The Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad.
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West Indies posted 247 for 3 and bowled India out for 223 — India's first-ever T20I defeat in Hyderabad — ahead of Saturday's decider in Bengaluru. Source: Reuters
The boat was carrying young festivalgoers when it took on water and overturned; rescue crews continue searching for survivors. Source: The Sun
The Sensex closed at 72,781.89 (−0.34%) and the Nifty at 22,622.70 (−0.44%) as foreign selling and expensive crude erased part of Tuesday's rally. Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Musk said Starshield limits are decided by the US military; Ukraine's defence minister said connectivity at speeds up to 160 km/h is being restored. Source: New York Post
An 81-foot Durga idol made from grass, mud and water-based paints is drawing 40,000–50,000 devotees daily during Navratri. Twenty-eight Kolkata artists spent two months building it, and it will dissolve completely on-site at immersion on October 23. Source: InShorts
The boat was carrying young festivalgoers when it took on water and overturned on Tuesday evening; rescue crews continue searching for survivors. Source: The Sun
Fuel and power inflation hit 25.85%, manufactured products a series high of 9.76%, and the food index 8.66% — broad-based pressure from the West Asia war and Hormuz blockade. Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Police cited an October 9 Supreme Court order and three alternative protest venues; the court issued notice and listed the matter for November 17. Source: The Daily Jagran
Elon Musk said the throttling of Starshield satellite connectivity was ordered by the US military and 'ultimately POTUS'. Ukraine relies on the system for drone operations and interceptors; the defence minister said 160 km/h connectivity is being restored. Source: New York Post
The Sensex closed at 72,781.89 (−0.34%) and the Nifty at 22,622.70 (−0.44%) — selling pressure in the afternoon erased part of Tuesday's rally.
Fuel and power inflation hit 25.85% and crude petroleum 57.32% year-on-year; the RBI hiked rates to 5.50% last week.
Gold eased about Rs 1,030 from Tuesday; silver held steady at Rs 2,45,000 a kg despite softer MCX futures.
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 off 50 balls powered West Indies to 247 for 3; Keemo Paul's 5 for 41 then bowled India out for 223 — the hosts' first-ever T20I defeat in Hyderabad. The decider is in Bengaluru on Saturday. Source: Reuters
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 opens today after Rs 57 crore in Indian advance bookings and Rs 25 crore overseas — on track to become his second Rs 100-crore opener, behind only Coolie. Source: iDiva
Rocket Lab said the inaugural launch of its larger, reusable Neutron rocket will slip into next year, sending the space firm's shares down about 6% in extended trading. Source: Reuters
Every summer the city feels a little hotter, and every summer we are surprised by it. The old neighbourhoods knew the answer: a neem outside every gate, a peepal at every corner, shade you could walk under from one street to the next.
Trees are the cheapest air-conditioners a city can buy, and they ask for nothing but water and time. Before the next heatwave arrives, the kindest civic act is also the simplest — plant one, and make sure it lives.