Apologise for quota, Savarkar remarks: BJP to Rahul

The company reported an over 6 percent growth in total net sales to $94.93 billion during the reported period from $89.49 billion a year ago. 

"We also set September quarter segment revenue records in the Americas, Europe, and the rest of Asia Pacific, as well as in a large number of countries, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, France, the UK, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and we continue to be excited by the enthusiasm we're seeing in India, where we set an all-time revenue record," Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the company's earnings call. 

Cook said Apple also opened two new stores - one in Mumbai and the other in Delhi - in the country during the quarter. 

"We can't wait to bring four new stores to customers in India," he said.  -- PTI

The rate of the widely used 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 62, bringing the price in Delhi to Rs 1,802. 

Earlier, the cost of a commercial cylinder in the national capital was Rs 1,740. 

The revision also affects smaller cylinders, with a Rs 15 hike in the price of the 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders. 

However, in a relief to households, the prices of the commonly used 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders remain unchanged. 

The rate revision will come into effect immediately. 

This price adjustment is expected to impact commercial establishments and small businesses that rely heavily on LPG for their operations. 

The revision comes as part of a broader trend in fuel price adjustments in response to changing global market conditions, seen in recent days due to volatile international order. -- ANI

Speaking to ANI, BJP's Ashish Shelar said, "Rahul Gandhi is coming to Maharashtra, and I want to say two things with great respect. 

"First, Rahul Gandhi should apologise to Chaitya Bhoomi and seek forgiveness from Babasaheb Ambedkar for his remark about the reservation. Why is he opposing Dr Ambedkar's constitution and reservation? If Rahul Gandhi doesn't respond, BJP will protest," he said.    

"Who gave him the right to abolish reservation, which is a constitutional right granted by Dr Ambedkar's constitution. We will question him and demand answers. Also, Uddhav Thackeray should ask Rahul Gandhi about Congress's role in insulting Veer Savarkar in Karnataka," he stated. 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to lead the opposition's election campaign in Maharashtra starting November 6. 

Gandhi will participate in a joint rally of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Mumbai, where NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray will also be present. 

During the rally, the three leaders will release a common guarantee, as announced by Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole. -- ANI

The incident happened at Batagaon in the evening when one Sanjay Jena had gone to buy firecrackers at the shop of one Bula Rout. 

One firecracker that Jena lit accidentally fell on other firecrackers, following which the explosion took place. 

Apart from Sanjay and Bula, a woman identified as Lipa Routh, who was standing near them, also sustained serious burn injuries, the police said. 

They were initially taken to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital and later sent to the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack for better treatment. 

The condition of the three injured persons was critical, officials said. -- PTI

SSTs have been deployed across Maharashtra in view of the November 20 assembly elections.     

The car was intercepted on suspicion at Marine Drive in South Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, a police official said. 

Currency notes of various countries including US dollars and Singapore dollars were found inside, he said. 

The person who was carrying the cash in the car produced documents in the name of the Bombay Mercantile Co-Operative Bank and claimed that the currency was being carried from the airport to the bank's office, the official said.  

As the amount was huge, the currency notes were handed over to the Customs for further action, he added. -- PTI

While Akash Sharma alias Chottu and his nephew, Rishabh Sharma (16), were killed in the incident, Krish Sharma (10) sustained bullet injuries, the official said, adding that the victims were celebrating Diwali outside their house in Shahdara's Farsh Bazar area when they were attacked around 8 pm.

"On receiving a PCR call at about 8:30 pm, a police team was dispatched. The team found blood at the spot," the official said.

Eyewitnesses told police that the assailants touched the feet of Akash Sharma before opening fire at him. 

All the victims were rushed to a hospital.

Akash Sharma's son Krish and nephew Rishabh, who were standing nearby, were also hit by bullets.

The officer said Akash Sharma and Rishabh Sharma were declared dead by doctors at the hospital while Krish Sharma is undergoing treatment. -- PTI

The incident occurred on Wednesday night , but his office confirmed it only late on Thursday night. 

According to a statement from the President House, he was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment following the fall. 

The doctor placed his foot in a cast after a check-up. 

"The cast will remain on his foot for four weeks," the statement read. 

It added that President Zardari was sent home and advised complete rest. 

The Dawn reported that the 69-year-old president has had multiple health issues in recent years. 

In March 2023, he underwent an eye surgery in the United Arab Emirates. 

In 2022, he was admitted to Karachi's Dr Ziauddin Hospital for a week for treatment of a chest infection. 

Amid rumours of ill health, his personal physician and close aide Dr Asim Hussain took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to confirm that he "is in good health". -- PTI

According to the authorities, tragedy struck near the border town of Metula on Thursday morning when a rocket fired from Lebanon slammed into an apple orchard, claiming the lives of five people. 

Hours later, two more people were killed while in an olive grove outside the Haifa suburb of Kiryat Ata, as Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets at the area, Times of Israel reported. 

The Israel Defence Forces also confirmed the attack by Hezbollah in a statement. 

Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote, "Hezbollah rockets killed 7 innocent civilians inside Israel today. We will not let Hezbollah's deadly attacks go unanswered." 

All the victims were agricultural labourers who had been working in the orchard at the time of the strike. 

While one of them was an Israeli citizen, the others were foreign nationals. 

Meanwhile, Israel on Thursday targeted weapons storage facilities and command centres used by Hezbollah's Radwan Forces and its munitions unit in Syria. -- ANI 

The city centre, which booms with tourists during the day, came alive in the evening, with the whole market illuminated as Diwali was celebrated with gaiety and festive fervour.

Officials said such a grand Diwali celebration was held at the city centre for the first time.

Rashmi, a tourist from Rajkot, Gujarat, said, "I am feeling very happy to be here. The atmosphere here is very great. I have not witnessed such a festive atmosphere anywhere."

"We are thankful to the people of Kashmir who supported us and joined in our celebrations," another tourist, Manish, said.

A huge security ring was thrown around the area to ensure smooth celebrations. -- PTI

He was 59. 

According to a senior BJP leader, Rana was undergoing treatment at the hospital. 

He is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. 

As the news of Rana's death spread, hundreds of people, including political leaders, gathered at his residence in the Gandhinagar area of Jammu. 

Union Minister Jitendra Singh also rushed to his house. Rana, who turned to politics from business as he built a multi-crore business from scratch, was a strong voice for Jammu's Dogra community. 

Rana was recently re-elected to the Jammu and Kashmir assembly from the Nagrota segment of Jammu district, securing the seat for a second term. 

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed shock and grief over Rana's sudden demise. 

"In his passing, we have lost a patriotic and widely respected leader who was committed to the well-being of the people of J&K. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti," the LG's office posted on X. -- PTI