HT Evening News Brief October 19: Tiger Shroff attackers' planned escape via Nepal; Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar scripts Ranji history

Grab your tea as we bring you up to speed on today's top stories from India, the world, entertainment, and sports.

Good evening, readers! Take a quick break and catch up on today's top headlines across India, global affairs, entertainment, and sports.

Tiger Shroff attackers' planned escape route

Three suspects arrested in connection with the shooting at actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal via Delhi, the probe has revealed. The accused, identified as Rehan alias Sukka, from Sonipat in Haryana; Hritik Kurmi alias Roshan, originally from Begusarai in Bihar and living in Mumbai; and a minor from Haryana, had a detailed escape route planned after the incident. Read here.

3 killed in clash in Manipur

The security officials posted outside Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh's bungalow in Imphal were taken by surprise when a group of people brought a body and left it outside the gate on Monday. The incident took place after three Meitei men were allegedly killed by Kuki militants on Monday morning. Read more.

US 'very close' to India trade deal

United States secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday said Washington was "very close" to finalising a trade deal with India. “We're trying to finalize a trade deal with India right now. We're very close to doing that. So that's one of the things we take into consideration when the President makes a decision about national security waivers and things of that nature,” Rubio said while speaking to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Read the story here.

Jubin Nautiyal's father rejoins Congress

Singer Jubin Nautiyal's father, politician Ramsharan Nautiyal, rejoined the Congress on Monday, days after he quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Ramsharan was inducted into the party in the presence of AICC in-charge of Uttarakhand Kumari Selja, Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal, and Leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand Assembly Yashpal Arya in New Delhi. Check here.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro clash in heated debate

Ahead of the run-off vote for the presidential elections in Brazil, incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro clashed over a series of topics. Read here.

Chinmay Sutar becomes second batsman to score 400 in Ranji Trophy

Mizoram batsman Chinmay Sutar has become the second player to score a quadruple century in the history of the Ranji Trophy after BB Nimbalkar. Read more here.

Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More