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WorldPhoto: News18 HindiA 23-year-old man in Hyderabad was arrested for running a honey trap and blackmail scheme by creating 13 Instagram and 14 Facebook accounts. He extorted over 1.8 million rupees from victims, including a police officer. Authorities are interrogating him to determine the total number of victims and the amount extorted so far.
News18 Hindi··Hyderabad
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketOn the second day of the Ranji Trophy Group C match, 15 wickets fell as Bengal gained a slight edge over Services. Bengal's spinners Shahbaz Ahmed (4/35) and Aamir Gani (4/31) bowled out Services for 122. Services fought back with Rahul Singh taking 5/39, setting a target of 209 for Bengal. The match remains finely poised at Palam A Ground.
NDTV Cricket··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaFrance is experiencing major protests due to rising living costs and worsening public services. Despite violent riots and looting in many cities, some residents remain unfazed. Over 2,400 people have been arrested during the unrest. The government has tightened security, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has proposed localized curfews to reduce further violence.
Times of India·
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportPradosh Ranjan Paul scored a resilient 136 runs off 279 balls, including 12 fours, to give Tamil Nadu a strong 179-run lead over Uttarakhand on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-D match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on October 19, 2026. Uttarakhand ended the day at 9 for one in their second innings.
Hindu Sport··Chennai
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAbhijeet Dipke shared a social media post about Ashu and Saurav, who left their successful careers and financial security to fight for a better country. Ashu had a high-paying job in London, earning lakhs, while Saurav lived well writing on legal matters. Despite opportunities, both chose struggle over comfort to stand for others and improve the nation, without any external pressure or expectation.
Amar Ujala·
WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldA Houthi missile attack on a military camp in Yemen's Shabwa province killed over 30 people and injured at least 70 amid renewed fighting. Three ballistic missiles struck the al-Alam camp, used by forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government. The attack followed the collapse of a truce since 2022, raising fears of wider conflict near key maritime routes in southern Yemen.
Firstpost World·
News18 Hindi··Hyderabad
Photo: News18 HindiA 23-year-old man in Hyderabad was arrested for running a honey trap and blackmail scheme by creating 13 Instagram and 14 Facebook accounts. He extorted over 1.8 million rupees from victims, including a police officer. Authorities are interrogating him to determine the total number of victims and the amount extorted so far.
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