Times of India

The body of a 10-year-old girl was found in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, triggering violent protests by locals, alleging her rape and murder. The police outpost was set ablaze, with demands for action against the delayed police response. An accused was arrested shortly after the complaint was lodged, and investigations are ongoing.

A 43-year-old man, Vetri Vendhan, was arrested by Tiruvallur town police for poisoning and killing 16 stray dogs that attacked his pigeons and hens. He was tracked through CCTV footage and confessed to the crimes, leading to his judicial custody under animal cruelty laws.

Elon Musk’s platform X, banned by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over disinformation charges, mistakenly transferred $5.2 million in fines to the wrong account. Justice Moraes instructed the redirection of these funds. X, with 22 million Brazilian users, began blocking certain accounts and requested to lift the ban, which Moraes conditioned on paying pending fines.

Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his concern over the current instability in Pakistan cricket, highlighting leadership chaos and poor performances. He noted that the constant captaincy changes are affecting the team's morale and cohesion. Ashwin emphasized Pakistan's lack of recent home Test match victories and believed that players are focusing more on individual performances due to the turmoil.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu stated that devotees are satisfied with the improved quality of laddu prasadam at the Lord Venkateswara temple. He inaugurated the Vakulaamatha centralised kitchen and emphasized the use of high-quality ingredients. Naidu vowed to maintain the temple's sanctity and suggested reducing VIP culture at Tirumala.

India and Pakistan women’s cricket teams have met 15 times in T20 internationals. India has won 12 times, Pakistan three. The teams will face off again at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. India must win all remaining matches after losing to New Zealand, while Pakistan are confident after beating Sri Lanka.

Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP over the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Kolhapur, attributing it to their flawed ideology. He emphasized that the Congress party fights for the same principles Shivaji Maharaj upheld, aligning them with the Indian Constitution. He linked BJP's actions, including the exclusion of the tribal President, to ideological conflicts shaping upcoming Maharashtra elections.

Posters calling for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be awarded the Bharat Ratna appeared near the JD(U) office and other locations in Patna amid the state executive meeting. JD(U) insiders support the demand, while opposition RJD claims BJP pressure on Kumar. Kumar also recently announced flood relief measures.

The BCCI has changed the IPL retention rules, altering the Right to Match (RTM) process. Franchises are concerned about the new rule allowing the highest bidder to raise their bid before the RTM is used. They argue it undermines the RTM's purpose, potentially discouraging retention and affecting the overall auction strategy.

A special court in Pune has summoned Rahul Gandhi for alleged defamatory remarks against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The complaint, filed by Satyaki Savarkar, claims Gandhi's 2023 speech contained false statements. Gandhi is to appear in court on October 23, facing charges under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code after police found prima facie evidence.

The James Webb Space Telescope uncovers carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Pluto’s moon Charon. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, provides new insights into Charon's chemical composition, complementing earlier findings by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft about its surface materials. This research advances understanding of organic reactions and solar radiation processes.

Chandan Verma, the prime suspect in the murders of a Dalit school teacher and his family in Amethi, was injured during a police encounter as he was being escorted to recover the murder weapon. The victims, Sunil Kumar, his wife, and their two young daughters, were found shot dead in their home with no signs of forced entry.

India's hopes of making the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 are in jeopardy after a 58-run loss to New Zealand. To qualify, India must win their remaining three group matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia with significant margins to improve their net run rate and hope for other results to go in their favour.

The October 4th episode of WWE SmackDown featured the return of AJ Styles, who faced Carmelo Hayes but lost due to a leg injury. Michin defeated Chelsea Green in a Dumpster Match, Naomi overcame Tiffany Stratton, and The Bloodline retained their tag team titles against DIY and The Street Profits.

Haryana MLA Balraj Kundu, leader of the Haryana Jan Sevak Party, accuses former MLA Anand Singh Dangi of physically assaulting him and his personal assistant during a heated election dispute in Meham. Kundu attributes the alleged attack to Dangi's frustration over his electoral prospects.

Security forces conducted a joint operation in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, neutralising two terrorists after detecting an infiltration attempt. The operation, involving the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw an exchange of fire and recovery of war-like stores, with searches in the area still ongoing.

During a town hall in North Carolina, Donald Trump announced plans for a panel to exclude "woke generals" from the Defence Department. He also pledged to raise military pay, build a missile defense system, and restore Fort Liberty's original name, appealing to military supporters.

US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Alex Cooper's podcast 'Call Her Daddy' to discuss reproductive rights in the US. The episode is aimed at engaging young female listeners, highlighting the significance of connecting with younger audiences. Harris' campaign emphasizes her media engagement focusing on social media reach and the cultural relevance of Cooper’s show.

Sachin Kurmi, a leader of the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction, was murdered in Mumbai's Byculla area. He was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by unidentified assailants around 12:30 am. Police have registered a case and investigations are ongoing to identify the attackers.

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region have recovered additional bodies of three Maoists, raising the death toll to 31 following a fierce encounter with security forces. Spanning a 10km area in Abujhmarh, the gunfight lasted from 1 pm to 9 pm. Security forces retrieved automatic firearms and explosives, marking the highest Maoist casualty in a single operation since the state's formation.