Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi of the Madras High Court granted permission to the DMK, represented by its general secretary Duraimurugan, to initiate the defamation proceedings against TVK leaders Aadhav Arjuna and CTR Nirmal Kumar, as well as the party's IT wing.
Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma are optimistic about the potential of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Indian cricket. They emphasise the need for interaction outside cricket to help Sooryavanshi feel comfortable. Iyer acknowledges the challenge of balancing winning and experimentation in upcoming matches against the West Indies. Abhishek highlights the responsibility of senior players to support the young talent during his rise.
Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate won the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Contest with a 1,485-pound pumpkin, beating the runner-up by just one pound. The victory followed six months of daily care, including watering, pruning and soil preparation. The contest also saw two new B.C. records in other giant vegetable categories.
The central forces had to deploy sniffer dogs following the discovery of the elderly man's clothes earlier in the day
In India's third ODI against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma displayed remarkable skill by scoring 92 runs amid challenging conditions. Following a string of early dismissals, he adopted a cautious approach before stepping on the gas. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik hailed Rohit's experience as vital for upcoming international matches, particularly in South Africa, showcasing how seasoned players can thrive under pressure.
Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms is preparing for a significant IPO to raise approximately $3.8 billion. The IPO is expected to open on October 21 and shares will debut on October 28. This IPO aims to reduce debt and will involve a fresh issue of equity shares. Jio Platforms seeks a valuation between $143 billion and $146 billion through this offering. Reliance Industries, owning about 66.
Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based at universities in Germany and the United States.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the development, stating KJP21, a 32-month-old female cheetah, is the third Indian-born female cheetah to give birth after Mukhi and KGP12 and marked another significant milestone in the emergence of the next generation of India's cheetah population.
Advocate Guddu Ansari, aged 35, was shot dead by armed assailants near Patel Chowk in Katihar district. The incident occurred around 9am and was captured on video, which is vital evidence for investigations. Local police are examining CCTV footage and the crime scene to identify the suspects involved in the murder. Investigators are also looking into a possible motive linked to an old dispute.
Between 400 and 500 high schools are expected to remain completely or partially closed on Monday in France, out of a total of 3,700, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday evening.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been conferred upon Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on light-gated ion channels and the innovative optogenetics technique. This advancement permits researchers to manipulate the activity of nerve cells in living brains, which holds promise for neuroscience and future medical treatments targeting visual impairments and various neural disorders.
NEET UG has ranked as the world’s fifth-largest examination by applications, with around 25 lakh registrations, according to SBI Research. The report places China’s Gaokao at the top with 1.29 crore candidates. UPSC CSE, JEE Main and UGC NET also feature among major global examinations, highlighting the scale, security and contingency challenges involved in conducting tests for millions of candidates.
The controversy stems from an ED investigation into alleged irregularities in land-use permissions and government dealings.
Many of the demonstrators carried red and green flags of the opposition party, and a huge billboard affixed on the side of a truck read "release Imran Khan" and featured a picture of the beaming former prime minister with his hand held aloft.
