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Chief Justice B.R. Gavai reaffirmed his respect for all religions and secular values following social media backlash over his remarks on a Lord Vishnu idol. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized social media for distorting comments, with Sibal calling it an “unruly horse.”
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to seven individuals acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, following an appeal by victims’ families. Notices were also sent to the NIA and the Maharashtra government. A Division Bench directed all parties be served within two weeks. The matter is scheduled for further hearing after six weeks.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed she was placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting Sopore to offer condolences on former Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Bhat’s death. She called the move undemocratic, stating it exposes the harsh political reality in Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti shared her statement through a post on X.
MK Stalin turned the event into a display of strength, underlining Senthil Balaji’s influence despite his resignation over graft charges at Karur’s Mupperum Vizha, marking DMK’s founding and Periyar, Anna’s anniversaries. Stalin highlighted welfare schemes, attacked BJP and AIADMK, and vowed to defend Tamil Nadu’s rights, language, and identity.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall in several parts of Telangana over the next two days. Districts likely to be affected include Jangaon, Karimnagar, Mulugu, Ranga Reddy, Yadadri, and Bhuvanagiri. The rains may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious.
The Noida International Airport (Jewar) will be inaugurated on October 30, with flights commencing 45 days later, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. He said airlines are eager to operate, with 10 cities likely connected in phase one. The project faced two delays, first from September last year, then April.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a ₹1,000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates aged 20-25 under the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme. Earlier limited to intermediate pass candidates, the scheme now extends to degree holders for up to two years. Nitish said this will support youth in pursuing skill training and competitive exams preparation.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of shielding those undermining democracy. Speaking at a key conference, he alleged that voter names were deleted using fake login IDs, with lakhs of votes deliberately removed. Citing Karnataka pollss, he claimed 6,800 votes were deleted.
India reacted cautiously to the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence pact, which states aggression against one equals aggression against both. Calling it a formalization of long-standing ties, India said it will assess implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests across all domains.
A lawsuit has been filed in the US against Boeing over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Families of four victims have accused Boeing of negligence due to design flaws. The petition also names parts manufacturer Honeywell. The victims’ families seek accountability, while Boeing has not yet issued an official response.
A cloudburst struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district late Wednesday, triggering a landslide that buried six houses in Nandanagar Ghat’s Kuntri Langafali ward near the Alaknanda River. Seven people were inside, two were rescued alive, while five remain missing. District authorities confirmed relief and rescue operations are ongoing to locate survivors.
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, feared being shot by police and agreed to surrender only peacefully, Sheriff Nate Brooksby said. Charged with capital murder, Robinson faces the death penalty amid DNA and messages linking him to the killing. The Utah Valley campus remains somber, reflecting on the tragedy and political tensions it exposed.
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has locked ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s national ID, barring her and several family members from voting in February elections. Following her ousting on August 5, 2024, Hasina faces trial in absentia for alleged crimes during a student-led uprising, while senior Awami League leaders remain underground or in exile.
The two-day Traffic and Road Safety Summit-2025 will begin today in Hyderabad, led by the Hyderabad City Security Council. TG Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event at Jal Vihar on Necklace Road. The summit will see participation from business leaders, road safety experts, startups, and NGOs to discuss solutions for safer urban mobility.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Council sessions have commenced and are expected to continue for the next ten days. During this period, the NDA govt will introduce several key bills to replace six existing ordinances. Notable among them are amendments to the Panchayat Raj and Municipal Acts, along with the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicle […]