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Telangana’s anti-narcotics unit and Hyderabad police seized 220 kg of ephedrine worth ₹72 crore during a raid in Jeedimetla. Four people were arrested, while a key suspect remains absconding. The drug was illegally manufactured at a pharmaceutical unit and stored in a flat. Officials sealed the unit and are probing international links and documentation fraud.
The UK has ended its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), allowing retail investors regulated access to Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked products. The FCA cited market maturity and improved understanding of crypto assets. Crypto ETNs track digital asset prices without requiring investors to directly hold the underlying cryptocurrencies.
Madhya Pradesh’s death toll from contaminated Coldrif syrup has reached 22, with two more children succumbing in Nagpur. CM Mohan Yadav accused Tamil Nadu of lacking cooperation in the probe. The syrup, produced by a Tamil Nadu-based company, was found to contain over 45% toxic diethylene glycol, raising serious nationwide safety concerns.
In Khammam, Telangana, police arrested three, including a woman, for murdering 40-year-old real-estate broker Gatla Venkateshwarlu on September 16. The prime accused, P. Ashok, slit his throat, stabbed him, and chopped the body after watching YouTube videos. Motive: Steal gold and cash to fund Oman trip amid debts. Body parts dumped in garbage; suspects remanded.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the swift action by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and security agencies following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said these measures had strengthened the region’s overall security. Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and top officials to assess the situation.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports two medics killed daily, one journalist every three days, and hundreds of civilians injured. Only 14 of 36 hospitals remain partially functional. Since October 2023, over 67,000 people have died. UN experts urge accountability, rights protection, and press freedom to ensure peace and recovery.
Kiran Abbavaram gears up for the Diwali release of ‘K-Ramp,’ while reports suggest he’s set to debut on OTT with an Amazon Prime web series. Directed by a newcomer with Bharat Kamma as showrunner, the project may begin next year. Despite ‘Dil Ruba’s’ failure, Kiran hopes to bounce back with multiple projects underway.
The Supreme Court has allowed female staff to wear traditional, sober attire instead of the standard uniform on October 10, 2025, to mark Karwa Chauth. This decision respects cultural practices while maintaining decorum. The move followed a formal request from Registry employees and reflects the Court’s history of accommodating significant cultural occasions.
Former Union Minister Rajen Gohain and 17 BJP members resigned from the party in Assam, citing unfulfilled promises and betrayal of indigenous communities. Gohain accused the BJP of allowing outsiders to settle in the state. The mass resignation signals growing discontent within the party’s Assam unit, particularly in Upper and Central Assam ahead of elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a £350 million missile deal and agreed on a £250 million naval engine project. Additionally, 64 Indian firms committed £1.3 billion in UK investments. These developments reflect strengthening defense ties and growing business confidence under the ongoing India-UK trade partnership.
During UK PM Keir Starmer’s India visit, PM Modi raised concerns over Khalistani extremism, urging legal action against such threats. Both leaders focused on trade, education, and global collaboration. Modi announced UK universities opening campuses in India, while the UK supported India’s UN Security Council bid. A historic FT Agreement also nears finalisation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia’s air defenses shot down an Azerbaijani airliner in December, killing 38 people. This marks his first public admission of responsibility for the incident. He made the statement during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Anil Ravipudi’s ‘Meesala Pilla’ promo from ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ has taken social media by storm. Chiranjeevi’s effortless moves, Bheems Ceciroleo’s catchy tune, and Nayanthara’s charm have fans hooked. With no full song date announced, anticipation is sky-high as requests flood Ravipudi’s inbox.
The Election Commission has directed political parties to avoid using AI tools to create deepfakes or spread misinformation online. Parties must clearly label AI-generated or digitally altered campaign content with terms like “AI-Generated” or “Synthetic Content.” The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation during elections through deceptive media.
CDSCO has launched audits and asked states to submit lists of cough syrup manufacturers following over 20 child deaths. Three syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh, and ReLife, were found to contain deadly diethylene glycol. CDSCO informed WHO and confirmed that none of the contaminated products were exported from India.