Exam schedule as per academic calendar, will change if polls held in Feb: UP Board secretary

UP Board’s February 5–24, 2027, exams may be rescheduled if the Election Commission holds Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls in February, secretary Bhagwati Singh said; March polls would avoid disruption. Elections in 2012, 2017 and 2022 shifted exams to March. Simultaneous voting and examinations are difficult because schools become polling stations and teachers are assigned election duties.

Coke, Sprite and seafood: 101-year-old man shares how he maintains his health despite unusual diet

At 101, Zhejiang resident Lu Shizeng has gone viral for drinking Coca-Cola and Sprite and eating seafood, pork and fruit, saying routine and enjoying food matter more than health-conscious rules. He shops every five days and keeps regular sleep and nap schedules; a fall stopped his tricycle rides. His story has prompted online debate over longevity.

3 killed, 1 injured in firing over Ramleela donations in Pilibhit

Three people, including trader Mohit Gupta and his brother Ankit, were killed, while relative Rose was critically injured, when a dispute over Rs 20–22 lakh in Ramleela donations erupted into gunfire in Pilibhit’s Amaria on Monday night. Police arrested three suspects, detained others and recovered firearms. The dispute had resurfaced at meetings and a town function.

ECI to organise special voter enrolment camps across UP on October 17, 24

Uttar Pradesh will hold registration camps at polling stations on October 17 and 24 to enrol eligible citizens missing from electoral rolls, CEO Navdeep Rinwa said. Booth-level officers will assist from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing Form 6 and help desks. Applicants need a photograph, birth date and address; the Election Commission ordered the campaign.

Drones join LMC’s post-flood sanitation drive

As floodwaters recede in Lucknow, the municipal corporation is using drones to spray anti-larval chemicals across 80 acres in two zones and intensifying sanitation to curb mosquito breeding and post-flood infections. Crews are clearing drains, removing sludge and disinfecting affected neighborhoods, while a GIS-based plan assigns work. Officials prioritize desilting, bleaching powder and fogging.

Misbehaviour with govt lawyers amounts to contempt: HC directs UP DGP to issue circular

Allahabad High Court directed Uttar Pradesh’s DGP to warn police that mistreating government advocates conveying court orders may constitute contempt, after an Azamgarh police PRO was briefly held for misconduct. The court released him after the SSP removed him and issued notice, while rejecting bail and addressing a warrant-compliance failure in a 2024 obscene-video case.

Apple launches $299 HomeView: Can AI Siri help it beat Amazon and Google?

Apple introduced HomeView, a $299 smart-home hub shipping next month, with a 7-inch screen, facial recognition and AI-upgraded Siri for controlling connected devices. The device aims to challenge Amazon and Google, but success may depend on Siri delivering reliable, useful assistance and justifying its price. Apple has struggled for a decade to gain smart-home traction.

What do we do with our privilege? Keshav Suri on hospitality, inclusion and real change

The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group frames luxury as creating local livelihoods and belonging, with hotels serving communities. Local hiring, training, scholarships and tribal partnerships extend opportunities beyond hotel walls, while support for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalised communities informs service and social programmes. Keshav Suri says this helps develop destinations and build an inclusive India.

East Bengal lead twice but lose 2-3 to Iraq’s Al-Shorta in Asian Champions League 2

East Bengal lost 2-3 to eight-time Iraqi champions Al-Shorta despite David Lalhlansanga’s brace, as missed chances and second-half goals denied them an Asian Champions League 2 win. Hussein Al-Saedi and Kingsley Kuku scored after East Bengal twice led; Lalhlansanga squandered further openings. Al-Shorta top the group with six points, while East Bengal have one from two matches.

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 12: Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller jumps 36% on second Tuesday

Drishyam: The Conclusion earned ₹8.61 crore on its second Tuesday, up 36% from Monday, taking net collections to ₹323.86 crore and reviving hopes of crossing ₹350 crore. The Ajay Devgn thriller had a ₹245.50 crore first week but fell Monday. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the October 2 release concludes the franchise; Mohanlal praised its ending.

Katie Zacharia’s first WH briefing turns awkward: 5 key highlights

At her first White House briefing, Zacharia ended awkwardly Tuesday after calling her husband “my president,” struggling to answer a question on U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and taking questions from just three reporters. She announced Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign as ambassador to Greece; Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt and opened with praise for Trump.

10 dead, at least 20 missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Raghopur

Ten people were killed after a boat capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district, the central fact reported in the headline. It does not state when or where the boat overturned, how many people were aboard, whether anyone is missing or injured, or what caused the capsize. More reporting is needed to establish the circumstances and emergency response.

'Rahul Gandhi didn't push me': Shivakumar after BJP shares clip from Delhi march

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied Rahul Gandhi pushed him during Monday’s INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court, saying Gandhi was concerned by the crowd and urged him to board a vehicle. Deputy CM G. Parameshwara cited difficult crowd control, after a viral clip prompted BJP accusations; the protest sought CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece, makes major statement

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the Trump administration asked her to step down, and says she will vigorously defend herself against allegations of improper and potentially unlawful conduct. She rejects the accusations and points to her extensive record. The request was conveyed by newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia.

Prepare choco bar ice cream at home with Chef Ranveer Brar’s easy recipe: See step-by-step making

Ranveer Brar shared a choco bar recipe, pairing cookie-studded vanilla ice cream with dark chocolate, almonds and sprinkles. Combine cream, condensed milk, vanilla and crushed cookies, freeze three to four hours, then dip the bars in melted chocolate and garnish. Posted on Instagram, preparation takes 15 minutes, excluding freezing; report draws on unverified social-media content.

