The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Ranbir Kapoor in connection with an alleged online betting app case, specifically for promoting the Mahadev online book betting app. Kapoor has been asked to appear before the probe agency on October 6. The Mahadev app facilitates illegal betting on various live games, including card games, cricket, badminton, tennis, football, and even elections in India. It also offers options to play card games like 'teen patti' and poker. Further details about the case are awaited.

On Wednesday, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force in a ceremony attended by Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari. The Bengaluru-based company highlighted the aircraft's capabilities for training and its potential as a fighter. The LCA Tejas twin-seater, a 4.5-generation aircraft, incorporates advanced technologies like fly-by-wire flight control and digital avionics systems. HAL has an order of 18 twin-seaters, with plans to deliver eight in 2023-24 and the rest by 2026-27, and expects more orders from the IAF.

The vibrant streets of East London came alive for the special 10th Annual Jagannath Rathayatra Chariot Festival in Ilford. Thousands participated in the grand procession, pulling elaborately decorated chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra deities. Spectators lined the streets, enthralled by the colourful chariots, traditional music and chanting. Around 4000 plates of free vegetarian prasadam were distributed to visitors. Deputy Mayor Saira Zamil led worship ceremonies to mark the start of the auspicious event. The festival commemorated a decade of devotion for the community while upholding the spirit of tradition. It was dedicated to founder A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested under India's anti-terror law, UAPA, due to allegations that the portal received funds for pro-China propaganda. The arrests followed a New York Times report claiming the website received money from an American millionaire supporting "Chinese propaganda." Delhi Police conducted searches at 30 locations related to NewsClick, questioning journalists and sealing the office. The Enforcement Directorate had previously probed the portal's funding sources. Purkayastha and Chakravarty were remanded in police custody for seven days, while investigations under the UAPA continued. The Press Club of India has resolved to continue protests by several journalist bodies for defending media freedom.

On Day 11 of the Asian Games, India's men's hockey team beat South Korea 5-3 in the semifinal to advance to the gold medal match and assure at least a silver. This took India's medal tally to 74 - the country's best-ever haul in the Asian Games. Archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale clinched gold number 16 while Lovlina Borgohain earned boxing silver. India also won 27 silvers and 31 bronzes so far. Multiple bronzes came in squash, race walk, and boxing events. Parveen Hooda settled for bronze in the women's 57kg semi-final. In badminton, PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy entered the women's and men's singles quarterfinals after dominating the round of 16 matches. Sindhu aims to avenge her Olympics loss against her next opponent He Bingjiao. Defending champions Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain have crucial events ahead. Before the start of the Asian Games 2023, India had set a 100-medal target and it seems a real possibility now. 

Maharashtra Ministers Sudhir Mungantiwar and Uday Samant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at London's Victoria and Albert Museum to repatriate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's historic 'Wagh Nakh' (tiger claw) for a three-year display in India. The delegation received a warm welcome from the Indian community. Mungantiwar expressed the significance of commemorating 350 years since Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, stating that the 'Wagh Nakh' would be showcased in a museum for public viewing, considering it a symbol of faith in Maharashtra.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a sneak peek of the upcoming 'Concept train - Vande Bharat (sleeper version)' on social media. Set to debut in 2024, the high-speed sleeper trains are designed for overnight journeys, reaching speeds of 160 km/h. With 16 bogies accommodating 887 passengers, 75 Vande Bharat rakes are planned in the Chair Car version, and 400 in the Sleeper version. The ambitious plan also includes proposing 8000 Vande Bharat Coaches under Budget 2023-24, signaling a transformative shift in India's railway landscape.

Bollywood actress Gayatri Joshi, renowned for 'Swades', narrowly escaped a deadly car accident while vacationing in Italy with husband Vikas Oberoi. Their vehicle collided with several cars including a Ferrari during the Sardinia Supercar Tour event. The shocking high-speed pile-up on a rural road overturned a camper van and set the Ferrari ablaze, killing elderly Swiss couple Melissa and Markus Krautli inside. Images of the wreckage have surfaced online. Gayatri and Vikas fortunately avoided serious injury in the traumatic crash. 

A recent survey conducted among 100+ Indian students in 20+ Canadian colleges and universities reveals that 69% are experiencing anxiety due to the ongoing Indo-Canadian diplomatic row. The participating colleges included York University, Seneca College, Ryerson University, Centennial College, George Brown College, and Carleton University, among others. The study, conducted by LooneyTooney, highlighted increased concerns among female students and those with limited time in Canada. Notably, 77% of surveyed students noted their parents' heightened worry. However, 81% expressed intentions to maintain their long-term plans in Canada, while 9% considered leaving. University of Toronto affirmed its commitment to supporting the Indian student community, emphasizing their safety and wellbeing.

In an unprecedented move, Republican Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as US House Speaker by members of his own party, just months after a contentious 15 rounds of voting to secure the position. Hardline Republicans, including Donald Trump ally Matt Gaetz, triggered a motion on Monday to remove McCarthy for compromising with Democrats to keep the government running. McCarthy had relied on Democratic votes to pass temporary funding, angering far-right GOP members who wanted to force a shutdown. McCarthy was the first House Speaker ever removed from office mid-term. Despite McCarthy's pleas to Republicans in a closed-door meeting, a rebel band of around 20 Republicans remained frustrated over the slow legislative pace under him.