Latest News

OpenAI launched a limited-time offer in India giving users one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription. The plan offers higher usage limits, image generation, and file uploads. The promotion coincides with OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru

Police in Faridabad are searching for 20-year-old Jatin Mangla, accused of shooting a 17-year-old JEE aspirant, Kanishka, in Shyam Colony. The alleged stalker fired twice, injuring her shoulder and abdomen. The girl is stable, and multiple police teams are pursuing the suspect

In a first for South Eastern Railway, the Chakradharpur divisional railway hospital in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district enrolled four newborns for Aadhaar and issued their birth certificates on the same day, streamlining identity documentation through coordination between multiple government departments

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns

The Supreme Court will hear the stray dogs case on November 3, requiring chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories—except West Bengal and Telangana—to appear in person for failing to file compliance affidavits on implementing Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules

A fire and explosion at a Waldo’s convenience store in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others. Authorities suspect toxic gas inhalation as the cause of death and are investigating the incident’s origin 

Renowned nephrologist Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal warned that chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly in India due to diabetes, hypertension, and environmental factors. He urged preventive healthcare, affordability reforms, and AI-driven innovations to avert a potential nationwide kidney disease epidemic

King Charles III has ordered his disgraced brother Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge for a smaller home on the Sandringham Estate, symbolizing his internal exile amid continued fallout from his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and ongoing public anger

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a strategic pact with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance unmanned aircraft systems in India, boosting defence self-reliance and strengthening Indo-US aerospace collaboration under the Ministry of Defence’s MALE RPAS programme

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, risking a renewed global arms race. The move threatens the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, raises environmental concerns, and comes amid rising proliferation and stalled arms-control negotiations

King Charles has stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles following the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl, detailing her abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and others. Giuffre’s revelations reignited global outrage, exposing systemic failures and prompting renewed calls for accountability

Sri Lanka has withdrawn the recently introduced requirement for tourists to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. The Immigration Department said travellers can follow pre-October 15 visa procedures

An 80-year-old Sydney woman, Suzanne Rees, was found dead on Lizard Island after being accidentally left behind by cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Her daughter accused Coral Expeditions of negligence as investigations by police, maritime, and safety authorities continue

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed pride and emotion after India’s five-wicket semifinal win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup at Navi Mumbai, praising Jemimah Rodrigues’ match-winning century and the team’s focus, resilience, and determination to win the upcoming final

Bengaluru FC began their AIFF Super Cup Group C campaign with a 2-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in Fatorda, Goa. Teenager Taorem Kelvin Singh scored his first club goal, while captain Sunil Chhetri sealed victory with a late penalty

Peddapalli-based YouTuber Syed Hafeez, creator of ‘Telugu Tech Tuts’, received the UAE Golden Visa for achieving 18 lakh subscribers. Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars, Hafeez’s tech content earned him recognition, awards, and steady success despite limited formal education

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal in Mumbai. Overwhelmed with emotion, she credited Jesus, her family, coaches, and teammates for helping her overcome anxiety and self-doubt.

A 21-member wedding party from Saidapuram village in Mahabubabad district was returning home after attending celebrations in Siddipet when their vehicle hit a borewell drilling truck

CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao (70) was murdered at his house at Patarlapadu village of Chintakani mandal in Khammam district. The assailants stabbed him with knives; slit his throat, left him in the pool of blood and fled the scene

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

Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Israel has installed nearly 1,000 new barriers across the occupied West Bank, severely restricting Palestinian movement and access to essential services. Israel cites security concerns, while Palestinians and the UN say the closures disrupt daily life and livelihoods

SBI Mutual Fund has invested Rs 100 crore in Lenskart ahead of its Rs 7,278-crore IPO opening October 31. The pre-IPO deal slightly reduces promoter Neha Bansal’s stake, adding to recent investments as the eyewear firm prepares for a November 10 market debut

SEBI has proposed significant reforms to mutual fund cost structures, including steep caps on brokerage fees, clearer TER disclosures separating taxes, optional performance-linked fees, and shifting NFO expenses to AMCs, aiming to boost transparency and investor benefits

A 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman, Darshan Singh Sahsi, was fatally shot outside his home in Abbotsford, Canada. Investigators describe the incident as a “targeted killing”. No arrests have been made yet