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Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the NSA. Wangchuk was arrested after violence in Leh, prompting national attention and calls for his release

Ukraine and the UN nuclear agency warned of rising safety risks at Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, running on emergency generators after losing external power for over a week. Officials stress restoring off-site power urgently to avoid potential nuclear catastrophe

At least 26 people died in a boat accident on the Niger River in Kogi state, Nigeria. Most victims were traders heading to a market. Authorities pledged improved waterway safety as boat mishaps remain frequent during rainy season

A Garba celebration at a Thane housing society was disrupted after eggs were allegedly thrown from the 16th floor by a resident citing noise concerns. Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while additional security was deployed to maintain order

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemned BJP leader Printu Mahadevan’s alleged death threat against Rahul Gandhi during a TV debate, questioning PM Modi and Amit Shah’s silence. He linked the remark to a pattern of violent intimidation, recalling past assassinations of dissenting voices

The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband cannot claim exclusive ownership of a property jointly registered with his wife, even if he paid the EMIs, citing the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act. The case involves a Mumbai house dispute

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was admitted to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru with fatigue, fever, and breathing issues after campaigning in Bihar. Doctors say his condition is stable and under monitoring, while hospital authorities await issuing an official statement

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a cruise missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, leaving it ablaze and adrift. Two crew members were injured as the attack widened Houthi assaults on shipping linked to the Gaza war

A mid-air scuffle erupted on an Air India Delhi-Lucknow flight between Amethi MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh and passenger Samad Ali over use of abusive language. Cabin crew intervened, and police registered an FIR after Singh lodged a complaint in Lucknow

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second consecutive time, citing tariff uncertainties. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted risks to growth despite easing retail inflation, which fell to a six-year low in August 

The Sports Ministry has opened applications for the 2025 National Sports Awards, with the deadline set for October 28. Awards include the Khel Ratna and Arjuna, recognising performances from 2021–2024. Doping-penalised athletes are eligible only if bans are completed

A gunman opened fire at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, killing two and injuring five. Suspect Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, was arrested hours later. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the casino remains closed

Heavy rains from former Typhoon Bualoi have triggered deadly floods and landslides across Vietnam, raising the death toll to 19 with 13 missing. The prolonged downpour has isolated communities, flooded Hanoi, and highlights the worsening impact of climate change

After a successful 10th test, SpaceX will launch Starship’s 11th flight on October 13 from Texas. The test will trial a new Super Heavy landing burn configuration and deploy Starlink simulators, advancing the fully reusable rocket system’s development

BJP leader Arjun Singh alleged that crude bombs were hurled, shots fired, and his car vandalised outside his Bhatpara home in West Bengal. He blamed political rivals, while TMC denied the claims. Police have denied gunfire and are investigating

A new US peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Trump and accepted by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposes Israeli withdrawal, hostage-prisoner swaps, and an international force. Hamas is reviewing it. Critics say the plan may serve political aims more than peace

Kerala has seen rising drug incidents as Pakistan-linked Dawood syndicate, allegedly backed by the ISI, shifts meth trafficking via Sri Lanka into Kerala. Corruption, compromised prison staff, long coastlines and Nigerian facilitators enable large-scale smuggling into India and Southeast Asia

A sequel to *The Simpsons Movie* is officially in development at Disney’s 20th Century Studios, set to release on July 23, 2027. The long-awaited film replaces a Marvel project and continues the story of the iconic Springfield family

An IndiGo flight (6E 762) from Mumbai to Delhi with about 200 passengers received a non-specific bomb threat Tuesday morning. A full emergency was declared at Delhi airport, and the Airbus A321neo landed safely at 7.53 am

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth will address top US military officials at a sudden, large-scale meeting in Virginia, sparking speculation over its purpose amid looming government shutdown threats and shifting defense strategies under the Trump administration

Ranbir Kapoor, reuniting with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 18 years for *Love & War*, praised him as the mentor who shaped his acting. The 2026 epic film co-stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in their first collaboration together

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. on a potential Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of a meeting with President Trump. The proposed deal includes a 48-hour hostage release and gradual Israeli withdrawal, amid rising global pressure and soaring Palestinian casualties

A leopard that had terrorized Sitapur's Basauli village for a month was finally captured by the forest department after repeated attacks on cattle. Officials confirmed its presence via CCTV and footprints, and the animal is now under medical observation

Former Typhoon Bualoi caused floods, destruction, and at least nine deaths in central Vietnam before weakening and moving into Laos. The storm damaged infrastructure, cut power to over 347,000 homes, and left 17 fishermen missing, triggering mass evacuations and rescue efforts