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Karwa Chauth, celebrated on October 10, is a major Hindu festival where married women, mainly in North India, fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ well-being. The RBI calendar lists it as a bank holiday in select regions, with Himachal Pradesh confirmed closed, while other states may declare holidays based on local observance.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Canberra for key meetings with Australian leaders today, including Deputy PM Richard Marles, to enhance defence collaboration, maritime security, and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Welcomed by Assistant Defence Minister Peter Khalil, the visit marks five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
A bomb threat was reported today at actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy’s Chennai home days after a rally stampede in Karur killed 41. Security was tightened in Vijay’s residence in Neelankarai, and after a thorough search, police found no explosives. An investigation is underway to trace the origin of the hoax call.
A mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude struck Bhutan early this morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The quake struck at a depth of just 5 km. Such shallow earthquakes pose a greater risk because the tremors reach the surface quickly and buildings collapse swiftly. However, there is currently no evidence of any loss […]
PM Modi will meet UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai today, his first visit since assuming office. The leaders will review the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discuss trade, technology, defence, and climate, and engage with businesses on CETA opportunities. They will also attend the Global Fintech Fest and address industry and policy experts.
Sresan Pharma owner S. Ranganathan, maker of Coldrif Syrup linked to 20 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, was arrested and will appear before Chennai court before being brought to Chhindwara. The locally sold syrup contained 48.6% toxic diethylene glycol, nearly 500 times the safe limit. Tamil Nadu plans criminal action against the manufacturer.
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who resigned amid a political crisis, said President Macron is expected to appoint a new premier within 48 hours. He ruled out snap elections, stressed Macron should complete his term until 2027, and noted a parliamentary majority opposes dissolving the lower house, making a new premier likely.
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani said India’s digital infrastructure project, Finternet, will launch in 2026, using AI and asset tokenisation. It aims to unify assets like land, property, and bonds within regulatory frameworks, improve cross-border payments, and enable high-performance, compliant tokenised asset management globally.
Human waste was found in an overhead drinking water tank in Amachiapuram village, Madurai district, alarming over 1,000 residents, mostly from the Scheduled Caste community. Police detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of contaminating the tank. Officials ordered cleaning and health checks as villagers demanded immediate restoration of safe water.
Russia warned it would shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles, bomb launch sites and retaliate against the US if Washington supplies them to Ukraine, senior lawmaker Andrei Kartapolov said. He called deliveries limited and ineffective militarily, claiming Russia can intercept Tomahawks and would target suppliers and launchers with drones and missiles and bases.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Turkey today, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The tremor was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, GFZ added. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and local authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring for possible aftershocks in the affected region.
Congress has nominated Pramod Jain as its candidate for the upcoming Anta Assembly by-poll. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra congratulated Jain and expressed confidence in his ability to connect with voters. The party aims to secure a strong win in the crucial by-election to strengthen its position in the state assembly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai’s fully underground Metro 3, completing the 33.5-km Aqua Line from Aarey to Colaba. The newly opened 11.2-km stretch links key business hubs like Nariman Point, BKC, and Lower Parel. The project aims to ease road and suburban train congestion.
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These molecular structures have large porous spaces allowing gases and chemicals to pass through. MOFs have applications in carbon capture, water harvesting from air, gas storage, and catalyzing chemical reactions.
Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will contest from Raghopur, his family bastion, and Phulparas in Madhubani in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Phulparas is currently represented by JD(U)’s Sheela Kumari. His dual-seat strategy signals a bold political move against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s stronghold.