The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, Munitions India Limited executive director, and SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. They are charged with accepting bribes and leaking sensitive defense information related to a major supply contract. Cash amounting to over Rs 2.2 crore was recovered during searches at various premises. Additional individuals connected to the case are also implicated for their roles in the conspiracy.
Hope, who had slammed two centuries in the ODIs, a series they lost 2-1, has kept WI's hopes of levelling the series alive with his third T20I ton, the most by a West Indies batter. With his fourth ton and fifth fifty-plus score of the tour, Hope is leading the white-ball team from the front.
Gopalan Aerospace India plans to raise its drone production from 25 units to 500 monthly. The company aims to expand its product lines, particularly in unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions. A new production line has been launched at the Hoskote facility to support scaling efforts. Gopalan Aerospace India expects to generate around $50 million annually at full capacity.
Abhishek Banerjee, a member of the Trinamool Congress, underwent six hours of questioning at a police station. This inquiry is linked to a billboard controversy that occurred on August 27. Banerjee expressed his intention to pursue legal action up to the Supreme Court if necessary. He also condemned an attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee involving a knife.
Weather Tomorrow: On October 15, the India Meteorological Department warns of shifting weather across parts of India. Delhi will see overcast conditions with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms possible. Meanwhile, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh might experience warm weather combined with rain and storms in certain locations. On the other hand, Bihar is expected to enjoy predominantly dry and sunny weather.
Silver prices fell sharply on October 14 as rising crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and caution ahead of US inflation data weighed on sentiment.
Protests in Delhi’s outskirts will be far from the earshot of ordinary citizens and the corridors of power, diminishing their impact, plea says; notes that no SOPs have been laid out for alternative venues
The organisers of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon have announced changes to the race routes for safety reasons. The starting point of the Open 10K will now be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium instead of Sansad Marg. Minor adjustments have also been made to the half-marathon route due to recent protests. The organisers are preparing to share further details with participants regarding race-day arrangements.
The application has asked the court to direct the EC to frame an appropriate mechanism for restoration/inclusion of deleted voters without forcing them to apply as first-time voters
Gianni Infantino will chair the FIFA Council meeting that is set to address his controversial leadership. Discussions will include financial proposals and disciplinary issues affecting FIFA's operations and reputation. As the presidential election approaches, Infantino faces significant challenges from European and North American critics. FIFA plans to distribute additional funds to member federations to counter opposition claims.
A recently identified dinosaur species named Invictibellatrix amberina was discovered on the Isle of Wight. The discovery marks the first evidence of megaraptorans in Europe, dated to about 120 million years ago. The dinosaur is believed to have hunted small prey and measured three to four metres in length. Researchers used CT scans to confirm its unique anatomical features and identify it as a new species.
