Addressing an event in Kolkata marking the birth centenary of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad chief Ashok Singhal, Suvendu Adhikari said, "Give us six months; we will also introduce stringent laws against 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad'."
A truck driver attacked BJP MLA Ritu Baran Sarmah outside his office in Guwahati and created chaos. The driver, believed to be intoxicated, rammed a parked vehicle belonging to party workers. Sarmah stated that the police initially handled the situation, but it escalated when the driver brandished a dagger. During the confrontation, two home guards sustained injuries while trying to intervene.
Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 edition will be his last ODI World Cup for India, meaning the team will have to find a replacement at No. 3, a position he has held for many years.
Mad Sandhu, one of the most well-known LGBTQ personalities of Punjab, was shot by two men on a bike on Saturday at a car-washing point on Loharka Road in Amritsar. He died while being taken to the hospital.
Abhishek Singh, a resident of Bihar's Purba Champaran district, was arrested from a rented house in Guwahati's Satgaon during an operation conducted by the Assam STF.
At a recent estate sale, a man bought a Gertrude Abercrombie painting for only $30. Upon confirming its authenticity at an exhibition, he opted to auction the piece. Titled Alderman Merriam's Shells, the painting was anticipated to sell between $150,000 and $250,000. Remarkably, it sold for a staggering $1,060,000 at Freeman's auction, setting a new high for the artist and highlighting the incredible value of art investments.
Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code. This initiative follows similar efforts in Uttarakhand and Gujarat, which recently received presidential assent. A committee led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is drafting the proposed laws, with public hearings scheduled across five divisions. The committee aims to gather feedback from the public and rights bodies on the matter.
After the Asian Games, Abhinav Bindra called for a revolution in high-performance systems for Indian athletes. While acknowledging India’s notable successes, he insisted on a careful assessment of both triumphs and failures. With the Los Angeles Olympics approaching, Bindra pointed out the necessity of stable athlete growth and targeted training.
Members of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) protested near Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During the protest, AISA president Neha Bora was reportedly detained by the Delhi Police in a vehicle. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, including Saurabh Bhardwaj, were also detained while protesting at India Gate. Bhardwaj alleged mistreatment by officers during his detention, questioning the treatment of the common man.
On September 30, the flydubai Flight FZ1073 faced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured pilot bravely opened the cockpit door, allowing crew and passengers to subdue the co-pilot. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where al-Hammami was apprehended by authorities. Investigations have since been undertaken by several countries into al-Hammami’s background and possible extremist ties.
International gold prices have fallen 26% from the record high of $5595 seen on January 29 this year. Indian gold prices peaked at the same time and are down around 23%. More recently, gold prices which rose to Rs 1,64,773/10 gm levels on MCX futures contract in the last week of August had fallen by more than 10% to a low Rs 1,45,991/10 gm levels last week.
The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya wrapped up showcasing extraordinary athletic talent, with a staggering 54 world records shattered. While there were complaints about accommodations and transportation, the Olympic Council of Asia celebrated a nearly 20% revenue increase. With around 17,000 athletes taking part, the event demonstrated the power of sports to unite.
Clayton will become the second person to hold the informal title after venture capitalist David Sacks, who held the role at the start of Trump's second term before stepping down.
"Till now, regulators, aviators, companies were dealing with the threat outside the cockpit. Now the threat is inside the cockpit... You can't have an enemy in the cockpit," said aviation expert Sanjay Lazar
