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Ahmedabad will host the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship from October 23 to 31, featuring 13 nations, 23 squads and over 400 athletes. The tournament will include 62 men’s and women’s matches, with free entry subject to online registration

Amazon says its Influencer Programme has doubled year-on-year to more than two lakh creators. Participants can tag products on YouTube and Pinterest, earn commissions on qualifying purchases and help shoppers discover products, as creator-led commerce gains momentum during the festive season.

Krafton has launched Battlin, a platform designed to simplify competitive gaming tournaments in India. Players can discover competitions, register and track results, while organisers can manage events through integrated tools. Battlin Open Season 1 begins on November 2.

Telangana’s Yadadri Thermal Power Plant synchronised its fifth 800 MW unit, advancing towards full 4,000 MW capacity. The project aims to strengthen power security, but coal supply concerns remain. Congress has questioned its costs, location and procurement arrangements.

Singur project in Telangana recorded its fourth-lowest inflow in 29 years, receiving just over 3 TMC ft during the 2026-27 rainy year. Low reservoir levels have prompted crop holidays, while officials warn drinking-water supplies may be affected from December onwards

The Bengali community across Hyderabad and Secunderabad marked the culmination of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela on Wednesday. Married women exchanged vermilion and sweets at prominent pandals, while community associations hosted gatherings featuring traditional rituals, dhak beats and Bijoya greetings.

Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213-crore IPO was subscribed 2.5 times on the first day of bidding, with qualified institutional buyers leading demand at 7.46 times. The issue closes on October 23, with allotment expected by October 26 and listing proposed for October 28

Indian students planning to study in the UK are being advised to check university sponsor licences before committing funds. Tighter compliance rules, revised assessment thresholds and the revocation of one institution’s licence highlight the importance of verifying current sponsor status.

Indian equity benchmarks fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday as weakness in heavyweight stocks weighed on the Sensex and Nifty. Broader markets saw sharper losses, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks under pressure, while information technology shares outperformed overall

Ravi Rongali won bronze in the men’s shot put F40 final at the Para Asian Games in Japan with a 10.02-metre throw. The TOPS athlete from Andhra Pradesh overcame financial hardship and family sacrifices to build a successful para-athletics career

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the BJP over continuing violence in Manipur, questioning the Centre’s response and demanding justice, security and rehabilitation for displaced families. Meanwhile, police reported arrests of three suspected militants and recovery of firearms and ammunition.

A young man died after being hit by a passing truck during a clash among four youths near a wine shop at Aushapur in Ghatkesar on Tuesday. Ghatkesar police registered a case and are investigating the incident

NFHS-6 data show that 43.9 per cent of men aged 15 and above in Telangana report consuming alcohol, compared with 18.9 per cent nationally. Rural areas record higher prevalence, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions addressing alcohol-related risks.

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has joined Delhi Capitals as spin-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027. The 43-year-old, who retired in September 2025, claimed 174 IPL wickets and holds the record for most hat-tricks in the tournament's history

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdrew their Delhi High Court plea challenging their judicial custody. The court advised them to await a magistrate's hearing and approach the appellate court if their grievance persisted

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay paid tribute to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day, handing over Rs 5.96 crore in insurance compensation for seven families. Six personnel died on duty, while one remains in a coma, officials said Wednesday

ASSOCHAM has welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, which came into force on October 20. The pact provides duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand and includes provisions on agricultural cooperation, investment and professional mobility.

Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India's first-choice new-ball bowler in New Zealand, citing conditions ideal for swing. Abhishek Nayar praised the pacer's IPL performances, while both highlighted the importance of overseas success for confidence and captaincy

Afghanistan’s Sediqullah Atal and Rashid Khan improved their ICC ODI rankings after a 158-run win over Zimbabwe. Atal climbed to 20th among batters, while Rashid strengthened his lead at the top of the bowling rankings after taking four wickets.

Lxme has become title sponsor of the Indian Women’s League, marking a sponsorship milestone in Capri Sports’ 15-year commitment to women’s football. The partnership reflects a focus on women’s financial independence, greater visibility for athletes and expanded opportunities in sport.

Dr Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Kothagudem is facing faculty shortages and inadequate facilities. Despite the government’s recruitment plan for State universities, its vacancy list reportedly shows no posts for MSESU, which needs 128 faculty members.

The Indian Racing Festival reaches Chennai on October 22 and 23, with Round 3 of the F4 Indian Championship and the opening round of the Indian Racing League. Aris Kyriakou leads Luviwe Sambudla by five points in the standings.

India has urged the international community to keep outer space a domain of cooperation rather than conflict, calling for a universally acceptable, verifiable and legally binding agreement to prevent an arms race. Sudha Murty also highlighted India’s space achievements and ambitions

Tension prevailed in Mancherial on Wednesday amid a reported attack on Jaganmohan Rao’s residence and his arrest. Police deployed additional personnel as rival groups faced off following earlier clashes linked to allegations involving crackers during Saddula Bathukamma celebrations.