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Hyderabad police arrested an unidentified auto driver for kidnapping and threatening a minor girl near Armaan Hotel road. He forced her into his rickshaw, threatening harm, but she escaped by jumping out. Locals caught the driver, who was taken into custody. A case under POCSO and other sections is registered.
The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of a video showing a 17-year-old boy tortured in Rajkot police custody on September 1. The boy was detained for a stabbing case and later sent to a juvenile home. NHRC has sought a detailed report from Gujarat DGP within two weeks amid serious human rights […]
Shaurya Sarda, a Guinness World Record holder, appeared on KBC 17 and faced a Rs 7.5 lakh question about Uranus’ discovery. Trusting the audience poll’s incorrect answer, he missed the correct one, William Herschel, ending his game at Rs 5 lakh. Known for his remarkable memory and quick skills, Shaurya impressed host Amitabh Bachchan.
Sensex closed at 82,605.43, up 575.45 points (0.70%), and Nifty50 rose 178.05 points (0.71%) to 25,323.55. Bajaj twins, Trent, and Asian Paints led gains; Infosys and Tata Motors lagged. Nifty Realty surged 3.04%, with MidCap and SmallCap indices also closing higher amid positive global cues and falling crude oil prices.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav filed nomination papers from Raghopur assembly seat, seeking a hat-trick. Accompanied by parents Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, and family members, he traveled amid enthusiastic supporters showering flower petals. The crowd was tightly controlled by security as Yadav filed papers at Hajipur collectorate, aiming to restore RJD’s power.
A 61-year-old man, Yashwant Jadhav from Wadki, Pune, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of the Shivajinagar district court building around 11:45 am on Wednesday. Police found a note in his pocket indicating frustration over a domestic issue. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Investigation ongoing.
Israel’s defense forces revealed that among four bodies returned by Hamas, one does not match any known hostages held since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023. The remains were examined at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Hamas is urged to return all deceased hostages promptly under the ceasefire deal.
Pakistan defeated South Africa in Lahore to rise to second place in the World Test Championship points table with 12 points from one match, matching Australia’s 36 points from three matches at 100% PCT. India slipped to fourth with a 61.90% PCT after seven matches played. Sri Lanka was in third place in the rankings.
Director Vamshi Paidipally’s much-anticipated Bollywood project takes a turn as Aamir Khan steps away despite initial interest. Undeterred, Paidipally has now pitched the same script to Salman Khan, eyeing a major comeback post-‘Varisu.’ Backed by Dil Raju, the film could mark a powerful North-South industry crossover if greenlit.
Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer cloud services amid rising AI and data demands. Airtel Cloud users can now access IBM’s AI-ready solutions across regulated sectors. The duo will also build multizone regions in Mumbai and Chennai to ensure secure, uninterrupted operations and support India’s growing cloud infrastructure needs.
US President Trump labeled the BRICS alliance an attack on the US dollar. He claimed he deterred prospective members by threatening tariffs, after which “everybody dropped out.” The bloc now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, calling them “anti-American” in recent remarks.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 16 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Tuesday, October 14, 72,473 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 23,900 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.35 crore on the same day.
Actor Pankaj Dheer, famed for his role as Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away at 68 today after battling cancer. Pankaj is known for TV and film roles and he leaves behind actor son Nikitin Dheer and daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar. Pankaj Dheer’s death leaves the industry and fans mourning a beloved icon.
Global Handwashing Day, observed on October 15, emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene in preventing disease. It promotes awareness about the simple yet powerful act of washing hands with soap, especially in schools, healthcare settings, and communities. The day serves as a global reminder to adopt healthy hygiene practices for overall health.
Hyundai Motor Company has offered attractive Diwali discounts across its range. Customers can avail up to ₹30,000 cash and ₹25,000 exchange bonus on the Grand i10 Nios. Offers include ₹30,000 on Aura, ₹40,000 on Exter, ₹50,000 on i20, ₹45,000 on Venue 1.2, and ₹25,000 on Venue Turbo. Corporate buyers get an extra ₹5,000 benefit.