The Jan Suraaj Party submitted a memorandum to the Bihar Governor seeking Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s removal. Serious allegations were raised by party founder Prashant Kishor against Choudhary. A delegation led by national president Uday Singh and Bihar State chief Manoj Bharti visited Raj Bhavan to present the demand.
Congress MP Imran Masood and Samajwadi Party MLA Shahnavaz Khan were stopped by police from visiting conflict-affected Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. They planned to travel early morning by train to meet police officials and assess the situation firsthand. However, authorities confined them to their residences, preventing their visit to the city.
Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum will be closed on Oct 2 for Gandhi Jayanti and Dasara. Typically open Saturday to Thursday, it shuts on Fridays and select holidays like Republic Day and Milad-un-Nabi. Known for its global art collection, the museum founded by Salar Jung III remains a major cultural attraction along the Musi River in […]
The Union Government is likely to approve the proposal to increase Dearness Allowance (DA) for central govt employees and pensioners. Around 1 crore central government employees and pensioners will benefit from this move. DA will be paid by the union government to combat the inflation rises in the household expenses of employees.
Mumbai has recorded the highest number of economic offences among other cities in 2023. 6,476 cases were registered last year, and 5,671 cases were reported in 2021. Hyderabad placed 2nd with 5,728 registered cases, followed by Jaipur with 5,304 cases. Among the states, Rajasthan topped the list with more financial fraud cases registered.
At least 69 people died after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the central Philippines Tuesday night around 10 pm. The quake hit Bogo City and nearby towns, trapping residents in collapsed homes, nightclubs, and businesses. Rescuers, aided by troops, police, volunteers, backhoes, and sniffer dogs, began house-to-house searches today.
The US government entered a shutdown today, October 1, 2025, after the Senate failed to pass two short-term funding bills. A Republican-backed resolution fell 55-45, short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Deep partisan divides emerged, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune blaming Democrats, dubbing it the “Schumer shutdown.”
Trump warned the US government will “probably” shut down as funding expires at midnight, with no deal reached between Democrats and Republicans. Bitter talks included a controversial AI video mocking Democrats. Trump blamed them, threatening public sector cuts, while Senate vote requirements stall funding amid his second presidency’s agency dismantling.
The Ladakh administration dismissed victimisation claims regarding Sonam Wangchuk, citing credible inputs. It flagged financial irregularities at HIAL, SECMOL’s FCRA violations, and accused Wangchuk of provocative remarks during his hunger strike. Authorities termed his actions politically motivated and urged calm, stressing ongoing investigations and dialogue.
US President Donald Trump warned drugmakers of an additional 5-8% tariff if no deal is reached, following his recent 100% tariff announcement on patented imports. Firms with US plants are exempt. Pfizer struck a deal, investing $70 billion in R&D and domestic manufacturing, gaining a three-year grace period while offering discounted drugs via TrumpRx.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines on Tuesday night, forcing residents to flee homes. The tremor, centred 17 km northeast of Bogo City, caused power outages in Cebu and damaged a historic stone church. Authorities warned of aftershocks, though no casualties were reported. Coastal residents were advised to avoid beaches and move inland.
TN officials released video evidence to counter misinformation spreading online in the wake of the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally. The footage showed massive crowds gathering well before TVK leader Vijay’s arrival. Authorities urged the public to refrain from speculation and rely on verified information as investigations continue.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a one-day state mourning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following the death of senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra. Malhotra passed away today after being under treatment at AIIMS for several days. His passing marks the end of an era in Delhi’s political landscape and public service legacy.
The Election Commission of India released Bihar’s final electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision process. Officials confirmed that 65 lakh names were deleted following scrutiny of claims and objections. The Chief Electoral Officer shared the update on Facebook, tagging the ECI ahead of the upcoming Assembly Elections.
Union Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav said India aims to build an integrated healthcare model. To globalize Ayurveda, the government is focusing on evidence-based research. Institutions like CCRAS are conducting high-quality clinical trials to validate Ayurvedic practices and enhance their global credibility through international collaboration.