Furious over mom’s remarriage, man flies from NZ, kills stepfather

Uttar Pradesh police are investigating a targeted killing after New Zealand-based worker Avdeep Singh, 22, and cousin Rajandeep Singh were arrested for allegedly killing Avdeep’s stepfather, Navjot Singh, 35, in Rampur. Police say the attack followed opposition to Avdeep’s mother’s remarriage; investigators are checking his return and possible accomplices. Navjot was shot at his centre Saturday.

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Iran security chief speaks to NSA Ajit Doval on call, discusses ‘issues of mutual interest’

Iranian National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei spoke by telephone with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Monday evening, exchanging views on regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest between their countries. The Iranian Embassy in India announced the conversation, but its statement offered no specifics about the topics discussed or outcomes.

'Batman Mode On': Rahul Gandhi, Kharge pose with superhero masks during Oppn march to SC

Batman masks appeared during Opposition leaders’ protest march in Delhi on Monday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge posed with them, recalling Gandhi’s earlier Instagram Batman joke, while Gandhi and 10 INDIA bloc leaders filed a Supreme Court petition challenging voter deletions.

Tukaram Mundhe refutes reports of transfer: ‘Fight against unsafe food, spurious drugs on’

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has denied reports of his transfer, confirming on Monday that he remains Commissioner of the state’s Food and Drug Administration. In a post on X, he said the agency’s campaign against unsafe, substandard and adulterated food, as well as spurious and substandard medicines, will continue. More details are expected.

Gavaskar goes on an anecdotes trip in tribute to the late Garry Sobers

Sunil Gavaskar recalled how his oversized sweater accompanied Garry Sobers during the West Indian great’s celebrated 254 against Australia in 1972, joking he had a “little bit” in the innings. At a Mumbai tribute, Gavaskar said Sobers’ dropped catches helped launch his career, while former fast bowler Ian Bishop praised Sobers’ influence and Caribbean pride.

Indian Super League: Jithin strikes at death as NorthEast United FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Jithin M.S. struck in the 90+2nd minute to give NorthEast United FC a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their opening 2026/27 Indian Super League match in Guwahati. Introduced at halftime, he pounced on a rebound after Vishal Kaith’s save and a shot hit the post. Both teams had earlier struck the woodwork.

Chef Kunal Kapur shares strawberry parfait recipe but makes it vrat-friendly using kuttu flour

Kunal Kapur shared a vrat-friendly strawberry kuttu parfait for Navratri, layering air-fried buckwheat crumble with honeyed hung curd and strawberry preserve. The crumble combines kuttu flour, ghee, sugar and rock salt, air-fried for 12 minutes; strawberries are blended, and curd whisked with honey before assembly. The MasterChef India judge posted the recipe on Instagram.

‘Pause SIR, independent audit’: INDIA bloc petition to Supreme Court lists 10 requests

Rahul Gandhi and 10 INDIA bloc leaders petitioned the Supreme Court over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), alleging arbitrary decisions threaten voting rights and electoral integrity. They seek suspension, records disclosure, safeguards against deletions, an independent audit, and review of SIR decisions. Gandhi’s advocate filed the petition Monday, naming the ECI and its commissioners.

Ilhan Omar's family: All about her parents and husband Tim Mynett

Federal agents reportedly searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home Monday under a warrant in an ongoing probe of alleged immigration-document fraud involving papers her late father submitted for her as a child. Homan confirmed authorities executed the warrant but offered no details. Omar, a Somali-born progressive, arrived in America as a child refugee in 1995.

Why Warren Buffett's S&P 500 ETF strategy matters as AI bubble fears grow

AI-driven gains lifted the S&P 500, but reliance on a handful of technology giants and soaring valuations raise correction fears if results disappoint. CAPE stands near 41, versus its historical average of 17, reviving dot-com comparisons. Warren Buffett favors long-term, low-cost S&P 500 funds such as VOO, though they cannot prevent broad-market losses during downturns.

