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BusinessPhoto: News18Hi SportsMeerut is known for cricket bats and sports goods, but its carrom boards are also exported internationally. These boards are in demand in countries like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Muscat, and Bahrain. Traditional craftsmanship plays a key role in their production, with prices ranging from 250 to 9,000 rupees per board.
News18Hi Sports··Meerut
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the opposition to petrol mixed with 20% ethanol (E20) was a paid campaign. He made this remark a day after the government notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on up to E100 ethanol. Gadkari emphasized reducing fossil fuel imports and assured no compromise on highway quality after reviewing 700-800 projects.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to stay the investigation into two journalists accused of making casteist remarks against ACP Vivek Bhagat. The journalists allegedly humiliated the officer and obstructed his duties during an October 3 protest. Justice Mini Pushkarna said the investigation cannot be stayed without reviewing the Delhi Police's status report. The court issued notice on the petition seeking quashing of the FIR against the journalists.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
SportsPhoto: Firstpost SportsIndian cricket star Virat Kohli congratulated English footballer Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d'Or, praising his resilience, hard work, and honesty. Kohli called Kane a friend and wished blessings for him and his family. Kane, 33, led England to third place in the World Cup and scored 73 goals this year for club and country.
Firstpost Sports·
PoliticsPhoto: HT EducationDue to Cyclone Arnab, Odisha has ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres in Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, Koraput, Rayagada, and Nabarangpur districts starting October 27. In Khordha, schools will close from 1 PM on October 27 through October 28. Teachers must remain on premises with roster duties to manage cyclone impact. The OCS Mains exam has been rescheduled as a precaution.
HT Education··Odisha
EntertainmentPhoto: Hindu EntertainmentOn October 26, 2026, representatives of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. The complaint addresses alleged false narratives, fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation, and targeted online harassment following the actors' appearance on 'Koffee with Karan 9'. Police are currently investigating the matter.
Hindu Entertainment··Hyderabad
News18Hi Sports··Meerut
Photo: News18Hi SportsMeerut is known for cricket bats and sports goods, but its carrom boards are also exported internationally. These boards are in demand in countries like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Muscat, and Bahrain. Traditional craftsmanship plays a key role in their production, with prices ranging from 250 to 9,000 rupees per board.
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