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- 1Nine killed as sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna ExpresswayβNine passengers were killed after a #Bihar-registered sleeper bus heading to Mahoba caught fire on the #YamunaExpressway
Nine passengers died when a Bihar-registered sleeper bus travelling to Mahoba caught fire late Wednesday night on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida International Airport. Around 35 people were on board, and several escaped by jumping through windows as flames spread. The incident has renewed concern over bus safety standards and emergency preparedness on India's expressways.
- 2Jharkhand minister's daughter among four killed in highway crashβJharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh's daughter Trisha was among four people killed when the car they were travelling
Trisha, daughter of Jharkhand minister Dipika Pandey Singh, was among four people killed when their car rammed into a stationary truck in Jamshedpur. Visuals from the spot showed the truck parked on the right side of the four-lane highway, raising questions about why it was stopped there. The deaths have prompted discussion about road safety and truck parking practices on Indian highways.
- 3ASML warns Europe risks falling behind in chipmakingβASML said it isnβt selling chipmaking machines in Europe, warning the region risks falling behind the US, China and Indi
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML says it is not selling its chipmaking machines in Europe, warning that the region risks falling behind the US, China and India in the semiconductor industry. The statement is drawing attention as governments worldwide compete for chip manufacturing capacity and the strategic and economic advantages it brings.
- 4Congress demands arrest of Election Commissioner Gyanesh KumarβDeshdrohi Gyanesh Kumar Should Be Arrested!!! A person who attacks the vote and fundamentally destroys India's democrati
India's Congress Party is holding protests across the country demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling him a traitor who attacks voting rights and damages India's democratic institutions. The party's official account amplified the demand, drawing thousands of supportive reactions as opposition concerns over electoral integrity intensify.
- 5Pakistani reporter disrupts Jaishankar presser over Pannun allegationsβA Pakistani reporter tries to disrupt EAM Jaishankar's presser over allegations concerning Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. EAM
A Pakistani journalist attempted to disrupt External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's press conference by raising India's alleged links to the plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Jaishankar shot back, telling the reporter that a country he described as a terrorist state had no standing to ask him such a question. The exchange is drawing wide attention amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions and scrutiny of the Pannun case in the United States.
- 6CJP threatens nationwide protests if election chief Gyanesh Kumar refuses to resignβIf Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by tomorrow, CJP will begin its nationwide protest from Mumbai on 2 October, and take i
The Committee for Judicial Protection (CJP) has issued an ultimatum calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, warning that if he does not step down by the deadline, it will launch a nationwide protest movement starting in Mumbai on 2 October β Gandhi Jayanti β before expanding to cities across India, framing the campaign as a pledge to save democracy.
- 7India discovers gas near Odisha coast in Mahanadi deepwater basinβIndia discovers gas near Odisha coast in Mahanadi deepwater basin.
India has reported a natural gas discovery off the Odisha coast in the Mahanadi deepwater basin. The find points to potential new energy reserves in India's eastern offshore waters, though details on size and commercial viability have not been released. The announcement is drawing attention as India seeks to boost domestic gas production and reduce energy import dependence.
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Posts say India has tested a long-range kamikaze, or one-way attack, drone developed by KAL, reportedly completing its first trial at the Pokhran test range. According to the trending posts, the loitering munition has a range of about 1,000 km and carries a 50 kg warhead, intended for precision strikes. Accounts are sharing the specs and describing it as a step forward in India's indigenous long-range strike capability, with discussion of what it means for the country's defence posture.
- 9India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changesβIndiaβs election commission orders review of voter-roll changes
India's Election Commission has ordered a review of recent changes to voter rolls, amid ongoing disputes over the accuracy and fairness of electoral lists. The move comes as opposition parties have criticised deletions and additions of voters, arguing the revisions could disenfranchise legitimate electors. Officials say the review is intended to ensure rolls are complete and error-free ahead of upcoming polls.
- 10India's electronics exports to China on the riseβIndia is selling more manufactured goods to China, with electronics emerging as a bright spot in a trade relationship th
India is exporting more manufactured goods to China, with electronics standing out as the fastest-growing category, according to recent trade commentary. The development is being noted even though the overall bilateral trade relationship remains heavily skewed in China's favour, with Indian imports from China far exceeding exports. Observers see the shift as a sign that India's push to expand its manufacturing base may be starting to change the composition of what it sells to its largest trading partner.
- 11Jay Singh Rathore returns amid donation refund rowβJAY SINGH RATHORE IS BACK and STARR REFUNDING The donation controversy has taken another turn β’ He reportedly claimed he
Jay Singh Rathore is back in the spotlight as the donation controversy takes another turn, with reports that refunds are being issued. Questions have been raised over his claimed age of 16, with allegations he is actually 22, and claims that he used his sister's Aadhaar card while collecting donations. Online discussion in India is focused on the discrepancies in his story and how the refund process will be handled.
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Heavy, persistent rain is causing major disruption across North India, with people in the region reporting widespread waterlogging and daily life thrown into chaos. Social media users are sharing the scale of the downpours, with many saying the rain has 'cooked' the region. No official damage or casualty figures are cited yet.
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A news story trending in India describes a monkey that reportedly entered a liquor shop in Ranchi, Jharkhand, drank about half a bottle of liquor, and then passed out on top of cartons inside the shop. The unusual episode, reported by NDTV, is being widely shared and discussed on X, with users apparently amused by the bizarre scene. Beyond the report itself, the posts do not indicate any deeper discussion or controversy around the incident.