Gold price today: Why gold rates slipped today? Check city-wise prices

Gold prices edged lower in India on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold down ₹69 to ₹1,49,475 per 10 grams and 22-karat down ₹63.20 to ₹1,36,919.10, as the rupee strengthened and crude prices slipped. Brent fell 1.11% to $105.47 a barrel, while the rupee gained 82 paise to ₹94.96. Chennai recorded the highest rates among listed cities.

Who is Tom Welling’s wife Jessica Rose Lee? Inside the Smallville star’s marriage, career and family

After an Instagram story showed Tom Welling accidentally exposing himself, attention has turned to his life and wife, Jessica Rose Lee, an equestrian entrepreneur. Married since 2019, they have two sons. Lee founded Saddle Club, a brand inspired by horses. The couple met in 2014; Welling rose to fame as Clark Kent on the series *Smallville*.

Slippery fingers or just lack of effort? Why are India's fielders getting caught out in T20Is?

India’s T20 catching has slumped to 74.4% in 2026, second-worst among 12 full-member nations, after 55 chances were dropped in 32 matches, raising doubts about sustaining dominance. Former coach R Sridhar cites an absent fielding culture and underprepared youngsters, urging individualised coaching. Efficiency fell from 80.4% in 2024 to 79.8% in 2025, despite recent coaching changes.

Dell Pro Precision 7 16 review: Powerhouse for professionals, not for everyone

Dell’s Pro Precision 7 16 is a desk-focused work laptop, offering smooth multitasking, a 16-inch touchscreen and workday battery life, but its weight makes frequent travel less appealing. Tested with Intel Core Ultra 7 vPro, 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD, it starts at ₹2,25,000 in India and is sold through Dell or enterprise partners.

Ensure terror networks do not find haven in region: Shah to BIMSTEC countries

Amit Shah urged BIMSTEC members to strengthen regional cooperation against terrorism, terrorist financing, organised crime and narcotics smuggling, warning that networks must find no safe haven. He called for actionable intelligence-sharing, coordinated law enforcement, and mutual legal assistance and extradition, while stressing that drug proceeds fuel crime and terrorism. BIMSTEC comprises seven countries bordering the Bay of Bengal.

IndiGo cancels flights to and from Saudi's Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah till Oct 17

IndiGo has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17, 2026, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. Passengers should check flight status before travelling to the airport; updates are being sent to booking contacts. Support teams are available, and the airline is coordinating with authorities to ensure safe operations.

'Phones taken, lawyer not allowed': CJP's claims against Delhi cops after Das, Ranka detained

The pressure group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) says leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde, detained Tuesday, were denied access to lawyers and had phones confiscated at Jaffarpur Kalan police station, raising questions about the legal basis for their detention. Legal head Ratna Singh posted on X that the SHO refused a lawyer’s meeting.

SEBI's F&O Crackdown Explained: What the New Futures and Options Rules Mean for Your Trades

SEBI’s 2026 F&O framework reshapes Indian derivatives trading: index contracts must meet a ₹15-lakh minimum, weekly options are limited to one benchmark index per exchange, and short-option positions face an extra 2% expiry-day margin; upfront option premiums, calendar-spread restrictions and intraday monitoring also affect capital needs. The reforms follow findings that 93% of individual traders lost money in FY22–FY24.

Bombay high court quashes ED’s 2013 FIR on Goa illegal mining case

The Bombay High Court at Goa quashed the Enforcement Directorate’s 2013 money-laundering case in Goa’s illegal-mining scandal, ruling it could not survive after the underlying police FIR was annulled. Justice Amit Jamsandekar said PMLA action requires a subsisting predicate offence. The Crime Branch investigation had made no progress since 2013, following allegations of ₹35,000-crore losses.

Delta flight bomb threat: Plane arriving from New York evacuated after landing at Tel Aviv airport

A Delta flight from New York was evacuated at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday, October 13, after a bomb threat prompted passengers to rush into the terminal following landing. Investigators searched the plane, according to the Jerusalem Post; no further details about the threat or search findings were provided.

