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Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook account was briefly suspended over alleged policy violations, sparking political outrage. SP leaders accused the BJP of suppressing dissent. Meta restored the account, citing internal policies. Yadav claimed his posts on a journalist’s death and a Ballia case were wrongly flagged. IT Minister denied any central government role.
The Telangana Congress is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a GO granting 42% BC reservations in local bodies. The court cited violation of the 50% reservation cap. CM Revanth Reddy, with party leaders, is planning legal steps to ensure implementation of the poll promise.
Zeishan Quadri has been evicted from Bigg Boss 19 after receiving the fewest votes. His 7-week journey ends with reported earnings of Rs 15–35 lakhs (Rs 2–5 lakhs per week). The dramatic Weekend Ka Vaar episode saw Ashnoor, Baseer, and Neelam declared safe before Zeishan’s red light confirmed his shocking elimination.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 18 hours. On Friday, October 10, 74,468 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 26,878 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.86 crore on the same day.
SLPRB Assam has released the 2025 final result for constables, SIs, and other posts on slprbassam.in. Candidates must enter their registration/roll number and date of birth to download the scorecard PDF. Qualified applicants will now face the Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1,600 m (men), 800 m (women), and long jump.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is now available at just ₹78,899, with an additional ₹2,500 off on SBI credit card payments, reducing the price to ₹75,575. Trade-in bonuses up to ₹20,000 could bring it down to ₹56,000. This premium 5G flagship features a 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and 6.7″ AMOLED display.
Hyderabad District Election Officer Karnan announced that today is the final opportunity to apply for voting rights in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Applications submitted by this evening will be reviewed, and eligible individuals will be granted the right to vote. He urged all eligible residents to take advantage of this last chance to register.
India declared their first innings at 518/5 by lunch on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies. Key contributions came from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175), Shubman Gill (129), Sai Sudharsan (87), Dhruv Jurel (44), Nitish Reddy (43), and KL Rahul (38). Among West Indies bowlers, Warrican took 3 wickets and Roston Chase one.
Department of Telecommunications Secretary Neeraj Mittal stated that Google Pay has not yet joined the Fraud Risk Indicator system, raising concerns over transaction security on the platform. He emphasized that users currently lack protection on Google Pay, which holds a 30-35% share in India’s UPI transactions, making the issue key significant.
South Korean giant ‘Young One’ has begun the first phase of production near Warangal, Telangana. Notably, 100% of the T-shirts produced here are exported, each labeled ‘Made in Telangana, India.’ The textile unit is expected to create employment and opportunities for 12,000 people by 2029, marking a significant boost to the local economy.
PM Modi addressed a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, interacting with farmers and launching projects worth over ₹42,000 crore in agriculture and allied sectors. The initiatives aim to enhance farming, boost productivity, and strengthen allied industries, supporting India’s agricultural growth.
The Telangana High Court has advised the TG state govt to follow the old method for conducting local body polls, emphasizing that reservations must not exceed 50%. The court clarified that only JV9 was interfered with, not the election process. It also stated that proportional seats should be notified as open category for the polls.
The Election Commission has announced a phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide. The process will begin in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal, which are set for polls in 2026. However, SIR will be excluded in states with ongoing local polls. Specific dates for the revision will be announced soon.
President Droupadi Murmu begins her three-day visit to Gujarat today. She will offer aarti and participate in special prayers at the Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka. Later, she will attend the 71st convocation of Gujarat Vidyapeeth University, where she is scheduled to address the students as part of the official ceremony.
Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh announced he will not contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, calling himself a “true soldier” of the BJP. Sharing a photo with Amit Shah, he clarified he joined the party to serve, not seek office. His statement follows speculation after meetings with BJP leaders and RLM chief Kushwaha amid past election […]