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National News Highlights
1. President Murmu Addresses Nation on Eve of 80th Independence Day
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation ahead of Independence Day, highlighting India’s progress, national security and the role of citizens in nation-building.
2. Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Alert Across Several States
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across more than 15 states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and parts of the Himalayan region.
3. Odisha Flood Situation Worsens
Heavy rain has intensified flooding in northern Odisha, with rivers rising, villages inundated and roads disrupted. Authorities have placed several districts on alert.
4. Delhi High Court Bomb Threat Declared Hoax
The Delhi High Court received a bomb-threat email ahead of Independence Day. Security teams conducted extensive checks and found no explosives; the threat was declared a hoax.
5. NEET Aspirant’s Marks Dispute Reaches High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the NTA to produce the original OMR sheet and scorecards of a NEET-UG 2026 candidate who alleged that her marks changed from 520 to 85.
6. Jharkhand Exam Row Continues
Protests by government-job aspirants over alleged irregularities in JPSC examinations continue in Ranchi. The dispute has become a major issue for students and recruitment authorities in the state.
7. BPSC Releases 2026–27 Examination Calendar
The Bihar Public Service Commission released its examination calendar, including dates for upcoming competitive examinations and recruitment processes. The 72nd Integrated CCE preliminary examination is scheduled for October 25.
8. Army to Receive ₹1,577-Crore Loitering Munition Systems
The Defence Ministry signed two contracts worth ₹1,577 crore for loitering munitions and associated equipment to strengthen the Indian Army’s capabilities.
9. Supreme Court Gives Relief to Samay Raina
The Supreme Court granted relief to comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy, quashing criminal proceedings and FIRs connected with the case.
10. Zeeshan Siddique Reports Fresh Death Threat
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique approached Mumbai Police after allegedly receiving death threats from a caller claiming links to gangster Rohit Godara. An investigation has been launched.
International News Highlights
1. US Envoy Jared Kushner May Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner is expected to visit Israel and Egypt next week as Washington seeks progress on its Gaza peace and reconstruction proposal.
2. WHO Reports More Than 900 Attacks on Healthcare in Conflict Zones
The World Health Organization said more than 900 attacks on healthcare facilities and workers have been recorded globally so far in 2026, with Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon among the worst-affected areas.
3. Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Civilian Shipping Truce
Ukraine has reportedly proposed a mutual halt to attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea amid concerns over disrupted grain exports and global food supplies.
4. Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across Europe
Croatia and several other European countries are battling severe wildfires amid an intense heatwave. In Croatia, at least one person died and more than 1,000 people were evacuated.
5. Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim Over Strait of Hormuz
Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejected US claims regarding control of the strategic waterway, amid growing concerns over regional security.
Quote of the Day
Corruption and hypocrisy ought not to be inevitable products of democracy.
— Mahatma Gandhi
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