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Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang and Olympian Anuraj Singh have announced ABHYAS, a free digital shooting diary under Project Amarjeet to help shooters record training, track performance and analyse progress.

Rapper Badshah has defended veteran singer Daler Mehndi amid controversy over his performance at Uttarakhand’s Kunjapuri Fair. Singers Mika Singh and Palash Sen have also expressed support, urging respect for the artist amid online criticism following the incident.

India batter Shafali Verma has been officially reprimanded and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Women's T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur. The sanction followed an incident in which she threw the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch.

HMWSSB restored drinking water supply to affected parts of Hyderabad after repairing a damaged air valve on the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-II pipeline near Nagole Metro Station. The valve was damaged when a car crashed into its safety barricade, causing a major water leak.

India’s Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud have achieved notable gains in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after strong performances against Zimbabwe, while Australia’s Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry climbed in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings following Australia’s 3-0 series sweep of Bangladesh.

A woman died and another person was critically injured after a truck allegedly lost control and rammed a motorcycle near Kali Mandir in Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad. Police suspect driver negligence and have launched an investigation.

A Houthi ballistic missile strike on a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province has killed at least 60 people, mostly new recruits, and injured more than 200, making it the deadliest attack since fighting reignited three months ago.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar appealed to the public to protect Palapittas, Telangana's state bird, during Dasara and avoid capturing, caging or trading them. He urged citizens to report cases of confinement and warned that harming protected birds could invite legal action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

A political row has erupted over the proposed delimitation exercise and the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to women's reservation, with the Congress alleging that the BJP is using women's reservation to advance its delimitation agenda, while the BJP maintains that delimitation is a constitutional process and has invited the Opposition for dialogue.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on an official visit to India and is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, defence, energy, investment, emerging technologies, and regional and global developments.

Gold prices remained above Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams and silver hovered near Rs 2.10 lakh per kg ahead of Dussehra, even as MCX gold futures declined in the previous session. Precious metals have delivered strong annual returns, while global gold prices remain influenced by expectations of higher US interest rates.

The UDAN scheme has completed 10 years with over 1.49 crore passengers benefiting from affordable regional air travel. The government says 625 routes have been operationalised, connecting 90 airports, while a revamped version aims to add 120 new destinations.

The makers of Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK 47), starring Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram, have announced a fresh release date of October 30 after earlier postponements from October 2 and October 9. The family entertainer has generated strong buzz as it marks Trivikram's first directorial collaboration with Venkatesh.

Three Malakpet residents were arrested for allegedly hunting deer in Karnataka using a licensed sporting rifle. Police intercepted their vehicle in Hyderabad and seized the firearm, ammunition, night-vision equipment and mobile phones.

The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered all federal civilian agencies to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's products from government IT systems and halt future procurement, citing supply chain security concerns.

A US Department of Homeland Security proposal could require universities to pay up to $70,000 per international student for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with an additional $30,000 for STEM OPT extensions. The proposal, which is open for public comment until November 9 and not yet in effect, could significantly impact Indian students who rely on OPT as a pathway to H-1B employment.

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew a Kiran trainer aircraft at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal near Hyderabad ahead of his retirement at the end of October.

The makers of horror thriller 418 The Film have released a new trailer showcasing a terrifying mystery linked to a storeroom where no woman reportedly survives after entering. Presented by Prashanth Neel and starring Chaithra Achar, the film is set for a theatrical release on October 23, 2026, after multiple postponements.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings, highlighting the festival's message of the triumph of good over evil, righteousness, unity, and social harmony.

Kolkata Police have launched a crackdown on social media misinformation related to the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede that killed 19 people. One person has been arrested for allegedly sharing an old video and falsely claiming the death toll was 60.

Indian-American voters are emerging as a notable force in the US midterm elections, with a viral pro-Democrat post in Texas sparking debate online and over 500 Indian Americans rallying behind Congressman Tom Suozzi in New York. Both Democrats and Republicans are intensifying outreach to Indian-American and broader Asian-American voters in closely contested districts.

Mumbai Police, after securing transit remand for three accused arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car, stayed overnight in Kota before taking them to Mumbai. The suspects, including a juvenile, were arrested from a train in Kota while allegedly attempting to flee.

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport with all 148 passengers and crew unharmed. The aircraft was moved for inspection after landing as engineers assessed possible damage.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said attempts to "dismantle" India would fail and asserted that merely changing a government would not resolve the country's problems. Addressing the Vijayadashami gathering in Nagpur, he urged protests to remain within constitutional limits and warned against forces allegedly trying to create divisions and disorder in society.