Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge joined INDIA bloc leaders in a march towards the Supreme Court on October 12, protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
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From elaborate themed pandals in Ranchi and Assam to artisans painting idols and crafting ornaments, workers and artists across India put the finishing touches to preparations for Durga Puja.
Photos capture the aftermath of a Russian strike on a residential neighbourhood in Kharkiv, with burned cars, damaged homes, injured residents and rescue workers battling fires on October 11, 2026.
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Liverpool suffered their first Premier League defeat of the 2026-27 season as Manchester City secured a commanding 3-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday, October 11. The contest remained goalless at half-time, with Liverpool creating promising opportunities after the restart, but Gianluigi Donnarumma produced crucial saves to deny Lewis Koumas and Ryan Gravenberch. The decisive moment arrived in the 62nd minute when Gravenberch received a second yellow card for a foul on Jeremy Doku, leaving Liverpool with 10 men. Erling Haaland capitalised three minutes later to open the scoring, before Doku doubled City's advantage with a superb curling finish in the 68th minute. Rayan Cherki completed the rout in the 78th minute, finishing a flowing team move. The victory maintained City's perfect league record, giving them six wins from six matches and extending their lead at the summit.
Security personnel in riot gear arrive to escort Congress workers gathering for a march towards the Supreme Court over their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, in New Delhi on Monday, October 12, 2026
Pakistan thrashed Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 11, 2026, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After being asked to bat, Pakistan posted 215/3 in 20 overs, their highest T20I total on home soil. Maaz Sadaqat narrowly missed a maiden international century, smashing 96 off 51 balls, including seven sixes, while captain Sahibzada Farhan struck 73 off 44 deliveries. Hasan Nawaz added an unbeaten 19 off nine balls to provide a late flourish. In reply, Sri Lanka struggled against Pakistan's disciplined bowling attack, managing only 133/7. Mohammad Imran Randhawa starred with figures of 3/11, while Salman Mirza claimed two wickets. Maheesh Theekshana remained unbeaten on 32, but Pakistan sealed a comprehensive victory.
Max Verstappen finally conquered the Marina Bay Street Circuit, securing his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on October 11, 2026. Starting from pole position, the Red Bull driver defended against Charles Leclerc at the opening corner before gradually extending his advantage in the 62-lap race. Leclerc finished second, 7.335 seconds behind, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third, strengthening his championship position. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth, respectively, while Lewis Hamilton slipped to sixth after Ferrari’s strategy failed to deliver a podium finish. Liam Lawson secured seventh for Racing Bulls, and George Russell recovered from 19th on the grid to finish ninth. Verstappen’s victory marked his 73rd career Grand Prix win and second consecutive triumph, adding another significant result to his 2026 campaign.
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 11, 2026, to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat, India posted 223 all out in 20 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 off 30 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes. Ishan Kishan contributed 37 off 18 deliveries, while Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel chipped in with useful cameos. Roston Chase claimed two wickets as the visitors fought back. In reply, Shimron Hetmyer scored 43 and Kamil Pooran made 42, but India kept striking at crucial moments. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for 44 runs, while Naman Dhir claimed two. Shamar Springer’s unbeaten 35 off 11 balls could not prevent defeat.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final on Sunday, October 11, to become the first Chinese woman to win the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. The Olympic champion produced a determined performance against the fourth seed, using her powerful forehands to dictate rallies and put the Russian under pressure. After exchanging early breaks in the opening set, Andreeva moved ahead 5-4 and threatened to take control. However, Zheng saved three break points before winning three consecutive games to claim the set 7-5. The second set remained competitive until Zheng secured a crucial break at 4-4 before serving out the match with an ace. The victory earned the wildcard her maiden WTA 1000 title and first championship since Tokyo in 2024, completing a remarkable comeback from elbow surgery.
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