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Vijay Mallya has withdrawn his UK bankruptcy annulment plea ahead of a London hearing, allowing the Trustee in Bankruptcy to continue pursuing his assets to recover £1.05 billion owed to Indian banks led by SBI. The High Court upheld the bankruptcy order, with Mallya’s annulment bid halted amid stalled legal proceedings in India.
BC leader R Krishnaiah announced a Telangana bandh today, Oct 14, protesting the High Court’s interim stay on 42% BC reservations in local bodies. He accused the Congress-led government of negligence and urged political parties to support the bandh. The quota had followed a caste survey and commission report but was halted by the High […]
Following a Delhi court’s framing of charges in the IRCTC scam, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav. He cautioned Bihar voters against trusting Tejashwi’s promises. Prasad questioned how an accused leader could bring meaningful change to the state ahead of elections.
In a significant change, BJP and JD(U) will each contest 101 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, ending JD(U)’s traditional “elder brother” role. The revised seat-sharing formula signals BJP’s growing influence and reflects a major realignment in the NDA’s power structure ahead of a high-stakes state election.
Ajay Devgn’s ambitious creature action film ‘Ramree’ for Netflix has been cancelled before production began. Despite a year of pre-production and strong interest from Netflix, the project was shelved due to high budget concerns. Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mohit Raina, it was to be directed by Neha Sharma.
West Bengal CM Mamata claimed rainwater from Bhutan caused devastating floods in North Bengal, seeking compensation and urging an Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission. Visiting relief camps, she pledged to rebuild homes and reissue lost documents. Earlier, she blamed DVC for a man-made disaster from water releases that worsened flood damage across the state.
The Indian Olympic Association felicitated 2024 Paris Olympic medallists, including Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Aman Sehrawat, and Swapanil Kusale, with cash prizes. Coaches and the bronze-winning men’s hockey team also received awards. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOA President PT Usha led the ceremony.
Bangladesh’s Shorna Akter smashed a 34-ball fifty against South Africa in the 2025 Women’s World Cup, breaking Nigar Sultana’s national records and Alyssa Healy’s tournament record. Akter also hit most sixes by a Bangladesh batter in WODIs. Her knock led Bangladesh to 232/6, seeking their first World Cup win beyond Pakistan.
The compact OnePlus 13S now sells at ₹47,749 during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale, after discounts and bank offers. Originally priced at ₹54,999, the phone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 6.32-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, dual 50MP cameras, and robust IP68 protection. Exchange deals further sweeten the festive offer.
PM Modi welcomed the release of 20 Israeli hostages from Gaza after two years of captivity. He praised US President Trump’s persistent peace efforts and commended Israeli PM Netanyahu’s strong resolve. Modi said the release reflects the courage of families and international leadership committed to peace in the troubled region.
AIIMS suspended Dr. AK Bisoi, head of CTVS, following serious complaints of workplace bullying and sexual harassment by a female nurse. The Nurses’ Union escalated the issue to the PMO, citing threats, retaliation, and a hostile environment. Dr. V. Devagourou has been appointed interim head pending the outcome of a formal inquiry.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her cousin and two other minors in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police said the cousin lured her to a secluded area where the assault occurred. The severely injured girl reached home and was hospitalised. All three accused were detained and booked under the POCSO Act and BNS provisions.
Space-tech start-up GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, India’s largest privately built Earth observation satellite, in early next year. The 160 kg satellite features advanced SyncFused Opto-SAR technology for high-resolution, all-weather imaging. It aims to support defense, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring with data.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, an OBC man was allegedly forced to wash a Brahmin’s feet and drink the water as punishment for sharing an AI-edited image. The incident, caught on video, occurred in a temple. Four men were booked. Congress condemned the act, calling it inhumane and unconstitutional, demanding action against caste-based humiliation.
Six workers died after a mine collapsed following an explosion in Tora Warai, central Kurram district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Rescue officials confirmed the blast triggered a structural failure inside the mine. The explosion also caused a sudden rise in water levels, complicating rescue efforts at the site.