Delhi traffic curbs as INDIA bloc marches to ECI; Connaught Place, Parliament Street affected

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for traffic regulation during the upcoming march by INDIA bloc MPs. This march is aimed at protesting alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Commuters are advised to avoid affected areas and consider using Metro or public transport. Security has been increased around key locations to maintain law and order during the protest.

Raid on KSU HQ led to shock, trauma for Jaiaw residents, Govt told

Shillong, Oct 5: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum today submitted a memorandum and dossier to the state government, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the midnight raid in Jaiaw on August 19. The raid was carried out to arrest high-ranking Khasi Students Union (KSU) members at their headquarters in Jaiaw hours after [] The post Raid on KSU HQ led to shock, trauma for Jaiaw residents, Govt told first appeared on Highland Post .

Gyanesh Kumar | INDIA Bloc MPs To March From Parliament To ECI, Demand Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

The INDIA bloc is stepping up its campaign against alleged vote theft and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition MPs will march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi, with Congress pushing for wider Opposition unity. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to join the protest, while the DMK and AAP will skip the march.

INDIA Bloc MPs to March to ECI Demanding Gyanesh Kumar's Ouster

Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties are expected to participate in the march and raise their concerns before the Election Commission

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election after housing bill defeat

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election set for November 29 after parliament rejected proposed housing relief measures. Nationwide protests erupted, with thousands demanding urgent action on housing affordability amidst increasing costs. The proposed measures included automatic renewal of tenancy contracts, but were voted down by opposition parties. Sanchez aims to secure a broader progressive majority to address legislative challenges facing his minority government.

Water shortage triggers protest in Sopore, residents block highway

Sopore, Oct 5:Residents of Rashidabad in Bomai, Sopore, blocked the Bandipora-Kupwara road on Monday while protesting prolonged disruption in drinking water supply, bringing traffic to a standstill. The residents said the locality has been facing an acute shortage of potable water for nearly a month, forcing households to struggle for basic drinking water. They alleged that repeated complaints to the Jal Shakti Department had failed to resolve the issue, with the supply frequently remaining disrupted for days. The protesters said the water supply was restored shortly after they blocked the road but alleged that such measures were temporary and the disruption recurred after a few days. This is not the first time we have been forced to protest. The department restores the supply after protests, but the problem returns again, resident Farooq Ahmad Mir said, demanding a permanent solution. The residents urged the Jal Shakti Department and district administration to inspect the existing water supply infrastructure and identify the cause of the repeated disruptions. The road blockade left vehicles, including buses and school buses, stranded on both sides, affecting commuters and students. A police team from Police Station Bomai reached the spot and intervened to manage the situation and restore traffic movement. Residents said they want a regular and reliable drinking water supply and should not have to repeatedly take to the streets to have their basic civic needs addressed.

Complex atlantoaxial stabilization surgery performed in high-risk patient at AIIMS Jammu

Jammu, Oct 5:All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfully performed a complex atlantoaxial stabilization surgery on a high-risk patient from Kolkata suffering from atlantoaxial rotatory instability, marking another important milestone in the institutes growing expertise in complex spine surgery. The atlantoaxial joint, located between the first and second cervical vertebrae, is responsible for nearly half of the necks rotational movement. Instability at this level can lead to severe restriction of neck movements, spinal cord compression, progressive weakness, gait disturbances and other disabling neurological deficits, making timely diagnosis and specialized surgical management essential. The patient, according to AIIMS Jammu spokesperson, is recovering well and showing encouraging neurological improvement following the procedure. The patient had been experiencing progressive restriction of neck movements along with weakness of all four limbs and had previously sought treatment at multiple tertiary care centres across the country before presenting to AIIMS Jammu. Detailed clinical evaluation and advanced radiological assessment by the Department of Orthopaedics confirmed a complex atlantoaxial rotatory instability requiring definitive surgical stabilization. The surgery was successfully performed by Dr Tarsem Motten and Dr Rashid Anjum, Department of Orthopaedics, who carried out stabilization of the atlantoaxial junction to restore spinal stability, relieve neural compression and prevent further neurological deterioration. The procedure was uneventful and the patient is currently comfortable and improving steadily after surgery, the doctors stated. Dr Amit Thakur, Additional Professor and Officiating Head, Department of Orthopaedics, emphasised that upper cervical spine surgery required meticulous preoperative planning, precise instrumentation and a coordinated multidisciplinary approach because of the close proximity of the spinal cord, vertebral arteries, and vital neural structures. He also highlighted that the Department of Orthopaedics at AIIMS Jammu was regularly performing complex spine and spinal deformity surgeries, offering advanced treatment for challenging spinal disorders. The case received specialised anaesthesia support from Dr Slomi Gupta and Dr Shruti Sharma, Department of Anaesthesia. Anaesthetic management in atlantoaxial instability requires careful airway planning, minimal cervical movement during intubation, and continuous neurological vigilance to ensure safe surgery. Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, congratulated the multidisciplinary team and noted that the successful management of this technically demanding case reflected the institutes expanding capability in advanced spine and craniovertebral junction surgery. He emphasised that the availability of modern surgical technology, including intraoperative neuromonitoring and navigation, together with experienced multidisciplinary teams, was enabling AIIMS Jammu to deliver world-class complex spine care within the region. The successful outcome further strengthens the Department of Orthopaedics comprehensive spine services and reinforces AIIMS Jammus position as a referral centre for complex spine and spinal deformity surgery, it was stated.

Bar Association, othersrally for establishment of HC bench in Kargil

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Bar Association Kargil, joined by key civil society organisations and local political and religious leaders, has intensified its agitation demanding the establishment of a dedicated circuit bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in Kargil. Following weeks of sustained protests and suspended court proceedings, members of the legal fraternity and civil society held a joint press conference in Kargil on Monday, warning of a large-scale public movement if their demand was not addressed within a week. The agitation gained momentum after reports surfaced that a permanent High Court bench was proposed to be established in Leh, sparking concerns in Kargil over equitable access to justice across the Union Territory. Clarifying their stance, leaders from the Bar Association emphasised that while they did not object to judicial infrastructure in Leh, equity and regional balance required regular sittings of a High Court bench in Kargil. Bar Association Kargil members said, This is not merely an issue concerning lawyers; it is linked to the larger public interest, the volume of cases and the fundamental right of timely, affordable access to justice for the people of Kargil. Highlighting the geographic hardships, civil society and political representatives noted that Kargils scattered population and severe winter weather made traveling outside the district for higher judicial remedies extraordinarily burdensome for litigants. They stressed that the absence of local High Court sittings disproportionately impacted marginalised citizens and rural communities who could not afford the financial and logistical strain of long-distance legal travel. The legal fraternity has already submitted formal representations outlining their grievances to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. With legal services, court appearances and notarial work halted across district courts, the leaders warned that the current peaceful protest would expand into a broader civil movement across the region if the administration failed to issue a concrete commitment within the one-week deadline. Member of Parliament Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan, Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Karhil Dr Mohd Jaffar Akhoon extended their full support to the demands of the Bar Association and urged the UT administration and the Chief Justice of the High Court to establish a High Court Bench in Kargil without further delay.

Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

France has been shaken by a wave of demonstrations by teenage students at high schools, or lycees, since late September demanding better classroom conditions

Tribal Students Protest in Mumbai After 48 Days of Struggle

Tribal students in Mumbai protest for educational rights, alleging mistreatment and demanding accountability from authorities. Tribal Students Protest in Mumbai After 48 Days of Struggle

Before the Chair Becomes Empty!

There is a chair in almost every home that slowly becomes quieter with time. Once, someone sat there every morning with a cup of tea, asking about everyones day. Someone waited for the sound of the front door, worried when a son came home late, prayed when a daughter was unwell and quietly celebrated every little achievement of the family. Then, one day, that chair becomes empty. And strangely, it is only after the chair becomes empty that we realise how much of the home was actually sitting in it. This is the story of our elders. We live in a world that moves faster than ever. We are busy building careers, paying bills, raising children, pursuing ambitions and trying to keep pace with an increasingly demanding life. Our phones connect us instantly with people thousands of kilometres away, yet sometimes we struggle to sit for ten minutes with the person sitting in the next room. We send messages to strangers, respond to notifications and scroll through hundreds of photographs, but sometimes forget to ask our parents a simple question: How are you feeling today? Perhaps it is not because we have stopped loving them. Perhaps we have simply become too busy to show it. But love that is never expressed can eventually feel like absence. Our elders remember a version of us that nobody else does. A father remembers the first time his son held his finger while learning to walk. A mother remembers the nights she stayed awake when her child had a fever. An elder brother remembers protecting his younger sibling. A grandmother remembers the little child who once ran towards her with open arms. We may have forgotten those moments, but they have not. Years pass. Children grow up. Families become busy. Houses become quieter. Yet somewhere inside the hearts of our elders, we remain the children they once carried. That is why an elderly parent may ask the same question again. That is why a mother may call even when there is nothing important to discuss. That is why a father may wait for his son to come home even when he knows the son is busy. It is not always about dependency. Sometimes, it is simply about belonging. A son may believe that providing financially is the greatest responsibility towards his parents. It is certainly important, but parents do not spend decades raising a child merely to receive money in old age. They want presence. They want respect. They want to know that their son has not become so successful that he has forgotten the people who stood beside him before he had anything to offer the world. A son should be able to provide not only a roof, but reassurance; not only medicine, but companionship; not only money, but dignity. There is a profound difference between keeping parents alive and making them feel alive. The latter requires time, patience and affection. The same responsibility exists between brothers and sisters. Growing up together creates a bond that adulthood should not erase. Brothers and sisters may eventually live in different places, have different professions and build separate families, but the relationship between them carries memories that cannot be recreated. A brother should not remember his sister only when a family function arrives. A sister should not need a reason to call her brother. Sometimes, a simple message saying, How are you? can revive a connection that years of busyness have weakened. Family relationships do not always break with a dramatic event. Sometimes, they simply become silent. And silence, when prolonged, can slowly become distance. Respecting elders, however, does not mean that younger people must surrender their individuality. Every generation sees the world differently. Young people have new ideas, while elders have accumulated experience. There will naturally be disagreements. But disagreement does not require humiliation. We can disagree without raising our voices. We can explain without insulting. We can choose a different path without making someone feel worthless. The maturity of a person is not demonstrated by how loudly they can win an argument. Sometimes maturity is demonstrated by knowing when to lower ones voice. You can prove your point and still protect someones heart. An elderly person should never be viewed merely as a burden. They are living repositories of memories, experiences and lessons. Their wrinkles are pages of a story. Their memories are chapters of a life that existed long before many of us understood what responsibility meant. Their mistakes are lessons, their sacrifices are history and their experiences can offer wisdom that cannot be found in a search engine. We should not look at their slower steps and see weakness. We should look at the distance those steps have already travelled. At the same time, respect within a family must travel in both directions. Elders deserve dignity, but younger members deserve understanding as well. A daughter-in-law deserves respect. A mother-in-law deserves respect. A son deserves understanding. A daughter deserves encouragement. A father deserves dignity. A mother deserves appreciation. A healthy family is not one where one generation controls another; it is one where generations learn to understand one another. The strongest families are not those without disagreements. They are those that know how to disagree without destroying affection. And there is another reason why the way we treat our elders matters so deeply: our children are watching. A child who sees his father respectfully helping his grandfather learns something more powerful than any lecture on morality. A child who sees his mother patiently listening to an elderly relative learns compassion without needing to be taught its definition. Children learn what family means by observing how we treat the oldest, weakest and most dependent members of our homes. One day, those children will grow up. One day, they will become busy. One day, their own parents will grow old. And the values they learned from us may return to us through the next generation. What we teach our children today may become the world we live in tomorrow. Perhaps, therefore, we should stop postponing affection. Do not wait for a hospital room to tell your parents that you love them. Do not wait for a funeral to speak about how good your father was. Do not wait for an old photograph to remember your mother. Do not wait until the chair is empty. Call them today. Sit beside them. Ask about their day. Listen to the same story again. Take them outside. Have tea with them. Put your phone away for a while. Sometimes, the person sitting quietly in front of us is not asking for anything extraordinary. They simply want to know that they still matter. There is something humbling about growing old. The hands that once held ours eventually begin to tremble. The feet that once ran after us eventually move slowly. The eyes that watched over us eventually need our support. This is not a tragedy. It is the natural cycle of life. Today, they need us. Tomorrow, perhaps we will need someone. And when that day comes, we may finally understand something that youth often makes difficult to see: the greatest wealth in old age is not what a person owns. It is who still comes to sit beside them. We often measure success by salaries, houses, vehicles, positions and achievements. But perhaps there is another measure of success that deserves equal importance: Did our parents feel proud of the people we became? Did our brothers and sisters feel that we stood beside them? Did our children learn kindness from us? Did the elders in our family feel respected? Because eventually, the noise of life fades. Ambitions become memories. Houses become quieter. And what remains are relationships. So, before that chair becomes empty, sit beside the person who is sitting there. Put your phone away. Pour two cups of tea. And listen. Because sometimes, the greatest gift we can give an elder is not something we buy. It is the feeling that, after everything they have done for us, they are still loved, still respected and still needed. And perhaps that is what makes a house a home, a relationship a bond, and a family truly a family. (The Author works at a premier Medical College in J&K. Email: waniishfaq0001@gmail.com )

