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The BCCI has changed the IPL retention rules, altering the Right to Match (RTM) process. Franchises are concerned about the new rule allowing the highest bidder to raise their bid before the RTM is used. They argue it undermines the RTM's purpose, potentially discouraging retention and affecting the overall auction strategy.

Chandan Verma, the prime suspect in the murders of a Dalit school teacher and his family in Amethi, was injured during a police encounter as he was being escorted to recover the murder weapon. The victims, Sunil Kumar, his wife, and their two young daughters, were found shot dead in their home with no signs of forced entry.

India's hopes of making the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 are in jeopardy after a 58-run loss to New Zealand. To qualify, India must win their remaining three group matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia with significant margins to improve their net run rate and hope for other results to go in their favour.

The October 4th episode of WWE SmackDown featured the return of AJ Styles, who faced Carmelo Hayes but lost due to a leg injury. Michin defeated Chelsea Green in a Dumpster Match, Naomi overcame Tiffany Stratton, and The Bloodline retained their tag team titles against DIY and The Street Profits.

Haryana MLA Balraj Kundu, leader of the Haryana Jan Sevak Party, accuses former MLA Anand Singh Dangi of physically assaulting him and his personal assistant during a heated election dispute in Meham. Kundu attributes the alleged attack to Dangi's frustration over his electoral prospects.

Security forces conducted a joint operation in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, neutralising two terrorists after detecting an infiltration attempt. The operation, involving the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw an exchange of fire and recovery of war-like stores, with searches in the area still ongoing.

During a town hall in North Carolina, Donald Trump announced plans for a panel to exclude "woke generals" from the Defence Department. He also pledged to raise military pay, build a missile defense system, and restore Fort Liberty's original name, appealing to military supporters.

US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Alex Cooper's podcast 'Call Her Daddy' to discuss reproductive rights in the US. The episode is aimed at engaging young female listeners, highlighting the significance of connecting with younger audiences. Harris' campaign emphasizes her media engagement focusing on social media reach and the cultural relevance of Cooper’s show.

Sachin Kurmi, a leader of the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction, was murdered in Mumbai's Byculla area. He was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by unidentified assailants around 12:30 am. Police have registered a case and investigations are ongoing to identify the attackers.

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region have recovered additional bodies of three Maoists, raising the death toll to 31 following a fierce encounter with security forces. Spanning a 10km area in Abujhmarh, the gunfight lasted from 1 pm to 9 pm. Security forces retrieved automatic firearms and explosives, marking the highest Maoist casualty in a single operation since the state's formation.