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Updated : 23 October 2025, 7:10 AM IST

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• 23 Oct 2025 06:57 PM (IST)

  Defense Ministry approved deals worth Rs 79,000 crore

  To further strengthen the country's security, the Ministry of Defense has approved significant defense deals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore. This decision will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It will also strengthen the goal of a self-reliant India.

• 23 Oct 2025 06:23 PM (IST)

  Justice Surya Kant will be the next CJI; Learn when his tenure

  The central government on Thursday initiated the process for appointing the next Chief Justice of India, as the current Chief Justice, BR Gavai, is retiring from office on November 23.

  Sources familiar with the appointment process for Supreme Court and High Court judges said that a letter requesting the name of his successor will be sent to Justice Gavai this evening or Friday.

  According to the Memorandum of Procedure, a set of documents guiding the appointment, transfer, and promotion of Supreme Court and High Court judges, the appointment to the post of Chief Justice of India should be made by the most senior judge of the Supreme Court who is considered fit to hold the post.

• 23 Oct 2025 06:01 PM (IST)

  Uttarakhand launches training for aspiring Agniveers

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a state-backed initiative to prepare youth for a career in the armed forces under the Agnipath scheme. The government will provide free pre-recruitment training for Agniveer aspirants, helping young men and women from the state improve their physical and written exam readiness.

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• 23 Oct 2025 05:16 PM (IST)

  Banking nominee rules to change from 1 November

  Bank customers are now welcome to add up to four nominees to their bank accounts. This feature will become effective from November 1, 2025. The Finance Ministry announced this on Thursday, stating that this change was made under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. The move aims to simplify, transparently, and uniformly process claims settlement in the banking system.

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• 23 Oct 2025 05:15 PM (IST)

  Passenger wins 23-year fight against Air India after finding hair in food

  The Madras High Court has held Air India guilty in a 23-year-old case and ordered it to pay ₹35,000 compensation to the passenger. This case dates back to 2002, when a passenger found a hair in the food served on an Air India flight. Passenger P. Sundaraparipornam had filed a complaint against the airline. After a lengthy legal battle, the court has now delivered its verdict, acknowledging Air India's negligence.

• 23 Oct 2025 04:48 PM (IST)

  Acid Attack In Deoria: Four Injured, One critical after clash; Know what happened?

  A horrifying incident rocked Deoria district on Thursday afternoon when four people were attacked with acid at Mayil crossing under the jurisdiction of Mayil Police Station.

  The sudden assault triggered chaos and panic in the busy market area, leaving onlookers stunned. Among the victims, one man sustained critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Gorakhpur’s BRD Medical College.

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• 23 Oct 2025 03:55 PM (IST)

  Sovereign Gold Bond investors get 325% profit over eight years

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the final redemption price of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017-18 Series IV. The final redemption date for gold bonds issued under this scheme is October 23, 2025, when investors will be able to withdraw their full investment. This scheme has provided investors with a safe and profitable option for investing in gold, yielding returns of up to 325%.

• 23 Oct 2025 03:24 PM (IST)

  Meta lays off 600 employees from AI unit

  Facebook's parent company, Meta, has again implemented major layoffs in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) unit. The company has laid off approximately 600 employees from its Super Intelligence Labs and various AI-related teams. These layoffs affect Meta's Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) team, AI Infrastructure Unit, and TDB Lab, among other units. Meta has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.

• 23 Oct 2025 03:02 PM (IST)

  Bill Gates debuts on Indian daily soap

  Indian television's popularity is growing day by day, and now it's about to get a new and unique twist. The new season of the popular TV show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', titled 'Kyunki...2', will feature a special cameo from the world-renowned American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates. A recent promo for the show, which features Bill Gates on a video call with the show's lead actress and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, will be released. This will be the first time Bill Gates will appear on Indian television.

• 23 Oct 2025 02:27 PM (IST)

  South superstar Ram Charan to become father again

  South superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni have shared some big and special news with their fans. The couple is preparing to welcome their second child soon. Upasana announced the news by sharing a video on social media, which depicts an atmosphere of joy and blessings among family and relatives. This news has brought excitement and joy to their fans.

  Upasana posted a video on her Instagram profile, showing her participating in a traditional South Indian ceremony, Seemantham, where she is receiving blessings from family members. In the caption of the video, she wrote, "Double the happiness, double the love, and double the blessings this Diwali." The words "New Beginnings" can be seen at the end of the video, a clear indication that some new good news is coming to the family. The video also shows the baby's tiny footprints, making it clear that Ram Charan and Upasana are about to become parents again.

• 23 Oct 2025 01:03 PM (IST)

  Ind vs Aus 2nd ODI: Australia need 265 to level the series

  After being reduced to 255/8 in 48 overs, India managed to score 264, setting Australia a target of 265 in the second ODI. Skipper Mitchell Marsh’s decision to bowl first initially worked as Virat Kohli (0) and Shubman Gill (9) departed early. But a crucial lower-order partnership between Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh revived India’s innings. Arshdeep’s two boundaries off Mitchell Starc in the final overs lifted India past 250, ensuring a competitive total for the visitors to chase.