Army provides desks to Poonch school

Poonch, Oct 5: The Indian Army provided desks to students of Government Higher Secondary School Arai in the remote Mandi area of Poonch district as part of its community outreach initiative. Brigadier H.S. Dhillon, Commander Six Brigade, attended the programme along with social worker Muhammad Farid Malik, Army personnel, students, teachers and local residents. Students presented cultural and educational performances during the event, while locals and school representatives highlighted infrastructure and other requirements of the institution. The Army assured the gathering that the issues raised by the community would be looked into and efforts made to address them. Students, teachers and residents appreciated the provision of desks, saying the initiative would help improve the learning environment at the school.

Congress Plans Peaceful March to Election Commission on October 6 Amidst Allegations of Voter Fraud

Congress to lead a peaceful march to the Election Commission on October 6, demanding accountability over voter list discrepancies. Congress Plans Peaceful March to Election Commission on October 6 Amidst Allegations of Voter Fraud

7 Haryana men held for assaulting 3 youths in Mandi

Filmmakers seek dedicated festival in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 5: Members of Kashmirs film fraternity have sought institutional, professional and financial support from the government to strengthen the local film ecosystem, besides demanding that the government organise a dedicated film festival in Jammu and Kashmir with local filmmakers, artists and technicians at its core. The demand was raised by a high-level delegation of the Kashmir Film & Television Association (KFTA), which called on Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq Ali on Monday and apprised him of the concerns and grievances of the indigenous film fraternity. The delegation, led by KFTA Chairman and Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) founder and director Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, said the local film fraternity should have a meaningful role in the planning and execution of government-sponsored film and cultural initiatives. The filmmakers stressed that an international film festival is a specialised artistic and professional undertaking requiring experience, technical expertise and sustained engagement with the filmmaking community. They urged the government to ensure that future festivals are professionally managed and that local filmmakers, artists and technicians are placed at the centre of their planning and execution. A key demand raised by the delegation was for the government to organise a regular film festival in Jammu and Kashmir that provides a platform to local filmmakers, actors, technicians and young talent. The delegation maintained that such an initiative would help create a sustainable film ecosystem in the region and provide local artists opportunities to showcase their work before wider national and international audiences. The filmmakers appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to strengthen the indigenous film fraternity through appropriate institutional, professional and financial support. The delegation also sought government support and institutional recognition for established local platforms such as KWFF, which, it said, had been sustained over the years through the efforts and resources of members of the local film fraternity. The delegation said the contribution of earlier indigenous film initiatives should be acknowledged in the official cultural history of Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation maintained that KWFF was not merely an annual event but a sustained cultural initiative aimed at promoting cinema and providing exposure to local filmmakers and young talent.

Sikh Community seeks restoration of Punjabi in J

Jammu Punjabi Morcha holds protest, urges inclusion of Punjabi in school curriculum Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: Members of the Sikh community held a peaceful protest rally here under the banner of the Jammu Punjabi Morcha, demanding the promotion and restoration of Punjabi as an official language in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters urged the Lieutenant [] The post Sikh Community seeks restoration of Punjabi in J&K schools appeared first on Northlines .

Activists issue 'people's impeachment' notice against CEC

Former civil servants and rights activists have issued a people's impeachment notice demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. They allege six charges against him, including undermining the Election Commission's functioning, mass disenfranchisement through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and compromising political impartiality. The group, including G K Pillai and Najeeb Jung, was prevented from submitting the notice at the EC office.

Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Contract Employee for Bribery

A contract employee in Kota was arrested for demanding a bribe under the PMAY scheme, while another suspect fled the scene. Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Contract Employee for Bribery

INDIA Bloc MPs to march to ECI office today; Rahul: Gyanesh changing Form 6 established

On Tuesday, INDIA bloc MPs will stage a march towards the Election Commission of India, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. This follows previous protests regarding the SIR and alleged electoral misconduct. Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of tampering with Form 6 to tilt the scales in their favor.

Demolition of last five Dalmandi bldgs in Kashi begins

Indian Navy among most powerful in world: Rajnath Singh hails force, flags future challenges

The Defence Minister cautioned naval personnel about the challenges they may face in the future. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command Sanjay Bhalla were also present on the occasion.

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Delegation Moves Notice of Impeachment Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over

A delegation of former senior civil servants and prominent social activists on Monday moved a comprehensive chargesheet and Peoples Notice of Impeachment against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of proved misbehaviour under Article 324(5) of the Constitution. Demanding his immediate resignation, the group alleged that the CEC has engaged in a sustained [] The post Delegation Moves Notice of Impeachment Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Disregard of Law appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer

Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, five years after the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The 2021 models introduced ProMotion displays, macro photography, a 3x Telephoto camera, and substantially longer battery life than their predecessors. They remain capable phones and support iOS 27 , but owners now have five generations of upgrades to consider. The iPhone 14 Pro brought the Dynamic Island , an Always-On display, a 48-megapixel Main camera, and Emergency SOS via satellite. The iPhone 15 Pro introduced the Action button and USB-C. The iPhone 16 Pro added larger displays, the Camera Control, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and expanded video capabilities. The iPhone 17 Pro adopted an aluminum unibody with vapor chamber cooling and upgraded the Telephoto and front-facing cameras. This year's iPhone 18 Pro adds the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture Main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and further gains in battery life and charging speed. For an iPhone 13 Pro owner, these changes accumulate across nearly every part of the phone. In the United States, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, each with 256GB of storage. That is $200 more than the corresponding iPhone 13 Pro model's 2021 starting price, although the older phones started with 128GB. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 13 Pro, so anyone buying one now will be looking at a used or refurbished device. Here are the key differences: Design and Display iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Stainless steel frame Aluminum unibody Textured matte glass back Ceramic Shield back Ceramic Shield front Ceramic Shield 2 front iPhone 13 Pro : 6.1-inch display iPhone 13 Pro Max : 6.7-inch display iPhone 18 Pro : 6.3-inch display iPhone 18 Pro Max : 6.9-inch display iPhone 13 Pro : 2,532-by-1,170-pixel resolution iPhone 13 Pro Max : 2,778-by-1,284-pixel resolution iPhone 18 Pro : 2,622-by-1,206-pixel resolution iPhone 18 Pro Max : 2,868-by-1,320-pixel resolution Always-On display Up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness Up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness Up to 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness Notch housing the TrueDepth camera Smaller Dynamic Island Dynamic Island can show up to three Live Activities at once Anti-reflective display coating Ring/Silent switch Customizable Action button Camera Control Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, and Alpine Green Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy Dimensions and Weight iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Height Pro : 146.7mm Pro Max : 160.8mm Pro : 150.0mm Pro Max : 163.4mm Width Pro : 71.5mm Pro Max : 78.1mm Pro : 71.9mm Pro Max : 78.0mm Thickness 7.65mm 8.75mm Weight Pro : 204 grams Pro Max : 240 grams Pro : 211 grams Pro Max : 249 grams Chip, Software, and Connectivity iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) A15 Bionic chip A20 Pro chip Made with TSMC's 5nm process Made with TSMC's 2nm process 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores 6-core CPU with two super cores and four efficiency cores 5-core GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Passive cooling Vapor chamber cooling for improved sustained performance Apple Intelligence and Siri AI support Lightning connector USB-C connector USB 2 transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps USB 3 transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s Video output up to 1080p using a Lightning adapter DisplayPort video output up to 4K HDR over USB-C Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 6 Thread networking First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Emergency SOS via satellite Messages via satellite Find My via satellite Crash Detection Rear Cameras iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 12-megapixel Wide camera 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with a new sensor and computational imaging pipeline Fixed /1.5 Main camera aperture Variable Main camera aperture with /1.48, /1.8, /2.8, and /4.0 settings Manual aperture control in the Camera app and support for aperture control in third-party apps Night mode Night mode with faster capture enabled by the variable-aperture Main camera 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera /1.8 Ultra Wide aperture /2.2 Ultra Wide aperture 12-megapixel Telephoto camera 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto camera 3x Telephoto camera with 77mm focal length 4x Telephoto camera with 100mm focal length 12-megapixel optical-quality 2x photos derived from the Main camera 12-megapixel optical-quality 8x photos derived from the Telephoto camera 6x optical zoom range 16x optical-quality zoom range Digital zoom up to 15x Digital zoom up to 40x Sensor-shift optical image stabilization on the Wide camera Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization on the Main camera Optical image stabilization on the Telephoto camera 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization on the Telephoto camera 12-megapixel photos from all three rear cameras 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos from all three rear cameras Fixed default Main camera view Customizable default lens for the Fusion Main camera Macro photography 48-megapixel macro photography Photonic Engine Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Photographic Styles Photographic Styles 3, with additional tone, color, texture, and grain controls Pro controls for shutter speed, white balance, and a live histogram Smart focus tracking Spatial photo capture Apple Reference Image capture using the Main camera True Tone flash with Slow Sync Adaptive True Tone flash Camera Control The iPhone 18 Pro adds a dedicated Camera Control that the iPhone 13 Pro lacks. It can be used to: Open the Camera app, take a photo, or press and hold to record video Lock focus and exposure with a light press and hold before reframing Slide to adjust exposure, depth, zoom, camera selection, Photographic Styles, and tone Open Visual Intelligence by pressing and holding, where the feature is available Front Camera iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 18-megapixel Center Stage camera with TrueDepth technology /2.2 aperture /1.9 aperture Autofocus Center Stage Portrait and landscape framing without rotating the iPhone Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Photographic Styles Photographic Styles 3 Video Recording iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Rear-camera 4K Dolby Vision recording up to 60 fps Rear-camera 4K Dolby Vision recording up to 120 fps Rear-camera Cinematic mode up to 1080p at 30 fps Rear-camera Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Front-camera Cinematic mode up to 1080p at 30 fps Front-camera Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps ProRes recording up to 4K at 30 fps, or 1080p at 30 fps on the 128GB model ProRes recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external storage Video recording directly to external storage over USB-C Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Spatial video recording at 1080p and 30 fps Dual Capture using the front and rear cameras simultaneously ProRes RAW support Apple Log 2 support Genlock support Audio Recording iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Stereo recording Spatial Audio and stereo recording Four studio-quality microphones Wind noise reduction Audio Mix Battery and Charging iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) iPhone 13 Pro : Up to 22 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 36 hours of video playback iPhone 13 Pro Max : Up to 28 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 45 hours of video playback iPhone 13 Pro : Up to 20 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 33 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 13 Pro Max : Up to 25 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 40 hours of streamed video playback Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes with a compatible 60W adapter or higher MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes using MagSafe with a compatible 35W adapter or higher Storage and Pricing iPhone 13 Pro (2021) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB iPhone 13 Pro : Launched at $999 in the U.S. with 128GB iPhone 18 Pro : Starts at $1,199 in the U.S. with 256GB iPhone 13 Pro Max : Launched at $1,099 in the U.S. with 128GB iPhone 18 Pro Max : Starts at $1,299 in the U.S. with 256GB Now discontinued Sold directly by Apple Is It Worth Upgrading From an iPhone 13 Pro? For most iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max owners ready to replace their phone, the iPhone 18 Pro is a very worthwhile upgrade. Five years of changes bring noticeable improvements to battery life, charging, outdoor display visibility, photography, and connectivity. The iPhone 13 Pro already has ProMotion and a capable three-camera system, but those strengths do not erase the breadth of the newer model's improvements. Battery life may be the most immediate benefit, especially for an iPhone 13 Pro whose original battery has aged. Faster wired charging and USB-C also make the newer phone easier to live with, particularly if your other devices already use USB-C. The camera upgrade is substantial across the whole system. All three rear cameras move from 12 to 48 megapixels, while the variable-aperture Main camera adds creative control and the Telephoto camera extends from 3x to 4x, with an additional optical-quality 8x option. The higher-resolution front camera, autofocus, and Center Stage are useful for group photos and video calls. Video creators gain considerably more through higher frame rates, improved Cinematic mode, external recording, and professional formats. The A20 Pro and vapor chamber make the strongest performance case for demanding games, long recording sessions, and other sustained work. The iPhone 18 Pro also supports Apple Intelligence, while the iPhone 13 Pro does not, even though both run iOS 27. The main physical trade-offs are size and weight: both iPhone 18 Pro models are taller, thicker, and slightly heavier. Some users may find the iPhone 18 Pro's aluminum chassis to be more vulnerable to dents and damage, even though the front and rear glass is stronger. U.S. buyers who rely on a physical SIM must also move to eSIM. If you need to delay a new purchase, replacing an iPhone 13 Pro's battery can extend its usefulness. For owners prepared to buy now, however, the accumulated improvements make upgrading easy to justify. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading? first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Pluralism in Geneva, containers in Islamabad: Pakistan's double-faced reality exposed once again

