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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have reached the Akashvani Bhawan in Delhi as part of their march to the Election Commission. Amid heavy security deployment outside the EC office and Parliament Street, several INDIA bloc MPs have been detained

Jaya Bachchan drew attention during an INDIA bloc protest in Delhi after a video showed her gesturing a journalist's microphone away while being questioned about a poster. The incident renewed discussions about her strained relationship with paparazzi and media interactions.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with EUIPO, seeking stronger legal protection against AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones.

A video from Noida's DLF Mall of India showing a woman allegedly caught with ghee and refined oil has gone viral on social media. While the incident was widely described as a theft, police and mall officials reportedly clarified that the items were paid for and no formal theft case was registered.

FSSAI has directed intensified surveillance and sampling to prevent adulterated food sale during Navratri and Diwali festivals.

The claim has surfaced amid a shocking controversy surrounding Premanand Maharaj's ashram. His disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Deepak Lodhi, died on September 25, 2026, after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Vrindavan.

US Second Lady Usha Vance briefly lost her balance while descending helicopter stairs with her young son Alec strapped to her chest. She quickly grabbed the railing and recovered, but the apparent lack of immediate assistance from nearby personnel has sparked a debate online

The Sensex rose 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 73,067.81, while the Nifty advanced 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to close at 22,776.10.

Elon Musk has regained trillionaire status after his fortune jumped $65 billion to $1.04 trillion, driven by gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares. His wealth remains heavily tied to the two companies, which account for more than 98% of his net worth.

Singapore has launched FirstDate, a government-backed matchmaking platform for unmarried public officers aged 21 to 35. The pilot uses the Gale-Shapley Stable Marriage algorithm to offer users one potential match at a time. The initiative comes as Singapore's resident fertility rate fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025.

British magazine The Economist faced criticism on social media after referring to India as a elatively poor country while praising its wildlife conservation efforts. Several users accused the publication of making a patronising reference to India's economic status.

A delegation led by H.D. Kumaraswamy, R. Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, alleging that criminal cases. The leaders sought the Governor's intervention and maintained that submitting Form-7 applications, including in bulk, is a legitimate part of the electoral-roll revision process

Senior Tata Trusts trustees have accused Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh of breaching duties by supporting Tata Sons' listing against board resolutions.

Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to move towards the rapid deployment of troops and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia, while Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Retd.) has been appointed as the pact's first Secretary-General for a three-year term.

Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat has opted out of the additional DCP charge after being accused of sexually harassing a woman journalist during an October 3 Jantar Mantar protest. The Delhi government said his charge will remain withheld pending an inquiry into the allegations.

US President Donald Trump said some threats prompted Washington to move its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain back to US bases. The move followed a suspected terror-related incident near the airbase and growing concerns over a possible Iran-linked threat.

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British author and former Conservative politician, died peacefully at home at 86 on October 5, 2026. Archer sold more than 300 million books during a five-decade career that also included a turbulent political life and a prison sentence for perjury.

Sensex opened 126 points higher and Nifty rose to 22,603 as private banks led gains. Positive global cues supported sentiment, while FII selling and US bond yields kept risks high.

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife, Sophie Shine, visited the Tirumala temple. Dhawan praised the 'darshan' and the arrangements.

Taking charge on October 27, 2026, Bagchi will need to balance fresh strategic thinking with HDFC Bank's conservative, process-driven culture. His priorities include boosting deposits and profitability, improving technology and customer experience, rebuilding trust and retaining talent.

A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set in Mumbai's Film City and spread to the Hustle 5 set. However, the fire was not on the sets of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana, and no casualties have been reported.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said Bengaluru Metropolitan Region will get an integrated 10-15 year development plan covering transport, housing, water supply and industrial growth. The plan includes metro and suburban rail expansion, industrial townships, an AI City, new ring roads and housing projects.

PIB said the ECI's September 26 SIR press note was never removed, as the Supreme Court issued notices over CEC Gyanesh Kumar's powers.

Ram Gopal Varma reacted to the controversy surrounding an explicit AI-manipulated video involving Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. While several celebrities condemned the content, RGV argued that their public reactions inadvertently amplified it.

INDIA Bloc parties and Congress workers are protesting across several states. Kharge also condemned the alleged harassment of three female journalists during the anti-CEC protests in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray-led Opposition held the 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, drawing criticism from the BJP and Shiv Sena.

