Court cites ‘habitualness’, ‘no respect for law’ in order extending CJP leaders' custody

Delhi court extended CJP figures Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das’s custody for two days, rejecting sureties over alleged breaches and protests at de-notified Jantar Mantar. The order said they violated permission terms and showed “no respect for law”; CJP called proceedings a farce, denying evidence of threats. Detention followed an anti-CEC protest over electoral-roll revision.

Sahara Ray, Justin Bieber's ex, dies at 34

Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray’s last known public appearance was at a Los Angeles fashion show in November 2023, nearly three years before her death at 34. She attended the Ashton Michael RTW 10-Year Anniversary Show, “Punk Tsugi,” with boyfriend Mod Sun and musician SIIICKBRAIN, wearing a pink dress. Ray dated Justin Bieber.

Indian Super League: Gurkirat Singh scores late as Punjab FC hold Mumbai City to a 1-1 draw

Punjab FC earned a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC in the ISL 2026-27 on Monday, as Gurkirat Singh headed home his first goal for the club in the 90th minute after Leandro Otormin’s 63rd-minute penalty put the visitors ahead. The physical, chance-filled contest at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium also featured crucial saves from both goalkeepers.

California man crashes into police car after falling asleep in his self-driving Tesla

A 22-year-old Sacramento man, reportedly asleep as his Tesla used Full Self-Driving, crashed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 80, seriously injuring two officers, later released from hospital. Dashcam footage shows the Tesla entering a lane closure marked by flares, cones and lights. The investigation continues; CHP says the system requires active supervision and is not autonomous.

From Changthang to the runway: Ladakh’s Pashmina story takes centre stage at fashion week

Ladakh showcased its Pashmina heritage and contemporary design at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026, bringing Changthang’s pastoralists and artisans to the runway while emphasizing livelihoods and the preservation of tradition. Four local labels blended indigenous textiles with modern fashion. Under the RAMP scheme, an October conclave will connect artisans, entrepreneurs and buyers to expand markets.

Allahabad HC stays conviction of murder convict who wants to contest 2027 UP polls

The Allahabad High Court stayed Nandlal Rai’s conviction and sentence in a 2017 murder case, granting bail pending appeal after he said he hoped to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections independently or on a BJP ticket. Citing livelihood concerns, the bench noted Rai’s 2025 conviction for killing Ram Janmabhoomi activist Pramod Kumar Nigam.

Farooq cites LG’s illness for delay in cabinet expansion

Farooq Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir’s cabinet expansion is delayed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s illness and will follow his return. Omar Abdullah can appoint three ministers and reshuffle portfolios, but has postponed expansion amid pressure. His government has had five ministers since October 2024, as opposition parties criticize delays and aspirants compete for berths.

ATP Finals: Will Novak Djokovic make a late charge for Turin

Five places remain in the eight-player ATP Finals field in Turin, and Novak Djokovic faces a qualification push, sitting 11th after his Shanghai loss. Flavio Cobolli leads the chase with 3,540 points, while Rafael Jodar, Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils remain close; Basel, Vienna and Paris offer crucial points. Zverev, Alcaraz and Shelton have qualified, while Sinner withdrew with an injury.

Divisional commissioner flags off Jammu–Basohli bike ride

Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal on Monday flagged off a Jammu–Basohli bike ride, with about 30 riders carrying the national flag, to promote tourism and a drug-free society during Basohli Utsav-2026. He said the ride would showcase Basohli’s heritage and landscapes, while urging youth to reject drugs and pursue constructive activities. The festival is scheduled for October 19–21.

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI stocks rebound and oil prices ease ahead of earnings week

U.S. stocks rose Monday as recovering AI shares and lower oil prices lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead of earnings. Investors fear higher interest rates could constrain AI infrastructure expansion; Broadcom and Micron led chip gains, while the Dow edged lower. The rebound followed the indexes’ biggest weekly declines since late June, with Meta and Tesla results ahead.

