Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 4 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

3 Major News Stories From the First Week of October

Here are some of the major news stories from the first week of October that you should know about.

Telangana Student Death Being Investigated as Murder

A 20-year-old engineering student in Telangana died after consuming pesticide. The death was initially treated as suicide.

Police later examined CCTV footage, phone records and other evidence and arrested her former lecturer, Jetty Naveen Kumar. Police allege that he forced her to consume pesticide and tried to make the death look like suicide.Police also arrested coal mine overman Bommakanti Ravikumar in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving the student.

The investigation is ongoing.

Khushboo Patani Urges Girls to Learn Self-Defence

Former Indian Army officer Khushboo Patani shared a video explaining how an air pistol works and encouraged girls to learn self-defence.

She stressed the importance of proper training and responsible handling. She advised women to learn at a shooting range and use equipment they can safely handle. She also said an air pistol should be treated as a serious piece of equipment and not as a toy.

Guwahati Student’s Death Becomes Murder Probe

The death of 22-year-old Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria at a homestay in Guwahati is being investigated as a possible murder. Her male companion, Ashiq Ali, was taken into police custody, while police questioned homestay staff and others who were present.

The homestay was sealed after investigators found alleged problems with identity verification. Nimisha’s family has also raised allegations of assault and demanded a thorough investigation.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.