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The Supreme Court will hear a petition today demanding the prompt restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood and enforcement of its December 2023 directives. A bench led by CJI BR Gavai will preside. Although the Centre was asked to respond by August 14, it has yet to file any reply. It is known that many […]
The highly anticipated Nobel Peace Prize will be declared today at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. This award is presented to individuals or organisations that have played a key role by promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and developing human rights. The award is stirring talk this year as Trump argues he deserves it for ending […]
The Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalise Bihar assembly seat-sharing, with RJD and Congress disagreeing over Congress’ allocation. To resolve this, RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav will chair a parliamentary board meeting in Patna today at Rabri Devi’s residence. Before this, Tejashwi Yadav will lead a 12 PM board meeting, focusing on RJD’s election strategy.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet will meet today, October 10, with another key meeting scheduled within a week. A crucial decision regarding the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears of government employees is likely to be taken. Reports confirm that the issue of employee DA has been officially included in the meeting’s agenda for discussion.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore southern Philippines near Manay, Davao Oriental, prompting a tsunami warning. Phivolcs urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground due to possible waves over one metre and aftershocks. The US Tsunami Warning System warned hazardous waves could affect coasts within 300 km of the epicenter. No damage reported.
Venezuelan parliamentarian María Corina Machado responded to winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, expressing joy at the announcement. She emphasized that the award is not her individual victory but a collective triumph for all who have fought to defend democratic rights. Machado also extended her gratitude to the Nobel Committee for it.
US President Donald Trump announced he plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday following successful negotiations on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said hostages are expected to return Monday or Tuesday and expressed hope to […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned state poll officer Manoj Agarwal to “stay within his limits,” alleging he threatened officials and faced corruption charges. Her remarks came after an Election Commission review of electoral roll preparations. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari condemned her comments, calling them a threat to a constitutional official.
At least five people were killed and several injured after a house collapsed following a powerful explosion in Ayodhya’s Pagla Bhari village. Several remain trapped under debris as rescue operations continue. The cause of the blast is unclear. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed officials to ensure prompt rescue and medical aid.
Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and hostage-release plan for Gaza, marking a major step toward ending the two-year war. The outline focuses on freeing hostages held by Hamas. While key issues like Gaza’s governance remain unresolved, the move offers the clearest path yet to halting the devastating conflict.
Madhya Pradesh’s death toll from contaminated Coldrif syrup has reached 22, with two more children succumbing in Nagpur. CM Mohan Yadav accused Tamil Nadu of lacking cooperation in the probe. The syrup, produced by a Tamil Nadu-based company, was found to contain over 45% toxic diethylene glycol, raising serious nationwide safety concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the swift action by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and security agencies following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said these measures had strengthened the region’s overall security. Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and top officials to assess the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a £350 million missile deal and agreed on a £250 million naval engine project. Additionally, 64 Indian firms committed £1.3 billion in UK investments. These developments reflect strengthening defense ties and growing business confidence under the ongoing India-UK trade partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia’s air defenses shot down an Azerbaijani airliner in December, killing 38 people. This marks his first public admission of responsibility for the incident. He made the statement during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Election Commission has directed political parties to avoid using AI tools to create deepfakes or spread misinformation online. Parties must clearly label AI-generated or digitally altered campaign content with terms like “AI-Generated” or “Synthetic Content.” The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation during elections through deceptive media.