Who was Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem? Six Flags Over Georgia victim identified

Atlanta educator Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was identified by relatives as the man who fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and died, while his son reportedly sat beside him. Six Flags offered condolences. Kariem taught at Wesley International Academy and was remembered for devotion to students, community, and reuniting families.

Sediqullah Atal's epic 332-ball vigil in Afghanistan's thrilling draw against Bangladesh

Afghanistan survived Bangladesh’s final-day attack to draw their Test in Abu Dhabi, finishing 346/8 while chasing 479. Sediqullah Atal anchored the resistance with 111 from 332 balls, supported by Rahmat Shah’s 51 and Yamin Ahmadzai’s 19 from 85 deliveries. Litton Das’s 102 helped Bangladesh declare at 372/7, setting a target after a 106-run lead.

Delhi Police file FIR against CJP's Das, Ranka and others for ‘trespassing’ into Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police filed an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others for allegedly trespassing at Jantar Mantar, hours after detaining them for entering through locked gates and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Police had denotified the site Monday, naming three alternative venues; CJP leaders said they had “reclaimed” it.

Australian man claims to be working from home, gets fired after company tracks laptop to Singapore

A Sydney trader was fired for secretly working from Singapore while claiming to be home in Australia, but the Fair Work Commission found the process unfair. His employer traced his laptop to a hotel after he missed his return date; commissioners found dishonesty but faulted the company for not hearing him fairly. His request to relocate had been denied.

Why are Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung stocks falling? China’s CXMT sparks chip sell-off

Memory-chip stocks slid Tuesday as investors feared China’s CXMT could challenge Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung, with Micron down 4% and SK Hynix 5% in trading; Korean losses were steeper, dragging KOSPI. CXMT plans a server-memory product launch by end-2026, using denser cell technology. The three incumbents dominate DRAM and have benefited from AI-data-centre demand.

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 release postponed; Anupam Kher and Boman Irani’s comedy sequel to release in 2027

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 will now release in theatres on March 5, 2027, delayed from August 28, 2026, the makers announced with a new poster. Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and other original cast members return, with Ravi Kishan joining the sequel. The 2006 comedy, about a family reclaiming land taken through fraud, became a cult favorite.

Mamata Banerjee escapes knife attack, TMC claims assailant posed as her niece

A woman claiming to be Mamata Banerjee’s niece allegedly tried to enter Banerjee’s security cordon with a knife near her Kalighat home Tuesday evening, the Trinamool Congress said. MP Dola Sen’s complaint identified her as Tannishtha Saha; party workers subdued her and handed her to police. The incident occurred as Banerjee inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal.

Google takes aim in frontier AI race as Gemini 4 Argon leads in benchmarks

Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Argon globally to developers and businesses through its API, and subscribers in Antigravity, the Gemini app and Search, pitching it for complex work. Google says Argon leads benchmarks in coding, cybersecurity and science, with strong long-context performance. Introductory input-token pricing is $2 per million, amid AI competition and safety concerns.

Indian Embassy in Riyadh issues helpline numbers as Saudi-Houthi tensions rise

India’s embassy in Riyadh issued 24-hour helplines and urged nationals to shelter indoors during aerial attacks, avoid sharing videos or news, and consider departing through Qatar or Bahrain if emergencies arise. Embassy and consular services remain operational, but IndiGo and Air India cancelled Saudi flights through October 17 amid Yemen’s Houthi drone and missile strikes.

Katie Zacharia faces backlash after first White House presser: ‘She’ll break…'

Press secretary Katie Zacharia announced Tuesday that the administration asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, calling her a “wonderful asset.” Her briefing drew criticism from insiders and commentators, who mocked her hesitations, awkward delivery and praise of President Trump’s midterm campaign. She thanked Trump, saying she hoped to serve in his administration.

Netflix secures 2030 FIFA World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra

Netflix has secured exclusive audiovisual rights to Spain and Andorra’s 2030 FIFA men’s World Cup, streaming all 104 matches across 48 teams. It will offer one free match each matchday and license Spain’s games, both semi-finals and the final to an unnamed free-to-air broadcaster; Andorra’s arrangement remains unclear. The centenary tournament runs June 8–July 21.

Justin Rose and Aaron Rai: Of one Major and soldiering on

Justin Rose, 46, arrives in India seeking a second major, convinced he can win despite five runner-up finishes and a Masters near-miss this year. At the DP World India Championship, he credits persistence and fitness for keeping him competitive. Aaron Rai, reigning PGA champion, brings humility and ambition; Rose’s sole major came at the 2013 US Open.

flydubai 'hijack' bid probe widens as 2 Maldivian pilots arrested in UAE: Report

Two Maldivian flydubai pilots were arrested in the UAE October 3 as authorities probed an alleged plot to hijack and crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. On September 30, Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, who resisted before passengers subdued him. The arrested pilots reportedly knew al-Hammami, but officials have not disclosed evidence linking them to the incident.

Can new transport authority tackle siloed planning gaps?

Khajuraho Airport topped AAI’s January–June 2026 satisfaction survey at 4.98/5, despite scheduled flights ending July 1, exposing India’s gap between transport investment and demand. The Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority aims to coordinate modes through a 10-year master plan and assess projects, but experts say success depends on adequate powers, reliable data and interagency cooperation.

Virender Sehwag and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Aggressive batters setting new standards

Virender Sehwag sees his fearless, first-ball attacking instinct in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose IPL 2026 numbers show aggression unmatched by peers: he scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, topping all 34 qualifying batters in both categories. Sehwag was similarly exceptional, striking 42.2% faster than contemporaries in Tests; cricket’s changing tempo underscores how both reshaped batting.