Times of India

Three members of a family were killed during a violent clash fueled by old rivalries and an alleged illicit relationship in Salapaka village, Kakinada district. The victims, Bathula Chinnayya, his brother Raju, and son Ramesh, succumbed to injuries. Police have arrested five suspects, including Nageswara Rao.

Former Pakistan minister Abdul Rehman Kanju attended a felicitation ceremony in Sirsa, Haryana, celebrating INLD's electoral victories. He praised Abhay and Om Prakash Chautala for their support. The event also marked Diwali and highlighted the Chautala family's longstanding political legacy.

At a Detroit rally, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz referred to Elon Musk as "that gay guy," sparking a mix of laughter and criticism online. This followed Walz's previous comments mocking Musk's alignment with Trump. The Harris-Walz campaign has not responded to the controversy as it unfolds just days before the US elections.

Tension in Kadakol village, Haveri, surged as villagers attacked properties of a specific community, fearing their land would be taken by the wakf board. Five people were injured, and the situation is now under control with police intervention. Authorities clarified not all properties are wakf assets. Farmers remain worried about land listings in RTC records.

During his visit to forward Army outposts in Bumla, Arunachal Pradesh, MP Kiren Rijiju engaged in a surprise interaction with Chinese soldiers, discussing the facilities available for dealing with harsh climates. Rijiju asserted that India's border infrastructure is comparable to that of China, while mentioning the Chinese soldiers' disinterest in sweets during Diwali exchanges.

GST collections in October increased by 8.9% to Rs 1,87,346 crore, marking it the second highest monthly collection ever. The growth was primarily driven by a 10.6% rise in domestic transactions. However, imports saw a moderate growth of 3.9%. Concerns persist regarding slowing urban consumption, despite strong Diwali sales. Refunds on domestic accounts also surged.

Bibek Debroy, a renowned scholar and polymath, passed away at 69. Notable for translating Indian scriptures like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, he contributed significantly to economics and public policy. As chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, he left a lasting intellectual legacy and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai remains confident in the company's legal position amid recent antitrust rulings. He stressed Google's commitment to innovation and making products accessible. while noting that some DOJ proposals could negatively impact the tech sector. Pichai affirmed that people choose Google's products due to their quality and emphasized a vigorous defense of the company's practices.

A Diwali celebration in east Delhi's Farsh Bazar turned tragic when two armed assailants shot and killed Akash Sharma and his nephew Rishabh, while Sharma's son Krish was critically injured. The culprit, a juvenile associated with Sharma, orchestrated the attack due to a financial dispute.

A 25-year-old man allegedly raped his 75-year-old grandmother in Shahjahanpur district. The incident occurred Thursday night when the woman was sleeping, and her intoxicated grandson attacked her. He also threatened her life if she reported it. The victim told her daughter and filed a complaint. Police have registered an FIR, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect.

Air quality in Mumbai worsened after firecrackers were lit, with AQI levels rising from poor to severe. Humid and non-windy conditions caused smog. PM2.5 levels increased by 38% and PM10 levels by 23% compared to the previous day. Areas such as Byculla, Deonar, and Sewri saw significant pollution spikes.

Mumbai police have initiated the extradition process for gangster Anmol Bishnoi, key suspect in the murders of NCP leader Baba Siddique and involvement in the firing at actor Salman Khan's residence. Bishnoi, who is linked to multiple criminal cases and currently believed to be in Canada, coordinated the attack on Siddique.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan and directed by Anees Bazmee, surpasses expectations by earning Rs 35.50 crore on its opening day, marking Aaryan's and Bazmee's biggest opening to date. The film's success is attributed to a strong reception despite competition from 'Singham Again.'

This October registers as the warmest on record in India, with central and northwest regions experiencing unprecedented temperatures since 1901. The IMD cautions that the 'above-normal' temperature trend may extend into November, and anticipates the possibility of a harsher winter if La Nina conditions develop by December.

More than 12 years after the Supreme Court ordered separate toilets for girls in schools, only Goa, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry are fully compliant. Most north-eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir lag behind the national average. The Samagra Shiksha scheme has facilitated significant progress with 97.5% compliance nationwide.

Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again,' starring Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and more, had a record-breaking opening day this Diwali with Rs 43.50 crore, surpassing 'Singham Returns.' Clashing with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' both films ignited the box office with phenomenal first-day collections.

In Bhubaneswar, four men and a minor girl allegedly gang-raped a 16-year-old girl and recorded the incident. The minor girl later extorted money from the victim and her mother, threatening to release the video. Police have arrested the men and detained the minor girl.

A 16-year-old boy was tied to an electric pole and beaten to death by five individuals in Badka Gaon village for allegedly breaking into a grocery shop. Four suspects, including the shop owner, have been arrested. The fifth suspect remains at large, and an FIR has been filed against all five.

A toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play.

Canadian police arrested Abhijeet Kingra, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after a shooting at singer AP Dhillon's home in Victoria Island. An arrest warrant is out for second suspect Vikram Sharma, believed to be in India. The attack followed Dhillon's latest music release featuring Salman Khan. Kingra faces multiple charges including discharging a firearm.