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Security forces have launched an extensive search operation following the sighting of two Pakistani drones hovering over forward villages along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Saturday. The drones were observed late Friday night over Challiyari village in the Ghagwal sector and Chamliyal village in the Ramgarh sector, raising concerns about potential cross-border activities. The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with local police, has cordoned off both areas and initiated a thorough search operation early Saturday to rule out any airdropping of weapons, narcotics, or other contraband across the border.&nbsp;(This is a developing story)

Security forces launched a search after spotting two Pakistani drones over villages near the International Border in J&K's Samba district. Drones were seen over Challiyari and Chamliyal, sparking fears of cross-border smuggling.

Security forces have launched an extensive search operation following the sighting of two Pakistani drones hovering over forward villages along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Saturday. The drones were observed late Friday night over Challiyari village in the Ghagwal sector and Chamliyal village in the Ramgarh sector, raising concerns about potential cross-border activities. The Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with local police, has cordoned off both areas and initiated a thorough search operation early Saturday to rule out any airdropping of weapons, narcotics, or other contraband across the border. (This is a developing story)

Security forces launched a search after spotting two Pakistani drones over villages near the International Border in J&amp;K's Samba district. Drones were seen over Challiyari and Chamliyal, sparking fears of cross-border smuggling.

Search operations underway after Pakistan drone sighting along international border in Jammu

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Oct 10) allowed the sale and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for five days during Diwali festival. Notably the permission has been granted for five days, on a trial basis. This could mark Capital’s first festival season with legal fireworks in years despite concerns from environmentalists and experts.&nbsp;However, the bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran reserved its order on whether to lift complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The Union government had proposed firecrackers be allowed under a tightly regulated framework permitting only “green firecrackers”.&nbsp;The bench while giving the permission said, “for the time being, we will allow it during the five days of Diwali on a trial basis…However, we will confine it to certain time limits”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-test-courage-of-afghans-ask-others-taliban-minister-warns-pakistan-from-india-1760123658539">‘Don’t test courage of Afghans, ask others’: Taliban minister warns Pakistan from India</a>&nbsp;A detailed enforcement plan restricting sales to licensed traders and barring online platforms from facilitating firecracker sales in Delhi-NCR was presented by solicitor General Tushar Mehta to the apex court on behalf of the Centre. The plan also said that Traditional crackers would remain banned and requested the relaxation be for all festivals.&nbsp;A time frame to burst crackers - between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali - was also put forward by Mehta to the Supreme Court. While for New Year's Eve it was requested between 11.45 pm and 12.30 am, and for Gurpurab it was for an hour.&nbsp;The solicitor General also assured the Supreme Court that the manufacturing of crackers will be periodically inspected by PESO and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) for ensuring that only approved green firecrackers are sold in the market. &nbsp;

A detailed enforcement plan restricting sales to licensed traders and barring online platforms from facilitating firecracker sales in Delhi-NCR was presented by solicitor General Tushar Mehta to the apex court on behalf of the Centre.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday (Oct 10) allowed the sale and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for five days during Diwali festival. Notably the permission has been granted for five days, on a trial basis. This could mark Capital’s first festival season with legal fireworks in years despite concerns from environmentalists and experts. However, the bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran reserved its order on whether to lift complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The Union government had proposed firecrackers be allowed under a tightly regulated framework permitting only “green firecrackers”. The bench while giving the permission said, “for the time being, we will allow it during the five days of Diwali on a trial basis…However, we will confine it to certain time limits”. Also Read: ‘Don’t test courage of Afghans, ask others’: Taliban minister warns Pakistan from India A detailed enforcement plan restricting sales to licensed traders and barring online platforms from facilitating firecracker sales in Delhi-NCR was presented by solicitor General Tushar Mehta to the apex court on behalf of the Centre. The plan also said that Traditional crackers would remain banned and requested the relaxation be for all festivals. A time frame to burst crackers - between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali - was also put forward by Mehta to the Supreme Court. While for New Year's Eve it was requested between 11.45 pm and 12.30 am, and for Gurpurab it was for an hour. The solicitor General also assured the Supreme Court that the manufacturing of crackers will be periodically inspected by PESO and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) for ensuring that only approved green firecrackers are sold in the market.

A detailed enforcement plan restricting sales to licensed traders and barring online platforms from facilitating firecracker sales in Delhi-NCR was presented by solicitor General Tushar Mehta to the apex court on behalf of the Centre.

Supreme Court's Diwali bonanza: Sale and bursting of firecrackers permitted for 5 days in Delhi-NCR

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi warned Pakistan after strikes on Kabul that the courage of Afghans should not be tested. Muttaqi added that anyone thinking to play games with Afghanistan should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO about their experience. Addressing media, Muttaqi said, “There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong. Afghanistan has peace and progress after 40 years. The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan.”Muttaqi’s statement comes after Islamabad launched cross-border strikes, targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul. Pakistan said its patience had “run out” over the continued use of Afghan territory by militants targeting Pakistan.Muttaqi also took a swipe at Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism by assuring India that Afghanistan’s soil would not be allowed to be used against any country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Over recent months, relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have soured. The tense ties have given India an opportunity to improve relations with the Taliban.On Friday, Muttaqi held a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. In a significant move, Jaishankar said India would reopen its embassy in Kabul.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pleased to meet FM Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan today in New Delhi. This visit marks an important step in advancing our ties and affirming the enduring India-Afghanistan friendship. Discussed India’s support for Afghanistan’s development, our bilateral trade,… <a href="https://t.co/OLBOiv3gZZ">pic.twitter.com/OLBOiv3gZZ</a>&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1976579944663683076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Muttaqi promises Taliban cooperation on security&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Muttaqi also spoke about Afghanistan’s commitment to regional stability. “We had a detailed discussion on security cooperation. We will not allow Afghan territory to be used against any country. Both sides will remain in touch on this issue,” he said.He welcomed India’s decision to continue and expand its development projects and announced that a Joint Trade Committee would be formed to remove barriers to bilateral trade.&nbsp;At the meeting, Jaishankar spoke about the shared challenge of cross-border terrorism, sending a veiled message to Pakistan.“Excellency, we have a common commitment towards growth and prosperity; however, these are endangered by the shared threat of cross-border terrorism that both our nations face. We must coordinate efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he said. He appreciated Afghanistan’s sensitivity towards India’s security concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Also handed over 5 Ambulances to FM Muttaqi. This is part of the larger gift of 20 ambulances, and other medical equipment reflecting our long standing support for Afghan people. 🔗: <a href="https://t.co/1tqdAoB4L5">https://t.co/1tqdAoB4L5</a> <a href="https://t.co/wX1QP5Ms6x">https://t.co/wX1QP5Ms6x</a> <a href="https://t.co/5C4OxWhtHp">pic.twitter.com/5C4OxWhtHp</a>&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1976580872901136665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. “Closer cooperation between us contributes to your national development as well as regional stability and resilience. To enhance that, I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India's technical mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India,” he said.&nbsp;Jaishankar announced a fresh round of humanitarian and healthcare initiatives for Afghanistan and personally handed over five ambulances to Muttaqi as a symbolic gesture.&nbsp;WATCH: White House slams Nobel committee for placing politics over peace<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-slams-nobel-committee-for-placing-politics-over-peace-1760120423120/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-slams-nobel-committee-for-placing-politics-over-peace-1760120423120/embed</a>&nbsp;

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi also spoke about Afghanistan’s commitment to regional stability and welcomed India’s decision to continue and expand its development projects and announced that a Joint Trade Committee would be formed to remove barriers to bilateral trade. 

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi warned Pakistan after strikes on Kabul that the courage of Afghans should not be tested. Muttaqi added that anyone thinking to play games with Afghanistan should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO about their experience. Addressing media, Muttaqi said, “There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong. Afghanistan has peace and progress after 40 years. The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America, and NATO so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan.” Muttaqi’s statement comes after Islamabad launched cross-border strikes, targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul. Pakistan said its patience had “run out” over the continued use of Afghan territory by militants targeting Pakistan. Muttaqi also took a swipe at Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism by assuring India that Afghanistan’s soil would not be allowed to be used against any country. Over recent months, relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have soured. The tense ties have given India an opportunity to improve relations with the Taliban. On Friday, Muttaqi held a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. In a significant move, Jaishankar said India would reopen its embassy in Kabul.

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi also spoke about Afghanistan’s commitment to regional stability and welcomed India’s decision to continue and expand its development projects and announced that a Joint Trade Committee would be formed to remove barriers to bilateral trade.&nbsp;

‘Don’t test courage of Afghans, ask others’: Taliban minister warns Pakistan from India

Social media is bustling with the latest trend, the AI Karva Chauth portrait, allowing users to transform their couple photo or individual photographs into stunning portraits for Karva Chauth. The festivity is celebrated on October 10th, 2025, where married couples observe fast for each other to seek blessings for longevity and a prosperous married life ahead. Definitely, many people are excited to try out this trend and generate some beautiful photos using Google Gemini.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="Gemini Ai Saree Trend: The best prompts to create retro Bollywood style pictures">Gemini Ai Saree Trend: The best prompts to create retro Bollywood style pictures</a><h2>5 Prompts to create stunning portraits with Nano Banana</h2><h3>Prompt 1</h3>To create a beautiful portrait of Karva Chauth without making any effort, use this prompt, which is as follows: Transform this photo into a beautiful portrait for Karva Chauth, wearing a traditional attire- red lehenga or saree with golden heavy zari work that includes some patterns like flowers, peacock and elephants on the outfit. Make me wear a nose ring (nath), maang tika, bindi, elegant bridal chooda in my hand and do a subtle make-up that will go perfectly with my outfit. I must be holding a decorated Karwa Chauth thali along with a karwa (pot), diya and a sieve (chhanni). The background should portray the nighttime where I am standing on the terrace with a stunning full moon behind me, and the light of the moon falling on me. Make the photo realistic, high-resolution, and in cinematic form with a warm tone, enhancing my portrait.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/must-watch-evergreen-rekha-amitabh-bachchan-movies-to-watch-on-netflix-prime-and-more-1760071205708">6 Evergreen Rekha-Amitabh Bacchan movies to watch on Netflix, Prime and more: Silsila, Namak Haraam- Full list inside</a><h3>Prompt 2</h3>Create a beautiful portrait using this photo for reference, where I am standing on a balcony with a sieve in my hand, staring at the moon with an elegant smile. Wearing a red bridal lehenga or a silk saree with a heavy border and having done a simple, not so loud make-up. I should be wearing some traditional jewellery, including a nose ring (nath), maang tika, bindi, and an elegant bridal chooda in my hand. I should be facing a full moon in front, and the light of the moon should be directly on me. Make the photo at high resolution, realistic, and it should not be overly detailed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-rakul-preet-singh-must-watch-movies-on-netflix-prime-video-and-more-1760002108101">Happy Birthday Rakul Preet Singh: Must-watch movies on Netflix, Prime Video and More</a><h3>Prompt 3</h3>Use this photo and make a portrait of me and my husband, standing next to each other, wearing traditional clothes, him wearing a kurta set along with a jodhpuri bandhgala nehru jacket, and the girl wearing a flared lehenga or a saree in the colour red. Both of us are smiling and gazing at each other, and behind us, there should be a full moon that will enhance our photo more beautifully. Holding his arm and leaning onto his shoulder should be the main focus of the portrait. I should be all dressed with the gold jewellery, and my hair should be neatly tied in a low bun. Make the photo at high resolution, realistic, and it should not be overly detailed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ott-releases-this-friday-10th-october-2025-watch-new-movies-and-shows-on-netflix-prime-and-other-platforms-1760012769180">OTT Releases this Friday: Watch new movies and shows on Netflix, Prime and other platforms</a><h3>Prompt 4</h3>Transform my reference photo into a couple's portrait, holding a Karva Chauth thali in both of our hands, looking at each other, smiling. Both the subject should be wearing ethnic outfits, the man should be in a red kurta and a white pyjama, whereas the woman must be wearing a red banarasi saree or a lehenga with the traditional waist belt (taagdi), nose ring, bindi, chooda and a maang tika. The scenic of the portrait should be at night, which will include a full moon, and a golden lighted terrace. The photo should be made realistic, at high resolution, and in an aesthetic, grainy form with a warm tone, enhancing the whole portrait.&nbsp;<h3>Prompt 5</h3>Create a devotional scene in which a woman should be dressed in a pink or red lehenga or a bandhani saree, while the man wears a cream color kurta along with a white pyjama. The portrait should depict the woman gently kneeling to touch her husband's feet, and the man is blessing her with a smile, holding the Karva Chauth thali in his other hand. The background should be of a balcony, where both subjects are having subtle and gentle expressions.

