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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.
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.
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.
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.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said India procured military hardware worth ₹1.2 lakh crore from domestic industries by the end of 2024–25. He emphasized the government’s strong push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing to counter evolving national security challenges. He also underlined the importance of preparing advanced drone technology.
The Supreme Court will hear on October 10 a plea challenging the Madras High Court’s rejection of a CBI probe into the September 27 Karur stampede, which killed 41 during Vijay’s rally. BJP leader Uma Anandan filed the appeal seeking an independent probe to ensure transparency and justice for the victims and their families affected […]
The Supreme Court denied bail to Alemla Jamir, a self-styled Cabinet Minister of the NSCN-IM, in a terror funding case. A bench led by Justices MM Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma said the trial is ongoing. The court stated it is not inclined to grant bail at this stage, citing the seriousness of the allegations […]
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar urged the Centre to declare the North Bengal landslips a national disaster. After visiting affected areas, he called for joint Centre-State efforts and a special relief package. He stressed this was essential for proper rehabilitation and compensation for those impacted by the devastation.
The Srisailam project, located in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district, has received a record 2,105 TMC of floodwater since June 1, surpassing previous highs of 2,039 TMC in 1994-95 and 2022-23. Officials expect another 100 TMC this season. Also, 1,382 TMC from the Krishna basin and 3,905 TMC from the Godavari have flowed into the Bay […]
The Delhi Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate is carrying out searches today, Oct 7, at 15 premises across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, and Haryana linked to the Tech Support scam. The operation is part of a probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following multiple FIRs filed by Delhi Police against Karan […]
PM Modi today reminisced about taking oath as Gujarat’s Chief Minister in 2001, marking 25 years of public service. Sharing pictures on X, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of India for their continued blessings, saying his constant endeavour has been to uplift citizens’ lives and contribute to the progress of the nation that […]
Kerala is likely to receive moderate showers in central and parts of north Kerala till October 10. The IMD has issued a yellow alert from October 8-10 for several districts, including Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Kannur, with rainfall expected between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm daily.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty recorded her statement with Mumbai Police’s EOW over a ₹60 crore fraud, questioned for 4.5 hours at her residence and submitting documents about her advertising company’s transactions. Earlier, husband Raj Kundra was interrogated, and authorities will summon him again next week for the next round of questioning.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and snowfall today in high-altitude areas, including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution, stay updated on weather conditions, and take necessary safety measures while moving through these vulnerable districts.