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Ratan Tata's will ensures 'unlimited' care for pet dog Tito

Former Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at 86. His will, which is expected to cover an estate worth over ₹10,000 crore, has provisions for his beloved German Shepherd, Tito. The document details "unlimited" care for Tito who was adopted five to six years ago and will now be looked after by Tata's longtime cook Rajan Shaw.

Sports

NZ win their first Test in India since 1988

In a record-breaking feat, New Zealand beat India in the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The visitors successfully chased down 107 on Day 5 despite India's strong comeback. India, who perished for a record 46, recovered well to score 462 in the second innings. Nevertheless, NZ have claimed their maiden Test win in India in the 21st century.

Politics

Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP

Zeeshan Siddique, the son of late former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, has joined the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The political development comes just days ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls and months after he was expelled from Congress in August for alleged cross-voting during legislative council polls. Zeeshan will now be contesting from Vandre (East), a seat he won in 2019 as a Congress candidate.

Technology

Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89M for misleading Apple Card users

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined tech giant Apple and financial institution Goldman Sachs a whopping $89 million. The fines were imposed for "illegally mishandling transaction disputes and misleading iPhone purchasers about interest-free payment options" in connection with the Apple Card. The CFPB stated that these problems impacted "hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users."

Entertainment

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary welcome baby girl

Celebrity couple Prince Narula (33) and Yuvika Chaudhary (41) have become proud parents to a baby girl, reported ETimes. The baby was born on Saturday. Narula's father Joginder Narula reportedly confirmed the news to the portal and said, "We are very blessed and happy." The couple's love story started on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 9 in 2015, and they got engaged in 2016 and married in 2018.

Business

SEBI chief Madhabi Buch's absence forces adjournment of PAC meeting

A crucial Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting was adjourned today after Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, unexpectedly skipped it. The reason for her absence was stated to be a "personal exigency." PAC Chairman K C Venugopal said the decision to adjourn was taken after SEBI communicated that Buch wouldn't be able to attend the scheduled discussion.

Miscellaneous

Fresh wave of bomb threats targets 27 Indian flights

A fresh series of bomb threats have been issued to 27 flights of major Indian airlines. The flights include six of Air India, and seven each of SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Vistara. This comes a day after a similar threat was issued to 95 flights of the same airlines along with Alliance Air and Akasa Air. In the last nine days, over 200 flights have received bomb threats mainly via social media platforms, resulting in some international diversions.