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India’s EV retail sales hit a record 3,33,634 units in September, rising 74 per cent year-on-year, FADA data showed. Electric two-wheelers and passenger vehicles recorded their highest-ever monthly sales, while overall EV penetration rose to nearly 13 per cent

Suresh Raina has welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand. Raina praised the veteran seamer’s discipline, hard work and resilience after his recall following a prolonged absence from international cricket

Kolkata and four south Bengal districts are likely to receive moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next two days, the Met office said. An orange alert has been issued for Howrah, Hooghly and the two 24 Parganas districts

India captain Shreyas Iyer climbed 18 places to a career-best seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after his unbeaten maiden century against the West Indies. India now have four batters in the format’s top 10, led by Ishan Kishan.

Farmers in Telangana are increasingly renting diesel generators to run tube-well motors amid allegations of irregular and low-voltage power supply. They say generator rentals, diesel and transportation costs are adding to their financial burden while forcing them to spend nights in fields

Triumph Motorcycles has introduced the Bonneville T40, T40 Black and T4 in India, expanding its 350cc range with retro styling and modern technology. The motorcycles feature the new TR Series engine, updated rider electronics, relaxed ergonomics and Bonneville design elements.

Sunil Gavaskar recalled facing deliveries at nearly 150 kmph without a helmet during his playing days on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri also shared cricketing anecdotes, discussed his retirement and reflected on the IPL’s impact

The Assam government has constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee to strengthen the environmental clearance process. The bodies will assess project proposals, with the SEAC providing recommendations to the SEIAA

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 101 persons, including 18 women, in a two-week interstate operation across six States and Union Territories. Officials said around Rs 17 crore in fraudulent transactions was traced through mule accounts, with 1,172 cybercrime links identified.

Ellyse Perry has expressed disappointment over Australia women’s limited home schedule this summer, with the team set for a five-month international hiatus after six white-ball matches. Perry said the packed global calendar has made it difficult to play before home fans

Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has rejected an allegation that the former India captain was paid Rs 5 crore for visiting Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram. The claim circulated on social media, but no publicly available documentary evidence has emerged to substantiate the alleged payment.

Tanmay Baloda took 14 wickets, including 8-41 in the second innings, as India Under-19 beat Australia Under-19 by 10 wickets in Ahmedabad. The victory sealed a 2-0 red-ball series win after India had already swept the one-day series 3-0.

Ishan Kishan said his time outside the Indian team helped him address shortcomings in his fitness and batting. After returning to the national setup, he said he has shifted his focus from selection worries to preparation, performance and contributing to India’s success.

World leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit, congratulated Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government, praising his leadership, development initiatives and contributions to stronger international partnerships

The US Embassy in India hosted senior American and Indian military leaders in New Delhi, highlighting the growing India-US Major Defence Partnership. Admiral Samuel Paparo met Indian defence chiefs and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to discuss strategic cooperation and regional developments

The Supreme Court directed actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit Rs 1.15 crore immediately in connection with seven cheque dishonour cases, with another Rs 85 lakh due Monday. The Bench warned his three-month sentence could be enhanced to two years over non-compliance

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman will attend all senior men’s selection meetings to ensure selectors receive accurate information on players’ fitness and injuries. The decision followed a comprehensive review meeting held in Mumbai last month.

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government. They praised his leadership, public service and role in advancing Viksit Bharat and development 

Bharti Airtel has raised prices of its postpaid plans by around 3-10 per cent, with revised tariffs ranging from Rs 499 to Rs 1,799 monthly. The plans add one free international roaming trip annually, alongside data, calling and SMS benefits

The Indian Racing Festival has announced its 2026 calendar, with Buddh International Circuit hosting Rounds 4 and 5 on October 31-November 1 and November 28-29. Navi Mumbai will stage the season finale as a night race on December 5-6.

Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving rapidly, raising questions about whether the northern lights will shift as well. A new study finds auroras follow the slower-moving geomagnetic poles rather than the wandering magnetic poles, suggesting their visibility patterns will remain largely stable for now

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Delhi Police FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders following their protest against electoral-roll revision. He accused the government and Election Commission of enabling “vote chori” and defended Gandhi’s Satyagraha

A woman identified as Mangamma was found burnt and dead near Thatti Annaram in Nagole on Wednesday. Police suspect murder and are examining CCTV footage. A missing-person complaint had been filed at Osmania University police station on September 28.

The trailer of Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Telugu action entertainer ‘Comrade Kalyan’ has been released. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the 1992-set film blends romance, humour and action against the backdrop of a Naxalite-police conflict along the Andhra-Odisha border