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India’s private capital expenditure rose 67 per cent to Rs 7.7 lakh crore in September 2025, marking the strongest investment revival in over a decade, CII said. Manufacturing and services led the growth, while the industry body also proposed measures to support economic stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to remain united and patient amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, saying global tensions were affecting India as well. Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he also attacked the Congress and stressed the importance of collective effort and national interest

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit, the Cantonment Congress Party demanded the immediate merger of Secunderabad Cantonment with GHMC. Leaders urged the Centre to clarify its stand, saying residents were awaiting a long-pending decision on the issue.

A Class VII student from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, Alsa Mamatha, has been granted a patent for her innovative parking management system using IR sensors. The government school student’s project has earned widespread praise from education officials and public representatives.

A cruise ship carrying over 140 people arrived off Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak killed three and infected several passengers. Evacuation operations are underway with strict medical screening, while passengers are being transferred to quarantine facilities and international medical flights

Two persons were arrested in Adilabad district for allegedly transporting cattle illegally during special Bakrid inspections. Police rescued three cows and seized a minivan after finding the animals crammed inside the vehicle with their legs tied during transportation to Hyderabad.

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Kadapa after clashes and stone pelting erupted over the naming of Almas Pet junction. The dispute between groups supporting Tipu Sultan and Lord Hanuman led to Section 144, with police detaining suspects and restoring order

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar is expected to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Hyderabad visit despite the ongoing POCSO case against his son, Bhagirath Sai. Sanjay’s scheduled participation in official and political events has triggered political discussion and public attention.

A bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile near Qatar’s coast, according to UK maritime officials. The incident adds to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf amid recent attacks on vessels and heightened US-Iran regional hostilities

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging the company used her image on television packaging without consent or payment. The singer claims the unauthorised use falsely suggested endorsement of the company’s products and violated copyright and publicity laws.

India achieved a major milestone in hypersonic missile technology after DRDO successfully conducted a 1,200-second long-duration test of its actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor in Hyderabad, strengthening the nation’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme and advanced aerospace capabilities.

Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to remain firmly in the Premier League title race. Jeremy Doku inspired the victory with a brilliant opener before Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush added goals in a dominant second-half display.

India’s women’s recurve team defeated hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off to clinch gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. Deepika Kumari sealed the victory, while Sahil Jadhav added a bronze medal in the compound competition.

Sara Ali Khan revealed that she was fascinated by Rakul Preet Singh’s character Nilofer in ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’. Ayushmann Khurrana disclosed Sara’s admiration during an interaction, while Rakul spoke about the comfort of working with friends on film sets.

Investors are expected to remain cautious next week amid escalating US-Iran tensions, rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and rupee weakness. Analysts said earnings season developments, geopolitical uncertainty and technical levels will continue to influence sentiment in the Indian stock market

Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, clearing the way for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister. Backed by BJP allies AGP and BPF, the NDA secured a commanding two-thirds majority in Assembly elections

Pidilite Industries said it may consider another round of price hikes as geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sharply increased raw material costs. The company said inflation remains manageable for now, but a prolonged crisis could impact consumer demand and overall growth

Amazon India plans to expand its Ashray network of rest centres for delivery drivers to 250 facilities by 2026. The company will add 50 new centres by May-end, while also deploying mobile Ashray units to support driver safety, hydration, and well-being.

A suicide bombing targeting a police installation in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 12 police personnel and injured several others. Militants used an explosive-laden vehicle, drones and a ground assault, highlighting escalating militant violence in the region bordering Afghanistan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced 200 units of free electricity and the SingaPen Special Task Force after assuming office. Backed by alliance partners, the new TVK government marked a historic political shift, ending decades of Dravidian party dominance in the state

Scores of women protested outside the Petbasheerabad police station on Sunday, demanding the immediate arrest of Bhagirath Sai, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who was booked under the POCSO Act following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a minor girl.

AIADMK convened a key district secretaries’ meeting amid unrest after its poor Assembly election performance. Reports suggest several MLAs may back Vijay-led TVK, intensifying fears of rebellion against EPS leadership and possible political realignment under anti-defection provisions in Tamil Nadu

Morgan Stanley said India’s nuclear sector has major growth potential despite contributing only 3 per cent of power generation. Backed by the Nuclear Energy Mission, SMR investments and global partnerships, India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 to strengthen clean energy goals

India’s auto industry missed FY26 vehicle scrappage targets by 70 per cent under the Environment Protection Rules, 2025. Industry executives blamed unrealistic policy measures and limited ELV availability, while SIAM urged the government to allow other steel scrap materials for compliance