At least 13 children, under 15 years age, tragically died when an overloaded boat capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar's Vaishali district late Tuesday night. The boat was carrying around 15 to 20 people going to a village feast. Local divers and the SDRF pulled out 13 bodies, while seven survivors are being treated in hospital.

Rahul Gandhi’s plea against SIR was not listed in the Supreme Court’s cause list after the registry flagged 14 defects in the Opposition’s petition. These include a ₹220 court fee shortfall, missing vakalatnamas for nine petitioners, blurry copies of Mallikarjun Kharge’s ID and other missing documents. The petitioners have been asked to fix the defects.

A tragic road accident on the Vijayawada western bypass left four people dead after their electric car caught fire on Monday evening. The family was returning home from a function in Namburu when their vehicle crashed and suddenly burst into flames. One other person survived with critical injuries and is currently hospitalized. The victims belong to Nunna village.

Groundwater samples near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area have reportedly revealed hexavalent chromium levels nearly 1,000 times above the permissible drinking water limit. The contamination has raised serious health concerns ahead of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, with residents reporting skin problems and other health issues.

Amid escalating protests demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as an official protest venue. The move comes as opposition parties and activists continue demonstrations over voter list revisions. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been designated as alternative protest sites.

Fauzi will not be releasing a teaser on October 23, but producer Naveen Yerneni believes the update has everything needed to turn the tables for the film. The statement has raised curiosity among fans, who are eagerly waiting for a major update on Prabhas’ project.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from INDIA Bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi seeking an appointment to discuss alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The leaders wanted to submit a representation over the issue, amid escalating protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released from detention at 3 AM after Gurugram Police advised him not to participate in the protest, according to the police. His detention and subsequent release come amid heightened security measures and restrictions surrounding the demonstrations in Delhi.

CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das remain under preventive arrest, according to Delhi Police. The three leaders will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station today. Their detention comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the protests in the national capital.

Jr NTR is expected to join the next schedule of Dragon from October 14 after recovering from his hand injury. The actor had taken a break to focus on his recovery. The upcoming schedule is expected to resume the film’s shooting, with fans eagerly awaiting further updates.

The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of mass detentions during large scale demonstrations in Delhi. The detentions reportedly involved protesters, protest leaders, civil society members, lawyers and journalists. The UN urged Indian authorities to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and protected.

Delhi Police has informed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke about his grandmother’s demise. According to police sources, the decision is now his: he can either remain under detention and continue the protest or return home to attend her last rites.

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged the Chief Justice of India to intervene in the detention of lawyers by Delhi Police and central forces. Condemning the alleged use of excessive force, it expressed concern over senior and young advocates, particularly women, detained while peacefully protesting near the Supreme Court.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has reportedly been detained by Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56. According to the information provided, around 50 police personnel gathered outside his house overnight. The reported detention comes ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR. More details are awaited.

Rahul Gandhi said he was surprised that President Droupadi Murmu did not deny the Opposition’s ‘vote chori’ allegations during their meeting. He said the INDIA bloc would approach the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India and submit a memorandum.

Jailer 2 is set for a theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh with special ticket price hikes. Single screens will see a ₹50 hike, while multiplexes will have a ₹75 increase. Sithara Entertainments will distribute the Rajinikanth starrer across the Telugu states.

Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following veteran actor Nana Patekar’s death at his residence in Dona Paula. The actor was cremated with full state honours in Pune on Thursday. Police have initiated further enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay on Saturday afternoon ahead of his Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Chennai. Sources say Vijay will host Rahul Gandhi for lunch at his Neelankarai residence.

After the success of ART Cinemas, Asian Cinemas and actor Ravi Teja are expanding their multiplex presence with a second property in Nallagandla. The new venture aims to strengthen their presence in Hyderabad’s growing cinema exhibition market.

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking unrestricted powers for Delhi Police to deal with protesters. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant said the future of young students and their families must be considered before exposing them to prolonged legal proceedings. However, the court clarified that hardened criminals and those accused of serious offences remain excluded from earlier protections.