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The Supreme Court will hear on November 4 a batch of petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans real-money online games. The petitions, transferred from three high courts, question the law’s constitutional validity

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions on the Chabahar port project. The MEA said New Delhi continues trade discussions with Washington and is assessing the impact of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies

The Kerala High Court sentenced a man and his second wife to life imprisonment for the murder of his six-year-old daughter, overturning their earlier acquittal. The court found they inflicted prolonged torture, neglect, and starvation, leading to the child’s death

Adani Airport Holdings Limited has partnered with AIONOS to deploy its Agentic AI platform, IntelliMate, across all Adani airports. The multilingual, omni-channel system will offer real-time, personalised passenger support through voice, chat, web, and mobile interfaces

Cobrapost has alleged that the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group diverted Rs 28,874 crore using shell companies and offshore entities across multiple countries. The report claims funds were routed through subsidiaries and SPVs before being written off. The group denied the allegations

Andhra Pradesh Police suspect a third vehicle may have been involved in the bus fire accident at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district that killed 19 passengers. Investigators found skid marks suggesting another vehicle could have hit the motorbike earlier

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 energy department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power interruptions and restore damaged infrastructure. He assured that complete power restoration would be achieved by Thursday despite heavy rains and challenging condition

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies cannot deny accident compensation solely due to route deviations or permit violations. The court said such technicalities cannot override justice and upheld a Karnataka High Court order directing payment to the victim’s family

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh reaffirmed his message of love and unity in a Brisbane concert video shared after receiving a threat from the pro-Khalistan group SFJ. The threat followed his gesture of touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

The BJP slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the state tourism body KSTDC promoted Wayanad in Kerala—Priyanka Gandhi’s constituency—as a travel destination. Opposition leaders accused him of “high command appeasement,” misusing state funds, and neglecting flood-hit farmers in northern Karnataka

Gold and silver prices tumbled on MCX after the US Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, with gold down 1.51% and silver 0.97%. Caution over future rate cuts and easing safe-haven demand weighed on prices.

Delhi’s air quality dipped to ‘very poor’ on Thursday as haze and fog trapped pollutants, reducing visibility to under a kilometre. The AQI climbed to 357, with several areas recording ‘severe’ levels amid calm winds and high humidity.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 electricity department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power disruptions. He assured full restoration by Thursday and praised staff for maintaining essential services despite severe weather.

PM Modi begins a two-day Gujarat visit to lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, inaugurating projects worth ₹1,140 crore and releasing a ₹150 coin to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.

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Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years

Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years

Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil

Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with NorthEast United in the AIFF Super Cup Group B clash at Bambolim. Raphael Messi Bouli’s late equaliser kept Jamshedpur’s slim semi-final hopes alive in a rain-hit contest

Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities

India’s young table tennis players continued their fine run at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, with Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya winning a mixed doubles bronze, while four Indians advanced to the Round of 16 in the singles events

Recent divergent rulings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act highlight the urgent need for pragmatism and uniform interpretation

The Election Commission of India’s decision to rush ahead with the second SIR, despite the process still being under the Supreme Court’s scrutiny, is uncalled for