India

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹42,000 crore to modernise India’s agriculture and allied sectors, launching major schemes for pulses and farm productivity. He urged farmers to diversify crops and highlighted India’s growing exports and milk production.

Telangana High Court allows State Election Commission to conduct local body elections under existing reservation rules, staying GOs increasing BC quota to 42%. The court directs proportional seats as open category and sets timelines for counter and reply affidavits.

CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar died after being injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Laskar, from Assam and part of the 60th CRPF battalion, was taken to Rourkela hospital.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district launched searches after Pakistani drones were spotted over forward villages. The BSF and local police are cordoning off areas to prevent possible airdrops of weapons or narcotics.

A private airline flight from Madurai to Chennai landed safely after the pilot detected a windshield crack mid-air. All 76 passengers were unharmed, and the return flight was cancelled as the aircraft was sent for maintenance.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ashok Pal, CFO of Reliance Power, part of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, under the PMLA in a money laundering case linked to alleged multi-crore bank frauds. The ED continues its probe into the group companies.

India slammed a UN panel for falsely claiming that women community health workers do not receive social security benefits. BJP MP Poonamben Maadam said the panel’s report lacked credibility, while reiterating that ASHA workers are covered under pension, health, and insurance schemes.

Delhi Toofans opened their RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League campaign with a 15-10, 16-14, 17-15 win over Hyderabad Black Hawks at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Carlos Berrios earned Player of the Match honours as Toofans sealed their first victory of the season.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for October 11, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Bhavtegh Singh Gill starts strong in the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025, hitting all 50 targets in the opening round. He joins a group of elite shooters atop the leaderboard. Other Indian shooters also perform well in qualification

The India U-17 men's football team won 1-0 in the second friendly against China PR U-17, after a 0-4 loss in the first. Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba scored the decisive goal. The games were crucial preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Gujarat Giants 39-33 in their second meeting of the season. Akshit Dhull starred with a Super 10, while Himanshu Singh scored one for Gujarat. Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar contributed significantly to Delhi’s win

India’s Under-23 football team secured a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the first of two friendly matches in Jakarta. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored a brace, and Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back for Indonesia before half-time

Indian players delivered impressive performances in the Round of 32 at the FIP Silver Radha TMT Indian Open. With several home players advancing to the Round of 16, the tournament heats up as the competition intensifies at the KPGBA courts

Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the defending champions, Calicut Heroes, with a 100-point victory in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Batsuuri’s dominant performance, along with key contributions from his teammates, secured the thrilling win at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium

While India has the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States, it also records the highest number of road accident deaths globally

India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to embassy status, pledging six new development projects and humanitarian aid. Talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi focused on cross-border terrorism, trade, regional stability, and cooperation to combat Daesh

BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee for threatening “riots and violence” over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The EC assured no valid voters will be removed, dismissing TMC’s concerns ahead of Assembly elections

The Election Commission plans a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, starting with States holding 2026 Assembly polls. States with ongoing or upcoming local body polls to be excluded

Yashasvi Jaiswal's superb 173* steered India to 318 for 2 against the West Indies on the first day of the second Test. Sai Sudharsan made 87, while Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 20, as India dominated the Windies bowlers

India’s campaign at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships ended with a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Indonesia. Despite a strong start, India couldn’t overcome the defending champions. The team now turns to the individual championships

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 playoffs and final will be held at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi from October 25 to 31. Dabang Delhi K.C. leads the points table, with the competition intensifying as teams battle for the top spots

India’s men’s team at the 28th Asian Table Tennis Championships faces a tough draw, with potential clashes against world powers like China, Japan, and South Korea. Meanwhile, the women’s team has a more favorable path toward the semifinals

Bhavtegh Singh Gill shot a perfect 50 in the opening day of the men’s skeet qualification at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Athens, Greece. He shares the lead with several world-class shooters, setting up a thrilling competition ahead