BRS working president KTR expressed confidence that his father and party chief KCR would return as Telangana Chief Minister. He claimed that Revanth Reddy’s political dominance would last only another year. Addressing BRS leaders in Amberpet, KTR also criticised the Congress government over drought conditions, farmers’ hardships and its handling of irrigation projects.

A newly married woman in Uttarakhand walked 18 kilometres in her wedding lehenga to reach her in-laws’ home because her village lacks road connectivity. She recorded a video appealing to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to build a road so others would not face the same hardship. The video has gone viral, with many supporting her demand.

TDP leader Paritala Sriram is set to contest the Nallacheruvu ZPTC seat in Sri Sathya Sai district. He filed his nomination at the district Zilla Parishad office as Andhra Pradesh gears up for local body elections. ZPTC polling is scheduled for November 3, with counting expected on November 5.

Telangana food safety officials raided several Hyderabad sweet shops in 12 teams, uncovering expired sweets being reused in fresh preparations, fungus-infected sweets and insect-infested peanuts. Officials also found unhygienic kitchens and shops operating without valid FSSAI licences. Authorities have reportedly shut some outlets and issued show-cause notices to others over serious food safety violations.

An Indian national was killed and two others injured in an overnight attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy confirmed. Two people were killed and eight injured in the incident. The embassy is contacting affected families and coordinating assistance for the injured.

The Indian Embassy in Paris has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals living in or travelling to France amid violent protests and localised curfews. Citizens have been urged to avoid crowded places, stay away from demonstrations and follow local authorities’ instructions.

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has temporarily halted the election process in 100 urban local bodies following Supreme Court directions. The suspension covers 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities. The Supreme Court has directed officials to postpone the announcement of the final candidate list until October 25.

A court in Delhi has ordered the release of Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The development comes amid ongoing attention surrounding their detention. Further details regarding the court’s order and the circumstances of their release are awaited.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was allegedly detained for three hours at Delhi airport after returning from Paris and fined ₹50,000, according to AAP leaders. The party accused the Centre of deliberately humiliating Mann, while the reason for the reported fine remains unclear.

The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to consider extending nomination deadlines in areas where candidates were allegedly prevented from filing papers due to violence. The SEC must decide by October 22. The final candidates’ list has been deferred until October 25.

Jio Platforms’ much anticipated IPO has reportedly been fully subscribed within just 100 minutes of opening, according to sources. The rapid response highlights strong investor interest in the Reliance Industries backed digital services giant, making it a major development in India’s primary market.

The State Bank of India has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of nearly 3,900 customers online. The leaked information reportedly includes names, phone numbers, identification details and loan records, raising fresh concerns over customer privacy and banking data security.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter as Devi Padukone Singh. On the occasion of Dussehra, the couple shared their first family picture featuring newborn Devi and elder daughter Dua. The heartwarming photograph shows Dua kissing her baby sister.

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.

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.