1. Helicopter Carrying Six People Crashes Near Badrinath
A helicopter travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand. Six people were reportedly on board when the incident occurred. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
2. Supreme Court Rules on Powers to Extend Arbitrators’ Tenure
The Supreme Court ruled that a High Court cannot automatically extend an arbitrator’s mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act merely because it appointed the arbitrator. The ruling clarifies the jurisdiction of courts in arbitration proceedings.
3. Ahmedabad Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment in Cow-Related Case
A court in Gandhinagar sentenced three people to life imprisonment in a case involving the killing of a cow. The judgment has drawn attention to the legal provisions governing cow protection in Gujarat.
4. Delhi Records Sharp Drop in Temperature After Heavy Rainfall
Heavy overnight rainfall brought an early winter chill to Delhi-NCR, with temperatures falling sharply across the region. Delhi reportedly recorded its lowest maximum temperature in four years. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms.
5. Delhi’s Air Quality Improves After Two Days of Rain
Delhi witnessed considerable improvement in air quality following continuous rainfall, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 60. The improvement was attributed to a combination of weather conditions and pollution-control measures.
6. CBSE Revises Scheme of Studies for Class 10 Board Examinations in 2028
The Central Board of Secondary Education has revised its Scheme of Studies for the 2028 Class 10 board examinations. The changes are aimed at updating the academic framework and examination structure for students.
7. PM-KISAN Instalment of ₹707.86 Crore for Odisha Farmers
The Centre announced the release of the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN benefits worth ₹707.86 crore for 35.39 lakh farmers in Odisha. The transfer is expected to provide financial support to eligible farming households.
8. ISRO Prepares for Launch of Next-Generation NavIC Satellite
ISRO is preparing to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard its GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota. The satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock and is expected to strengthen India’s regional navigation capabilities.
9. Ten Arrested in Jammu and Kashmir Terror-Funding Investigation
Security agencies have arrested 10 overground workers in Jammu and Kashmir while uncovering an alleged terror-funding network. Investigators are examining the suspected financial links and activities of the individuals.
10. BPSC Extends Teacher Recruitment Application Deadline
The Bihar Public Service Commission has extended the application deadline for its TRE-4.0 teacher recruitment examination to November 3, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 33,320 teaching positions across the state.
1. Spain Mourns Victims of Deadly High-Speed Train Collision
Spain is observing national mourning following a devastating collision involving two high-speed trains in the Toledo province. At least 69 people were reported killed, with dozens injured. Investigators are examining possible signalling failures and operational lapses.
2. Russian Drone Strike Kills 14 at Railway Station in Ukraine
At least 14 people were killed after a Russian drone struck a railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro region. The attack targeted an area where passengers were waiting for a train, prompting renewed international condemnation of attacks on civilian infrastructure.
3. Israel Faces Political Uncertainty After Election Produces No Clear Majority
Israel’s parliamentary election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led alliance short of a governing majority. With neither major bloc securing the required 61 seats, coalition negotiations are expected to determine the country’s political future.
4. North Korea Fires Around 10 Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s military. The launches have heightened regional security concerns, prompting South Korea, Japan and the United States to monitor developments.
5. Qatar Steps Up Mediation Efforts Between US and Iran
Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran to pursue diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran. The discussions are focused on easing nuclear-related tensions and preventing a further escalation in the region.
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent van Gogh
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