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, stood before the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 29, 2025 and warned his colleagues against populism, ultra-nationalism and arrow interpretations of nationalism, before closing with the line -- It is time to promote pluralism. It's time to accept diversity. Fourteen months later, on September 25, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took the podium at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and told the world that Pakistan had chosen dialogue over confrontation, that it would give Kashmiris full diplomatic, political, and moral support, and that the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur was proof of Islamophobia in India. Both speeches were written for audiences outside Pakistan, and both said very little about the country they came from. However, the most revealing line in Sharif's address was one he probably did not mean as a confession, when he thanked Field Marshal Asim Munir for helping to create space for diplomacy. An elected Prime Minister crediting his Army Chief from the UN podium says more about where power sits in Pakistan than anything he said about Palestine or the Indus. Pakistans domestic challenges and its rhetoric in Geneva are very different. While similar diplomatic displays occur in our region, the extent to which they reflect reality is a matter for deeper introspection. This also highlights the need to consider the structure of the Pakistani state and the record of the past 18 months. The reality on the ground is different from the rhetoric and requires attention. Pakistan's own parliament has been told that of the 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras in the country only 37 remain operational, a figure placed before its Minority Caucus in late 2025, with the Hindu legislator Ramesh Kumar Vankwani blaming the Evacuee Trust Property Board, the body meant to protect these sites and long accused of being more interested in the land they stand on. Decay by neglect is slower than demolition, but the map it leaves behind is much the same. For the Ahmadis, the state does not wait for neglect. The communitys own records indicate 21 mosques desecrated, 381 graves destroyed and 250 Ahmadis booked in religious cases in 2025 alone. These figures are broadly consistent with the US Commission on International Religious Freedoms documentation including the demolition of three Ahmadiyya mosques in Punjab within 10 days in February and the lynching of Laeeq Cheema by a mob of over 400 in Karachi in April. In January 2025, police and municipal staff razed a pre-Partition mosque in Daska, built under the direction of Pakistan's first Foreign Minister Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, after months of pressure from the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, even though the community had complied with the official notice. In effect, the police are doing the work the mob demands. The smaller communities sit further down the same ladder. The Dawoodi Bohras of Karachi were bombed in 2012 and again in 2015, and while they do not face the legal exclusion the Ahmadis do, their experience shows that the hierarchy of belonging now runs inside Islam as well as outside it. Pakistan's roughly 14,500 Baha'is, named in the Constitutions definition of non-Muslims, face exclusion rather than mass violence. This is the reality for the Bah community in Pakistan. Pakistan still has civil society organisations, some of them among the bravest in South Asia, but it no longer has a civil society in any working sense, a space where citizens can organise and criticise without being treated as enemies of the state. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) recorded 273 new enforced disappearances in 2025, and at the launch of its report in May 2026 Hina Jilani said the state had surrendered to the security apparatus and Pakistan had become a security state. The tools are legal, which is what makes them durable. On January 2, 2026 an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad handed journalists including Moeed Pirzada, Shaheen Sehbai and Wajahat Saeed Khan two life sentences each, in absentia, for May 9 digital terrorism, and three weeks later the human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were sentenced to 17 years each under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for their tweets, a sentence the Supreme Court suspended only in September. The clearest evidence, however, came from Pakistanis themselves. When the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party took to the streets of Delhi over the NEET paper leaks in July 2026 and the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, Pakistani content creators watched with something close to envy. Muhammad Waleed said Pakistan never had a democracy to begin with, Mahwash Ajaz pointed out that Indian protesters sing 'Vande Mataram' while Pakistani protesters are labelled separatists, and the former Dawn Editor Cyril Almeida called Jantar Mantar a warning to Pindi. The Indian state was hardly gentle with the protesters, but the creators were not praising Indian policing, they were noticing that protests in India could still produce a result, and that the same channel had been closed at home. The most striking contrast is in Kashmir. Sharif mentioned to the General Assembly that Kashmiris have been waiting for eight decades for a plebiscite, which is just two months after Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) held its own legislative election, all while being cut off from the internet. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, a coalition of traders, transporters, lawyers and students that began in 2023 with protests over wheat and electricity prices, had moved on to demanding the abolition of the 12 assembly seats reserved for refugees living elsewhere in Pakistan, seats widely seen as the route through which Islamabad's parties manufacture majorities in Muzaffarabad. The local government banned the committee under anti-terrorism law on June 5, and by July 28 Amnesty International counted at least 40 dead, 34 of them protesters. In effect, a state that has not let the Kashmiris it already governs decide who sits in their own assembly is asking the world to hold a plebiscite for the Kashmiris it does not. At the same time, the capital was telling its own version of the story. In the weeks around the UNGA address, Islamabad was walled off with shipping containers, at least 2,000 of them according to BBC Urdu, stacked two storeys high with spikes welded on top, to stop the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from marching for Imran Khan's release, and the city earned the name 'Containeristan'. The New York Times quoted an Islamabad urban economist who observed that containers, normally a symbol of trade, had become symbols of chaos and restriction, while truckers in Karachi refused to drive north for fear of having their vehicles seized. Talks between the government and the opposition broke down in the early hours of October 4 over whether PTI leaders could even meet Khan and his doctors, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set the march off from Lakki Marwat the same afternoon. India's right of reply, which called Sharif's administration a Form 47 government, and the side events at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, where the Kashmiri radio jockey Harleen Kour spoke of strikes and shutdowns giving way to entrepreneurship on the Indian side, were predictable and should be read as such. What is harder to dismiss is that the critique India voiced had already been made by the HRCP, by Pakistani lawyers and by Pakistani content creators in their own words. The contradiction persists because it is inherent in the structure. The Pakistani state derives its international standing through strategic usefulness as a frontline ally, a mediator between Washington and Tehran or a partner in the Mecca defence pact. The greater its reliance on these roles the less it requires to earn legitimacy from its citizens through transparent elections or open courts. However, as the role of the Army has shifted from being a tacit power broker or the kingmaker, if one has to use the major political lexicon in South Asia to an overt power-sharer demanding its rightful share in the making of the Pakistani story. But the Pakistan story is a troubled road where all of the Generals have seen their legitimacy eroded, Munir will be next in line. At the same Geneva conference where Sadiq spoke of pluralism, the Swedish Speaker described how democratic backsliding usually unfolds, with attacks on free expression and the media first, then manipulation of the electoral system, then attacks on civil society. Pakistan has gone through all three, and its leaders continue to speak abroad as though it has not. The march now moving towards Islamabad will show whether the system still has any room to absorb dissent, or whether the removal of its safety valves has left coercion as the only instrument it is willing to use. If the past is a prologue, then the report in the New York Times on how Islamabad is becoming Containeristan and how state authorities, at times take containers and use them to stop democratic marches from coming to the city, serve as a glimpse on what level the state moves when any democratic pressure applies.

BJD Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday intensified its attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demand comes after the Supreme Court clarified that it had not approved amendments to Form 6 under the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Addressing a press [] The post BJD Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation Following Supreme Court Clarification on Form 6 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Amma Unavagam workers stage protest demanding regularisation of job in Virudhunagar

Javed Akhtar says message attributed to him lashing out at Abhijeet Dipke are as fake as fake can be

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, has issued a clarification with regards to a recent fake message attributed to him. On Monday, the veteran writer took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note quashing the claims that he lashed out at CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and said that the message is fake. He wrote, I, Javed Akhtar want to tell every one that the fake message on the social media that I have criticised CJP and run down Abhijeet Dipke is as fake as fake can be. He further mentioned, I am surprised that those who are opposing Dipke and CJP need to borrow credibility from someone like me !! . Yeh Haalut hogayee hai ??? Sad. A fake message has circulated on social media, claiming that the veteran lyricist and screenwriter criticised Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The purported message described Dipke as a puppet of Arvind Kejriwal and accused the CJP of pursuing an anti-BJP agenda. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has launched a fresh protest campaign demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The agitation began in Mumbai on October 2, with hundreds of supporters gathering at Shivaji Park despite police denying permission for the demonstration. The CJP is protesting the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and has alleged irregularities in the exercise. The Election Commission has said the revision is intended to remove duplicate, deceased and ineligible voters while retaining eligible voters. The CJP has announced that the campaign will expand to other cities, including Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Dipke has also announced a return to Delhi, with a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 if ECI does not resign. Delhi Police detained few protestors during a demonstration on October 4, 2026.