IIT Kanpur to launch campaign to raise funds to power future technologies

IIT Kanpur is launching a fundraising campaign, among the largest in IIT history, for seven priorities: cybersecurity, medtech, social security, sustainability, semiconductors, drones and quantum technologies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil it in New Delhi on October 14. Alumni, industry, CSR and donors will be approached to supplement government funding for research and infrastructure.

This gold medal has a lot more value for me, says boxer Parveen Hooda

Parveen Hooda won Asian Games gold at 65kg, completing a comeback after a whereabouts-failure ban stripped her of bronze and cost her a Paris Olympic chance. Shaken by a Commonwealth Games defeat, she rebuilt confidence, refined her technique and trusted her strengths to beat Chen Nien-chin in the final. She credits patience and targets the World Championships.

RV Arlekar named Tamil Nadu governor, Kerala gets Om Prakash Mathur in fresh appointments

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed RV Arlekar as Tamil Nadu Governor and Prakash Mathur as Kerala Governor, alongside four other gubernatorial changes. Braj Mohan Ram was named Odisha Governor, Dr. Sudha Yadav Karnataka Governor, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Uttarakhand Governor, and Dushyant Gautam Sikkim Governor. The appointments represent a broad reshuffle across six states.

UP Board exams 2027 from February 5; schedule released

UP Board will conduct Class 10 and 12 exams from February 5 to 24, 2027, under its newly released timetable. Both classes begin with Hindi; final papers are agriculture for Class 10 and Computer and Sanskrit for Class 12. Exams take place in morning and afternoon shifts, with 15 minutes allotted for question-paper reading.

Dharavi redevelopment: Adani Group starts construction work; first 5 towers to be ready by 2029

Construction of Dharavi’s rehabilitation housing began October 12, as Adani Navbharat Developers performed a bhoomi poojan at Matunga’s 22-acre railway site. The project will provide 10,432 homes and 1,379 commercial and industrial units; the first five towers are expected by March 2029, with all ten due by August 2030. The wider scheme will remake Dharavi.

EC, bureaucracy functioning at BJP’s behest: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission and officials of favoring the BJP, alleging duplicate voter registrations and electoral-roll manipulation threatened democracy. He cited claims that one voter had 10 entries and forged forms sought to delete opposition votes, while authorities ignored complaints. Speaking at a Lohia anniversary event, he vowed to challenge fraud.

Branded residences market in India to grow 126% in six years, driven by urban demand

India’s branded-residence projects are forecast to grow 126% over six years, among Asia-Pacific’s fastest rates, as rising domestic wealth and metropolitan populations shift expansion beyond resorts toward urban, non-hospitality homes. Savills says India has entered the region’s top 10 markets, with buyers valuing service, quality and trusted brands. Across Asia-Pacific, resorts dominate pipelines, while the market diversifies.

Revisit Pocso Act provisions for minor couples: Allahabad HC to Law Commission

Allahabad High Court urged the Law Commission to recommend POCSO amendments granting judges discretion in cases involving minor couples, warning strict enforcement can produce injustice. It allowed a woman, estimated at 18, to live with her husband; they have a two-month-old child. The judges suggested community service as an alternative, citing illiteracy and family circumstances.

Punjab man working as truck driver in Dubai wins ₹1.3 crore lottery

An Indian truck driver from Punjab, living in Dubai for 18 years, won Dh500,000 in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket’s latest draw, sharing the prize with five friends. Kulwant Singh plans to use his share for his family and home. Other Indian expats won Dh100,000 and Dh250,000, while five received Dh1.95 million in consolation prizes.

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 11: Ajay Devgn’s film races past ₹313 crore on 2nd Monday

Ajay Devgn’s *Drishyam: The Conclusion* is his biggest career hit, earning ₹313.06 crore net in India in 11 days and passing ₹300 crore on day ten. Monday added ₹4.06 crore after a strong second weekend. *Hindustan Times* praised its drama and nostalgia but said implausibilities undercut the finale; Abhishek Pathak directed the concluding chapter.

