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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met survivors of Thailand’s 2018 Tham Luang cave incident in Bangkok, praising their courage and resilience. She invited the Wild Boars Football Academy members to visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites Bodh Gaya in Bihar and Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh
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BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao urged the Congress government to withdraw fare hikes on special Bathukamma and Dasara buses. He alleged that reduced regular services and higher fares were burdening families travelling to their native places for festivals.
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A civil supplies manager in Paloncha died at a Bhadrachalam lodge. His suicide note named six people, including a woman employee and media personnel. Police registered an FIR against the six following a complaint from his daughter and are investigating.
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Areekkara Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri was selected as the new melsanthi of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, while A Damodaran Namboothiri will head the nearby Malikappuram Devi Temple. Both priests will assume their one-year tenure on November 16, ahead of the pilgrimage season
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Republican Saritha Komatireddy has narrowed New York Attorney General Letitia James’s lead to 13 percentage points, according to a Siena poll. However, James retains a substantial financial advantage, while Komatireddy faces a significant challenge in building voter recognition before election day.
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BSP chief Mayawati praised Akash Anand for prioritising the party over family following Ashok Siddharth’s retirement from politics, ruling out Siddharth’s readmission. She announced Anand’s upcoming programmes across several states and said Ishan Anand would assist the party’s central office
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A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside traditional Dussehra effigies at a Delhi Ramlila event to promote cleanliness, organisers said. The move has sparked social media criticism over religious sentiments and alleged politicisation, while another committee plans to highlight counterfeit medicines
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Kangana Ranaut celebrated Navratri by showcasing traditional attire in a behind-the-scenes video from Chhattisgarh. The actress shared a message on feminine energy and Garba, while Anupam Kher and Orry reacted to her Instagram post.
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Actress-filmmaker Kashmera Shah has begun shooting her second independent directorial venture in Greece. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she described the country as a character in the story and expressed pride in pursuing her filmmaking dreams with her crew
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Kolkata Police detained 12 people, including organisers and volunteers, for questioning over a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people and injured 25. The West Bengal government announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe
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Nineteen people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal after part of an exit gate collapsed. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation, government jobs for bereaved families and free medical treatment
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Twelve people were killed and over 25 injured after a paddy-laden truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early Sunday. Authorities are investigating how the truck entered the restricted route during Navratri and whether negligence caused the tragedy
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Donald Trump warned that a Democratic victory in the November 3 midterm elections could reverse his economic, immigration and national security policies. At a Kentucky rally, he promised tax relief, fresh investments, tougher border controls and financial payments to American citizens
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the permanent bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Leh. The move aims to improve access to justice for residents of remote areas facing difficult terrain, harsh weather and long journeys
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FBI Director Kash Patel, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have faced criticism for remaining silent over an alleged mass shooting plot targeting an Illinois Hindu temple. Lawmakers and Hindu advocacy groups have urged action and a federal hate-crime investigation
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US President Donald Trump is taking 60 days to assess the global and domestic economic impact of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waivers offer relief to India amid energy uncertainties
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A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left people dead and injured, Canada’s defence minister confirmed. Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial leaders expressed condolences and pledged support, while authorities have yet to disclose the cause
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation and the Administrative Staff College of India signed an MoU to promote scientific solid waste management and strengthen the capacity of municipal officials. The partnership aims to support sustainable urban development through training, modern waste-management practices and institutional capacity building.
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Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram released the results of the postgraduate examinations conducted between July 23 and September 5.
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Two youths from Chunchupalli mandal reportedly drowned in the Kinnerasani canal at Karakavagu in Paloncha area of Kothagudem district on Saturday while swimming.
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The GHMC has cancelled the Prajavani public grievance programme scheduled for October 19, citing administrative reasons.
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The Nampally police arrested five persons for allegedly robbing Rs 25 lakh during a proposed USDT cryptocurrency transaction in Hyderabad. The accused reportedly attacked the victims using pepper spray before escaping with the cash.
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The proposed MDR fee has been deferred until after Diwali, citing the festive season, but the bigger test remains: Can India fund its payments ecosystem without losing public trust?
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Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology (MLRIT), Dundigal, celebrated Bathukamma with traditional cultural programmes and enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. Institute officials underscored the importance of preserving cultural values and heritage, while more than 1,000 girl students performed traditional Bathukamma dances as part of the festivities.
