A 20-year-old B. Borooah College student from Guwahati, Himashree Boro, who boarded the Vivek Express on October 6 and reported harassment at 2:39 a.m., was found dead along railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam. With her luggage found in coach S2 and family raising suspicions over an acquaintance, protests have erupted over women's safety on trains.
A car carrying two passengers plunged into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole and overturned after a section of road caved in near Tidel Park in Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur on Thursday morning. Both occupants escaped unhurt. The incident occurred along an active Chennai Metro rail construction stretch on OMR, triggering heavy traffic snarls and urgent repair operations.
AI impact on middle managers is taking center stage as Goldman Sachs' Kevin Sneader revealed new finance hires will manage AI agents from day one, shifting oversight to the front line. Speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit, leaders warned that while banks may require fewer analysts, redeploying squeezed middle managers remains a generational challenge.
Did an Iowa city council meeting open with a satanic prayer? Yes; former Ottumwa councilman Matt Dalbey read an invocation ending with 'Hail Satan' on Tuesday under the city's open prayer policy. The incident prompted Pastor Rick Bick to break protocol and demand the council 'reverse this curse,' leading the mayor to call a 30-second silence amid debate.
Gold rate in India edged higher on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as global bullion prices gained amid changing expectations around US interest rates. Scroll down to check the gold rate today, October 8, in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Ahmedabad.
A 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by schoolmates and pricked in the neck with a sharp object near Municipal School No 3 in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar West on Monday evening. The victim is out of danger. Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections and dismissed claims of a drug injection after a medical examination found no traces.
A young child who accidentally locked himself inside a car in the Tehsil area of Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city was rescued unhurt by alert locals. The incident occurred when the father stepped out briefly to buy stationery, leaving the keys inside. After the panicked child could not follow instructions to unlock the doors, bystanders managed to open the vehicle.
A man on a motorcycle allegedly shot dead a stray dog with a rifle after it barked at him in Lucknow’s Talkatora area, an incident captured on CCTV camera. Following a complaint by NGO director Charu Khare, police registered an FIR under BNS Section 325 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and are examining video footage to trace the accused.
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has reacted to the viral social media slogan, ‘Ek kachori, do samosa, in mardon ka kya bharosa’, questioning why girls have reached a point where they feel they cannot trust men.
A 42-year-old Waxahachie woman, Colleen Nichole Lemmon, has been arrested on two counts of capital murder after her two sons were shot dead at their Ellis County home early Thursday, the sheriff said.
Two cousins in a village near Bijnor have died after testing positive for HIV, prompting concern among residents. The men had reportedly been in contact with a woman who later left the area, but authorities have not confirmed that she transmitted HIV to them. The health department has ordered counselling and is seeking clarity through testing and medical records.
India observes Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary today, October 2, 2026, as Gandhi Jayanti. The national holiday, also recognised by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence, features official tributes at Rajghat, prayer meetings across the country, and widespread sharing of quotes, wishes and digital wallpapers.
As India marks Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary on October 2, 2026, millions observe Gandhi Jayanti across the nation. Designated as the International Day of Non-Violence, the day is commemorated with official tributes at Rajghat, prayer meetings, and digital shares of timeless quotes, wishes and wallpapers.
A Karnataka bus fare hike is on the cards as a high-level committee led by Atul Tiwari prepares to submit its report in a day or two. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that four diesel price hikes created an annual loss of INR 8,000 crore for state transport corporations. The cabinet and CM DK Shivakumar will decide on the revision soon.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announced the state will confer the 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award' on Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the flydubai Flight FZ1073 mid-air crisis. Despite serious injuries in an alleged cockpit attack, Machchhar helped avert a crash, drawing global praise from PM Narendra Modi, President Murmu, and leaders worldwide.
As Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's quotes from his speeches highlight his philosophy of truth and non-violence. Iconic calls like 'Do or Die' from the Quit India Movement, alongside his defense of ahimsa during the 1922 Great Trial, continue to define his enduring legacy in India’s freedom struggle.
ATF prices have jumped by around INR 16 per litre from October 1, raising operating costs for domestic airlines. With jet fuel accounting for up to 40% of airline expenses, the hike could put pressure on airfares. However, ticket prices will also depend on passenger demand, competition and seat availability.
Scroll down to check the gold rate today, October 1, in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Ahmedabad. Domestic gold prices remained sensitive to movements in the US dollar, global bullion trends, interest rate expectations and geopolitical developments.
Mumbai man Preet Pankaj Jain, 31, has been arrested in Davidson County, Tennessee, after allegedly travelling to the US to contact a minor girl who had cut off contact. He faces nine charges and was denied bail.
Air India's incoming CEO and MD Tewolde Gebremariam has received security clearance and is set to formally take charge on Thursday. An Ethiopian national whose appointment was announced on August 5, he replaces Campbell Wilson. Gebremariam recently told staff that cost discipline, sustainable profitability, safety, and operational reliability are top priorities.
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