Evening news wrap: At least 18 killed in Darjeeling landslides; EC on whether Aadhaar will be considered in national SIR, and more | India News

Darjeeling landslides; CEC Gyanesh Kumar Landslides in Darjeeling caused massive havoc in West Bengal on Sunday with 18 dead and several still missing. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the loss of lives and acknowledged the disaster as torrential rains caused massive devastation across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills in the state, officials said.Addressing…

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Bhutan thanks Indian Army: Helicopters deployed after flash floods; stranded workers airlifted | India News

Picture source: X/Eastern Command NEW DELHI: The Royal Government of Bhutan has expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for its prompt response following sudden floods along the Amochu River in the early hours of Sunday.“The Royal Government of Bhutan extends its heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to the Indian Army for their timely and life-saving…

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Arunachal coal mining milestone: 1st commercial block to start Monday; Namchik-Namphuk mine to boost energy security

The government will launch commercial coal mining in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, ending years of resource underutilisation.“Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a historic day on October 6, 2025, with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a new chapter of growth, energy security, and local prosperity,” the…

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Hikaru Nakamura’s controversial gesture towards D Gukesh enrages fans – watch | Chess News

Hikaru Nakamura took the king from Gukesh’s pieces and threw it to the crowd after defeating him (Screengrabs) The USA dominated the opening leg of the ‘Checkmate’ event, defeating India 5-0 in a high-voltage chess spectacle held in Arlington, but it was Hikaru Nakamura’s post-match gesture that stole the spotlight and divided opinion on social…

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‘It’s only identity proof’: After Bihar, will Aadhaar be considered in national SIR? What EC said | India News

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi addresses a press conference, in Patna. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In response to a question on whether Aadhaar card will be considered in the national Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after Supreme Court relief in Bihar SIR, Chief Election…

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‘India remains committed’: PM Modi pledges assistance to Nepal; heavy rains, landslides claim over 40 lives | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that that India, as a “friendly neighbour and first responder,” will remain committed to providing assistance to Nepal following heavy rains and landslides claimed over 40 lives.In a social media post on X, PM Modi said, “The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains…

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‘This will be no different’ : Ex-AUS captain makes surprising ODI series prediction for Shubman Gill | Cricket News

Shubman Gill will have his first assignment as ODI skipper against Australia on October 19 at Optus Stadium (Images via Getty Images) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the upcoming ODI series between India and Australia will be a close affair, but made a surprising prediction as to the result of Shubman Gill‘s first ODI…

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‘Country same for all’: Bihar deputy CM defends burqa check demand; draws ‘ghoonghat’ parallel | India News

Vijay Kumar Sinha (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Sunday defended his party’s face identification demand of burqa-clad voters during polling in the assembly elections. He argued that if a woman wearing a ghoonghat (a veil traditionally worn by Hindu women) can lift it to cast her vote, the…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold may stay volatile this week; investors eye US government funding and Fed signals

Gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors monitor developments around the US government funding bill, labour market data, and commentary from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. The release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on Thursday is also likely to influence bullion market sentiment.“The week ahead is…

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