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PoliticsA 40-year-old contractor in Bengaluru staged his own abduction with two friends to extort Rs 90 lakh from his father, a timber yard owner. Manish Patel left home on September 28, claiming to travel to Gadag. On September 29, his father received ransom calls demanding Rs 90 lakh. Police traced the calls near Hassan and arrested all three suspects after finding Manish there.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
BusinessIn 2026, more than half of India's mid-to-large cap companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have reported losses. Eight firms saw significant market cap erosion, impacting investor confidence. Key factors include regulatory challenges, rising funding costs, and margin pressures. Additionally, foreign portfolio investors have sold substantial Indian equities due to geopolitical uncertainties.
ET Markets·
SportsIndia and Pakistan will face each other in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Japan, marking their first encounter in this event. The match follows the recent announcement of the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule, which also features an India-Pakistan game. India reached the final after a strong win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to advance.
TOI Sports·
PoliticsThe Election Commission of India's special drive to enroll left-out and first-time voters has created confusion regarding 2.2 million West Bengal voters whose deletion appeals are pending before appellate tribunals. Election officials differ on whether these voters can file Form 6 to rejoin the rolls. A senior official in Kolkata stated the drive does not apply to those with pending tribunal cases. The state chief electoral officer has met district and registration officers to implement the drive.
Hindustan Times··Kolkata
SportsOn the 13th day of the Asian Games, India made history by winning six gold medals in a single day. Highlights include a gold medal in women's hockey after 44 years, and strong performances in archery and wrestling. On the 14th day, India is expected to win gold in cricket and other sports. Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohor secured a gold medal in recurve archery for India.
Prabhat Khabar·
WorldIn late September, the US witnessed several bizarre incidents including a Florida man confronting a blue land crab seemingly holding a pocketknife, which went viral with over 20 million views. In New Jersey, police dismantled a car to rescue a three-foot python trapped inside. Other unusual events included a man driving through a locked grocery store seeking a bathroom and a runaway pig incident.
TOI World·
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
A 40-year-old contractor in Bengaluru staged his own abduction with two friends to extort Rs 90 lakh from his father, a timber yard owner. Manish Patel left home on September 28, claiming to travel to Gadag. On September 29, his father received ransom calls demanding Rs 90 lakh. Police traced the calls near Hassan and arrested all three suspects after finding Manish there.
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