The exercise will be conducted in two phases from 5 to 12 October 2025. The harbour phase will feature professional interactions between naval personnel, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, and cultural exchanges. Joint Working Group meetings and Subject Matter Expert exchanges are also planned.

India-UK Exercise Konkan-2025 Commences Off Western Coast Of India

The Odisha government from Sunday night imposed a 36-hour curfew — soon after the declaration of a 24-hour suspension of internet and social media services — across large parts of Cuttack city following more violence after clashes between two groups during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession.


India: Internet banned, shops vandalised after clashes in Odisha's Cuttack

India: Three states ban the cough syrup after children die allegedly after consuming the product.


India: Reports suggest 14 deaths linked to cough syrups

Several bridges suffered damage in the landslides triggered by heavy rain in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal.


India: Darjeeling reels under losses from landslides, amid new flood warning from Bhutan govt

The exercise will be conducted in two phases from 5 to 12 October 2025. The harbour phase will feature professional interactions between naval personnel, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, and cultural exchanges. Joint Working Group meetings and Subject Matter Expert exchanges are also planned.


India-UK exercise Konkan-2025 commences off western coast of India

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also clarified that recent media reports on poisoning stem from an accused's claim rather than official police findings.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Assam CM Himanta questions 'poisoning' claims in Garg's death

Breaking: Dozens dead after landslides, flash floods in India's Darjeeling region 

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Australia next week, from 7th to 10th October, for the first such visit by an Indian defence minister to Down Under in almost 12 years. The last visit was by the then Defence Minister AK Anthony in 2013.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Travel To Australia Next Week

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, has moved a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court against the preventive detention of her husband under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, following violent protests on September 24 in Leh.

Ladakh Protests: Sonam Wangchuk Demands Judicial Probe Into Killing Of Four In Leh Protests

BREAKING | West Bengal Rains | Several Dead As Landslides Hit Darjeeling District

EU ambassador to India Hervé Delphin has said that the 14th round of India, EU free trade agreement will take place from Monday. Both sides aim to conclude the FTA by the end of the year, a target set during the visit of President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to Delhi, along with the college to Delhi earlier this year. He said that the "negotiating teams are working hard to deliver it. Fair to say the negotiations are challenging and important issues remain to be solved."

India-Europe FTA:14th Round Talks From Monday 

 Indian markets remain volatile as global trade tensions and a weakening rupee add pressure on equities. Despite the macro challenges, both the nifty and the sensex rebounded sharply this past week. The week’s overall performance reflected a consolidation phase, with gains concentrated in a few key sectors.

Retail Investors Show Resilience As Foreign Investors Sell

US President Donald Trump is warming up to the idea of signing additional deals with countries during his upcoming trip to Asia, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. While he did not specify which nations are close to finalizing agreements, his comments come after recent “constructive” talks with India in Washington in late September.


India-US Remain Hopeful Of Reaching An Interim Deal Soon

An Indian student from Hyderabad, who went to the US for his higher studies, was shot dead by miscreants in Texas. The incident reportedly occurred at a gas station where the victim worked on a part-time basis.


Hyderabad student, working at US gas station, shot dead

Russian sources have denied any cooperation with Pakistan that could concern India, including reports about supplying jet engines. 


India-Russia ties: 'Russia can't make a deal with Pak to make India feel uncomfortable'

With effect from October 1, the sale of the cough syrup manufactured by the city-based firm, has been prohibited across Tamil Nadu, an official of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department said.


India: 11 children die after consuming cough syrup

Russian sources to WION: No cooperation with Pakistan that would make India uncomfortable

A recent AIIMS study finds critical gaps in brain death training among doctors in India. Only 10% of doctors actively train residents in brain death certification, while 6 out of 10 remain untrained. Proper certification is essential for organ donation and saving lives.


AIIMS study reveals most doctors lack training in brain death certification 

 A nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID is currently probing the death of Garg in Singapore.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Band members sent to 14-day police remand in death case

Stray dogs bit two foreign coaches attending the World Para Athletics Championships in India. Japanese coach Meiko Okumatsu and Kenyan coach Dennis Maragia were bitten by stray dogs in two separate incidents while training at the practice track in New Delhi’s JLN Stadium. 


India: Stray dog bites Japanese, Kenya coach in Delhi's JLN Stadium 

India tour of Australia: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in India's 15-man squad for the three-match series, starting October 19. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit as the new captain of the one-day international side.


Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain

The visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes just months after PM Narendra Modi had visited the UK, a visit that saw the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, that aims to deepen economic ties between two of the largest economies on the planet.


India-UK ties: UK PM Keir Starmer is set to visit India to bolster technology & education ties 

India, US Close To Wide-ranging Trade Deal After Talks 

As per reports, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, is set to receive an excellence award for his unwavering stance during the Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy. After India’s team declined to accept the trophy from him—an act Naqvi called politically motivated—he chose to keep the trophy and refused to apologize. In Pakistan, his actions are being hailed as a bold assertion of national pride amid escalating tensions with India.

Mohsin Naqvi to receive Pakistan’s top honor for Asia Cup trophy controversy

According to a survey by the Reserve Bank of India,
Indian households are starting to feel some respite from inflation.
The survey finding shows that while people perceive current inflation as slightly higher,
Their expectations for future price rises have eased.

 State Of Inflation In India

Days after US President Donald Trump praised the Pakistani leadership for supporting the Gaza peace deal, Islamabad has denied backing his ‘20-point’ proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has now said that the 20-point Gaza plan that Trump announced this week was not in line with the draft proposed by a group of Muslim-majority countries in Washington. “Changes were made in the plan,” Dar told Pakistani lawmakers in parliament on Friday.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar Distances From Donald Trump’s Gaza Plan

#Gravitas The Indian Army Chief has issued a direct warning to Islamabad. General Upendra Dwivedi said India is ready to unleash a second, deadlier version of Operation Sindoor. Warning Pakistan to stop sponsoring cross-border terror or risk being wiped off the map.


'Will erase from map,' Indian Army Chief warns Pakistan

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, IAF Chief, on Operation Sindoor: The Indian Air Force successfully deployed recently operationalised long-range SAMs, achieving a historic strike of over 300 kilometres. These strikes curtailed enemy operations deep within their territory, showcasing India’s air power and strategic reach.


IAF Chief AP Singh explains how India brought Pakistan 'to its knees' 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed strong support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid escalating trade tensions with the United States.


Trump tariff war: Russian president condemns us over India-China energy pressure 

In a bold move to enhance women’s safety and empowerment, Bareilly Police has launched the ‘Veerangna Unit’, a Women’s Special Operations Group (SOG) of specially trained female commandos. The unit was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his visit to Bareilly, marking a significant step in community-focused policing and zero tolerance for crimes against women.


India: Bareilly forms first women's quick response team 

India-China direct flights: After a gap of over five years, direct flights between India and mainland China are set to begin by the end of this month.


India-China ties: India's Foreign Ministry announces resumption of direct flights

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