Student suicides: IITs to create proper cadre for mental health professionals

Houthis threaten more Saudi airport strikes after Riyadh attack kills 12, wounds 309

A recent attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has resulted in 12 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for escalating the conflict with Saudi Arabia, threatening future strikes on airports. Operations at the airport were suspended, with a significant number of embassies advising caution for their citizens. Health officials in Riyadh activated a mass call-up of doctors in response to the crisis.

Imran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan president

Pakistan's president suspended the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after declaring a state of emergency. This decision was made following tensions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's administration and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. Khan's party has been protesting for his release and threatening to march on the capital Islamabad. A close aide of Khan criticised the move as a ridiculous decision and warned of instability.

Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Adityanath's Ayodhya dare, says Pawan Pandey enough to defeat BJP

Akhilesh Yadav contested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dare to contest from the Ayodhya assembly constituency. He expressed confidence in his party's candidate, Pawan Pandey, to challenge the BJP. Yadav highlighted the perceived insecurity of Adityanath regarding his election ticket. The exchange signifies increasing tensions as the upcoming assembly elections approach in Uttar Pradesh. Both leaders focus on their commitments to Ayodhya and its development amidst political rivalry.

Q2 earnings, inflation data, oil prices to guide stock markets this week: Analysts

Market investors to also watch foreign investor trading activity, rupee movement, US Treasury yields, and geopolitical developments

CJP Protests: ‘Why are you protecting Gyanesh Kumar?’ CJP’s Saurav Das questions Modi, Shah; alleges EC works only for them

Cockroach Janta Party leaders held a press conference after their detention to protest Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged the government's actions reflect an increasing atmosphere of fear and an Emergency-like situation in the country. The CJP leaders criticized the authorities for not engaging with citizens demanding electoral reforms. They claimed significant police deployment in Delhi indicated an attempt to suppress dissent during their upcoming demonstration.

Student suicides: IITs to create proper cadre for mental health professionals

Indian Institutes of Technology are planning to create a dedicated cadre of mental health professionals for campus support. This initiative aims to address ongoing concerns regarding student suicides and overall mental well-being. While counseling services have been implemented, IITs recognize that they need a more sustainable solution. The proposal is being developed in accordance with guidelines from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Poland says police got information about possible attack on PM and defence minister

Polish authorities received information about a possible attack on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The country's police have been on high alert after a wave of violence in schools, resulting in the death of a school caretaker. The country's Internal Security Agency's (ABW) Counter-Terrorism Centre will hold a meeting on the issue today at 11:00 a.m.

Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal, others invest Rs 120 crore in IPO-bound Fusion CX

Ace investors Ashish Kacholia and Mukul Agrawal-backed Sanshi Fund, along with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance, acquired a combined 3.19% stake worth Rs 120 crore in Fusion CX ahead of its Rs 702 crore IPO opening on October 14.

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Amitabh Bachchan lives in a 10,000-sq-ft two-storey Juhu bungalow with baroque paintings, prayer room, life-sized portraits, huge trees and warm interiors

Amitabh Bachchan's home 'Jalsa': Amitabh Bachchan’s home Jalsa is a two storey bungalow of more than 10,000 sq ft in Juhu, Mumbai. It has baroque paintings, a prayer room, life sized family portraits, a backyard garden with huge trees and warm interiors. Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 84th birthday on October 11, 2026.

Action on corruption allegations against Women's Commission after Vigilance report: Kerala Minister Bindhu Krishna

Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna stated that action will follow the Vigilance report on corruption allegations. The Kerala Women's Commission is under investigation after allegations of misconduct in various programs. Krishna emphasized the seriousness of the situation regarding the commission's responsibility for women's welfare. Any decisions, including possible dissolution of the commission, will depend on the findings of the Vigilance report.