Mohali: Automobile company told to repair defective scooter, refund ₹86k if it fails

The district commission ordered Ola to repair Munna Ali’s defective scooter within 30 days or refund ₹85,999 with 6% interest and pay ₹25,000 compensation. Its motor developed abnormal noise, but the scooter remained at Ola’s Phase-2 service centre unrepaired for over two months. Purchased in July 2024, it led the commission to find deficient service.

Last day of Pitru Paksha 2026: Here's what you carry forward from your ancestors

Mahalaya Amavasya, falling on October 10, 2026, concludes Pitru Paksha and invites people to honour ancestors through rituals, gratitude and reflection on what they hope to pass on. Sadhguru says remembrance can extend beyond family to generations whose knowledge shaped everyday life. The observance encourages learning family histories and recognising traditions, skills and stories inherited from those before us.

Who is Katie Zacharia? Meet Trump’s potential new press secretary

President Donald Trump has offered conservative commentator and attorney Katie Zacharia the White House press secretary job, according to reports published October 9, 2026; if she accepts, she will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left in August. Zacharia, a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, has worked in law, government communications and conservative media.

Meet Katie Zacharia's husband Tyler Zacharia and their children

President Donald Trump offered conservative commentator Katie Zacharia the White House press secretary job, an administration official told AFP Friday, though it is unclear whether she accepted. Zacharia is married to film producer Tyler Zacharia, an executive producer of *The Irishman*, *Roofman* and *Countdown*. Married since 2011, they have four children and live in California.

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty questionable with ankle and foot injuries for Patriots game

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is questionable against New England Sunday with ankle and foot injuries, though Kubiak said he will do his best to play. Receiver Jalen Nailor and lineman Trey Zuhn III are out, while Dont’e Thornton Jr. remains on injured reserve. Las Vegas ranks last in rushing, averaging 3.13 yards per carry.

Haryana farmer leaders flag slow lifting, false moisture readings

Jind paddy growers allege delayed procurement, slow stock lifting, bag shortages and conflicting moisture readings that could trigger rejection or ₹200–300 per quintal in deductions; farmer union BKU (Charuni) also opposes sending government paddy to mills before weighing, citing transparency risks. Officials promised additional operations and action; the deputy commissioner inspected Safidon. Procurement began September 29; allegations remain unverified.

Fire, NYCFC meet with major Eastern Conference playoff ramifications

Chicago Fire, fourth in the East, host ninth-place NYCFC Saturday as Chicago pursues a top seed and the visitors seek a wild-card berth. The Fire have won two straight; New York is winless in three but unbeaten in 10 regular-season meetings, beating Chicago 3-1 in July. Nicolas Fernandez Mercau leads NYCFC with 15 goals.

Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America's oldest Black churches

Williamsburg celebrated the reconstruction of First Baptist Church, founded in 1776 by enslaved and free African Americans despite laws barring gatherings. Archaeologists uncovered its meetinghouse foundation and 62 graves in 2021, prompting rebuilding at the site. Destroyed by a tornado, rebuilt, then turned into a parking lot, the church’s return reclaims a neglected chapter of Black American history.

Panama earthquake videos capture panic as people flee buildings

A tsunami warning was issued Friday for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, shaking buildings and sending residents into streets. The shallow quake hit near Pitaloza Arriba, close to the southern coast; tremors were also felt in Colombia. Authorities were assessing possible damage, but immediate impact details remained unavailable.

Moldova to change laws to produce arms for itself, parliament head says

Moldova’s government plans legislation enabling domestic production of dual-use weapons, including drones, to strengthen its defences, Parliament Chairman Igor Grosu said, adding that the country would not arm Ukraine. He cited 88 airspace violations since Russia’s 2022 invasion and said protection requires investment in radar, equipment, personnel and infrastructure. Moldova seeks EU membership by 2030 amid risks.

Is Hawaii under a tsunami warning after Panama earthquake? Latest US updates

Hawaii officials assessed a possible tsunami threat after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near Panama on October 9, 2026, but the threat to the islands remained unclear, and no immediate action was requested. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential impacts closer to the quake, while Oahu Emergency Management issued an information statement.

Swimming-South Africa's Coetze breaks men's 50m backstroke short-course world record

South Africa’s Pieter Coetze broke the 50m backstroke short-course world record Friday, swimming 22.09 seconds at a World Aquatics World Cup meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He lowered Kliment Kolesnikov’s 22.11 mark, set in 2022, while Kolesnikov finished sixth. The record is Coetze’s first, adding to his 100m backstroke title; the event debuts at the 2028 Olympics.

Isaias closes in on the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane Friday, threatening Alabama’s coast and Florida’s Panhandle with dangerous surge, winds and flooding ahead of expected nighttime landfall. Residents prepared as coastal areas ordered evacuations and officials warned of outages and fuel shortages. Forecast to weaken inland, the storm could bring heavy rain across the Southeast and beyond.

Public safety, past lapses: Why Delhi Police denied CJP permission for protest

Delhi Police denied the Cockroach Janta Party permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing short notice, earlier violations and public-safety concerns; applications, it said, must be filed 10 days beforehand. Police said restrictions protect protesters, residents and commuters from crowding and traffic disruption, pointing to July demonstrations that allegedly exceeded permits and triggered disorder.

FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot planned to seize a Tel Aviv-bound plane and crash it into Israel’s main airport terminal, causing maximum casualties, UAE authorities said; inspired by 9/11, he acted alone. He attacked the captain midflight, but passengers subdued him and reserve pilots landed safely in Saudi Arabia; prior checks had revealed no warning signs.

