Delhi’s Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a unique 30 foot cockroach effigy alongside the traditional effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad. The unusual addition has drawn attention at the Netaji Subhash Place grounds in Pitampura.
In a sad news to report, a 25 year old Andhra Pradesh boy committed suicide in New Delhi on Monday afternoon. The victim, a UPSC aspirant, has been identified as Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy. He ended his life in a rented room in Old Rajinder Nagar which is a famous coaching hub for civil services students.
The Police received an emergency call around 2:30 PM on Monday afternoon after neighbours suspected something wrong in
Indian Railways has warned passengers against playing videos or music on speaker mode and making loud phone calls on trains. Violators may face a ₹1,000 fine, while repeated nuisance could attract a fine of ₹5,000 or up to six months in jail. Passengers are advised to use earphones.
A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of CJP’s Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, meaning both will remain in jail for now. The latest order comes as the case against the two continues through the legal process.
Kota Police have arrested three accused in connection with the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. According to Kota SP Tejaswani Gautam, two accused hail from Haryana and one from Bihar. The Kota City Police team apprehended them aboard a train.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could turn hostile towards Israel. He is reportedly pushing to strengthen alliances with countries like India and those in Latin America amid concerns over Washington’s long term support.
Nani’s The Paradise is set to make its digital debut on Netflix from October 22, following a 28 day theatrical window. The film’s OTT arrival will give audiences who missed its theatrical run a chance to watch the action drama from home.
The death toll in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede has risen to 19, with 25 others injured. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹25 lakh compensation and a government job for each deceased victim’s family. The government will also cover medical expenses for the injured.
A tragedy struck the Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadargul as a lighting system reportedly fell on students dancing at the venue. Two young women are reportedly dead, while several other students sustained injuries. Further details are awaited.
AP State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said only three people, including the candidate, will be allowed at nomination centres during local body elections. CCTV cameras will be installed at every centre. Officials showing negligence may face transfers or suspension, while additional forces will be deployed if violence erupts.
Sun TV chairman Kalanithi Maran and his wife Kaveri have invited Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to the wedding reception of their daughter Kavya Maran and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The high-profile guest list has grabbed attention.
Tension erupted in Pulivendula during nominations as YSRCP workers allegedly rushed towards police. Officers fired six rounds into the air to disperse them. Police had asked YSRCP workers to wait until TDP leaders, who had already entered the nomination centre, completed the process.
Tollywood producer Naga Vamsi addressed taking a financial risk by securing Telugu distribution rights for Jailer 2. He revealed that his decision was driven by complete trust in director Nelson, especially since they are planning a major direct Telugu film together soon. Vamsi noted that backing the project was a calculated risk well worth taking.
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.