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Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India for the first time since 2021, triggering a flag protocol issue. India doesn’t officially recognize the Taliban or its flag, creating a diplomatic dilemma during planned meetings. The visit signals tentative engagement, with talks expected between Muttaqi, EAM Jaishankar, and NSA Doval.
India Test captain Shubman Gill blamed West Indies’ focus on T20 leagues for their cricket decline. He stressed that strong Test cricket foundations lead to better ODI and T20 teams. Gill refrained from commenting on a two-tier Test system, emphasizing that robust red-ball cricket is essential for long-term success across formats.
Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, announced 51 candidates for Bihar polls, including ex-bureaucrats, doctors, lawyers, and actors. The list balances caste representation and focuses on fresh faces with clean images. Kishor will launch the campaign on October 11, aiming to challenge Bihar’s established political status quo.
Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Twinkle Khanna, and Akshay Kumar talked about andropause—men’s gradual testosterone decline starting in their 40s-50s. Symptoms include fatigue, low libido, and mood changes. Unlike women’s menopause, it happens slowly. Healthy lifestyle helps, while hormone therapy is a cautious medical choice for persistent symptoms.
Mercedes-Benz India sold over 2,500 cars during Navratri, averaging one car every six minutes, driven by GST rate cuts and festive demand. Sales rose 36% compared to September 2024. GST 2.0 reforms reduced luxury car taxes, boosting customer sentiment. The company expects strong sales to continue through Diwali, supported by an order bank of 2,000 […]
Ten Muslims were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for sharing ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters and videos. Arrests occurred in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut for allegedly inciting communal unrest. Police charged them under sections of the BNS. The posters sparked protests and nationwide demonstrations after similar arrests in Kanpur during Milad-un-Nabi processions.
Jio launched the free AI Classroom at IMC 2025 to make AI accessible to all. This 4-week online course teaches basics and popular AI tools like ChatGPT. Open to students, professionals, and lifelong learners, it offers certificates and badges. JioPC users receive official certification and advanced learning access. Registration is free on all devices.
Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched its first women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, led by Masood Azhar’s sister, Sadiya Azhar. Her husband was killed in India’s Operation Sindoor. Recruitment targets women linked to JeM commanders. Traditionally excluding women, JeM shifted policy post-Pahalgam attack, mirroring groups like ISIS that deploy female operatives.
Donald Trump said he threatened massive tariffs on India and Pakistan, forcing them to stop fighting within 24 hours. He credited trade leverage for brokering multiple peace deals worldwide. Trump also praised his Middle East efforts, calling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire a significant achievement for regional peace.
Actress Aneet Padda, known for Saiyaara, is facing backlash after a viral video showed her singing the Urdu poem “Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua.” Some accused her of disrespecting Muslim sentiments, while others defended her. Amid controversy, she remains silent. Professionally, she’s reportedly doing Shakti Shalini, part of Dinesh Vijan’s horror-comedy universe.
Indian equity indices closed higher Thursday, with Sensex rising 398 points to 82,172 and Nifty gaining 136 points to 25,182. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions and foreign inflow hopes. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore was booked for throwing a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court on October 6. A Zero FIR was filed in Bengaluru, then transferred to Delhi’s Tilak Marg Police. The All India Advocates Association condemned the act, demanding strict action to uphold the judiciary’s dignity.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has released their first slate of 51 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections today. Among the nominees is mathematician KC Sinha, contesting from Kumhrar, Patna. The Jan Suraaj party plans to contest all 243 seats, making it a pivotal player in this three-cornered electoral battle.
After IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s suicide, his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, accused top Haryana officials of abetment. In a letter to CM Saini, she cited harassment, caste bias, and a detailed suicide note, demanding an FIR and protection, alleging the accused are influencing police and threatening her family.
Google is rolling out its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, in India, supporting English and Hindi. The company is also expanding AI Mode to seven new Indian languages, including Bengali and Tamil. Search Live offers real-time assistance using voice and camera capabilities for continued conversations.