India

Vehicles without functional FASTag will be charged twice the applicable user fee if paying in cash

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar campaign to return Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. The campaign promotes awareness, access, and action via portals like UDGAM and support from banks and regulators

Security forces in Manipur arrested 12 militants from banned outfits including UKNA, KCP, and PLA within 24 hours. Arms, ammunition, and drugs were seized. CKMA’s top leader was also held. Security checks and patrols have been intensified statewide

A tragic accident near Kalimpong killed four people and injured three when a car fell into a 50-foot ditch. Locals blame glare from another vehicle. Poor weather and road conditions are under scrutiny. Victims are receiving treatment

Cheques deposited from October 4 will be cleared within a few hours on the same day under the RBI guidelines

PM Modi launched youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, including PM-SETU, Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, and the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme. Bihar Yuva Ayog and a skill university were also inaugurated to empower youth.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao will inaugurate the 10th FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore on October 11. The event will feature 70 student teams from 101 colleges, showcasing self-built vehicles and innovations to a jury of automotive experts.

A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over Nanga village in J-K’s Samba district along the International Border. Security forces launched a search operation to rule out airdropping of weapons or narcotics, while security was heightened in nearby villages.

PM Modi welcomed reports of progress in Gaza hostage talks, praising Donald Trump’s peace initiative and reiterating India’s support for a lasting resolution. Hamas has indicated readiness to release hostages, with Trump warning of consequences if no deal is signed.

Two Indian tourists were jailed for five years and one month and sentenced to 12 cane strokes each in Singapore for robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotels. The men admitted to tying up, slapping, and threatening their victims.

England Women started their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 10-wicket win over South Africa in Guwahati. Linsey Smith starred with the ball, while Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones completed a flawless chase in just 14.1 overs

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the 49kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Norway with a total lift of 199kg. North Korea’s Ri Song Gum claimed gold, while Thailand’s Thanyathon Sukcharoen took bronze

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja struck centuries to give India a commanding 286-run lead over the West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad. The hosts dominated Day Two, leaving the visitors under pressure going into the weekend

Bengaluru Torpedoes clinched a thrilling five-set win over Goa in the Prime Volleyball League at Hyderabad, with Jalen Penrose starring and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lending support from the stands

World Championships bronze medallist Mohammad Husamuddin began with a dominant 5:0 win at the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. Bhawna Sharma and Parthvi Grehwal impressed in women’s bouts, as Services boxers and top national talent showcased their skills across categories

Wicketkeeper-batter M Mamta will captain the Hyderabad senior women’s team in the BCCI T20 championship starting October 8 in Gwalior. The squad features a mix of experienced and young players, with K Tejaswini among the stand-byes

The Indian Padel Federation will host India’s first-ever FIP Silver Padel championship in Hyderabad from October 12 to 15, offering a record Rs 15 lakh prize pool. The event will feature top international players alongside India’s emerging padel talent

Top Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Ashwini Ponnappa sent motivational messages to the 25-member Indian squad preparing for the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, urging them to focus, enjoy the competition, and make use of home advantage

The Centre has issued a nationwide advisory cautioning against prescribing cough and cold medications to children under two years, following reports of child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated syrups in Madhya Pradesh. Investigations are ongoing, with multi-agency teams probing all possible causes.

SCCL is set to supply 2.88 million tonnes of G-11 grade coal annually from its Naini coal block in Odisha to Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation. A Fuel Supply Agreement is expected to be finalised within 10 days. This marks a key milestone in SCCL’s inter-state coal supply operations, with Tamil Nadu becoming the first consumer of coal from the Naini block.

When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability

Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s words of reconciliation and assimilation should be heeded by those who thrive on divide-and-rule politics

A pioneering genetic study by CCMB researchers has revealed that Sindhis settled in western India possess a distinct genetic profile compared to their Pakistani counterparts. The research highlights ancient East Asian admixtures, possibly from Mongolian migrations, and recent assimilation with local groups like the Konkanis.