News Tirupati Boiler Blast: 5 Dead, 10 Critical at Sri City Pharma Unit A boiler explosion at a Sri City pharma unit in Tirupati has killed five and critically injured 10. The victims have been identified. The Andhra Pradesh Home Minister is expected to visit the site, while the Minister of Human Resource Development has expressed condolences and promised support.
Sports India defeats Pakistan, clinches Men’s Cricket title at Asian Games India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Men’s Cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games to clinch the gold medal. Led by Shreyas Iyer, India posted 211/6 before restricting Pakistan to 192/6, securing their second consecutive Asian Games cricket gold.
Films Drishyam 3 Opens to a Career-Best for Ajay Devgn, Just Short of Rs 100 Crore Drishyam 3 opens to Rs 95 crore worldwide, the biggest day-one haul of Ajay Devgn's career, with critics praising Jaideep Ahlawat's performance as the film's standout.
National Politics Gandhi Jayanti Protests Against India's Election Chief Met With Mass Detentions Hundreds detained at Jantar Mantar on Gandhi Jayanti as CEC protests spread to Mumbai; opposition leaders vow the agitation will continue.
International Politics Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar saves 174 Lives on flydubai Flight Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being praised after a frightening cockpit incident on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite being injured, he reportedly helped regain control of the Boeing 737, allowing the aircraft to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
News One Dead, Eight Injured in Mangaluru MRPL Blast One worker was killed and eight injured after a blast and fire at MRPL’s Hydro Sulphur Treatment unit in Mangaluru on September 30. Officials said the cause is under investigation after a high pressure equipment rupture triggered the fire.
Crime LPU Protest: Classes Suspended for 10 Days as Police Probe Rape Allegation LPU protests turn violent after rape allegations, with classes suspended for 10 days as police launch an SIT probe.
Crime Sushant Singh Rajput Post-Mortem: Shweta Singh Kirti Alleges Injuries, Stun Gun Use Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti alleges new post-mortem details, including claims of a stun gun, broken leg and eye injuries.
News Delhi University Students March again as Women's Safety Protests Enter Second Week DU students march from Miranda House to the Arts Faculty today, the latest in a week of protests after a 17-year-old was allegedly gang-raped near LSR by men posing as police officers.
International Politics Iran Warns of 'Doomsday War' After Trump Rejects Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Iran's FM Araghchi warns of a "doomsday war" but keeps diplomacy open after Trump rejects Tehran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict spreads into Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Health & Nutrition Rouse Avenue Court acquits Mother Dairy Zonal Incharge in Bribery Case The Rouse Avenue Court acquitted a Mother Dairy zonal incharge accused of demanding a Rs 60,000 bribe, citing failures to follow mandatory CBI Crime Manual procedures during the investigation. The court held that the prosecution failed to establish the bribery charge beyond reasonable doubt.
International Politics Foreign Secretary calls for UNSC Reforms at G77 foreign ministers' meeting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri calls for comprehensive UNSC reforms and greater representation for developing countries at the G77 Foreign Ministers' meeting. He stresses stronger Global South cooperation, people-centric multilateralism, AI and sustainable development.
National Politics Patna Gets India’s First Victim Rights Centre for Crime Victims Patna has launched India’s first Victim Rights Centre, aimed at providing legal, emotional and rehabilitation support to crime victims and their families.
News Sawan Barwal Makes History, Wins Silver in Asian Games Marathon Sawan Barwal wins silver in the Asian Games 2026 men’s marathon, ending India’s 44-year wait for a medal and setting a new national record with 2:11:37.
National Politics Nationwide Protests Erupt as India's Election Commission Faces Credibility Crisis Nationwide protests hit India as opposition parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over an internal EC dissent report. Legal experts call impeachment baseless; CJP sets an October 2 deadline.
International Politics Trump and Xi Wrap Up Washington Summit With Warm Words but Few Concrete Deals Trump and Xi wrapped up their Washington summit with a modest trade truce extension to January, but no major breakthroughs on AI, Taiwan, or tariffs, despite warm rhetoric throughout.
News Teen Gang Raped in Delhi, Accused posing as Cops Arrested Delhi Police arrested three men accused of impersonating police officers and gang-raping a teenager at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Temple on September 21. The case has raised concerns over park security, damaged boundaries, unmanned gates and poor lighting.
International Politics Indian Seafarer Killed, 19 Rescued in Torpedoes Hit Ship off Oman Coast Indian seafarer Suraj Yadav was killed after two torpedoes struck the MV Cape Dao off Oman. The remaining 19 Indian crew members were safely evacuated by the Royal Navy of Oman, while FSUI called for greater protection for merchant seafarers.
International Politics ISRO-ESA Deal Gives India’s Space Programme A Powerful Boost ISRO and ESA have extended their space cooperation until 2032, opening new opportunities in human spaceflight, robotic exploration, space science and advanced space technology.
International Politics Trump Raises Tensions With Stark ‘Annihilation’ Warning to Iran Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran at the UN, threatening severe consequences as US-Iran tensions rise while diplomatic talks continue.
Sports Asian Games Opens in Nagoya Under the Shadow of a Housing Crunch The Asian Games opened in Nagoya amid an accommodation crunch after organisers skipped a traditional village. Even host Japan faced mixed-gender room mix-ups; India booked hotels and diaspora backup.
Films Karan Johar's R&AW Film on Spymaster RN Kao Finally Gets a 2028 Release Date Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has set an August 11, 2028 release for its long-delayed film on R&AW founder RN Kao, timed to the agency's 60th anniversary and based on Gentleman Spymaster.
News IIT Bombay accepts 18 Demands as Students Protest over Campus Suicide IIT Bombay Director Shirish Kedar signs 18 student demands after BTech student Sahil Wakode’s death by suicide, as protests and calls for institutional reforms intensify.
News India-Japan Joint Air Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 Underway in Rajasthan Veer Guardian 2026 brings Indian and Japanese air forces together in Rajasthan for joint air operations and professional exchanges.
News IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide, Protests Erupt on Campus IIT Bombay’s second-year student died by suicide after an exam incident involving alleged ChatGPT use, sparking protests as students demand accountability. The institute says no disciplinary action was taken and the student was counselled. Police are investigating the circumstances.