Morning News:
- Atishi will become Delhi’s third female Chief Minister.
- Bulldozer actions halted till October 1 by Supreme Court.
- India wins the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the fifth time.
Key Events Today:
- Voting will take place for 24 seats across 7 districts in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, involving 2.3 million voters.
- BJP president JP Nadda will release the manifesto for Haryana Assembly elections in Rohtak, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will release the party’s manifesto in Delhi.
Yesterday’s Major Headlines:
- Atishi Set to Become Delhi’s Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal has resigned from the position of Delhi’s Chief Minister, submitting his resignation to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena. The AAP legislative meeting agreed on appointing Atishi as the new CM, and she is expected to take oath later this week. Atishi will be Delhi’s third female Chief Minister after Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj.
- Supreme Court Halts Bulldozer Actions Till October 1: The Supreme Court ordered a halt on bulldozer actions across the country, stating that no demolitions should occur without its permission. The order excludes illegal encroachments on streets, sidewalks, and railway lines. The court was hearing a petition by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, which argued that specific communities were being targeted in bulldozer actions in BJP-ruled states.
- Supreme Court on Safety of Female Doctors: The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for ending night shifts for female doctors following a rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor. The court emphasized that the government’s responsibility is to ensure women’s safety, not restrict their work.
- PM Modi Criticizes Congress Over Ganesh Puja Comments: Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to criticism from Congress regarding his participation in Ganesh Puja at the Chief Justice’s residence. He accused the opposition of having issues with religious customs and rituals.
- India Wins Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: India defeated China 1-0 in the final, with Jugraj Singh scoring the winning goal, securing India’s fifth victory in the tournament. This makes India the most successful team in the history of the championship.
- 100-Day Report Card of Modi Government: Home Minister Amit Shah released a report on the achievements of the Modi government in its first 100 days of the third term, highlighting initiatives worth ₹15 trillion, tax relief measures, and efforts towards “One Nation, One Election.”
- Lebanon’s Hezbollah Members’ Pagers Explode, Causing Casualties: Several pager devices linked to Hezbollah members exploded in Lebanon, leading to the deaths of nine people and injuries to over 2,700. The incident is suspected to be a result of hacking, possibly involving Israel.
Some Important Headlines:
- National: Kharge’s letter to PM on hate speech against Rahul Gandhi – “Your leaders are threatening to kill Rahul, put a stop to them” (Read full story).
- National: Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute – SC denies stay to Muslim side: 18 petitions from Hindu side to be heard together; challenge to High Court decision (Read full story).
- Sports: Women’s T20 World Cup prize money increased by 225% – Champion team to get ₹19.5 crore; tournament starts on October 3 (Read full story).
- International: Putin urges citizens to have intimate relations during work – Orders to combat falling birth rate, says “Our future depends on population” (Read full story).
- International: First image of Titan sub released after explosion – Hearing reveals it was launched despite flaws; last message sent before blast (Read full story).
- International: French man apologizes for orchestrating wife’s rape – “I am guilty, I love her”; forced her to be raped by 72 strangers over 10 years (Read full story).
- International: Fight breaks out during live TV debate in Brazil – Candidate throws chair at opponent after being called a rapist (Read full story).
A ‘Ganesh Laddu’ weighing 5 kg was auctioned for ₹1.87 crore in Hyderabad’s Bandlaguda. This is ₹61 lakh more than last year’s price. Over 100 people bid for the laddu, and the proceeds are used to buy medical supplies for NGOs, schools, and the needy. The first auction in 1994 saw the laddu sold for ₹450.
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