National News
Union minister challenges KCR for debate on performance of Modi govt

Union Minister for tourism and culture G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday challenged Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for a debate on the performance of the Narendra Modi government during the last seven years.
Kishan Reddy said he was ready for an open debate with the chief minister at Gun Park in the presence of senior journalists.
Addressing a news conference here, the BJP leader took strong exception to KCR’s allegation that the Modi government has done nothing in the last seven years. Claiming that the government has many achievements to its credit during the period, he said he was ready to prove this during the debate.
Kishan Reddy, who is a member of the Lok Sabha from Secunderabad, hit back at KCR for what he calls objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He alleged that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief was spewing venom against the Prime Minister out of frustration. “The language used by KCR is unbecoming of a chief minister,” he said.
On KCR’s assertion that he will drive out the BJP from the country, the BJP leader remarked that no force on earth can do this. He said the BJP would continue to remain a strong political force even if it loses power tomorrow.
The central minister condemned KCR’s statement demanding proof of surgical strikes carried out on Pakistan in 2016 after the terrorist attack on Army camp at Uri.
Kishan Reddy said the chief minister’s remarks were detrimental to the security and integrity of the country. “He has insulted the martyrs, demoralized our brave Army and hurt the sentiments of families of those who made the supreme sacrifice,” he said, adding that even Pakistan does not use such language.
He claimed that Pakistan and all the countries confirmed surgical strikes. He said even the terror group which was targetted admitted that they came under attack.
“We don’t need KCR’s certificate. There is no need to give proof to him. People know this,” he said
The central minister dismissed KCR’s allegation that there is communal disharmony in the country under Modi rule. He claimed that during the last seven years incidents of communal riots have come down while the activities of ISI and terror groups were under control.
Kishan Reddy alleged that KCR is frustrated due to the defeat of TRS in Huzurabad by-election and urged intellectuals and people to understand this. He said the TRS chief could not digest the defeat in the bypoll and hence was making baseless allegations against the BJP government.
The BJP leader said that the TRS leader does not like anybody criticising or questioning him. “He wants people to be his servants and continue his dynastic rule,” Kishan Reddy said.
Bollywood
‘Stranger Asked For Nude Pics’: Akshay Kumar Reveals Daughter’s Disturbing Online Game Incident; Warns Parents Of Cyber Threats

Mumbai: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, known for keeping his personal life private, revealed a disturbing incident involving his 13-year-old daughter. Speaking at a cyber awareness program, the actor recounted how an unknown individual tried to target his daughter while she was playing an online video game.
Kumar explained, “A few months ago, my daughter was playing an online game. Some games allow interaction with strangers. While she was playing, she received messages like ‘Thank you,’ ‘That was great,’ ‘You’re doing so well,’ ‘Fantastic’ – very courteous messages that seemed harmless.”
However, the tone soon changed. “Suddenly, the person asked where she was from. She replied, ‘Mumbai.’ The conversation continued politely at first, but then the stranger asked, ‘Are you male or female?’ She answered, ‘Female.’ Shockingly, the stranger then requested her to send nude pictures,” Akshay said.
Nitara immediately closed the game and informed her mother, Twinkle Khanna, about the incident. Akshay praised his daughter’s quick thinking and her decision to share the matter with her parents.
“This is exactly how such incidents start. Children are often trapped online, later extorted for money, and in many cases, these crimes have even led to suicides,” Kumar warned.
The actor urged parents to closely monitor their children’s online activities and stressed the importance of awareness about the dangers on gaming and social platforms.
“Parents must educate their children, supervise online interactions, and teach them how to respond to strangers in digital spaces,” he added.
Business
Indian stock market ends holiday-shortened week on positive note

Mumbai, Oct 4: The Indian equities closed the holiday-shortened week with a positive bias after recent corrections as investors’ confidence was reinforced with the RBI’s growth stance, analysts said on Saturday.
On Friday, Sensex ended the session at 81,207.17, up 223.86 points or 0.28 per cent. Nifty closed at 24,894.25, up 57.95 points or 0.23 per cent. The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week’s steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark.
According to market watchers, upgrading the FY26 GDP growth forecast by the RBI to 6.8 per cent and announcing landmark reforms led to outperformance in the banking sector.
“Metals continued their upward momentum, supported by optimism over an anticipated Fed rate cut in October, a softer dollar index, and steady base metal prices,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd.
Meanwhile, gold extended its safe-haven appeal, while silver rose on the back of strong industrial demand and supply-side constraints.
Consumer-facing sectors gained momentum on expectations of festive demand, whereas IT and pharma lagged amid the lack of progress on the US-India trade pact, said analysts.
According to a note by Bajaj Broking Research, benchmark indices ended the truncated week on a positive note, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent.
PSU bank stocks were another major contributor, with the Nifty PSU Bank index climbing over 4 per cent for the week. In Friday’s session, metals, PSU banks, and consumer durables led the gains, each rising between 1 per cent and 2 per cent.
Bank Nifty continue to demonstrate notable strength over the past 3-4 sessions. The formation of a bullish candle with a higher high and higher low in the daily chart signals continuation of the positive momentum underpinned by strength in large cap banking stocks.
Looking ahead, market momentum is expected to be supported by strong H2 FY26 earnings and seasonal demand tailwinds, though global trade developments and US policy actions could inject short-term volatility, said analysts.
The Fed’s recent 25-bps rate cut, coupled with prospects of further easing, is likely to bolster FII inflows into emerging markets, they added.
National News
Mumbai Metro Line-3: Train Evacuated Near Santacruz After Technical Snag, MMRCL Denies Fire

Mumbai: A Worli-bound train on the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) was evacuated on Friday afternoon after developing a technical issue near Santacruz station, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) said in a statement.
The incident occurred at 2:44 pm, when the train heading towards Acharya Atre Chowk developed a snag just before entering Santacruz station. While some passengers reported smoke inside the train, raising alarm, MMRCL clarified that no fire or smoke was detected.
“On Friday at 2:44 pm, a train moving towards Acharya Atre Chowk faced a technical issue while approaching Santacruz station. As a precautionary measure, the train was safely evacuated at Santacruz platform,” the official statement said.
After evacuation, the affected train was shifted to the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) loopline for a detailed technical inspection. The service was cancelled, but all other metro services continued as per schedule.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers and appreciate their cooperation. Passenger safety remains our highest priority, and necessary protocols were promptly followed to ensure safe operations,” MMRCL added.
The incident comes just months after the Acharya Atre Chowk–Aarey JVLR stretch of Metro Line-3 became operational on May 10, 2025. Earlier, the BKC–Aarey JVLR stretch had opened on October 7, 2024.
The Aqua Line, spanning 33.5 km from Colaba to Aarey via BKC, is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor, designed to significantly ease traffic congestion.
Currently, Metro Line-3 is partially operational. According to sources, the final Colaba extension is expected to become operational within a few weeks, completing the long-awaited corridor.
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