2 dead, 14 injured after mass shooting in Alabama's Montgomery
A mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama resulted in 2 deaths, with 14 others injured, said Police Lt McGriff. One of the deceased was a woman while two injured are juveniles, authorities added. Nine people have non-life-threatening injuries, while three victims face life-threatening conditions, according to media reports. Investigators were interrogating possible suspects, no suspect charged yet.
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A mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama resulted in 2 deaths, with 14 others injured, said Police Lt McGriff. One of the deceased was a woman while two injured are juveniles, authorities added. Nine people have non-life-threatening injuries, while three victims face life-threatening conditions, according to media reports. Investigators were interrogating possible suspects, no suspect charged yet.
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K'taka CM proposes renaming B'luru's Namma metro as Basava Metro
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has proposed renaming Bengaluru's Namma Metro to Basava Metro as a tribute to the 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. Speaking at an event on Sunday, CM Siddaramaiah said he will send the proposal to the central government, as the metro is jointly funded by both centre and state governments. Basavanna's principles are eternal and relevant, he added.
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07:44 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has proposed renaming Bengaluru's Namma Metro to Basava Metro as a tribute to the 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. Speaking at an event on Sunday, CM Siddaramaiah said he will send the proposal to the central government, as the metro is jointly funded by both centre and state governments. Basavanna's principles are eternal and relevant, he added.
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What are EC's 17 new initiatives for upcoming Bihar polls?
Election Commission on Sunday announced 17 new initiatives for upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, which will later be implemented across India. The initiatives include colour photographs of candidates on EVM, mobile deposit facilities outside polling booths, and a maximum of 1,200 voters at one polling station. It also includes the counting of postal ballots before final two rounds of EVM counting.
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Election Commission on Sunday announced 17 new initiatives for upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, which will later be implemented across India. The initiatives include colour photographs of candidates on EVM, mobile deposit facilities outside polling booths, and a maximum of 1,200 voters at one polling station. It also includes the counting of postal ballots before final two rounds of EVM counting.
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India record their highest total against Pakistan in Women's World Cup history
India on Sunday recorded their highest total against Pakistan in Women's World Cup history. Asked to bat first, India were dismissed for 247 in 50 overs. Harleen Deol top-scored with 46 off 65 balls, while Richa Ghosh made an unbeaten 35 off 20. India's previous highest Women's World Cup total against Pakistan was 244/7, recorded at Mount Maunganui in 2022.
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07:38 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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India on Sunday recorded their highest total against Pakistan in Women's World Cup history. Asked to bat first, India were dismissed for 247 in 50 overs. Harleen Deol top-scored with 46 off 65 balls, while Richa Ghosh made an unbeaten 35 off 20. India's previous highest Women's World Cup total against Pakistan was 244/7, recorded at Mount Maunganui in 2022.
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Maharashtra bans 'Coldrif' cough syrup that killed kids in MP, Raj
The Maharashtra FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) has banned the sale, distribution and use of 'Coldrif' cough syrup that led to the deaths of at least 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The order urged anyone having the syrup to report it to the local Drug Control Authorities. 'Coldrif' is manufactured by a Tamil Nadu firm.
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07:53 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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The Maharashtra FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) has banned the sale, distribution and use of 'Coldrif' cough syrup that led to the deaths of at least 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The order urged anyone having the syrup to report it to the local Drug Control Authorities. 'Coldrif' is manufactured by a Tamil Nadu firm.
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Blog accused of promoting first-cousin marriages taken down by UK's National Health Service
After backlash, UK's National Health Service has taken down the blog that cited benefits of first-cousin marriages. It stated that marriage between first cousins offers stronger extended family support systems and economic advantages while acknowledging that it can increase risk of genetic conditions. "NHS should stop taking the knee to...oppressive cultural practices," a UK MP had said.
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08:13 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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After backlash, UK's National Health Service has taken down the blog that cited benefits of first-cousin marriages. It stated that marriage between first cousins offers stronger extended family support systems and economic advantages while acknowledging that it can increase risk of genetic conditions. "NHS should stop taking the knee to...oppressive cultural practices," a UK MP had said.
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Tata Group firm slapped with demand notice worth ₹2,411 crore
Tata Steel has received a demand letter worth nearly ₹2,411 crore from Deputy Mines Director of Odisha's Jajpur. The letter has been issued in connection with shortfall in dispatch of chrome ore from the company's Sukinda Chromite block between July 23, 2024 and July 22, 2025. Tata Steel had challenged a ₹1,902-crore demand letter issued in the previous year too.
