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IIT Bombay conducted its Senior Survey 2026, gathering feedback from graduates about their academic experiences. A notable percentage admitted to having cheated on assignments or exams, reflecting academic integrity concerns. Many respondents evaluated their future career plans and interest in higher studies after graduation. Mental health experiences varied, with some students seeking counselling while others managed their issues independently.

Sobhana Mostary becomes first Bangladesh woman with century vs Australia

Amitabh Kant has advocated for reducing the statutory liquidity ratio to promote job-intensive manufacturing in India. He emphasized that cutting SLR could lower the cost of credit for businesses. Kant highlighted the importance of adequate credit in supporting the growth of startups in new-age sectors. Additionally, he addressed the need for easier land acquisition and better power availability for manufacturers.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will meet Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding electoral roll concerns. They intend to highlight issues related to the Special Intensive Revision and Election Commission's functioning. Kharge has accused the government of creating an 'undeclared Emergency' to suppress dissent and manipulate electoral processes. The Congress party continues to challenge the revision of voter lists and alleged vote theft.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster is under investigation after a man died following a tiger attack. A man was mauled to death by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England. Here's where the park is located, what to know about its Land of the Tigers reserve and the endangered Amur tigers, with around 500 left in the wild.

On Saturday, protests in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to violence from pro-Modi groups. Arrests of several men were made for assaulting students and women during the demonstrations. Videos showed these groups threatening demonstrators while expressing their support for the police and government. The leader of a right-wing group took responsibility for the violence and made provocative statements online.

On Saturday, protests in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to violence from pro-Modi groups. Arrests of several men were made for assaulting students and women during the demonstrations. Videos showed these groups threatening demonstrators while expressing their support for the police and government. The leader of a right-wing group took responsibility for the violence and made provocative statements online.

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and more than 116 remain missing after a boat carrying around 350 people capsized off Djibouti while travelling to Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration. The boat overturned near Guhere during the night of October 8-9. More than 80 people survived, all of them Ethiopian nationals.

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping areas, including Connaught Place and Sadar Bazaar, experienced reduced foot traffic. Most traders faced losses on an important shopping day as customers stayed away from the markets. Shops in Chandni Chowk opened partially but saw very few buyers throughout the day.

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping areas, including Connaught Place and Sadar Bazaar, experienced reduced foot traffic. Most traders faced losses on an important shopping day as customers stayed away from the markets. Shops in Chandni Chowk opened partially but saw very few buyers throughout the day.

The Delhi Police, upon directions from the Delhi High Court, issued notices to leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in connection to an old case wherein they were accused of morphing a woman's photographs into objectionable images and were circulated online. The court had earlier issued notices to the party members on the woman's plea and directed the police to issue notices to the party leaders.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis described the proposal as “beyond disgusting.” He said he supported the death penalty for Hasan but strongly opposed a public execution. Utah Senator John Curtis also raised concerns and called on Hegseth to reconsider the plan.