The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are set to provide another ₹15,000 crore loan for Amaravati’s development, with each contributing ₹7,500 crore. The approval process is in its final stage, and funds will be released in phases until 2031. Meanwhile, CRDA is planning 141 projects worth ₹1 lakh crore, including two bridges across the Krishna River.

Police arrested YSRCP chairman candidate Kopula Ravi and his associate Burri Anil after seizing 429 Telangana liquor bottles worth ₹64,640 from Ravi’s house in Dachepalli, Palnadu district. Police suspect the liquor was brought for distribution during local body elections. Both were remanded until October 30. YSRCP leaders protested outside the police station following the arrests.

Andhra Pradesh tops the list of Indian states with the highest petrol prices at ₹117.78 per litre, followed by Telangana at ₹115.29. Kerala ranks third at ₹115.09, while Bihar and Madhya Pradesh occupy the next spots. The figures highlight the high fuel prices in southern states, with AP and Telangana leading the list.

Producer Naga Vamsi has clarified that God of War is not the confirmed title for the much-awaited NTR-Trivikram project. He suggested that people are merely assuming it to be the film’s title. Fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement regarding the project and its title.

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani has been admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi due to pulmonary issues. The 98-year-old senior politician was taken to the hospital in Jasola Vihar around 7:30 pm on Friday. Further details about his health condition and treatment are awaited. Advani is one of the BJP’s most prominent leaders and served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Gade Saikrishna, who went missing while in police custody. The court also directed the state government to pay ₹25 lakh compensation to his mother, Vijayalakshmi, within four weeks. Questions remain over whether Saikrishna died in custody or was killed and his body disposed of. The CBI will now investigate the case.

An Emirates flight travelling from Dubai to Hyderabad made an emergency landing at Mumbai airport after a passenger reportedly suffered a heart attack. Airport staff immediately shifted the passenger to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Officials believe the passenger is a resident of Hyderabad. Further details are awaited.

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.