Pakistan Weighs Emergency Rule in KP as PTI Marches on Islamabad

Pakistan has entered a fresh phase of political uncertainty as the federal government considers imposing emergency measures or Governors Rule in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where former Prime Minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party remains in power. The move comes amid a large-scale PTI march toward the national capital, Islamabad, demanding [] The post Pakistan Weighs Emergency Rule in KP as PTI Marches on Islamabad appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Sanitation workers in Dharmapuri go on strike demanding minimum wages

CPI(M) alleges double standards in police action against protests in Kasaragod

Speaking to the media on Monday, CPI(M) Kasaragod district secretary M. Rajagopalan alleged the police are adopting double standards in dealing with protests against Minister O.J. Janeesh, arresting and remanding DYFI activists while allegedly taking no comparable action against BJP workers involved in similar protests.

Tejashwi Yadav announces Bihar-wide protest against CEC, Centre

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav has announced a series of protests across Bihar as part of the INDIA alliances campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government. Yadav said Bihar, which he described as the birthplace of the INDIA alliance and a cradle of democracy, would once again become the centre of a major political movement. Referring to the 2025 Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Yadav said: It was from Bihar that the dismantling of democracy began. He added that, as citizens of Bihar who believe in democracy and the Constitution, we will not allow democracy to be destroyed at any cost. Yadav said opposition parties had jointly decided their future course of action. According to him, INDIA alliance constituents will organise protest marches across all blocks of Bihar on October 7, targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the opposition parties would subsequently intensify the agitation on October 8, when Mahagathbandhan constituents would stage sit-ins at district headquarters across the state. A separate march to the Governors House has also been planned in Patna on the same day. I will be present in Patna myself, alongside MLAs, MLCs and MPs. We will raise our voices against the way votes were looted; this amounts to the murder of democracy, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances, Yadav said. The INDIA bloc has been campaigning against the Election Commission over its handling of electoral roll revision and has demanded action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition alliance has also announced a wider protest programme over what it describes as irregularities in the electoral process. An INDIA alliance meeting was held in New Delhi on September 30, with Tejashwi Yadav among the leaders participating in discussions on the oppositions response to the Election Commission. The meeting focused on the blocs campaign against alleged electoral irregularities and its demand for action against Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition parties subsequently announced plans for a broader movement targeting the Centre and the Election Commission. The INDIA blocs campaign has also included protests in Bihar. On October 2, Grand Alliance constituents in the state participated in programmes demanding the resignation of the CEC and opposing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Rajasthan: ACB arrests contractual employee in bribery trap

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 5 (IANS) Acting on the directions of the ACB Headquarters, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Kota unit, conducted a trap operation on Monday and arrested Akhilesh Meena, a contractual employee of the Kota Municipal Corporation, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. Meanwhile, another accused contractual employee, Naresh Verma, fled the spot after sensing the trap operation. Efforts to locate and apprehend him are underway. Govind Gupta, Director General of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, stated that the complainant had lodged a complaint with Vijay Swarnkar, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Kota. The complainant alleged that Akhilesh Meena and Naresh Verma, both contractual employees of the Kota Municipal Corporation, were demanding a bribe from the first instalment of Rs 50,000 sanctioned for house construction under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). They allegedly threatened to withhold approval of subsequent instalments if the bribe was not paid. Following the complaint, verification of the alleged bribe demand was conducted on October 1, 2026. During verification, it was confirmed that Akhilesh Meena had allegedly demanded Rs 10,000, while Naresh Verma had allegedly demanded Rs 5,000. After confirmation of the demand, the ACB conducted a trap operation on Monday under the supervision of Omprakash Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kota Range, and the direction of Vijay Swarnkar, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Kota. The operation was led by Anish Ahmed, Deputy Superintendent of Police. During the operation, Akhilesh Meena, a contractual employee of the Kota Municipal Corporation, was arrested red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant outside the Kota Municipal Corporation premises. Meanwhile, Naresh Verma fled the spot after becoming aware of the trap operation. The ACB team is conducting searches to locate and apprehend him. Interrogation of the arrested accused, Akhilesh Meena, and further proceedings are under way under the supervision of Smita Srivastava, Additional Director General of Police, ACB, and S. Parimala, Inspector General of Police, ACB. The ACB will register a case under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and undertake further investigation. Efforts to locate and arrest the absconding accused, Naresh Verma, are continuing. The ACB stated that if a case, including a formal complaint or preliminary enquiry, has been registered against an individual, the concerned person may contact the ACB directly to present their side or submit an explanation. As part of its standard operating procedure, the ACB takes decisions regarding investigation only after a detailed examination of any explanation submitted.

Supreme Court Questions CEC Powers As Opposition Steps Up SIR Protest

With the Supreme Court examining key issues related to the Chief Election Commissioner's powers and decision-making process, the political battle over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is intensifying. Nineteen Opposition parties are set to march to the Election Commission seeking greater transparency and safeguards against voter exclusions, while also demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The ECI and BJP have rejected the allegations. As AAP stays away from the joint protest, the debate now centres on electoral trust, institutional accountability, and whether the Opposition can sustain a united campaign against the Commission.

Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite strike demanding release of detained peers, restoration of fuel subsidies

SIR row: 'Who is accountable?' Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Anil Desai questions EC

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai questioned the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raised concerns over voter deletions in Maharashtra and backed the Opposition's October 6 protest, demanding accountability for the issues surrounding the exercise

Rahul Gandhi to join MPSC protesters in Pune on Oct 7, 8

MPSC aspirants are protesting in Pune, demanding reforms and the resignation of the MPSC chairman due to alleged paper leaks. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announced that Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet the protesters on October 7 or 8. The Maharashtra government has already terminated an MPSC secretary and initiated a judicial inquiry into the commission's functioning.

Maharashtra CM Requests Judicial Probe into MPSC Paper Leak Scandal

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Kolkata: SRFTI students seek security post-Hindutva protest

Kolkata: Police maintained a vigil at the gate of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, on Monday, October 5, as students continued their academic boycott, demanding security following a protest by members of the Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha on the campus a day earlier. SRFTI Students Union general secretary Nachiket told news agency Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

India Football: Jamil Confident Ahead Of Uruguay Clash

India's head coach Khalid Jamil and left-back Akash Mishra discuss the team's short recovery time and the significant challenge posed by two-time world champions Uruguay, following their 0-4 defeat to Brazil. Despite the demanding schedule, the team remains focused on performing well in the upcoming friendly, with players acknowledging the importance of competitive football.

Lawyers Block Road Demanding Arrests Over Court Attack

Lawyers in Kolkata's Bankshall Court staged a protest march and road blockade, demanding the immediate arrest of individuals responsible for allegedly throwing eggs and attacking advocates on court premises last week. They also called for improved security measures within the court.

TDB employees union stage protest

The union staged a demonstration outside the TDB headquarters, demanding that the traditional appointment procedure be followed.

Best iPad Prime Day deals October 2026: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini

