A Delhi consumer commission has held Flipkart guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after a customer received bars of soap instead of a Realme Narzo 50A smartphone worth Rs 10,574. The commission directed Flipkart to refund the purchase price with 7% annual interest and pay Rs 5,000 as compensation for mental harassment and Rs 5,000 towards litigation expenses. The company has been given 60 days to comply with the order.

On Friday, the Supreme Court turned down a petition for a fair investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party protests. The demonstrations were held concerning the alleged NEET paper leak, leading to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The petition called for police independence in maintaining law and order during the investigation processes. The court also upheld its previous decision to quash certain FIRs under Article 142.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may skip a meeting of Apec finance ministers in Hong Kong later this month to focus on preparing for President Donald Trump’s historic visit to Shenzhen in November, sources told the South China Morning Post. Bessent is expected to meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Shenzhen ahead of Trump’s visit – when Trump will again hold talks with President Xi Jinping – as the two sides look to secure a longer extension of the bilateral trade truce, which is due to...

Arvid Lindblad, the 19-year-old Racing Bulls driver, highlights his Indian heritage during the Formula 1 season. He maintains close ties with his Indian family, spending time with his grandparents and enjoying Indian culture. Recently, Lindblad gained support from fans in India due to his exceptional racing performance. He acknowledges the differences between life in Europe and India, particularly in terms of social dynamics.

An anonymous junior developer has sparked a discussion on workplace politics after claiming that colleagues turned against him after he improved a legacy backend system and reduced data-fetching time from nearly 30 seconds to under three. He alleged that senior colleagues delayed his code reviews and questioned his teamwork, while his manager sided with them. Social media users offered mixed reactions, with some blaming workplace insecurity and others questioning whether the developer had left out important details.

The Indian Army athletes shone at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, bringing home a record-breaking 20 medals, including six golds. Their achievements, particularly in shooting and marathon, highlight the growing impact of Army sports programs. With increased female representation, their remarkable performance greatly contributed to India's overall medal tally in the prestigious event.

BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of targeting his party workers over electoral roll revisions. He said the Special Intensive Revision process aims to cleanse the electoral rolls of irregularities and duplicate entries. Vijayendra denied allegations by the incumbent government of targeting minorities and backward castes. He expressed concerns over illegal Bangladeshi migrants being included in electoral rolls.

Delhi Police has not approved the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The rejection was based on short notice and previous non-compliance with regulations. Concerns about public safety and law and order also influenced the decision. Proposed restrictions for metro stations in New Delhi have been suggested due to potential protests. Delays in metro services and station closures are expected until the situation is resolved.

Delhi Police has not approved the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The rejection was based on short notice and previous non-compliance with regulations. Concerns about public safety and law and order also influenced the decision. Proposed restrictions for metro stations in New Delhi have been suggested due to potential protests. Delays in metro services and station closures are expected until the situation is resolved.

The Supreme Court has declined a request to allow greater police authority regarding protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed concern for the future of young student protesters and their families. The court noted the importance of preventing unnecessary legal entanglements for these young individuals. However, it clarified that earlier protective measures do not apply to individuals accused of serious crimes.