Xbox exec Brandon Stirrup admits widespread AI usage in gaming despite negative sentiment

Microsoft Xbox strategy manager Brandon Stirrup says gaming companies use AI despite player resistance. He said he created a game in three hours using AI although he lacks development experience, and warned his comments could cost him his job; his X account is now inactive. His claims emerge amid debate over AI’s role in games.

Ranabaali box office collection day 4: Vijay Deverakonda’s film faces 1st Monday test with 34% drop

Ranabaali collected ₹4.97 crore net on Monday, day four, taking its India total to ₹29.02 crore as business slowed after Sunday’s slight rise. With a reported ₹120-crore budget, its prospects hinge on holiday audiences. Rahul Sankrityan’s period film, which has divided critics and viewers, imagines a Rayalaseema warrior’s revolt against British rule during the 1876–78 famine.

British tourist sexually harassed in Kerala's Varkala, dress torn, video helps police arrest man

A British tourist alleged she was sexually harassed and her dress torn by a man in Varkala, Kerala, around 1:30 am Monday. Police arrested Shahad after video evidence helped identify him; the woman had sought refuge with tourists, who intervened, before filing a complaint. Separately, Portuguese traveller Ana said kindness in India eased safety fears.

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Aramco site, oilfield, Riyadh and Abha airports

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said Monday they had carried out multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy, airport and military infrastructure, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport, Reuters reported. The named targets span oil and aviation sites, against the backdrop of the Houthis’ alignment with Iran.

Asian Para Games: Nishad’s leap of faith as India open with four gold

Nishad Kumar opened India’s athletics gold tally at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning the T47 long jump with 7.11m on debut. Rinku Hooda and Soumya added javelin and 1,500m golds as India finished the opening day fourth with 11 medals. A two-time Paralympic high-jump silver medallist, Nishad drew inspiration from American double champion Roderick Townsend-Roberts.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth film collects ₹239 crore crore on 1st Monday

Rajinikanth’s sequel *Jailer 2* earned ₹39.95 crore net in India on Monday, lifting its domestic total to ₹239.85 crore and making it 2026’s highest-grossing Tamil film. Despite a weekday dip after an opening weekend of about ₹199 crore, it drew 48.8% occupancy, with Tamil-language collections leading. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film continues Tiger Muthuvel Pandian’s story.

Security tightened for Dussehra in Delhi-NCR, crowd management and traffic plan in place

More than 13,000 police personnel will secure Dussehra celebrations across Delhi-NCR, with heightened vigilance at temples, processions and crowded venues, authorities said. Delhi will deploy 10,000 officers; Gurugram has assigned 2,200 to 66 Ravan Dahan sites and 17 processions, while Faridabad has arranged 1,200. Traffic control and emergency response are priorities as festive crowds swell.

Private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skids off Las Vegas runway, crashes into fence

Donnie Wahlberg and seven others escaped injury when his Dassault Falcon 50 aborted takeoff at Las Vegas airport Sunday, ran out of runway and slid into a fence. The flight had eight aboard and was bound for Toronto; Wahlberg credited the pilots with averting disaster, thanked emergency crews and said all were safe, while officials reported no injuries.

Carrefour CEO says 50 stores and over 1,500 shops damaged during riots in France

Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard said 50 stores were targeted during Saturday’s riots across France, condemning the violence and urging stronger protection and faster compensation for businesses. Around 1,500 other shops were damaged, with repairs expected to exceed €10 million. Protests over rising living costs and declining public services escalated into looting and clashes in several cities.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke targets PM Modi over extended custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remained defiant after five days in jail, as their remand was extended by two days for entering Jantar Mantar while waving the Tricolour. Dipke accused authorities of delaying bail and suppressing dissent; the leaders were detained after protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

SpaceX stock may stay flat through 2027 despite 92% revenue growth and AI expansion

SpaceX’s $1.77 trillion IPO valuation and 68 price-to-sales ratio may cap share gains through 2027, despite rapid growth, with The Motley Fool expecting the stock to remain near current levels. Revenue rose 92% to $7.8 billion, while AI sales surged 213%, supported by infrastructure deals and expansion plans. Its reusable rockets and Starlink underpin its ambitions.

