Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Imphal West on Wednesday night as at least two houses were torched and several rounds of bullets fired in the New Keithelmanbi area. The perpetrators fled after the attack which triggered tensions locally. Security forces controlled the resulting blaze and prevented a mob of Meitei women from proceeding further. Additional forces have been deployed to maintain order. The incident follows prolonged ethnic clashes stemming from a 'Tribal Solidarity March' on May 3 which led to over 180 deaths so far. The violence highlights persisting tensions between Meiteis in the valley and Nagas/Kukis in Manipur's hill districts.

Indian-origin fraudster Mayur Gaglani ordered to pay back GBP 78,000 by a UK court. Gaglani stole around GBP 250,000 from his first employer and used false invoices and the company's credit card to pay off the stolen money from his second employer. He also spent over GBP 5,000 of the company's funds while on vacation. Gaglani pleaded guilty to fraud and was sentenced to 20 months in prison. He was also ordered to pay back GBP 78,033, which is the amount he benefited from the theft.

According to reportes, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars to prevent the rupee from sliding near an all-time low on Wednesday amid external pressures. The RBI is estimated to have offloaded $500 million to ease the rupee's fall, as it came close to breaching the previous record low of 83.29 before closing slightly weaker at 83.24. Analysts said the RBI action calmed market nerves and limited the downside. This helped the rupee outperform regional peers despite rising US yields weighing on currencies globally. While Indian bonds held steady, benchmark stocks dropped over 0.5% each to over one-month lows due to broad-based foreign selling.

Grammy-winning Indian musician Ricky Kej has criticized Trevor Noah over the debacle regarding his canceled shows in Bengaluru. Kej slammed Noah's lack of venue reconnaissance and personal responsibility, pointing out other international artists have held successful events in the city. He criticized Noah for vaguely blaming "India" instead of taking accountability. Noah's shows were called off citing audio issues, with disappointed fans promised refunds. Kej asserted artists must behave responsibly and respect paying supporters. His sharp comments highlighted the need for meticulous planning by global entertainers to avoid letting down Indian audiences.

India made history at the Asian Games by securing their 20th gold medal, a milestone achievement in the tournament's history. Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu clinched a gold medal in squash mixed team, marking a significant victory for India. In badminton, HS Prannoy secured India's sole individual medal by defeating Lee Zii Jia in a thrilling three-game encounter. Additionally, Indian wrestlers, including Pooja Gehlot, Antim Panghal, Mansi, and Naveen, qualified for bronze medal matches, adding to India's impressive performance at the games. The matches are set to commence later today.

Japan's meteorological agency issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the uninhabited Izu islands, south of Honshu. The agency warned of waves up to one meter high for the Izu islands and smaller surges, around 0.2 meters, for Honshu. Despite the low-level alert, residents were cautioned to stay away from coasts and river mouths. The earthquake had its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, 550 km south of Tokyo. Japan, prone to earthquakes, recalled the devastating 2011 quake and tsunami, emphasizing the nation's vigilance in the face of natural disasters.

  Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the central government to declare the recent devastating floods in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh as national disasters. Expressing condolences for lives lost, Kharge stressed the need for urgent rescue efforts and long-term collaboration between Union and state governments for sustainable rebuilding of infrastructure. He demanded adequate funds and a strategic approach for ecologically fragile Himalayan states. The Congress highlighted the urgency of declaring the floods national disasters to activate resources and coordinated action for relief and rehabilitation.

  Flash floods in north Sikkim, triggered by a glacial lake outburst, have claimed 14 lives, with 102 people missing so far. The incident occurred after a glacial lake at 17,000 ft burst due to incessant rains, leading to downstream flooding in Teesta river and affecting four districts. Rescue operations have saved 2,011 individuals, including 22 Army soldiers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured support, and schools in affected districts will remain closed until October 8. In neighboring West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reported 10,000 people rescued from flash floods in northern areas sharing the border with Sikkim.

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to kick off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with England facing New Zealand in the opening match. Despite previous speculations, there won't be an opening ceremony, clarified by sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Instead, the Captains' Day event took place, where all 10 captains, including India's Rohit Sharma, shared their thoughts. Rohit Sharma mentioned the hosting team's previous victories but emphasized focusing on the game. The match starts at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss at 1:30 PM IST. Cricket fans anticipate a thrilling tournament in packed stadiums.

On the 12th day of Asian games 2023, India clinched their 19th gold medal in Hangzhou, with a thrilling victory in the compound women's team archery final against Chinese Taipei. Archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Parneet Kaur secured a narrow 230-229 win. In badminton, HS Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals, while PV Sindhu faced disappointment, losing in straight games to China's He Bingjiao. Wrestler Pooja Gehlot progressed to the women's freestyle 50kg final. Saurav Ghosal aimed for gold in the men's singles squash final. India's medal tally stands at 19 gold, 31 silver, and 32 bronze.