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Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi landed safely in Jaipur after a reported Squawk 7500 alert; checks cleared the aircraft, but no hijacking has been confirmed.

India

Ankita Bhandari’s parents released after India Gate detention

Ankita Bhandari’s parents were released around 5 a.m. after an overnight India Gate detention, as they demanded a pause to Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Sikkim Governor appointment pending the CBI probe.

Domestic departures gate inside King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, shown in an archive photograph. — Archive Riyadh airport (2019), not the attack. Kskhh. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Domestic_Departures_Riyadh_Airport.jpg License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Resized/WebP.

World

Riyadh airport attack claims: what is verified about flights and Indian casualties

Saudi authorities and independent reporting confirm a series of Houthi-claimed attacks around Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in October. The latest Indian Embassy update says two Indian nationals remained in intensive care on 14 October, not four.

India

Supreme Court SIR plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: what Rahul Gandhi’s petition asks

The Supreme Court listed a joint opposition petition on October 15 seeking records, safeguards and an independent audit of Special Intensive Revision decisions. The filing is not a ruling removing the Chief Election Commissioner.

Published 13 Oct 2026, 1:16 pm IST

Original conceptual artwork of a quiet Indian financial district with an abstract red market motif and oil barrel silhouette; not a measured chart or actual-session photograph. — Verdvit original AI-generated conceptual illustration; symbolic motif, not actual market data.

Business

Indian Stock Markets Close in Red: Sensex Falls 547.65 Points, Nifty Ends Below 22,400

The benchmarks erased opening gains on 12 October as oil, foreign outflows and bond yields weighed on sentiment. This dated closing analysis separates final figures from intraday readings.

Neutral illustration of a fan gathering outside a Mumbai residence with an abstract security boundary — Original AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not an actual photograph of the event.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th Birthday: What the Jalsa Videos Show

A birthday tradition at Jalsa drew fans, cameras and a wave of online debate after handshake attempts crossed the security line.

A generic cricket bat and white ball on a softly lit stadium outfield at dusk — Original AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not an actual photograph of the event.

Sports

Prince Yadav’s 13-Run Cameo Helps India Win Third T20I

Prince Yadav’s unbeaten 13 from six balls became a talking point after India’s 14-run win over West Indies in Indore. Here is the scorecard-led account.

Empty television soundstage with a chair and warm light representing an actor’s screen legacy and disability advocacy — Original AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not an actual photograph of the event.

Entertainment

RJ Mitte Dies at 34: What We Know and What Remains Unclear

The Breaking Bad actor and disability-rights advocate died Monday at 34, according to representatives and a Texas justice-of-the-peace spokesperson. Details about the circumstances remain unconfirmed.

Empty airplane cabin aisle in soft morning light, symbolizing a developing flight incident report. — Original AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not an actual photograph of the event.

Entertainment

Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged Delta Flight Altercation

ABC News reports Selma Blair was arraigned after an alleged Delta-flight incident, with bail set and a January court date. Allegations remain unresolved.

Conceptual illustration of an empty bus shelter, bus and luggage; not a photograph of the reported detention. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not an event photograph.

India

Assam detains 12 Bangladeshis; detainees cite job promise

Twelve Bangladeshi nationals detained in Goalpara say a broker brought them into India after promising work, while authorities investigate alleged illegal entry and trafficking.

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India

Air India AI2030 diverted to Jaipur after reported Squawk 7500 alert

Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi landed safely in Jaipur after a reported Squawk 7500 alert; checks cleared the aircraft, but no hijacking has been confirmed.

India

Ankita Bhandari’s parents released after India Gate detention

India

Supreme Court SIR plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: what Rahul Gandhi’s petition asks

World

Riyadh airport attack claims: what is verified about flights and Indian casualties

Conceptual illustration of legal files and a gavel with the Washington skyline; not a photograph of the reported search. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not an event photograph.

World

Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home amid criminal probe

A Homeland Security Investigations search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home has intensified scrutiny of an unclear federal criminal investigation and its proximity to the midterm election.

