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External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Pakistan for the SCO meeting on October 15 and 16. The SCO, a major Eurasian grouping, allows members like India and Pakistan to cooperate despite bilateral disputes. The SCO is a Eurasian permanent intergovernmental international organisation created in June 2001 by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and China.

Customs officials at Delhi’s IGI Airport seized a total of 38 iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphones from two separate incidents involving passengers arriving from Dubai and Hong Kong. The latest, most expensive Apple phones, launched last month, are cheaper in Dubai and Hong Kong, prompting smuggling attempts.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei defended Hamas' attacks on Israel as legal and accused the US and its allies of supporting Israel for energy interests. He vowed continued resistance in the Middle East and emphasized regional solidarity. Khamenei honored the late Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, urging Hezbollah youth to continue his mission.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh highlights rapid infrastructure development along the LAC by China, especially in Ladakh, and stresses the need for India's self-reliance in weapon systems by 2047. He emphasizes the importance of domestic manufacturing to avoid supply chain disruptions in conflict situations, underscoring recent troop disengagements in Eastern Ladakh.

Amazon plans to cut around 14,000 managerial positions by early 2025 to increase operational efficiency and save up to $3.6 billion annually. This restructuring aligns with CEO Andy Jassy's goal to boost the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15%, enhancing agility and decision-making.

A shocking Instagram post featuring a 17-year-old boy with a country-made gun led Delhi Police to apprehend him for murdering Yunani doctor Javed Akhtar. The 50-year-old was shot dead by two teenagers, one of whom was influenced by the nurse’s husband suspecting an affair.

Bengaluru’s Ranga Shankara is celebrating two decades of theatre excellence with a month-long festival 

The actor filed the complaint seeking action against the Telangana Minister under Section 356 (defamation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The orders will be in force till October 7 and come in the wake of a ‘Gwalior bandh’ call given by the Hindu Mahasabha on the match day (Oct 6)

India's Women’s T20 World Cup campaign kicks off against New Zealand on October 4, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur under pressure to lead her team to a strong start. Focusing on overcoming past failures, India relies on its spin-heavy attack and senior players to counter New Zealand’s experienced squad.

Commemorating the 92nd anniversary of Indian Air Force, a mega air show featuring 72 aircraft is to be held in the skies along Marina Beach in Chennai on October 6, 2024

The Rangareddy court in Hyderabad granted him bail from October 6 to 10 with a condition to surrender on October 11.

Hindu American groups flew a banner in New York urging to 'stop violence on Bangladeshi Hindus' amid recent targeted attacks following political upheaval in Bangladesh. Activists highlight the plight of up to 200,000 Hindus affected by violence, calling for UN intervention to recognize the 1971 Bangladesh genocide officially.

Both the countries held the 6th Commercial Dialogue in Washington.

Rajinikanth underwent a successful non-surgical procedure to treat a swelling in his aorta, performed by Dr. Sai Satish. He is stable and expected to be discharged in two days. Rajinikanth will resume work on his film 'Coolie' after a few weeks' rest. His upcoming film 'Vettaiyan' is set for release on October 10.