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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai’s fully underground Metro 3, completing the 33.5-km Aqua Line from Aarey to Colaba. The newly opened 11.2-km stretch links key business hubs like Nariman Point, BKC, and Lower Parel. The project aims to ease road and suburban train congestion.
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These molecular structures have large porous spaces allowing gases and chemicals to pass through. MOFs have applications in carbon capture, water harvesting from air, gas storage, and catalyzing chemical reactions.
Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will contest from Raghopur, his family bastion, and Phulparas in Madhubani in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Phulparas is currently represented by JD(U)’s Sheela Kumari. His dual-seat strategy signals a bold political move against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s stronghold.
TVK has submitted a request to the DGP seeking approval for party chief Vijay’s visit to Karur. He plans to meet families of the 41 victims who died in the September 27 stampede. The party also urged authorities to provide adequate security for the visit, ensuring safety and smooth coordination during the emotional outreach.
California has officially declared Deepavali a state holiday, becoming the third US state to do so as a landmark move. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra. The decision marks a significant recognition of the Indian diaspora and the cultural importance of the festival of lights.
Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh confirmed Nitish Kumar as the NDA’s chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He dismissed any rift among alliance partners regarding seat-sharing. Talks are ongoing, and a final agreement will be reached soon, ensuring a united front for the crucial state polls.
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 93rd Foundation Day today. Established on October 8, 1932, it was originally called the Royal Indian Air Force during British rule, with ‘Royal’ dropped after India became a Republic in 1950. Its motto, “Touch the Sky with Glory,” is inspired by Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita.
Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, 35, known for hits like “Kali Camaro” and “Shaandaar,” passed away after battling injuries from a September 27 road accident in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. He was under treatment at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. MLA Partap Singh Bajwa confirmed his death, mourning the singer’s untimely demise and celebrating his soulful musical legacy.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty, father of Dulquer Salmaan, is reportedly under legal scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate raided his Chennai property today, Oct 8. Eight ED officers with CRPF personnel searched ‘Wayfare Films’ premises. The action follows recent Kerala and Tamil Nadu raids probing luxury car smuggling and illegal forex, implicating Dulquer.
Traffic changes in Ghaziabad will affect vehicle movement near the civil terminal, especially during peak hours for Air Force Day today at Hindon Air Force Station. Commuters should use alternative routes. Heavy commercial vehicles will be restricted on key roads, including ALT Chauraha, Rotary Roundabout, Karhera Cut, Mohannagar, and Karan Gate.
An LPG truck carrying cylinders collided with a tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway near Dudu, sparking a massive fire and multiple loud explosions late Tuesday night. Debris scattered meters away, and one person was killed. Flames and blasts were visible kilometers away. Traffic halted as police and fire teams rushed to contain the situation.
The ED raided 17 Kerala and Tamil Nadu locations, probing luxury car smuggling and illegal forex. Residences of actors Prithviraj, Dulquer Salman, and Amit Chakkalackal were searched. The syndicate allegedly imported high-end vehicles via Bhutan and Nepal using forged documents and fraudulent RTOs, selling them to high-net-worth individuals, violating FEMA rules.
British PM Keir Starmer has arrived in India today for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. During his stay, he will meet Indian leaders to discuss key areas including economic cooperation, security, and trade. UK officials stated the visit underscores both nations’ commitment to a strategic partnership for mutual growth.
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa survived an attack as 500 protesters threw rocks at his car in Canar, causing bullet and stone damage. Five people were detained, facing terrorism and attempted assassination charges. The incident occurred amid Indigenous protests over diesel subsidy cuts, with reports of police and military violence against demonstrators.
An encounter broke out in Rajouri, J&K, after terrorists fired on a police search team in Beeranthub. The Special Operations Group, Army, and CRPF launched a joint operation, cordoning the area. No casualties have been reported so far. Security forces also initiated a cordon-and-search operation in Dharni Top, Udhampur, with operations ongoing.