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Updating the phone number in your driver’s license can help you get timely notifications about your transport services. This can be through e-challan notices, your license expiration date, among other services. Having your details up to date also enables you to take advantage of the online services provided by the Parivahan and Sarathi portals.

Unwanted calls could easily become very irritating, particularly when they come in at the most inconvenient times, such as during an important business meeting or even when you just want to relax or spend some quality time with family members. Whether these unwanted calls are made for telemarketing purposes or by suspicious numbers with automated messages, using your phone would certainly be unpleasant. In order to deal with these calls, here are some ways of blocking spam calls on the iPhone.

The South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled, the Bayon, before revealing the price list, which will take place on October 26. The new crossover will reportedly be positioned between the Venue and the Creta range in India. Its main rival will be the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The car features the company’s modern 'Art of Steel' design language, a dual-screen interior like the Brazilian model i20, and is initially going to be equipped with the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine.

Aadhaar is one of the major identity documents in India, and it is often used to authenticate the identity of a person. It is essential to link your mobile number to Aadhaar, as this allows the user to get access to certain government services. Also, it gives the user an option for OTP authentication. Having a registered mobile number helps one to update his/her Aadhaar details and download e-Aadhaar from their mobile.

Australia are awaiting an update on Steve Smith’s condition after the batter was struck on the helmet by a delivery from South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje during the first Test in Durban. Smith missed fielding duties on Day 4, October 12, 2026, as the Australian team monitored his condition ahead of the final day. The incident occurred while Smith was batting in Australia’s second innings.

Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish 2026 as the year-end world No. 1 in men’s tennis after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a surprise defeat at the Shanghai Masters on October 12. Belgium’s Zizou Bergs defeated the Spaniard 7-5, 7-6(4) in the third round, confirming a historic milestone for the German star. Zverev, currently ranked No. 2 in the ATP rankings, will end the season at the top for the first time in his career.

A Lancet commission has ranked 17 major threats to health through 2100, with two of them carrying a real risk of human extinction: nuclear war and the malicious use of AI. The report comes from the Lancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats to Health. The study extensively draws on historical evidence and risk analysis covering 204 countries and territories. The Lancet panel points to AI-assisted bioweapons as the route by which the technology could turn deadly.

Dussehra 2026 is just around the corner. Also known as Vijaydashmi, the festival falls on the very next day of the last day of the (ongoing) Navratri. Sharad Navratri runs for nine days in observance of the nine forms of goddess Durga. It started on October 11 and will culminate on October 19. The next day on Tuesday, October 20, the nation will celebrate Dussehra. On the day the grandest show is held at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi.

Tumbbad is truly an exceptional folklore fantasy that audiences have experienced on the big screen. Over the years, the film has earned a strong cult following, with its reputation only growing with time. Its 2024 re-release further cemented its popularity, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Indian re-releases and creating new benchmarks for the film.

Mumbai is currently busy enjoying the festival of Navratri. For those who don’t know, the festival is dedicated to the worship of the Divine Feminine (Goddess Durga and her different forms) as well as a victory of good over evil. From worshiping the Goddess to playing Garba and Dandiya, enthusiastic Mumbaikars often storm indoor spaces and open grounds, to dance to their hearts content.