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A five-year-old lion, Sheryaar, at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo went missing on October 3, prompting an overnight search. Brought from Bannerghatta Park in 2023, he was later found safe within the secured 50-acre safari zone. Officials deployed drones, camera traps, and monitoring teams. The zoo said such behaviour is normal, with lions returning within days.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of the 3.6 km elevated stretch of the Patna Metro’s priority corridor today. Public operations begin October 7. He also laid the foundation stone for six underground stations, including Patna Junction, and a 9.35 km tunnel, marking a major milestone in Patna’s urban transport development.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the central govt, Ladakh administration, and Jodhpur jail on the plea filed by activist Sonam’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo. She challenged her husband’s arrest under the National Security Act following protests in Leh and Ladakh. The bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria passed the order today.
PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, where he underwent a cardio angiogram today. His son, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, said he is in the ICU under observation and stable, with doctors advising two days of rest as an inpatient. The hospital is yet to release an official medical bulletin on […]
The ‘Super Moon’ will be visible tonight (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday), offering a rare celestial spectacle. Astronomers explain that the moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon, making it a supermoon. This phenomenon occurs only on special occasions when the moon is closest to Earth.
MNM chief Kamal Haasan will visit Karur today at 2:30 pm to meet families of the 41 victims, including children, of last week’s tragic stampede at a TVK event led by Vijay. Police have arrested two TVK functionaries, while senior leaders remain missing, facing charges of culpable homicide, attempted murder, and endangering public safety.
AP CM Chandrababu will present an award to Tadipatri Municipality today in Vijayawada. The municipality secured first place in the state under the Swarnandhra Swachhandra program. Commissioner Sivaramakrishna and Municipal Chairman JC Prabhakar Reddy will receive the award, recognizing Tadipatri’s outstanding performance in urban management.
The J&K govt ordered schools in Jammu to close today and on Oct 7 following an IMD forecast of heavy rainfall. Earlier downpours caused significant damage, including destroyed homes, sunken roads, and ruined crops in Rajouri. Multiple landslides have blocked key routes, prompting preemptive closures of all government and private schools across the division.
INS Androth, built in Kolkata, is a new-generation anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Designed for high-speed operations, it features advanced sensors, stealth capabilities, and lightweight torpedoes. The vessel enhances coastal defense with its superior maneuverability. It showcases India’s growing naval manufacturing capabilities.
Odisha’s historic city of Cuttack remained tense after violence erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion, reportedly over loud music in Dargah Bazaar. The clashes prompted a 36-hour curfew, internet suspension, and a bandh call. Political leaders appealed for peace as authorities struggled to restore order in the city known for communal harmony.
The Trump administration declared Chicago a “war zone” to justify deploying 300 National Guard soldiers despite local Democratic opposition. Critics accused Republicans of creating chaos, while a CBS poll showed 58% oppose such deployments. Trump maintains his hardline stance, making exaggerated claims about unrest in Portland and Washington, DC.
Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides in Darjeeling post-Durga Puja, killing at least 20, including children, and injuring many. Homes were destroyed, highways NH 55 and NH 10 blocked, and tourists stranded. The town, once bustling with holidaymakers, turned into a zone of despair. CM Mamata Banerjee set up a 24×7 control room, monitoring the situation.
EAM Jaishankar said any India-US trade deal must respect New Delhi’s “red lines,” amid tensions over Washington’s tariff policies. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Enclave, he termed US tariffs “unfair and unjustified,” citing penalties on Indian goods and energy imports from Russia, while urging progress toward a balanced trade understanding.
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Doda in Jammu & Kashmir at 2:47 a.m. IST today, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, with its epicentre at latitude 33.10 N and longitude 76.18 E. No casualties or structural damage have been […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Gaza conflict is “not yet” over, calling the hostage release just the first step. He confirmed Hamas has “basically” accepted President Trump’s proposal. Ongoing talks aim to finalize logistics and outline the next phase toward a potential ceasefire and lasting resolution.