PM Modi inaugurates short-term employability programme (STEP) in Maha

PM Modi inaugurates final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3, launches Mumbai One App and STEP programme in Maharashtra

Further, PM launched "Mumbai One" – an Integrated Common Mobility App for 11 Public transport Operators (PTO) across Metro, Monorail, Suburban railways and Bus PTOs. These include Mumbai Metro Line 2A & 7, Mumbai Metro Line 3, Mumbai Metro Line 1, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Suburban Railway, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Thane Municipal Transport, Mira Bhayander Municipal Transport, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport. Oct 8, 2025
DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for lapses in Pilot training

DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for lapses in Pilot training

The DGCA said the violation was related to the airline's failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training, which is mandatory under aviation safety rules. "Details of violation(s)/contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed: Alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C Aerodromes," the company said in its filing. Oct 8, 2025
Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy: Chhindwara CMHO removed amid public outrage

Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy: Chhindwara CMHO removed amid public outrage

Shukla, who also visited Nagpur to meet the families of the affected children, assured that the government is doing everything possible to save the lives of those still undergoing treatment. Two children are admitted to AIIMS Nagpur, two to a government hospital, and one to a private hospital. All efforts are being made to provide the best medical care," he said. Oct 8, 2025
Sonam Wangchuk's wife meets him in Jodhpur jail, vows legal challenge

Sonam Wangchuk's wife meets him in Jodhpur jail, vows legal challenge

Geetanjali shared an update on social media platform X, saying: "Met @Wangchuk66 today with @RitamKhare and got the detention order which we will challenge. His spirit is undaunted. His commitment resolute! His resilience intact! He conveys heartfelt thanks to all for their support and solidarity. #SatyamevaJayate #FreeSonamWangchuk". Oct 8, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport

PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport

The work on one of the airport's two runways has been completed. All terminals will be connected through an integrated system, providing improved passenger convenience. For passenger convenience, direct check-in at the metro station and baggage service will be provided through the 'One-Up End-to-End Baggage Facility' app. Oct 8, 2025
Europe and NATO

EU's Forthcoming Decisions: Risk of Escalation

History will judge whether the leaders in Brussels, Berlin and Paris acted with the foresight required by a fraught moment. The safe course is not the cautious course of inaction. The safe course is meticulous, transparent action paired with hardheaded diplomacy and rigorous resilience building. Oct 8, 2025
National Day parade in Beijing,

DF‑61 and Recasting of the Global Strategic Calculus

The technical context is essential to understanding this transformation. The DF‑61 is believed to feature solid-fuel propulsion, marking a departure from the cumbersome, vulnerable liquid-fuel predecessors. Solid-fuel rockets permit rapid launch readiness, reducing pre-strike vulnerability windows. Oct 8, 2025
Global Fintech Fest: FM Sitharaman unveils foreign currency settlement system in GIFT City

Fintech as New Engine of National Power: India's Strategic Ascent from Global Fintech Fest 2025

India's UPI corridors to Singapore, France, UAE, and Sri Lanka, and the planned linkages with Africa and Latin America, are quietly rewriting the geography of financial influence. "When nations adopt another nation's payment rails, they adopt part of its economic rhythm," noted a senior economist at the fest a profound reminder that digital interdependence is the new form of financial alignment. Oct 8, 2025
The Global Climate Imperative: Escalating Risks and the Urgent Call for Net-Zero Action

Global climate imperative: Escalating risks and urgent call for net-zero action

In 2025, the global community confronts a climate crisis of unparalleled scale and speed. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) warns that limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels requires greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 and decline by 43% by 2030. Failure risks crossing "tipping points" with catastrophic consequences. Oct 8, 2025