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08:00 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Tata Steel has received a demand letter worth nearly ₹2,411 crore from Deputy Mines Director of Odisha's Jajpur. The letter has been issued in connection with shortfall in dispatch of chrome ore from the company's Sukinda Chromite block between July 23, 2024 and July 22, 2025. Tata Steel had challenged a ₹1,902-crore demand letter issued in the previous year too.
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India create history, record their highest medal tally at World Para Athletics Championships
India ended their World Para Athletics Championships 2025 campaign with 22 medals, creating history by recording their highest medal tally in a single edition. India bagged six gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals. India's gold medallists include Simran Sharma, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, Sandip Sanjay Sargar, Rinku Hooda and Shailesh Kumar.
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08:28 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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India ended their World Para Athletics Championships 2025 campaign with 22 medals, creating history by recording their highest medal tally in a single edition. India bagged six gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals. India's gold medallists include Simran Sharma, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, Sandip Sanjay Sargar, Rinku Hooda and Shailesh Kumar.
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Gaza war not over yet, priority is to get hostages released: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war in Gaza is not over yet, emphasising that the priority is to secure the release of hostages. Rubio urged continued diplomatic efforts to achieve a resolution and end the conflict soon. His remarks came after Hamas agreed to release Israeli hostages in accordance with President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.
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08:24 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war in Gaza is not over yet, emphasising that the priority is to secure the release of hostages. Rubio urged continued diplomatic efforts to achieve a resolution and end the conflict soon. His remarks came after Hamas agreed to release Israeli hostages in accordance with President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.
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Harbhajan Singh makes bold claim on Virat Kohli's fitness
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh dismissed concerns about Virat Kohli's fitness ahead of his international comeback. Calling Kohli a 'fitness guru', Harbhajan asserted that the Indian star still has what it takes to excel at the highest level. Speaking on Star Sports, the 45-year-old said, as reported by India Today, "Please, don't ask any questions about his (Virat Kohli) fitness."
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Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh dismissed concerns about Virat Kohli's fitness ahead of his international comeback. Calling Kohli a 'fitness guru', Harbhajan asserted that the Indian star still has what it takes to excel at the highest level. Speaking on Star Sports, the 45-year-old said, as reported by India Today, "Please, don't ask any questions about his (Virat Kohli) fitness."
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Prawin claims inquiry into bribery charges concluded, says 'I attended it with blank mind'
Wintrack Founder Prawin Ganeshan, who levelled bribery allegations against Chennai Customs, said the Finance Ministry's inquiry into the allegations has been concluded. He said he attended the senior officer's inquiry with "no expectations and a blank mind, thinking it'd be a one-sided affair". The ministry listened to everyone's grievances, not just those levelled by Wintrack, he added.
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Wintrack Founder Prawin Ganeshan, who levelled bribery allegations against Chennai Customs, said the Finance Ministry's inquiry into the allegations has been concluded. He said he attended the senior officer's inquiry with "no expectations and a blank mind, thinking it'd be a one-sided affair". The ministry listened to everyone's grievances, not just those levelled by Wintrack, he added.
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Clashes erupt during Durga Puja procession in Odisha's Cuttack; net suspended
Clashes erupted between two groups during a Durga Puja procession in Odisha's Cuttack on Saturday, after some locals objected to loud music being played during the procession. The internet services have been suspended in the city until 7 pm on October 6. Several people, including the Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, were injured in the violence.
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09:05 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Clashes erupted between two groups during a Durga Puja procession in Odisha's Cuttack on Saturday, after some locals objected to loud music being played during the procession. The internet services have been suspended in the city until 7 pm on October 6. Several people, including the Cuttack Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, were injured in the violence.
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Controversy erupts as Pak's Muneeba refuses to leave crease despite being given out vs India
A controversy erupted as Pakistan’s Muneeba Ali refused to leave crease after being given run out against India in their Women’s World Cup match. Initially ruled not out as it seemed she had grounded her bat, the third umpire overturned the decision. She was declared out because her bat was in air when ball hit stumps and she wasn't running/diving.
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09:24 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A controversy erupted as Pakistan’s Muneeba Ali refused to leave crease after being given run out against India in their Women’s World Cup match. Initially ruled not out as it seemed she had grounded her bat, the third umpire overturned the decision. She was declared out because her bat was in air when ball hit stumps and she wasn't running/diving.
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BJP's Malviya shares video of Dalits flogging themselves; gets fact-checked
BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video on X claiming that "Dalits from Karnataka have gathered at Jantar Mantar (Delhi)" and are "flogging themselves in protest over the mistake of voting for Congress." The community notes on X fact-checked his claim, stating, "This is the Dhegu Megu SC community of...Karnataka" who "dance and whip themselves to earn a living."