How are Houthis able to penetrate Saudi Arabia’s air defences?

Houthi missile and drone attacks have penetrated Saudi Arabia’s advanced air defences, killing people and threatening airport and energy security as Riyadh vows a serious response. The group combines ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, potentially overwhelming detection systems and finite interceptor stocks across vast territory. The escalation follows Saudi-backed offensives against the Houthis in Yemen’s civil war.

BJP women MPs to meet President today to seek Cong MP's dismissal over JNU sexual harassment case

BJP women lawmakers will meet President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday to seek Congress MP Bimol Akoijam’s dismissal from Parliament, after Jawaharlal Nehru University fired him following an inquiry that found him guilty of sexual misconduct. The BJP says Congress is shielding him; Akoijam denies allegations and disputes the investigation. Eleven students filed complaints under the POSH Act.

Did Selena Gomez announce pregnancy with baby bump photo? Truth behind viral post

An X post claiming Selena Gomez announced a pregnancy is false: its image is AI-generated, not an Instagram announcement. It alters a March 11 photo of pregnant Sofia Richie Grainge, replacing her face with Gomez’s. Gomez has made no recent announcement and has said health issues prevent her carrying a child, though surrogacy or adoption remain possibilities.

Beant Singh murder: SC seeks IB's input on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail

The Supreme Court directed Delhi to seek Intelligence Bureau input on Jagtar Singh Hawara’s bid to transfer from Tihar to a high-security Punjab prison, listing the case in four weeks. Delhi cited escape risks, while Hawara’s lawyer pointed to his good prison conduct. Hawara is serving life for Punjab chief minister Beant Singh’s 1995 assassination.

Insisting on conversion not insult to religious beliefs: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet against four people accused of pressuring a Hindu couple to convert to Christianity, ruling that promoting a faith—even insistently—did not constitute insulting a class’s religious beliefs. The alleged conduct occurred in 2025, before Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law took effect in 2026. Prosecutors alleged offers of payments, education and housing.

LDF walks out of Keralam Assembly alleging medicine shortage, vacant posts

Kerala’s Assembly erupted Tuesday over alleged medicine shortages and vacant health posts, prompting an LDF walkout accusing Health Minister K Muraleedharan of dismissing the crisis. He blamed election-related purchasing delays and inherited unpaid dues, but said supplies were available and corrective steps underway. Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleged incompetence, contrasting the turmoil with Kerala’s once-renowned healthcare system.

‘India, Gulf now able to chart own course, not always agreeing with US-China’: Rishi Sunak

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said India and Gulf countries can increasingly chart independent foreign policies instead of aligning automatically with the US or China as global power shifts. Speaking in New Delhi, he cited China’s rise, weakening multilateral rules and 61 state-based conflicts worldwide as evidence of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and security risks.

India’s Neighbourhood First policy: Need for strategic recalibration

India’s Neighbourhood First policy must shift from regional primacy to sovereignty-respecting partnerships, as China’s influence and upheaval across South Asia expose the limits of assuming proximity guarantees goodwill. New Delhi should deliver infrastructure, expand trade and energy links, resolve disputes and consult neighbours. Launched in 2014, success depends on listening, accommodation and cooperation freely chosen.

Ramayana: Anupam Kher lends his voice to Jatayu, makers unveil new poster

Anupam Kher will voice Jatayu, the courageous bird who attempts to rescue Sita from Ravana, in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer *Ramayana*, as revealed in a character poster. Part 1 is set for worldwide release on November 5, 2026, while Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic will release in five Indian languages.

Vijay Deverakonda holds Rashmika Mandanna protectively as they're mobbed by fans in Tirumala

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna visited Tirumala temple Tuesday, where fans mobbed them after darshan and Vijay shielded Rashmika as their team guided them to a golf cart. The actors had met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday while promoting *Ranabaali*; Rashmika missed its Hyderabad trailer launch because of a Mumbai shoot.

