follow us:
Indian equity indices closed higher Thursday, with Sensex rising 398 points to 82,172 and Nifty gaining 136 points to 25,182. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions and foreign inflow hopes. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore was booked for throwing a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court on October 6. A Zero FIR was filed in Bengaluru, then transferred to Delhi’s Tilak Marg Police. The All India Advocates Association condemned the act, demanding strict action to uphold the judiciary’s dignity.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has released their first slate of 51 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections today. Among the nominees is mathematician KC Sinha, contesting from Kumhrar, Patna. The Jan Suraaj party plans to contest all 243 seats, making it a pivotal player in this three-cornered electoral battle.
After IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s suicide, his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, accused top Haryana officials of abetment. In a letter to CM Saini, she cited harassment, caste bias, and a detailed suicide note, demanding an FIR and protection, alleging the accused are influencing police and threatening her family.
Google is rolling out its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, in India, supporting English and Hindi. The company is also expanding AI Mode to seven new Indian languages, including Bengali and Tamil. Search Live offers real-time assistance using voice and camera capabilities for continued conversations.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Sahara India Commercial Corporation’s plea on October 14 for permission to sell properties, including Aamby Valley and Sahara Saher, to Adani Properties. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai stated a three-judge bench will be formed to hear the case, highlighting its significance and complexity.
Harshvardhan Kapoor faced online backlash for wearing pajamas to cousin Anshula’s engagement, while others dressed traditionally. He defended his look, explaining weight loss left him unable to fit formal clothes sent for the event. Despite his explanation, social media users continued to mock his casual attire choice.
The ‘Peddi’ team has successfully completed and locked the film’s first half after finishing key scenes. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the shoot is moving quickly. Now, the crew has shifted to Pune to film an energetic song with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. A. R. Rahman is composing music for the […]
The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a government-backed resolution suspending three Congress MLAs for the rest of the current session. The government accused Roji M. John, M. Vincent, and Saneesh Kumar of allegedly attacking Watch and Ward personnel inside the Assembly complex. The motion was approved by a majority vote in the House.
A private aircraft lost control during takeoff from Mohammadabad airstrip in Farrukhabad and veered into bushes. On board were DMD Ajay Arora, SBI head Sumit Sharma, DPO Rakesh Tikoo, and two pilots. Local officials, including SDM, DSP and fire brigade responded. No casualties reported. An inquiry has commenced into the cause.
Royal Enfield has launched its 350cc motorcycle range on Amazon, expanding its digital presence. This follows the brand’s earlier rollout on Flipkart, strengthening its e-commerce strategy. Buyers in 10 Indian cities can now conveniently purchase Royal Enfield 350cc bikes through Amazon’s online platform.
October 9 marks the eve of Uganda’s Independence Day, celebrated on October 9 each year. It commemorates Uganda gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. The day holds national significance as a symbol of freedom, and unity. Citizens honor their history, culture, and heroes through ceremonies, parades, and celebrations across the country.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 23 hours. On Wednesday, October 8, 74,861 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 31,802 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.93 cr on the same day.
Hamas’s role in Gaza is deeply debated -while some view it as a protector and voice for Palestinian rights, others see it as a source of ongoing conflict and hardship. The group’s actions have brought both resistance and suffering, leaving Gaza’s people divided over whether Hamas is a boon or a ban for their future.
Tamil star hero Chiyaan Vikram’s son Dhruv is playing the lead role in the movie ‘Bison’. The makers have released a song from the movie titled ‘Theerena.. Vedana’. Directed by Mari Selvaraj, the film stars Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead. The film is set to release in Tamil on October 17th and in Telugu […]