Karva Chauth 2025 has arrived, along with a new trend on social media of Nano Banana. Social media is buzzing with this emerging topic of creating stunning portraits with your partner using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Check the five AI prompts you can use for your next Instagram post.

Social media is bustling with the latest trend, the AI Karva Chauth portrait, allowing users to transform their couple photo or individual photographs into stunning portraits for Karva Chauth. The festivity is celebrated on October 10th, 2025, where married couples observe fast for each other to seek blessings for longevity and a prosperous married life ahead. Definitely, many people are excited to try out this trend and generate some beautiful photos using Google Gemini. Also Read: Gemini Ai Saree Trend: The best prompts to create retro Bollywood style pictures 5 Prompts to create stunning portraits with Nano Banana Prompt 1 To create a beautiful portrait of Karva Chauth without making any effort, use this prompt, which is as follows: Transform this photo into a beautiful portrait for Karva Chauth, wearing a traditional attire- red lehenga or saree with golden heavy zari work that includes some patterns like flowers, peacock and elephants on the outfit. Make me wear a nose ring (nath), maang tika, bindi, elegant bridal chooda in my hand and do a subtle make-up that will go perfectly with my outfit. I must be holding a decorated Karwa Chauth thali along with a karwa (pot), diya and a sieve (chhanni). The background should portray the nighttime where I am standing on the terrace with a stunning full moon behind me, and the light of the moon falling on me. Make the photo realistic, high-resolution, and in cinematic form with a warm tone, enhancing my portrait. Also Read: 6 Evergreen Rekha-Amitabh Bacchan movies to watch on Netflix, Prime and more: Silsila, Namak Haraam- Full list inside Prompt 2 Create a beautiful portrait using this photo for reference, where I am standing on a balcony with a sieve in my hand, staring at the moon with an elegant smile. Wearing a red bridal lehenga or a silk saree with a heavy border and having done a simple, not so loud make-up. I should be wearing some traditional jewellery, including a nose ring (nath), maang tika, bindi, and an elegant bridal chooda in my hand. I should be facing a full moon in front, and the light of the moon should be directly on me. Make the photo at high resolution, realistic, and it should not be overly detailed. Also Read: Happy Birthday Rakul Preet Singh: Must-watch movies on Netflix, Prime Video and More Prompt 3 Use this photo and make a portrait of me and my husband, standing next to each other, wearing traditional clothes, him wearing a kurta set along with a jodhpuri bandhgala nehru jacket, and the girl wearing a flared lehenga or a saree in the colour red. Both of us are smiling and gazing at each other, and behind us, there should be a full moon that will enhance our photo more beautifully. Holding his arm and leaning onto his shoulder should be the main focus of the portrait. I should be all dressed with the gold jewellery, and my hair should be neatly tied in a low bun. Make the photo at high resolution, realistic, and it should not be overly detailed. Also Read: OTT Releases this Friday: Watch new movies and shows on Netflix, Prime and other platforms Prompt 4 Transform my reference photo into a couple's portrait, holding a Karva Chauth thali in both of our hands, looking at each other, smiling. Both the subject should be wearing ethnic outfits, the man should be in a red kurta and a white pyjama, whereas the woman must be wearing a red banarasi saree or a lehenga with the traditional waist belt (taagdi), nose ring, bindi, chooda and a maang tika. The scenic of the portrait should be at night, which will include a full moon, and a golden lighted terrace. The photo should be made realistic, at high resolution, and in an aesthetic, grainy form with a warm tone, enhancing the whole portrait. Prompt 5 Create a devotional scene in which a woman should be dressed in a pink or red lehenga or a bandhani saree, while the man wears a cream color kurta along with a white pyjama. The portrait should depict the woman gently kneeling to touch her husband's feet, and the man is blessing her with a smile, holding the Karva Chauth thali in his other hand. The background should be of a balcony, where both subjects are having subtle and gentle expressions.

Karva Chauth 2025 has arrived, along with it, a new trend on social media has emerged called Nano Banana. Social media is buzzing with this emerging topic of creating stunning portraits with your partner using Artificial Intelligence (AI).&nbsp;

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On the occasion of the 114th&nbsp;National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan), Stephen Hsu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center(TECC) in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, spoke about the longstanding India-Taiwan partnership and the close cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;He emphasised that India-Taiwan trade has touched $10.6 billion in 2024, and that it has doubled from what it was during the year 2016. He said that there are more than 300 Taiwanese businesses presently operating in India and that the number of firms have tripled over the last eight years.&nbsp;&nbsp;This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. On bilateral trade volume in the ongoing year, he said that it is expected to hit a new high, as it has grown by 15% as of August 2025, when compared to the same period last year.&nbsp;Taiwan plays an irreplaceable role in the globally supply chain, with the country producing 70% of the world's semiconductor chips, and 95% of advanced chips which derive the tech revolution.&nbsp;<h2> Taiwan and Tamil Nadu</h2> &nbsp;Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan stated that the state is home to the leading cluster of Taiwanese organisations in India. He elaborated that the Electronics manufacturing, footwear production, semiconductors, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and skilled workforce mobility are the major domains where India and Taiwan are collaborating on.&nbsp;He added that Tamil Nadu had inked over 21 MoUs with Taiwanese firms across sectors. He highlighted that the Foxconn factory that rolls out Apple iPhones from Tamil Nadu plays a substantial role in the state's electronics exports, which amounts of 41% of India's total electronic exports. He also touched upon the footwear and technical textile manufacturing projects by Taiwanese firms in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Taiwan's National Day</h2>&nbsp;October 10 or Double Ten Day is celebrated as Taiwan's National Day. Double Ten Day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, which launched the Xinhai Revolution and ultimately the overthrow of China’s Qing Dynasty — and resulting in the establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan).&nbsp;<h2>Taiwan's foreign policy and ties with India</h2>&nbsp;Taiwan's foreign policy is guided by President Lai Ching-Te's "Values-based Diplomacy" along with the vision of an "Everlasting Economic Nation," and our Foreign Minister Dr. Lin Chai-lung advances "Integrated Diplomacy" and carries on Taiwan's New Southbound Policy, Director General Stephen said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Positioned in the Democratic Value Chain, the First Island Chain, and the non-Red Supply Chain, Taiwan collaborates with allies and like-minded countries to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. India, under Prime Minister Modi's "Act East Policy" is a vital partner to Taiwan, and India's foreign policy is highly complementary with Taiwan's Indo-Pacific outreach.&nbsp;&nbsp;Presently, there sre 42 Taiwan Education Centers across India, which includes 12 in South India and 8 in Tamil Nadu. Each Center stands as a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperative spirit between the tow countries.&nbsp;

This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. 

On the occasion of the 114th National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan), Stephen Hsu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center(TECC) in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, spoke about the longstanding India-Taiwan partnership and the close cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and culture. He emphasised that India-Taiwan trade has touched $10.6 billion in 2024, and that it has doubled from what it was during the year 2016. He said that there are more than 300 Taiwanese businesses presently operating in India and that the number of firms have tripled over the last eight years. This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. On bilateral trade volume in the ongoing year, he said that it is expected to hit a new high, as it has grown by 15% as of August 2025, when compared to the same period last year. Taiwan plays an irreplaceable role in the globally supply chain, with the country producing 70% of the world's semiconductor chips, and 95% of advanced chips which derive the tech revolution. Taiwan and Tamil Nadu Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan stated that the state is home to the leading cluster of Taiwanese organisations in India. He elaborated that the Electronics manufacturing, footwear production, semiconductors, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and skilled workforce mobility are the major domains where India and Taiwan are collaborating on. He added that Tamil Nadu had inked over 21 MoUs with Taiwanese firms across sectors. He highlighted that the Foxconn factory that rolls out Apple iPhones from Tamil Nadu plays a substantial role in the state's electronics exports, which amounts of 41% of India's total electronic exports. He also touched upon the footwear and technical textile manufacturing projects by Taiwanese firms in Tamil Nadu. Taiwan's National Day October 10 or Double Ten Day is celebrated as Taiwan's National Day. Double Ten Day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, which launched the Xinhai Revolution and ultimately the overthrow of China’s Qing Dynasty — and resulting in the establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Taiwan's foreign policy and ties with India Taiwan's foreign policy is guided by President Lai Ching-Te's "Values-based Diplomacy" along with the vision of an "Everlasting Economic Nation," and our Foreign Minister Dr. Lin Chai-lung advances "Integrated Diplomacy" and carries on Taiwan's New Southbound Policy, Director General Stephen said. Positioned in the Democratic Value Chain, the First Island Chain, and the non-Red Supply Chain, Taiwan collaborates with allies and like-minded countries to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. India, under Prime Minister Modi's "Act East Policy" is a vital partner to Taiwan, and India's foreign policy is highly complementary with Taiwan's Indo-Pacific outreach. Presently, there sre 42 Taiwan Education Centers across India, which includes 12 in South India and 8 in Tamil Nadu. Each Center stands as a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperative spirit between the tow countries.

This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone.&nbsp;

Taiwanese firms in India have tripled over the last 8 years: TECC

59 aviators belonging to the Indian Armed forces and those from friendly foreign nations earned the coveted Qualified Flying Instructors(QFI) insignia after completing their course at the Indian Air Force's Flying Instructor's School(FIS) at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai. The FIS is&nbsp;tasked to impart quality training to experienced Armed forces pilots, and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors. Qualified Flying Instructors are entrusted with the responsibility of&nbsp;training ab-initio pilots during Basic, Intermediate, Advanced flying Training, and moulding them into Air Warriors.&nbsp;The 59 QFIs earned their badges after successfully completing 22 weeks of rigorous training, which encompasses ten phases of flying training and over 200 hours of ground training. The officers who completed the QFI course belonged to the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign countries. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh, Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO), Headquarters Training Command, IAF, Bengaluru was the chief guest for the valedictory function&nbsp;The Indian Air Force's FIS is a unique institution that has earned a niche for itself in the field of military aviation training. It has the rich experience of more than 75 years as an established unit of the IAF. At the international level, several professional pilots from friendly foreign countries have graduated from this School.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role of Flying Instructors’ School is to produce competent Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) who, in addition to imparting ab-initio flying training, are capable of grooming other trainees to meet evolving operational requirements. The role of FIS further extends to critical peacetime tasks such as notably Search and Rescue (SAR) and Human Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.&nbsp;Originally, the FIS was established in Ambala, Haryana, in the year 1948 and then moved to&nbsp;Tambaram, Chennai, in 1954.

The Indian Air Force's FIS is a unique institution that has earned a niche for itself in the field of military aviation training. It has the rich experience of more than 75 years as an established unit of the IAF. 

59 aviators belonging to the Indian Armed forces and those from friendly foreign nations earned the coveted Qualified Flying Instructors(QFI) insignia after completing their course at the Indian Air Force's Flying Instructor's School(FIS) at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai. The FIS is tasked to impart quality training to experienced Armed forces pilots, and mould them into extremely skilled Qualified Flying Instructors. Qualified Flying Instructors are entrusted with the responsibility of training ab-initio pilots during Basic, Intermediate, Advanced flying Training, and moulding them into Air Warriors. The 59 QFIs earned their badges after successfully completing 22 weeks of rigorous training, which encompasses ten phases of flying training and over 200 hours of ground training. The officers who completed the QFI course belonged to the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign countries. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh, Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO), Headquarters Training Command, IAF, Bengaluru was the chief guest for the valedictory function The Indian Air Force's FIS is a unique institution that has earned a niche for itself in the field of military aviation training. It has the rich experience of more than 75 years as an established unit of the IAF. At the international level, several professional pilots from friendly foreign countries have graduated from this School. The role of Flying Instructors’ School is to produce competent Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) who, in addition to imparting ab-initio flying training, are capable of grooming other trainees to meet evolving operational requirements. The role of FIS further extends to critical peacetime tasks such as notably Search and Rescue (SAR) and Human Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. Originally, the FIS was established in Ambala, Haryana, in the year 1948 and then moved to Tambaram, Chennai, in 1954.

