Residents of Bihar's Madhubani district witnessed the sight of Mount Everest from their houses, with several locals sharing videos online. Para swimmer Shams Aalam shared a video on Instagram, writing, "Beautiful view of Mount Everest from our village Rathos." According to reports, Himalayas were visible in Bihar due to recent rainfall that brought clear skies and low pollution levels.

During Ambubachi Mela, a red cloth called Rakta Bastra is draped over the goddess’s yoni at Kamakhya Temple, symbolising her menstrual cycle. After the temple reopens, the cloth is distributed as 'prasad'. Devotees believe it holds divine energy, capable of granting fertility, healing ailments, and removing obstacles from life.

Bengali actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Dev announced that multiple producers, directors and film stars raised funds for the next of kin of deceased and injured amid floods and landslides in North Bengal. The fund has already raised nearly ₹20 lakh and the amount will be sent to West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund within a day, they said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a major boost to India's aviation sector. He was joined by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and other dignitaries. During the ceremony, Shinde and Pawar gifted Modi a model of India's first aircraft flown by Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, symbolising innovation and progress.

Ukraine has released a video of an Indian student, whom they claimed was captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The student identified as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein reportedly hails from Gujarat. Majoti was reportedly caught in a drugs related case in Russia and to avoid facing a potential seven-year imprisonment, he was persuaded to enlist in the Russian military.

Climate-tech startup Newtral has raised $600,000 from NOW to expand its sustainability platform globally. Founded by Avi Chudasama, Vinod Sonagara, and Anuraag Paul, Newtral helps businesses track and reduce carbon emissions. The new funding will support its international growth and extend climate solutions to more industries.

A speeding Mahindra Thar hit a bike in Delhi's Dwarka on the intervening night of October 6 and 7 and killed a 45-year-old fire officer. Ashish Sharma was returning home from work when the incident took place, following which the driver fled the scene, NDTV reported. The photos from the scene surfaced online showing the damage to the vehicles.

Hemlata Kansotia, a courageous woman, used RTI to challenge manual scavenging, taking her fight to the Supreme Court—and winning. But her mission didn’t stop there. In Rajasthan, she’s bringing real change: restoring dignity to women, ensuring education for children, and holding broken systems accountable. Her journey turns law into hope and justice into everyday reality.

Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu responded to Amit Shah's post about his switch from Gmail to Zoho Mail. "Thank you for your faith in us...I dedicate this moment to our hard-working engineers who have toiled hard in Zoho for over 20 years," Vembu said. "They all stayed in India...worked all these years because they believed...Their faith is vindicated," he added.

After inaugurating Phase 1 of newly constructed Navi Mumbai International Airport, PM Narendra Modi said, "In 2014...it was my dream that even people wearing hawai chappals (slippers) should be able to travel by air." He added that to fulfil this, it was important to set up new airports. "In 2014...India had 74 airports; now we've over 160," PM said.

Complaints have emerged across Tamil Nadu alleging that the Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel has been blocked. According to media, this blackout reportedly began soon after the channel aired visuals of the recent stampede in Karur at TVK rally. Sources say that despite the channel having formally lodged a complaint, it has not received any response for the past 4 days.

PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering after inaugurating Phase 1 of newly constructed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), said, "India is the youngest country in the world, and our biggest strength is our youth." He added, "That’s why our policies focus on creating jobs...and big investments help generate employment." The NMIA airport will be India’s first fully digital airport.

The Chennai Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert in 15 Tamil Nadu districts, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Trichy, warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds. Light to moderate rain is expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal for the next few days. Authorities have urged residents, especially in hilly areas, to stay cautious.

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, a 22-year-old student from Gujarat, claimed he was promised financial compensation for joining the Russian Army. In a video released by the Ukrainian Army, which captured him, Hussein said he joined the war to avoid going to prison over drug-related charges. However, he alleged that the promised payment was never given to him.

Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif has made a provocative and incorrect statement against India, saying, "History shows that India was never one united nation, except briefly under Aurangzeb." Notably, while India has remained a stable democracy since 1947, not even one elected PM in Pakistan has completed their five-year tenure. Pakistan has seen many coups, largely orchestrated by the Army.

The Indian Army has lost communication with two soldiers, who were on a combing operation in south Kashmir, according to reports. A search operation has been launched to trace them in Kokernag forests, which reports said has deep gorges and steep slopes. The soldiers are reportedly part of the Army’s elite para unit.

A 22-year-old Indian student who was fighting for Russia and was reportedly captured by Ukraine appeared in a video recorded by Ukrainian forces. In the video, he was heard telling Ukrainian military that he received 16 days of training by Russian forces, and on October 1, he was sent on his first combat mission. Indian authorities haven't confirmed the detention.

Kantara fever has gone global, with the latest admirer being Manchester City. The Premier League giants recently joined the trend by unveiling a striking poster featuring their star striker, Erling Haaland, in the mystical world of Kantara: Chapter 1. The digital artwork showcases Haaland standing amid the misty forests and tribal motifs reminiscent of the film’s spiritual setting.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warning for 12 states/Union Territories for October 9 (Thursday). It is very likely over parts of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

A case from UP's Kasganj reveals a man murdered his wife after allegedly falling in love with his mother-in-law. The affair reportedly led to frequent domestic violence. The victim’s family says she suffered years of abuse. The victim's body was found at home, and the accused husband has since gone missing.

Manikchandra Bandyopadhyay, a Tantra ascetic from Bhurshut, a medieval kingdom in the Hooghly and Howrah districts of West Bengal, was the founder of Kolkata's revered Pute Kali temple, which is around 500 years old. Built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the temple originally had a canopy of Nipa Palm (Golpata) leaves and was later renovated into a concrete structure.

NTA has opened online registration for the UGC NET December 2025 exam for Assistant Professorship, PhD, and JRF aspirants. Candidates can apply at ugcnet.nta.ac.in till November 7, 2025. The correction window will be open from November 10 to 12. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

IAS officer Sanskriti Jain received a royal farewell in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district. Her staff and colleagues carried her and her two daughters in a golden palanquin amid cheers. Jain, a 36-year-old officer from the 2015 batch, has been serving as Collector of Seoni district since June 2024. She has now been posted as the Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation.

On Air Force Day, India honours women officers. Padma Bandopadhyay was the first woman to become an Air Marshal in IAF. Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly solo in a fighter jet, and Bhawana Kanth was the first woman fighter pilot in the IAF's 2021 Republic Day parade tableau. Gunjan Saxena is a 1999 Kargil war veteran.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fined InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, ₹20 lakh for lapses in pilot training at high-risk Category C airports such as Calicut and Leh. Roughly 1,700 pilots were found to be trained on full-flight simulators that are not certified for these airports due to challenging terrain and weather. IndiGo said it would contest the fine.