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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Shraddhanjali’ scheme to ensure the dignified return of the mortal remains of Assam residents who die outside the state. The initiative aims to support grieving families during difficult times. It will be implemented by the Home and Political Department in coordination with Assam Police.
Sharath Nair from Alappuzha won the 2025 Onam Bumper lottery’s ₹25 crore top prize with ticket TH 577825, bought in Nettoor. A first-time bumper buyer, Sharath will receive around ₹15.75 crore after deductions. Lottery agent Latheesh, who sold the winning ticket, earns ₹2.5 crore commission. The draw saw record sales across Kerala.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s violence during a 12-hour bandh in Odisha’s Cuttack, where VHP activists allegedly attacked police. Three FIRs have been registered so far. Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh said prohibitory orders remain in place and the situation is currently under control.
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will establish a ₹1,200 crore manufacturing unit in Donakonda, Prakasam district, AP. The company has requested 1,400 acres from the state govt. The facility, developed in collaboration with DRDO, will produce missiles and defense equipment, generating direct employment for 600 people and indirect opportunities for 1,000 others.
CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 3.45-km elevated Patna Metro section with three stations, Patliputra Bus Terminal, Zero Mile, and Bhoothnath, just before the assembly poll announcement. He also laid foundation stones for six underground stations, including Patna Junction. A 9.35-km tunnel connecting them is part of Corridor 1’s development.
The RAT (Ram Air Turbine) was unexpectedly activated on an Air India flight from Amritsar to Britain, despite no emergency, causing confusion among the crew. The central govt has taken the incident seriously, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a probe. Notably, the same Boeing aircraft model had a prior accident in […]
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 21 hours. On Sunday, October 5, 83,412 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 33,058 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.89 crore on the same day.
In the 7th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, New Zealand Women won the toss and chose to bat first against South Africa. The key clash is being held at Holkar Stadium, Indore, from 3 PM IST. Both teams are seeking redemption after heavy defeats in their opening matches against Australia and […]
A major commotion erupted in the Supreme Court when a lawyer attempted to attack Chief Justice of India BR Gavai by trying to throw a shoe at him. Fellow lawyers quickly intervened and stopped him. The lawyer shouted slogans accusing the CJI of insulting Sanatana Dharma. Unfazed, the CJI stated he wasn’t afraid of such […]
French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigned today, just hours after forming his new cabinet. Taking office on Sept 9, 2025, Lecornu faced threats from allies and opponents over his ministerial choices, seen as too right-wing or insufficient. His resignation adds to France’s political crisis, with a fragmented parliament leaving no group holding a clear majority.
The ‘Kalyanotsavam’ of Sri Sitarama will be celebrated tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Sri Kodanda Ramaswami Temple in Ontimitta, near Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, on the occasion of the full moon. Temple officials are making necessary arrangements and stated that two devotees can participate in the ‘Kalyanam Arjitha Seva’ by paying ₹1,000.
The Kerala High Court has ordered a SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold-plating controversy, led by ADGP H. Venkatesh with five members, to submit a confidential report within a month. The move follows Devasom Vigilance findings of gold discrepancies, sparking heated protests in the Kerala Assembly over missing gold plates from the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
The team of the much-awaited comedy “Mithra Mandali” will release its trailer tomorrow, October 7, at 11:07 AM. Starring Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, Vennela Kishore, VTV Ganesh, Sathya, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi, and Prasad Behra, the film has created huge buzz with its songs and teaser. “Mithra Mandali” releases in theatres on October 16, 2025.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Ladakh UT, and Jodhpur Central Jail’s SP on a plea by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the NSA. Currently lodged in Jodhpur jail, Wangchuk was granted access to his custody order and medical care. The hearing is set for October […]
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.