The Indian Air Force's FIS is a unique institution that has earned a niche for itself in the field of military aviation training. It has the rich experience of more than 75 years as an established unit of the IAF.&nbsp;

IAF's Flying Instructor's School trains 59 Indian & foreign aviators

Srinagar: After four days of relentless search efforts, the body of the second missing Indian Army paratrooper was recovered from the Gadole forests in Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir. The two soldiers had been missing since October 6, during a challenging search operation amid harsh weather conditions, including a severe blizzard. Indian Army’s two elite paratroopers from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit lost communication during a counter-terrorism operation in the Gadole forests of Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir, when their team was caught in a fierce blizzard and heavy snowfall.&nbsp;The body of one soldier was recovered on October 9, with initial assessments indicating death likely due to cold exposure or an avalanche, as his service weapon and rucksack were found intact. After an exhaustive four-day search, the second soldier’s body was located, marking a sombre conclusion to the operation amid treacherous conditions.&nbsp;Joint teams of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully recovered the body of the second missing paratrooper from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during an intensive search and rescue operation in the Gadole forests. The operation faced significant challenges due to dense forests, rugged terrain, and relentless snowfall, necessitating the deployment of helicopters, drones, and dog squads to navigate the harsh conditions.&nbsp;Army sources confirmed that medical formalities and formal identification of the body are underway, with military honours to be accorded upon completion. The Gadole Forest, a dense, high-altitude wilderness in the Kokernag region of Anantnag district, spans the rugged and remote terrain between Kishtwar and Anantnag districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Known for its inaccessibility, the forest has long been a hotspot for terrorist activity, serving as a backdrop for numerous counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations by the Indian Army.

The Gadole Forest, a dense, high-altitude wilderness in the Kokernag region of Anantnag district, spans the rugged and remote terrain between Kishtwar and Anantnag districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Known for its inaccessibility, the forest has long been a hotspot for terrorist activity.

Srinagar: After four days of relentless search efforts, the body of the second missing Indian Army paratrooper was recovered from the Gadole forests in Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir. The two soldiers had been missing since October 6, during a challenging search operation amid harsh weather conditions, including a severe blizzard. Indian Army’s two elite paratroopers from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit lost communication during a counter-terrorism operation in the Gadole forests of Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir, when their team was caught in a fierce blizzard and heavy snowfall. The body of one soldier was recovered on October 9, with initial assessments indicating death likely due to cold exposure or an avalanche, as his service weapon and rucksack were found intact. After an exhaustive four-day search, the second soldier’s body was located, marking a sombre conclusion to the operation amid treacherous conditions. Joint teams of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully recovered the body of the second missing paratrooper from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during an intensive search and rescue operation in the Gadole forests. The operation faced significant challenges due to dense forests, rugged terrain, and relentless snowfall, necessitating the deployment of helicopters, drones, and dog squads to navigate the harsh conditions. Army sources confirmed that medical formalities and formal identification of the body are underway, with military honours to be accorded upon completion. The Gadole Forest, a dense, high-altitude wilderness in the Kokernag region of Anantnag district, spans the rugged and remote terrain between Kishtwar and Anantnag districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Known for its inaccessibility, the forest has long been a hotspot for terrorist activity, serving as a backdrop for numerous counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations by the Indian Army.

The Gadole Forest, a dense, high-altitude wilderness in the Kokernag region of Anantnag district, spans the rugged and remote terrain between Kishtwar and Anantnag districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Known for its inaccessibility, the forest has long been a hotspot for terrorist activity.

Body of second missing army soldier traced and retrieved from Gadole forest in Kokernag

In a resolute campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police executed a series of extensive raids across multiple locations in the city on October 10, 2025. These meticulously coordinated operations targeted the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) linked to proscribed terrorist organizations. The searches form a critical part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), aimed at disrupting terror networks and safeguarding public security in the region.&nbsp;Srinagar Police launched meticulously coordinated search operations across multiple areas of the city, targeting individuals suspected of facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;These strategic raids, conducted as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terror networks, focused on the residences of the following individuals:&nbsp;1. Najeeb Sakib Dar son of Mohd.Shafi Dar resident of Malabagh Ellahibagh.&nbsp;2. Owais Muneer Bhat son of Muneer Ahmed Bhat resident of Alamadar Colony Dangarpora Elahibagh.&nbsp;3. Owais Ahmad Bhat son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Tiploo Mohalla Anchar.&nbsp;4. Danish Ayoub Badoo son of Mohd Ayoub Badoo resident of Sazgaripora Hawal.&nbsp;5. Umar Fayaz son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh resident of Ikhrajpora.&nbsp;6. Zahid Rashid Ganie son of Abdul Rashid Ganie resident of Methan.&nbsp;7. Hashim Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Dar resident of Ikhrajpora.&nbsp;8. Rashid Lateef Bhat son of Mohd Lateef Bhat resident of Baghat Chowk Khalidabad.&nbsp;9. Arhaan Rasool Dar son of Ghulam Rasool Dar resident of Sazgaripora Hawal.&nbsp;10. Owais Manzoor Sofi son of Manzoor Ahmed sofi resident of Dangerpora.&nbsp;11. Suhail Ahmed mir son of Fateh Mohammad Mir resident of Dangerpora.&nbsp;12. Muzaffar farooq Mir son of Farooq Ahmed Mir resident of ShazadPora Dangerpora. 13. Imtiaz Ahmad Chikla son of Mohd Sideeq Chikla, resident of Asar colony Hazratbal. 14. Umer Hameed Sheikh son of Abdul Hameed Sheikh Resident of Asar colony Hazartbal.&nbsp;15. Mohd Asif Bhat son of Gh Mohd Bhat resident of Jogiwan Lal Bazar.&nbsp;16. Mohammad Adil Lone son of Gh Mohd Lone resident of Laway Pora.&nbsp;17. Waseem Qadir Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir resident of Shazadpora Dangerpora.&nbsp;18. Uneeb Naseer son of Naseer Ahmed resident of Shazadpora Dangerpora (presently under PSA).19. Danish Qadir Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir residents of Shazadpora Dangerpora.&nbsp;20. Babar Suhail Sofi son of Mohd Yousf Sofi resident of Lawaypora. &nbsp;&nbsp;Srinagar Police conducted a series of rigorous search operations across the city, strictly adhering to legal protocols. These operations were overseen by senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses to ensure transparency and compliance with due process.The primary goal of these raids was to seize incriminating materials, including documents, digital devices, and other evidence critical to ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Beyond evidence collection, the operations were integral to a broader intelligence-gathering initiative aimed at preempting and disrupting conspiratorial or terrorist activities that pose a threat to public peace and national security.&nbsp;This resolute action underscores the unwavering commitment of Srinagar Police to identify and pursue stringent legal measures against individuals involved in promoting or supporting terror-related and anti-national activities. The police reiterated their steadfast dedication to preserving peace, stability, and public order in the city, emphasizing that anyone found abetting or assisting in unlawful or violent activities will face severe consequences under the law.

Srinagar Police launched meticulously coordinated search operations across multiple areas of the city, targeting individuals suspected of facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities. 

In a resolute campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police executed a series of extensive raids across multiple locations in the city on October 10, 2025. These meticulously coordinated operations targeted the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) linked to proscribed terrorist organizations. The searches form a critical part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), aimed at disrupting terror networks and safeguarding public security in the region. Srinagar Police launched meticulously coordinated search operations across multiple areas of the city, targeting individuals suspected of facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities. These strategic raids, conducted as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terror networks, focused on the residences of the following individuals: 1. Najeeb Sakib Dar son of Mohd.Shafi Dar resident of Malabagh Ellahibagh. 2. Owais Muneer Bhat son of Muneer Ahmed Bhat resident of Alamadar Colony Dangarpora Elahibagh. 3. Owais Ahmad Bhat son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Tiploo Mohalla Anchar. 4. Danish Ayoub Badoo son of Mohd Ayoub Badoo resident of Sazgaripora Hawal. 5. Umar Fayaz son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh resident of Ikhrajpora. 6. Zahid Rashid Ganie son of Abdul Rashid Ganie resident of Methan. 7. Hashim Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Dar resident of Ikhrajpora. 8. Rashid Lateef Bhat son of Mohd Lateef Bhat resident of Baghat Chowk Khalidabad. 9. Arhaan Rasool Dar son of Ghulam Rasool Dar resident of Sazgaripora Hawal. 10. Owais Manzoor Sofi son of Manzoor Ahmed sofi resident of Dangerpora. 11. Suhail Ahmed mir son of Fateh Mohammad Mir resident of Dangerpora. 12. Muzaffar farooq Mir son of Farooq Ahmed Mir resident of ShazadPora Dangerpora. 13. Imtiaz Ahmad Chikla son of Mohd Sideeq Chikla, resident of Asar colony Hazratbal. 14. Umer Hameed Sheikh son of Abdul Hameed Sheikh Resident of Asar colony Hazartbal. 15. Mohd Asif Bhat son of Gh Mohd Bhat resident of Jogiwan Lal Bazar. 16. Mohammad Adil Lone son of Gh Mohd Lone resident of Laway Pora. 17. Waseem Qadir Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir resident of Shazadpora Dangerpora. 18. Uneeb Naseer son of Naseer Ahmed resident of Shazadpora Dangerpora (presently under PSA). 19. Danish Qadir Mir son of Ghulam Qadir Mir residents of Shazadpora Dangerpora. 20. Babar Suhail Sofi son of Mohd Yousf Sofi resident of Lawaypora. Srinagar Police conducted a series of rigorous search operations across the city, strictly adhering to legal protocols. These operations were overseen by senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses to ensure transparency and compliance with due process. The primary goal of these raids was to seize incriminating materials, including documents, digital devices, and other evidence critical to ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Beyond evidence collection, the operations were integral to a broader intelligence-gathering initiative aimed at preempting and disrupting conspiratorial or terrorist activities that pose a threat to public peace and national security. This resolute action underscores the unwavering commitment of Srinagar Police to identify and pursue stringent legal measures against individuals involved in promoting or supporting terror-related and anti-national activities. The police reiterated their steadfast dedication to preserving peace, stability, and public order in the city, emphasizing that anyone found abetting or assisting in unlawful or violent activities will face severe consequences under the law.

Srinagar Police launched meticulously coordinated search operations across multiple areas of the city, targeting individuals suspected of facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities.&nbsp;

Srinagar Police conducts raids on residences of terrorist associates linked with banned organisations

Days ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party released the names of 51 candidates including professionals from varied fields—doctors, retired IAS officers, lawyers, educators, and police veterans. But what caught the attention was party's candidate from Bhorey constituency in Gopalganj district. Kishor's party has given ticket to social activist Preeti Kinnar from Bhorey who is a transgender woman. She has been fielded against Sunil Kumar, the incumbent Education Minister and MLA from Bhorey, representing the ruling party led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.&nbsp;This move by Kishor is being praised as transgender candidates participating in Indian elections for over a decade remain rare. For instance, in Delhi’s recent assembly election, a transgender independent candidate secured only 85 votes. Similarly, in the previous year’s Lok Sabha elections, there were three transgender candidates who contested and all of them lost their security deposits.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nitish-kumar-or-tejashwi-yadav-who-is-preferred-cm-face-in-bihar-elections-2025-pre-poll-survey-reveals-1760003557897">Nitish Kumar or Tejashwi Yadav: Who is preferred CM face in Bihar Elections 2025? Pre-poll survey reveals</a>&nbsp;<h3>Who is Preeti Kinnar?</h3>Preeti, originally from Kalyanpur village in Bhorey block, has reportedly been deeply engaged in community welfare work. Her grassroots presence and local understanding is being said to be the main reason for the party . The party sees her as a strong voice for marginalised communities and believes she can effectively raise people’s concerns in the Assembly. In an interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj chief Kishor said that candidates were chosen based on their work and integrity, not political pedigree. "If voters reject such candidates, the burden isn’t on me but on the people of Bihar," Kishor remarked, framing the election as a test of the electorate’s priorities.<h3>Other Prominent Names</h3>The party’s lineup also includes academic stalwart Prof. KC Sinha, former Vice Chancellor of Patna University, whose textbooks are familiar to generations of Bihari students. He has been fielded from the Kumhrar seat in Patna, a BJP stronghold. In Manjhi constituency, YB Giri &nbsp;has been named the candidate He is ex-Additional Advocate General of Bihar and a former Additional Solicitor General representing central government cases in Patna High Court.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-will-nitish-kumar-become-bihar-s-cm-again-here-s-what-pre-poll-survey-predicts-about-state-s-future-1759831868201">Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future</a><h2>Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11</h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-assembly-election-2025-when-will-patna-vote-check-schedule-for-other-districts-1759759558127">Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11</a>. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-maithli-thakur-contest-bihar-elections-2025-who-is-she-and-what-we-know-about-her-meeting-with-bjp-leaders-1759813770564">Will Maithili Thakur contest Bihar Elections 2025? Who is she and what we know about her meeting with BJP leaders</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party fields 51 candidates for Bihar polls, including transgender activist Preeti Kinnar from Bhore. The list features top professionals like KC Sinha and YB Giri. Bihar elections 2025 will be held in two phases, Nov 6 & 11; results on Nov 14.