ICE officers shot a man in New York because they believed they were in danger, official says

Federal immigration officers shot a 28-year-old Dominican man in New York, saying he drove toward them as they attempted an arrest and feared for their lives; his five-year-old son was in the car but unharmed. The man was wounded and taken into custody. City leaders challenged the account and demanded body-camera footage, amid immigration enforcement disputes.

Parliamentary panel asks for a public tech strategy and a new coordination body

Parliament’s external affairs committee urged publication of a national technology vision and a separate MEA technology-diplomacy strategy, criticizing India’s approach as fragmented and ad hoc. It proposed an inter-ministerial body and reviews. The report recommends updating the national AI strategy, addressing infrastructure and investment gaps, and verifying data-centre figures, despite India’s improved global AI ranking.

Tsunami alert issued for 9 countries after Panama earthquake

Hazardous waves may affect coastal areas in seven countries—Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico—after an earthquake in Panama, according to the U.S. tsunami warning system. The warning names possible impacts along the coasts of all seven nations. Reuters reported the alert, and the developing story is being updated.

Tropical Storm Rachel: When will it reach California and which cities could be affected?

Rachel is expected to approach Southern California and northern Baja California late Saturday or early Sunday, bringing rain, strong winds, flooding and dangerous surf; tropical storm watches are in effect. It could produce 1–3 inches of rain, locally up to 5, and life-threatening rip currents. Friday morning, its center was 820 miles southwest of San Diego.

What are the allegations against Lisa Cook? Trump orders inquiry into Federal Reserve Governor

Trump has scheduled a November 5 hearing to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over unproven claims that mortgage documents misrepresented two homes, as a committee weighs legal grounds for removal. Cook denies fraud, calling the Atlanta property’s designation inadvertent. The inquiry follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s removal bid, amid concerns over Fed independence.

Anne Carson and the art of being wrong

Anne Carson, poet, essayist and translator, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical texts into conversation with contemporary life and reshapes literary forms. Her writing spans poetry, essays, translation and performance, exploring desire, grief, uncertainty and language. A Classics scholar, Carson has consistently resisted literary convention and easy explanations.

Hope hundred sets up record West Indies chase

West Indies completed the highest successful T20I chase, reaching India’s 249 to beat the hosts by six wickets with nine balls left. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 powered a 120-run stand, overcoming Mayank Yadav’s three-wicket burst and Sanju Samson’s 82, as dew and consistent bounce aided the assault in Ranchi that evening.

Trump says Iran war will be ‘over soon’, claims US stopped Tehran from getting nuclear weapon

Trump says the Iran war will be “over soon,” claiming the US blocked Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and predicting lower gas prices, while ruling out renewed strikes before November 3’s midterm elections. He remains open to direct talks but rejected Iran’s proposal, citing uncertainty about its leadership. June’s ceasefire collapsed amid renewed fighting and Hormuz disputes.

Parts of California see flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel's expected landfall

As of October 9, Tropical Storm Rachel was southwest of San Diego, moving northeast toward California this weekend; it may weaken, but hazardous surf, flooding and erosion remain possible. Long Beach’s Peninsula has seawall damage, street flooding and unsafe buildings, while Newport Beach faces flooding and waves. Officials warn impacts may worsen at high tide.

‘Gaurav Gogoi failed, should resign’: Akhil Gogoi slams Congress after Nagaon bypoll setback

Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi as BJP-led NDA victories in by-elections and local polls signaled voters’ rejection of the INDI Alliance. In Assam’s Nagaon by-election, BJP won and Congress placed third. Former ally Akhil Gogoi called the outcome a historic setback, blamed state chief Gaurav Gogoi for the party’s poor showing and demanded his resignation.

Ludhiana: PSPCL urges admn to exempt tech staff from non-dept duties

PSPCL is seeking election-duty exemptions for engineers and technical staff, warning shortages and rising demand could disrupt supply to 1.12 crore consumers. Diverting workers may delay connections, maintenance and infrastructure projects. Offices must identify eligible personnel and report wrongful assignments to Punjab’s chief electoral officer, citing ECI rules and state requests to release staff from electoral-roll revision.

ISL enters new chapter with clubs taking charge

The Indian Super League’s 13th season begins Saturday, with clubs taking greater responsibility for running the competition and early signs of stronger coordination, new sponsorship and wider access through free YouTube broadcasts. Clubs have secured nearly ₹29 crore in sponsor and data-rights revenue toward an estimated ₹36 crore operating cost.

ECI fortified, 254 trains cancelled, internet shut: Delhi braces for CJP's October 10 protest

Connaught Place businesses have been advised to close Saturday as Delhi tightens security for a CJP-led Jantar Mantar protest, suspending mobile internet nearby, restricting entry and exit at 45 metro stations, and cancelling 254 trains. Police imposed Section 163 orders and denied protest permission. Protesters seek CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter-roll revision irregularities.

'Final call': Dipke releases video message ahead of CJP stir, anticipates arrest in Delhi

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to join Saturday’s Jantar Mantar protest for free and fair elections, saying he would not retreat even if arrested or charged under anti-terror laws. He demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, an end to SIR, or neutral election-commissioner appointments, and called for a peaceful demonstration. Delhi imposed heavy security restrictions as Dipke accused authorities of trying to curb the youth-led protest.

Trump announces sanctions ICC hours after Indian-origin ex-judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

Washington announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, threatening to cripple its operations, though exemptions offer a six-month grace period for members to address US concerns. The ICC and allies condemned the move as an attack on international justice, while Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu praised it. It escalates President Donald Trump’s campaign against the Hague tribunal.