Macworld Best iPad deals at Amazon U.S. iPad (128GB) : $399 ($50 off, MSRP $449) iPad mini (128GB) : $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($100 off, MSRP $749) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : $849 ($100 off, MSRP $949) 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199) 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,550 ($149 off, MSRP $1,699) 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,299 ($400 less than M5 equivalent) Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K. iPad (256GB) : 509 (20 off, RRP 529) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : 899 (50 off, RRP 949) PRICES CHECKED 5 OCTOBER 2026 Amazons October Prime Day sale takes place on October 6 and 7, and it could be one of the best opportunities this year to buy an iPad for less. That matters more than usual in 2026 because Apple raised iPad prices substantially in June. The standard iPad now starts at $449/429, the iPad mini at $599/599, the 11-inch iPad Air at $749/749, and the 11-inch iPad Pro at $1,199/1,199. Retailer discounts can therefore save hundreds compared with buying directly from Apple. But not every iPad deal will be worth grabbing. The M4 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro are both relatively recent models and arent expected to be replaced until 2027, making a strong Prime Day discount easy to recommend. The situation is different for the iPad mini. Apple is widely expected to introduce a new model soon, potentially before the end of October, with an OLED display among the biggest rumored upgrades. And while the current A16 iPad probably wont be replaced until early 2027, it remains the only iPad Apple sells that doesnt support Apple Intelligence. Below, were tracking the best October Prime Day iPad deals and explaining which discounts are genuinely worth taking and which models you may be better off waiting for. Of course, Prime Day isnt just for iPads. If youre looking for a new Mac, Apple Watch, or set of AirPods, check out our big roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals . Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals M4 iPad Air Best Prime Day buy Apple Inc The iPad Air is Apples only tablet to get an update in 2026 (so far) and we havent seen much in the way of significant savings yet. The various sizes and storage configurations have been hovering at $40-$50 off for several weeks, so we expect Prime Day to bring lower prices of around $100 off. But if you want a full-sized tablet, the Air represents the sweet spot for screen size and performance. With Apple driving up iPad Air prices by $150/150 grab a bargain while you can. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $100 off nearly every iPad Air on Amazons U.S. store. Get iPad Air, M4, 11-inch, 128GB for $649 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon U.K. hasnt yet cut prices on the iPad Air, beyond a 50 saving on a 13-inch model with 128GB storage. Wed hold out for discounts on the rest of the range unless thats the one you want. Get iPad Air, M4, 13-inch, 128GB for $899 iPad Pro Buy if you need the power Apple Inc The iPad Pro is Apples best tablet, with the fastest chip, most RAM, and best display. Its probably more tablet than you need, but if you dont mind paying a premium, which is even higher now than it was before the price hikes in June, youll be getting an incredible tablet. U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently slashing the price of the iPad Pro by $100 . We also spotted a M4 iPad Pro with a deal that puts it $400 below the equivalent model. Get iPad Pro, M4, 13-inch, 256GB for $1,299 U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has not yet dropped U.K. for the iPad Pro by more than 12, so wed hold out for better deals. We have previously seen considerably lower prices, including 929 for the 11-inch model. Watch Amazon's iPad Pro page iPad (A16) Only buy at a substantial discount Apple The A16 iPad remains Apples cheapest tablet, but Apple raised its price by $100/100 in June, and it is the only current iPad without Apple Intelligence. A new iPad is expected later in 2026 or in early 2027, likely with a newer processor, more RAM and Apple Intelligence support, so we wouldnt recommend paying close to the current $449/429 price. If Prime Day brings the 128GB model below its pre-price hike price of $349 we might consider it, but wed prefer to see it drop more than that. It remains a very good budget iPad for browsing, streaming, schoolwork and everyday use. U.S. Prime Day price: At $399, wed pass. A price around $349 would restore its old Apple price and make it more appealing, while anything significantly below that would qualify as a genuinely strong Prime Day deal. Get iPad, A16, 128GB for $399 U.K. Prime Day price: In the U.K. the best discount so far is 20 off. Get iPad, A16, 256GB for 509 iPad mini Buy cautiously: replacement expected very soon Apple Be particularly careful with iPad mini deals this Prime Day. The current A17 Pro model is an excellent compact tablet with Apple Intelligence support, but it launched in October 2024 and could be replaced within weeks. October is now the leading launch window for the next iPad mini , with reports pointing to an OLED display and newer processor. We wouldnt pay close to Apples $599/599 price. A substantial Prime Day discount could still make sense if you need one now and dont care about OLED, but otherwise this is the iPad wed be most inclined to wait for. U.S. Prime Day price: Theres $100 off the iPad mini at Amazon U.S. Get iPad mini, A17 Pro, 128GB for $499 U.K. Prime Day price: Just 5 off the iPad mini so far in the U.K. Come back later. Watch Amazon's iPad mini page iPad Prime Day price watch Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apples iPads, these are our buying recommendations: Model Lowest Ever U.S. Price Lowest Ever U.K. Price Buying Advice iPad (A16) $271.29 299 The standard iPad is the best value option, especially if it falls to, or below, $299/299 . There are trade-offs to consider, including lack of support forApple Intelligence,though, and a new model is expected in the next few months. iPad mini (A17 Pro) $349 399 The iPad mini is an excellent compact tablet, but a new model with an OLED display could arrive soon. At $399/399 or less it may still be worth buying if you dont care about OLED; otherwise, wed wait. 11-inch iPad Air (M4) $520 578.99 The iPad Air offers high-end performance and portability without the premium price of the iPad Pro if you can find it for less than $560/570 , all the better. 13-inch iPad Air (M4) $700 768.99 The 13-inch iPad Air is ideal for users who need a large screen for multitasking or creative projects, but do not require the features of the Pro model. An easy recommendation at $ 699/749 , if it drops to that level. 11-inch iPad Pro (M5) $800 929 We think this is the best tablet on the market for power users and creative professionals. If the price dips below $800/929 we recommend buying. 13-inch iPad Pro (M5) $1,149 1,169.10 If you want the ultimate iPad laptop and find the 13-inch iPad Pro for around $1,149/ 1,149 we recommend it. Best iPad Deals Right Now Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price. Well start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest. U.S. deals iPad Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A16, 128GB $399 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $449 $349 $271.29 A16, 256GB $499 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $549 $449 $349.72 A16, 512GB $699 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $749 $649 $499 iPad mini Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A17 Pro, 128GB $499 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $599 $499 $349 A17 Pro, 256GB $599 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $699 $599 $479 A17 Pro, 512GB $799 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $899 $799 $679 iPad Air Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB $649 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $749 $599 $519.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB $749 Get the deal at Amazon $19 off $849 $699 $609.99 M4, 11-inch, 512GB $949 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,049 $899 $789 M4, 11-inch, 1TB $1,329 Get the deal at Amazon $20 off $1,349 $1,099 $1,016.50 M4, 13-inch, 128GB $849 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $949 $799 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB $949 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,049 $899 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 512GB $1,149 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,249 $1,099 $999 M4, 13-inch, 1TB $1,449 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,549 $1,299 $1,199 iPad Pro iPad Pro New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB $1,099 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,199 $999 $799.91 M5, 11-inch, 512GB $1,299 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,399 $1,199 $999.99 M5, 11-inch, 1TB $1,649 Get the deal at Amazon $150 off $1,799 $1,599 $1,399.99 M5, 11-inch, 2TB $2,199 Get the deal at Amazon $100 $2,299 $1,999 $1,799 M5, 13-inch, 256GB $1,399 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,499 $1,299 $1,149 M5, 13-inch, 512GB $1,299 Get the deal at Amazon $400 off $1,699 $1,499 $1,341 M5, 13-inch, 1TB $1,949 Get the deal at Amazon $150 off $2,099 $1,899 $1,723 M5, 13-inch, 2TB $2,549 G e t the deal at Amazon $50 off $2,599 $2,299 $2,083.12 U.K. deals iPad Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest A16, 128GB 409.97 Get the deal at Amazon 19 off 429 329 299 A16, 256GB 509 Get the deal at Amazon 20 off 529 449 399 A16, 512GB 723.71 Get the deal at Amazon 5 off 729 649 579 iPad mini Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest A17 Pro, 128GB 594.66 Get the deal at Amazon 5 off 599 499 399 A17 Pro, 256GB 698 Get the deal at Amazon 1 off 699 599 519 A17 Pro, 512GB Out of stock 899 799 739.97 iPad Air Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB 743.57 Get the deal at Amazon 749 599 578.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB 842.83 Get the deal at Amazon 849 699 678.96 M4, 11-inch, 512GB 1,049 at Amazon 1,049 899 869.95 M4, 11-inch, 1TB 1,349 at Amazon 1,349 1,099 M4, 13-inch, 128GB 899 Get the deal at Amazon 50 off 949 799 768.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB 1,049 at Amazon 1,049 899 867.17 M4, 13-inch, 512GB 1,249 at Amazon 1,249 1,099 1,060.09 M4, 13-inch, 1TB 1,549 at Amazon 1,549 1,299 1,253 iPad Pro Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB Out of stock 1,199 999 929 M5, 11-inch, 512GB 1,386.66 Get the deal at Amazon 12 off 1,399 1,199 1,099 M5, 11-inch, 1TB Out of stock 1,799 1,599 M5, 11-inch, 2TB Out of stock 2,299 1,999 M5, 13-inch, 256GB 1,496.62 Get the deal at Amazon 2 off 1,499 1,299 1,169.10 M5, 13-inch, 512GB 1,699 at Amazon 1,699 1,499 1,349 M5, 13-inch, 1TB 2,092.76 at Amazon 8 off 2,099 1,899 1,769 M5, 13-inch, 2TB 2,596.39 Get the deal at Amazon 3 off 2,599 2,299 2,599 Which iPad should you buy? Theres an iPad for everyone. Foundry iPad:The budget recommendation The standard iPad is the best choice if price is your priority. Its powerful enough for everyday tasks, streaming, schoolwork and casual gaming, but its the only current iPad that doesnt support Apple Intelligence. With a replacement expected in early 2027, wed look for a substantial Prime Day discount. iPad mini:Best for portability The iPad mini is the best choice if you want maximum portability, but wed be cautious about buying one this Prime Day. A new model could arrive later in October, with an OLED display among the expected upgrades. Only buy the current model if the discount is good enough to compensate. iPad Air:Best choice for most buyers The M4 iPad Air is the best choice for most people and probably the safest Prime Day buy. It offers considerably more performance than the standard iPad without the expense of the Pro, comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and isnt expected to be replaced until 2027. iPad Pro:Best for professionals/creative users The M5 iPad Pro is aimed at demanding creative and professional users who will benefit from its performance and OLED display. Its also safe to buy this Prime Day, but most people will get better value from the iPad Air. For more advice read our guide to the Best iPad . Prime Day iPad deals to avoid Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry When deciding whether to shop for an iPad deal, we recommend you keep a few things in mind: If youre considering an iPad as a laptop replacement, remember to factor in the price of a keyboard. Adding an Apple keyboard case can add hundreds to the cost and, depending on the iPad, push the total close to or above the price of a MacBook. The arrival of the lower-cost MacBook Neo makes that comparison even more important. Be particularly cautious about iPad mini deals. The current A17 Pro model could be replaced as soon as later in October, with an OLED display among the expected upgrades. Unless the Prime Day discount is substantial, you may be better off waiting. The iPad (A16) is currently the only tablet in Apples active lineup that does not support Apple Intelligence. A replacement is expected in early 2027, so avoid paying close to Apples full price. A substantial discount, however, can still make the current model a good-value choice. Deals on older or refurbished iPads can be tempting, but check software support before buying. iPadOS 27 drops support for several older models, so make sure the iPad youre considering can run the current operating system. Avoid paying extra for a Cellular model unless you truly need it. Cellular versions cost significantly more and may also require a monthly data plan. If you usually carry an iPhone, Personal Hotspot is often a cheaper alternative. Casual users should also think twice before jumping on an iPad Pro (M5) deal. Unless you need its OLED display or additional performance for demanding creative and professional workflows, the M4 iPad Air offers better value for most people. Likewise, dont pay extra for the iPad Pros nano-texture glass unless you regularly work in bright or uncontrolled lighting. Should you buy an iPad during Prime Day? October Prime Day is one of the better times of the year to buy an iPad, particularly after Apple raised iPad prices substantially in June. Amazons October sale often comes close to Black Friday pricing, so a good deal could offset much of Apples price increase. The model you choose matters, though. The M4 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro are relatively safe buys because neither is expected to be replaced until 2027. The A16 iPad can also be worth buying at a substantial discount, although it is the only current iPad without Apple Intelligence. Wed be much more cautious about the iPad mini, as a new model could arrive soon after Prime Day. There are a few other things to consider before making a purchase: Prime membership is required : Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If youre not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazons 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / 95 annually, or $14.99 / 8.99 / AU$6.99 every month. Other sales : If you miss Prime Day, youll have another chance to save during the Black Friday sales in November which historically brings some of the lowest iPad prices of the year. Student Discounts : Students can save significantly through the Apple Education Store. For example, students can save $50/50 on the iPad Air and $100/100 on the iPad Pro when shopping at Apples U.S. Education Store or Apples U.K. Education Store . Compare Prices : Amazon isnt always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing promotions around the time of Prime Day, so its worth comparing prices before buying. Prime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. Why you can trust Macworlds recommendations The Prime Day iPad deals picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. Weve reviewed everything we recommend, and we wont tell you to buy something thats not an actual deal. We track current prices against previous lows and only highlight discounts we think are worth considering. During Prime Day, we continually update this page as better deals appear, selecting the configurations that offer the best value for each product type. Apple products are expensive, so we focus on prices wed be willing to pay ourselvesand deals we believe will genuinely save you money. Prime Day 2026: More outstanding Apple deals Throughout the Prime Day sale, we constantly check Amazons listings to find the best deals. Weve tested all of the models we recommend here and only select the very best dealsso if you see an iPad listed here, youll know its at or near its all-time low price. And its not just iPads. For more great deals see our round ups of the Best Prime Day Apple deals 2026. Best Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026 Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026 Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026 @macworld.com Avoid getting screwed on Prime Day primeday #apple original sound Macworld Macworld

The tale of two theatres in Shivamogga

Two renovated auditoriums - Shivaram Karanth Rangamandira at Heggodu and Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Rangamandira at Tumari have been inaugurated recently

Khordha Headmaster Caught Taking Rs 15K Bribe

The Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended Shaikh Rayaz Alli, the Headmaster of a Government Upper Primary School under the Balipatna Block in Khordha district, while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000. The accused headmaster was caught red-handed demanding and accepting the illegal gratification from his predecessor, the former headmaster of the school. [] The post Khordha Headmaster Caught Taking Rs 15K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

'So tired': Haaland's gruelling schedule taking its toll

Norway striker Erling Haaland is reportedly suffering from physical fatigue due to a demanding schedule for both club and country. His manager and teammates have noted his exhaustion, and the Norwegian players' union has expressed serious concerns over the increasing workload on top athletes, calling for clearer guidelines.

