Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to captivate cricket fans, drawing massive crowds wherever he plays. Despite a modest score in Bihar's recent Ranji Trophy win, the 14-year-old prodigy, who also holds an IPL contract and an IPL century record, acknowledged his adoring supporters. Bihar is banking on his talent for a comeback.
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Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'red zone' on Diwali night as fireworks celebrations extended beyond permitted hours. Most monitoring stations reported 'very poor' to 'severe' pollution levels. Despite Supreme Court-sanctioned green cracker timings, the city's AQI reached 344, with expectations of further deterioration.
Air India has scheduled a special flight on Sunday, October 19th, to bring 256 Delhi-bound passengers home from Milan in time for Diwali. The original flight, AI 138, was cancelled on October 17th due to a technical issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline has provided accommodation and meals to the stranded passengers.
Actor Sharad Kelkar shared his fond memories of Diwali, highlighting his indulgence in his mother's homemade samosas and dahi vadas. Despite his age, his mother continues to enthusiastically prepare these traditional sweets and snacks for him and his friends during the festive season. Kelkar embraces the celebratory feasting, planning to resume his fitness routine post-Diwali.
Argentina's national football team, including star Lionel Messi, will not visit Kerala in November for a planned friendly match. The Argentina Football Association cited the state's lack of readiness and logistical delays for the cancellation. Organisers are proposing a reschedule to March 2026, but this faces potential conflicts with local elections.
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of deliberately politicizing Diwali and Hinduism. He alleged that Arvind Kejriwal banned firecrackers to appease a specific community and that AAP leaders have been criticizing the festival. Sirsa emphasized that Diwali is a Sanatan Hindu festival, not a BJP one, questioning the AAP's negative stance.
President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India would significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump shared this information following a conversation with Modi, emphasizing Modi's desire for the Russia-Ukraine war to conclude.
After enduring 11 years of wrongful imprisonment for a murder he did not commit, a farmer's long fight for justice has finally paid off. Misfortune and poverty had deprived him of legal aid, leaving him in a nightmarish limbo for over three decades.
A US official announced no immediate plans for a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin, following a call between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov. The Kremlin also confirmed no precise timeframe for a summit. This comes after Trump previously suggested a meeting in Budapest within two weeks.
The widely cited 1 doctor per 1,000 population ratio is a myth, the WHO has clarified. This figure, often used by governments to justify expanding medical colleges, lacks WHO backing. Experts emphasize that health workforce planning must consider unique national needs, not a universal benchmark. The actual WHO threshold for essential health services is higher and more nuanced.