• 23 Oct 2025 12:41 PM (IST)

  India will 'almost stop' buying Russian oil by year-end: Trump

  US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion that India has agreed to significantly reduce its crude oil purchases from Russia, aiming to bring them down to “almost nothing” by the end of the year. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the reduction as a process that will take some time.

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• 23 Oct 2025 12:29 PM (IST)

  Bihar Elections: Tejashwi Yadav become the MGB CM

  As the Bihar Assembly elections approach, the Mahagathbandhan is holding a press conference today to announce the final structure of its alliance. Posters and boards featuring RJD leader and Raghopur candidate Tejashwi Yadav have been put up at the venue, underscoring his prominence in the coalition. The alliance has already declared Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face for the upcoming elections.

• 23 Oct 2025 12:04 PM (IST)

  Assam bomb blast at railway track in Kokrajhar delays trains

  A massive blast on the railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar in the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on early Thursday disrupted and delayed train services.

  It is suspected that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) which blew up a part of the track.

• 23 Oct 2025 11:52 AM (IST)

  India calls out Pakistan’s ‘Hypocrisy’ at UN

  India has condemned Pakistan at the United Nations for attempting to portray cross-border terrorism as a "freedom struggle." While Pakistan argued for distinguishing terrorism from the right to resist foreign occupation, India firmly rejected this, emphasizing that terrorism violates human rights and international law.

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• 23 Oct 2025 11:35 AM (IST)

  India vs Australia 2nd ODI: Can pitch and weather spark a surprise?

  Following Rohit Sharma’s unexpected wicket, Shubman Gill brings Axar Patel out to bat alongside Shreyas Iyer. India’s early wickets and the dew-affected, cloudy conditions at Adelaide Oval raise the question: will Australia gain the advantage in the 2nd ODI, or can India’s middle order recover to set a defendable total?

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• 23 Oct 2025 11:31 AM (IST)

  Mahagathbandhan press conference today

  As Bihar’s 2025 elections approach, the Mahagathbandhan in Patna is set to announce its seat-sharing deal and likely name Tejashwi Yadav as its CM candidate. However, questions remain about whether Congress is willing to accept a secondary role in the alliance.

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• 23 Oct 2025 11:29 AM (IST)

  Bhai Dooj 2025 Bank Holiday

  Banks in several Indian states are closed today, Thursday, October 23, due to the festive occasion of Bhai Dooj along with other regional celebrations like Chitragupt Jayanti, Laxmi Puja (Deepawali), Bhratridwitiya, and Ningol Chakkouba. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks in Gujarat, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh will be closed today.

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• 23 Oct 2025 11:27 AM (IST)

  Bhai Dooj 2025: Unlock the Perfect Heartfelt Wishes to Celebrate Your Brother Like Never Before!

  As Bhai Dooj 2025 arrives, families everywhere prepare to honour one of the most cherished festivals celebrating sibling love. This day, observed after Diwali, highlights the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters- a relationship full of protection, care, and lifelong affection.

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• 23 Oct 2025 11:25 AM (IST)

  Ind vs Aus ODI Series 2025: Virat Kohli Out for Duck in Consecutive ODIs; Australia’s Xavier Bartlett Shines

  Virat Kohli was dismissed for zero in back-to-back ODIs, with Xavier Bartlett taking his wicket early. India faced a shaky start as Kohli chose not to review his dismissal, raising concerns over his form.

• 23 Oct 2025 09:00 AM (IST)

  IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Live Score: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl

  Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first. Batting first in overcast conditions will not be easy. Australia made three changes to their playing eleven, while India remained unchanged.

• 23 Oct 2025 08:34 AM (IST)

  Major Police Encounter in Delhi: Four Sigma Gangsters, Including Leader Ranjan Pathak, Killed

  Delhi Police and Bihar Police jointly killed four wanted Sigma gangsters in Rohini encounter. The operation targets crime control in both states, with suspects wanted in multiple serious cases.

• 23 Oct 2025 08:22 AM (IST)

  PM Modi likely to skip the ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Is Donald Trump the real reason?

  PM Modi is unlikely to visit Malaysia for the ASEAN summit due to a scheduling issue, and he will be supplanted by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. The summit is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28.

  According to sources, PM Modi skips the summit, as Donald Trump has also been invited and will be in Kuala Lumpur for a two-day visit. However, PM Modi can participate through virtual mode at the ASEAN-India summit.

• 23 Oct 2025 07:54 AM (IST)

  Weather Update Today: Smog in Delhi, storms in Bengaluru; India faces twin climate crisis

  Delhi’s air quality has plunged into the ‘severe’ category with AQI crossing 400, making breathing difficult. Meanwhile, cyclonic conditions over the Arabian Sea have triggered relentless heavy rains across South India, prompting red alerts and widespread weather warnings from IMD.

• 23 Oct 2025 07:29 AM (IST)

  Gold Silver Rate Today: Gold and Silver price plunge, lose shine after record highs

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