A software engineer, Zubair Hangargekar, was arrested in Pune by the Maharashtra ATS for possessing al-Qaida literature. The arrest followed searches where his laptop was found with downloaded material from the banned terrorist group. Authorities are investigating his potential links to al-Qaida members and other extremist organizations.
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New Delhi enjoys a sunny and pleasant Monday with temperatures reaching 31.7°C, ideal for outdoor plans. However, air quality remains a concern, with yesterday's AQI at 281 (Very Poor) due to high pollutants. While today's weather might slightly disperse pollutants, masks are advised for traffic-heavy areas. The week ahead promises mostly clear skies, except for Tuesday's potential rain.
Mehli Mistry's tenure as a trustee at Tata Trusts appears to be ending as key figures Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, and Vijay Singh have not approved his term extension. This decision, made by a majority of trustees, signals a significant shift within the prestigious Tata group.
Political tensions escalated in Kashmir after the BJP secured a Rajya Sabha seat with support from legislators outside the party. While National Conference leadership denied cross-voting allegations, party president Farooq Abdullah revealed the BJP had approached them for a seat prior to the polls, a claim refuted by Sajad Lone.
Astronomers confirmed the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is approaching Earth, sparking public interest and comparisons to Nostradamus' prophecies. While scientists assure no threat, its unusual features and trajectory fuel speculation about cosmic mysteries and ancient predictions. This rare visitor offers a unique opportunity to study objects from beyond our solar system, enhancing our understanding of the universe.
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Mumbai Indians playfully dismissed rumors of Rohit Sharma joining Kolkata Knight Riders with a Shah Rukh Khan dialogue. This followed KKR's announcement of Abhishek Nayar as coach, a known friend and former trainer of Sharma. The article highlights Sharma's dedicated fitness regime and skill refinement, leading to his stellar performance in recent ODIs.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research identifies NBCC and Sagility as top stock picks for October 31, 2025. The Nifty is consolidating within a bullish structure, with support at 25,700-25,500, while Bank Nifty maintains a bullish outlook, eyeing a breakout above 58,577.