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The J&K Government has ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 49 IAS and JKAS officers with immediate effect. Several senior officers have been assigned new departments and additional charges, while new Deputy Commissioners have been appointed in several districts, including Jammu, Rajouri, Samba, Kupwara, Budgam, Ganderbal, Udhampur, Pulwama and Shopian.

UIDAI has introduced new rules for changing names on Aadhaar, with a revised SOP categorising name updates into minor corrections, regional-language errors, changes after marriage or divorce and major name changes.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.37, then lost ground and fell to 96.57, down 22 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee settled at 96.35 against the US dollar

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hinted at an imminent cabinet reshuffle and expansion after the GST Council meeting in New Delhi and consultations with National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. With three vacancies in the nine-member Council of Ministers, speculation is rife over the induction of new faces and possible changes in portfolios, including whether the Congress will get representation in the government.

Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for revealing how tiny molecular differences can become dramatically amplified, offering clues to why many molecules essential to life have one preferred handedness. The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry carries a total prize amount of 12 million Swedish kronor, which will be shared by the two laureates. They will receive their medals at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm on December 10.

The Income Tax Department reportedly conducted searches at Prime Focus Ltd's Mumbai offices on October 7 over foreign remittances. The Namit Malhotra-led company is closely associated with Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. The searches come around a month before the film's expected November 5 release

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are reportedly set to appear on Koffee With Karan 9 following their second pregnancy announcement. Ananya Panday, Ananya Birla and several other Bollywood stars are also expected to grace Karan Johar's celebrity chat show.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was detained and later released from Barakhamba Road Police Station after Opposition leaders staged a protest near Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained and taken to Chhatrasal Stadium Police Station, where she invoked the Constitution.

US has issued a health warning for Americans in Russia, with President Donald Trump urging them to leave the country. Russian authorities are investigating the death, while health officials continue monitoring the woman's contacts. No widespread transmission has been reported so far.

A six-day health camp in Ghazipur, organised under BJP leader Abhinav Sinha, treated over 35,000 patients and performed 346 free surgeries, organisers say.

The Sensex declined 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to close at 72,638.70, while the Nifty fell 173.05 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 22,603.05.

Actor Rajpal Yadav appeared before the Supreme Court in a cheque-bounce case and agreed to deposit 2 crore by October 13. He showed a 1.15 crore demand draft, while a property buyer will pay the remaining 85 lakh. The Court warned him over his conduct.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous public service by reaffirming his resolve to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047. At the Seva Jyoti programme, he expressed gratitude for life's lessons, saluted swayamsevaks and pledged to achieve India's development goals.

The new plans will be available from October 8, 2026. Existing Airtel customers on prepaid or older postpaid plans can upgrade through the Airtel App or by visiting an Airtel store. Customers using other telecom operators can also switch to Airtel Postpaid through the app or at an Airtel store.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced their second pregnancy. She had earlier sparked pregnancy rumours during the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in 2026, where she arrived with Sidharth at the Ambani residence (Antilia) in Mumbai on September 14, 2026

The RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50% is expected to pressure consumer sentiment and housing demand. Experts say higher home-loan costs could make buyers more selective, delay decisions and impact affordable housing, while commercial real estate may remain resilient.

Virat Kohli's spokesperson has rejected Dinesh Falahari Maharaj's 5 crore claim linked to Kohli's visit to Premanand Maharaj, calling the allegations completely false, baseless and factually incorrect. The team said Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj purely out of deep faith and reverence.

Dyson engineer Tim Hare explains how the V16 Piston Animal tackles hair wrap, head swapping, and hidden dust, priced at Rs 79,900 in India.

Sensex and Nifty dropped in early trading on Wednesday as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra ruled out rate cuts in the near future and changed the policy stance to 'Calibrated Tightening'.

The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent amid global inflation and domestic economic challenges.

Police regulate protesters, students, youth and journalists, but their authority must also be subject to transparency, independent oversight and accountability. It stresses that maintaining public order cannot come at the cost of citizens' rights, press freedom or the right to lawful protest.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand on Tuesday night, with tremors felt across several parts of northern India, including Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India's women's cricket captain across all formats after a decade in leadership. From her early days in Moga to leading India to its maiden Women's ODI World Cup title, here is a look at her cricket journey, family background, personal life and estimated net worth.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders participated in the 'Save Democracy March' before continuing their protest at the Akashvani Bhavan premises. Gandhi has reportedly been sitting at the protest site for nearly five hours.