SC says changes to Form 6 not made by court; says post-retirement immunity to CEC not available to even judges

SC hears petitions demanding suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of bias, administrative unilateralism, and procedural overreach during the SIR process

Always defame Hindus: BJP hits out at Congress on distorting Sanatan Dharma

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday hit out at senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, accusing him of repeatedly attempting to defame Hinduism and questioning Singh's remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Kadam's remarks came after Singh accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of distorting Sanatan Dharma and dividing the country along religious lines through the promotion of Hindutva. Singh's comments drew a sharp reaction from the BJP. The discourse in this country has shifted to constantly harping on Hinduism, driven by the RSS and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad promoting 'Hindutva', a term coined by Savarkar. Because of this, rifts have been created across the country between Hindus and Muslims, between Hindus and Sikhs, and between Hindus and Christians. India belongs to everyone. Unity in diversity is our strength, Singh said in a video posted on X. The 79-year-old Congress leader is set to undertake a 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', a foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya to protest what he described as the alleged exploitation of religion. He also claimed that the word Hindu does not appear in religious scriptures. Today, no one speaks of the Hindu religion; people speak of Sanatan Dharma. The word Hindu does not appear anywhere in our scriptures, be it the Vedas, Upanishads or Puranas. This is the Sanatan Dharma that the VHP and the RSS are distorting, Singh had said. Reacting to the remarks, Kadam told IANS, This is the same Digvijaya Singh who has always tried to defame Hindus. He linked our sacred saffron colour with terrorism. Kadam also turned to the construction and consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. When Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony was held in Ayodhya, and the idol was installed, he raised questions about the appearance of the idol. Congress leaders had such cruel and anti-Hindu views that the Ram Temple should not be built in Ayodhya, that the verdict should not come in favour of Hindus, and if it did, it should come late, he alleged. They still hold such views, and that is why they appointed their lawyers in the country's highest judiciary, Kadam added. The BJP MLA then reacted to the joint protest march led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Sunday. The protest targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Kadam questioned the nature of the protest and said, Was the Thackeray brothers' protest a protest or a fancy dress competition? Someone came dressed as Gabbar Singh, someone as the Election Commissioner, and many other impersonators. Perhaps it was a competition to see who could tell the most lies on stage. The leaders were telling lies one after another. A year ago, to be precise, 11 months ago, in November 2025, these same people took to the streets and protested, demanding the removal of names that appeared twice or thrice on the voter list and the names of fake voters, he said. Whose demand was this? It was the demand of those who launched the protest, and the Election Commission is currently carrying out the same work. Have they forgotten their own demands? Kadam asked. He also criticised the opposition leaders over their objections to electronic voting machines (EVMs). The EVMs they were talking about were introduced during the Congress regime. Even Congress members were speaking out against them, which is amazing. Uddhav Thackeray has been winning municipal elections for the past 30 years using these same EVMs, Kadam told IANS. Turning to the ongoing protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune, Kadam said the state government stood with the students and had accepted their demands. We stand with the MPSC students, and the Maharashtra government has accepted their demands, including 100 per cent support from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he said. However, Kadam alleged that leaders associated with the Sharad Pawar faction were attempting to use the students' agitation for political purposes. Now, if leaders of the Sharad Pawar faction are deliberately trying to promote petty politics by infiltrating their workers under the guise of these students, it is unfortunate, he said. The Maharashtra government does not have the authority to fulfil the demands the students are protesting for. How can it assume the authority that rests with the President? This movement is not of the students; it is of the Sharad Pawar faction, Kadam alleged. Meanwhile, Monday marked the fifth day of the MPSC students' protest in Pune. The agitation has seen three groups emerge amid differences over the various demands raised by the aspirants.

Anti-CEC stir: Several detained at NSUI

New Delhi: Several members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) were allegedly detained during their symbolic living dead protest near their headquarters at Raisina Road on Monday, October 5, demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, led by NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar, was held on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

RJD Accuses Election Commission of Bias Towards BJP Amid Controversy

RJD leaders criticize the Election Commissions actions, alleging bias towards BJP and demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. RJD Accuses Election Commission of Bias Towards BJP Amid Controversy

Yami Gautam's Himachal retreat is far from a typical celebrity home: Inside her 100-year-old property

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam and her husband, National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, have another place other than Mumbai that appears to hold a special place in their lives. The couple has been spending time at their property in Gohar, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, according to a report by the Free Press Journal.

Ensure Women Feel Safe Even at 10 PM: SC Slams Delhi Police Over Rising Rapes

The Supreme Court on Monday issued stern directions to the Delhi Police and the Centre, demanding concrete, ground-level action to curb rising incidents of rape and molestation in the national capital. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran emphasized that creating paper guidelines is insufficient to protect women in public spaces. Merely [] The post Ensure Women Feel Safe Even at 10 PM: SC Slams Delhi Police Over Rising Rapes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Temple wearable may aid pilot fitness checks, military readiness: Deepinder Goyal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Deepinder Goyal, founder of food delivery and quick commerce platform Zomato, has said that Temple, the company's upcoming wearable device, could eventually find applications far beyond health tracking, including in aviation and defence, where physiological data may help assess an individual's fitness for critical tasks. Responding to users on social media platform X, Goyal said the wearable could be used to determine whether pilots are fit to fly and help armed forces identify personnel best suited to undertake a mission on a given day. He was replying to a suggestion that Temple might help restaurant managers and chefs monitor stress levels during demanding work shifts. I would certainly have it on pilots to check if they are fit to fly. And on the air force to check who is the fittest to fly a mission today, Goyal wrote, indicating the broader potential of the technology beyond its current healthcare-focused use cases. The remarks highlight a possible future role for Temple in high-stakes environments where real-time physiological monitoring could support decision-making and readiness assessments. According to Goyal, data collected by the device could provide insights into a person's condition before undertaking activities that require high levels of concentration and performance. Goyal also outlined an ambitious long-term vision for the wearable, revealing that the company is researching technology that could eventually translate human thoughts into text. When asked whether Temple could one day understand a user's intentions and automatically trigger actions on a smartphone, he said work is already underway on the concept. We have a research team working on thoughts to text, but that looks like a few years away. Maybe the third or fourth version of Temple, he said. For now, the wearable is focused on physiological sensing and health monitoring. One of its flagship features, called BrainFlow, is designed to continuously track changes associated with blood flow to the brain. Goyal said Temple recently completed its second validation study involving 60 participants who were subjected to three different physiological challenges. According to the findings, BrainFlow demonstrated correlations ranging from 0.84 to 0.91 with brain blood-volume changes measured using time-domain near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), a technology capable of distinguishing changes in blood volume between the brain and the scalp.

Delhi LG reviews campus security, directs stronger safety measures for students

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on institutional safety, with a focus on strengthening security across university campuses and ensuring the safety of students, particularly females. The meeting brought together Vice-Chancellors and Directors of universities administered by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), along with senior officials from the Delhi Police, Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and Transport Department. Taking to X after the meeting, LG Sandhu said that ensuring the safety of students was a on-negotiable priority and outlined a series of measures aimed at improving security on campuses as well as along routes used by students. He said the meeting focused on strengthening coordination among various agencies and improving security infrastructure and arrangements around educational institutions. Directed strengthened multi-agency coordination covering enhanced police patrolling, elimination of dark spots, CCTV integration along approach roads, improved last-mile transport connectivity and comprehensive safety audits of student accommodations, he said. We must ensure that every young person - especially our daughters - can pursue education in Delhi with confidence, dignity and a sense of security. A safe, vibrant and dignified environment for our youth is foundational to our vision of a Viksit Dilli, the LG added. The meeting comes days after students of Delhi University intensified their protests over rising incidents of crime against women in the national capital. The students took to the streets carrying posters and placards, questioning restrictions imposed on women and demanding accountability over incidents of sexual violence. The latest review also follows a meeting held by Sandhu on September 30 with principals of women's colleges affiliated with Delhi University, during which he directed various agencies to strengthen measures for the safety of women around educational institutions. At that meeting, the LG directed officials to improve street lighting, expand CCTV coverage and increase police patrolling in areas surrounding colleges to address safety concerns and improve the overall security environment for students. Sandhu also directed the nomination of a dedicated nodal police officer for each college to ensure regular coordination with college authorities and enable prompt action on complaints related to eve-teasing, obscene flashing and other safety concerns. According to a Lok Niwas note, the directions also included the deployment of plainclothes surveillance personnel and the establishment of an emergency response mechanism to ensure quicker intervention in cases involving students' safety. The LG further directed that a comprehensive safety audit be conducted in areas surrounding educational institutions. He also ordered the removal of stationary buses parked near colleges, saying such vehicles can create obstructed and isolated stretches and potentially compromise the safety of students. The meeting was attended by senior Delhi Police officers, the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University, and officials from the PWD and Transport Department. As part of the proposed measures, he also directed officials to prepare a dedicated student safety application equipped with emergency alerts, GPS-based location sharing and real-time reporting of safety concerns. Sandhu also directed the setting up of an inter-college women's safety committee for colleges located in the North and South campuses of Delhi University to facilitate greater coordination on issues concerning the safety of female students. Representatives from several prominent Delhi University women's colleges, including Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Miranda House, Lady Irwin College, Jesus & Mary College, Daulat Ram College, Laxmibai College, Gargi College, Mata Sundri College, Janki Devi Memorial College, and Indraprastha College, attended the meeting. Sandhu has issued a series of directions to the Delhi Police and other departments in recent weeks aimed at strengthening women's safety in the national capital, particularly in the aftermath of the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in a park near the Kalkaji area of southeast Delhi.

AIMSA Seeks Stipend Revision for J&K Medical Residents, Interns Warn of Hunger Strike

Srinagar, Oct 5: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to urgently revise and bring parity in stipends for MD/MS and DNB residents, senior residents and MBBS/BDS interns across the Union Territory. In a letter addressed to Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on October 5, AIMSA State President Dr Mohammad Momin Khan sought the governments intervention in what the association described as a long-pending issue concerning stipend revision and disparities among medical institutions in J&K. AIMSA said postgraduate residents work under demanding conditions involving significant clinical responsibilities and round-the-clock patient care, while stipend disparities between institutions and comparatively lower remuneration than in several other states remain a concern. The association has sought revision of stipends for MD/MS and DNB residents in line with prevailing rates in other states and Union Territories, along with uniform stipend rates across government medical colleges and other government healthcare institutions in J&K. It has also demanded appropriate revision and parity for senior residents, besides a written government order specifying a clear implementation timeline for the proposed changes. Highlighting the concerns of MBBS and BDS interns, AIMSA said interns had earlier been informed that their demand for stipend enhancement would be resolved within approximately a month. According to the association, the interns have now stated that if their demand is not fulfilled within the assured timeline, they will begin an indefinite hunger strike from October 10. AIMSA appealed to the government to intervene before the situation escalates, saying that any protest by resident doctors or interns would be peaceful and democratic and undertaken only as a last resort. Fair and timely stipends are a matter of dignity, recognition and justice for the medical workforce serving the people of J&K, the association said, urging the government to resolve the issue through a written order and a defined implementation timeline. Dr Khan expressed hope that the government would address the concerns and honour its commitments without further escalation.