Russian authorities have not confirmed plague as the cause of death and have described the illness as pneumonia of unknown origin. Nearly 200 people who may have been in contact with the woman were placed under medical observation. Experts say there is currently no evidence of a new COVID-like pandemic,

Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Medicine Committee, announced the award on October 5, Monday. The Nobel Assembly announced the prize at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Prize in Medicine honours major discoveries in life sciences or medicine.

A picture of Janhvi posing with an IndiGo flight attendant is currently making rounds on social media. In the photograph, the actress can be seen wearing a pink camisole-style top layered with a beige pullover. However, it was the text printed across her top that caught everyone's attention

December gold futures on MCX were trading at 1,49,184 per 10 grams, down 0.8 per cent, while silver was at 2,26,340 per kg, up 0.2 per cent. Analysts said gold faces resistance around 1,51,000-1,51,600, while silver is showing stronger momentum above the 2,24,000 support zone.

The Sensex rose 472.77 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 72,382.47, while the Nifty advanced 133.80 points, or 0.6 per cent, to end the session at 22,555.75.

The demonstrations, which began as a student-led movement, have drawn teachers, firefighters and other public-sector workers, with large crowds reported in Paris and other cities. Protesters have raised concerns over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school facilities.

Hearing a suo motu case on recent sexual assault incidents, the court stressed crime prevention, stronger patrolling, surveillance, lighting and concrete ground-level safety measures across vulnerable areas.

Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Centre on a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners

Avinash Mishra won Rohit Shetty-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 and took home prize money of Rs 20 lakh, a Europe trip and a new car. After the announcement, Avinash broke down before rushing towards rumoured girlfriend Eisha Singh, for a hug as they celebrated his victory.

Rakul Preet Singh issued a detailed statement after reports linked her to the Income Tax Department's ongoing probe into suspected film-related financial irregularities. She denied illegal foreign remittances and holding benami property, and said media organisations' commercial pressures cannot come at the cost of facts or someone's reputation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal seeks to expand India-Nike collaboration in manufacturing, local sourcing, and sports ecosystem after US meetings.

IndiGo has increased fuel surcharges on all flights starting October 6 due to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel prices.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey cautions investors to avoid anonymous tips by finfluencers as India's capital markets grow deeper and broader.

Actor Sanjay Dutt said his remarks on India and peace during Shekhar Tonite were part of a scripted humorous exchange. The clarification came after social media backlash over his comments and a satirical monologue delivered in his Munna Bhai style.

The Iran conflict is expected to persist through Trump's term and into the next administration, with ongoing military and economic pressure on Tehran.

Rupee slipped to 96.26 against the US dollar as lofty oil prices and foreign outflows weighed. RBI intervention limited losses, with its policy decision in focus for forex markets.

Maharashtra FDA seized banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco and other prohibited products, along with vehicles worth 2.69 crore, during raids across Thane and Palghar. The action was part of a crackdown on the illegal transportation, storage and sale of such products.

Police used tear gas and baton-charged to disperse the crowd as protesters attempted to breach multiple layers of barricades. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show several protesters being beaten. The Delhi Police maintained that force became necessary after demonstrators turned violent.

The RBI's three-day MPC meeting started to decide on a possible repo rate hike amid rising inflation and crude prices above $100 a barrel.

Finance Minister Sitharaman announces next GST reform phase to ease compliance and support PM Modi's vision of a developed India.

Indian markets opened higher as Sensex rose over 400 points and PSU banks led gains. Softer US jobs data lifted sentiment, while RBI policy and foreign selling remain in key focus.

Foreign devotees from Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Ghana and other countries performed Pind Daan and Tarpan at Bihar's Gaya Ji during the Pitru Paksha Mahasangam Mela. The pilgrims visited the Falgu River, Vishnupad Temple and sacred Pind VedIs to honour their departed loved ones.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on October 11 and continue for nine days until October 19, with Vijayadashami celebrated on October 20. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana/Kalash Sthapana, followed by worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, fasting, puja and other rituals.

Mumbai recorded an unusually hot start to October, with Colaba touching 37.4C, its highest October temperature in 13 years. Santacruz recorded 36.9C, while changing wind patterns linked to monsoon withdrawal and an anti-cyclone contributed to the heat.

Chahal, who has represented India in 72 ODIs and 80 T20Is, never got the opportunity to don the Test whites despite a 17-year career in domestic and county circuits. His last international appearance came during a T20I against the West Indies in August 2023.