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India’s e-commerce and quick commerce platforms expect healthy festive-season growth, driven by premium purchases, value-conscious spending and expanding non-metro demand. Quick commerce is moving beyond groceries, while AI, earlier shopping cycles and seasonal hiring are reshaping India’s festive retail landscape

Four members of a family were killed and a teenage girl seriously injured after their kutcha house collapsed amid rain in Kanpur’s Hirni village on Sunday. Police, fire personnel and locals rescued the trapped family members, while the cause of the collapse is being investigated

A 60-year-old woman was rescued alive from a house buried under flood debris in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, 10 days after devastating floods swept through the Bhotekoshi river basin. Her survival has renewed hopes for others still reported missing

Nepal’s flood death toll has reached 1,344, with nearly 5,000 people still missing 11 days after the disaster. Authorities face difficulties identifying bodies, while rescuers continue searches and police collect DNA samples from relatives of missing people

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton headline Day 8 of the US Open 2026. Indian players Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, Sriram Balaji and Arnav/Aditya Paparkar are also scheduled to compete.

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to control unpredictable airfares and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines. The Centre has fast-tracked rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, amid concerns over exorbitant fares and passenger protection

Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka revealed she has been dealing with a nagging Achilles injury since the grass season after overcoming Elise Mertens in the third round. Osaka needed a medical timeout but fought back to reach the pre-quarterfinals

New Delhi is undergoing a major beautification drive ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC undertaking decorative illumination, floral installations, landscaping, sanitation and maintenance works across key locations, routes, hotels and public spaces to welcome international delegates

A building collapsed in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday, with some people feared trapped under the debris. Five fire tenders and police teams were rushed to the spot as rescue operations began. Further details on casualties and damage are awaited

India-born entrepreneur Sandeep Nailwal has launched a stablecoin-based campaign to support Nepal flood victims and contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund. The initiative enables global crypto donations, which are converted into local currency for relief efforts.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited to attend Bathukamma celebrations in Dubai on October 11. Organised by GTF and ETCA, the events will feature traditional attire, Bathukamma arrangements, folk songs and cultural programmes for the Telangana diaspora.

The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session is set for a confrontation between the Congress government and BRS, with issues including 22A lands, farmers’ concerns, irrigation, welfare promises and CURE-2026 expected to dominate proceedings amid competing political strategies.

Coco Gauff defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for a fifth consecutive year. The fourth seed extended her winning streak to nine matches and will next face fellow American teenager Iva Jovic.

Farah Khan shared an emotional Instagram post as her triplets, Diva, Anya and Czar, left for college in three different cities. Reflecting on the bittersweet milestone, the filmmaker said the children could fly high while always having a home to return to.

Iva Jovic ended Alexandra Eala’s US Open run with a three-set victory to reach the fourth round for the first time. The 18-year-old American will face Coco Gauff next, while Iga Swiatek advanced past Marie Bouzkova to meet Zheng Qinwen.

Indian equities are likely to remain volatile next week as rising crude oil prices, global bond yields, stronger-than-expected US jobs data and foreign investor flows influence sentiment. Renewed US-Iran tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz are also key concerns.

Naomi Osaka survived Elise Mertens in three sets while Elena Rybakina defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva in straight sets to reach the US Open fourth round. Osaka and second seed Rybakina will now meet for a place in the quarter-finals.

Twenty-two persons were detained after the Future City SOT and Adibatla police raided a poultry farm at Manneguda in Ranga Reddy district over alleged cockfights and gambling. Police seized 31 roosters and Rs 3 lakh in cash from the spot.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of his Delhi Metro ride, during which he interacted with schoolchildren and commuters, discussed their aspirations and hobbies, and spoke to passengers from Varanasi. He travelled to Delhi University for SRCC’s centenary celebrations.

Ankushapur village former sarpanch Panduga Srinivas Yadav allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide outside the MPDO office in Tekumatla mandal, Bhupalpally, over Rs 19 lakh in pending bills for development works carried out during his tenure.

Casemiro and Luis Suarez scored for Inter Miami, but Atlanta United fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw in the MLS. Casemiro opened the scoring before Suarez restored the lead, while Breel Embolo’s late penalty secured a point.

Salman Khan’s playful exchange with Manoj Tiwari’s daughter Rhiti in a new ‘Bigg Boss 20’ promo recalls Manoj’s infamous egg fight with Dolly Bindra. Salman also appeared irritated with paparazzi while shooting for the reality show’s upcoming season.

Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai left 376 'govindas' injured, with 90 hospitalised and 286 discharged. The festivities also turned tragic after a seven-year-old boy in Malad and a 45-year-old woman in Pune died in separate structural-collapse incidents.

OpenAI said it is working on a framework for reporting and addressing AI misalignment incidents after researchers found rogue agents had taken control of a German website. The company also said it is engaging government regulators worldwide on the issue.