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SCI & TECHOct 8ICAR, ISEC sign MoU to set up global sugarcane breeding centre in CoimbatoreThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Sugar Exim Corporation (ISEC) to deepen cooperation in sugarcane research, breeding and varietal development, according to an official statement. ISEC is a joint representative body of the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation […] Vivek Waghmodechinimandi · india
DISASTEROct 8IndiGo flight carrying 110 people was hit by lightning at 17,000 feet; nose damaged but plane landed safe - The Times of IndiaIndiGo flight carrying 110 people was hit by lightning at 17,000 feet; nose damaged but plane landed safe The Times of India IndiGo Flight To Lucknow Hit By Hail At 17,000 Feet, Nose Damaged NDTV Nose of IndiGo plane found damaged after landing at Lucknow airport, lightning strike suspected The Hindu Lightning strikes IndiGo flight midair, aircraft lands safely Xinhua Lightning damages IndiGo flight's nose at 17,000 feet: What happens when millions of volts hit a plane Moneycontrol.comgoogle · india
POLITICSOct 8BJP slams TVK-led govt. over sexual assault on five-year-old in GummidipoondiHe alleged such crimes were recurring and that the law-and-order situation in the State was deteriorating under the TVK-led governmentThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 842 former judges defend ECI, slam ‘calculated campaign’ driven by ‘vested political interests’In a letter, the judges said that a “party that governed this nation for over five decades now claims that the very system which elected it is rigged” and slammed outfits “with a long record of selective litigation”The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Beyond the textbook: Why an exhibition on Constitution in Keralam is drawing young mindsOrganised as part of State Conference of All India Lawyers Union, ‘Constitution Exhibition and Public Debate’ traces the making and evolution of India’s Constitution, contributions of national leaders and lesser-known personalities and moreThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegrationMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Delhi police monitor travel plans, bus bookings ahead of proposed CJP protestDelhi Police have intensified security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest on October 10. Authorities are monitoring mobilisation efforts, reviewing travel and transport arrangements, and deploying thousands of personnel across the New Delhi district. With no formal permission granted so far, security has been increased around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. Police have also coordinated with educational institutions, accommodation providers and transport operators as part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order during the proposed demonstration.The Hindu
DISASTEROct 8Bengal government to provide ₹1.8 lakh aid for fully damaged houses in flood-hit MaldaSpeaking at a flood-relief distribution programme at Raghunathpur, CM Adhikari also said that IIT-Kanpur has been tasked with preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for a permanent flood solution in MaldaThe Hindu
CONFLICTOct 8India condemns attacks on two airports in Saudi ArabiaIndia condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, MEA said in a statementThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8What ‘Beyond Advocacy’ Means for India’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine ConflictIndia’s possible role as a facilitator will be driven by its own economic interests, rather than any need to increase its political heft on the global stage.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 8Supreme Court seeks review of State DGP appointment rules against 2006 Prakash Singh judgmentCourt requests its amicus curiae, senior advocate Raju Ramachandran, to take the help of the Union Public Service Commission and scrutinise police laws and DGP appointments nationwide for breaches of the 2006 verdictThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Supreme Court sets aside elections in 50 wards in Punjab, orders fresh pollsA Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana set aside elections in 50 wards – 28 in Patiala district and 22 in Moga.The Hindu
DISASTEROct 8Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri LankaProlonged drought in central Sri Lanka is leaving wells dry, hurting farmers’ livelihoods and pushing wildlife to crowd shrinking water holes.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Election petition: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay produces Kodaikanal land sale deed before Madras High CourtJustice V. Lakshminarayanan asks whether an election tribunal can decide the title of a property if it is confronted with conflicting documentsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Forum for Constitutional Democracy condemns criminal cases against Rahul Gandhi and MPsThe Forum for Constitutional Democracy has condemned the criminal cases filed against Rahul Gandhi and other Members of Parliament. This action signifies concerns regarding the legal issues faced by these political figures.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Telangana Congress leaders detained during march to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad against CEC Gyanesh KumarMinisters continued their protest at the Police Station with large number of activists joining them.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Crime Branch defends pace of probe into Chander Kunj Army towers in Kochi amid owners’ concernsIn letter to affected apartment owners, Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch, Ernakulam Range, dismisses allegations of lack of progress in investigation into alleged irregularities and offences related to constructionThe Hindu
WORLDOct 8FIR registered after chicks kicked onto railway tracks in GuwahatiPETA-India worked with local animal rights activist Aditi Bakshi to secure the FIR after a video showed chicks being kicked onto the tracks at Guwahati Railway Station on October 1The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Myanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia.After trading his military uniform for civilian clothes, Myanmar’s strongman president, U Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia, his ninth stop on a search for international legitimacy.NYT World
WORLDOct 8Telangana woman gets ‘triple talaq’ notice by postGroom also took out an advertisement in regional dailyThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8SEC has set up special voter registration camps in colleges and house-to-house verification campaignThe Voter Registration Officers have set up the camps for disposal of notices/claims and objections and enrolment of all eligible electorsThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 8CRPF jawan killed, five injured as sand-laden lorry hits two vehicles in Telangana’s MuluguThe lorry initially collided with a goods carrier in which CRPF personnel were travelling and then with a car behind itThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8KPSC recruitment scam: ED arrests suspended chairperson, member; ₹20–40 lakh bribe for leaked answer keysIn some cases, the accused allegedly used confidential information to approach candidates, who were anyway likely to be selected, and assured them of selection in exchange for bribes ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakhThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Gadkari-Satheesan meeting decides to expedite NH, other road projects in KeralamGadkari assures that required Union Cabinet approval for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project will be granted soonThe Hindu