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CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 3.45-km elevated Patna Metro section with three stations, Patliputra Bus Terminal, Zero Mile, and Bhoothnath, just before the assembly poll announcement. He also laid foundation stones for six underground stations, including Patna Junction. A 9.35-km tunnel connecting them is part of Corridor 1’s development.
A major commotion erupted in the Supreme Court when a lawyer attempted to attack Chief Justice of India BR Gavai by trying to throw a shoe at him. Fellow lawyers quickly intervened and stopped him. The lawyer shouted slogans accusing the CJI of insulting Sanatana Dharma. Unfazed, the CJI stated he wasn’t afraid of such […]
French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigned today, just hours after forming his new cabinet. Taking office on Sept 9, 2025, Lecornu faced threats from allies and opponents over his ministerial choices, seen as too right-wing or insufficient. His resignation adds to France’s political crisis, with a fragmented parliament leaving no group holding a clear majority.
The Kerala High Court has ordered a SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold-plating controversy, led by ADGP H. Venkatesh with five members, to submit a confidential report within a month. The move follows Devasom Vigilance findings of gold discrepancies, sparking heated protests in the Kerala Assembly over missing gold plates from the temple’s sanctum sanctorum.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Ladakh UT, and Jodhpur Central Jail’s SP on a plea by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the NSA. Currently lodged in Jodhpur jail, Wangchuk was granted access to his custody order and medical care. The hearing is set for October […]
A five-year-old lion, Sheryaar, at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo went missing on October 3, prompting an overnight search. Brought from Bannerghatta Park in 2023, he was later found safe within the secured 50-acre safari zone. Officials deployed drones, camera traps, and monitoring teams. The zoo said such behaviour is normal, with lions returning within days.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of the 3.6 km elevated stretch of the Patna Metro’s priority corridor today. Public operations begin October 7. He also laid the foundation stone for six underground stations, including Patna Junction, and a 9.35 km tunnel, marking a major milestone in Patna’s urban transport development.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the central govt, Ladakh administration, and Jodhpur jail on the plea filed by activist Sonam’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo. She challenged her husband’s arrest under the National Security Act following protests in Leh and Ladakh. The bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria passed the order today.
PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, where he underwent a cardio angiogram today. His son, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, said he is in the ICU under observation and stable, with doctors advising two days of rest as an inpatient. The hospital is yet to release an official medical bulletin on […]
The ‘Super Moon’ will be visible tonight (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday), offering a rare celestial spectacle. Astronomers explain that the moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon, making it a supermoon. This phenomenon occurs only on special occasions when the moon is closest to Earth.
MNM chief Kamal Haasan will visit Karur today at 2:30 pm to meet families of the 41 victims, including children, of last week’s tragic stampede at a TVK event led by Vijay. Police have arrested two TVK functionaries, while senior leaders remain missing, facing charges of culpable homicide, attempted murder, and endangering public safety.
AP CM Chandrababu will present an award to Tadipatri Municipality today in Vijayawada. The municipality secured first place in the state under the Swarnandhra Swachhandra program. Commissioner Sivaramakrishna and Municipal Chairman JC Prabhakar Reddy will receive the award, recognizing Tadipatri’s outstanding performance in urban management.
The J&K govt ordered schools in Jammu to close today and on Oct 7 following an IMD forecast of heavy rainfall. Earlier downpours caused significant damage, including destroyed homes, sunken roads, and ruined crops in Rajouri. Multiple landslides have blocked key routes, prompting preemptive closures of all government and private schools across the division.
INS Androth, built in Kolkata, is a new-generation anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Designed for high-speed operations, it features advanced sensors, stealth capabilities, and lightweight torpedoes. The vessel enhances coastal defense with its superior maneuverability. It showcases India’s growing naval manufacturing capabilities.
Odisha’s historic city of Cuttack remained tense after violence erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion, reportedly over loud music in Dargah Bazaar. The clashes prompted a 36-hour curfew, internet suspension, and a bandh call. Political leaders appealed for peace as authorities struggled to restore order in the city known for communal harmony.