At COP31, climate finance must deliver

COP31’s success in Antalya will hinge on turning climate pledges into affordable finance, bankable projects and measurable results, particularly for developing countries. India should press for grants, concessional finance, technology transfer and adaptation support, while backing equitable electrification. With emissions high and adaptation lagging despite the Paris framework, the conference must make delivery—not declarations—the measure of progress.

‘Media diversity’, 'open debates': PM Modi lists what makes India 'mother of democracy'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India as a reliable economic partner, saying its growth benefits the world rather than coming at others’ expense amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty. He cited 7.8% growth, reserves above $700 billion and reforms as signs of resilience, while describing India’s democratic openness through linguistic diversity, extensive media and public debate.

Judge unwell, Supreme Court defers hearing on Delhi protest crackdown till Thursday

The Supreme Court deferred until October 15 petitions over alleged detentions, assaults and transport curbs before a demonstration demanding Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, after a judge fell ill. Authorities must answer contempt claims by Wednesday evening. The court had ordered protection for peaceful protesters and normal transport; a separate opposition challenge to the Election Commission remains delayed by filing defects.

Aadhaar proof mandatory for Delhi power subsidy beneficiaries

Delhi has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession mandatory for electricity-subsidy beneficiaries, requiring consumers served by BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL, NDMC and MES to verify identity under Aadhaar law. People without Aadhaar may apply using an enrolment ID. A portal is planned, and recipients must renew subsidy eligibility annually; Delhi funds the scheme through its Consolidated Fund.

Anti-SIR protests: Karnataka home minister Kharge orders review of police action

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge ordered a review of protesters’ detention in Bengaluru, saying peaceful dissent must be protected after police stopped a march against electoral-roll revision and demanding the chief election commissioner’s resignation. Organisers alleged police seized placards, dragged demonstrators, including women, and manhandled journalists. A coalition of 40-plus civil-society groups organised the march.

India's aerospace sector is aligning with sustainability goals

India’s aviation sector is translating its net-zero 2050 ambition into progress through lighter aircraft, cleaner manufacturing and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). HAL and suppliers are adopting composites, renewable energy and recycling, while Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery targets 35,000 tonnes of annual SAF capacity. High costs and biomass logistics remain barriers, despite India’s strong engineering base.

Fact Check: Was FaZe Rug killed in a car crash? Truth behind viral Brawadis video

Claims that FaZe Rug died in a car crash are false; no evidence or official confirmation supports them. The viral clip shows Brawadis crying after meeting a Goldendoodle that reminded him of his late dog Booker, not reacting to an accident. Users split over the rumor, while Booker had died after battling lymphoma for months.

911 recordings indicate 'false call' confusion delayed help after Christa Pike's failed execution

Emergency responders took 30 minutes to enter Riverbend prison after Christa Pike survived a failed execution on Sept. 30, 911 recordings show officials initially treated a distress call as false. Conflicting accounts delayed confirmation until Central Control verified emergency. Pike survived two pentobarbital doses, was hospitalized, and remains on death row for a 1995 killing.

Why AI needs universal accountability

Washington’s Trump–Xi summit established an AI incident-hotline dialogue but no shared rules, leaving responsibility for autonomous systems unresolved as risks grow. An OpenAI breach involving hundreds of agents and disputed espionage claims expose the accountability gap and limits of disclosure. The article calls for universal reporting, investigation and liability standards, with India bridging governance blocs.

Who is Kelly Day? Chicago trans woman stabs man 13 times, kills him for his remarks about her gender

Kelly Day, 32, is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Larry Young, 50, up to 13 times in Chicago; prosecutors say he had mocked her gender, sparking an argument. Young died of multiple sharp-force injuries, and a knife tip was recovered from his skull. Day, who identifies as a woman, remains jailed pending trial.