Days ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party released the names of 51 candidates including professionals from varied fields—doctors, retired IAS officers, lawyers, educators, and police veterans. But what caught the attention was party's candidate from Bhorey constituency in Gopalganj district. Kishor's party has given ticket to social activist Preeti Kinnar from Bhorey who is a transgender woman. She has been fielded against Sunil Kumar, the incumbent Education Minister and MLA from Bhorey, representing the ruling party led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This move by Kishor is being praised as transgender candidates participating in Indian elections for over a decade remain rare. For instance, in Delhi’s recent assembly election, a transgender independent candidate secured only 85 votes. Similarly, in the previous year’s Lok Sabha elections, there were three transgender candidates who contested and all of them lost their security deposits. Read More | Nitish Kumar or Tejashwi Yadav: Who is preferred CM face in Bihar Elections 2025? Pre-poll survey reveals Who is Preeti Kinnar? Preeti, originally from Kalyanpur village in Bhorey block, has reportedly been deeply engaged in community welfare work. Her grassroots presence and local understanding is being said to be the main reason for the party . The party sees her as a strong voice for marginalised communities and believes she can effectively raise people’s concerns in the Assembly. In an interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj chief Kishor said that candidates were chosen based on their work and integrity, not political pedigree. "If voters reject such candidates, the burden isn’t on me but on the people of Bihar," Kishor remarked, framing the election as a test of the electorate’s priorities. Other Prominent Names The party’s lineup also includes academic stalwart Prof. KC Sinha, former Vice Chancellor of Patna University, whose textbooks are familiar to generations of Bihari students. He has been fielded from the Kumhrar seat in Patna, a BJP stronghold. In Manjhi constituency, YB Giri has been named the candidate He is ex-Additional Advocate General of Bihar and a former Additional Solicitor General representing central government cases in Patna High Court. Read More | Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11 Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM. Read more | Will Maithili Thakur contest Bihar Elections 2025? Who is she and what we know about her meeting with BJP leaders

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party fields 51 candidates for Bihar polls, including transgender activist Preeti Kinnar from Bhore. The list features top professionals like KC Sinha and YB Giri. Bihar elections 2025 will be held in two phases, Nov 6 &amp; 11; results on Nov 14.

Meet Preeti Kinnar: Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party's transgender candidate for Bihar Elections 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a bilateral meeting with visiting Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday (Oct 10) announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in the Afghanistan capital Kabul to an embassy. India had closed its embassy as well as consulates in Afghanistan in August 2021, after the Taliban took control of the government. With this, India is officially restoring diplomatic ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan government. Muttaqi's visit is being watched closely by the world at large as it is the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the India and Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in 2021 after the withdrawal of US troops.

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Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-afghanistan-s-support-to-india-during-pahalgam-terror-attack-was-noteworthy-says-foreign-minister-jaishankar-at-meeting-with-taliban-counterpart-1760078480690">'Afghanistan's support to India during Pahalgam terror attack was noteworthy', says foreign minister Jaishankar at meeting with Taliban counterpart</a><h2>What is the significance of India's decision?</h2>India’s decision to reopen its embassy in Kabul marks a renewed diplomatic engagement with the Taliban-led administration, reversing its 2021 withdrawal of diplomatic staff and closure of missions. This move strengthens India’s involvement in Afghanistan’s future, positioning it to play a more active role in rebuilding efforts, humanitarian outreach, and infrastructure support. The restored diplomatic presence opens a clear path for bilateral discussions on critical security issues like border management, anti-terrorism cooperation, and regional safety.&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afghans-have-always-been-loyal-to-india-explosions-rock-kabul-within-48-hours-of-pak-minister-vowing-big-action-what-happened-1760061090838">'Afghans have always been loyal to India': Explosions rock Kabul within 48 hours of Pak minister 'vowing big action' - What happened</a>&nbsp;Strategically, this development enhances India’s influence in the region, particularly in counterbalance to rivals like China and Pakistan, as the future of Afghanistan continues to evolve. Though the reopening does not signify official recognition of the Taliban regime, it signals a shift toward a more pragmatic approach in India’s foreign policy—focusing on engagement over isolation.&nbsp;However, the decision could spark international and domestic scrutiny due to the Taliban’s track record on human rights, particularly its treatment of women and minorities. Additionally, resuming full operations in Kabul enables India to protect its past investments and potentially restart infrastructure and aid projects that had been halted since the Taliban takeover.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-s-taliban-led-government-hopes-india-will-recognise-them-says-key-official-1760026983154">Afghanistan's Taliban-led government hopes India will recognise them, says key official</a>&nbsp;

India announced the upgrade of its Kabul technical mission to a full embassy during Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit, officially restoring diplomatic ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan. This marks the first high-level India-Afghanistan engagement since the 2021 Taliban takeover.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a bilateral meeting with visiting Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday (Oct 10) announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in the Afghanistan capital Kabul to an embassy. India had closed its embassy as well as consulates in Afghanistan in August 2021, after the Taliban took control of the government. With this, India is officially restoring diplomatic ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan government. Muttaqi's visit is being watched closely by the world at large as it is the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the India and Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in 2021 after the withdrawal of US troops.

India announced the upgrade of its Kabul technical mission to a full embassy during Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit, officially restoring diplomatic ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan. This marks the first high-level India-Afghanistan engagement since the 2021 Taliban takeover.

India reopens Kabul embassy, restores full diplomatic ties with Taliban-led Afghanistan - What this means

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday (October 10), reaffirming India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s development, stability, and sovereignty. Welcoming Muttaqi and his delegation, Jaishankar said the visit marked “an important step in advancing ties and affirming the enduring friendship between India and Afghanistan.” He highlighted that in-person exchanges were invaluable in forging closer cooperation and identifying shared priorities.&nbsp;Reiterating India’s role as a “well-wisher and contiguous neighbour,” Jaishankar underlined that India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan was being renewed. He noted that India had implemented numerous infrastructure projects in Afghanistan over the years and expressed readiness to maintain, repair, and complete existing commitments. Jaishankar announced that India would commit to six new development projects, the details of which would be made public after the talks. He also personally handed over five of the 20 ambulances gifted by India to Afghanistan and announced the supply of MRI and CT scan machines, vaccines for immunization, and cancer medicines to Afghan hospitals. He highlighted India’s earlier support during the COVID-19 pandemic and its drug rehabilitation assistance through the UNODC.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-new-air-to-air-missiles-for-pakistan-us-embassy-issues-clarification-on-missile-sale-1760067002414">No new air-to-air missiles for Pakistan: US embassy issues clarification on&nbsp;missile&nbsp;sale</a><h3>Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction</h3>India’s prompt disaster relief response to last month’s Kunar and Nangarhar earthquakes was acknowledged during the meeting. Jaishankar said Indian relief materials were dispatched within hours and announced plans to help reconstruct residences in affected areas. He also underlined India’s role as a major food assistance provider, with a new consignment arriving in Kabul on Friday (October 10). Addressing the plight of forcibly repatriated Afghan refugees, Jaishankar expressed India’s commitment to supporting their dignity and livelihood by helping build homes and providing material aid.

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<h3>Trade, education and cultural links</h3>Highlighting economic ties, Jaishankar welcomed the resumption of additional flights between Kabul and New Delhi and appreciated Afghanistan’s invitation to Indian companies to explore mining opportunities. He also spoke of expanding collaboration on water management and irrigation, an area of historical cooperation between the two countries. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s longstanding support for education and capacity building, announcing expanded avenues for Afghan students to study in India. He also praised the rise of Afghan cricket, expressing India’s willingness to deepen its sporting support. On visas, Jaishankar noted that India had introduced a new visa module for Afghan citizens in April 2025, resulting in increased issuance across medical, business, and student categories.<h3>Security cooperation and diplomatic upgrade</h3>Emphasising shared security concerns, Jaishankar said that both countries faced the “shared threat of cross-border terrorism” and stressed the need for coordinated efforts to combat it. He appreciated Afghanistan’s solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, calling it “noteworthy.” In a major diplomatic announcement, Jaishankar declared the upgrading of India’s Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of the Embassy of India, signaling a stronger institutional presence and commitment to bilateral engagement.&nbsp;Jaishankar concluded by reiterating India’s full commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence, asserting that closer cooperation would contribute not only to Afghan national development but also to regional stability and resilience. The bilateral talks are expected to deepen cooperation across development, trade, education, security, and humanitarian assistance, marking a new phase in India–Afghanistan relations.<h2>Afghanistan looks at India as a close friend: Muttaqi</h2>Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Foreign minister Muttaqi said, “In the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, India was the first responder. Afghanistan looks at India as a close friend. Afghanistan wants relations based on mutual respect, trade and people-to-people relations. We are ready to create a consultative mechanism of understanding, which helps towards strengthening our relations. I am happy to be in Delhi, and this visit will increase the understanding between the two countries. India and Afghanistan should increase their engagements and exchanges. We will not allow any group to use our territory against others.”

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India's foreign minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday (October 10), reaffirming India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s development, stability, and sovereignty. Welcoming Muttaqi and his delegation, Jaishankar said the visit marked “an important step in advancing ties and affirming the enduring friendship between India and Afghanistan.” He highlighted that in-person exchanges were invaluable in forging closer cooperation and identifying shared priorities. Reiterating India’s role as a “well-wisher and contiguous neighbour,” Jaishankar underlined that India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan was being renewed. He noted that India had implemented numerous infrastructure projects in Afghanistan over the years and expressed readiness to maintain, repair, and complete existing commitments. Jaishankar announced that India would commit to six new development projects, the details of which would be made public after the talks. He also personally handed over five of the 20 ambulances gifted by India to Afghanistan and announced the supply of MRI and CT scan machines, vaccines for immunization, and cancer medicines to Afghan hospitals. He highlighted India’s earlier support during the COVID-19 pandemic and its drug rehabilitation assistance through the UNODC. Also Read: No new air-to-air missiles for Pakistan: US embassy issues clarification on missile sale Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction India’s prompt disaster relief response to last month’s Kunar and Nangarhar earthquakes was acknowledged during the meeting. Jaishankar said Indian relief materials were dispatched within hours and announced plans to help reconstruct residences in affected areas. He also underlined India’s role as a major food assistance provider, with a new consignment arriving in Kabul on Friday (October 10). Addressing the plight of forcibly repatriated Afghan refugees, Jaishankar expressed India’s commitment to supporting their dignity and livelihood by helping build homes and providing material aid.

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday (October 10)

'Afghanistan's support to India during Pahalgam terror attack was noteworthy', says foreign minister Jaishankar at meeting with Taliban counterpart

The Chandigarh police in an official statement said that on Thursday (October 9, 2025) it has registered an FIR in connection with the death of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Earlier on Oct 9, wife of &nbsp;IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, has filed an abetment to suicide complaint against top officers. She cited a nine-page suicide note left by her husband, in which he allegedly named 12 officers, including State DGP Shatrujeet Kapur accusing them of sustained harassment and caste-based discrimination. The complaint, lodged with Chandigarh Police on Wednesday night, sought an FIR under abetment and SC/ST Act provisions, calling the death a result of "systematic persecution" by powerful superiors. Kumar's body was found with a gunshot wound in a room at the basement of his Sector 11 house. His wife sought Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's intervention to ensure that an FIR is lodged. Kumar was a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was recently posted as the inspector general of the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Rohtak's Sunaria.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-igp-y-puran-kumar-found-dead-chandigarh-1759837855039">Senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was found dead at his official Chandigarh residence</a>

"An FIR under Section 108 rw 3(5) (abetment of suicide) and 3 (1) (r) POA (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, has been registered against the accused mentioned in the final note. Further investigations is underway," Chandigarh police said in a brief statement. When asked about the next course of action, a Chandigarh police official said, "We will investigate the allegations which have been levelled."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-cop-who-shot-himself-dead-alleges-caste-bias-in-9-page-suicide-note-wife-files-abetment-case-against-dgp-1759980612929">Haryana cop who shot himself dead alleges caste bias in 9-page suicide note, wife files abetment case against top officers</a><h2>What the wife alleged</h2>Amneet said that her husband had “unimpeachable integrity and extraordinary public spirit” but he faced "years of systematic humiliation, harassment, and persecution" by senior officers. Further, she alleged, according to the complaint, “This is not a case of ordinary suicide but the direct result of systematic persecution of an honest officer from a Scheduled Caste community by powerful superiors.” Amneet sought an FIR under BNS Section 108 (abetment to suicide) and provisions of the SC &amp; ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.Citing an FIR registered on October 6 in Rohtak, Amneet said that he faced “systematic persecution” that pushed him to take the extreme step. She claimed Puran Kumar had faced years of caste-based discrimination and repeated humiliation over his Scheduled Caste background, and despite invoking protection under the SC/ST Act, his pleas were ignored. Referring to the suicide note, she called it “a document of a broken spirit,” alleging that it named several senior officers. “My husband’s only crime was honesty in service,” she wrote, urging the arrest of the DGP and SP, whom she fears may influence the investigation.

