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Typhoon Bualoi, along with floods and landslides, killed 51, left 14 missing, and injured 164 across northern and central Vietnam, causing nearly $608 million in damages. Over 238,000 houses, 89,000 hectares of crops, and infrastructure were affected. PM Pham Minh Chinh approved $96.5 million emergency aid for 15 impacted localities, as recovery efforts continue.
HDFC and ICICI Bank will offer same-day cheque clearance under RBI’s new settlement framework from October 4. Customers must maintain sufficient balance, ensure accurate cheque details, and preferably use the Positive Pay System, mandatory for cheques above ₹5 lakh. RBI’s continuous clearing Phase 1 starts October 2025, with Phase 2 in January 2026.
Bomb threats once again create chaos in Tamil Nadu. Threatening calls were received at CM Stalin’s residence, the governor’s mansion, and the state BJP office. The police, alerted by this, carried out inspections with dog squads. Authorities have tightened security after concluding that the calls were fake, as no explosives were found.
Boeing’s 777X is now set to enter commercial service in early 2027, delaying plans by a year and potentially triggering $2.5-$4 billion in accounting charges. Launch customer Lufthansa and Emirates are adjusting fleet plans. The delay, critical for Boeing’s long-haul strategy against Airbus, will be addressed during its October 29 earnings report.
President Trump notified Congress that the US is engaged in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, justifying recent lethal strikes on boats off Venezuela. At least 17 suspected traffickers were killed, labeled “unlawful combatants.” Critics question the legality, while Trump considers expanding operations against cartels on land in Venezuela.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Congress of “treachery” for not striking Pakistan after 26/11 under external pressure, citing P. Chidambaram’s remarks at the Shiv Sena’s Dusshera rally. He contrasted this with PM Modi’s strong response to terror attacks, praising his leadership and accusing rival Uddhav Thackeray of betraying party colleagues.
Protests erupted worldwide after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. From Barcelona to Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Tunis, and South America, demonstrators condemned the blockade. The flotilla, with 41 ships and over 400 people including Greta Thunberg and Ada Colau, was stopped by Israel, sparking calls for sanctions and solidarity.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launched the iconic Mysuru Dasara procession, marking his eighth time attending the festival as CM. He credited people’s blessings for the opportunity and noted a surge in tourist turnout this year. The CM also praised smooth festival conduct and acknowledged both good rains and flood-related crop losses in some districts.
Singapore authorities confirmed that singer Zubeen Garg died by drowning near Singapore’s St. John’s Island, not in a scuba diving mishap. He was in Singapore for India-ASEAN events. No foul play is suspected, but a coroner’s inquiry may follow. 2 associates were arrested in India as Assam Police investigates.
Bengal erupted in colors as sindoor khela ignited festive passion, bidding Goddess Durga an emotional farewell. Devotees surged through pandals, hearts ablaze with devotion. But relentless rains crashed the celebrations, drenching hopes and slowing the vibrant festival spirit in many regions, leaving some devotees seeking shelter yet holding onto their faith.
IPS officer Shikha Goel today assumed charge as Director General of Vigilance and Enforcement in Telangana. A 1994-batch officer, she will also continue leading the Cyber Security Bureau. In her post on X, Goel pledged to uphold transparency and accountability. Her appointment follows a major reshuffle of senior IPS and IAS officers.
IPS officer Shikha Goel today assumed charge as Director General of Vigilance and Enforcement in Telangana. A 1994-batch officer, she will also continue leading the Cyber Security Bureau. In her post on X, Goel pledged to uphold transparency and accountability. Her appointment follows a major reshuffle of senior IPS and IAS officers.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave a warning to Pakistan over its military build-up near the Sir Creek region. He stated that Pakistan is intentionally stirring the border dispute in the Sir Creek area. He added that even now the dispute of the Sir Creek still stirs, and India made many attempts to clear the issue. […]
India and Russia are finalising dates for President Vladimir Putin’s visit, expected between December 4 and 6. Jaipur, Agra, or Goa may host the summit instead of Delhi. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit in November to prepare. Lavrov earlier confirmed at the UNGA that Putin’s December India trip is part of ongoing diplomatic […]
Security tightened across UP’s Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun with police, PAC, RAF, and drones deployed for Dussehra. The move follows unrest on Sept 26 over the ‘I Love Muhammad’ poster row. Officials stressed vigilance at Ramlila, Durga Puja, and Ravan Dahan events, warning strict action for lapses. Intelligence agencies remain on alert.