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Oil prices surged approximately 4% as tensions escalated with Iran reportedly preparing a missile attack on Israel. This geopolitical distress also caused a significant dip in the S&P 500, with technology stocks like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft weighing down the index and the Cboe Volatility Index reaching its highest level in nearly a month.

Summer monsoon in India ended with above normal rainfall. IMD forecasts La Nina conditions forming by October-November, suggesting a potential harsh winter for north and northwest India, including Delhi-NCR. The true severity of the winter will be determined later as La Nina strengthens. The IMD will provide a more accurate forecast in November.

Bharat Patel said the airport should be named after his father, Keshubhai, in recognition of the leader’s contribution towards the development of the Saurashtra region. 

Amit Shah told BJP workers that “once the Mahayuti alliance is in power, no one would be able to prevent the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code” in the State.

The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) contracted to 230.60W GW in September 2024 against 239.93 GW in the year-ago month

A man entered a Shamli bank claiming he had a heavy debt and threatened to kill himself or the manager if not given Rs 40 lakh. The manager, fearing for his life, complied and handed over the money. Police are investigating, but formal complaints are yet to be received from the bank.

Additional sessions judge of Patiala House Court directed the MP from Baramulla to surrender before Tihar jail authorities on October 13

Four days before Haryana polls, the state's BJP government granted a 20-day parole to Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, permitting him to stay only at the Baghpat ashram in Uttar Pradesh. This move has sparked controversy due to its timing and potential influence on voters.

India's govt is expanding the 'trusted source' mandate from CCTVs to other segments like smart meters and drones, aiming to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and strengthen cybersecurity. Certification of key components is mandated to build a secure supply chain and prevent vulnerabilities.

Sonam Wangchuk, along with 173 others advocating for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, was detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border. They began an indefinite hunger strike in protest. Political leaders and supporters condemned the detentions, calling for the protection of Ladakhi cultural identity.

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has described the Line of Actual Control situation as stable yet sensitive and not normal, stressing the Army's preparedness. Trust, he said, has been the biggest casualty amidst China's continuous military presence and reluctance to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh.

They had not political representation in J&K Assembly for the past 75 years

A granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi reflects on her experiences with both Gandhi and PM Modi, highlighting the latter's dedication to national issues and development aligned with Gandhi's ideals. She argues that Modi's policies and actions embody the change Gandhi envisioned for India.

The award is in recognition of the electric hybrid Water Metro ferries being an urban transport innovation that “improved the living environment

The Hyderabad Traffic Police reported slow-moving traffic in multiple locations due to the downpour, including the stretch from Apollo Hospital to Road Number 45, Jubilee Hills

Beijing had violated agreements it had with New Delhi about how to keep the border between the two countries tranquil, says External Affairs Minister