Chandigarh Police filed an FIR in the death of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar after his wife alleged abetment to suicide and caste-based harassment by top officers. A suicide note reportedly named 12 officials. An investigation under SC/ST Act provisions is underway.

The Chandigarh police in an official statement said that on Thursday (October 9, 2025) it has registered an FIR in connection with the death of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Earlier on Oct 9, wife of IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, has filed an abetment to suicide complaint against top officers. She cited a nine-page suicide note left by her husband, in which he allegedly named 12 officers, including State DGP Shatrujeet Kapur accusing them of sustained harassment and caste-based discrimination. The complaint, lodged with Chandigarh Police on Wednesday night, sought an FIR under abetment and SC/ST Act provisions, calling the death a result of "systematic persecution" by powerful superiors. Kumar's body was found with a gunshot wound in a room at the basement of his Sector 11 house. His wife sought Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's intervention to ensure that an FIR is lodged. Kumar was a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was recently posted as the inspector general of the Police Training Centre (PTC) in Rohtak's Sunaria. Read More | Senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was found dead at his official Chandigarh residence

Chandigarh Police filed an FIR in the death of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar after his wife alleged abetment to suicide and caste-based harassment by top officers. A suicide note reportedly named 12 officials. An investigation under SC/ST Act provisions is underway.

Chandigarh police registers FIR for abetment of suicide in Haryana IPS officer's death; DGP among those named

The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that could make it significantly tougher for foreign nationals to qualify for the H-1B visa. The changes are expected to focus on tightening eligibility, scrutinising employers, and enforcing stricter regulations, particularly around third-party placements and working conditions. These adjustments are part of a broader effort to reform the H-1B visa program, ensuring it better serves US workers while maintaining its role in attracting high-skilled foreign talent.&nbsp;The new regulations could further limit the ability of foreign workers to be placed at client sites, an issue that has sparked controversy in the past. The Trump administration aims to enforce policies that align with the original intent of the H-1B program: to fill high-skilled jobs in the US that are not easily filled by American workers. However, the implications of these changes are still being debated, with some arguing that it could make it harder for employers to recruit and retain qualified workers.<h3>Proposed Changes to H-1B Visa Regulations</h3>The Trump administration’s proposed reforms to the H-1B visa program are set to bring significant changes to both employers and foreign nationals seeking long-term employment in the US. Among the key proposals are stricter eligibility criteria for visa recipients, a crackdown on companies that violate existing program rules, and enhanced scrutiny of third-party placements. These reforms aim to prevent abuse of the system and protect US workers’ job opportunities and wages.&nbsp;One major aspect of the reform is the potential restriction on H-1B holders working at customer sites, a controversial issue that was part of the previous administration’s regulatory push. Employers may find it more difficult to place workers at customer locations, which could lead to shorter visa approval periods and tighter restrictions on job roles. This could impact industries such as IT and consulting, where third-party placements are common.<h3>Challenges and Legal Hurdles</h3>While the Trump administration hopes to avoid the legal setbacks that occurred during his first term, the proposed changes could still face challenges in the courts. A similar rule attempted in 2020 was blocked by a judge, who argued that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The Trump government is working to ensure the new rule is legally sound, with an aim to implement it without facing similar opposition. These challenges highlight the ongoing debate over how the H-1B program should be structured to balance the needs of foreign workers, US employers, and American job seekers.&nbsp;As these regulations move forward, companies and foreign workers will need to stay informed about the evolving landscape of US immigration laws. The proposed changes, once finalised, could reshape the H-1B visa process for years to come, making it critical for stakeholders to adapt to the new rules as soon as they are announced.

H-1B visa: Is Trump admin preparing to make it tougher to qualify? Here's what you should know

The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that could make it significantly tougher for foreign nationals to qualify for the H-1B visa. The changes are expected to focus on tightening eligibility, scrutinising employers, and enforcing stricter regulations, particularly around third-party placements and working conditions. These adjustments are part of a broader effort to reform the H-1B visa program, ensuring it better serves US workers while maintaining its role in attracting high-skilled foreign talent. The new regulations could further limit the ability of foreign workers to be placed at client sites, an issue that has sparked controversy in the past. The Trump administration aims to enforce policies that align with the original intent of the H-1B program: to fill high-skilled jobs in the US that are not easily filled by American workers. However, the implications of these changes are still being debated, with some arguing that it could make it harder for employers to recruit and retain qualified workers. Proposed Changes to H-1B Visa Regulations The Trump administration’s proposed reforms to the H-1B visa program are set to bring significant changes to both employers and foreign nationals seeking long-term employment in the US. Among the key proposals are stricter eligibility criteria for visa recipients, a crackdown on companies that violate existing program rules, and enhanced scrutiny of third-party placements. These reforms aim to prevent abuse of the system and protect US workers’ job opportunities and wages. One major aspect of the reform is the potential restriction on H-1B holders working at customer sites, a controversial issue that was part of the previous administration’s regulatory push. Employers may find it more difficult to place workers at customer locations, which could lead to shorter visa approval periods and tighter restrictions on job roles. This could impact industries such as IT and consulting, where third-party placements are common. Challenges and Legal Hurdles While the Trump administration hopes to avoid the legal setbacks that occurred during his first term, the proposed changes could still face challenges in the courts. A similar rule attempted in 2020 was blocked by a judge, who argued that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The Trump government is working to ensure the new rule is legally sound, with an aim to implement it without facing similar opposition. These challenges highlight the ongoing debate over how the H-1B program should be structured to balance the needs of foreign workers, US employers, and American job seekers. As these regulations move forward, companies and foreign workers will need to stay informed about the evolving landscape of US immigration laws. The proposed changes, once finalised, could reshape the H-1B visa process for years to come, making it critical for stakeholders to adapt to the new rules as soon as they are announced.

Trump's administration is seeking to tighten H-1B visa rules, including limiting third-party placements and increasing oversight, potentially making it harder to qualify

The United States has issued a firm denial regarding reports suggesting that Pakistan would receive new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) under a recent contract modification. On Friday, the US embassy clarified that the amendment to an existing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract, announced by the Department of War on September 30, pertains exclusively to sustainment and spare parts support, with no new missile deliveries involved. In an official statement, the US embassy emphasised that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan." It further clarified that the sustainment work under this contract does not include any upgrade to Pakistan’s current missile capabilities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-plans-massive-military-parade-as-kim-jong-un-celebrates-workers-party-80th-anniversary-1760062733977">North Korea plans massive military parade as Kim Jong Un celebrates Workers’ Party 80th anniversary</a>&nbsp;The clarification comes after media outlets, including Dawn newspaper, incorrectly interpreted the US Department of War’s September 30 contract update as a new sale of AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan. The Department had announced that Raytheon Co., based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $41 million modification to a previous AMRAAM production contract. This raised the total value of the contract to over $2.5 billion, which involves the production and delivery of missiles to several countries, including the UK, Germany, Israel, Australia, Qatar, Oman, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Kuwait, Turkey, and Pakistan.&nbsp;Despite Pakistan’s listing in the announcement, the US Embassy has now confirmed that the inclusion pertains solely to sustainment services, not new missile deliveries. Pakistan had previously purchased approximately 700 AMRAAMs in 2007, which were used to enhance its F-16 fighter fleet. At the time, this was the largest international order for the AMRAAM missile system.&nbsp;&nbsp;The reports of a new supply deal came shortly after a meeting last month between US President Donald Trump, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Army Chief General Asim Munir, which further fueled speculation about the state of US-Pakistan defense relations. The US clarification underscores that the current modification is intended solely for the support of existing systems and not for any upgrade or expansion of Pakistan’s missile capabilities.

No new air-to-air missiles for Pakistan: US embassy issues clarification on missile sale

The United States has issued a firm denial regarding reports suggesting that Pakistan would receive new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) under a recent contract modification. On Friday, the US embassy clarified that the amendment to an existing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract, announced by the Department of War on September 30, pertains exclusively to sustainment and spare parts support, with no new missile deliveries involved. In an official statement, the US embassy emphasised that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan." It further clarified that the sustainment work under this contract does not include any upgrade to Pakistan’s current missile capabilities. Also Read: North Korea plans massive military parade as Kim Jong Un celebrates Workers’ Party 80th anniversary The clarification comes after media outlets, including Dawn newspaper, incorrectly interpreted the US Department of War’s September 30 contract update as a new sale of AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan. The Department had announced that Raytheon Co., based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $41 million modification to a previous AMRAAM production contract. This raised the total value of the contract to over $2.5 billion, which involves the production and delivery of missiles to several countries, including the UK, Germany, Israel, Australia, Qatar, Oman, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Kuwait, Turkey, and Pakistan. Despite Pakistan’s listing in the announcement, the US Embassy has now confirmed that the inclusion pertains solely to sustainment services, not new missile deliveries. Pakistan had previously purchased approximately 700 AMRAAMs in 2007, which were used to enhance its F-16 fighter fleet. At the time, this was the largest international order for the AMRAAM missile system. The reports of a new supply deal came shortly after a meeting last month between US President Donald Trump, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Army Chief General Asim Munir, which further fueled speculation about the state of US-Pakistan defense relations. The US clarification underscores that the current modification is intended solely for the support of existing systems and not for any upgrade or expansion of Pakistan’s missile capabilities.

US has clarified in a statement that the recent contract amendment with Pakistan involves sustainment and spare parts for AMRAAMs, not new missile deliveries or upgrades to capabilities

The Indian Army, along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, after receiving a specific input, launched a joint operation in the Brijthor Forest area of Warsun, Kupwara. During the meticulously executed search, security forces successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout, recovering a substantial arsenal that included two AK-series rifles, four rocket launchers, a large cache of ammunition, and other critical war-like stores, dealing a significant blow to potential terror activities in the region.&nbsp;''OP WARSUN, Kupwara. Based on specific intelligence input, a joint operation was launched on 08 Oct 25 by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in the general area of Brijthor Forest, Warsun, Kupwara. During the search, security forces busted a hideout and recovered two AK Series Rifles, four Rocket Launchers, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores,'' said the Indian Army.&nbsp;A joint team comprising the Indian Army and Kupwara Police set up a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) at Dardsun Chowk in the Warsun area of Kupwara on October 7, 2025. During routine inspections, security forces apprehended an individual identified as Shakeel Ahmed Khan, a resident of Mersary, Chowkibal. A thorough on-the-spot search resulted in the recovery of one Chinese pistol, 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 100 rounds of AK ammunition in his possession, thwarting a potential security threat.&nbsp;Following his apprehension, the suspect, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, was transferred to Kralpora Police Station for further investigation. During a coordinated interrogation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army, he disclosed the location of a terrorist hideout in the Brijthor Ridge area of Kupwara. Acting promptly on this intelligence, joint search teams were deployed immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;The subsequent operation, conducted in the late hours of October 7 into the early morning of October 8, 2025, resulted in the successful recovery of a significant cache of war-like stores, including: 04 Disposable Rocket Launchers, 02 AK Series Rifles, 2,200 AK Rounds, 901 Pika Rounds, 01 Chinese Pistol, and Other war-like material.&nbsp;The operation concluded successfully today, following a meticulous area sanitization process. Officials reported that the rapid and well-coordinated efforts of the security forces thwarted major terrorist plans, effectively dismantling a critical terror support network in the Kupwara region.&nbsp;A senior officer commended the professionalism and seamless synergy between the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, emphasizing that the operation reflects the resolute commitment of the security forces to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the Kashmir Valley.

A joint team comprising the Indian Army and Kupwara Police set up a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) at Dardsun Chowk in the Warsun area of Kupwara on October 7, 2025. 

