In a heartening display of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s U-21 hockey teams exchanged handshakes and high-fives before their high-voltage clash at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on October 14. The gesture, which followed the playing of both national anthems, stood in stark contrast to recent cricket encounters between the two…
In a politically charged rebuttal to a damning exposé by Politico on extremist rhetoric within Republican youth circles, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has ignited controversy by citing Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones’ past violent texts as a counterpoint. Vance’s post on X (formerly Twitter), shared on October 13, 2025, dismissed the outrage over…
Renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has publicly condemned the warm reception accorded to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his recent visit to India, calling it a moment of “national shame.” In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter) on October 13, 2025, Akhtar expressed dismay over the respect shown to…
In a dramatic turn that blends cinema and politics, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, has publicly declared his intention to quit politics and return to his acting career. Speaking at a reception in Kannur, Kerala on October 13, 2025, Gopi made an emotional appeal to Prime Minister…
In a major administrative turnaround, the Uttarakhand Government has officially rescheduled the UKSSSC Graduate-Level Examination following widespread protests and allegations of a paper leak that rocked the state’s recruitment process. The exam, originally conducted on September 21, 2025, was declared null and void after screenshots of the question paper surfaced online, triggering outrage among aspirants…
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda has officially transitioned to Zoho Mail, a Chennai-based indigenous email service, for all government-related communication. The announcement, made on October 13, 2025, marks a significant endorsement of India’s growing digital self-reliance movement. Nadda joins fellow ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who have also…
In a grave public health alert, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning against the use of three India-manufactured cough syrups, including the widely distributed Coldrif, following the deaths of at least 14 children in Madhya Pradesh. The syrups, found to contain dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG)—a toxic industrial solvent—have been…
The investigation into the sudden death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has intensified, with key witnesses including co-singer Satabdi Borah and three Assamese expatriates from Singapore appearing before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on October 13, 2025. The probe, which has gripped Assam and the wider Northeast…
In a major political development ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has officially announced its seat-sharing formula, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) [JDU] contesting 101 seats each in the 243-member Assembly. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan has been…
In a landmark moment for Asian cricket, Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name into the record books during the 1st Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, becoming the first Asian batter to surpass 3000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). The historic feat came on October 12, 2025, as…
