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West Bengal CM Mamata claimed rainwater from Bhutan caused devastating floods in North Bengal, seeking compensation and urging an Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission. Visiting relief camps, she pledged to rebuild homes and reissue lost documents. Earlier, she blamed DVC for a man-made disaster from water releases that worsened flood damage across the state.
AIIMS suspended Dr. AK Bisoi, head of CTVS, following serious complaints of workplace bullying and sexual harassment by a female nurse. The Nurses’ Union escalated the issue to the PMO, citing threats, retaliation, and a hostile environment. Dr. V. Devagourou has been appointed interim head pending the outcome of a formal inquiry.
Israel’s Parliament hailed Trump as a president of peace and will campaign for his 2026 Nobel Peace Prize nomination. PM Netanyahu also announced Trump will receive Israel’s highest civilian award for his role in Middle East peace efforts. This follows Trump being overlooked for the 2025 Nobel, awarded to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado.
The BJP has nominated Sat Sharma, Ali Mohammad Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan for three of the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir. All three filed their nomination papers in Srinagar. The submissions were made before Assembly Secretary and Returning Officer Manoj Kumar Pandita ahead of the upcoming elections.
A controversy erupted after Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi excluded women from his first press conference, highlighting a deeper power struggle over the Afghan Embassy in Delhi. Embassy staff, aligned with the former Afghan government, now fear for their safety. India’s MEA denies any involvement in the press interaction with Muttaqi.
Three Assamese expats who witnessed Zubeen Garg’s last moments in Singapore have responded to police summons and recorded their statements in Guwahati. Officials confirmed more Assamese NRIs in Singapore are expected to come forward soon to assist the ongoing investigation. The investigation into the case continues to progress steadily.
Telangana has sanctioned Rs 40.53 lakh for a pre-feasibility study for a greenfield airport in Peddapalli, with AAI appointed as consultant. Covering 591 acres in Anantharam village, the project promises improved connectivity and economic growth. MP G Vamshi Krishna hailed it as a milestone, vowing continued efforts to make Ramagundam airport a reality.
The Enforcement Directorate raided seven locations in Tamil Nadu linked to Sresan Pharma and drug control officials. The Drugs Control Department cancelled all licenses of Sresan Pharmaceuticals. A lab test found toxic diethylene glycol in a pediatric syrup, prompting the company’s permanent shutdown over serious health safety violations.
The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL seeking a ban on Arundhati Roy’s Mother Mary Comes To Me over its cover showing her smoking a beedi. The petitioner claimed it lacked a statutory health warning. The court noted a disclaimer about smoking was printed at the back, ensuring legal compliance and creative freedom.
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan joined the Congress in New Delhi, welcomed by K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera. He had resigned in 2019 to protest the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. At the time, he served as secretary in key departments of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.His entry is seen as a boost […]
The first phase of the hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas commenced today, with 7 Israeli hostages released. Videos of their return are circulating on social media, showing emotional reunions with family and friends. This initial release marks a significant step in ongoing negotiations, bringing a moment of relief and hope amid the ongoing conflict.
At least 10 Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) members were killed in Lahore after paramilitary Rangers opened fire on protesters early Monday. The firing occurred during an operation to disperse demonstrators planning a march to Islamabad. Over 50 policemen were injured, and unrest spread to Muridke as tensions between TLP supporters and police intensified.
The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL against Arundhati Roy’s book “Mother Mary Comes To Me” over its cover showing her smoking. Advocate Rajasimhan alleged it promoted tobacco use without warnings. The bench, led by Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar, noted Penguin Random House had included a disclaimer and ruled the PIL was baseless and publicity-driven.
The Supreme Court has once again deferred Vodafone Idea Ltd.’s plea challenging the duplication of AGR dues. The case will now be heard on October 27, after the Diwali holidays. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, sought more time, following which Chief Justice B.R. Gavai agreed to take up the matter post-recess.
The Supreme Court today has ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during TVK chief Vijay’s rally. A bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria appointed former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi to head a committee that will monitor the investigation, ensuring transparency and accountability in the probe.