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The young batter went on an attacking spree in the nets, repeatedly hitting the ball over the boundary and towards the stands. With every big hit, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed why he has become one of the most talked-about young batters in the Indian squad.

Complainant's lawyer alleges questions focused on her personal and professional background and sought to establish the officer’s credibility; no FIR registered

Tom Brady, the seven time Super Bowl champion's investment in the Las Vegas Raiders works out well.

The results from West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will likely indicate the political mood in the State after the BJP replaced the TMC after 15 years in power

Australia captain Pat Cummins has played down concerns that Usman Khawaja’s upcoming autobiography could bring fresh attention to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, also known as Sandpapergate. Australia are returning to South Africa for the first time since the scandal. The three-Test series begins at Kingsmead on Friday, but Cummins said the incident had already been dealt with and the team had moved on.

Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of achieving a remarkable milestone, needing just 53 runs to cross 2,000 T20I runs during the second T20I against West Indies. With a chance to eclipse Suryakumar Yadav's record for the fastest attainment of this feat, Sharma's current high strike rate demonstrates his game-changing prowess.

Patekar, known for earthy performances across diverse films such as “Krantiveer” and “Khamoshi: The Musical”, died at his Goa home in the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026)

CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka said Deepak Baliyan, the organisation’s co-in-charge, had been detained in Rajasthan

The Enforcement Directorate reported on a significant corruption case involving the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Candidates for the veterinary officers' exam were allegedly bribed to receive leaked test papers before the exam. An organized syndicate was involved in the manipulation of the recruitment process, leading to multiple arrests of officials. Investigations revealed a systematic approach to generating proceeds of crime through examination material leaks.

Travis Kelce’s $5.35 million Ohio mansion has sparked a growing dispute with neighbors over plans for a six-foot fence and extensive landscaping. Residents have raised concerns about wildlife safety, security and potential damage to a century-old shared sewer pipe, with one neighbor citing a $75,000 repair estimate. Kelce’s construction team says it has made several compromises, but some landscaping proposals remain unresolved following recent planning board discussions.

Israel has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar will receive a prestigious Presidential Award for his bravery. He prevented a potential aviation disaster aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 by acting decisively against a radicalized co-pilot. During the incident, six Israeli passengers displayed great courage in assisting Machchhar and foiling the hijack attempt. This heroic act has led to a broader investigation into the circumstances of the attack.

GST accounts for about 35% of Telangana’s own tax revenue and any decline in collections would directly affect expenditure on schools, hospitals, welfare programmes and infrastructure, he said

Patekar’s remarkable performances and immense contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Apart from increasing power generation by AP-Genco, additional electricity is being procured through other sources to ensure uninterrupted supply, he says

The Supreme Court stated that the appointment process for Jharkhand's DGP likely violated its previous judgment regarding officer tenure. The court issued a notice to Tadasha Singh, appointed shortly before her retirement. The Central Government argued that Jharkhand's amended regulations overstepped the Supreme Court's mandate on DGP appointments. Jharkhand, represented by Kapil Sibal, criticized the selective enforcement of these regulations by the Centre.

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, has come into effect on October 8. This Act mandates that senior posts in CAPFs be filled by IPS officers on deputation. The government supports this move for better coordination between the Centre and states. CAPF cadre officers express concerns regarding career advancement due to this new quota.

World Bank's report reveals that unrestricted use of generative AI may enhance homework scores while diminishing actual learning outcomes. Evidence indicates that students using AI showed improvement in assignments but performed worse in exams over time. Concerns exist regarding students outsourcing their learning process to AI rather than engaging in cognitive effort. However, AI used by teachers to customize instruction shows promising learning gains.

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan permitted the event to take place at Vysarpadi in Chennai on October 9, 2026