Delhi Capitals has appointed Chaminda Vaas as their new fast-bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. This decision comes as the franchise overhauls its support staff aiming for improved performance. Vaas, known for his successful international career, will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly and batting coach Yuvraj Singh. The team looks to overcome recent disappointments and secure their first IPL title.
Hero MotoCorp has introduced the updated Xtreme 160R 4V and refreshed Xtreme 250R with advanced features. The Xtreme 160R 4V is priced starting at Rs 1.27 lakh, while the Xtreme 250R costs Rs 1.98 lakh. Both motorcycles will be available for bookings from October 17, 2026, and deliveries will start on November 1, 2026. The new models include updated designs, enhanced performance, and advanced electronics.
Bangladesh is currently handling the world's most significant measles outbreak, aggravated by declining vaccination rates. The World Health Organization reported over 200,000 suspected cases, with over 1,000 deaths primarily affecting children under five. Efforts to combat the outbreak have been hindered due to incomplete data and insufficient outreach. Many unvaccinated children are missing out on vaccinations, particularly in rural areas.
Reserve drain Forex reserves fall to $726 b on Oct 9 from $785.7 b on Sept 4, with latest reporting week alone showing a depletion of $8.58 b
Five workers died and five others sustained injuries from an explosion at a chemical unit in Gujarat's Bharuch district.
A 75-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district has got engaged to 30-year-old influencer Reena Rajput after the pair reportedly grew closer while making videos together. Reena says age does not matter in love, and the couple plans to marry after Navratri. Their engagement video has drawn mixed reactions online.
Indian shuttlers' campaign at the Denmark Open 2026 ended in the quarter-finals on Friday, with Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Tanvi Sharma suffering defeats in women's doubles and women's singles, respectively.
The United States is planning to restart three closed nuclear plants to address rising energy needs. These plants were shut down due to high electricity costs but are now sought after for carbon-free energy. Large technology companies are contracting for power from these facilities, ensuring a stable revenue. Restarting these plants will be faster and cheaper than building new reactors.
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi for associating with advocates of regime change. He stated that Gandhi's silence on the issue reflects an anti-democratic mindset. This response came after P Chidambaram defended the use of the term 'regime change' as a legitimate political process. The ongoing agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has intensified tensions between the BJP and Congress.
