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.
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.
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.