Will my child still learn to think? An old parental worry gets a new twist with AI

AI literacy, not avoidance, is essential: children should learn how AI works, verify confident answers and recognise bias. The Global Learning Foundation AI Olympiad 2026 offers Grades 3–10 a 60-minute national exam with age-appropriate topics and validated materials. Individual students take it online November 29; schools host earlier. The initiative complements CBSE’s new AI curriculum.

Ranji Trophy: Zeeshan Ansari spins UP into command vs Goa

Zeeshan Ansari’s 5/45 bowled Goa out for 164, giving Uttar Pradesh a 38-run first-innings lead and control of their Ranji match; UP reached 102/4 by stumps, stretching their advantage to 140. Aryan Juyal’s unbeaten 60 steadied a shaky second innings after Yash Kasvankar struck twice early. Earlier, Rinku Singh’s 118 lifted UP to 204.

Uttarakhand minister confronts Daler Mehndi on stage, alleges singer was drinking alcohol

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi’s performance at Kunjapuri fair in Tehri on Sunday, reportedly alleging the singer was performing under alcohol’s influence. Viral footage shows Uniyal criticizing Mehndi and telling him to respect attendees, while Mehndi asks him to leave; Hindustan Times could not verify the video. Mehndi’s hits include “Tunak Tunak Tun.”

Arab voters could hold key to Netanyahu's future in Israel election

Palestinian leaders are urging Israel’s Arab minority to vote heavily next week, hoping to help unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government. Polls project turnout rising to 63%, while former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc is short of a Knesset majority and may need Arab support, despite rejecting coalition ties. The election follows the 2023 Hamas attack.

Nepal blocks Ayushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer, denies permission for public screening

Nepal bars public screenings of Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s *Udta Teer* after the censor board found its production violated Section 8(3) of the National Cinema Act; officials have not disclosed why. Directed by debutant Akash A Kaushik, the spy comedy follows Pakistani agent Bilal, who loses his memory and mistakes himself for an Indian spy.

How to make T20 a batters-only spectacle

Rain washed out the fifth India–West Indies T20I in Bengaluru, leaving the series shared and halting a six-heavy spectacle that had produced 98 sixes in 981 balls. The author argues cricket is racing toward a batter-first, bowler-agnostic future, satirically proposing flatter pitches, smaller boundaries and robotic bowlers. Recent MCC and ICC rule changes, too, reinforce the perceived imbalance.

Man, 57, jumps onto metro tracks at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, dies

A 57-year-old man died after allegedly jumping before an approaching train at Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar Metro station Monday morning, police said. CCTV showed him leap from platform 1 at 8:41 a.m.; officers recovered a suicide note and PAN card and informed family. He was an LIC agent living in Kotla Mubarakpur. Mental-health helplines offer support.

Alld HC asks JTRI to train magistrates on scrutiny of remand pleas

Allahabad High Court ordered JTRI, Lucknow, to train magistrates to scrutinize arrest and remand papers, warning routine approvals threaten constitutional liberty and may invite administrative action. It freed Arvind Pandey in a cyber-fraud case after the arrest memo omitted grounds, evidence, witnesses and next-of-kin details, stressing magistrates’ duty to safeguard rights under Articles 21 and 22.

Kashi prepares for Oct 22 air show: Vns walls to depict scenes of Ganga Ghats from airport to Namo Ghat

Varanasi is decorating the Babatpur Airport–Namo Ghat route with murals, motif lighting and illuminated streets for the October 22, 24 and 25 air show, while adding ghat signage, public-address systems, toilets and medical support for visitors. To reduce bird-strike risks, meat sales within 20–30 kilometres of Namo Ghat are banned October 19–26; the designs celebrate Kashi’s heritage.