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An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a reported hijack alert. Security personnel inspected the aircraft after its emergency landing and moved it to an isolation bay. Officials said the situation was under control

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani highlighted the need to balance affordable clean energy, infrastructure development and transparent governance following his meeting with Bloomberg co-founder Michael Bloomberg. They also discussed Dharavi’s redevelopment, emphasising climate-resilient housing, sanitation and protection of residents’ livelihoods

An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi reportedly made an emergency landing in Jaipur after transmitting Squawk 7500, the international hijacking alert code. The incident prompted concern among passengers, while airlines continued suspending Saudi Arabia services amid escalating regional security threats

India and Canada are accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to conclude talks by November ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed December visit. The pact seeks to reduce trade barriers, boost investment and expand cooperation across key economic sectors

Anupam Kher announced that Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 will release in theatres on March 5, 2027. The actor expressed gratitude for the audience’s affection for his character, promising a bigger plot and higher stakes as the Khosla family faces Khurana again

Bihar’s Ganga boat capsize in Vaishali district claimed 13 lives, including eight children, prompting condolences from NDA leaders. The state government announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia compensation for each deceased victim’s family, while rescue teams searched for missing passengers and authorities ordered an investigation

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody in the Jantar Mantar trespassing case, while Ajinkya Shinde was released on personal bond. They were detained during a protest against alleged electoral roll irregularities

Relatives of South African jurist Navi Pillay in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district celebrated her reported 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recalling her ancestral roots in Pazhaya Vattalagundu and a 2007 family reunion. Her legal career includes landmark contributions to international justice

Hollywood star Tom Cruise said his passion for filmmaking stems from his interest in people, life and art rather than money. In Tokyo, he promoted his upcoming film Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, and thanked Japanese fans for their support

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed several unhappy Samajwadi Party MLAs would join the BJP, with formalities expected Wednesday. He also alleged Akhilesh Yadav was concerned about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s growing support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi criticised Jantar Mantar as unsuitable for protests due to narrow lanes and nearby sensitive buildings. Following its de-notification, she urged authorities to establish clear security and operational plans for alternative demonstration sites, including Ramlila Maidan

Veteran actor Raza Murad credited filmmaker Raj Kapoor with transforming his career as a villain through Prem Rog (1982). He later played prominent antagonists in Ram Teri Ganga Maili and Henna, expressing gratitude for three consecutive films under RK Films

The Indian rupee surged 77 paise to 95.05 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by RBI measures to curb dollar demand and speculative positions. Lower crude prices also offered support, while investors awaited key US inflation data

Punjab Police and central agencies are increasingly concerned about dead drops used by smugglers to hide narcotics, pistols and ammunition. Officials warn these concealed supplies could finance criminal activities and facilitate targeted killings of police personnel and politicians, particularly during elections

The Supreme Court stayed trial court proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It issued notices to Maharashtra government and the complainant, seeking responses within four weeks on Gandhi’s challenge

IIT Madras’ Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Hyderabad-based Medhastra Techsystems to develop indigenous defence artificial intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to combine academic research with industry expertise to deliver field-ready technologies for the Indian Armed Forces and strengthen strategic self-reliance

Former Bharatpur MP Ratan Singh has alleged that his son, Rajasthan PWD executive engineer Rajendra Pratap Singh, was poisoned as part of a family conspiracy. Jaipur police have registered a case, seized CCTV equipment and await forensic reports to determine the cause of death

A Supreme Court lawyer has urged CJI Surya Kant to consider suo motu criminal contempt proceedings over a deleted Congress Kerala post and the INDIA bloc’s protest march. Delhi Police have registered four FIRs linked to the demonstration over electoral irregularities

Maharashtra has formed a high-level committee led by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to assess data centres’ environmental, infrastructural and socio-economic impacts. The panel will recommend sustainable practices, water conservation measures and policy guidelines, submitting its report within three months

Global brokerages expect the RBI to raise the repo rate by around 75 basis points through the first half of FY28, citing Middle East tensions, energy disruptions and El Niño risks. Rising food prices pushed India’s retail inflation to 5.54% in September

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit India for three days to discuss trade, energy, defence, security and people-to-people ties with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. She will also attend the Bloomberg New Economy Forum before travelling to the UAE

India handed over Rs 290 crore to Bhutan under its 13th Five Year Plan to support projects in education, healthcare, digital skilling, infrastructure and renewable energy. Officials reviewed ongoing initiatives, including bridges, electric vehicles, schools and super-speciality hospital development

BJP MP Ravi Kishan accused Rahul Gandhi and Opposition parties of politicising protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and disrupting public life. He defended the electoral process, while INDIA bloc leaders alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The BCCI has launched selection trials for Arunachal Pradesh’s men’s and women’s cricket teams after administrative disputes led to tournament forfeitures. Independent selectors will pick players for upcoming domestic competitions, ensuring the state’s teams participate despite the ongoing legal deadlock