The Indian Army, along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, after receiving a specific input, launched a joint operation in the Brijthor Forest area of Warsun, Kupwara. During the meticulously executed search, security forces successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout, recovering a substantial arsenal that included two AK-series rifles, four rocket launchers, a large cache of ammunition, and other critical war-like stores, dealing a significant blow to potential terror activities in the region. ''OP WARSUN, Kupwara. Based on specific intelligence input, a joint operation was launched on 08 Oct 25 by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in the general area of Brijthor Forest, Warsun, Kupwara. During the search, security forces busted a hideout and recovered two AK Series Rifles, four Rocket Launchers, a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores,'' said the Indian Army. A joint team comprising the Indian Army and Kupwara Police set up a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) at Dardsun Chowk in the Warsun area of Kupwara on October 7, 2025. During routine inspections, security forces apprehended an individual identified as Shakeel Ahmed Khan, a resident of Mersary, Chowkibal. A thorough on-the-spot search resulted in the recovery of one Chinese pistol, 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 100 rounds of AK ammunition in his possession, thwarting a potential security threat. Following his apprehension, the suspect, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, was transferred to Kralpora Police Station for further investigation. During a coordinated interrogation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army, he disclosed the location of a terrorist hideout in the Brijthor Ridge area of Kupwara. Acting promptly on this intelligence, joint search teams were deployed immediately. The subsequent operation, conducted in the late hours of October 7 into the early morning of October 8, 2025, resulted in the successful recovery of a significant cache of war-like stores, including: 04 Disposable Rocket Launchers, 02 AK Series Rifles, 2,200 AK Rounds, 901 Pika Rounds, 01 Chinese Pistol, and Other war-like material. The operation concluded successfully today, following a meticulous area sanitization process. Officials reported that the rapid and well-coordinated efforts of the security forces thwarted major terrorist plans, effectively dismantling a critical terror support network in the Kupwara region. A senior officer commended the professionalism and seamless synergy between the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, emphasizing that the operation reflects the resolute commitment of the security forces to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the Kashmir Valley.

A joint team comprising the Indian Army and Kupwara Police set up a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) at Dardsun Chowk in the Warsun area of Kupwara on October 7, 2025.&nbsp;

Massive terror module busted in North Kashmir. Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Delhi today, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, along with senior civil and security officials from Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on strengthening counter-terrorism measures, assessing the security situation in the Pir Panjal region, addressing cross-border threats, reviewing flood relief efforts, and evaluating progress on ongoing development projects in Jammu and Kashmir.The meeting focused on bolstering security infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency to address persistent challenges like terrorism and infiltration. A thorough evaluation of Jammu and Kashmir's security landscape was conducted, covering recent incidents, emerging threats, and progress in maintaining peace and stability. The successful and peaceful execution of the Amarnath Yatra 2025 was highlighted, with the Union Territory administration and security forces commended for their exemplary efforts.The meeting reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism operations, including the disruption of terrorist modules and efforts to eradicate terrorism. Reaffirming the government's zero-tolerance policy.Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed agencies to maintain heightened vigilance and intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist networks. Shah emphasized the need for enhanced intelligence sharing and stronger collaboration, including joint operations, between central and local security forces to address coordination gaps and boost operational synergy.The high-level meeting, lasting over two hours, was attended by key stakeholders, including Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Other prominent participants included Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), and the Jammu and Kashmir Police.The meeting, a component of the quarterly review mechanism to assess counter-terrorism strategies and stability measures in Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirmed the Central Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring a secure and stable Union Territory under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. &nbsp;

A thorough evaluation of Jammu and Kashmir's security landscape was conducted, covering recent incidents, emerging threats, and progress in maintaining peace and stability.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Delhi today, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, along with senior civil and security officials from Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on strengthening counter-terrorism measures, assessing the security situation in the Pir Panjal region, addressing cross-border threats, reviewing flood relief efforts, and evaluating progress on ongoing development projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on bolstering security infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency to address persistent challenges like terrorism and infiltration. A thorough evaluation of Jammu and Kashmir's security landscape was conducted, covering recent incidents, emerging threats, and progress in maintaining peace and stability. The successful and peaceful execution of the Amarnath Yatra 2025 was highlighted, with the Union Territory administration and security forces commended for their exemplary efforts. The meeting reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism operations, including the disruption of terrorist modules and efforts to eradicate terrorism. Reaffirming the government's zero-tolerance policy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed agencies to maintain heightened vigilance and intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist networks. Shah emphasized the need for enhanced intelligence sharing and stronger collaboration, including joint operations, between central and local security forces to address coordination gaps and boost operational synergy. The high-level meeting, lasting over two hours, was attended by key stakeholders, including Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Other prominent participants included Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The meeting, a component of the quarterly review mechanism to assess counter-terrorism strategies and stability measures in Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirmed the Central Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring a secure and stable Union Territory under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A thorough evaluation of Jammu and Kashmir's security landscape was conducted, covering recent incidents, emerging threats, and progress in maintaining peace and stability.

Amit Shah chairs high-level security meet on J&K with LG Manoj Sinha along with top security officials

The Indian Army has recovered the body of one of the two missing PARA soldiers from the 5 PARA unit, who went missing on October 6 in the Kishtwar ridge area of the Gadole forests, Kokernag, Anantnag. Search parties are bringing the body down for formal identification. The Indian Army has been conducting an extensive search operation on the third consecutive day in the dense Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, South Kashmir, to locate the missing Indian Army soldiers. A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort.&nbsp;According to the Indian Army, ''On the intervening night of 6/7 Oct an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snowstorm and whiteout conditions in the mountains of South Kashmir. Since then, two soldiers have gone out of communication. Intense Search and Rescue operations have been launched but hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.''&nbsp;The communication was lost with Agniveer commandos from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during a routine patrol in the Gadol forest, Kokernag, Anantnag district. While no terrorist involvement has been confirmed, the region has a history of militancy, including a 2023 encounter in the same forest that caused significant casualties among security forces.&nbsp;The Indian Army swiftly mobilised a large-scale, multi-faceted search and rescue operation in the rugged Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Leveraging advanced technology and specialized resources, the operation involves state-of-the-art drones for aerial reconnaissance, highly trained canine squads for ground tracking, and helicopters for rapid deployment and surveillance across the dense, high-risk terrain.&nbsp;This meticulously coordinated operation highlights the Indian Army's unwavering resolve to locate the second missing soldier. Additional ground forces have been deployed to thoroughly search the Gadole forests, while intelligence units are working relentlessly to trace the missing jawan. &nbsp;

A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort.

The Indian Army has recovered the body of one of the two missing PARA soldiers from the 5 PARA unit, who went missing on October 6 in the Kishtwar ridge area of the Gadole forests, Kokernag, Anantnag. Search parties are bringing the body down for formal identification. The Indian Army has been conducting an extensive search operation on the third consecutive day in the dense Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, South Kashmir, to locate the missing Indian Army soldiers. A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort. According to the Indian Army, ''On the intervening night of 6/7 Oct an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snowstorm and whiteout conditions in the mountains of South Kashmir. Since then, two soldiers have gone out of communication. Intense Search and Rescue operations have been launched but hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.'' The communication was lost with Agniveer commandos from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during a routine patrol in the Gadol forest, Kokernag, Anantnag district. While no terrorist involvement has been confirmed, the region has a history of militancy, including a 2023 encounter in the same forest that caused significant casualties among security forces. The Indian Army swiftly mobilised a large-scale, multi-faceted search and rescue operation in the rugged Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Leveraging advanced technology and specialized resources, the operation involves state-of-the-art drones for aerial reconnaissance, highly trained canine squads for ground tracking, and helicopters for rapid deployment and surveillance across the dense, high-risk terrain. This meticulously coordinated operation highlights the Indian Army's unwavering resolve to locate the second missing soldier. Additional ground forces have been deployed to thoroughly search the Gadole forests, while intelligence units are working relentlessly to trace the missing jawan.

A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort.

One body of the missing Indian Army soldier recovered in Kokernag Forest

A menu featuring the terror targets by India during Operation Sindoor was heavily shared on the internet and was claimed to be from the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF. Now it turned out that the menu was not official and nothing like that was displayed on an official level. The menu went viral due to the names of the dishes, which were inspired by the targets India hit in Pakistan after the April 22 Phalgam attack.&nbsp;The menu had dishes: Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala, Rafiqui Rhara Mutton, Bholari Paneer Methi Malai, Sukkur Savera Kofta, Sargodha Dal Makhani, Jacobabad Mewa Pulao, and Bahawalpur Naan as main course items. For dessert, the menu had Balakot Tiramisu, Muzaffarabad Kulfi Faluda, and Muridke Meetha Pan.&nbsp;But a journalist revealed on X that it was not the actual menu and was created just for fun on the local station level.&nbsp;"The fun menu doing rounds is not an official IAF menu and nor was it served at the At Home organised by the IAF chief, where the President was the Chief Guest. If I had known there would be this controversy, I would have clicked the picture of the menu there. The menu doing rounds was part of the internal menu of a unit. Made for some fun, laughter internally at the local station level," the journalist named Snehesh wrote on X. IAF marks 93rd anniversary&nbsp;On the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that the Indian Air Force’s “bold and precise” attacks on enemy targets during Operation Sindoor restored the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousness. “Our performance in Operation Sindoor fills us with professional pride. We proved to the world how air power can be effectively used in shaping military outcomes in just a few days,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our robust air defence architecture and offensive employment of long-range surface-to-air missile systems limited the adversary’s ability to operate and ensured safety of our vital assets,” he added. The Chief of Air Staff described Operation Sindoor as a shining example of what can be achieved through “meticulous planning, disciplined training and determined execution.” &nbsp;

The menu had dishes: Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala, Rafiqui Rhara Mutton, Bholari Paneer Methi Malai, Sukkur Savera Kofta, Sargodha Dal Makhani, Jacobabad Mewa Pulao, and Bahawalpur Naan as main course items. 

A menu featuring the terror targets by India during Operation Sindoor was heavily shared on the internet and was claimed to be from the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF. Now it turned out that the menu was not official and nothing like that was displayed on an official level. The menu went viral due to the names of the dishes, which were inspired by the targets India hit in Pakistan after the April 22 Phalgam attack. The menu had dishes: Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala, Rafiqui Rhara Mutton, Bholari Paneer Methi Malai, Sukkur Savera Kofta, Sargodha Dal Makhani, Jacobabad Mewa Pulao, and Bahawalpur Naan as main course items. For dessert, the menu had Balakot Tiramisu, Muzaffarabad Kulfi Faluda, and Muridke Meetha Pan. But a journalist revealed on X that it was not the actual menu and was created just for fun on the local station level. "The fun menu doing rounds is not an official IAF menu and nor was it served at the At Home organised by the IAF chief, where the President was the Chief Guest. If I had known there would be this controversy, I would have clicked the picture of the menu there. The menu doing rounds was part of the internal menu of a unit. Made for some fun, laughter internally at the local station level," the journalist named Snehesh wrote on X. IAF marks 93rd anniversary On the 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that the Indian Air Force’s “bold and precise” attacks on enemy targets during Operation Sindoor restored the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousness. “Our performance in Operation Sindoor fills us with professional pride. We proved to the world how air power can be effectively used in shaping military outcomes in just a few days,” he said. “Our robust air defence architecture and offensive employment of long-range surface-to-air missile systems limited the adversary’s ability to operate and ensured safety of our vital assets,” he added. The Chief of Air Staff described Operation Sindoor as a shining example of what can be achieved through “meticulous planning, disciplined training and determined execution.”

The menu had dishes: Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka Masala, Rafiqui Rhara Mutton, Bholari Paneer Methi Malai, Sukkur Savera Kofta, Sargodha Dal Makhani, Jacobabad Mewa Pulao, and Bahawalpur Naan as main course items.&nbsp;

Pakistan on plate? Viral IAF menu featuring Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka is NOT OFFICIAL. Here's the truth

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;Two India-origin men have been nabbed in London in sexual crime cases. The case came after a mobile phone repair person found videos depicting child sex abuse on the phone of &nbsp;Kishan Patel. His brother, Vruj Patel, has been named the prime offender in the case. While giving a judgment, the court sentenced Vruj to 22 years in jail and Kishan to 15 months. The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges.&nbsp;Further searches uncovered additional footage, including recordings of Vruj raping a young woman after a university night out and voyeuristic videos of a young girl. The Metropolitan Police confirmed Patel’s identity through clothing and jewellery visible in the recordings. Vruj admitted his crime and confessed that he raped a child under the age of 13, assaulted a child under 13 by penetration, and caused a child to engage in sexual activity, all related to one victim. He also confessed to raping and sexually assaulting a woman over 16. Detective Sergeant Rob Blant, who led the investigation, called the rapists "cowardly, opportunistic offenders" and urged the victims to come forward for investigation.

The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Two India-origin men have been nabbed in London in sexual crime cases. The case came after a mobile phone repair person found videos depicting child sex abuse on the phone of Kishan Patel. His brother, Vruj Patel, has been named the prime offender in the case. While giving a judgment, the court sentenced Vruj to 22 years in jail and Kishan to 15 months. The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges. Further searches uncovered additional footage, including recordings of Vruj raping a young woman after a university night out and voyeuristic videos of a young girl. The Metropolitan Police confirmed Patel’s identity through clothing and jewellery visible in the recordings. Vruj admitted his crime and confessed that he raped a child under the age of 13, assaulted a child under 13 by penetration, and caused a child to engage in sexual activity, all related to one victim. He also confessed to raping and sexually assaulting a woman over 16. Detective Sergeant Rob Blant, who led the investigation, called the rapists "cowardly, opportunistic offenders" and urged the victims to come forward for investigation.

