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On October 13, officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will evaluate India's performance at the Asian Games. The nation secured far fewer medals than in previous tournaments, prompting a detailed review of financial allocations and the performance of seasoned athletes who fell short of expectations. Additionally, the existence of injuries before the Games has raised questions about the overall fairness of the competing teams.

DRUCC member Chalasani Gandhi seeks special trains and 24-coach rakes for festival rush, overnight services to Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata and more trains on the Ichchapuram and Rajamahendravaram sections

Created in 1945 after two devastating world wars, the United Nations was designed to prevent another global catastrophe, provide a forum where countries could resolve disputes and give weaker countries a voice in an international system. The global platform once strongly voiced in the support of decolonisation, delivered humanitarian assistance, facilitated peace operations and provided a platform where even the smallest countries can speak is under immense strain.

The acquisition of Pulgamurtie Station in New South Wales, covering 74,000 hectares of unique landscapes, aims to protect the area's stunning pink lakes and vulnerable wildlife. This initiative not only prioritizes Aboriginal cultural heritage but also fosters diverse ecosystems vital for local species. Future plans include opportunities for recreational activities like birdwatching and scenic drives, supporting Australia's goal to expand protected areas.

Tata Consultancy Services has reported a notable 15% surge in net profit for the September quarter, achieving Rs 13,884 crore. The operations revenue grew by 11.22% year-on-year, hitting Rs 73,188 crore. AI revenue also surpassed $3 billion, contributing over 10% to the total income. With 4,258 new hires, TCS's workforce now stands at 5,98,056 and an attrition rate of 13.3%.

Sumeet Raghavan took a trip to the picturesque Tattapani hot springs with a team from Indus Paragliding School. While enjoying the natural beauty, they made a positive impact by picking up litter along the trail. Sharing their efforts on Instagram, Raghavan voiced his concerns over the increasing pollution and urged the Himachal Pradesh government to enforce stricter cleanliness measures.

The former MP says his proposed party would hand over Tirumala’s security to Central agencies and accuses Jagan Mohan Reddy of playing ‘caste and religion politics’

In a remarkable advancement, Stanford researchers have unveiled Orca-T therapy, which has recently received FDA approval. After two decades of rigorous development, this innovative treatment was administered to its inaugural commercial patient, a high-risk leukemia sufferer. Notably, Orca-T significantly minimizes the chances of graft-versus-host disease post-stem cell transplants, offering reduced chemotherapy requirements and lower side effects. Future studies are anticipated to investigate its relevance for broader patient demographics.

Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian seeks round-the-clock access to the 30.7-km stretch to ease congestion and make the trek more convenient; forest officials, however, maintain that restrictions are necessary as large sections of the route pass through forest areas frequented by wild animals

A DoorDash driver in Maryland, US, survived a serious crash after his car's brakes failed during a delivery. Despite the accident, he told his customer where to collect the food. The customer's video of the unusual pickup went viral, drawing attention to the driver's financial difficulties. An online fundraiser later raised over $16,000 to help him recover.

Nana Patekar passed away on October 8 in Goa and his final rites will take place in Pune. His mortal remains are expected to arrive at Pune airport later in the evening. Authorities are preparing for increased traffic congestion due to VIP movement and mourners gathering at the farmhouse in Donaje. The traffic plan aims to ensure smooth movement for both the funeral procession and regular commuters.

Leaders of the Congress, CPI(M) and CPI burn an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and say thousands of migrant workers have lost their votes in the Special Intensive Revision

The grant is for urban local bodies with population above one lakh as an urbanisation premium component; conditions for clearance of grant include publishing of audited figures from previous financial years

The Union Minister speaks at the curtain raiser for the CII Partnership Summit; Naidu says the State has attracted investment agreements worth nearly ₹22 lakh crore in 28 months