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NCDRC orders Railways to compensate nearly Rs 4.7 lakh to a passenger for stolen luggage on the Amarkantak Express in 2017. The commission stated that Railways failed in their duty to prevent unauthorized entry into the reserved coach, dismissing their defense under Section 100 of the Railway Act.

At MP's Barwani district hospital, a black magic practitioner was summoned to perform rituals on a snakebite victim despite medical treatment being underway. The hospital administration has issued a showcause notice to the nurse involved for not preventing the unconventional intervention. The victim, Rakesh, eventually recovered.

An 18-year-old girl was found dead with acid burns on her face in Krishnanagar, West Bengal. The victim's fiance was arrested following allegations from her parents, who suspect gang rape and murder. Authorities are awaiting the post mortem report.

The Supreme Court of India sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for strangling his nine-month pregnant daughter in 2013 for marrying a lower caste individual. His death sentence was reduced, considering his good conduct in jail. The conviction was supported by his wife's testimony about his anger over the inter-caste marriage.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has nominated Lt Gen Krishna Singh as its candidate for the Tarari assembly bypoll in Bihar. Singh is the only vice chief of army staff from Bihar besides the late S K Sinha. Prashant Kishor also mentioned that the party would announce candidates for three other assembly seats shortly.

Lobbying has resumed in Haryana Congress as 31 out of 37 newly-elected MLAs gather at former CM Hooda's residence ahead of selecting their new leader. Five MLAs associated with MP Selja boycotted the meeting. The Congress is rumored to consider a non-Jat candidate for CLP leader, with calls for Panchkula MLA Chander Mohan emerging from the anti-Hooda faction.

The Delhi HC has ordered Wikipedia to remove a page criticizing a prior court decision within 36 hours, deeming it 'prima facie contemptuous.' The page commented on a directive for Wikipedia to disclose user details behind alleged defamatory edits. HC noted the site's discussion of court observations compounded the contempt.

In Chhattisgarh, the police arrested NSUI district president Chandrakant Chaudhary and three others following the capture of Kuldeep Sahu, who confessed to killing a constable's wife and daughter. Despite finding the bodies nude, medical reports showed no signs of sexual assault. Kuldeep’s house is being demolished for being illegal.

The son of a DMK functionary, who had been missing since Saturday, was found dead on a neighbouring farm in Vellore. The family suspects foul play due to their complaints about illegal sand mining. Police are investigating the case, considering both accidental and suspicious death aspects.

The government has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six rabi crops ahead of the winter sowing season, with significant hikes for mustard, rapeseed, lentil, and wheat. The move aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification.

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan for the SCO summit resulted in positive interactions with PM Shehbaz Sharif and counterpart Ishaq Dar. Despite no formal bilateral meeting, their conversations and mutual courtesies were seen as steps towards easing strained relations.

Combating terrorism, extremism, and separatism is vital for the SCO's growth and integration. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereignty. Jaishankar also stressed the importance of reforming the UN Security Council to make it more representative and accountable. India remains firm on respecting sovereignty, standing against China’s BRI.

K Marigowda resigned as chairman of Mysore Urban Development Authority citing health issues and following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's request. He emphasized loyalty to the CM and denied stepping down due to the ongoing investigation related to the allotment of residential sites to the CM's wife.

Facing a massive valuation cut from $350 million to $100 million, MSME-focused Lendingkart negotiates with existing investor Fullerton Financial Holdings amid a cash crisis and challenges in the unsecured loan market. The company's shift to co-lending models has affected its revenue potential and profitability.

Valmiki Jayanti 2024, observed on October 17, commemorates Maharishi Valmiki's birth and his contributions to literature and spirituality. The article provides 50 wishes, messages, and quotes for sharing, emphasizing Valmiki's teachings, and the relevance of his epic, the Ramayana, in promoting righteousness and wisdom.

ASML Holding NV loses its top spot as Europe's most valuable tech firm to SAP SE after a dramatic drop in market cap. This follows a disappointing guidance update and delays in chip plant construction. SAP's strong growth is propelled by increasing demand for cloud and AI solutions.

Sanjeev Sharma, an Indian-origin engineer at SpaceX, has gained viral attention for his pivotal role in developing a fully reusable rocket system, contributing to SpaceX's recent historic achievement of successfully capturing its Starship rocket's super heavy booster with the launch tower. His impressive career spans work with Indian Railways, Seagate, and significant contributions to NASA's lunar plans.