Conceptual illustration of a generic airfield and document folder; not a photograph of RAF Fairford. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not an event photograph.

World

UK says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed RAF Fairford scare

Britain has publicly attributed the RAF Fairford security scare to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard while warning that further sanctions may follow.

Published 13 Oct 2026, 1:16 pm IST

Business

Indian Stock Markets Close in Red: Sensex Falls 547.65 Points, Nifty Ends Below 22,400

The benchmarks erased opening gains on 12 October as oil, foreign outflows and bond yields weighed on sentiment. This dated closing analysis separates final figures from intraday readings.

Conceptual illustration of generic semiconductor wafers and memory modules; not an actual Micron or CXMT product photograph. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not an event photograph.

Business

Micron falls about 3% as CXMT progress weighs on Nasdaq

Micron shares declined about 3% during Monday trading as investors assessed progress by Chinese memory maker CXMT, weighing on the Nasdaq.

Published 9 Oct 2026, 12:02 pm IST

Conceptual Asian city skyline models beside a blank exchange-calendar desk. — AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not a photograph or depiction of the actual event.

Business

Asian markets: Nikkei’s October 8 fall meets Korea and Taiwan holiday closures

A verified snapshot separates the Nikkei 225’s October 8 close from October 9 exchange schedules, when Korea and Taiwan were closed for holidays while Japan was scheduled to trade.

Published 12 Oct 2026, 3:27 pm IST

Technology

Conceptual smartphone illustration with abstract teal and yellow gradients, not an actual ColorOS interface. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not a photograph of the reported event.

Technology

ColorOS 17 India open-beta applications close October 12 ahead of October 13 global launch

ColorOS 17 open-beta applications for selected OPPO, OnePlus and realme phones in India close on October 12, ahead of the software’s scheduled global unveiling on October 13.

Published 12 Oct 2026, 3:27 pm IST

Conceptual illustration of generic smartphones arranged on stepped platforms, not an actual OriginOS interface. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not a photograph of the reported event.

Technology

iQOO confirms phased OriginOS 7 India rollout from late October 2026

iQOO’s India OriginOS 7 plan starts with the iQOO 15 by late October 2026 and expands across selected Number, Neo and Z series phones through February 2027.

Published 9 Oct 2026, 12:02 pm IST

Conceptual smartphone notification shapes beside unbranded clothing and shopping bag. — AI-generated conceptual illustration by Verdvit; not a photograph or depiction of the actual event.

Technology

ASOS confirms customer data breach after rogue app notification

ASOS says an unauthorised notification was sent through a third-party communications platform and customer information may have been accessed. The Snowflake claim and breach scale remain unresolved.

Sports

Prince Yadav’s 13-Run Cameo Helps India Win Third T20I

Prince Yadav’s unbeaten 13 from six balls became a talking point after India’s 14-run win over West Indies in Indore. Here is the scorecard-led account.

Published 11 Oct 2026, 10:22 pm IST

Conceptual football illustration with a ball and burgundy and navy training cloth on a pitch. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not a photograph of the reported event.

Sports

Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 in LaLiga on October 10

Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on October 10, with Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus and Jules Koundé scoring in the LaLiga Matchday 8 fixture.

Published 11 Oct 2026, 10:22 pm IST

Conceptual football illustration with a ball and orange and blue training cloth near a coastal ground. — Verdvit conceptual visual — AI-assisted illustration; not a photograph of the reported event.

Sports

FC Goa 1-1 Chennaiyin: Chiki rescues point

FC Goa recovered from Irfan Yadwad's 64th-minute opener through Chiki's 75th-minute header to draw 1-1 with Chennaiyin FC in Fatorda.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th Birthday: What the Jalsa Videos Show

A birthday tradition at Jalsa drew fans, cameras and a wave of online debate after handshake attempts crossed the security line.

Entertainment

RJ Mitte Dies at 34: What We Know and What Remains Unclear

Entertainment

Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged Delta Flight Altercation

ABC News reports Selma Blair was arraigned after an alleged Delta-flight incident, with bail set and a January court date. Allegations remain unresolved.