Is October 7 a public holiday? Why are schools, colleges in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh closed tomorrow? Know reason here

Delhi and Uttar Pradesh schools are closed on October 7, 2025, to observe Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. This holiday honours the sage who authored the Ramayana. Both state governments have declared a public holiday to celebrate his legacy with cultural programs and festivities.
Sabarmati-Gurugram Vande Bharat special train launched: Check route, timings, stoppages, ticket prices and more

According to Western Railway, the Sabarmati to Gurugram Vande Bharat Superfast Special train, numbered 09401, will currently operate as a one-way service.
Bypolls in 8 Assembly seats across 7 states to be held on Nov 11: Check list, counting dates here

By-elections to take place in eight assembly constituencies, including in Rajasthan, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha.
RRB NTPC UG Result 2025 update: Expected date, step-by-step guide to download scorecard

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to announce the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) examination results soon. The exam, conducted between August 7 and September 9, 2025, aimed to fill 3,445 vacancies.
Meet Justice BR Gavai, India’s first Buddhist CJI, who sparked controversy due to…

Through his career, Justice Gavai has written nearly 300 judgments, most of which are centered around fundamental rights and constitutional law. He took oath as the 52nd CJI after previous Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna retired. Read on to know more about him.
What is Sresan, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup, linked to 14 children’s deaths?

Several states, including Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, have banned the Coldrif cough syrup.
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who hurled shoe at CJI BR Gavai in Supreme Court, suspended

The lawyer attempted the attack during a hearing on Monday, after which he was escorted out and was heard shouting: “Sanatan dharma ka apmaan nahi sahenge (Will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan dharma). Read on to know more on this.
Who is Fateh Portugal, man linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claims responsibility for multiple shootings in Canada?

Canada recently declared the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a ‘terrorist’ organisation.
Texas stock exchange gets federal approval as state tries to compete with New York heavyweights

The Texas Stock Exchange is expected to launch in Dallas next year, as economists wait to see if “Y’all Street” is big enough to support the exchange and challenge New York’s dominance in the financial sector.
Introducing the Austin Current: A new voice for Central Texas

Our new community newsroom will be focused on providing Austin-area residents with the knowledge and context they need to navigate a region transformed by explosive growth.