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A 57-year-old Bengaluru techie lost ₹31.83 crore after cybercriminals held her in a six-month “digital arrest,” threatening her with a fabricated CBI case and coercing her into 187 transfers. She reported the fraud after growing suspicious; police are investigating

International enrolment at US colleges dipped slightly this fall, but new foreign student arrivals plunged 17% amid visa delays and policy tightening under the Trump administration. Graduate programmes were hit hardest, straining budgets, while other countries ramped up efforts to attract students

The Telangana government has established a control room at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist families of victims of the Saudi Arabia bus accident. Officials are coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to confirm details and identify Telangana passengers.

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Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, led by gains in blue-chip stocks after robust Q2 earnings. Foreign institutional investors continued net selling for the fifth consecutive day, while domestic investors maintained their buying spree, supporting the market.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed grief over the Saudi Arabia bus accident, urging the Telangana government to provide proper treatment for the injured, coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, and support families of the deceased from Hyderabad.

Chinna Srisailam Yadav, father of Jubilee Hills Congress MLA V. Naveen Yadav, threatened Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy and warned of demolishing BRS Bhavan. The video has gone viral, drawing criticism and raising questions over Congress’ ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukan’ slogan.

Flyzone Tours and Travels is heading to Saudi Arabia after a bus fire killed at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, mostly from Hyderabad. Families are seeking updates, while authorities coordinate identification and assistance for the victims.

The rupee fell 6 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar in early Monday trade due to a firm dollar and ongoing foreign capital outflows. Equity gains and lower crude prices limited losses as investors watch India-US trade talks and PMI data.

A Bengaluru woman lost Rs 31.83 crore in a six-month-long digital arrest scam. Impersonating CBI officers, fraudsters coerced her into 187 bank transfers under video surveillance. The victim lodged a complaint, seeking a thorough investigation.

Three Amur falcons—Apapang, Alang, and Ahu—have begun a remarkable migration from Manipur, crossing central India and the Arabian Sea toward Somalia. Satellite tagging tracks their journey, highlighting migration marvels and India’s conservation efforts at key stopover sites.

At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them from Telangana, died in a horrific bus–tanker collision near Madinah early Monday. The bus burst into flames, leaving bodies charred. One person survived. Authorities are coordinating relief and DNA-based identification

President Donald Trump warned that countries doing business with Russia will face “very severe” sanctions, possibly including Iran. Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation, including the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, targeting nations funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Under ‘Operation Trackdown’, Haryana Police arrested over 3,000 criminals in 11 days, including 610 involved in serious crimes. High-profile arrests in Karnal and Panipat highlighted the crackdown, with offenders remanded to judicial custody and history sheets updated.

Sabarimala’s Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season began on Monday with hundreds of devotees thronging the temple. Rituals were performed, and long queues formed for darshan. Daily pilgrim numbers are capped at 90,000 through virtual and spot booking systems.

President Donald Trump reversed his stance, urging House Republicans to vote for releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files. Democrats and some Republicans support the measure. The House appears poised to pass it, though Senate approval remains uncertain.

Bangladesh’s ICT-BD is set to deliver its verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides over alleged crimes during last year’s student-led protests. Hasina and Kamal are tried in absentia, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

Nick Jonas congratulated the team of Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film Varanasi, calling it “sure to be incredible.” He praised Priyanka’s stunning title reveal look. Director SS Rajamouli became emotional as the teaser finally screened after technical glitches in Hyderabad.

Japan’s economy contracted 1.8% annualised in July–September, dragged down by US tariffs on exports. Quarter-on-quarter GDP fell 0.4%, with exports down 1.2%. Imports slipped 0.1% and private consumption edged up 0.1%. Political uncertainty eased after a new prime minister.

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today on Delhi-NCR’s severe air pollution. With AQI crossing 450, stubble burning and construction activities worsen the crisis. The Court seeks state action, CAQM reports, and urges virtual hearings to reduce exposure.

Kolkata: Ruing India’s inability to chase down 124 against South Africa in the first Test, vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Sunday said the batters should have adapted better to the challenge of playing on a tricky Eden Gardens surface. India were bowled out for 93 as South Africa celebrated a 30-run win to take a 1-0 […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the Eden Gardens pitch after South Africa’s 30-run win in the first Test, saying it was exactly the track India wanted. He cited Bavuma and Sundar’s innings to argue the wicket was playable

Sharandeep Singh struck a 209-ball 115 to lead Jharkhand to 259/6 against Andhra on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group A clash in Jamshedpur. Partnerships with Virat Singh and Aditya Singh helped Jharkhand recover after early setbacks

Jammu and Kashmir bowled out Hyderabad for 88 after posting 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash in Jammu. Abid Mushtaq’s 57 and Auqib Nabi’s 3/30 gave J&K an 82-run lead