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Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 18 October 2026
This week's top stories from India and around the world.
Prime Minister Ambani? Elon Musk Targets India
Elon Musk has accused powerful business interests of delaying Starlink’s entry into India and publicly questioned Mukesh Ambani’s influence.
Drugs Worth Rs.3,000 Crores Seized in Arabian Sea: 5 Pakistanis Arrested
Indian agencies seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin worth more than Rs.3,000 crore from an Iranian boat near Lakshadweep.
Inside Vantara | Anant Ambani’s Dream to Rescue India’s Wildlife
Everything to know about Anant Ambani’s innovative dream pet project in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Rs.10,000 Salary Dispute Leads to Rs.24 Crore Fire
A former accountant was arrested after police said he deliberately set fire to Surat’s Shyam Sangini Textile Market over a Rs.10,000 salary dispute, causing around 24 crore in losses.
The Economy of Raksha Bandhan: A Rs 20,000 Crore Festival
Raksha Bandhan boosts India’s economy by increasing sales for small businesses, artisans, sweet shops, retailers and delivery companies.
Bhopal: Teen Murdered After Fake Instagram Reel Promised Rs. 1.2 Crore for His Testicles
A Bhopal teenager was allegedly murdered after a group believed a false Instagram claim that his body part could be sold for Rs.1.2 crore.
16-Year-Old Boy Spends Years in Pond Because His Body Feels Like It Is Burning
A West Bengal teenager who spent years living in ponds because of unbearable burning pain has finally been taken to Mumbai for specialised treatment.
Fact Check: Did a Japanese Millionaire Spend Rs.220 Crore to Become a Dog?
A viral Rs.220-crore dog-surgery story is fake; Japanese man Toco only used realistic animal costumes to look like a dog.
Rs.64 Crores Fraud By 121 Fake Apps: 18-Year-Old Mastermind Arrested
An 18-year-old boy was arrested for creating 121 fake banking and government apps that allegedly helped cybercriminals steal over Rs.64 crore from thousands of people across India.
Dog Leash Humiliation: Mob Breaks Into Woman’s House, Assaults Man in Haridwar
A Muslim man was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated in Haridwar, and police are investigating the viral incident.
Bihar Man Goes to Withdraw Rs 1100, Finds Rs 759 Crores
Several people in Bihar were shocked after their bank accounts suddenly showed balances of over ?740 crore due to a technical glitch in the banking system.
Telangana Woman, Lover Hire Hitmen to Kill Husband for Rs 2 Crore Insurance
A Telangana woman allegedly plotted her husband's murder with her lover and hired hitmen to stage it as a road accident to claim ?2 crore in insurance money.
Pune Fort Murder Update: Full Timeline, Rs 1 Crore, Secret Signal, Legal Issues
Police allege Ketan Agarwal's murder at Lohagad Fort was a carefully planned conspiracy involving premeditation, financial motives, and an attempted cover-up, as the investigation continues.
Rs 3,500 Crore In Donations, Then Allegations At Ram Mandir
An SIT is investigating alleged financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations after suspicious cash, assets, and transparency concerns surfaced.
What Really Happened to Khan Sir: The Full Bihar Coaching Controversy
Khan Sir faces legal troubles amid a Patna coaching centre controversy, an FIR over alleged firing, and a ?2 crore defamation case filed by Aaj Tak journalist Anjana Om Kashyap.
Deadly Fire in New Delhi Hotel: Kills 21, Including Foreigners
A devastating fire at a guest house in Delhi's Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives, while local residents helped save several trapped guests amid the chaos.
Indian Railway Demolition Drive: Rs 600 Crore Land in Bandra
Mumbai’s Garib Nagar demolition drive by Western Railway sparked major controversy after hundreds of structures near Bandra railway station were cleared for railway expansion.
White House Firing: Gunman Killed; Attempt To Kill Trump?
A 21-year-old gunman with a history of mental health issues was fatally shot by the Secret Service after opening fire outside a White House checkpoint while President Donald Trump was inside.
Nida Khan TCS Case: House Demolished by Mistake?
A demolition linked to accused Nida Khan has sparked controversy after a man claimed authorities wrongly bulldozed his newly purchased first home despite having no connection to the case.
Attack on Trump? Shooting at White House Event in Washington
Gunfire at a high-profile Washington dinner targeting Donald Trump caused panic, but swift security action prevented any loss of life.
Why are Cute Little Sparrows Nowhere to be Seen?
House Sparrow numbers are decreasing due to urbanisation, pollution, and lifestyle changes, and we can help save them by creating safe spaces and protecting their environment.
Rs. 17.91 Crore Iran Aid Collection Under Scanner in J and K
A suspected fake donation drive in Jammu and Kashmir collected crores and gold in the name of Iran, and is now under investigation by multiple agencies.
109-Year-Old Debt: Rs.35,000 Given to British Government Worth Rs.10 Crores Now
A Madhya Pradesh family claims the UK still owes them a Rs.35,000 war loan given to the British in 1917, now potentially worth over Rs.10 crore.
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