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DT Next News Recap: What are the top headlines of today, October 4, 2026?

From Vijay’s Dharapuram roadshow, hydroponic ganja seizure in Chennai to Germany’s Merz visiting Kyiv to Pranavi scripting history at the Asian Games : Today’s Top Headlines

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DT Next brings you the top 11 headlines of the day (October 4, 2026). Head to http://dtnext.in or download our app for the full stories.

Vijay holds roadshow in Dharapuram assembly constituency

FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin for involving child in Dharapuram campaign

Tiruppur district police have registered a case against Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly involving a child in an election campaign and making the child speak in a manner insulting to the Chief Minister.

Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.2 crore seized at Chennai airport

Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.2 crore was seized from a passenger at the Chennai International Airport here, the Customs department said on Sunday.

Honour killing: UP court awards life term to father, brother for killing teen, lover

 A court here has sentenced a father and his son to life imprisonment for killing a young couple nearly three years ago, an official said on Sunday.

Man dies, another injured in machete attack after drunken brawl in Kerala; two from Nagapattinam held

A 40-year-old man died and another sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly attacked with a machete following an argument among a group of men consuming liquor at Pulpally here, police said on Sunday.

Netanyahu calls Indian pilot Machchhar 'hero of entire world’; invites him, Modi to Israel's I-Day event

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Indian pilot Smit Machchhar a "hero of the entire world” for foiling an alleged attempt by the co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flight, as he spoke with him over the phone.

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Indian Navy Sailor held for leaking classified defense data to female Pakistani operative

 An Indian Navy sailor accused of "transmitting" classified maritime intelligence to a Pakistani operative was arrested, officials said on Sunday (October 4).

Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Max Verstappen took his first win of the year but a retirement for George Russell handed a huge title boost to Kimi Antonelli at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday.

Pranavi holds nerve to script history with Asiad golf gold, India take team silver

 Pranavi Urs on Saturday became the first Indian woman golfer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games, overcoming the fatigue of a sleepless night to maintain a slender one-stroke lead that also helped the country claim the team silver and round off its best show at the event in 44 years.

Sabalenka knocked out of China Open in straight sets by Nikola Bartunkova

Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was bundled out in the third round of the China Open in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday.

Supporting DMK amounts to endorsing denigration of women, says CM Vijay

Stalin urges Madurantakam, Dharapuram voters to weigh price rise, tariff hike before voting

Karnataka woman ineligible for Tamil Nadu’s gold-ring scheme, clarifies health department

BJP asks CM Vijay to focus on public issues, not roadshows

Multiple countries probe background of Flydubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports

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