Times of India

Former MLA Baba Siddique was shot outside his son's office in Bandra East. Assailants fled through a Durga Puja procession, neutralizing Siddique's police guard with pepper spray. Police apprehended two suspects in a nearby park, seizing automatic pistols and magazines. A case has been registered.

The motive behind the murder of former Maharashtra MLA Ziauddin Siddique remains uncertain after the arrest of two shooters and their handler. Links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a possible dispute over a slum rehabilitation project are being investigated by Mumbai Police.

Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address the unequal treatment of deceased Agniveers compared to other martyred soldiers. Following the deaths of Agniveers Gohil Vishwaraj Singh and Saifat Sheet during training in Nashik, Gandhi questions why their families won't receive equivalent compensation, pension, and other government benefits.

In response to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's comment labeling BJP as a 'party of terrorists,' BJP president J P Nadda criticized Congress for ideological bankruptcy, highlighting its electoral failures and alleged support for anti-national forces. Nadda also suggested Kharge introspect on the party's declining public trust.

Two men accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case received a hero's welcome in Vijayapura, Karnataka, after being granted bail following seven years in jail. Sri Ram Sene members honored Parashuram Waghmore and Manohar Yadawe, who later performed religious rituals and avoided media interaction.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini is set to continue, with endorsement from PM Modi and Amit Shah. Despite demands from Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Shah and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav will oversee the BJP legislature party meeting to elect the CM. Meanwhile, J&K prepares for a government led by Omar Abdullah of the National Conference.

India commissions its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, and sets up a new VLF transmitting station for secure communication with submarines. This facility, along with upcoming SSBNs and SSNs, aims to bolster India's naval capabilities amid increasing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean.

The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred the investigation into the 2021 attacks on TDP's headquarters and the residence of CM N Chandrababu Naidu to the CID, as previous police efforts were deemed slow. CID will start examining the case, involving allegations against YSRCP functionaries, on Monday.

The Indian Medical Association announces a nationwide hunger strike on Oct 15, supporting West Bengal junior doctors' fast-unto-death agitation over the rape and murder of a colleague. The movement gains widespread support as the doctors' condition worsens, with ex-students and medical associations joining in solidarity.

In Bahraich, an FIR has been lodged against Salman, while 20-30 individuals are detained following a violent clash. SP Vrinda Shukla confirmed that police are investigating the incident and monitoring the idol immersion process to ensure order. Special teams are deployed, and videos are being recorded for evidence.

Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand is shrinking due to climate change, with forest officials and scientists attributing the reduction in size to altered precipitation patterns. The shift from snow to rain is causing moraine to slide into the lake, reducing its volume and area.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit Pakistan on Oct 15-16 for the SCO heads of govt meeting, marking the first Indian foreign minister visit in a decade. No formal bilateral meetings are planned; focus on terrorism and regional security is anticipated.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's family-run trust withdrew a request for a five-acre site in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park for a multi-skill development centre, following BJP's allegations of favoritism and an ongoing investigation. The family cited politically motivated allegations as the reason for their decision.

The suspect has been identified as Vem Miller who was carrying a fake press card and entry pass. He is believed to be a member of a rightwing anti-government organization and was plotting to kill Trump, the Sheriff said. "They were different enough to cause the deputies alarm," Bianco said.

CCPA directs Ola to offer an option for refunds either as a bank transfer or a coupon, identifying existing practices as unfair. Ola is also mandated to provide receipts for auto rides and address key consumer complaints. Policy changes including clear grievance contact details, cancellation policies, and fare breakdowns have been implemented.

Foreign portfolio investors have sold Rs 58,711 crore ($7 billion) of Indian equities in Oct, influenced by China's economic stimulus. Net bond sales were modest at Rs 709 crore. However, strong domestic institutional investments mitigated the market impact. FPIs have also shown interest in Hyundai's upcoming IPO.

Authorities will systematically verify 'high-risk' income tax refund claims for the 2024-25 assessment year, following a standard operating procedure. Cases involving suspicious patterns, such as false deductions or expenses, will be investigated to ensure claims are legitimate, emphasizing non-harassment of genuine taxpayers.

High food inflation in India is driven by volatile tomato, onion, and potato prices due to short crop cycles, storage issues, and extreme weather. An RBI working paper suggests reforms like private mandis, re-launching futures trading, and expanding cold storage facilities to stabilize prices and support farmers.

The Global University Association Forum's third meeting in Beijing prioritized AI in education, academic equivalence for global mobility, and sustainable campuses. Expanding higher education to STEAM was emphasized. India will host the fourth conference in 2025. Agreements for research collaboration were signed between universities from India and China, aimed at providing a global platform for students.

Four youths died and two sustained serious injuries after an unknown vehicle hit two motorbikes on SH-78 in Nalanda district, Bihar, on Saturday night. The victims were returning from a Dussehra fair. Police are investigating to identify the vehicle responsible.