Madras High Court will pronounce its verdict on pleas challenging the Speaker’s order accepting the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs. The verdict coincides with the counting of votes for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections. Madras High Court will pronounce its verdict on Friday in cases challenging the Speaker’s order accepting the resignations of six All … Read more
Strict security measures for the IAF’s 94th anniversary air show at Varanasi’s Namo Ghat. To ensure fighter jet safety and prevent bird-hits, the sale and slaughter of meat and fish is banned in a 30-km radius around the venue from Oct 19. Strict security and sanitation measures are being taken during the grand air show … Read more
India’s MP CP Joshi, at the UNGA, called for comprehensive UN reforms. He stressed the need to expand the UN Security Council in both permanent and elected categories and revitalize the UN General Assembly to make the global body more representative. India has called for broader reforms of the United Nations, including expansion of the … Read more
Following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and other Maharashtra districts. Temperatures are significantly above normal. The alert will be in effect until Oct 10. As the southwest monsoon pulls back, initial hot and humid conditions in Mumbai intensified into isolated … Read more
Vote counting for the Dharapuram Assembly by-election began on Friday across 14 tables. 22 candidates, including from TVK, DMK and AIADMK, are contesting. The polling recorded an 80.25% turnout. Security has been heightened in Tiruppur. The counting of votes for the Dharapuram Assembly constituency by-election held on October 6 began on Friday, with the process … Read more
Congress leader Pawan Khera attacked PM Modi over US visa curbs, accusing him of letting President Trump ‘bully’ him. Khera cited high H-1B fees and the suspension of the PERM programme for Indian IT firms as major issues for professionals. Congress Slams PM Modi, Alleges He’s ‘Bullied’ by Trump on Visas Congress leader Pawan Khera … Read more
The US government has suspended several major IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, and Capgemini, from the federal programme that sponsors foreign workers for employment-based green cards. The US Department of Labor also suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labor Certification, also known as PERM, programme. Officials said … Read more
A patient died and two others were injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded inside a private ambulance in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The patient was being referred to another facility when the blast occurred, causing the vehicle to catch fire. A patient died after an oxygen cylinder exploded inside a private ambulance at Udala College in … Read more
Indian para-shooters staged a protest against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in New Delhi during the send-off for the 2026 Asian Para Games, alleging unfair selection practices and last-minute changes in policy by the governing body. Indian para-shooters staged a protest against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in New Delhi during the official … Read more
GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rise 2.50 points, signalling a muted opening for the Nifty 50. IT stocks may remain in focus after the US government suspended eight technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini, from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme, a key step in … Read more