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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will add ₹5 for the first three stages and ₹10 beyond that for most city services from October 6. Metro Deluxe and e‑Metro AC will have similar fares. These infrastructure fares aim to support the replacement of 2,800 diesel buses with electric ones and build charging infrastructure.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh smashed an unbeaten 103 off 52 balls to lead his side to a 157‑run chase in the third T20I versus New Zealand. His century broke Ricky Ponting’s previous top mark of 98, making him the first captain to hit a T20I tonne in New Zealand. Marsh won the Player of the […]
“They Call Him OG” completed 10 days at the box office, but high ticket prices had raised affordability concerns. Andhra Pradesh has now reverted to normal rates in single screens and multiplexes. Families can enjoy the film on the big screen, and altered scenes add fresh appeal, potentially boosting Sunday collections despite missing the Dussehra […]
New data links long-term exposure to polluted air with higher rates of anxiety and depression. Fine particulate matter may trigger brain inflammation, affecting mood regulation. Health agencies stress the importance of air purifiers, masks, and reducing outdoor activity during high pollution periods to safeguard mental well-being.
The IMD issued an orange alert for tomorrow that the state will experience heavy to very heavy rains, hail, thunderstorms and gusty winds in districts like Chamba, Kullu and Mandi. IMD also issued a yellow alert and forecasted heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds for broader regions for today and October 7.
A 22‑year‑old merchant navy cadet from Dehradun, Karandeep Singh Rana, disappeared on September 20 while aboard an oil tanker sailing from Iraq to China via Sri Lanka. His family appealed to the Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and the central government for help. The ship’s owner reported he went missing during deck duty.
Morocco’s youth, guided by the online group GenZ 212, are continuing their peaceful protests for an 8th day. They are demanding improved healthcare, education, job opportunities and govt accountability. They also criticised lavish spending on sports infrastructure while basic services languish. Protesters call for reforms and the resignation of PM Aziz Akhannouch.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the report on singer Zubeen Garg’s viscera sample from Delhi’s CFSL, expected by October 10, will clarify if poisoning was involved. Arrested co-singer Sekhar Jyoti blamed others, but authorities are cautious. Sarma visited Zubeen’s family personally, expressing grief and promising continued investigation under the Judicial Committee.
At least two people died and five were injured in a blast at a coaching centre in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities said the explosion likely resulted from concentrated methane in a basement septic tank, possibly triggered by a switchboard. Police and fire services responded, and a committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
A 27-year-old Indian student, Chandrashekar Pole from Hyderabad, was shot dead during a suspected robbery at a Dallas gas station in Texas. Pursuing a Master’s in Data Analytics at the University of North Texas, he worked part-time there. Police are investigating, while the Indian Consulate in Houston is assisting his family with repatriation formalities.
Ukraine alleges that China shared satellite intelligence with Russia to help target sites, some tied to foreign investors, though no proof was offered, and Beijing remained silent. Officials said that Moscow used this data in missile strikes, including a U.S.-owned factory hit in Aug that wounded 15. Earlier, Zelenskyy claimed China supplied weapons to Russia.
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said the Coldrif cough syrup linked to three child deaths was tested twice, by the state drug controller and RMSCL, and found safe. He said the children were comorbid and given the syrup without prescription. On banning 19 Kaysons Pharma drugs, he clarified it was a precautionary measure after […]
Kerala has suspended the sale and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup after reports from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked it to 11 child deaths. Health Minister Veena George said the move is precautionary. Samples have been sent for testing, and all stocks withdrawn. The action follows DGHS guidelines restricting cough syrups for infants.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas’s agreement to free hostages came only after strong military and diplomatic pressure from Israel and the U.S. He hopes returns will occur during Sukkot. Israel halted offensive strikes, but Gaza’s bombings, though reduced, still killed at least five Palestinians. Trump cautioned Hamas to act fast.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar accused the BJP-led government of land grabbing under the guise of surveys in Bihar. He questioned the allocation of over 1,000 acres in Bhagalpur to Adani at ₹1 per acre. Calling it a “vote and land thief government,” he criticized the Centre during a press meet in Patna.