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Noida Police have issued a traffic advisory to the commuters for October 1 and 2. They have taken this decision in view of the Dussehra and idol immersion activity. Various roads are closed and diverted around Ramlila venues and immersion sites. However, emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire services are allowed on these roads.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a blazing century off 78 balls in the Youth Test against Australia U19, hitting eight sixes and surpassing captain Ayush Mhatre’s record for most sixes by an Indian in Youth Tests. With 15 sixes overall, Suryavanshi now holds the record. His aggressive innings has put India U19 in a commanding position.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru with a persistent fever. Doctors are monitoring his condition, though it’s not considered serious. Tests are ongoing. His hospitalisation has sparked concern among party members and leaders nationwide, with many sending wishes for a speedy recovery.
Trump warned the US government will “probably” shut down as funding expires at midnight, with no deal reached between Democrats and Republicans. Bitter talks included a controversial AI video mocking Democrats. Trump blamed them, threatening public sector cuts, while Senate vote requirements stall funding amid his second presidency’s agency dismantling.
The Ladakh administration dismissed victimisation claims regarding Sonam Wangchuk, citing credible inputs. It flagged financial irregularities at HIAL, SECMOL’s FCRA violations, and accused Wangchuk of provocative remarks during his hunger strike. Authorities termed his actions politically motivated and urged calm, stressing ongoing investigations and dialogue.
US President Donald Trump warned drugmakers of an additional 5-8% tariff if no deal is reached, following his recent 100% tariff announcement on patented imports. Firms with US plants are exempt. Pfizer struck a deal, investing $70 billion in R&D and domestic manufacturing, gaining a three-year grace period while offering discounted drugs via TrumpRx.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines on Tuesday night, forcing residents to flee homes. The tremor, centred 17 km northeast of Bogo City, caused power outages in Cebu and damaged a historic stone church. Authorities warned of aftershocks, though no casualties were reported. Coastal residents were advised to avoid beaches and move inland.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan hit out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for calling EBCs a “power bank,” accusing the NDA of treating them as a “vote bank.” Paswan said he never divided Biharis by caste and sees all as one. He urged young leaders not to deepen caste-based divisions in politics.
TN officials released video evidence to counter misinformation spreading online in the wake of the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally. The footage showed massive crowds gathering well before TVK leader Vijay’s arrival. Authorities urged the public to refrain from speculation and rely on verified information as investigations continue.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a one-day state mourning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following the death of senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra. Malhotra passed away today after being under treatment at AIIMS for several days. His passing marks the end of an era in Delhi’s political landscape and public service legacy.
Databricks has launched Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity to help organizations securely build and scale AI apps. Integrated with existing security stacks, it unifies enterprise data via the Lakehouse architecture for better threat visibility. The platform offers real-time analytics and AI-powered search to detect and prevent emerging cyberattacks.
The Election Commission of India released Bihar’s final electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision process. Officials confirmed that 65 lakh names were deleted following scrutiny of claims and objections. The Chief Electoral Officer shared the update on Facebook, tagging the ECI ahead of the upcoming Assembly Elections.
Union Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav said India aims to build an integrated healthcare model. To globalize Ayurveda, the government is focusing on evidence-based research. Institutions like CCRAS are conducting high-quality clinical trials to validate Ayurvedic practices and enhance their global credibility through international collaboration.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan likened Prashant Kishor’s political style to that of AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal. He noted both made repeated allegations while seeking political ground. Paswan added that Kejriwal, like Kishor now, was vocal initially but grew silent after becoming Delhi’s Chief Minister.
Maharashtra Congress has appointed senior leaders as coordinators for the 2026 State Legislative Council elections. Balasaheb Thorat, former minister and CWC member, will coordinate Pune’s graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies. The party announced the decision in an official statement today, highlighting its strategic plans for the upcoming elections.