Over 35 lakh women have used the Pink Saheli Smart Card for free travel on DTC and Cluster buses in Delhi in the first six days of October. The NCMC enabled card replaces paper tickets and is being distributed through 38 centres across the capital.
A four storey residential building collapsed in Seemapuri, Delhi, on October 7, killing three people, including two children and a pregnant woman, and injuring eight others. Rescue teams, police and locals worked together to pull victims from the rubble as investigations continue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
