In a shocking incident, a six-year-old girl in Gujarat's Dahod district was allegedly choked to death by her school principal, Govind Natt, 55, after resisting his attempted sexual assault. The girl's body was found on school premises Thursday evening. Post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death. Police arrested Natt and formed 10 teams to investigate. The victim's mother stated she accompanied Natt to school daily. Initially, Natt claimed he dropped the girl off, but police uncovered his involvement. The incident sparked widespread outrage, highlighting concerns over student safety.

The S&P BSE Sensex crossed the 85,000 mark for the first time, rising 80.74 points to 85,009.35, while the NSE Nifty50 hit a record high of 25,968.20, gaining 29.15 points by 10:05 AM. Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Indian stock markets continued to perform strongly, with broader market indices also trading in positive territory. Volatility remained a key factor throughout the session, but investor sentiment stayed upbeat as both benchmark indices reached new highs on Dalal Street.

Hanif Kureshi, the creator of India’s first art district in Delhi, passed away at the age of 41 after battling cancer. He co-founded St+art India in 2013, a not-for-profit organization aimed at bringing art to public spaces, making it accessible to everyone. Kureshi’s work transformed Delhi’s Lodhi Art District into a hub of modern street art, reflecting contemporary culture. His vision was to take art out of galleries and into the streets, making it democratic and visible to all. Kureshi’s legacy lives on through the vibrant murals that now adorn the streets of Lodhi Art District, showcasing the power of public art in urban spaces.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a striking appearance at Paris Fashion Week 2024, walking the ramp for a popular cosmetic brand. She wore a red balloon-hem dress with a long train, which needed four people to carry as she walked. Aishwarya greeted the audience with a namaste and blew kisses, highlighting her Indian roots on the international platform. The cosmetic company shared a video of her 1 minute 36-second walk, which quickly went viral on social media. Her look was completed with loose hair and red lipstick, adding to her elegant appearance at the event. The video has gained significant attention online.

In a surprise move, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has named former WWE wrestler Kavita Dalal as its candidate for the Julana Assembly seat in Haryana. Dalal will face off against Congress's Vinesh Phogat, an Olympic wrestler, and BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot. Dalal, India's first woman WWE signee, aims to attract Jat votes, leveraging her wrestling background. She emphasized her focus on addressing local issues, stating her fight is "not against Vinesh, but against the difficulties people face" in Julana. The announcement marks a strategic shift for AAP after alliance talks with Congress broke down.

A devotee from Khammam district, Donthu Padmavati, has claimed she found tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu received as prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The discovery was made on September 19 when she was preparing to share the prasadam with her family. Padmavati expressed her dismay, stating that such contamination in a religious offering is deeply upsetting. This comes after recent allegations of animal fat being found in the temple's laddus, which has led to political controversy in Andhra Pradesh. Temple authorities have yet to respond to the latest claim.

Carly Gregg, a 15-year-old girl, has been convicted of murdering her mother, Ashley Smylie, 40, a math teacher, in their Mississippi home on March 19. During her trial, it was revealed that Carly shot her mother with a .357 Magnum after they returned from school. Following the shooting, Carly invited a friend over, claiming there was an "emergency," and showed her the corpse, asking if she had ever seen a dead body. Carly also attempted to kill her stepfather when he learned of her drug use. She has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her actions.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri faces a potentially season-ending injury after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The 28-year-old Spanish international limped off holding his right knee and tests confirmed the severity of the injury. Rodri's absence would severely impact City's Premier League and Champions League ambitions. He has been instrumental in City's success, losing just one of his last 84 games for club and country. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Rodri's toughness, saying he only left the pitch because he felt something. Rodri was touted as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after his impressive performances.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming India's commitment to resolving the Ukraine conflict and restoring regional peace and stability. This marks their third meeting in three months, following previous discussions in Kyiv and Italy. PM Modi emphasized India's support for a peaceful resolution through diplomacy and dialogue, while President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for India's backing of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation on international platforms like the UN and G20.

Intense Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon have resulted in at least 492 deaths, marking the deadliest day of conflict in nearly 20 years, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military struck 1,300 Hezbollah targets, aiming to destroy infrastructure built since the 2006 war, prompting thousands of families to flee their homes. Hezbollah retaliated with over 200 rockets into northern Israel, injuring two people. The conflict has claimed 35 children and 58 women, with 1,645 wounded. World powers urge restraint as tensions escalate, with UN Secretary General António Guterres expressing alarm to prevent Lebanon from becoming "another Gaza".