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Several major cities in Bangladesh witnessed renewed unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The capital, Dhaka, reported incidents of violence, vandalism, and arson, while tensions escalated during his funeral procession, with crowds attempting to move towards Parliament, according to local reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared and praised an article written by the Agriculture Minister on the Developed India Gram Bill. The Prime Minister said the proposed legislation strikes a balance between employment generation, local-level planning, workers’ safety and improved agricultural productivity, with the aim of transforming rural livelihoods.
During a discussion in Parliament on rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region, the Centre stated that there is no definitive data establishing a direct link between increased AQI and lung diseases. However, the government noted that air pollution can aggravate respiratory ailments and said multiple measures and awareness initiatives have been implemented to address the issue.
The Indian cricket team defeated the South Africa cricket team by 30 runs in the fifth T20 match, securing a 3–1 series victory. India showed consistency with both bat and ball to comfortably close the series on a winning note.
With growing strategic pressure from China, the United States has strengthened defence and diplomatic coordination with India. The move reflects a broader Indo-Pacific strategy, even as earlier trade decisions and regional outreach had temporarily tested bilateral relations. Analysts say the renewed engagement highlights India’s rising role in US foreign policy.
A Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, died after being assaulted by a mob in Bangladesh on Thursday night following an alleged workplace dispute. Relatives claim he was targeted after false accusations by a colleague, while police officials say the case is under active investigation and all aspects of the incident are being examined.
Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit India on Oct 9 after UN approval. This first high-level Taliban trip is seen as a diplomatic setback for Pakistan.
Bihar Election 2025: Controversy erupts as more women’s names are deleted than men’s in the final voter list. Opposition questions fairness of the process.
Pakistan floods 2025: Heavy monsoon rains kill 1,006, displace thousands, and destroy crops. Disaster Management Authority confirms massive devastation.
JNU clash during Ravana Dahan procession: ABVP and Left-wing groups threw shoes and slippers, accusing each other of violence and political propaganda.
Tejashwi Yadav hits back at PM Modi, says ‘Maa toh Maa hoti hai’ and accuses him of diverting focus from vote theft. RJD chief warns against insulting women.
NATO jets entered Ukrainian airspace near Poland’s border amid Russia war tensions. Has the Russia-NATO war begun? Chaos spreads in Ukraine.
