October Roll

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  On Voter Roll Revision, MK Stalin Asks Cadre To Be Cautious At Every Booth

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin has accused the BJP-AIADMK alliance of attempting to win elections through the Special Intensive Revision or SIR

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  Gemini October Feature Drop Brings New Features to Veo 3.1, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Canvas, and More

  The Google Gemini app gets new features as part of the October Feature Drop release. The new update brings a slew of new features to Veo 3.1, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Canvas, Gemini for Google TV, and more. Customers can now create full presentations with Canvas and export them to Google Slides. Check out the full suite of features available with the late...

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  OxygenOS 16 Update Out Now: Here Are 5 Biggest New Features Coming to These OnePlus Devices

  OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16, began rolling out on October 16 with a new translucent design, AI-powered features, and expanded customisation. The update refines the Quick Settings layout, adds theming across app icons, and enhances the Mind Space tool with Gemini integration. It also improves the Recorder app with live transcription and AI summ...

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  Instagram Rolls Out Diwali-Themed Meta AI-Powered Effects for Stories, Video Effects on Edits App

  Instagram has announced limited-edition Diwali-themed effects for Instagram Stories and its Edits app in India and select other markets. Users can enhance their photos and videos in Stories, as well as videos in the Edits app, and infuse them with the new special effects inspired by Diwali, as per the company. These effects will be available to use...

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  Air India Rolls Out 174 Extra Flights Ahead Of Winter Travel Season

  Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on major domestic and short-haul international routes, beginning October 26, 2025, as part of its "Northern Winter Schedule."

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  Google Meet Now Lets You Apply AI-Powered Makeup Effects During Video Calls

  Google has started rolling out the AI-powered makeup effects on Google Meet for web and mobile. This feature allows users to apply virtual foundation, blush, and lipstick. There are 12 new studio makeup looks, and the preference of the user will be saved for the next meeting. The rollout started on October 8, and it is likely to reach all the supp...

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  Google Messages Can Now Alert You Before You Open Potentially Explicit Videos

  Google Messages is rolling out video detection for nudity and explicit content with the October 2025 Play Services update. The feature scans incoming and outgoing videos locally, powered by SafetyCore, keeping all media private. Explicit videos are automatically blurred, letting users review or delete them before viewing. Sensitive Content Warnings...

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  Parties Urge Poll Body To Conduct Bihar Elections Immediately After Chhath

  The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections during the first day of its two-day visit to the state.

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  UPPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025 Out, Here's How To Download; Exam On October 12

  UPPSC PCS Admit Card 2025 OUT: The hall ticket includes key details such as exam centre address, roll number, reporting time, shift timing, and exam-day instructions.

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  Final Bihar Voter List To Be Out Today, Over To Supreme Court: 10 Points

  The Special Intensive Voter Roll Revision in Bihar is over and the new lists will be published today. The schedule for the election is expected to be announced next week.

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  Samsung Announces Android 16-Based One UI 8 Upgrade Schedule for Galaxy Devices in India: Eligible Models

  Samsung has announced the One UI 8 release schedule for Galaxy devices in India. The Android 16-based operating system was introduced with the seventh-generation foldables in July, and was rolled out to the Galaxy S25 series in India last week. It will now arrive on more devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy A-Series and M-Series devices...

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  HyperOS 3 Update Release Timeline Revealed; Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Redmi K80 Pro Among First Phones to Get Updates

  Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15S Pro, and Redmi K80 Pro will be among the first smartphones to get the Chinese smartphone maker’s Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update. The company will start rolling out the latest software version on October 15. By the end of October, other devices such as Xiaomi smartwatches, foldable phones, tablets, and smart TVs will...

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  Prepare For Voter Roll Revision By September 30: Poll Body To State Officers

  The Election Commission has asked its state election officers to be ready for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch the voter list cleanup exercise as early as October-November.

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  Vivo, iQOO Smartphones Likely to Switch to Origin OS in India, Replacing Funtouch OS

  Vivo and iQOO smartphones in India may soon transition from Funtouch OS to Origin OS, according to recent leaks, though no official confirmation has been made. A Reddit user claiming to be a Vivo India employee suggested Origin OS 6, based on Android 16, could roll out in India, beginning with flagship models before expanding to mid-range and budge...

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  West Bengal Gears Up For Voter Roll Revision, 2026 Poll Preparation Begins

  The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal has begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, scheduled to begin after Lakshmi Puja on October 6, according to sources.