Ranveer Singh
Pictured: Ranveer Singh at Filmfare Awards party.Varinder Chawla

Here are a few stories from International Business Times India to start your day with:

1. US presidential elections: 70 Nobel laureates 'strongly and fully' back Hillary Clinton

Around 70 Nobel Prize winners have backed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as the next president of the United States. Read more...

2. Jammu and Kashmir: 35 killed, several injured in bus accident in Reasi

At least 35 people were killed and 10 others were injured when a bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Thursday. The bus was on its way from Reasi to Bakal when the incident happened around 3 pm. Read more...

3. 'Time to say goodbye to US,' says Philippines President Duterte during China visit

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said that it is "time to say goodbye" to the United States. Duterte made the statement while on a visit to China where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping to thaw tensions between the two nations and regulate bilateral agreements. Read more...

4. New Meizu budget smartphone coming on October 31; leaked photos show promising design

Meizu, which has already established a strong presence in the smartphone market, is looking to deepen its roots in the industry. Many smartphones are expected to be released by Meizu soon, which will redefine the company's existing portfolio. Read more...

5. Ranveer to replace Salman as face of popular beverage brand because Bigg Boss 10 host is too old for it?

Salman Khan's long-term association with a beverage brand has come to an end. Both the parties have issued a joint statement to keep speculations at bay. Read more...