Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused top Congress leaders of orchestrating a conspiracy against him. He claimed that wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia's protest, which began two years ago, was politically motivated. Singh alleged that Congress leaders Deepender Hooda and Bhupinder Hooda were involved in the "scripted drama". This comes after Phogat and Punia joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly elections. Singh had faced allegations of sexual harassment during the wrestlers' protest.

In a shocking move, former US Vice-President Dick Cheney has announced he will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Cheney, a lifelong Republican, cited Donald Trump as a "greater threat to our republic" than anyone else. He condemned Trump's attempts to "steal the last election" through "lies and violence." Cheney's daughter, Liz, revealed his decision earlier. This endorsement is significant, given Cheney's influence during George W. Bush's presidency. His statement underscores growing opposition to Trump within the Republican Party.

Two coaches of the Indore-Jabalpur Superfast Express derailed near Jabalpur station in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 5:40 am as the train was approaching platform number 6. Fortunately, no passengers were injured. The derailed coaches were located just behind the engine, about 50 meters from the platform. Restoration work is underway, and a committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the derailment. The incident has caused disruptions in train services, with officials working to restore normal operations.

Boeing's Starliner space capsule landed safely in New Mexico on Saturday after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). The capsule returned without NASA test pilots Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who will remain on the ISS until February. Technical issues, including thruster failures and helium leaks, prevented the astronauts from returning in the capsule. Despite the challenges, the Starliner completed its six-hour return journey successfully, landing at White Sands Space Harbour. 

India's Praveen Kumar, 21, made history with a record-breaking performance in the men's high jump T64 event, securing a Paralympic gold medal. Born with a short leg, Kumar smashed the Asian record with a 2.08m jump. He finished ahead of USA's Derek Loccident and Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov. Kumar's win propelled India to 14th place in the overall standings, with a total of 26 medals - six gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze - marking the country's best-ever haul at a single Paralympic Games edition.

A rocket-propelled bomb attack by Kuki insurgents in Moirang town, Manipur, killed an elderly man and injured five others, including a 13-year-old girl. The attack occurred near the Indian National Army Museum and the former Chief Minister's residence. This is the second incident in five days involving a minor being injured in a drone or rocket attack by Kuki insurgents. The incident has raised concerns about the escalating violence in the region. The police are investigating the attack, which has left the town in a state of shock.

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe into financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has uncovered a luxurious bungalow linked to former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh. Located in South 24 Parganas, the two-story property is registered in Ghosh's and his wife Sangeeta's names. The ED's investigation follows allegations of mismanagement at the institution, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered. The agency's findings indicate that Ghosh's assets are under scrutiny. Further investigation is underway to determine the source of funding for the bungalow.

The United Nations has called a full investigation into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old US-Turkish woman, during a protest in the occupied West Bank. Eygi was shot dead by Israeli forces in Beita, near Nablus, during a demonstration against Jewish settlement expansion. Israel's military is reviewing reports of the incident. An eyewitness reported hearing two shots fired. The UN's call for a full investigation highlights concerns over the use of lethal force by Israeli troops against protesters.

The Ambani family welcomed Ganpati Bappa to their Antilia residence, marking the beginning of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant participated in the festivities, with Radhika carrying a puja thali in a red sharara set. Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani joined in the traditional rituals, performing puja alongside their family members. The celebrations were marked by traditional attire, rituals, and devotion, showcasing the family's spiritual traditions. The Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations were a display of their cultural heritage and faith.

Lee Carsley, England's interim manager, has revealed he won't sing the British national anthem before Saturday's match against the Republic of Ireland. Born in Birmingham, Carsley represented Ireland as a player due to his Irish heritage. He never sang the Irish anthem during his playing days, focusing instead on the game ahead. Carsley cited concerns about his mind wandering before kickoff. This decision reflects his consistent approach, now carried over into his coaching career. Carsley leads England for the first time on Saturday.