Assam's Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the region's first dedicated Visa Application Centre in Guwahati, covering 29 Schengen nations. The centre eliminates the need for residents to travel to Delhi or Kolkata for foreign visa applications, aligning with the Union Government's Act East Policy and boosting international connectivity.

Anti-SIR rally in Vijayapura sees actor and activist Prakash Raj urging participants to protect democracy and the Constitution. The revision process has deleted the names of 13 crore poor and marginalized individuals, with many questioning the ECI's decisions as not being majority decisions. Activists plan a peaceful satyagraha to fight against the exercise, drawing inspiration from Gen Z protests in Delhi and Mumbai.

Delhi Police detained student leader Neha Bora and Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday, amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests, which began on October 2, have been held in Delhi and other parts of the country over concerns about the Election Commission's functioning and handling of electoral rolls.

Beyoncé was seen with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, along with her grandmother Tina Knowles and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, at a recent event in their hometown. The photo, shared on Instagram, shows the family enjoying quality time together. The outing comes as Beyoncé continues to prioritize family life.

Bollywood actor Yash expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with music maestro AR Rahman in the upcoming film 'Ramayana'. The actor, known for his dance skills, revealed he used to dance to Rahman's songs as a child. The film, set in ancient India, promises to be a visually stunning and musically rich experience, with Rahman's compositions expected to play a significant role.

Student leader Neha Bora and Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke were detained during protests in central Delhi over the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests, held since October 2, aim to address concerns about the Election Commission's functioning and handling of electoral rolls. Demonstrators waved the national flag in response to the arrest of party leaders.

Nayyi Navelli, a horror comedy film starring Yami Gautam Dhar, has released in cinemas on October 16. The film features a special appearance by Jacqueline Fernandez, who brings laughter with her limited but entertaining cameo. The movie tells the story of a mysterious woman who marries into a joint family in Meerut, where trouble begins when her husband's younger brother accuses her of being a witch.

The UK government will ban online pornography depicting strangulation, incestuous relationships, and adults role-playing as minors from November 6. The move follows a review that found such content was "rife" on popular sites and normalizing violent behavior among young people. The new law aims to send a signal that extreme content encouraging real-life harm is unacceptable.

Amazon executive Panos Panay shared his experience of weathering a significant failure at Microsoft, where the company wrote off nearly $1 billion due to the launch of the Surface RT tablet. Panay advises startup founders to view failure as a necessary step to building a successful product, emphasizing the importance of learning from experience and adapting their vision to overcome obstacles.

The Delhi High Court has ruled that women can be charged with gang rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as everyone who acts with a common intention to commit rape, regardless of gender, can be held liable. The court clarified that the word "persons" in the law should be construed in a gender-neutral form, allowing women to be charged with the offence.

India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, warning them to follow local authorities' instructions and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack. Flight disruptions persist, and some airlines have extended suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia. Indian nationals are advised to consider transiting through Bahrain, Kuwait, or Qatar for urgent departure.

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai has directed US citizen actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28 due to alleged violations of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Khan joined a peaceful protest against the chief election commissioner, but local police detained him and several others, citing a lack of prior permission. Khan's counsel plans to challenge the FRRO order in the Bombay High Court.

Audi India has launched the all-new Q3 compact SUV at an introductory price of ₹51.99 lakh, with deliveries starting immediately nationwide. The company considers India an important market due to growing economy and luxury car demand. Two new products are set to be launched in the coming months, marking Audi's comeback with new offerings.

India's crude oil imports rose 7% to 21.7 million metric tonnes in September, driven by resurgent conflict in West Asia, resulting in a 47% surge in the import bill to $15.4 billion. LNG imports declined 8.5% to 2,957 million standard cubic metres, but the import bill remained almost flat at $1.2 billion. This widened India's net oil and gas import bill by 39.6%.

Sonal Goel, a 43-year-old IAS officer from Tripura, has successfully climbed Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, to promote cancer awareness and healthy living. She completed the eight-day expedition through the challenging Lemosho route, unfurling the Indian Tricolour and carrying awareness posters at the summit. Goel aims to spread awareness about cancer prevention and early detection, inspired by her personal loss of her father to cancer.