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In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, 27 Naxalites, including 10 women and 16 with bounties totaling ₹50 lakh, surrendered citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. Officials credited government rehabilitation efforts and increasing security presence for encouraging the surrender, offering assistance and protection

India’s limited-overs tour of Australia kicks off on October 19 with ODIs and T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the ODI series, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc discuss squad strategies, fan excitement, and their roles in the upcoming series.

Rachakonda SOT police raided a resort in Maheshwaram on Tuesday night where fertiliser dealers allegedly held an illegal party. Around 56 dealers and 20 women attended. Police seized foreign liquor, took participants into custody, and registered cases against them.

A parking dispute in KPHB Colony, Hyderabad, turned violent on Tuesday night as hostel residents allegedly attacked a local family, including a woman. Police said the altercation followed repeated complaints and a damaged bike seat cover. Investigation is underway.

The family of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who died by suicide in Chandigarh, consented to his autopsy nine days later. His note accused senior officers of caste-based bias. Political leaders demand justice and action against those responsible

Indian combat sports reach a global audience as BoxingBay, co-promoted by Rana Daggubati, and APFC India, led by Anthony Pettis, become the first Indian boxing and MMA events to stream worldwide on the UFC App, elevating talent on the international stage.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in Asian markets amid expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Asian Paints, NTPC, and Bajaj Finance led Sensex gains, while FIIs offloaded Rs 1,508.53 crore in equities.

The Indian rupee recovered 88 paise to 87.93 against the US dollar, aided by a declining dollar index, lower crude prices, and RBI intervention. Market watchers note the impact of US Fed rate cut signals, global uncertainties, and ongoing US shutdown.

The Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–21 for Diwali, balancing environmental concerns and festive traditions. Authorities must monitor pollution levels, and illegal firecracker sales will face strict penalties

Mallojula Venugopal Rao, Maoist spokesperson, and 60 others surrendered in Gadchiroli, marking a major blow to Left-Wing Extremism. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis welcomed them into mainstream society, calling it a key step towards peace and development in the region

KTR described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a fight between a decade of BRS development and two years of Congress misrule. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha filed her nomination, seeking to continue her late husband’s work for the constituency.

Google’s Raiden Infotech will invest over ₹87,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh for gigawatt-scale data centres, receiving ₹22,000 crore in government incentives. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and strengthen AP’s position as a digital hub.

Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement for a $1.2 billion loan under EFF and RSF programmes, pending board approval. The IMF lauded macroeconomic progress but noted flood-related risks to growth and stressed climate resilience measures.

A teacher at a government school in Koutala mandal allegedly assaulted a student for failing to read English alphabets. The child’s parents filed a complaint, and education officials have promised disciplinary action following an inquiry.

Priyanka Chopra shared glimpses of the adorable toys and gifts she picked up for daughter Malti Marie while travelling to London to host a Diwali party. The actress also teased upcoming projects including SSMB29, Krrish 4, and The Bluff.

Gold surged to a record ₹1.27 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, tracking global gains as US-China tensions and hopes of Fed rate cuts boosted safe-haven demand. Silver also rose, while global gold hit near-record highs.

Ram Charan penned a warm birthday wish for his cousin Sai Dharam Tej, who turned 39 on Wednesday. Naga Babu also shared an emotional post, calling Sai Tej “my son in spirit and soul.”

Enforcement agencies have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies worth nearly ₹34 crore in Bihar since the election announcement, the Election Commission said. Surveillance and expenditure monitoring teams are working to prevent voter inducement ahead of the November Assembly polls.

India has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, its seventh stint on the 47-member body. The victory underscores New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting global human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several leaders paid homage to Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, calling him a visionary and “Rashtra Ratna.” Modi said Kalam’s life continues to inspire India toward strength, humility, and self-reliance.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has issued an externment order against rowdy sheeter K. Naveen Reddy of Abdullapurmet for his repeated involvement in violent offences. He has been asked to explain why he should not be barred for six months.

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped and robbed aboard the Santragachi Special Express between Guntur and Peddakurapadu on Monday night. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused, who fled after jumping off the train.

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Pakistan and Afghan forces clashed again along the northwestern border, with each side accusing the other of unprovoked aggression. The confrontation follows recent deadly exchanges, keeping tensions high as border crossings remain closed amid mutual accusations of territorial violations.