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Iraqi Army trying to reach site where ISIS executed dozens of prisoners near Mosul Pictured: Children welcome Kurdish Peshmerga fighters after peshmerga recaptured from Islamic state militant, the Fadiliya village in Nawaran, north of Mosul, Iraq, October 27, 2016.Reuters

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

1. Iraqi special forces enter Mosul as ISIS resistance stiffens

Iraq's special forces entered the outskirts of Mosul on Tuesday, taking the state television building and advancing despite fierce resistance by Islamic State group fighters who control the city, an Iraqi general told the Military Times. Read more...

2. Ratan Tata's letter to staff: Sacking Mistry was difficult, but well-considered

In the latest round of explanations offered for the abrupt removal of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons, the man who preceded and replaced him in office has said the move was "a well-considered but difficult decision made after careful, thoughtful deliberations." Read more...

3. Champions League results: Man City stun Barcelona; Arsenal, PSG, Atletico, Bayern advance into last 16

Comeback victories, brilliant goals, last-minute winners – Tuesday's action in the Champions League had it all. As Manchester City basked in the glory of a fantastic win over Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all ensured their places in the last 16 of the European competition. Read more...

4. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM), Shivaay 5-day box office collection: Fight between films gets intense

The box office battle between Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM) and Shivaay got much intense after collection of the two movies witnessed huge rise on Monday. After the overwhelming performance of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay at the Indian box office on the 4th day, fans and trade experts were eagerly waiting to know the collection of the two films on Tuesday - the 5th day. Read more...

5. Mobile web browsing finally overtakes desktop devices globally

More people accessed the web from smartphones and tablets than from desktop devices for the first time in October. So say the latest numbers from StatCounter. Read more...