Court acquits former Delhi minister in 2016 rape case

Bengaluru faced heavy rains on October 15, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams. An orange alert has been issued, prompting school closures on October 16. PU colleges will remain closed until October 18, but degree and engineering colleges remain open. The government has advised companies to allow work from home due to severe weather conditions.

A fire erupted at the Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in Marylebone, central London, necessitating the evacuation of around 100 guests. Over 120 firefighters contained the blaze by 9:30 pm. The fire, which started on the ground floor and spread, caused no injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test and international hundred during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Despite some anxious moments and tight drama as India lost wickets late on on Day 3, Reddy successfully reached the milestone off 171 balls. Bad light later stopped play with India at 358 for 9 in response to…