Afternoon brief: DCW chief Swati Maliwal’s residence attacked, cars vandalised; and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Swati Maliwal’s residence attacked, cars vandalised
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Monday said her residence in north Delhi’s Civil Lines was attacked and an attacker also vandalised two parked cars. Read more
BJP withdraws candidate for crucial Maharashtra bypoll amid appeals
The BJP on Monday withdrew its candidate from Andheri East assembly by-election amid appeals. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule made the announcement. Read more
Watch: Athlete competes without hijab, defying Iran's diktat for female players
An Iranian climber was seen competing at an international competition without donning a hijab, in open defiance of the Islamic Republic's restrictions for female athletes. Read more
Petrol and diesel prices today: Check rates in your city on October 17
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged for 149th consecutive day. According to fuel prices announced by the oil companies, Sriganganagar in Rajasthan sold the costliest petrol and diesel while the fuel prices at Andaman and Nicobar Islands capital Port Blair was the cheapest, Hindustan Times sister website Live Hindustan reported. Read more
Watch: On-song Rahul brings out Dhoni's helicopter shot in IND vs AUS warm-up tie; Cummins comes up with deadly response
Fine-tuning his batting in the lead-up to the ICC World T20 2022 on Monday, Indian opener KL Rahul played a gem of a knock against Australia in the warm-up match at the Gabba. Read more
Karan Johar finally unboxes his Koffee hamper, reveals expensive speakers, phone. Watch
Filmmaker and Koffee With Karan host Karan Johar has finally unveiled what is inside his Koffee hamper. A large box of goodies, called the Koffee hamper, is given to the celebrities, who win the rapid fire round on Karan's hit chat show. Read more
Malaika Arora in backless mini dress, no makeup and sneakers is not ready to say goodbye to summers: See pics, video
On Sunday, Malaika Arora stepped out in Mumbai to enjoy a casual date with her friends. The paparazzi clicked the star later in the evening outside her home and captured her laidback yet elegant look for the outing. Read more
MatchAble, a dating app for differently-abled who wish to swipe right
There are more than 2.5 crore dating app users who are looking for prospective partners to swipe right if and when their vibes match. But what about those who are differently-abled? Don't they have the same rights to choose a partner? Read more
Web story: Cleaning tips for this festive season
The best way to start cleaning your home is to make a checklist. Read more
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