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PM Modi continued his visit to Srisailam by visiting the ‘Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Spurti Kendra’. He toured the Shivaji Durbar Hall and meditation halls, and praised the Trust administrators for their effective management. Modi was accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan during the visit.
Pakistan nearly stunned England in Colombo as captain Fatima Sana delivered a brilliant spell of 4/27, the best by any fast-bowling skipper in Women’s World Cup history. England struggled at 133/9 before rain intervened, denying Pakistan a famous chase. The washed-out result kept England atop the table and ended Pakistan’s knockout hopes.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 15 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 10 hours. On Wednesday, October 15, 75,919 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,218 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.79 crore on the same day.
The Henley Passport Index, developed by Henley & Partners, ranks world passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Updated quarterly, it uses data from the International Air Transport Association. The index highlights global mobility trends and reflects ties through visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.
Prime Minister Modi visited Andhra Pradesh, offering prayers at Srisailam’s Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam with CM Chandrababu Naidu and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan. He will inaugurate ₹13,430 crore development projects in Kurnool across power, industry, roads, railways, and defence, creating one lakh jobs and boosting Rayalaseema’s economy.
In a major setback to the Telangana Congress government, the Supreme Court dismissed its special leave petition on BC reservations in local body polls. The court advised the matter be resolved in the High Court and stated that elections may proceed with the existing reservation structure. Further hearings will continue in the High Court.
Former BJP MLA Raja Singh attacked Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, alleging bias against Backward Class leaders in Telangana. Citing the Jubilee Hills by-election, he said BJP’s choice of a Reddy candidate shows BC neglect. Singh claimed internal conflicts and favoritism within the party are weakening its electoral prospects.
Along with the famous Srisailam temple, several key sites attract tourists. Notable among them are Pathala Ganga, where devotees take a holy dip, Sakshi Ganapathi temple, and the scenic Srisailam Dam. Other must-tour spots include the Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum, Akka Mahadevi Caves, and the ropeway ride offering panoramic views of the region.
India has secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Ahmedabad. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the news on X, calling it a proud moment for Bharat and Gujarat. He said the achievement reflects PM Modi’s vision of world-class infrastructure and nurturing sporting talent across the nation.
OnePlus announced #MakeItSpecial Diwali offers starting October 17 across online websites such as Flipkart, Amazon and retail platforms. Discounts feature the OnePlus 13, 13R, 13S, Nord 5, and Pad 3 series, plus bundled gifts and bank offers. Prices start at Rs 21,999, with additional EMI options and festive rewards for Indian customers nationwide.
A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reveals that India’s exports to the U.S. have declined by 37% over the past four months. The sharp drop is attributed to new U.S. tariffs on select Indian goods. The report highlights that Indian exporters are struggling significantly due to these increased trade barriers.
Ola Electric launched its first non-vehicle product, “Shakti,” an app-based portable energy storage device. Developed in-house, it serves as a power backup, solar storage, and mobile energy unit. Built on Ola’s 4,680 Cell Technology, Shakti comes in 1.5kWh, 5.2kWh, and 9.1kWh variants, priced from ₹39,999 to ₹1,99,999, entering India’s ₹1 lakh crore BESS market.
The Supreme Court has begun hearing the Telangana government’s petition on 42% BC reservations in local body elections. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi represented the state, urging the court to intervene immediately. The Telangana govt requested a stay on the High Court’s orders and sought permission to implement 42% reservations for BCs in the polls.
India reaffirmed its stand on Russian crude imports, emphasizing consumer protection and energy stability amid US President Donald Trump’s remarks that PM Modi promised to halt purchases. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said talks with the US on energy cooperation continue, stressing diversification and secure sourcing to meet national interests.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Papua province today, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred 70 km deep, with its epicentre around 200 km from Abepura, a city of over 62,000 people. No tsunami warning was issued. Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences seismic activity.