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09:21 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video on X claiming that "Dalits from Karnataka have gathered at Jantar Mantar (Delhi)" and are "flogging themselves in protest over the mistake of voting for Congress." The community notes on X fact-checked his claim, stating, "This is the Dhegu Megu SC community of...Karnataka" who "dance and whip themselves to earn a living."
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Why was Pakistan's Muneeba Ali declared run out against India despite making the crease?
Pakistan's Muneeba Ali was declared run out against India despite making crease before ball hit stumps. Muneeba's bat lifted in the air when ball hit stumps just after she had grounded it. According to cricket rules, as she wasn't running/diving, she was considered out of her ground and declared out. Had she been running or diving, she would've survived.
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09:37 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Pakistan's Muneeba Ali was declared run out against India despite making crease before ball hit stumps. Muneeba's bat lifted in the air when ball hit stumps just after she had grounded it. According to cricket rules, as she wasn't running/diving, she was considered out of her ground and declared out. Had she been running or diving, she would've survived.
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Secret groups extorting wealthy devotees in temples: Kerala leader
Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan from Kerala has claimed that various "secret groups" are allegedly extorting money from wealthy devotees in Devaswom-managed temples across Kerala. He accused Devaswom employees and middlemen of being part of such gangs, asking to end the alleged "mismanagement" of Devaswom Boards. His remarks come amid the missing gold row in the Sabarimala temple.
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10:03 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan from Kerala has claimed that various "secret groups" are allegedly extorting money from wealthy devotees in Devaswom-managed temples across Kerala. He accused Devaswom employees and middlemen of being part of such gangs, asking to end the alleged "mismanagement" of Devaswom Boards. His remarks come amid the missing gold row in the Sabarimala temple.
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Doctor recalls Switzerland hotel's 'don't pack buffet items' warning to just Indian tourists
A doctor recalled how a Switzerland hotel's notice targeted Indian tourists. "There was a long message which could be summarised as: 'Don't pack buffet items into your purses. If you want, we can give you separately packed food items,'" he wrote on X. He also shared a similar Swiss hotel's notice for Indians shared by Harsh Goenka in 2019.
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10:01 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A doctor recalled how a Switzerland hotel's notice targeted Indian tourists. "There was a long message which could be summarised as: 'Don't pack buffet items into your purses. If you want, we can give you separately packed food items,'" he wrote on X. He also shared a similar Swiss hotel's notice for Indians shared by Harsh Goenka in 2019.
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Shivakumar refuses to give details about jewellery in caste survey
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refused to answer personal questions, including details of the jewellery he owns, during the state's caste survey. After declining, Shivakumar stated, "I've told officials not to ask people in Bengaluru about how many chickens, sheep and goats people are rearing and how much gold they have...they are personal matters." Caste survey began on September 22.
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10:19 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refused to answer personal questions, including details of the jewellery he owns, during the state's caste survey. After declining, Shivakumar stated, "I've told officials not to ask people in Bengaluru about how many chickens, sheep and goats people are rearing and how much gold they have...they are personal matters." Caste survey began on September 22.
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Startup founder claims Customs took ₹8,000 bribe for ₹20,000 iPhone, shooed him for questioning
A startup founder claimed Mumbai Customs took ₹8,000 bribe for a ₹20,000 iPhone 4S he'd purchased from US via eBay in 2012. He initially believed the amount was import duty and was "shooed off" by the Customs officer when he enquired about it. He said he "exchanged valuables on official's desk" as he wanted to take the iPhone on time.
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10:19 pm Sunday, 05 October, 2025
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A startup founder claimed Mumbai Customs took ₹8,000 bribe for a ₹20,000 iPhone 4S he'd purchased from US via eBay in 2012. He initially believed the amount was import duty and was "shooed off" by the Customs officer when he enquired about it. He said he "exchanged valuables on official's desk" as he wanted to take the iPhone on time.
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MMRCL unveils stunning interiors of Mahalaxmi metro station
Mumbai has just received an impressive sneak peek at the upcoming Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line). On X, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) showcased the Mahalaxmi Metro Station, and its elegant, top-notch design and clever connectivity have already got commuters excited. A crucial intersection for commuters, this station will make travel across Mumbai quicker and easier.
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Mumbai has just received an impressive sneak peek at the upcoming Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line). On X, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) showcased the Mahalaxmi Metro Station, and its elegant, top-notch design and clever connectivity have already got commuters excited. A crucial intersection for commuters, this station will make travel across Mumbai quicker and easier.
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