Journalist Seeking FIR Against Cop Over Sexual Assault Injured During Detention

Delhi journalists detained, beaten while demanding FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat over alleged assault of journalists.

SC issues notice to Centre, EC on plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars suspension

The Supreme Court has issued notices regarding a plea seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties have raised concerns over the unilateral decisions made during the electoral rolls revision process. Protests have occurred in multiple states, demanding Kumar's resignation and an end to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The Election Commission maintains that its decisions were reached unanimously despite internal disagreements.

Kerala reopens probe against Gyanesh Kumar in 2006 graft case: What we know

Kerala has reopened a Vigilance probe into alleged corruption linked to a 2006 road project involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar, amid Opposition protests demanding his resignation

Delhi Police detain protesters over demonstration against alleged sexual misconduct of three women journalists

New Delhi , October 5 : Delhi Police on Monday detained protesters outside Parliament Street Police Station who were demonstrating against an alleged incident of sexual misconduct against three women journalists during an October 3 protest at Jantar Mantar. The protesters were detained following a clash with police officers. One of the protesters stated that they had been demonstrating against the incident from 6:00 PM yesterday until 6:00 AM. The Police detained them at 7:00 in the morning. The protester further alleged that despite merely demanding the registration of an FIR, police personnel treated them poorly and took them into custody. We've been here since last night. We've been sitting here from 6:00 PM yesterday until 6:00 AM today, and it's almost 7:00 now. All we're asking is for an FIR to be filed. Instead, the police are treating us terribly, detaining us, and She's the victim of a sexual assault, and they beat her up too after dragging her away. All she wants is for an FIR to be filed, said protestors. Another protester alleged that police personnel have been using sticks inside to assault demonstrators, claiming that women and disabled persons were also beaten by police officials. They are beating the disabled person, they are beating the woman, a stick is being used inside, said another protester. Explaining the reason for their presence, one protester said that they had gathered at the spot to inquire about the status of the complaint regarding the October 3 assault incident. The police are misbehaving with us... We are here to ask for the status of our complaint after 48 hours... said Protestors. Earlier, three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 3. Following the incident, Delhi Police received their complaints and transferred the matter to the Crime Branch, Kamla Market. On 03-10-26, during the protest in New Delhi area, while being in law and order situation, allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists against police officers. New Delhi District has received their complaints and the same are transferred to Crime Branch for fair and impartial enquiry, said Delhi Police. Meanwhile, Delhi Police detained several members of the All India Students' Association (AISA) during a protest near Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, as demonstrations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls continued in the national capital. Several protesters, including AISA president Neha Bora and senior advocates Prashant Bhushan and Kapil Sibal, attempted to breach police barricades near Jantar Mantar and move forward.

Delhi cops detain protesters over alleged misconduct involving women journalists

The protester alleged that despite merely demanding the registration of an FIR, police personnel treated them poorly and took them into custody

Is it easy to remove CEC? Know the constitutional process

Several political parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar; however, it is not an easy task due to the protection provided in the Constitution. Article 324(5) of the Constitution states that the CEC cannot be removed from office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Mass protests seeking CECs removal rock Delhi for third day

Protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) continued in Delhi for a third day. Protesters and police faced off near Jantar Mantar, with several people detained. Demonstrations also continued outside Parliament Street police station after women journalists sought an FIR over alleged misconduct by a police officer.

Delhi Police bust two fake job placement call centres near Shadipur metro station; 11 held

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Delhi Police have busted two fake job-placement call centres operating from Lal Ratan Building near Shadipur Metro Station in Ranjit Nagar and apprehended 11 operatives in separate raids. According to police, the two operations were carried out by teams of Special Staff, Ranjit Nagar Police Station and Cyber Police Station, Central District. The accused targeted unemployed job seekers by obtaining their personal data from online job-search and recruitment platforms and using it to make targeted calls. The fraudsters posed as recruiters and offered attractive employment opportunities to prospective candidates. They subsequently demanded registration and processing fees under different pretexts. Police said amounts of Rs 3,500, Rs 1,400 and Rs 1,200 were demanded from job seekers under different packages. The first operation was conducted on October 3 after police received information about a suspected fake job-placement centre functioning in the area. Technical analysis and field verification indicated that a significant number of calls linked to the suspected recruitment activity were originating from the location. A police team subsequently raided the premises and apprehended six persons, including four women and two men. During the search, police examined computer systems, calling applications and digital material allegedly being used to contact job seekers. Police said the suspects were using job-seeker data and contact details to approach prospective candidates and offer them employment. After collecting registration fees, the callers allegedly continued communicating with the candidates for a few days, assuring them about the proposed employment and further formalities. Communication was then allegedly discontinued without providing the promised jobs. In a separate operation, a joint team of Special Staff and Police Station Cyber, Central District, raided another suspected fake job-placement call centre in the same building based on specific intelligence. Five male operatives were allegedly found actively working from calling cubicles and were apprehended. When questioned, the operatives failed to produce corporate authorisation letters, placement agreements or records establishing that candidates had actually been placed in jobs. Police also found Xlite VoIP calling software installed on computers, along with job-seeker data and other digital evidence. The two raids resulted in the apprehension of 11 persons in total. Those apprehended from the first centre have been identified as Arpit, 38; Sakina, 29; Karishma, 27; Meenakshi, 28; Chanchal, 27; and Ashok, 36. All are residents of different parts of Delhi. The five operatives apprehended in the second centre have been identified as Asim, 32; Sandeep, 29; Gaurav Malik, 34; Gyan Singh, 32; and Rohit, 34. Police seized 13 computer systems, five mobile phones, calling applications, job-seeker data, contact details, communication records and digital evidence related to suspected financial transactions from the two premises. According to police, the accused allegedly obtained job-seeker information from online recruitment platforms, including Shine.com in one case, and used the data to make targeted calls. They lured candidates with attractive job offers before demanding registration or processing fees. Further investigation is underway to identify the alleged owners and masterminds behind the two operations, trace the source of the job-seeker data, examine financial transactions and identify other persons involved in the suspected network. A case under Sections 319(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered in the case investigated by Police Station Ranjit Nagar. The seized electronic devices and digital data are being examined as per the law.

SIR necessary, illegally registered ineligible names must be removed: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised the need to identify and remove ineligible names from the voter list. He stated that this effort is important for national security, unity, and integrity. Adityanath also verified entries related to deceased individuals and duplicate names as necessary measures. Opposition groups have protested against this Special Intensive Revision, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Alpana Buch reveals how she finds vulnerability beneath Baas anger in Anupamaa

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Alpana Buch, who plays Leela Shah, popularly known as Baa, in the television show Anupamaa, has opened up about her approach to portraying the characters anger and emotional complexity. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actress said she looks beyond the dialogues to understand the vulnerability and fear that often lie beneath Baas stern exterior, bringing a deeper emotional layer to her performance. Alpana shared, On a daily soap the script is a moving train. You cannot stop it because you would have written the scene another way. If a line makes Baa cruel without a reason or soft without a reason, I say so. Sometimes they keep it. Sometimes one look, one pause, and one Gujarati shading in the Hindi is enough to shift the meaning. Alpana feels that Baas anger often comes from a place of vulnerability. I remember days when the page had Baa only scolding, and my instinct said she is also afraidafraid of the house changing, afraid of being left behind. I did not rewrite the dialogue. I played the fear under the anger. The line stayed. The scene changed. Furthermore, talking about her approach to emotionally demanding scenes, Alpana said the tight turnaround of a daily soap leaves little time for extensive preparation. First I read the scene once for facts: who is in the room, what Baa wants, what she is not saying. Then I stop reading it as literature and start hearing it. If the audience only enjoys Baa as a villain, I have failed her. She can be unfair. She should not be empty, she said. Alpana also revealed that there is a clear distinction between her own personality and that of Baa. If I feel like agreeing, forgiving quickly, or laughing off a slight, that is me. Baa does not let go so easily. Ultimately, she believes the character works when the anger has an emotion underneath itsomething the audience may not always see, but can feel. On a related note, Anupamaa also stars Rupali Ganguly, Adrija Roy, Shivam Khajuria, and Arvind Vaidya, among others. Alpana Buch has been an integral part of Star Plus popular television show Anupamaa since its premiere in 2020. She essays the character of Leela Hasmukh Shah, fondly known as Baa, who plays a significant role in the life of the shows protagonist, Anupamaa, as her mother-in-law.

Assam blends 'vikas with virasat', showcases modern architecture: CM Sarma

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the states rich architectural heritage, saying modern Assam is carrying forward the legacy of iconic structures while embracing development and contemporary design. On the occasion of World Architecture Day, the Chief Minister said Assam has historically been a land of remarkable architectural prowess, with structures such as the Rang Ghar and Kamakhya Mandir reflecting the states distinctive cultural and architectural traditions. From the Rang Ghar to Kamakhya Mandir, Assam has always been a land of great architectural prowess, CM Sarma said in a post on X. He said the states present-day development is also keeping pace with its architectural legacy, with new structures and designs seeking to strike a balance between modernisation and the preservation of cultural identity. This World Architecture Day, take a look at how modern Assam is keeping up with this rich legacy and building structures and designs, encompassing both Vikas and Virasat, the Chief Minister said. CM Sarmas remarks come as Assam has increasingly sought to showcase infrastructure and public projects that combine contemporary facilities with elements reflecting the states history, culture and traditions. The Chief Minister has frequently emphasised the importance of preserving Assams heritage while expanding infrastructure and creating modern public spaces as part of the states broader development agenda. The Rang Ghar, located in Sivasagar, is among Assams most prominent historical structures and is widely recognised as an architectural symbol of the Ahom era. The two-storeyed structure, known for its distinctive form, was used as a royal sports pavilion. The Kamakhya Temple, situated atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, is one of the most important religious and cultural landmarks of Assam and is renowned for its unique architectural and historical significance. The state government has been promoting the development of tourism and infrastructure around several heritage and cultural sites, with an emphasis on improving connectivity and visitor facilities while retaining their historical character. CM Sarmas World Architecture Day message underlined the governments stated approach of pursuing development without losing sight of Assams distinctive cultural inheritance. The broader theme of 'Vikas aur Virasat' reflects the states effort to present modern infrastructure and architecture as an extension of Assams centuries-old heritage rather than a departure from it.

Jantar Mantar Protests: Delhi Cops Skip Name Tags

Protesters attempted to march towards Parliament while demanding action over alleged examination paper leaks. The post Jantar Mantar Protests: Delhi Cops Skip Name Tags appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .

Around 15 police personnel injured, 110 detained during Jantar Mantar protest: Sources

Delhi SIR protest: Around 15 Delhi Police personnel were injured during a protest march in New Delhi by the Indian Youth Congress. Protesters were demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Central government of shielding him. The march led to the detention of approximately 110 individuals amid heavy police presence. IYC leaders criticized the government's actions and called for accountability regarding Gyanesh Kumar's role.

How many people will you arrest?: CJP leaders claim dictatorial actions won

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that impending government crackdowns and potential arrests will fail to suppress the youth-driven movement, vowing that nationwide demonstrations will carry forward, and described the move as dictatorial. The remarks follow the police crackdown that saw hundreds of detentions amid ongoing protests demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Taking a stance against state action, Das, in a post on X, stated that the young people are now aware and any kind of dictatorial action will not be accepted anymore.