The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on October 7, 2025, after Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges.

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The upcoming Bihar Elections 2025 will be a neck-to-neck fight between BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan or INDIA alliance, according to a new pre-poll survey. The pollsters are busy analysing the mood of Bihari voters after the Election Commission announced the polls dates. The Assembly polls will take place next month in two phases. With the fate of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav at stake, Bihari voters are ready to decide if they would give another chance to the BJP-JDU alliance or would pick up a new face for their state.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-will-nitish-kumar-become-bihar-s-cm-again-here-s-what-pre-poll-survey-predicts-about-state-s-future-1759831868201">Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future</a><h2>What pre-poll survey revealed?</h2>A pre poll survey by Vote Vibe poll revealed a highly competitive race between the BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc), with just a 1.6 per cent difference in vote share separating them.&nbsp;<h3>Here are the main takeaways from the pre-poll survey:</h3><ul><li>NDA predicted to lead marginally with 41.3 per cent vote share, while Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc) follows closely at 39.7%.</li><li>Tejashwi Yadav is the most preferred Chief Minister candidate (35 per cent), followed by Nitish Kumar (23.4 per cent) and Prashant Kishor (13.8 per cent)</li><li>Jan Suraaj, the new party led by Prashant Kishor, is favored by around 9 per cent of respondents.</li><li>Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and AIMIM have support levels of 2.5 per cent and 1.7 per cent respectively.</li><li>NDA holds a 6 per cent lead among women voters; Mahagathbandhan leads among men by 2 per cent.</li><li>Youth voters (18-34) favour Mahagathbandhan; voters aged 35+ prefer the NDA.</li><li>Mahagathbandhan leads among Muslim-Yadav and Scheduled Caste communities.</li><li>NDA is preferred by Upper caste, NYOBC, and EBC groups.</li><li>Dalit votes are split closely, with no clear majority.</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li>Despite strong anti-incumbency sentiments (48.6 per cent) against Nitish Kumar’s government, the NDA still leads in vote share.</li></ul>Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-assembly-elections-history-from-2000-to-2020-a-look-at-winners-1759825237809">Who ruled Bihar from 2000 to 2020? A look at two decades of elections</a><h2>Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11</h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-assembly-election-2025-when-will-patna-vote-check-schedule-for-other-districts-1759759558127">Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11</a>. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-maithli-thakur-contest-bihar-elections-2025-who-is-she-and-what-we-know-about-her-meeting-with-bjp-leaders-1759813770564">Will Maithili Thakur contest Bihar Elections 2025? Who is she and what we know about her meeting with BJP leaders</a>&nbsp;Ahead of the Bihar Elections 2025, Nitish Kumar has vowed not to shift sides "ever again." The BJP is yet again rowing its boat with Nitish as its oarsman. The Mahagathbandhan is hesitant to project RJD's Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face, despite his commendable performance in the 2020 state elections. This time, the elder Lalu Yadav scion, Tej Pratap Yadav, is not with RJD anymore and has formed his own Janshakti Janta Dal. In the fray is also Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj - Delhi media's current favourite and man credited for the victory of many politicians in the country, from PM Modi to Mamata Banerjee. In NDA, there's Modi's ‘Hanuman’ - Union Chirag Paswan - His Lok Janshakti Party has not shied away from expressing its desire for the top post in the state. Apart from regional players like Mukesh Sahni’s VIP party, Paswan's uncle Pashupati Paras, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awami Morcha, there's Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM - whose party won a whopping five seats in the Seemanchal region last elections.

NDA or INDIA: Who will win Bihar elections? A pre-poll survey reveals a tight race between the BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc), with just a 1.6% vote share difference. Despite strong anti-incumbency sentiments against Kumar’s govt, the NDA holds a slight lead

The upcoming Bihar Elections 2025 will be a neck-to-neck fight between BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan or INDIA alliance, according to a new pre-poll survey. The pollsters are busy analysing the mood of Bihari voters after the Election Commission announced the polls dates. The Assembly polls will take place next month in two phases. With the fate of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav at stake, Bihari voters are ready to decide if they would give another chance to the BJP-JDU alliance or would pick up a new face for their state. Read More | Will Nitish Kumar become Bihar's CM again? Here's what pre-poll survey predicts about state's future What pre-poll survey revealed? A pre poll survey by Vote Vibe poll revealed a highly competitive race between the BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc), with just a 1.6 per cent difference in vote share separating them. Here are the main takeaways from the pre-poll survey: NDA predicted to lead marginally with 41.3 per cent vote share, while Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc) follows closely at 39.7%. Tejashwi Yadav is the most preferred Chief Minister candidate (35 per cent), followed by Nitish Kumar (23.4 per cent) and Prashant Kishor (13.8 per cent) Jan Suraaj, the new party led by Prashant Kishor, is favored by around 9 per cent of respondents. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and AIMIM have support levels of 2.5 per cent and 1.7 per cent respectively. NDA holds a 6 per cent lead among women voters; Mahagathbandhan leads among men by 2 per cent. Youth voters (18-34) favour Mahagathbandhan; voters aged 35+ prefer the NDA. Mahagathbandhan leads among Muslim-Yadav and Scheduled Caste communities. NDA is preferred by Upper caste, NYOBC, and EBC groups. Dalit votes are split closely, with no clear majority. Despite strong anti-incumbency sentiments (48.6 per cent) against Nitish Kumar’s government, the NDA still leads in vote share. Read more | Who ruled Bihar from 2000 to 2020? A look at two decades of elections Bihar Elections on Nov 6 and Nov 11 Bihar will vote in two phases - on November 6 and November 11. The election results will be announced on November 14. In 2020 state polls, the BJP-JDU alliance defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan with a narrow margin. Nitish Kumar is the incumbent CM of the state after swearing in for the ninth time in 2024. He became the CM after NDA won in 2020. However, in 2022, he shifted his allegiance and joined the Mahagathbandhan, but became the CM again - for the eighth term. This time, Kumar became instrumental in forming yet another anti-BJP grouping - the INDIA alliance, only to exit it in 2024. He patched up with the BJP, that is how he is still the CM. Read more | Will Maithili Thakur contest Bihar Elections 2025? Who is she and what we know about her meeting with BJP leaders Ahead of the Bihar Elections 2025, Nitish Kumar has vowed not to shift sides "ever again." The BJP is yet again rowing its boat with Nitish as its oarsman. The Mahagathbandhan is hesitant to project RJD's Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face, despite his commendable performance in the 2020 state elections. This time, the elder Lalu Yadav scion, Tej Pratap Yadav, is not with RJD anymore and has formed his own Janshakti Janta Dal. In the fray is also Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj - Delhi media's current favourite and man credited for the victory of many politicians in the country, from PM Modi to Mamata Banerjee. In NDA, there's Modi's ‘Hanuman’ - Union Chirag Paswan - His Lok Janshakti Party has not shied away from expressing its desire for the top post in the state. Apart from regional players like Mukesh Sahni’s VIP party, Paswan's uncle Pashupati Paras, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awami Morcha, there's Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM - whose party won a whopping five seats in the Seemanchal region last elections.

NDA or INDIA: Who will win Bihar elections? A pre-poll survey reveals a tight race between the BJP-JDU-led NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc), with just a 1.6% vote share difference. Despite strong anti-incumbency sentiments against Kumar’s govt, the NDA holds a slight lead

Nitish Kumar or Tejashwi Yadav: Who is preferred CM face in Bihar Elections 2025? Pre-poll survey reveals

Government data for the population in the last 10 years is not available, as there was no census in 2021. The last census was in 2011; this list is based on the projection and analysis of 2011 data by the UN and compiled by Statista. 

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In a joint operation with Chennai Police, Madhya Pradesh Police arrested S Ranganathan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, early Thursday (October 9) morning. The arrest is related to adulterated "Coldrif" cough syrup, which has caused deaths of several children across multiple states. The police operation, which spanned several days, resulted in the arrest of Ranganathan at his Kancheepuram factory. Following his arrest, he was shifted to Sunguvarchatram police station for questioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorities revealed that Ranganathan had been on the run since October 7, when police teams from Madhya Pradesh arrived in Tamil Nadu to track him down. The Tamil Nadu government had previously sealed Sresan Pharma’s factory after an outbreak linked to the tainted syrup, which claimed the lives of more than 20 children in Madhya Pradesh. On October 1, the government imposed a statewide ban on Coldrif and ordered the removal of its stock from circulation.Authorities from both states collaborated on the investigation, using tactics like monitoring Ranganathan’s financial transactions, tracking his vehicles, and gathering intelligence to locate him. The police also seized important documents from his factory.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pharma-company-owner-arrested-after-coldrif-syrup-linked-to-deaths-of-20-children-1759975996427">Cough syrup deaths: Tamil Nadu pharma company owner arrested after Coldrif syrup linked to deaths of at least 20 children</a>&nbsp;After Ranganathan was brought before a Chennai court for a transit remand, arrangements were made to transport him to Chhindwara, the site of the investigation. The authorities’ probe into Sresan Pharma had started after Chhindwara police issued a ₹20,000 reward for information about Ranganathan's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the Sriperumbudur Drug Control Inspector sent a show-cause notice to the company after inspecting its manufacturing site. Inspectors found the medicine stored in unsanitary conditions, raising concerns over contamination risks.&nbsp;The government also flagged three cough syrups, including Coldrif, as hazardous, after an alarming number of fatalities among children in the past month. The country's health regulators have urged the public to avoid Coldrif, as well as two other syrups, Respifresh TR and ReLife. While no syrups have been exported, the World Health Organization has warned that unregulated distribution channels could still pose risks.

Cough syrup deaths: How cops tracked down and arrested Coldrif pharma owner S Ranganathan

In a joint operation with Chennai Police, Madhya Pradesh Police arrested S Ranganathan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, early Thursday (October 9) morning. The arrest is related to adulterated "Coldrif" cough syrup, which has caused deaths of several children across multiple states. The police operation, which spanned several days, resulted in the arrest of Ranganathan at his Kancheepuram factory. Following his arrest, he was shifted to Sunguvarchatram police station for questioning. Authorities revealed that Ranganathan had been on the run since October 7, when police teams from Madhya Pradesh arrived in Tamil Nadu to track him down. The Tamil Nadu government had previously sealed Sresan Pharma’s factory after an outbreak linked to the tainted syrup, which claimed the lives of more than 20 children in Madhya Pradesh. On October 1, the government imposed a statewide ban on Coldrif and ordered the removal of its stock from circulation. Authorities from both states collaborated on the investigation, using tactics like monitoring Ranganathan’s financial transactions, tracking his vehicles, and gathering intelligence to locate him. The police also seized important documents from his factory. Also Read: Cough syrup deaths: Tamil Nadu pharma company owner arrested after Coldrif syrup linked to deaths of at least 20 children After Ranganathan was brought before a Chennai court for a transit remand, arrangements were made to transport him to Chhindwara, the site of the investigation. The authorities’ probe into Sresan Pharma had started after Chhindwara police issued a ₹20,000 reward for information about Ranganathan's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the Sriperumbudur Drug Control Inspector sent a show-cause notice to the company after inspecting its manufacturing site. Inspectors found the medicine stored in unsanitary conditions, raising concerns over contamination risks. The government also flagged three cough syrups, including Coldrif, as hazardous, after an alarming number of fatalities among children in the past month. The country's health regulators have urged the public to avoid Coldrif, as well as two other syrups, Respifresh TR and ReLife. While no syrups have been exported, the World Health Organization has warned that unregulated distribution channels could still pose risks.

