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A key parliamentary panel has called heads of SEBI and TRAI for deposition on October 24

Haryana MLA Balraj Kundu, leader of the Haryana Jan Sevak Party, accuses former MLA Anand Singh Dangi of physically assaulting him and his personal assistant during a heated election dispute in Meham. Kundu attributes the alleged attack to Dangi's frustration over his electoral prospects.

Security forces conducted a joint operation in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, neutralising two terrorists after detecting an infiltration attempt. The operation, involving the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw an exchange of fire and recovery of war-like stores, with searches in the area still ongoing.

During a town hall in North Carolina, Donald Trump announced plans for a panel to exclude "woke generals" from the Defence Department. He also pledged to raise military pay, build a missile defense system, and restore Fort Liberty's original name, appealing to military supporters.

US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Alex Cooper's podcast 'Call Her Daddy' to discuss reproductive rights in the US. The episode is aimed at engaging young female listeners, highlighting the significance of connecting with younger audiences. Harris' campaign emphasizes her media engagement focusing on social media reach and the cultural relevance of Cooper’s show.

Sachin Kurmi, a leader of the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction, was murdered in Mumbai's Byculla area. He was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by unidentified assailants around 12:30 am. Police have registered a case and investigations are ongoing to identify the attackers.

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region have recovered additional bodies of three Maoists, raising the death toll to 31 following a fierce encounter with security forces. Spanning a 10km area in Abujhmarh, the gunfight lasted from 1 pm to 9 pm. Security forces retrieved automatic firearms and explosives, marking the highest Maoist casualty in a single operation since the state's formation.

Researchers issue Potential Fishing Zone advisories with the prediction of fish aggregation areas to help fishermen target areas with higher mackerel concentrations, thereby reducing fuel consumption and improving their catch rate

Hockey India is reviving the Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years. The league will feature eight men's teams and six women's teams. Significant investments will attract top global players. A dedicated window between December and February is set for the competition, with no other competitions in that period. The league will span ten years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also inaugurate five solar parks in Maharashtra’s Washim with a total capacity of 19 MW across Maharashtra.

Chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu presented silk robes to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala temple for the 14th time, coinciding with the start of the annual Brahmotsavams. He released TTD's 2025 calendars and participated in rituals, including Pedda Sesha vahanam. The TTD and officials oversaw the smooth commencement of the nine-day festival.

Indian women's cricket team faced a 58-run defeat against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur's early dismissals led to a dismal batting performance, chasing 161. Despite efforts in fielding and fitness, errors allowed New Zealand to capitalize and post a challenging total.

The approval came after the CMRS officials conducted a statutory inspection of the section on October 3

Hackers have scammed thousands using fake trade apps available on Google Play and Apple App Store, as reported by Group-IB. These fraudulent apps, part of the UniShadowTrade malware family, manipulated victims into depositing funds on fake platforms under the guise of high returns. Once removed from app stores, scammers shifted to phishing websites.

Swiggy launched its 10-minute food delivery service 'Bolt' in select cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Partnering with over 2,700 restaurants, Bolt aims to deliver quick-to-prepare items. This follows Swiggy's preparation for its IPO, targeting a valuation up to $13 billion.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence reported detecting 13 Chinese military aircraft and 3 naval vessels encircling the island after a short lull. Eight aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's air defense identification zone. This follows a pattern of increased Chinese military activities near Taiwan, involving regular air and naval incursions since September 2020.

Eight districts, including Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, received largely deficit rainfall in September

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were among the early voters; Over 2 crore voters in Haryana are eligible to vote today across 90 Assembly constituencies.

Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Mr. Naidu should apologise to the public if he had any devotion.