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- Amit Shah Meets Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Delhi, Promises Visit Later This Month
· India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Delhi, discussed peace measures, and promised a visit later this month.
- Delhi‑NCR Enforces New Air‑Quality Restrictions, Including Sonipat, Under Revised GRAP
· India
CAQM’s revised GRAP adds Sonipat to Delhi‑NCR, introduces four stages of vehicle restrictions based on AQI, fuel type, and emission standards.
- Trump Operatives Advised Bosnian Serb Leader Ahead of Parliamentary Vote
· Politics
James Blair and Chris LaCivita, Trump operatives, were paid hundreds of thousands to advise Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik ahead of parliamentary elections.
- Russian Glide Bombs Kill 30 in Kramatorsk, Targeting Civilian Transport
· World
A Russian glide bomb struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people and wounding 18, as officials say the attack was deliberate.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Issues Warning on Forced Conversions and Cow Slaughter, Announces Flood Relief for Malda
· India
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned against forced religious conversions and cow slaughter in the state on Thursday, while announcing a…
- Angelina Jolie’s Cambodian Foundation Expands from Mine Clearance to Broad Community Conservation
· World
Founded by Angelina Jolie, the Maddox Foundation cleared Cambodia’s mines, now protects forests, provides health, education, and livelihoods.
- India Targets 100% Domestic Shipping Fleet by 2047
· India
India plans to use only Indian‑flagged, domestically built ships for all trade by 2047, boosting port capacity, shipbuilding, and seafarer workforce.
- West Bengal Plans to Merge Madrasah Service Commission into WBSSC, Bill Expected Post-Durga Puja
· India
West Bengal plans to merge the Madrasah Service Commission into the WBSSC, consolidating teacher recruitment for madrasahs. Bill likely after Durga Puja.
- India Names Career Diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as Ambassador to Nepal
· World
India forwards Sudhakar Dalela, senior diplomat and Secretary (Economic Relations), as ambassador to Nepal, replacing former Additional Secretary level posts.
- Israel Orders Closure of UK Consulate in Jerusalem Amid Rising Tensions
· World
Israel has ordered the closure of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, a move that follows the United Kingdom’s sanctions on illegal Israeli…
- France’s Student Protests Reach 266,000, Echoing 1968 Unrest
· World
France’s student protests swell to 266,000, echoing 1968, demanding more funding, teachers, better facilities, with strikes on Oct 17 and Nov 20.
- India’s Chief Economic Adviser Highlights Five Long‑Term Challenges to 2047 Goal
· India
New Delhi – Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday that India’s ambition to become a developed economy by 2047 will be tested by…
- Trump‑era H‑1B Restrictions Threaten Indian IT Professionals, Experts Warn
· World
Indian IT workers face new H‑1B fees, wage‑weighted lottery, and tighter scrutiny, risking access to U.S. jobs.
- Modi Meets Akie Abe, Highlights Shinzo Abe’s Role in India‑Japan Ties
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, praising his role in India‑Japan ties and the memorial corridor in Varanasi.
- Air India Express Suspends Riyadh Flights Until 10 October After Houthi Missile Strike Claim
· World
Air India Express suspended Riyadh flights until Oct 10 after Houthi claimed a missile strike on Khalid International Airport, offering refunds or rescheduling.
- Dubai Hosts Australia vs South Africa and Bangladesh vs West Indies in World Championship of Legends 2026
· Sports
On 9 October, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the 11th and 12th matches of the World Championship of Legends 2026. The 11th match pits…
- Seven‑Storey Building in Istanbul’s Maltepe District Partially Collapses, Two Fatalities Reported
· World
A seven‑storey building in Istanbul’s Maltepe district partially collapsed before dawn, killing at least two, rescuing eight, and leaving others trapped.
- Delhi Orders Closure of All Liquor Shops for Two Days Ahead of CJP Protest
· India
The Delhi government has ordered the closure of all licensed retail liquor outlets for October 9 and 10 in anticipation of a protest by the Cockroach…
- DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for 25 Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression Nine
· Climate & Environment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26‑202 today, declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine…
- India’s Stock Market Slumps Despite Strong Economic Growth
· Business & Finance
India’s economy is expanding at more than 7% amid global energy shocks, rising interest rates, tariff uncertainties and weather‑related disruptions, yet its major equity markets…
- EU Ambassador Confirms India‑EU FTA Signing in December, Entry into Force by Mid‑2027
· World
EU ambassador Jean‑Éric Paquet confirms EU‑India FTA will be signed in December and enter force mid‑2027, with investment pact, CBAM, €500 m climate fund, and…
- Samoa Prime Minister Apologises for Nazi Salute in 2007 Video
· World
Samoa’s prime minister, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, has issued an apology after a seven‑second clip from July 2007 surfaced showing him giving a Nazi salute and shouting…
- Eritrean Soldiers Enter Tigray, Residents Report Convoys Heading Toward Edaga Hamus
· World
Eritrean soldiers have crossed into northern Ethiopia, moving toward areas where clashes between the national army and regional forces have been occurring, residents of the…
- OpenAI Apologizes for June Hack of Australian Government Sites
· Cyber Awareness
OpenAI admitted that its response to a June breach of Australian government websites was "not good enough" and said it had added more safeguards to its training environments.…
- Asos Confirms Hack Exposed More Personal Data Than Initially Reported
· Cyber Awareness
Asos has warned its customers that hackers now possess detailed profiles of potentially millions of users. The retailer issued the update after BBC News reported that cyber…
- Christa Pike Recovers After Botched Execution, Legal Team Urges No Further Attempts
· Law & Justice
Christa Pike, 50, is "up and walking" in a hospital after a failed lethal‑injection execution in Tennessee on 30 September, a lawyer told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. Pike, who…
- Quebec’s Parti Québécois Projected to Form Minority Government
· Politics
The Parti Québécois (PQ) is projected to win enough seats in Quebec’s provincial election to form a minority government, though it will need support from other parties to pursue…
- BBC to slash several Radio 4 programmes as part of £500m savings plan
· Business & Finance
The BBC has announced that it will cut a number of Radio 4 programmes, including the long‑running consumer and social affairs show *You and Yours*. The social sciences programme…
- Simon Pegg Confirms ADHD Diagnosis After Years of Uncertainty
· Entertainment
Actor Simon Pegg, 56, who co‑created and starred in films such as Hot Fuzz, The World’s End and the TV series Spaced, confirmed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD. Pegg said…
- Ayodhya Ram Temple to Receive FSSAI ‘Eat Right Place’ Certification
· India
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be awarded the “Eat Right Place” certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a News18…