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UIDAI has announced a one-year waiver on charges for mandatory biometric updates in children’s Aadhaar. Children aged 5 to 17 can update their biometrics, iris, and photo for free starting October 1, 2025. As per Aadhaar rules, biometric updates are mandatory once at age five and again after the age of fifteen.
Heavy rain triggered landslides in Darjeeling’s Jasbir village near Mirik, killing two people. An iron bridge connecting Mirik and Kurseong collapsed, severing key routes. Roads between Darjeeling hills, Siliguri, and Sikkim were blocked or submerged. Rescue teams are working amid disrupted connectivity and worsening weather conditions.
Elon Musk confirmed that the early beta of Grokipedia, a Wikipedia competitor developed by his xAI company, will launch in two weeks. The announcement came via Musk’s official X account, where he retweeted a post by an X user, highlighting the platform’s ambitious goals and the upcoming release, signaling a new contender in online knowledge.
The national conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) begins today in Jaipur, Rajasthan, announced TAPAS State President Hanumantha Rao and General Secretary Suresh. A total of 175 teachers from Telangana are participating in the event, which runs until October 7. Key resolutions on teachers’ issues and the TET are expected.
BRS leader KTR condemned the deaths of seven children in Chhindwara after consuming a poisonous cough syrup, calling it pure criminality. He urged immediate blacklisting of the manufacturer and prosecution of approving authorities. He also criticised the BJP’s Double‑Engine Sarkar model, accusing it of systemic corruption in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Days after the Karur rally stampede that killed 41 and injured 60, BJP’s Khushbu Sundar called it a “planned” and “created” incident. She blamed DMK and CM MK Stalin for inadequate space, alleged negligence, questioned police lathi charges, and highlighted crowd surges, power outages, and chaos during Vijay’s delayed arrival at the rally.
The Railway Dept has announced the commencement of regular services of the Amrit Bharat train through Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, with a scheduled stop at Vizianagaram railway station. The Brahmapur-Surat Amrit Bharat Weekly Express (Train No. 19021/22) will depart from Brahmapur every Monday and from Surat every Sunday.
Pradeep Ranganathan, known for back-to-back hits, is set to entertain audiences with “Dude,” releasing for Diwali 2025. His other film, “Love Insurance Kompany” (LIK), was initially slated for the same festival but postponed to avoid a clash. Latest buzz hints at a December 2025 release, though official confirmation is pending. Directed by Vignesh Shivan.
During filming of the movie ‘Mandadi’, starring actor Suhas, a technical crew boat capsized while shooting important scenes in sea regions. Cameras worth around ₹1 crore sank, and two individuals submerged in water. They were rescued. The incident occurred off the Tondi coastline in Ramanathapuram district.
Veteran Bollywood actress Sandhya Shantaram, known for her iconic roles in films like ‘Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje’ and ‘Navrang’, has passed away. A prominent face of 1950s and 60s cinema, she was also the wife of legendary filmmaker Shantaram. Her graceful performances and artistic legacy will continue to motivate generations of film lovers.
September saw several hits, including Teja Sajja’s action-adventure “Mirai,” directed by Kartik Gattamneni and produced by People Media Factory. Jio Hotstar confirmed the film will stream from October 10, 2025, in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Fans are curious whether the OTT version will include the deleted scenes removed from theaters.
All elaborate arrangements have been completed for the 25th convocation of Hyderabad Central University (HCU). The convocation will be held on October 7 at the Global Peace Auditorium at Shanti Sarovar, Gachibowli. At this ceremony, arrangements were made to award degrees to 1,717 students, medals to 182 meritorious students, and Ph.D degrees to 242 people.
World Teachers Day 2025: Theme & Its SignificanceWorld Teachers Day 2025 is celebrated today annually across the world. The day is observed to recognise the hard work and dedication of teachers worldwide. This day is dedicated to the contribution of educators in shaping the future. The theme for 2025 is ‘Recasting teaching as a collaborative […]
Tata Capital, a Tata Group subsidiary, is launching its IPO tomorrow, pricing shares between ₹310 and ₹326. The company aims to raise ₹15,512 crore, having already secured ₹4,642 crore from anchor investors. In the grey market, Tata Capital shares are trading at a premium of ₹24-₹26 above the issue’s upper price band.
Punjab Kings batsman Shashank Singh lauded captain Shreyas Iyer as a superb captain who leads by example and allows players freedom. Shashank admitted his own mistake in a run‑out during IPL 2025’s Qualifier 2, calling Iyer’s scolding justified. Despite flaws in the final, Shashank says the team is rising.