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SportsSmaran, a 23-year-old batsman from Bengaluru, played a sublime unbeaten innings of 126 runs to change the course of the Irani Cup match for Rest of India. Coming in at a difficult situation with the team at 130 for four, he helped RoI recover from a precarious position against Jammu & Kashmir at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar, on day three of the fixture.
Hindu Sport··Srinagar
PoliticsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice of complaints alleging that minors participated in a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Mumbai on October 2, 2026. Complaints from Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation and another group cited social media posts showing a child held above a crowd with the national flag. NHRC has directed Mumbai Police to investigate and submit a report within one week.
The Hindu··Mumbai
WorldIn Monterrey, Mexico, reporter Alma de la Rosa Flores and her cameraperson Cristo Morales were struck by a Jeep during a live broadcast. The vehicle skidded while trying to avoid a landslide and slammed them against a stone wall. Emergency services quickly responded, and both journalists were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The incident was captured on viral footage.
NDTV World··Monterrey
PoliticsAt the UN General Assembly, India strongly rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling the civilian governments in Pakistan 'so-called' and stating they serve at the mercy of the Army and rarely complete their terms. India affirmed Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as integral parts of India. The Indian delegate also highlighted the imprisonment and deteriorating health of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Deccan Herald·
BusinessRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted five key priorities to maintain financial stability amid emerging risks. Speaking at the Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave, he stressed the need for resilient institutions, better data, deeper markets, credible safety nets, and proactive regulation. Malhotra warned that financial instability in one area can threaten global stability, urging regulators to prepare for both anticipated and unforeseen shocks.
Hindu Business··Mumbai
PoliticsThe 8th Pay Commission team is meeting employees across various cities to finalize its report and aims to present it soon. However, any delay in the report's submission could result in significant financial losses for employees, potentially amounting to ₹3 lakh. The commission is actively gathering demands to avoid such setbacks.
Aaj Tak·
Hindu Sport··Srinagar
Smaran, a 23-year-old batsman from Bengaluru, played a sublime unbeaten innings of 126 runs to change the course of the Irani Cup match for Rest of India. Coming in at a difficult situation with the team at 130 for four, he helped RoI recover from a precarious position against Jammu & Kashmir at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar, on day three of the fixture.
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