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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kurnool today, arriving at Orvakal Airport at 10 AM. He will offer prayers at the Bhramaramba-Mallikarjuna temple in Srisailam, Nandyal district. Modi will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate development projects worth over ₹13,400 crore, marking a key boost to infrastructure and growth in the region.
The Supreme Court will hear pleas today against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter rolls. A bench led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi will address allegations of wrongful deletions, with the ECI denying claims and emphasising proper verification ahead of November’s two-phase Bihar elections.
US President Donald Trump said the ongoing government shutdown offers a chance to permanently eliminate “Democrat programs,” with a list of closures set to be announced Friday. He claimed Democrats are suffering due to the shutdown, adding that programs opposed by his administration are being closed and will not be allowed to return.
YouTube experienced an outage affecting over 320,000 users in the US, with 321,990 users reports recorded. These numbers, tracked by collating user-submitted status reports, may not reflect the exact count of affected users. Google has not immediately responded to requests for comment on the disruption, which caused widespread access issues across the platform.
Around 25 transgender persons in Indore were hospitalised after reportedly consuming phenyl on Wednesday night, officials said. None are in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the incident, with police suggesting it may be linked to a dispute between local transgender groups. The exact substance and motive are yet to be confirmed.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned of resuming fighting if Hamas violates the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Hamas returned two more deceased hostages but said others require special equipment. Nearly 20 hostages were exchanged for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Pressure grows on Netanyahu, with threats to link Gaza humanitarian aid to returned remains.
Madurai Mayor and DMK leader Indrani Ponvasanth resigned amid a ₹200-crore property tax scam. The SIT is probing manipulation of records from 2022-24 affecting 150 commercial buildings. Eight people, including a former assistant commissioner, have been arrested. Fraud was uncovered during a routine audit, revealing collusion among staff and middlemen.
The BJP has released its third and final list of 18 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, completing its roster of 101 nominees. Key candidates include Ram Singh (Bagaha), Vinay Bihari (Lauriya), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsidhi). Both BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, while Chirag Paswan’s LJP has been allotted 29 constituencies.
The Indian National Congress has released its first list of 11 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, even as its seat-sharing arrangement with the RJD remains undecided. Key nominees include Om Prakash Garg (Gopalganj), Amita Bhushan (Begusarai), and Laalan Kumar (Sultanganj). The announcement marks Congress’s initial move ahead of the 2025 Bihar polls.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said higher US tariffs will have limited impact on India’s growth, noting the economy is largely domestic-driven. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, he added that an early resolution could boost growth. The RBI’s 6.8% FY26 growth forecast already factors in 50% punitive tariffs and global trade headwinds.
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes that killed dozens. The truce, requested by the Taliban, began at 6 pm, aiming to de-escalate rising tensions. Pakistan reported killing over 40 Taliban fighters; Kabul has yet to issue an official statement on the agreement.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav filed his nomination from Raghopur, declaring movable assets worth ₹6.12 crore and liabilities of ₹55.5 lakh. He also stated he has ₹1.5 lakh in cash and property worth ₹1.88 crore. His affidavit revealed he’s a Class IX pass-out from DPS RK Puram, Delhi, in the year 2006, highlighting his financial and educational […]
The BJP released its second list of 12 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, naming folk singer Maithili Thakur from the Alinagar constituency. Her entry brings cultural appeal to the party’s campaign. Former IPS officer Anand Mishra has also been fielded from Buxar, reflecting BJP’s mix of fresh and experienced faces.
The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of a video showing a 17-year-old boy tortured in Rajkot police custody on September 1. The boy was detained for a stabbing case and later sent to a juvenile home. NHRC has sought a detailed report from Gujarat DGP within two weeks amid serious human rights […]
Israel’s defense forces revealed that among four bodies returned by Hamas, one does not match any known hostages held since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023. The remains were examined at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Hamas is urged to return all deceased hostages promptly under the ceasefire deal.