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Former Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak denied ordering excessive force during the Gen Z protests. The protests saw thousands rally in Kathmandu, resulting in 76 deaths over two days. Nineteen demonstrators were killed during police firing on the first day, sparking widespread criticism of the government’s response.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called her Nobel Peace Prize a tribute to all Venezuelans fighting for freedom. She urged continued global support, especially from the US and President Trump. Machado said the award strengthens their resolve to achieve a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela, calling it a historic moment.
The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ground Air India’s entire Boeing 787 fleet. Citing safety concerns after recent technical failures, the body stressed urgent inspection of electrical systems. Incidents on flights AI-117 and AI-154 have raised alarms over passenger safety and aircraft reliability.
US President Trump’s hopes for the Nobel Peace Prize were dashed as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won this year. The White House responded with criticism, accusing the Nobel Committee of prioritizing politics over genuine peacemaking efforts. The decision has sparked debate over the award’s impartiality and purpose.
Russian drone and missile attacks injured at least 20 people in Kyiv and damaged several residential buildings, according to officials. The strikes also triggered power outages across large parts of Ukraine. In a separate assault in the southeast, a child was killed, further highlighting the conflict’s devastating impact on civilians.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan met PM Modi in Delhi, urging the Centre’s help to stabilize the State’s finances. He downplayed political differences, focusing on collaboration. Describing the closed-door meeting as “positive, healthy, hopeful, and optimistic,” Vijayan expressed confidence in securing assistance for Kerala’s welfare.
US President Donald Trump’s frustration peaked after missing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The prestigious honor celebrates efforts in promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and advancing human rights. Machado’s recognition highlights her global impact.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. As reported by “Bar and Bench,” he stated that several social media pages and websites misuse his image for business promotions. He also cited a disturbing instance of a deepfake picture featuring him with his grandchild, prompting legal action.
Chennai’s PTI office received an emailed bomb threat that police later confirmed was a hoax. In the past month, about 20–30 such false threats were reported, all traced to fake email IDs. Cops evacuated the office, deployed sniffer dogs and BDDS, and now are working to trace the sender’s IP address.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. As reported by “Bar and Bench,” he stated that several social media pages and websites misuse his image for business promotions. He also cited a disturbing instance of a deepfake picture featuring him with his grandchild, prompting legal action.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition today demanding the prompt restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood and enforcement of its December 2023 directives. A bench led by CJI BR Gavai will preside. Although the Centre was asked to respond by August 14, it has yet to file any reply. It is known that many […]
The highly anticipated Nobel Peace Prize will be declared today at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. This award is presented to individuals or organisations that have played a key role by promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and developing human rights. The award is stirring talk this year as Trump argues he deserves it for ending […]
The Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalise Bihar assembly seat-sharing, with RJD and Congress disagreeing over Congress’ allocation. To resolve this, RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav will chair a parliamentary board meeting in Patna today at Rabri Devi’s residence. Before this, Tejashwi Yadav will lead a 12 PM board meeting, focusing on RJD’s election strategy.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet will meet today, October 10, with another key meeting scheduled within a week. A crucial decision regarding the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears of government employees is likely to be taken. Reports confirm that the issue of employee DA has been officially included in the meeting’s agenda for discussion.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore southern Philippines near Manay, Davao Oriental, prompting a tsunami warning. Phivolcs urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground due to possible waves over one metre and aftershocks. The US Tsunami Warning System warned hazardous waves could affect coasts within 300 km of the epicenter. No damage reported.