follow us:
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.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an aerodrome license to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The airport is operated by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (NMIAL). NMIA will become the second airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, enhancing connectivity and easing air traffic congestion.
A two-year-old girl, Aryatara Shakya, was chosen as Nepal’s new Kumari, a living goddess worshipped during the Dashain festival. Paraded through Kathmandu, she will reside in a temple palace and bless devotees. Though traditionally secluded, modern Kumaris now receive education and support but face challenges adjusting after their tenure ends.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower after a volatile session, marking their eighth consecutive decline amid foreign fund outflows and RBI rate hike fears. The Sensex dropped 97.32 points to close at 80,267.62. Over eight sessions, it has lost 2,746.34 points, or 3.30%, despite intraday highs and selective stock recoveries.
The rupee hit an all-time low of 88.79 against the US dollar, falling 4 paise due to sustained foreign outflows and global trade tensions. A sharp drop in crude oil prices cushioned the fall. Forex traders added that a weaker dollar also helped limit further depreciation of the Indian currency, offering temporary market relief.
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG’ had a record-breaking weekend, grossing over Rs. 250 crore worldwide. On Monday, it still managed a solid Rs. 10 crore globally, despite reduced footfalls from hiked ticket prices, which are now normalized in Telangana. Directed by Sujeeth, the film stars Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Mohan, with music by Thaman.
The Bombay High Court denied a plea to quash a rape case against a 29-year-old man who married a minor girl. The court held marriage and parenthood don’t nullify charges under the POCSO Act. The man claimed a consensual relationship and registered marriage after the girl turned 18, which was rejected.