Delhi AQI remains moderate, several areas record poor air quality

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Delhis air quality remained in the moderate category on Monday, although several parts of the national capital recorded pollution levels in the poor category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per CPCB data, overall air quality in Delhi remained moderate, with several monitoring stations reporting elevated pollution levels. Mandir Marg recorded an AQI of 146, Aya Nagar 140, Punjabi Bagh 212, CRRI Mathura Road 225, Shadipur 175, IGI Airport (T3) 187, Alipur 238, JNU 135, R.K. Puram 193, Mundka 257, Wazirpur 221, Vivek Vihar 230, Okhla Phase-2 203, Cantonment Area 87, Nehru Nagar 144 and Anand Vihar 179. The deterioration in air quality comes as Delhi enters the period when pollution levels typically begin to rise sharply. The national capital had witnessed its most polluted start to October in recent years, with the situation worsening over the past few days. On Sunday, Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season, with the citys average AQI reaching 187, placing it at the higher end of the moderate category. The rise in pollution follows a brief period of relatively cleaner air, when rainfall and strong winds helped disperse pollutants. However, declining wind speeds, the absence of rain and localised emissions have contributed to the renewed deterioration in air quality. PM10, consisting largely of coarse and inhalable particles originating from sources such as road dust, construction activity and biomass burning, has been among the major pollutants during the recent deterioration. Of the 43 operational air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 14 recorded AQI levels in the poor category in the average 4 p.m. bulletin. Mundka reported the highest AQI at 273, followed by 257 at both CRRI Mathura Road and Narela, while Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 237. The Delhi Cantonment area recorded the lowest AQI at 97, falling in the satisfactory category. Under CPCBs classification, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 severe. CPCB data also indicated that Delhi has witnessed one of its most polluted starts to October in the last six years. The average AQI during the first four days of October was 174.5 in 2026, compared with 119.75 in 2025, 167.25 in 2024, 155 in 2023, 161.25 in 2022, 107.25 in 2021 and 176.25 in 2020. Air quality in Delhi-NCR generally begins deteriorating from mid-September. Stubble burning, followed by emissions from vehicles, industries, power plants and biomass burning, contributes significantly to winter pollution. Firecrackers during the festive season, particularly around Diwali, can further aggravate the situation despite restrictions. The Commission for Air Quality Managements expert assessment has identified PM2.5 as a key pollutant affecting Delhis air quality, with secondary particulates formed from various combustion-related emissions contributing significantly during winter.

Tension prevails in Hyderabad over Durga idol desecration

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at Langer Houz on Sunday night, October 4, after a Durga idol was reportedly damaged at Bapu Ghat, triggering a protest by residents. Following the incident, a large number of people gathered at the Langer Houz police station demanding action against those responsible. The gathering led to tension in the area for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Vishal Nirmiti IPO Day 3: GMP at 9%; Check subscription, key details and analyst view

In the grey market, the IPO is currently commanding a premium of Rs 20, or 9.09%, over the upper end of its price band, indicating expectations of a premium listing.

What rising US Treasury bond yields mean for markets

Cutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week, Sanket Dhanorkar explains why yields on US Treasury bonds matter, and what it means for Indian investors. Rising US bond yields mean investors are demanding a higher return to buy and hold that debt. This reflects concerns over the weak fiscal position of the US and the inflationary impact from steep oil prices.

Brutal & Heinous: US Marine Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Japan Hotel; Horror Unfolds

A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder after a womans body was discovered inside a hotel in Okinawa. Japanese officials have condemned the alleged crime, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling it a brutal and heinous robbery and murder. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Devin Jacob Ballard, is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The case has triggered renewed concerns in Okinawa over incidents involving U.S. military personnel, with Japan summoning the U.S. ambassador and demanding stronger discipline. The U.S. military and embassy say they are cooperating with Japanese authorities as the investigation continues.

BJPs Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Challenges Opposition on Election Integrity

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Audit rotation boom puts Big Four under sharper scrutiny

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Maharashtra's Opposition parties hold demonstrations against CEC & EVM

Maharashtra's Opposition parties staged a protest in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They claimed the Election Commission is rigging the electoral process to favor the BJP. The leaders voiced concerns about the removal of millions of voters during the State Identification Registration exercise. BJP representatives countered by highlighting previous demands for removing duplicate names from electoral rolls.

Congress-NDA row over video clip of interruption to FM Sitharaman's speech in Andhra Pradesh

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 4 (IANS) A political row broke out between Congress and NDA on Sunday after a clip of brief interruption to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech at Madanapalle on October 2 and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's intervention to calm the crowd went viral on social media. A user on social media platform X posted the clip of 30-second interruption to Finance Minister Sitharaman's speech with the claim that the crowd was demanding jobs and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reposted the same with his remark that it reflects the public anger. Nirmala Sitharaman, Chandrababu Naidu and other Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders were quick to counter Jairam Ramesh and claimed that it was the overwhelming and enthusiastic response of the party workers. The Union Finance Minister was speaking at the launch of the Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle in Annamayya district when a section of the audience began shouting. Speaking in Telugu, Sitharaman appealed to them to listen her for a minute. When the crowd continued shouting, she stepped aside. At this stage, CM Chandrababu Naidu took the mike and told the crowd that Sitharaman's message at programme that would change Rayalaseema farmers' lives was important. The Chief Minister also told audience that after the programme, he and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan would step out and that they could make whatever slogans they want. Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh reposted the clip posted by a user on X with the claim that people were demanding jobs. The Finance Minister (Nirmala Sitharaman) herself is seeing how much anger there is among the public. The Chief Minister had to silence the people, the Congress leader Ramesh said. Nirmala Sitharaman, in her swift reaction to the Congress leader's post, called his interpretation unbelievable. Unbelievable, Jairam. Didn't think you were impetuous. Both TDP and Jana Sena workers were keen on interacting with their leaders Chandrababu Naidu garu and Pawan Kalyan garu. CM Chandrababu Naidu said that after the programme they would come out and interact. That was all there is to it, Sitharaman said. Chandrababu Naidu also reacted to Jairam Ramesh's post, saying his interpretation of what happened could not be further from reality. What you are trying to falsely portray as public anger was, in fact, an overwhelming and enthusiastic response from the people. The sheer enthusiasm of the gathering required me to intervene briefly so that the programme could continue smoothly. To mistake people's enthusiasm for anger only reveals how disconnected you are from the mood of the people of Andhra Pradesh and Bharat alike. Politically motivated social media narratives cannot change what people themselves felt and expressed! the TDP Chief said. Chaos in Rayalaseema: On stage, CM Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, Anant Ambani. Finance Minister's words: Listen to what she said, public retorts: Give jobs first! City slogans, hootinghad to stop the Finance Minister's speech. Chandrababu Naidu had to stand up and sayStay calm! Even in the 1 lakh crore project, the employment question weighs heavy. Now the public has awakened, questioning for their rights. Will the Horticulture Hub bring jobs to Rayalaseema's youth, or just more speeches? Ramesh said on X. Minister of State for Rural Development, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, termed Jairam Ramesh's claim 'totally baseless'. The crowd was cheering, and CM Chandrababu Naidu Garu was only maintaining order so FM Nirmala Sitharaman Garu could speak smoothly. Spinning public excitement into anger just to build a fake narrative is distasteful. We don't expect such blatant misinformation from a senior leader like you (referring to Jairam Ramesh). Please verify facts before tweeting, the TDP leader said.

Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day

Protesters say the election commissions voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters to benefit PM Modi. Mass protests demanding poll chief resignation shake India for third day

Prayers continue to flow in: Indian envoy updates on Capt Machchhar's health after BAPS Abu Dhabi tribute

The Ambassador's statement came in response to a special prayer gathering organised at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, where priests and devotees assembled to honour Captain Machchhar's heroic actions during the cockpit attack by his co-pilot on the flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: AISA president Neha released at Narela Industrial Area police station

Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi for the third consecutive day on October 4. AISA activists marched towards Jantar Mantar, while AAP workers staged a separate demonstration at India Gate, with several protesters detained by police.

UP: ABVP workers, female students write letters with blood; protest over administration's indifference

The indefinite strike by the BHU unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) continued for the 12th day today, demanding 10 points related to student safety, administrative accountability, and other student interests at Banaras Hindu University. Despite the ongoing protest for 12 days, ABVP workers registered their protest with the university administration by writing letters in their blood. Female students also wrote letters in their blood, expressing their displeasure with the protest and highlighting the demand for student safety and justice. Through the letter written in their blood, ABVP workers drew the university administration's attention to the pending student problems and the ongoing neglect of issues. The organisation stated that the protest has been ongoing peacefully for the past 12 days, but the administration has yet to take any effective steps to address their demands. The organisation described this as a sign of the administration's insensitivity and apathy t...

Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest

The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.

Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray lead opposition rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray led an opposition rally in Mumbai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding the scrapping of SIR and greater electoral transparency.

'Need To Address This Injustice': Farooq Abdullah On J&K Reservation Hike

The remarks from Farooq Abdullah have come amid demands to rationalise the reservation limit in Jammu and Kashmir, as the general category is demanding its due as per the population ratio.

Northern Army Commander reviews security situation in South Kashmir

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, on Sunday visited a Rashtriya Rifles unit deployed in South Kashmir. During the visit, the Army Commander closely reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region and interacted with the troops on the ground. Lt Gen Sharma praised the officers and soldiers for their high level of professionalism and operational excellence. He acknowledged the consistent efforts being made by the Rashtriya Rifles in maintaining a stable security environment in the sensitive sector. The Army Commander took stock of ongoing counter-terrorism and area domination operations being conducted by the unit. Addressing the troops, Lt Gen Sharma underlined the critical need for relentless vigilance at all times. He stressed that sustained alertness remains essential to neutralise any emerging threats and to safeguard the hard-earned peace in the region. The Army Commander particularly emphasised the importance of Synergy in all operational and intelligence efforts. He called upon the troops to further strengthen coordination among various security agencies and units operating in the area. The Northern Command chief reiterated the Indian Armys commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed confidence that the professionalism and dedication displayed by the Rashtriya Rifles personnel would continue to play a pivotal role in upholding this commitment. During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma also assessed the operational readiness of the unit and reviewed measures being taken to maintain a robust security grid. The interaction provided an opportunity for the Army Commander to directly appreciate the challenges faced by troops operating in the challenging terrain and security environment of South Kashmir. The visit by the Northern Command chief was a high priority due to the security situation in the region and the continuous focus on operational effectiveness and inter-agency coordination. The Army remains fully committed to protecting the lives and property of the people while ensuring that the atmosphere of peace is further strengthened through proactive and coordinated efforts.

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called out the BJP-controlled Delhi Police and revealed that its personnel detained and manhandled AAP leaders and student wing Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) volunteers at India Gate during a protest demanding the

Delhi Protests: Detentions and Clashes as Anti-CEC Marches Reach Day 3

Central Delhi witnessed intense clashes, multi-party rallies, and widespread detentions on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar entered their third consecutive day. Despite no official permissions being granted by law enforcement, multiple opposition parties, student organizations, and civic groups organized simultaneous marches from India Gate [] The post Delhi Protests: Detentions and Clashes as Anti-CEC Marches Reach Day 3 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Yami, Aditya Dhar Move to Himachal

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US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan

Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.