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Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who resigned amid a political crisis, said President Macron is expected to appoint a new premier within 48 hours. He ruled out snap elections, stressed Macron should complete his term until 2027, and noted a parliamentary majority opposes dissolving the lower house, making a new premier likely.
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani said India’s digital infrastructure project, Finternet, will launch in 2026, using AI and asset tokenisation. It aims to unify assets like land, property, and bonds within regulatory frameworks, improve cross-border payments, and enable high-performance, compliant tokenised asset management globally.
Human waste was found in an overhead drinking water tank in Amachiapuram village, Madurai district, alarming over 1,000 residents, mostly from the Scheduled Caste community. Police detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of contaminating the tank. Officials ordered cleaning and health checks as villagers demanded immediate restoration of safe water.
Russia warned it would shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles, bomb launch sites and retaliate against the US if Washington supplies them to Ukraine, senior lawmaker Andrei Kartapolov said. He called deliveries limited and ineffective militarily, claiming Russia can intercept Tomahawks and would target suppliers and launchers with drones and missiles and bases.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Turkey today, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The tremor was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, GFZ added. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and local authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring for possible aftershocks in the affected region.
Congress has nominated Pramod Jain as its candidate for the upcoming Anta Assembly by-poll. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra congratulated Jain and expressed confidence in his ability to connect with voters. The party aims to secure a strong win in the crucial by-election to strengthen its position in the state assembly.
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.