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WhatsApp may soon let users reserve usernames, moving beyond phone numbers for identification. This change boosts privacy and makes connecting easier, like on Telegram or Signal. A reservation system will ensure fairness, allowing everyone to secure preferred usernames before the official rollout. The feature is spotted in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.25.28.12.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a ₹31,628 crore relief package for flood-hit farmers. It includes cash aid, compensation for crop and livestock losses, damaged homes, and soil erosion. Assistance will be directly credited to accounts. Covering 29 districts, the package also supports rabi preparation and crop insurance payouts for 45 lakh farmers.
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav, along with Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett, are ICC Player of the Month nominees for September 2025. In the women’s category, Smriti Mandhana, Tazmin Brits, and Sidra Amin are shortlisted. All six stars delivered exceptional performances, with standout centuries, match-winning spells, and record-breaking feats.
The Centre dismissed Mamata Banerjee’s allegation of discrimination in flood management, citing ₹1,290 crore already released to West Bengal. It said India is actively working with Bhutan on trans-border river issues. Banerjee had warned of recurring floods in North Bengal without an Indo-Bhutan River Commission, after heavy rains killed 30.
Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan is being slammed as unrealistic and one-sided. It dissolves Hamas without Palestinian input, offers reconstruction via U.S.-backed contractors, and excludes the Palestinian Authority. Critics call it a suicidal agreement disguised as peace, driven more by Trump’s Nobel ambitions. The plan lacks legitimacy.
Russia’s nuclear agency, Rosenergoatom, reported that a Ukrainian drone targeted the Novovoronezh nuclear plant in the Voronezh region. The drone was intercepted using technical countermeasures but detonated upon impact with a cooling tower. The event has sparked renewed concerns about nuclear site security amid ongoing conflict.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved four multi-tracking railway projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. Costing around ₹24,634 crore, these projects will add 894 km to the rail network. The expansion aims to enhance connectivity for passengers and freight movement.
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, BJP and JDU are likely to contest an equal number of the 205 NDA-allotted seats. Talks with smaller allies — LJP, HAM, and RLM — continue. The two-phase polls are set for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
CERT-IN chief Sanjay Bahl warned that AI is making phishing attempts more sophisticated and harder to detect. He highlighted coordinated cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor, which were successfully thwarted due to strong monitoring and rapid reporting. Bahl emphasized continuous preparedness and the growing challenge posed by new technologies.
Punjab has banned Coldrif cough syrup after it was linked to 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Tests found it substandard. Other states, including UP, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, have followed with bans or advisories. Two more syrups, ReLife and Respifresh TR, were also flagged for excessive toxic diethylene glycol levels.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off five vehicles carrying 161 relief kits for flood-affected families. The state faced devastating rains, causing 454 deaths and Rs 4,881 crore losses. A special relief package increases house damage compensation from ₹1.3 lakh to ₹7 lakh in 2025, supporting affected communities’ recovery efforts.
Saudi Arabia is investing $1 trillion in its Red Sea Project to transform its image and attract global luxury travellers. With ultra-exclusive resorts like St. Regis and Six Senses, the kingdom blends sustainability, opulence, and culture. Tourists now discover a new Saudi—beyond Mecca and Medina—where desert meets indulgence in a carefully curated experience.
Senior Haryana IPS officer ADGP Y. Puran Kumar was found dead at his Chandigarh residence on October 7, allegedly by suicide. Police have launched a detailed investigation, examining his belongings and questioning family members. His untimely death has deeply shocked the Haryana police and administrative community.
Ravi Teja, promoting ‘Mass Jathara,’ said he enjoys watching creative Instagram Reels but finds Twitter full of negativity. He avoids reading comments, choosing to distance himself from toxic vibes. Teja emphasized that staying away helps him maintain peace, showing his mindful approach to social media engagement.
Tighter US visa rules under Donald Trump are deterring Indian marriages with NRIs and blocking student plans. Families fear job loss, green card delays, and student visa rejections. Platforms now filter matches by visa status. With student arrivals down 50%, many are turning to Canada and Europe as the US loses its dream destination appeal.