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Maharashtra Congress has appointed senior leaders as coordinators for the 2026 State Legislative Council elections. Balasaheb Thorat, former minister and CWC member, will coordinate Pune’s graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies. The party announced the decision in an official statement today, highlighting its strategic plans for the upcoming elections.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an aerodrome license to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The airport is operated by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (NMIAL). NMIA will become the second airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, enhancing connectivity and easing air traffic congestion.
A two-year-old girl, Aryatara Shakya, was chosen as Nepal’s new Kumari, a living goddess worshipped during the Dashain festival. Paraded through Kathmandu, she will reside in a temple palace and bless devotees. Though traditionally secluded, modern Kumaris now receive education and support but face challenges adjusting after their tenure ends.
The Bombay High Court denied a plea to quash a rape case against a 29-year-old man who married a minor girl. The court held marriage and parenthood don’t nullify charges under the POCSO Act. The man claimed a consensual relationship and registered marriage after the girl turned 18, which was rejected.
FBI Director Kash Patel presented 3D-printed replica pistols to senior New Zealand security officials during his July visit. The inoperable pistols violated local gun laws and had to be destroyed, authorities confirmed. Patel was in Wellington to inaugurate the FBI’s first standalone office in New Zealand.
India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to aid the investigation into singer Zubeen Garg’s death. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the move following public demand. A 10-member SIT is probing the case. Garg died on September 19 in Singapore, with his family denying initial claims of a scuba diving accident.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that jointness among the Armed Forces is now an operational necessity. At an IAF seminar in New Delhi, he highlighted Operation Sindoor’s success in enhancing real-time situational awareness and reducing fratricide. He stressed the importance of shared learning in audits, aviation standards, and aerospace safety.
LoP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of betraying the people of Ladakh. He demanded an impartial judicial probe into the police firing that killed four protesters. Among the deceased was Tsewang Tharchin, a Kargil War veteran, sparking widespread outrage in the Union Territory and drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties nationwide.
TVK leaders Anand and Nirmal Kumar approached the Madurai Bench of Madras HC seeking anticipatory bail over the Karur stampede that killed 41 during Vijay’s rally on September 27. They claimed police and administrative lapses caused the tragedy, not organisers’ fault, and urged protection from arrest. Petitions will be heard on October 3.
Amit Shah will today inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple Delhi Jal Board projects worth over ₹1,800 crore. In a post on X, he said the initiative, part of Seva Pakhwada observed from Sept 17 to Oct 2, will be “a day filled with gifts for Delhi residents,” reflecting the government’s commitment to […]
An IndiGo flight (6E 762) from Mumbai to Delhi with nearly 200 passengers received a bomb threat this morning, sources said. A full emergency was declared at Delhi airport before the Airbus A321neo landed safely. Security agencies later found the threat non-specific. An official statement from IndiGo regarding the incident is still awaited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid last respects to veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who passed away at 93. His mortal remains were placed at his residence before being taken to the Delhi BJP office. PM Modi called him an “outstanding leader” who strengthened the party in Delhi. JP Nadda, CM Rekha Gupta, and senior […]
Slaughterhouses and all meat shops under GHMC limits are ordered to remain closed on Oct 2 in observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. These orders were issued based on the resolution of the Standing Committee under Section 533 (b) of the GHMC Act-1955. The steps will be taken to protect the sanctity of Gandhi Jayanti by […]
The Telangana government has changed the name of the Telugu flyover to ‘Telangana Thalli’ flyover. The Telugu flyover in the State Secretariat area is marked with the words ‘Telangana Thalli’ on the board. The then CM Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Telugu Thalli Flyover in 1997.
Tamil Nadu Police arrested YouTuber Felix Gerald today for allegedly making misleading remarks about the Karur stampede at TVK leader Vijay’s rally on September 27, which killed 41 people. Officials said his video risked spreading misinformation and inciting unrest while the official investigation continues into the tragic incident involving women and children.