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Pleasure to meet H.E. Mr Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

The 29-year-old claims six wickets while fellow left-arm spinner Ajith Ram scalps four as Uttarakhand gets bundled out for 113 shortly after lunch on the third day; the home team skipper finishes with career-best match figures of 10 for 74

Over the past week, the International Monetary Fund released its economic growth outlook, Starlinks Elon Musk accused oligarchs of interfering in the grant of government regulatory approvals and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from the past week.

A consultation with two dozen climate researchers and an analysis of temperatures worldwide for for every hour since 1960 has yielded a new concept

CM says meeting with farmers, sugar factory owners and government representatives will be convened; Ministers asked to prepare for local body polls

Thanks to his one-liners and antics, Namo Narayanas Moorthy in Jailer 2 has already become an internet sensation, with memes calling him the spirit animal we all need to take inspiration from

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is trying to point an accusing finger at the Centre to divert public attention, says Karnataka BJP president

The UN experts said in a statement that this crackdown reflects a broader, troubling pattern, adding that they alerted the Indian authorities on the undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and the targeting of student activists, amongst others

Scientists say new mutation may leave younger people less protected. Just 58 million U.S. adults got a flu shot last season vs 75 million in 2019-20. West Coast positive flu test rate reaches 10.7%, versus 0.5% this time a year earlier

From idol immersions to Ravana effigy burnings, visuals from across the country as communities mark the end of Navratri with Dasara, Vijayadashami and Durga Puja festivities

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming

Three suspects arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbais Juhu area have been handed over to Mumbai Police on a 48-hour transit remand.

Supreme Court rules converts to non-Hindu faiths cannot retain prior caste reservation benefits.

Mangaluru city police issue traffic advisory in view of all night procession

At Kangeyanur Panchayat Union Middle School near Villupuram, science teacher Maria Joseph has spent nearly two decades creating opportunities for students to kindle their interest in science.

Demand increase from 12,300 to 30,000; refuse to call off agitation without official order

As per the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, restrictions may be imposed on six roads in Dwarka on October 20 evening

The U.S. Secretary of State also said that India and U.S. are very very close to finalising the trade deal

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran at the Dussehra celebrations organised by the Shri Keshav Ramleela Committee in Pitampura, Delhi. Organisers say the effigy symbolises filth and aims to promote cleanliness. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra is expected to perform the burning ritual.

IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award is aimed at encouraging innovations in medical education and recognising innovations by academics, which otherwise might go unnoticed

A division Bench led by Chief Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge said a sitting judge cannot head the inquiry per a Supreme Court directive, rejecting the State governments proposal

The survivor, a native of Andhra Pradesh, was allegedly trafficked by her maternal aunt and the aunts husband. The accused couple was tracked down and arrested from Andhra Pradesh

Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that the government will be working to secure the interests of the state

Starshield, developed by tech titan Elon Musks SpaceX, is controlled and managed by the U.S. government; Ukraine also uses the civilian Starlink system but not for military purposes.

Muraleedharan says the gunman, in his latest statement to SIT constituted to probe the incident, has admitted to having lied allegedly on the instructions of Veena George

The proposal comes nearly four months after the Lok Sabha MP, as part of a rebel TMC group, broke away from the Mamata Banerjee-led fold and merged with the NCPI to join the BJP-led NDA

It upholds acquittal of film producer Ramesh Taurani

Celebrities, including Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar, have been the victims of targeted attacks over the years.

On October 4, Ms. Karthika and 20 others were detained for staging road blockade protesting denial of permission to conduct their campaign along the roadshow route of CM Vijay. Seeman slams TVK government.

Amit Shahs visit to Punjab has brought the States drug crisis into the political spotlight, with the BJP and AAP trading accusations. Shah is scheduled to meet the families of three people who died in incidents linked to the drug menace. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that the probe into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotas murder will be handed over to the CBI.

India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect: Indias free trade agreement with New Zealand came into force on October 20, 2026, eliminating tariffs on 100% of Indian exports and incorporating $20 billion in foreign direct investment into India. Additionally, 95% of New Zealands exports to India will enter tariff-free or at sharply reduced levies. The deal was originally signed in New Delhi on April 27 and ratified following New Zealand parliamentary legislation passed on September 16.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticises European leaders over immigration and NATO, saying the U.S. stood by Europe despite its flaws but received no support when it asked for help during the Iran conflict. He accuses migrants, jihadists and communists of destroying France and warns that the U.S. will not allow similar developments at home.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the family of Togor Bej and her son Sandip Bej, who died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, and handed over 25 lakh as ex gratia. The stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata killed 19 people and injured 25 others.

BMC has granted permission for the event subject to 24 conditions, including compliance with noise pollution regulations, concluding the programme by 10 p.m. and restoring the ground after the event

The External Affairs Minister also made a mention of how the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE has significantly enhanced bilateral trade and economic ties

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets the family of Bikramjit Singh, who was killed in an attack in Gurdaspur on October 15. The attack was reportedly linked to drugs, though the police have disputed the claim. The visit comes amid concerns over Punjabs drug problem.

Doctors with Disabilities: Agents of Change has sought the classification of AAC devices and prostheses as essential assistive products under the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2026, warning that their current categorisation could create uncertainty over insurance and public financing