Sresan Pharma owner S Ranganathan was arrested in Chennai for his role in the adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of children in multiple states

A private aircraft lost control while attempting to take off from the runway in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad on Thursday and crashed into nearby bushes. Following the incident, both pilots and passengers on board escaped safely, according to a report by the news agency ANI.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Uttar Pradesh: A private aircraft lost control while taking off from the runway in Farrukhabad and collapsed in bushes nearby. The two pilots and passengers are safe. (Video Source: Police) <a href="https://t.co/pWlZOl3rmG">pic.twitter.com/pWlZOl3rmG</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1976195651508834431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A video shared by Indian news agency ANI on its social media platform X shows the aircraft lying on the ground after the plane crash in Farrukhabad, where its wings and propeller are clearly visible. In the video, the private plane appears to have sustained small damage. However, the front part of the aircraft is noticeably inclined toward the ground.&nbsp;According to a report in HT, the incident took place around 11.15 am when the aircraft, operated by Jetserve Aviation, started take-off roll. However, when the aircraft covered approximately 400 metres on the runway, the plane veered off course and lost its alignment, resulting in it stopping near the perimeter wall.<h3>The aircraft was scheduled to for Bhopal</h3>Officials confirmed that the aircraft was a twin-engine charter plane (2+6 configuration) which was scheduled to take off for Bhopal. At the time of the incident, Pilots Nasib Baman and Prateek Fernandes were in control of the aircraft.&nbsp;The passengers onboard included Ajay Arora, Deputy Managing Director of Woodpecker Green Agri Nutripad Pvt Ltd, who had arrived with his team to inspect a proposed beer manufacturing unit in the Khimsepur industrial area. Accompanying him were Sumit Sharma from SBI, Rakesh Tikku, vice president (operations), and Manish Pandey, UP project head.&nbsp;Following the incident, police and administrative officials, including SDM Sadar Rajnikant Pandey, CO Ajay Verma, and Mohammadabad police, promptly reached the crash site, and a fire brigade was also sent for a precautionary measure.&nbsp;According to Mohammadabad Kotwali SHO Vinod Shukla, initial findings indicate that low air pressure in one of the plane’s tyres may have caused it to veer off the runway. “All passengers are safe and have since departed by car,” he said. It was later confirmed that the team had arrived in Farrukhabad on Wednesday and was scheduled to return on Thursday morning when the mishap took place.&nbsp;(Note: This is a developing story; more details are awaited)

A video shared by Indian news agency ANI on X shows the aircraft lying on the ground after the plane crash in Farrukhabad, where its wings and propeller are clearly visible.

A private aircraft lost control while attempting to take off from the runway in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad on Thursday and crashed into nearby bushes. Following the incident, both pilots and passengers on board escaped safely, according to a report by the news agency ANI.

A video shared by Indian news agency ANI on X shows the aircraft lying on the ground after the plane crash in Farrukhabad, where its wings and propeller are clearly visible.

VIDEO: Private plane loses its control amid take-off, crashes into bushes in UP’s Farrukhabad

In a major shift in strategy, Pakistan-based terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named “Jamaat-ul-Mominaat.” The decision was made public through a letter issued under the name of JeM chief and UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. Recruitment for this newly created unit has started at Markaz Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur, Pakistan on Wednesday (October 8).&nbsp;According to the letter circulated by JeM’s propaganda platform Al-Qalam Media, the women’s brigade of JeM will be named as Jamaat-ul-Mominaat and its recruitment started from Wednesday (October 8). According to sources, this women brigade of JeM will be led by Sadiya Azhar, the sister of Masood Azhar whose husband Yusuf Azhar was killed in Operation Sindoor on May 7 when Indian forces struck JeM’s headquarters at Markaz Subhanallah. Sources reveal that the outfit has started enlisting wives of its commanders as well as economically vulnerable women studying at its centers in Bahawalpur, Karachi, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Haripur, and Mansehra.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paul-kapur-the-new-south-asia-top-diplomat-of-the-us-thinks-pakistan-is-a-nuclear-armed-failing-state-here-is-what-else-he-said-about-it-1759992934427">Paul Kapur, the new South Asia top diplomat of the US, thinks Pakistan is a 'nuclear-armed failing state'. Here is what else he said about it</a>&nbsp;The Deobandi-rooted outfit which has traditionally barred women from participating in armed jihad or combat missions appears to have revised its stance following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Sources suggest that Masood Azhar and his brother Talha al-Saif jointly approved the decision to incorporate women into JeM’s operational framework, leading to the establishment of this exclusive female brigade.&nbsp;While terrorist groups such as ISIS, Boko Haram, Hamas, and LTTE have a history of deploying women as suicide attackers, outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen had largely avoided doing so but sources now believe JeM’s latest move signals its intent to train and use female suicide bombers in future terror&nbsp;operations.

Jaish-e-Mohammed forms women’s brigade ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominaat’ under Masood Azhar’s sister; recruitment drive starts in Bahawalpur

In a major shift in strategy, Pakistan-based terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named “Jamaat-ul-Mominaat.” The decision was made public through a letter issued under the name of JeM chief and UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. Recruitment for this newly created unit has started at Markaz Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur, Pakistan on Wednesday (October 8). According to the letter circulated by JeM’s propaganda platform Al-Qalam Media, the women’s brigade of JeM will be named as Jamaat-ul-Mominaat and its recruitment started from Wednesday (October 8). According to sources, this women brigade of JeM will be led by Sadiya Azhar, the sister of Masood Azhar whose husband Yusuf Azhar was killed in Operation Sindoor on May 7 when Indian forces struck JeM’s headquarters at Markaz Subhanallah. Sources reveal that the outfit has started enlisting wives of its commanders as well as economically vulnerable women studying at its centers in Bahawalpur, Karachi, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Haripur, and Mansehra. Also Read: Paul Kapur, the new South Asia top diplomat of the US, thinks Pakistan is a 'nuclear-armed failing state'. Here is what else he said about it The Deobandi-rooted outfit which has traditionally barred women from participating in armed jihad or combat missions appears to have revised its stance following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Sources suggest that Masood Azhar and his brother Talha al-Saif jointly approved the decision to incorporate women into JeM’s operational framework, leading to the establishment of this exclusive female brigade. While terrorist groups such as ISIS, Boko Haram, Hamas, and LTTE have a history of deploying women as suicide attackers, outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen had largely avoided doing so but sources now believe JeM’s latest move signals its intent to train and use female suicide bombers in future terror operations.

According to the letter circulated by JeM’s propaganda platform Al-Qalam Media, the women’s brigade of JeM will be named as Jamaat-ul-Mominaat and its recruitment started from Wednesday (October 8)

The Indian Army is conducting an extensive search operation on the third consecutive day in the dense Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, South Kashmir, to locate two Indian Army soldiers who went missing during the night of October 6-7, 2025. A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort.&nbsp;According to the Indian Army, ''On the intervening night of 6/7 Oct an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snowstorm and white out conditions in the mountains of South Kashmir. Since then, two soldiers have gone out of communication. Intense Search and Rescue operations have been launched but hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.''&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-starmer-meeting-9-uk-universities-to-open-campus-in-india-indian-instructors-to-train-uk-pilots-says-pm-modi-1759991123288">Modi-Starmer meeting: 9 UK universities to open campus in India, Indian instructors to train UK pilots, says PM Modi</a>&nbsp;The communication was lost with Agniveer commandos from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during a routine patrol in the Gadol forest, Kokernag, Anantnag district. The missing soldiers' whereabouts remain unknown. While no terrorist involvement has been confirmed, the region has a history of militancy, including a 2023 encounter in the same forest that caused significant casualties among security forces.&nbsp;The Indian Army swiftly mobilised a large-scale, multi-faceted search and rescue operation in the rugged Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Leveraging advanced technology and specialized resources, the operation involves state-of-the-art drones for aerial reconnaissance, highly trained canine squads for ground tracking, and helicopters for rapid deployment and surveillance across the dense, high-risk terrain.&nbsp;This comprehensive effort, coordinated with precision, underscores the Army’s determination to locate the missing soldiers in an area known for its challenging topography and history of terrorist activity, as evidenced by a deadly 2023 encounter in the same region. Additional ground forces have been deployed to comb the forest, while intelligence units are working tirelessly to uncover any clues regarding the soldiers’ whereabouts.

Indian Army launches search and rescue operation for third consecutive day to trace two missing soldiers

The Indian Army is conducting an extensive search operation on the third consecutive day in the dense Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, South Kashmir, to locate two Indian Army soldiers who went missing during the night of October 6-7, 2025. A severe snowstorm disrupted communication with the soldiers, prompting the Army to launch a large-scale rescue and search effort. According to the Indian Army, ''On the intervening night of 6/7 Oct an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snowstorm and white out conditions in the mountains of South Kashmir. Since then, two soldiers have gone out of communication. Intense Search and Rescue operations have been launched but hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.'' Also Read: Modi-Starmer meeting: 9 UK universities to open campus in India, Indian instructors to train UK pilots, says PM Modi The communication was lost with Agniveer commandos from the 5 Para (Special Forces) unit during a routine patrol in the Gadol forest, Kokernag, Anantnag district. The missing soldiers' whereabouts remain unknown. While no terrorist involvement has been confirmed, the region has a history of militancy, including a 2023 encounter in the same forest that caused significant casualties among security forces. The Indian Army swiftly mobilised a large-scale, multi-faceted search and rescue operation in the rugged Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Leveraging advanced technology and specialized resources, the operation involves state-of-the-art drones for aerial reconnaissance, highly trained canine squads for ground tracking, and helicopters for rapid deployment and surveillance across the dense, high-risk terrain. This comprehensive effort, coordinated with precision, underscores the Army’s determination to locate the missing soldiers in an area known for its challenging topography and history of terrorist activity, as evidenced by a deadly 2023 encounter in the same region. Additional ground forces have been deployed to comb the forest, while intelligence units are working tirelessly to uncover any clues regarding the soldiers’ whereabouts.

The Indian Army swiftly mobilised a large-scale, multi-faceted search and rescue operation in the rugged Gadol forest of Kokernag, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint press conference on Thursday (October 9) in Mumbai. Modi said, "The largest and most influential delegation from the education sector so far has come with Prime Minister Starmer. It is a matter of great joy that now nine universities from the UK are going to open campuses in India. The Gurugram campus of Southampton University was recently inaugurated, and the first group of students has also taken admission."<h2>Modi, Starmer hold joint press conference</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the CEO Summit in Mumbai, emphasised that India and the UK are "natural partners" with shared values. He highlighted the significance of their partnership, saying that it plays a key role in bringing stability to a volatile global landscape. "In July, during my visit to the UK, we signed the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a major step forward in India-UK relations," said Modi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rawalpindi-chicken-tikka-to-balakot-tiramisu-indian-army-officer-shares-menu-naming-dishes-after-terror-targets-hit-during-op-sindoor-1759990693510">Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka to Balakot Tiramisu: Indian Army officer shares menu naming dishes after terror targets hit during Op Sindoor</a>&nbsp;The two leaders held a bilateral meeting in Mumbai, where Starmer urged for the swift implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that both nations finalised earlier this year. Starmer called the FTA, which was signed in July 2024, "a crucial deal." He noted that it represents the largest agreement the UK has made since leaving the European Union and the most significant trade deal India has ever negotiated. This agreement aims to increase bilateral trade between the countries by £25.5 billion annually.<h2>‘India-UK economic partnership enters new phase’</h2>During his visit, Starmer also announced that three major productions from India's Yash Raj Films (YRF) will begin filming at various locations in the UK starting in 2026. He also took part in lighting diyas in Mumbai to mark Diwali, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between the two nations.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal, Union minister of Commerce and Industry wrote on X, “India-UK economic partnership enters a new phase! Thrilled to announce the signing of the Terms of Reference to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). This institutional reset is a game-changer, strengthening our framework for strategic engagement, driving the implementation of the India-UK CETA, and boosting our joint ambition to significantly enhance our bilateral trade.”

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'Natural Partners': 9 UK universities to open campus in India, Indian instructors to train UK pilots, says PM Modi

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint press conference on Thursday (October 9) in Mumbai. Modi said, "The largest and most influential delegation from the education sector so far has come with Prime Minister Starmer. It is a matter of great joy that now nine universities from the UK are going to open campuses in India. The Gurugram campus of Southampton University was recently inaugurated, and the first group of students has also taken admission." Modi, Starmer hold joint press conference Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the CEO Summit in Mumbai, emphasised that India and the UK are "natural partners" with shared values. He highlighted the significance of their partnership, saying that it plays a key role in bringing stability to a volatile global landscape. "In July, during my visit to the UK, we signed the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a major step forward in India-UK relations," said Modi. Also Read: Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka to Balakot Tiramisu: Indian Army officer shares menu naming dishes after terror targets hit during Op Sindoor The two leaders held a bilateral meeting in Mumbai, where Starmer urged for the swift implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that both nations finalised earlier this year. Starmer called the FTA, which was signed in July 2024, "a crucial deal." He noted that it represents the largest agreement the UK has made since leaving the European Union and the most significant trade deal India has ever negotiated. This agreement aims to increase bilateral trade between the countries by £25.5 billion annually. ‘India-UK economic partnership enters new phase’ During his visit, Starmer also announced that three major productions from India's Yash Raj Films (YRF) will begin filming at various locations in the UK starting in 2026. He also took part in lighting diyas in Mumbai to mark Diwali, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between the two nations. Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal, Union minister of Commerce and Industry wrote on X, “India-UK economic partnership enters a new phase! Thrilled to announce the signing of the Terms of Reference to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). This institutional reset is a game-changer, strengthening our framework for strategic engagement, driving the implementation of the India-UK CETA, and boosting our joint ambition to significantly enhance our bilateral trade.”

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on his first visit to India held bilateral discussions with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Thursday (October 9)

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