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SportsPhoto: Hindu SportEugenio Chacarra from Spain won the DP World India Championship by two shots, overtaking Reed to claim the top spot in the Race to Dubai standings. New Zealand’s Hillier finished second after a strong finish. Rory McIlroy underperformed and ended tied for 42nd place in the tournament.
Hindu Sport·
EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV BusinessThe Telugu film Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, earned Rs 5.51 crore gross on its third day, bringing its India total to Rs 21.76 crore. It showed 48.4% occupancy across 1,973 shows in 794 theatres. Andhra Pradesh led collections with Rs 2.31 crore, followed by Telangana at Rs 2.12 crore. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh also contributed to the earnings.
NDTV Business·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldOn October 17, 2026, violent protests erupted across Paris and other parts of France against rising fuel prices and the cost of living. The unrest caused widespread damage, including a historic town hall set on fire and looting. Authorities arrested 1,800 people. The protests have increased pressure on President Emmanuel Macron ahead of elections in six months.
Hindu World··Paris
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduHome Minister Priyank Kharge has challenged Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to substantiate his allegations related to the ongoing sting operation controversy. Kharge urged Kumaraswamy to submit concrete evidence to the investigating agencies instead of making unverified public claims.
The Hindu·
HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthNew research suggests treating depression during pregnancy could benefit the baby's brain development. These findings highlight the biological reasons why addressing prenatal depression is crucial and support public health efforts to improve access to mental health care for pregnant women.
Hindu Health·
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAt IIT Bombay, protests demanding justice for student Sahil Wakode's death turned tense on Sunday. Police detained 22 students inside the campus, with protesters accusing police of excessive force, including tearing clothes, kicking, and choking. Students seek accountability and investigation into alleged caste discrimination. All detained students were taken to Powai police station, with some reportedly detained twice in one day. Police and IIT Bombay have not issued detailed statements on the allegations.
Amar Ujala··Mumbai
Hindu Sport·
Photo: Hindu SportEugenio Chacarra from Spain won the DP World India Championship by two shots, overtaking Reed to claim the top spot in the Race to Dubai standings. New Zealand’s Hillier finished second after a strong finish. Rory McIlroy underperformed and ended tied for 42nd place in the tournament.
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