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AIIMS suspended Dr. AK Bisoi, head of CTVS, following serious complaints of workplace bullying and sexual harassment by a female nurse. The Nurses’ Union escalated the issue to the PMO, citing threats, retaliation, and a hostile environment. Dr. V. Devagourou has been appointed interim head pending the outcome of a formal inquiry.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her cousin and two other minors in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police said the cousin lured her to a secluded area where the assault occurred. The severely injured girl reached home and was hospitalised. All three accused were detained and booked under the POCSO Act and BNS provisions.
Space-tech start-up GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, India’s largest privately built Earth observation satellite, in early next year. The 160 kg satellite features advanced SyncFused Opto-SAR technology for high-resolution, all-weather imaging. It aims to support defense, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring with data.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, an OBC man was allegedly forced to wash a Brahmin’s feet and drink the water as punishment for sharing an AI-edited image. The incident, caught on video, occurred in a temple. Four men were booked. Congress condemned the act, calling it inhumane and unconstitutional, demanding action against caste-based humiliation.
Six workers died after a mine collapsed following an explosion in Tora Warai, central Kurram district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Rescue officials confirmed the blast triggered a structural failure inside the mine. The explosion also caused a sudden rise in water levels, complicating rescue efforts at the site.
SBI has declared the 2025 Circle Based Officer (CBO) exam results today. Qualified candidates can access their results via sbi.bank.in. The selection includes an online test, screening, and a personal interview. Over 2,000 posts are being filled. Candidates should monitor the website for interview schedules and final updates.
Prabhas teams up with ‘Sita Ramam’ director Hanu Raghavapudi for a pre-Independence action drama, produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Though the title wasn’t officially announced, actor Pradeep Ranganathan seemingly confirmed it as ‘Fauji’ during a Chennai event. He praised the film’s visuals, calling them extraordinary, before joking about the reveal.
Salman Khan stood firm on his film ‘Sikandar’ despite its failure, praising its story. He took a sharp dig at director AR Murugadoss for criticizing his punctuality, highlighting the director’s recent film’s poor performance. The comments sparked backlash from Sivakarthikeyan’s fans. Salman is now shooting ‘Battle of Galwan.’
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon will represent India at the 2025 World Health Summit in Berlin, delivering a keynote on Women’s Health Global Wealth. As UNFPA India’s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, Kriti Sanon’s participation highlights the impact of investing in women’s health. She also launched a skincare brand.
A small junction named ‘Pakistan Mukku’ in Kunnathoor panchayat, near the Kollam-Pathanamthitta border in Kerala, has sparked a political row. The issue arose after the PWD installed a name board following road work. BJP state general secretary Anoop Antony Joseph objected, linking the name to broader geopolitical sensitivities and public sentiment.
Israel’s Parliament hailed Trump as a president of peace and will campaign for his 2026 Nobel Peace Prize nomination. PM Netanyahu also announced Trump will receive Israel’s highest civilian award for his role in Middle East peace efforts. This follows Trump being overlooked for the 2025 Nobel, awarded to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado.
The BJP has nominated Sat Sharma, Ali Mohammad Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan for three of the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir. All three filed their nomination papers in Srinagar. The submissions were made before Assembly Secretary and Returning Officer Manoj Kumar Pandita ahead of the upcoming elections.
Indian indices closed marginally lower on October 13 after a volatile session, with Nifty 50 ending at 25,227.35, supported by late buying. Easing US-China tensions and Middle East peace talks aided recovery. Sensex fell 173 points. Sectors like IT and metals declined, while Bharti Airtel and Adani Ports were among key Nifty gainers.
Jan Suraaj released 65 more candidates for Bihar 2025 polls, totaling 116 so far. Prashant Kishor’s name is again absent, though he’s expected to contest from Raghopur. The list emphasizes caste and minority representation. With Bihar heading for a triangular contest, Jan Suraaj’s growing presence may reshape outcomes amid voter fatigue with traditional alliances.
A controversy erupted after Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi excluded women from his first press conference, highlighting a deeper power struggle over the Afghan Embassy in Delhi. Embassy staff, aligned with the former Afghan government, now fear for their safety. India’s MEA denies any involvement in the press interaction with Muttaqi.