Alia Bhatt and her girl gang are making the most of their Spain vacation with yacht rides, beach days, breathtaking views and glamorous evenings. Check out the photos!

Rahul Gandhi was taken into custody by Delhi Police on Tuesday evening during the Opposition's demonstration targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Akashvani Bhawan premises. The detention came after nearly nine hours of a sit-in protest by the Congress leader

Gold of 99.9 percent purity fell by Rs 200 to Rs 1,49,600 per 10 grams, according to local traders. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams in the previous session.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have reached the Akashvani Bhawan in Delhi as part of their march to the Election Commission. Amid heavy security deployment outside the EC office and Parliament Street, several INDIA bloc MPs have been detained

Jaya Bachchan drew attention during an INDIA bloc protest in Delhi after a video showed her gesturing a journalist's microphone away while being questioned about a poster. The incident renewed discussions about her strained relationship with paparazzi and media interactions.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with EUIPO, seeking stronger legal protection against AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones.

A video from Noida's DLF Mall of India showing a woman allegedly caught with ghee and refined oil has gone viral on social media. While the incident was widely described as a theft, police and mall officials reportedly clarified that the items were paid for and no formal theft case was registered.

FSSAI has directed intensified surveillance and sampling to prevent adulterated food sale during Navratri and Diwali festivals.

The claim has surfaced amid a shocking controversy surrounding Premanand Maharaj's ashram. His disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Deepak Lodhi, died on September 25, 2026, after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Vrindavan.

US Second Lady Usha Vance briefly lost her balance while descending helicopter stairs with her young son Alec strapped to her chest. She quickly grabbed the railing and recovered, but the apparent lack of immediate assistance from nearby personnel has sparked a debate online

The Sensex rose 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 73,067.81, while the Nifty advanced 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to close at 22,776.10.

Elon Musk has regained trillionaire status after his fortune jumped $65 billion to $1.04 trillion, driven by gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares. His wealth remains heavily tied to the two companies, which account for more than 98% of his net worth.

Singapore has launched FirstDate, a government-backed matchmaking platform for unmarried public officers aged 21 to 35. The pilot uses the Gale-Shapley Stable Marriage algorithm to offer users one potential match at a time. The initiative comes as Singapore's resident fertility rate fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025.

British magazine The Economist faced criticism on social media after referring to India as a elatively poor country while praising its wildlife conservation efforts. Several users accused the publication of making a patronising reference to India's economic status.

A delegation led by H.D. Kumaraswamy, R. Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, alleging that criminal cases. The leaders sought the Governor's intervention and maintained that submitting Form-7 applications, including in bulk, is a legitimate part of the electoral-roll revision process

Senior Tata Trusts trustees have accused Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh of breaching duties by supporting Tata Sons' listing against board resolutions.

Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to move towards the rapid deployment of troops and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia, while Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Retd.) has been appointed as the pact's first Secretary-General for a three-year term.

Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat has opted out of the additional DCP charge after being accused of sexually harassing a woman journalist during an October 3 Jantar Mantar protest. The Delhi government said his charge will remain withheld pending an inquiry into the allegations.

US President Donald Trump said some threats prompted Washington to move its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain back to US bases. The move followed a suspected terror-related incident near the airbase and growing concerns over a possible Iran-linked threat.

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British author and former Conservative politician, died peacefully at home at 86 on October 5, 2026. Archer sold more than 300 million books during a five-decade career that also included a turbulent political life and a prison sentence for perjury.

Sensex opened 126 points higher and Nifty rose to 22,603 as private banks led gains. Positive global cues supported sentiment, while FII selling and US bond yields kept risks high.

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife, Sophie Shine, visited the Tirumala temple. Dhawan praised the 'darshan' and the arrangements.

Taking charge on October 27, 2026, Bagchi will need to balance fresh strategic thinking with HDFC Bank's conservative, process-driven culture. His priorities include boosting deposits and profitability, improving technology and customer experience, rebuilding trust and retaining talent.

A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set in Mumbai's Film City and spread to the Hustle 5 set. However, the fire was not on the sets of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana, and no casualties have been reported.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said Bengaluru Metropolitan Region will get an integrated 10-15 year development plan covering transport, housing, water supply and industrial growth. The plan includes metro and suburban rail expansion, industrial townships, an AI City, new ring roads and housing projects.