Cricket Glory: Rohit and Kohli Lead India to Dominant Victory Over Australia
In a thrilling display of skill, Rohit Sharma notched his 50th international century, while Virat Kohli delivered a masterful, timeless innings. These star performances propelled India to a commanding nine-wicket consolation victory in the third One-Day International against Australia. After a stellar bowling effort led by Harshit Rana restricted Australia to a modest 236 runs, Rohit, with an unbeaten 121, and Kohli, scoring 74 not out, forged an incredible 168-run partnership off just 170 balls, guiding India to 237 for one in only 38.3 overs.
Political Firestorm: Congress Demands Parliamentary Probe into LIC’s Adani Investments
The Congress party has launched a strong call for a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigation into what it terms a “worrying misuse” of funds by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The party alleges that nearly ₹33,000 crore of LIC’s policyholder funds were channeled into the Adani Group in May 2025, a move they claim was orchestrated by officials from the Ministry of Finance and NITI Aayog to “signal confidence” in the conglomerate and attract other investors.
LIC Responds: Investments in Adani Group Were Independent and Diligently Made
Responding to the allegations, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) asserted that its investments in Adani Group companies were made entirely independently and in strict adherence to its board-approved policies. The insurer emphasized that these decisions followed thorough due diligence and explicitly stated that neither the Department of Financial Services within the Union Finance Ministry nor any other government body played a role in these investment choices, as confirmed in a statement released on X.
Disturbing Incident: Australian Women Cricketers Report Inappropriate Touching in Indore
Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Saturday that two members of the Australian women’s cricket team, currently in India for the 13th Women’s World Cup, were “approached and touched inappropriately” in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The incident has raised concerns about player safety during international tours.
Tragic Death of Maharashtra Doctor: Accused Detained After Note Found on Palm
Police in Maharashtra’s Satara district have detained an individual in connection with the alleged death of a 28-year-old woman doctor. The doctor, originally from Beed district and serving at a government hospital, was discovered deceased in a hotel room in Phaltan on Thursday night. Authorities confirmed the detention of Prashant Bankar, one of two men identified by the doctor in a note written on her palm.
Lalu Prasad Criticizes Centre Over Inadequate Chhath Puja Trains to Bihar
RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has accused the central government of failing to provide sufficient Bihar-bound trains for Chhath Puja pilgrims, leading to “inhumane conditions” for travelers. The former Chief Minister shared a video on social media depicting overcrowded trains, highlighting the difficulties faced by passengers returning home for the festival.
Farewell to a Legend: Veteran Actor Satish Shah Passes Away at 74
Renowned Bollywood veteran actor Satish Shah, beloved for his iconic roles in films like “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” and “Main Hoon Na,” and the immensely popular TV show “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,” passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence in Bandra East, Mumbai. His manager, Ramesh Kadatala, who worked with him for over three decades, confirmed the actor’s peaceful passing at the age of 74.
Louvre’s Priceless Jewels Moved to Bank of France After Daring Heist
Following an audacious daylight heist that exposed significant security flaws at the Louvre museum last week, some of its most invaluable jewels have reportedly been transferred to the Bank of France. French radio station RTL reported that the transfer of these precious items from the museum’s Apollo gallery, which houses the French crown jewels, occurred on Friday under a discreet police escort, according to unnamed sources.