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Bengaluru’s Aishwarya Pissay became the first woman from Asia and India to win her class at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, finishing 27th overall. Competing in Rally2 – Women’s, her victory boosts her campaign for Dakar 2027.
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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
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A 59-year-old man, S Ashok Reddy, died after accidentally falling into a septic tank while collecting flowers for Bathukamma celebrations in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. Police, along with DFR and Hyderabad Water Board officials, recovered the body and are investigating the incident.
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A 35-year-old solar panel dealer, Ramanjaneyulu, died of electrocution in Yellandu, Kothagudem, after the panels he was installing touched an 11kV power line while being pulled to a terrace.
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A late-night drinking session turned deadly in Kokapet, Hyderabad, when Yadagiri was allegedly stabbed to death by friends Afroz and Nawaz following a trivial argument. Police have arrested the suspects, and the body has been sent for autopsy.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chiranjeevi praised Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG, calling it a brilliantly made gangster film “on par with Hollywood standards.” Nani also hailed the Sujeeth directorial, which stars Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Arul Mohan.
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Adivi Sesh wished co-star Wamiqa Gabbi a belated happy birthday, calling her a “fantastic” co-star in Goodachari 2. The film, also starring Emraan Hashmi, aims to expand the hit spy franchise.
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Gold surged to a record Rs 1,15,450 per 10 grams on Tuesday, on track for its strongest monthly gain since 2011. Safe-haven demand, US government shutdown fears, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts fueled the yellow metal’s rally.
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An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan’s economic team to review the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility and $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Revenue collection shortfalls and stalled refinery investments are among key discussion points.
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Sachin Tendulkar, recalling India’s 1983 triumph, said the ICC Women’s World Cup could ignite a generational shift in Indian cricket. He praised Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, lauded the WPL and equal pay, and called the event a transformative moment.
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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has challenged his life sentence in a rape case before the Karnataka High Court. Convicted in August on multiple IPC charges, he argues contradictions in testimony and evidence. The trial court relied on video, DNA and forensic findings.
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The Godavari river crossed the second warning level at Bhadrachalam on Tuesday, rising to 48.8 feet with heavy inflows. Collector Jitesh V Patil urged vigilance in flood-hit villages as officials stepped up relief measures and prohibited bathing and boat travel.
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Sudigaali Sudheer's fifth film Hylesso launched grandly under Vajra Varahi Cinemas. Directed by Prasanna Kumar Kota, the rural drama with a striking title poster promises intensity, strong performances, and multilingual release.
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Senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad City Police Commissioner on Tuesday. A 1996-batch officer, Sajjanar has served in key law enforcement roles including Cyberabad Commissioner and OCTOPUS chief, and is widely known for his decisive policing style.
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Katrina Kaif, expecting her first child with actor Vicky Kaushal, looked radiant in a recent selfie shared by Mini Mathur. The couple announced their pregnancy on September 23, drawing warm wishes from Bollywood colleagues and fans eager to celebrate the milestone.
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Thama, Maddock Films’ upcoming horror comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, is set for an October 21 release. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film blends humour, action, and supernatural elements.
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Authorities in Leh announced a four-hour curfew relaxation on Tuesday after a week of restrictions following violent protests that killed four. Forces remain deployed in strength, internet is suspended, and political groups have urged peace while demanding accountability and dialogue.
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Tamil Nadu Police arrested YouTuber Felix Gerald for remarks on the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. FIRs were also filed against senior TVK leaders as inquiry and political blame intensified.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace and development for Palestinians, Israelis, and the wider region. Modi urged all stakeholders to unite behind the initiative to end conflict.
