In a decisive move to expedite justice in the high-profile Zubeen Garg death case, the Assam government has announced its intention to request the Gauhati High Court to designate a fast-track court for trial proceedings. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on October 16, 2025, that the state cabinet has approved the appointment of a…
India’s surging IPO activity in 2025 is a reflection of market maturity, structural depth, and investor confidence—not speculative excess, according to Venugopal Garre, Managing Director at Bernstein India. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 16, 2025, Garre emphasized that the country’s IPO pipeline, which has already seen 78 mainboard listings and raised over $14.2 billion this…
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has firmly shut down speculation about his retirement, declaring his intent to continue playing well into his 40s, inspired by the longevity of global sporting icons like LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tom Brady. Speaking at the Joy Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he is currently competing in the Six…
In a dramatic turn of events that has stirred legal and public discourse, Attorney General R. Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court on October 6, 2025. The incident,…
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 15, 2025, to discuss a comprehensive roadmap for Tripura’s development under the vision of Viksit Tripura, Viksit Bharat. The meeting focused on strategic infrastructure, tribal welfare, heritage conservation, and education reforms. Saha submitted a detailed proposal comprising eight…
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticized the central government over the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s revised withdrawal norms, calling it a “savings festival amidst unemployment.” His remarks came on October 16, 2025, after EPFO clarified that 75% of provident fund savings can be withdrawn immediately after job loss, while the remaining 25% will…
Veteran actress Roopa Ganguly, who immortalized the role of Draupadi in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, broke down while remembering her co-star Pankaj Dheer, who passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 68 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Dheer, best known for portraying Karna in the iconic television epic, was mourned by the…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on October 16, 2025, hailed the state’s economic momentum under the ‘double engine’ NDA government, crediting the synergy between the Centre and the state for attracting record investments, accelerating infrastructure development, and delivering fiscal benefits to citizens. Speaking at the ‘Super GST – Super Savings, Bachhat Utsav’ public…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 16, 2025, issued a clarion call for adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards economic offenders, cyber criminals, and fugitives, asserting that India’s security and sovereignty cannot be compromised by individuals who exploit legal loopholes and operate from foreign soil. Speaking at the Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies conference…
In a landmark pre-Diwali announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a comprehensive ₹42,000 crore agricultural package aimed at transforming India’s rural economy and empowering farmers across over 100 aspirational districts. The initiative, unveiled at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, on October 15, 2025, includes two flagship schemes—PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana…
