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The Noida International Airport (Jewar) will be inaugurated on October 30, with flights commencing 45 days later, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. He said airlines are eager to operate, with 10 cities likely connected in phase one. The project faced two delays, first from September last year, then April.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a ₹1,000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates aged 20-25 under the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme. Earlier limited to intermediate pass candidates, the scheme now extends to degree holders for up to two years. Nitish said this will support youth in pursuing skill training and competitive exams preparation.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of shielding those undermining democracy. Speaking at a key conference, he alleged that voter names were deleted using fake login IDs, with lakhs of votes deliberately removed. Citing Karnataka pollss, he claimed 6,800 votes were deleted.
India reacted cautiously to the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence pact, which states aggression against one equals aggression against both. Calling it a formalization of long-standing ties, India said it will assess implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests across all domains.
A lawsuit has been filed in the US against Boeing over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Families of four victims have accused Boeing of negligence due to design flaws. The petition also names parts manufacturer Honeywell. The victims’ families seek accountability, while Boeing has not yet issued an official response.
A cloudburst struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district late Wednesday, triggering a landslide that buried six houses in Nandanagar Ghat’s Kuntri Langafali ward near the Alaknanda River. Seven people were inside, two were rescued alive, while five remain missing. District authorities confirmed relief and rescue operations are ongoing to locate survivors.
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, feared being shot by police and agreed to surrender only peacefully, Sheriff Nate Brooksby said. Charged with capital murder, Robinson faces the death penalty amid DNA and messages linking him to the killing. The Utah Valley campus remains somber, reflecting on the tragedy and political tensions it exposed.
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has locked ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s national ID, barring her and several family members from voting in February elections. Following her ousting on August 5, 2024, Hasina faces trial in absentia for alleged crimes during a student-led uprising, while senior Awami League leaders remain underground or in exile.
The two-day Traffic and Road Safety Summit-2025 will begin today in Hyderabad, led by the Hyderabad City Security Council. TG Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event at Jal Vihar on Necklace Road. The summit will see participation from business leaders, road safety experts, startups, and NGOs to discuss solutions for safer urban mobility.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Council sessions have commenced and are expected to continue for the next ten days. During this period, the NDA govt will introduce several key bills to replace six existing ordinances. Notable among them are amendments to the Panchayat Raj and Municipal Acts, along with the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicle […]
Britain is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state this weekend, following US President Donald Trump’s departure after his state visit. PM Keir Starmer had warned action would follow unless Israel eased Gaza’s suffering and agreed to a ceasefire. Israel argues recognition would reward Hamas, while France, Canada, and Australia plan similar moves.
The IMD forecast for Bengaluru predicts cloudy skies with light rain till Sunday, with temperatures around 28°C by day and 20°C at night. Humidity will range between 64% and 86%. From Monday, rainfall will intensify with heavier showers expected, though no official alerts have been issued, keeping conditions moderate yet manageable.
Around 2,500 tourists were stranded in Mussoorie as rains and cloudbursts blocked the Dehradun road for a second day, leaving 15 dead and 16 missing in Uttarakhand. Himachal also saw landslides kill three. CM Dhami vowed swift restoration of services, while CM Sukhu pledged relocation of people from unsafe buildings to secure shelters.
US President Donald Trump named India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan among 23 nations tied to drug production or trafficking, calling it a threat to American lives. He accused China of fueling fentanyl and synthetic drug epidemics, and the Taliban of profiting from narcotics. Inclusion, however, doesn’t necessarily reflect poor cooperation or enforcement.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said GST reforms from Sept 22 will trigger a “virtuous cycle” of consumption, production, investment, and jobs, lowering living costs. Praising PM Modi’s vision in technology and development, he highlighted citizen-centric railways reforms focused on affordability, safety, and improved travel experiences to build India’s future.