National News
PM Modi Joins ‘Shri Ramayana Parayana’ Recital Program In 8 Languages At Rameswaram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his visit to the Southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, participated in the ‘Shri Ramayana Parayana’ program held at the Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.
The event featured the recitation of Ramkathas, narrating the episode of Shri Rama’s return to Ayodhya, by eight different traditional Mandalis. The diverse renditions included recitals in Sanskrit, Awadhi, Kashmiri, Gurumukhi, Assamese, Bengali, Maithili, and Gujarati, showcasing the rich cultural and linguistic tapestry of India.
Prime Minister Modi is undertaking a spiritual journey to significant temples across the nation associated with locations referenced in the epic Ramayana.Earlier in the day, PM Modi offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22. In a fascinating video from this visit, wearing modest traditional attire, the prime minister is observed affectionately interacting with an elephant named Andal. Subsequently, PM Modi hands a mouth organ to the elephant, prompting it to skillfully manipulate its trunk and play the musical instrument.
While the animal showcased its skills, the prime minister once again caressed its trunk. Following this, PM Modi sought blessings from the elephant after providing it with sustenance.
At the temple linked to Lord Vishnu, the prime minister listened to a scholar reciting verses from the ‘Kambaramayanam,’ an ancient rendition of the Ramayana. Legend holds that the poet Kambar initially presented his Ramayana at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Business
Apple ships record 4.9 million iPhones to India in Q3 2025

New Delhi, Oct 23: Riding high on the success of its new iPhone 17 series and festive season demand, Apple Inc recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments to India, sending 4.9 million smartphones to the country during the July–September quarter of 2025 (Q3 CY25), according to industry estimates.
According to research firm Omdia, this marks a 47 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth and represents Apple’s strongest performance in the Indian market to date.
What’s more, India accounted for 9 per cent of Apple’s total global iPhone shipments in the quarter — the highest share ever for the country — underscoring India’s growing importance in the company’s global strategy.
The launch of the iPhone 17 series on September 9 played a key role in driving record sales.
The new lineup features major camera upgrades, including a 48MP Fusion Main camera and a 48MP Fusion Ultra-Wide lens, alongside a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion.
The device also comes with the new A19 chip for enhanced performance and Ceramic Shield 2 technology, offering three times better scratch resistance and reduced glare.
Apple is expected to post its highest-ever festive quarter in India this year, with analysts forecasting a 28 per cent increase in sales compared to last year, driven by the early popularity of the iPhone 17 series.
This milestone comes on the heels of another major achievement for the Cupertino-based company — record iPhone exports from India.
In the April–September period of the current financial year, Apple shipped iPhones worth about $10 billion (over Rs 88,500 crore), marking a 75 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, according to industry estimates.
The success reflects the strong push of the government’s ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which have encouraged Apple to expand its manufacturing base in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
A majority of the iPhones produced in India this year — nearly 78 per cent — were exported to the US, up from 53 per cent a year earlier.
National News
IND v AUS: Virat Kohli registers successive ducks in ODIs for the first time

Adelaide, Oct 23: Batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated appearance at his favourite hunting around, the Adelaide Oval, ended in a disappointment on Thursday as the former India captain was dismissed for a four-ball duck in the ongoing second ODI against Australia.
After bagging a duck in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth, Kohli’s return to playing at the Adelaide Oval, where he has scored five international centuries – the most for any ground in his career – was expected to get him some runs under his belt, especially with a huge crowd of Indian fans present at the venue.
But all of that anticipation ended in the seventh over when an impressive Xavier Bartlett hit Kohli flush on the pad with a brilliant inswinger to trap him lbw. After failing to be in the line of the ball, Kohli opted to not go for the review after a brief chat with non-striker Rohit Sharma.
It was an incredible set up from Bartlett, who bowled three deliveries away outside off before getting one to nip back in and dismiss Kohli. It also marked the first time of Kohli being dismissed for consecutive ducks in ODIs.
As he walked off, the Adelaide crowd rose in a standing ovation, acknowledging the batter who has scored 976 runs at the venue – the most by any visiting player. In appreciation of the crowd giving him a standing ovation, Kohli made a gentle raise of his right hand as he walked towards the dressing room.
If this was indeed Kohli’s final outing at the iconic ground, it ended not with a flourish but with a poignant wave to fans who have witnessed some of his finest innings here.
Kohli will now have the third ODI in Sydney, set to happen on Saturday, to have some runs and sign off from the Australia tour on a high.
Crime
Blast on railway track in Assam’s Kokrajhar, train services disrupted

Guwahati, Oct 23: Train services were thrown out of gear after a powerful explosion ripped through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, officials said on Thursday.
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, according to officials.
As per the preliminary information, an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated around five kilometres east of Kokrajhar railway station, causing extensive damage to the track and forcing the suspension of train movement on both up and down lines.
Railway authorities immediately halted traffic as a precautionary measure, stranding several trains at nearby stations and leaving hundreds of passengers stuck for hours.
Panic and confusion gripped travellers as news of the explosion spread, while emergency announcements advised passengers to remain calm and await further instructions.
Teams from the railway department, security agencies, and bomb disposal units rushed to the spot shortly after the blast. The site was cordoned off as experts examined the cratered track and collected forensic evidence.
Senior police and railway officials also reached the area to supervise repair work and oversee the investigation.
While no casualties have been reported so far, the impact of the explosion severely disrupted train schedules along the busy route.
Authorities have not yet identified those responsible for the incident.
Security has been intensified across Kokrajhar and adjoining districts, with patrols stepped up on key railway stretches as investigators work to trace the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the blast.
A senior police official said, “There was a blast on the railway tracks, which caused disruption in the train services. At least one metre of track suffered damage due to the blast. The track has been repaired and train services have resumed on the route. We have launched a probe to find the details behind this incident. At this point, we can not conclude anything about the blast, whether it was an IED or not. Once we complete the investigation, we will be able to provide further information.”
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