Times of India

Rahul Gandhi thanked Jammu and Kashmir residents for their support, viewing India's victory there as a win for democracy and constitutional values. Despite losses in Haryana, he emphasized the Congress's dedication to social and economic justice. The BJP attained 48 seats in Haryana, whereas the INDIA bloc secured 49 out of 90 seats in Jammu and Kashmir.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasised India's economic stability and strength, highlighting declining inflation and robust growth. He noted rising foreign exchange reserves, fiscal consolidation, and a resilient financial sector. The repo rate remains at 6.5%, with real GDP growth projected at 7.2% for 2024-25. Focus remains on inflation control and promoting growth.

BSP leader Mayawati announced the party's intention to contest assembly elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Delhi, following their poor performance in Haryana. She attributed the disappointing results to the casteist mentality of the Jat community, despite BSP's alliance with INLD in the polls.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, security forces have recovered the bullet-riddled body of missing Territorial Army soldier Hilal Ahmad Bhat from the Sanglan forest area. Bhat was allegedly abducted, and his disappearance prompted extensive search operations. Meanwhile, a recent anti-terrorist operation in Kupwara saw the neutralization of two terrorists.

Arshdeep Singh, India's left-arm pacer, is set to potentially become the nation's second-highest T20I wicket-taker during the ongoing series against Bangladesh. With 86 wickets, he needs just four more to surpass Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. India’s next two matches are critical for Arshdeep's milestone achievement.

MI5's Director General Ken McCallum highlighted growing threats from Russia's GRU, Iran, and terrorist groups like al Qaeda and Islamic State. Investigations into state threats have surged by 48% over the past year. Since 2017, MI5 and British police have disrupted 43 late-stage plots, with a concerning increase in youth involvement in terrorism-related activities.

A spirited Indian team gears up to face Bangladesh in the second T20I in Delhi after a dominant seven-wicket win in Gwalior. With India unlikely to change their winning lineup, key players like Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, who took a practice day off, are expected to clinch the series with another solid performance.

In Haryana, AAP faced a significant defeat, failing to win any seats and capturing less than 2% of the vote share despite a strong campaign led by Arvind Kejriwal. Conversely, AAP celebrated a victory in Jammu and Kashmir, winning the Doda constituency and marking its legislative presence in five states.

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das announced enhancements to UPI transaction limits, boosting the per transaction limit for UPI 123Pay and increasing the UPI Lite wallet limit.

The International Space Station captured a view of Hurricane Milton, which re-intensified into a Category 5 storm, heading towards Florida. NOAA researchers are collecting data to improve forecasts, with the storm expected to hit the Tampa Bay area by October 9 or 10. Satellites reveal the hurricane’s extreme convection currents and small, powerful eye.

Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a dramatic 41-38 overtime win over the Bengals, earning Tom Brady's praise for his performance. Jackson completed 26 of 42 passes for 348 yards, four touchdowns, and rushed for 55 yards, highlighting his dual-threat capability.

Afspa has been extended for another six months in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam, citing potential security threats from disturbances in Bangladesh. Authorities highlight improvements in Assam's security but express concerns over internal law and order. The controversial act, opposed by human rights groups, grants wide-ranging powers to security forces.

A college student named Sundar from Presidency College died from injuries after a clash with Pachaiyappa's College students at Chennai Central railway station. The attack was linked to a 'route-thala' issue. Periamet police have arrested six students from Pachaiyappa's College and altered the case to murder. Sundar succumbed to his injuries at Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital.

Omar Abdullah, buoyed by National Conference's victory in Jammu-Kashmir elections, urges the Centre to restore full statehood to the Union Territory. He highlights that J&K was promised statehood before 2019, unlike Delhi. Emphasizing coordination with the central government, he notes that proper relations will benefit J&K's progress and relief in key issues.

Melania Trump's memoir 'Melania' reveals her first meeting with Donald Trump at a 1998 Fashion Week party, where he was with another woman but focused on Melania. She declined to give her number but took his instead. Later, they dated and married in 2005. Melania supports women's reproductive rights, differing from Donald's views on abortion.

NOAA has released video footage of a Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft encountering severe turbulence while flying into Hurricane Milton. The mission aimed to gather critical data for hurricane research. The footage shows intense rainfall and violent shaking, highlighting the challenges faced by researchers collecting key storm metrics.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green and surged in trade after the RBI changed the monetary policy stance to neutral. While BSE Sensex crossed the 82,000 mark, Nifty50 was above 25,100.

Rohit Sharma, India's Test and ODI captain, was spotted in Mumbai interacting warmly with fans while on a break. He delighted a fan by wishing her a happy birthday. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, retired from T20Is after India's T20 World Cup win. His approachable nature continues to captivate fans.

Dussehra festival, falling on October 12, 2024, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It honors Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura. This day marked by various rituals and the burning of effigies holds significant religious, cultural, and historical importance among Hindus.

Israel marked the anniversary of the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, which left over 1,200 dead and saw 251 hostages taken. The assault, striking during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, involved rockets and militant breaches of the Gaza-Israel border. Israel's military responded with extensive airstrikes, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a decisive, prolonged retaliation.