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Nepal’s first female PM, Sushila Karki, appointed three ministers: Kulman Ghising (energy, infrastructure), Rameshwor Khanal (finance), and Om Prakash Aryal (home affairs, law). Their swearing-in followed political unrest and protests forcing former PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. Fresh elections are scheduled for March 5, 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty.
The Supreme Court, assuming the Election Commission follows law in Bihar’s SIR voter revision, warned it may cancel the process if illegality is found. Final arguments are set for October 7. The court’s ruling will apply nationwide. It also issued a notice on Aadhaar’s inclusion as a valid ID, clarifying it doesn’t prove citizenship.
Despite India’s 7-wicket win over Pakistan, players reportedly didn’t want to play due to political tensions, acting under BCCI’s orders. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led the team in skipping post-match handshakes, sparking backlash from Pakistan’s board and players. Former cricketer Raina revealed the team’s personal opposition to facing Pakistan.
The Supreme Court warned it may scrap Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) if illegality is found. Final arguments are set for October 7. The court insisted Aadhaar be accepted as valid ID. Concerns over voter deletions led to the case, with opposition alleging unfair practices and 65 lakh names removed from draft rolls.
On September 15, 2025, Sensex fell 119 points to 81,785, and Nifty dropped 45 points to 25,069, as investors await the US Fed decision. IT and pharma stocks dragged, while mid- and small-caps outperformed. Nifty Realty surged 2.41%, while IT and Pharma declined 0.58% and 0.64% respectively. Bajaj Finance led the gainers.
As the September 15 ITR filing deadline approaches, users report glitches in logging in, AIS downloads, and tax payments on the I-T portal. Despite complaints, the Income Tax Department insists the portal works fine and denies any deadline extension. Over 6 crore ITRs were filed by September 13, 2025.
A BMW allegedly driven by a woman fatally struck Deputy Secretary Navjot Singh, 52, near Delhi Cantonment Metro. The senior Finance Ministry official and his wife were returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara. He died on the spot; his wife was seriously injured. The driver was taken into custody after hospital discharge, police confirmed.
The Congress welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay on key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, calling it a victory for justice, equality, and fraternity. Jairam Ramesh said the verdict vindicates those who opposed the law, including dissenting Joint Parliamentary Committee members whose concerns were ignored but are now acknowledged.
The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate tomorrow on Israel’s airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The session was prompted by formal requests from Pakistan, representing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Kuwait, speaking for the Gulf Cooperation Council, highlighting growing international concern over the incident.
As the spotlight returned to Jamaica in search of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt watched from a stadium skybox. Though Oblique Seville may now hold the 100-meter world title, Bolt’s iconic presence still overshadows the sport. No other sprinter this century has matched his global fame beyond athletics.
In the match against Pakistan, young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma impressed with an aggressive start, surpassing Virat Kohli’s Power Play record. He scored 31 runs, the most by an Indian batsman in the Power Play against Pakistan. Previously, Kohli held the record with 29 runs in 2022, followed by Rohit Sharma with 28 runs the […]
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) vowed to escalate its protest against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of sexual misconduct. Demonstrators blocked his car en route from the MLA quarters to the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The agitation marks a growing demand for accountability amid the serious allegations against the legislator.
KCR’s daughter and BRS leader Kavitha met senior Congress leader P. Janardhan Reddy’s son Vishnu Vardhan Reddy today, holding a half-hour-long discussion. Kavitha is considering fielding Vishnu in the upcoming Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll. The meeting, focused on political strategies, has gained significance in the current Telangana landscape.
Reliance-owned Vantara received big relief from the Supreme Court in the temple elephant relocation case. The court ruled that Vantara committed no wrongdoing, stating that relocating elephants is permissible if done per regulations. These remarks came during a petition hearing opposing the transfer of Madhuri, an elephant from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, to the Vantara facility.
Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation initiative by Reliance, was established to shelter endangered animals. Housed in Gujarat, it has aided countless species. Recently, controversy erupted over alleged animal welfare violations and lack of transparency. Critics demand stricter oversight, while supporters highlight its conservation efforts.