Aviation watchdog DGCA issues directive to airlines amid festive season: ‘Will maintain rigorous…’

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is mandated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to keep a watch on airfares, especially during the festive season and take appropriate measures in case of a surge in prices, according to a press statement by the ministry. Read more here.
Cuttack: Internet services suspended amid tensions over clashes during Durga idol immersion

In addition, the use of social media platforms has also been prohibited in the area. It will remain effective in the Cuttack Municipal Corporation, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), and the 42 Mauza Region. Read on to know more on this.
PM Modi issues statement after Darjeeling landslides: ‘Authorities are closely…’

PM Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and offered condolences to families who lost loved ones, wishing those injured a speedy recovery while assuring that authorities were closely monitoring the situation. Read on to know more.
Cough Syrup Row: Massive protest erupts in MP, Rajasthan; protestors demand resignation of…

Concurrently, in Jaipur, Congress workers held banners with the slogan, “Nakli dawa band karo, doshiyo ke khilaaf karwayi karo, BJP sarkaar jawaab do”.
Darjeeling: Mamata Banerjee issues advisory for tourists stranded in flood-hit region: ‘Stay put where…’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was “deeply worried” that several areas in both North Bengal and South Bengal have been flooded due to sudden heavy rains and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately. In a post shared on X, West Bengal CM said, “I am deeply worried and concerned that several areas in both North Bengal and South Bengal have been flooded due to sudden huge rains within a few hours last night as well as due to the rush of excessive river waters in our State from outside.”
Election Commission issues BIG statement on Bihar elections: ‘Citizens still have time to…’

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar held a press conference in state capital Patna on Sunday. This comes after the poll body conducted the controversial SIR exercise in Bihar. Read on to know more on this.
20 injured after stones thrown at Durga idol immersion in Maharashtra’s Buldhana, security tightened, several detained, WATCH

At least 20-25 people were injured after stone pelting at Durga idol immersion procession in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district. The incident reportedly took place in Bawanbir village of Sangrampur tehsil.
Bihar Election 2025: EC caps 1200 voters at each polling booth; check key changes

At the presser, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said each polling station will have a maximum of 1,200 voters for all elections starting from the Bihar polls. The step is being taken to avoid overcrowding at poll booths. Read on to know more on this.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: When will state undergo polls? Here’s what ECI said

The electoral battle in Bihar is largely anticipated to be a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s BIG statement amid protests in PoK: ‘Have to take it back’

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat described Pak-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as a room in a house called India, but one in which strangers have moved in.