1. Mamata Banerjee Says She Never Threatened Doctors
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has clarified that she never threatened protesting doctors. She stated that her comments were misinterpreted and that she never intended to harm anyone’s career. The BJP had accused her of intimidating the protesting junior doctors after her remarks about the state’s authority to act.
2. Adani Family Becomes the Richest in India
According to the ‘Hurun India Rich List 2024,’ the Adani family has become the richest family in India. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his family’s wealth increased by 95% in a year to ₹11.62 lakh crore. In comparison, the Ambani family’s wealth grew by 25% to ₹10.15 lakh crore.
3. Jio Announces 100GB Free Cloud Storage
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio has become the world’s largest mobile data company. Additionally, Jio users will receive 100GB of free cloud storage as part of a new offer set to launch during Diwali.
4. Assam Makes Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Mandatory
The Assam Assembly has passed a new bill making the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces mandatory. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that this move aims to address issues related to polygamy and the kazi system.
5. Virat Kohli Deepfake Video Goes Viral
A deepfake video of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has gone viral, showing him criticizing Shubman Gill. The 33-second video, edited from old interviews, portrays Kohli making disparaging remarks about Gill. This follows a similar incident in February where a deepfake video featured Kohli endorsing a betting app.
6. Indian Navy Receives Second Nuclear Submarine
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has handed over the INS Arihant, India’s second nuclear submarine, to the Navy. INS Arihant is an upgraded version of INS Arihant and is equipped with K-15 missiles with a range of 750 kilometers.
7. 3 Militants Killed in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir
Security forces in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, have killed three militants. Two militants were killed in Machil, and one in Tangdhar during a search operation triggered by suspected activities amid adverse weather.
8. Cyclone Asna Alert: 28 Deaths in Gujarat
Heavy rains in Gujarat have resulted in 28 deaths and the rescue of 18,000 people. A low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea is expected to develop into a cyclone named Asna, which may strike Gujarat and Pakistan’s coastline. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation is forming in the Bay of Bengal, which could impact Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in two days.
9. 3500-Year-Old Pot Broken in Museum
A 3500-year-old bronze pot at a museum in Haifa, Israel, was accidentally broken by a child. The incident occurred as the child tried to see what was inside the pot. The museum’s director assured that the damage was not intentional and has invited the family to visit the museum again.
Key Events for Today:
- PM Modi will visit Mumbai and Palghar, giving a speech at the Global Fintech Fest and laying the foundation for the Vadavan Port Project.
- The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will hold its second meeting regarding the Waqf Bill amendment.
- SC says decisions shouldn’t be influenced by political battles; Telangana CM comments on BJP-BRS deal.
- Rahul Gandhi announces ‘Bharat DOJO Yatra’ with a martial arts video.
- Kangana Ranaut meets BJP President Nadda after controversial remarks on farmer protests.