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Bengaluru Torpedoes were crowned champions of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League after a 3-0 win over Mumbai Meteors. Joel Benjamin, Jishnu, and Sethu were standout performers, with special awards handed to the season’s best players

Patna Pirates secured a dominant 48-32 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League Eliminator 1. Ayan Lohchab starred with 20+ points, leading his team to a convincing win. Navdeep and Milan Dahiya also contributed significantly

YSRCP has blamed fake liquor from an illegal alcohol shop for the Kurnool bus fire that killed 20 people. The opposition alleges government negligence, demands Rs 1 crore compensation per family, and calls for criminal action against the Excise Minister

The Supreme Court will hear the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case linked to the February 2020 Delhi riots. The High Court had earlier denied their bail citing potential conspiratorial violence

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Yashoda Medicity in Ghaziabad, calling healthcare an essential pillar of national development. She urged private participation to ensure quality medical services reach every citizen and praised the hospital’s commitment to patient care and research

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to double allowances, provide pensions, and offer Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to Panchayati Raj representatives if the INDIA bloc wins the Bihar polls. He also pledged benefits for PDS distributors and rural artisans

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade deal

The Andhra Pradesh government has finalised a comprehensive action plan to ensure the supply of essential commodities, fuel, and relief support as Cyclone Montha nears the coast. IMD predicts landfall near Kakinada on October 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, recalled the bravery and sacrifice of tribal leader Komaram Bheem, who led the Gond rebellion against the British and Nizam rule. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from Bheem’s life.

At a symposium in Beijing, Chinese scholars hailed the Bhagavad Gita as a “nectar of wisdom” and “miniature history of Indian civilisation.” They said its teachings on duty, detachment, and harmony remain deeply relevant to modern life and global challenges.

PM Narendra Modi praised BSF and CRPF for boosting Indian breed dogs in security roles, highlighting their debut marching contingent at the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade. He noted improved training, operational excellence, and indigenous breeds’ growing success in national security missions

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the two men involved in the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident that killed 19 were drunk. Their crashed two-wheeler was run over by the bus, triggering a fire from the fuel tank. One rider died, the other fled before being traced

Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris said the steep US H-1B visa fee hike will not affect the company immediately, due to its locally staffed global model. He expects future resourcing shifts, while aerospace growth offsets tariff-related automotive slowdowns, boosting quarterly performance

A 38-year-old man, Ishan Garg, allegedly shot himself dead inside a parked SUV in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area late Friday night. Police recovered a revolver, nine live cartridges, and his gun licence. The body has been sent for post-mortem.

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Andhra Pradesh has finalised a pre-Cyclone Montha action plan covering PDS stock positioning, fuel readiness, paddy procurement, and relief supplies for cyclone shelters. Tarpaulins, sandbags, and other essentials are ready to protect crops and support post-cyclone distribution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath Puja’s Kharna day, bowing to devotees observing the fast and sharing devotional songs. He prayed for everyone’s well-being as ministers Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda also conveyed wishes on the sacred occasion.

Heavy rain is forecast for six Tamil Nadu districts — including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet — as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea amid squally winds and rough conditions.

Gangster Lakhvinder Kumar, an aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, has been deported from the US and detained in Delhi. Wanted in Haryana for extortion and attempted murder, he was brought back following coordinated efforts between CBI, MEA, MHA, and Interpol.

Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane, accused of raping and abetting the suicide of a woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district, has been arrested after surrendering. The doctor’s note also alleged harassment by her landlord and pressure from a politician to falsify medical reports.

A man died and his wife was critically injured after a landslide buried their house in Kerala’s Adimali. Rescue teams worked seven hours in heavy rain to pull them from the debris. Locals blame recent hill-cutting for the tragedy.

Unidentified persons attacked Judicial Magistrate Amandeep Singh Chhabra’s house in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, and threatened to kill him. Police registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are investigating possible links to a recent bail order.

India’s wrestlers Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik claim silver medals at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia. India finishes the women’s competition with seven medals, and Parvinder loses out on bronze in the freestyle event

Srishti Kiran, a 13-year-old tennis sensation from Karnataka, advances to the semifinals at the ITF J30 Cabarete in the Dominican Republic after defeating Daniela Castillo Macario in the quarterfinals. A promising talent for India on the global stage