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SportsTravis Kelce celebrated his 37th birthday on October 5 in New York with his wife, Taylor Swift. He enjoyed a meal at his favorite restaurant, Torrisi, but said the best part of his day was the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4. The win gave the Chiefs a perfect record heading into their bye week, which Kelce called the best birthday news.
HT Sports··New York
BusinessThe GST Council meeting on Thursday, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, may approve reforms in refunds, registration, and return filing. Relaxations on input tax credit restrictions and inclusion of general business expenses under input tax credit are expected. Businesses might be allowed single-state GST registration for pan-India operations. Refund scope could extend to taxes on services, plants, and machinery.
Amar Business·
EntertainmentJoe Manganiello reveals in his memoir 'Bloodlines' that his declining health significantly affected his marriage with Sofia Vergara, causing emotional distance. He also clarifies rumors about disagreements over having children, attributing changes in his views to his health struggles. Manganiello reflects on adopting a chihuahua named Bubbles during this challenging time.
TOI Entertainment·
PoliticsThree friends of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells have sued NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation over an Instagram post. Owens accused them of deleting evidence from Wells' phone after his death. The lawsuit alleges the post damaged their reputations and led to death threats and harassment. Wells died after a July boating trip in Mississippi.
HT World·
PoliticsThe Abe Memorial Corridor, dedicated to India-Japan friendship and cultural ties, was inaugurated on October 7, 2026, at the Rudraksh Convention Center in Varanasi. The ceremony was led by Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath called it a living classroom for youth to learn about visionary leadership and emphasized strengthening India-Japan relations as a tribute to Shinzo Abe.
The Hindu··Varanasi
TechnologyElon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, accused certain oligarchs in India of blocking the launch of Starlink satellite broadband service to maintain monopolistic control. Despite obtaining GMPCS authorization from India's Department of Telecommunications, Starlink awaits security clearances to operate. Musk called this obstruction a crime against the Indian people, commenting on X after an executive hoped for a 2027 launch in India.
Hindu Business··New Delhi
HT Sports··New York
Travis Kelce celebrated his 37th birthday on October 5 in New York with his wife, Taylor Swift. He enjoyed a meal at his favorite restaurant, Torrisi, but said the best part of his day was the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4. The win gave the Chiefs a perfect record heading into their bye week, which Kelce called the best birthday news.
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