‘Drank at 3 bars, drove Mini Cooper at 120 km/hr’: Teen driver's friends nabbed day after crash

Police arrested two more passengers in the Mini Cooper crash that killed three young people near Kochi airport, as a victim’s family demanded murder charges against 19-year-old driver Suhail Sajeev. Investigators say he was drunk and travelling at 120 km/h; the newly arrested men allegedly fled. The group had visited three bars beforehand.

Goldmedal Spacio BLDC Fan Review: Is spending over ₹5,000 on a ceiling fan actually worth it?

The Goldmedal Spacio BLDC is worth considering above ₹5,000 if convenience, quiet operation and lower power use matter: its airflow is strong, installation was smooth, and the remote makes everyday adjustments easy. Rated at 32W, it could save roughly ₹887 annually versus a 70W fan used eight hours daily. Its breeze mode and blue LEDs disappoint, but overall performance and premium styling impress.

Vijay Deverakonda is all praise for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after meeting him with Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay, with Deverakonda praising the former actor’s warm welcome and sharing photos of their visit. He said their conversation covered life, work and the world, and called Vijay an immediate favourite. The meeting follows Vijay’s political transition; the married couple will reunite in *Ranabaali*.

Why is the S&P 500 steady as Dow gains ahead of bank earnings and inflation data?

U.S. stocks barely moved Monday as investors awaited earnings and inflation data: the S&P 500 was flat, the Dow rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.2%. Micron dropped 4% amid Chinese competition, while Salesforce gained 2% after an upgrade. Oil rose 2% amid geopolitical tensions. Earnings are forecast to grow 29.6% during the current four-year bull market.

4 suspected infiltrators killed in landmine blast along LoC in J&K's Poonch

A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast rocked a village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, news agency PTI reported. The brief report did not identify the village or provide details about when the explosion occurred, casualties, damage, or its cause, leaving the circumstances unclear in the sensitive border region.

Mohanlal ‘truly impressed’ with Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 as film races past ₹480 crore worldwide

Mohanlal has praised Ajay Devgn’s *Drishyam: The Conclusion*, calling its ending a fitting close to the saga and congratulating Abhishek Pathak and the cast. The Hindi film takes an original path distinct from Malayalam’s third instalment and has reportedly grossed over ₹479.80 crore globally. Its ensemble includes Tabu and Jaideep Ahlawat; the franchise began as a 2015 remake.

‘Doesn't deserve respite': Russian FM on Zelensky's push for ceasefire to hold Ukraine elections

Russia rejected Zelensky’s 60-day ceasefire proposal to enable Ukrainian elections, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying Kyiv did not “deserve” a respite. Zelensky proposed the pause after Donald Trump called for new Ukrainian leadership, insisting the country’s people must choose their president. He also offered a reciprocal energy ceasefire, but Moscow had not confirmed agreement.

Ranji Trophy: UP pile up 540 against Bihar

Uttar Pradesh seized control in their Ranji Trophy match against Bihar, making 540 before the hosts closed Day Two at 44/2, still 496 runs behind. Madhav Kaushik’s 150 and Rinku Singh’s 112 led the innings, supported by Aaradhya Yadav (84), Zeeshan Ansari (58) and debutant Abhinandan Singh (43); Rinku’s century was his third consecutive Ranji century.

Jayant Chaudhary invokes Rashtriya Lok Dal legacy, hits back at Akhilesh Yadav in Agra

RLD president Jayant Chaudhary hit back at SP chief Akhilesh Yadav over his “chavanni” jibe at an Agra rally Monday, saying the arrow missed its mark and questioning Yadav’s regard for relationships. He said RLD legislators had strengthened the SP, while pledging to revive Chaudhary Charan Singh’s legacy. RLD joined the BJP-led NDA after the 2022 polls.

'Mini-India', a space for all: Jantar Mantar's special place on Delhi's protest map

Delhi has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site, ending its 33-year role as a venue for grievances; police named Ramlila Maidan, Burari and East Delhi’s CBD Ground instead. It balances dissent against residents’ complaints of noise, barricades and garbage. An observatory, Jantar Mantar became a protest hub after Boat Club demonstrations were barred in 1993.