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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldUS special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026, to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit follows what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "positive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The trip aims to ease tensions amid the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
Hindu World··Saint Petersburg
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesA Delhi court granted bail to a married man accused of deceiving a woman into a sexual relationship on a false promise of marriage. The court noted the man cooperated with the investigation before arrest and the investigating officer saw no need for custodial interrogation. The man was ordered to furnish a ₹25,000 personal bond with a surety of the same amount.
Hindustan Times··New Delhi
SportsPhoto: Amar SportsDilip Gavit lost his right hand below the elbow at the age of five due to a severe injury and gangrene after falling from a tree in his village. Despite limited medical facilities and early hardships, he trained on rough village roads and was supported by coach Vaijnath Kale. Dilip chose to compete with able-bodied athletes before participating in para events, showcasing his determination and talent.
Amar Sports·
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketIndian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is 46 runs away from joining the elite 2,000 T20I runs club. He is also close to surpassing Suryakumar Yadav's record for the most T20I runs by an Indian in a calendar year. This milestone chase coincides with the start of India's T20I series against New Zealand.
NDTV Cricket·
BusinessPhoto: ET EnergyJM Financial remains optimistic about upstream companies Oil India and ONGC, citing potential growth despite volatile crude prices. However, it advises caution for oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL, and HPCL due to challenges from high crude prices and refining margins. The report underscores risks for OMCs amid fluctuating crude market conditions while highlighting opportunities for upstream players.
ET Energy·
HealthPhoto: NDTVThe Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region due to poor air quality with an AQI of 244. Under GRAP-1, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are banned. Use of coal and wood fuel is prohibited in roadside eateries and commercial kitchens. Mechanised street sweeping will also be conducted regularly.
NDTV··Delhi
Hindu World··Saint Petersburg
Photo: Hindu WorldUS special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026, to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit follows what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "positive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The trip aims to ease tensions amid the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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