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Virat Kohli charmed fans by graciously accepting a bat from Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz and thanking him in Bengali. India wrapped up a 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh with victories in Kanpur and Chennai. They're now preparing for a T20I series against Bangladesh, followed by Test matches against New Zealand and the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

The draw of lottery for selecting the applicants to be conducted on October 12; private individuals and institutions can participate in the process by remitting a non-refundable fee of ₹2 lakh per each application

San Diego doctor Mark Chavez pleads guilty to distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry, contributing to the actor’s fatal overdose. Chavez agrees to cooperate with authorities targeting Dr Salvador Plasencia and dealer Jasmine Sangha, alleged key figures in the illegal drug distribution network.

He alleged that these cases were being taken up at the behest of the BJP at the Centre to destabilise the democratically elected government in Karnataka.

Legislature Party leader A. Maheshwar Reddy claimed that their programme received “good response” and could send a signal to farmers that the party was with them.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that ten years ago, Railways reported 171 accidents per year which has come down to 40 per year now

B.Y. Vijayendra claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been striving for the last 10 years to implement Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of Rama Rajya.

CEOs in India are optimistic about global economic recovery within three years, but are less confident about their own companies’ growth. Key threats identified include reputation risk, technological obsolescence, and cybersecurity. CEOs emphasize the need for agility, talent investment, and technology adoption to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

Apple is set to start manufacturing AirPods in India with a focus on global exports. Production will begin with casing at Jabil’s Pune factory and assembly at Foxconn’s new unit in Telangana. This expansion follows Apple's successful iPhone production, aiming to establish India as a major manufacturing hub outside China.

Record growth in gold loans sanctioned by banks and finance companies prompts RBI intervention to address accounting gaps and prevent bad debt buildup. Gold loans surged by 26% year-on-year in Q1 FY25, totaling Rs 79,217 crore, highlighting consistent quarterly growth amid industry competition.

A GST panel is considering reducing rates for items like medicines and tractors to 5%, while keeping cement rates stable and potentially increasing GST on high-end EVs. Health and term insurance may also see reduced GST rates to 12% and 5%, respectively.

Malkhan Singh, an IAF soldier who disappeared in a plane crash in 1968, has finally been found. The discovery brings closure to his family who had spent over five decades waiting for news. His remains were cremated in his hometown, bringing an emotional end to a long journey of hope and despair.

Police have filed a 3,200-page chargesheet on the Hathras stampede that killed 121 during a congregation organized by Surajpal Singh, excluding him as an accused. Eleven individuals, including two women, are named, with a judicial commission probing a potential conspiracy and negligence blamed for the tragedy.

Prashant Kishor launched his new political party, Jan Suraaj, with plans to contest four upcoming bypolls. Manoj Bharti was appointed as the party's first working president. Kishor aims to implement land reforms, end prohibition, and improve education by redirecting funds from liquor taxes. He also criticizes CM Nitish Kumar's caste survey efforts.

An appellate tribunal has ruled that employees can hold cash in a fiduciary capacity for employers without it being classified as a benami transaction. This decision emerged from a case where Rs 10 crore was found in employees’ bank lockers, later validated as holding for employers, thereby ensuring the money was taxed and not confiscated.

As Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake gets ready to host India's foreign minister S Jaishankar, Indian high commissioner Santosh Jha confirmed India's commitment to support Sri Lanka's development and stability. This visit marks the first official engagement with Dissanayake, aiming to strengthen ties and build on previous Indian assistance during Sri Lanka's financial crisis.

Telangana minister Konda Surekha has sparked controversy by blaming BRS working president KT Rama Rao for the divorce of Tollywood actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Prabhu. KTR demanded an apology, while veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and his wife condemned the minister's allegations as false and irresponsible.

A medical intern's father sought Rs one crore, alleging negligence in his son's death at an Amravati medical college. The national consumer commission dismissed the claim, ruling interns are not employees. The hospital denied negligence, attributing death to a heart attack, and refuted foul play allegations.

Govt. aims to resolve land issues by replacing the Dharani portal with Bhumatha

Three people, including a Manipur Rifles personnel, were killed in a gunfight over a land dispute between two Naga villages in Ukhrul district. The clash, linked to a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative, prompted an indefinite curfew and suspension of internet services. Separately, security forces recovered a large cache of explosives in Tengnoupal district amid ongoing ethnic violence.