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POLITICSOct 9TMC MP Samirul Islam writes to UN rights chief over drinking water crisis in Kolkata colonySamirul Islam alleged that drinking water supply to Jyoti Nagar Colony was cut off after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. "Because the residents are Muslims and are not considered part of the BJP’s so-called vote bank,” he saidThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Residential buildings under 24 metres don’t need fire NOC; Telangana Fire Services dept revises safety requirementsFire towers and dedicated Fire Command Centre (FCC) rooms are mandatory for buildings measuring 24 metres or more in heightThe Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 9Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite powerElon Musk’s accusation that powerful Indian business interests are blocking Starlink’s entry into India has sparked a political row, but analysts say the dispute also highlights security concerns, regulatory hurdles and strategic calculations shaping the satellite service’s expansion across Asia. In a post on social media, Musk said Starlink was licensed in more than 165 countries and had spent five years complying with Indian laws and regulations. “So why still no licence? Is Ambani the real...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 9India’s Energy Transition Is Complicated, But ProgressingWhile coal continues to dominate India’s power supply, the country is also building clean energy at one of the fastest rates in the world.The Diplomat
DISASTEROct 9Amid heartache of Nepal flooding disaster, fear remainsSix weeks after Nepal’s deadly flooding disaster, communities are still struggling to rebuild their lives, but they will need sustained help as global warming increases the risk of another Himalayan catastrophe, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. UN News
POLITICSOct 9Nagaland civil society groups want liquor ban in State liftedNaga Council Dimapur says liquor remains widely available despite prohibition for 37 yearsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 917 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 9Karnataka HC pulls up KPSC, transport authorities over false certificates on training in non-existing heavy vehicles with petrol engineCourt found that KSRTC, BMTC have lied blatantly in their certificates that some candidates were trained on repairing HGV and HPV fitted with petrol-powered engineThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Plea to disqualify Mani C. Kappan MLA: Speaker seeks advice from Advocate GeneralMumbai-based businessman Dinesh Menon had filed a petition seeking Mr. Kappan’s disqualification following his conviction in cheque-bounce cases.The Hindu
BUSINESSOct 9What US ban on Indian IT firms means for H1B visas and businessesAnalysts warn companies could face higher hiring and compliance costs for being forced to rely on US talentThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 9Exxon blocks proposal to settle $5B Kashagan dispute - BloombergExxon has blocked a proposal aimed at settling a $5 billion dispute related to the Kashagan project. This highlights ongoing financial disagreements in a major energy venture.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 9Bangkok train fare subsidies to cost up to B5.8 billionThe Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next month for a budget of between 5 billion and 5.8 billion baht to subsidise electric train fares ranging from 17 to 45 baht per trip.bangkokpost · thailand
WORLDOct 9Dasara book chariot sets out to promote Kannada literatureAdditional Regional Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju expressed concern over the growing attraction of the younger generation towards digital media, and urged them to cultivate the habit of reading booksThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9West Bengal bypolls: BJP retains Nandigram with record margin, wins Muslim-dominated RejinagarChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says Muslim voters from both Nandigram and Rejinagar have extended support to the BJP candidates; the number of seats of the BJP in the 294-member Legislative Assembly have increased to 209The Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Helpline set up to fix VAHAN and SARATHI portal problems, says Andhra Transport Minister Ramprasad ReddyPeople can report problems on 9281607001 by phone or WhatsApp, says Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad ReddyThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Pakistan insists Trump deserves Nobel for his role in truce with IndiaPakistan proposes Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the truce with India, highlighting his diplomatic intervention in 2025. Sharif emphasizes that Trump's mediation avoided a larger conflict between the nuclear powers, although India rejects his participation.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9Clear applications for regularisation of Section 22A lands under G.O. 59 within a month: Telangana Govt to CollectorsThe Telangana Government has instructed Collectors to clear applications for the regularization of Section 22A lands under G.O. 59 within one month. This represents an administrative directive regarding land policy and governance.The Hindu
BUSINESSOct 9UCO Bank Still Without Full-Time MD & CEO: Saboo Holds Charge, Selection Process OnUCO Bank continues without a regular MD & CEO. Rajendra Kumar Saboo holds additional charge till 30 Nov 2026. FSIB selection process started but interview…psuconnect_in · india
POLITICSOct 9Census 2027: Ensure every individual is counted, says Registrar GeneralMrityunjay Kumar Narayan asks census officials in Andhra Pradesh to complete the second phase with accuracy and within deadlinesThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 9Four killed after car hits truck in Dharwad districtThe car collided head-on with a goods truck near Amaragol village in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka on October 9The Hindu
POLITICSOct 9West Bengal CM vows action over CPI(M) leader’s ‘vandalism by Hindutvawadis’ remark; 1 held for house attackCM Suvendu Adhikari warns Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya of legal action over “Hindutva” commentsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9India calls Vance's words on foreign workers "deeply offensive"India rechaza las declaraciones del vicepresidente de EE.UU., calificándolas de ofensivas, tras suspender a tecnológicas del programa PERM. Trump endurece política migratoria, afectando a grandes firmas tecnológicas y sus empleados extranjeros, resaltando tensiones bilaterales.Clarín
WORLDOct 9Telangana’s GMC Jagtial medical students call off protest after R&B Dept agreement on infrastructure deadlinesMedical students at Telangana's GMC Jagtial have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the Roads & Buildings Department regarding infrastructure deadlines. This resolution addresses a local student grievance concerning facility development.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 9India calls JD Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive'India calls comments of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance about immigrants from the country "deeply offensive."CNBC