Naxalites allegedly strangled BJP worker Satyam Punem in Bijapur’s Mujalkanker area, suspecting him of being a police informer. A pamphlet by the Maoist Madded committee claimed responsibility. Nearly 40 people have died in Maoist-linked violence across Bastar this year, with BJP leaders increasingly targeted in ongoing attacks.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Coolie,” though a commercial success, did not meet all box office expectations. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna as the villain and features a cameo by Aamir Khan. The movie is set for its television premiere on October 19, 2025, at 6 PM on Gemini TV, with audience reaction still […]
India’s 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies lifted their WTC point percentage to 61.9, keeping them third after 7 matches. Australia leads with 100%, followed by Sri Lanka. The West Indies remain winless, while Pakistan and South Africa are yet to begin their campaigns in this cycle. India will play the next test […]
India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in New Delhi, clinching a 2-0 Test series sweep. KL Rahul’s steady fifty guided the chase of 121 runs. With this victory, India secured their 10th consecutive Test series win against West Indies and stretched their unbeaten streak to 27 matches since 2002.
In a major reform, Maharashtra scrapped the area boundary rule for document registration in Mumbai. Citizens and businesses can now register property, rent, or inheritance documents at any of six designated stamp offices citywide. The move, launched via government notification, aims to simplify procedures and save time for residents.
A close fight is expected between the opposition BRS and the ruling Congress party in the upcoming Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll in Hyderabad. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and Congress candidate Naveen Yadav began their heated campaign. Nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, with polling scheduled for November 11, already opened yesterday.
“Baaghi 4,” the latest Bollywood action film starring Tiger Shroff and directed by A. Harsha, features Sonam Bajwa, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sanjay Dutt in key roles. Despite high expectations, it underperformed at the box office. Reports indicate a potential Amazon Prime Video rental release on October 17, 2025, though official confirmation is still awaited.
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Kurnool and Nandyal districts in Andhra Pradesh on October 16. In preparation, APSRTC is arranging 3,300 special buses. Of these, 3,070 will transport attendees to the Prime Minister’s address, while 80 buses are designated for police and security personnel, according to the APSRTC Managing Director.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit the US this week to discuss long-range weapon procurement with President Trump, after a productive call. Talks will focus on air defence and infrastructure protection amid intensified Russian attacks on energy facilities. Moscow warns of serious consequences if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine.
Buzz in film circles suggests that Bollywood star Salman Khan has given the nod to a script by renowned Telugu director Vamsi Paidipally. The project is expected to be produced by Tollywood’s Dil Raju. This exciting collaboration is generating strong anticipation, with an official announcement likely to be made in the coming days.
Delhi’s air quality dropped into the poor category, with the AQI at 189 amid calm winds and festive emissions. Experts expect further deterioration through Oct 16. Stubble burning levels are currently low but increasing, while pollution from transportation is the primary contributor. Clear skies persist, with temp’s forecast to reach 34°C by midweek.
Opposition leaders have intensified pressure on the Haryana govt over IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s alleged suicide, demanding action on his final note and his wife’s police complaint against senior officers. Rahul Gandhi will meet the family today. The family has withheld consent for autopsy and cremation, seeking FIR registration and arrests of accused officers.
The IPL 2026 mini-auction is likely to be held in India, after the last two editions took place in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Multiple reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to host the event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in the third week of December 2025. However, an official […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82503.65, up at 176.60 points or 0.21%, and the Nifty was at 25286.55, up at 59.20 points or 0.23%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.75 against the dollar.