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Satheesan says there was ‘nothing wrong with the trip as not a single penny was spent from the exchequer’

Adoor Prakash told a television channel that V.D. Satheeshan had a moral obligation to clear the politically controversial ambiguity surrounding his ‘obstinate refusal’ to name the person or entity who sponsored the private chartered flight

India kicked off the Asian Para Games on a high note, clinching an impressive 11 medals, including four golds. Star athletes such as Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar showcased their skills, in shooting and athletics, where they excelled. Athletics stood out with three gold medals and several podium finishes.

Brittany Mahomes is expanding her business portfolio through partnerships with major brands, including Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, Divi and WHOOP. She also helped establish the Kansas City Current, an NWSL team reportedly valued at $325 million. Meanwhile, fitness technology company WHOOP has reached a reported $10.1 billion valuation. Although Brittany’s ventures span fashion, beauty, fitness and sports ownership, her personal net worth and individual investment values have not been publicly disclosed.

The meeting is held every year since 1990 to commemorate former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s message of communal harmony and national integration from Charminar

Voters residing at the same address for multiple decades express anger that they were marked ‘untraceable’, ‘absent’, and permanently shifted, and their only option is to enrol afresh using Form 6

Protests in Tirana against Prime Minister Rama have escalated, marked by violent confrontations between crowds and law enforcement. Frustrated by rampant corruption and expensive university tuition, protesters have hurled stones and petrol bombs. In reaction, police have unleashed water cannons and tear gas to control the situation, resulting in multiple injuries on both sides. International organizations are urging for an immediate peaceful resolution to the mounting tensions.

Elon Musk's ambitious initiative to allocate one SpaceX share to every child in America by 2027 sparks a myriad of questions about the nuts and bolts of such a plan. With millions of children eligible, defining the criteria for share distribution is essential. Additionally, the complexities of SpaceX being a private entity will require thorough planning to ensure that these shares can be appropriately transferred under existing regulations.

The applicant, Chayan Ghosh Chowdhury, cited the Supreme Court’s decision in Aureliano Fernandes vs State of Goa case and claimed that banks had failed to constitute Internal Committees as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Kings stopped riding it in 1969. The elephants never stopped carrying it. This year, Mysuru has picked the next elephant.

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the procedure can be done till 20 weeks of gestation period in ordinary cases and 24 weeks in certain categories such as rape survivors

AISA said Neha Bora’s petition seeks an immediate stay and withdrawal of the notice, and argues that the notice is prima facie ambiguous and factually incorrect

Cristiano Ronaldo is leading the official Ballon d’Or B.O.A.T. fan vote, with his 2008 Manchester United campaign reportedly receiving 62 per cent of votes. The competition invites fans to rank the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning seasons, with Lionel Messi’s 2012 campaign currently second. Voting closes on October 27, reigniting debate over football’s greatest individual performances and Ronaldo’s enduring legacy.

France has experienced significant unrest following protests over rising living costs and public services, resulting in violence and property damage. More than 2,400 people were arrested nationwide as rioters targeted shops, city halls, and public offices. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu instructed local authorities to consider curfews to prevent further violence while reviewing policing policies.

Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie Ballmer, donated $10 million to renovate basketball courts in Los Angeles. The project successfully revamped 350 courts throughout the city, making them more accessible. The Clippers Community Courts project was completed on June 28, 2022, at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Center. The renovated courts have served multi-purpose functions during the Covid-19 pandemic, aiding the community.

An extraordinary auction held in Scotland saw the sale of a rare book featuring 56 portraits of Mughal rulers, originally published in Delhi. This remarkable volume, which presents visual interpretations of royal figures, was anticipated to bring in £500 to £800 but astonishingly fetched £16,640. This highlights the growing interest in India's royal history, despite some issues regarding the book's condition.

The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand will come into effect on October 20. This agreement allows India to export goods to New Zealand without tariffs, boosting several sectors. India aims to double bilateral trade with New Zealand to NZD 7 billion by 2030. New Zealand exported nearly NZ$2.03 billion worth of goods and services to India in 2025.

UK’s Debt Management Office says it found no evidence that a 1917 Indian War Loan, in which a Bhopal merchant invested Rs 35,000, was ever a British government obligation. A Sehore family holding the century-old certificate seeks an account of repayment, estimating its value at several crores today. The DMO didn’t say whether it was repaid.

A Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria directed the Tamil Nadu government to allot a suitable site to the 20 flat owners within six months before demolishing their apartments