BBC's director general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned following backlash over a Panorama documentary that allegedly manipulated a speech by former US President Donald Trump. This caused political leaders in the UK to call for change and Trump to welcome the decision. The internal memo published by The Telegraph revealed that Trump's speech was edited to suggest he incited the Capitol Hill riot. The resignations of both Davie and Turness are unprecedented for the public broadcaster.
Accused brothers Nadeem Khan and Bablu Khan, who were charged in the Bareilly violence case, received interim relief from the Allahabad High Court as the court granted an interim stay on their arrest. The case was heard by a double bench of Justice Siddharth Verma and Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra. The accused approached the court after being accused on September 26 and the interim relief will be in place until the charge sheet is filed.
The capital city of Delhi was struck by tragedy as a blast near the Lal Quila Metro Station claimed the lives of 10 people and left many others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and visited the site of the blast, assuring that all necessary measures are being taken. Security agencies are on high alert as investigations are being conducted to determine the cause of the explosion.
After a high-intensity blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which has not been confirmed as a terror attack by government sources, users on social media have called for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0'. This operation would aim to dismantle any terror infrastructure and support from Pakistan, if their involvement is confirmed. The hashtag #RedFort has been trending as people demand strong action against terrorism.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of India's Congress party, has been strategically targeting the country's Gen Z population, hoping to garner their support and influence their perspectives on the current government and societal issues. Taking inspiration from recent youth-led uprisings in countries like Nepal, Gandhi believes that the tech-savvy and socially aware Gen Z can be mobilised through online networks and dramatic visuals. This was evident in the recent social media ban in Nepal, which sparked a massive protest by young people resulting in violence and ultimately, the ousting of the sitting government.
Ahead of the crucial elections in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its 'Sankalp Patra' promising to create one crore jobs and boost infrastructure in the state. The manifesto was released in the presence of top leaders, including BJP national president JP Nadda and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This comes after the Mahagathbandhan released its own manifesto, promising free electricity and a crime-free state if voted to power.
Despite the Education ministry's decision to withdraw the order to restructure the university's governing bodies, students at Panjab University continued to protest for a poll schedule and the conduct of senate elections. The protest, organized by 'Panjab University Bachao Morcha,' included a shutdown and clashes between students and security personnel. The initial order aimed to downsize the senate and make changes to its composition, which prompted the ongoing unrest.
Indian intelligence agencies have issued a warning about the Islamic State (ISIS) and its affiliates shifting their focus from traditional bombing attacks to biochemical and psychological forms of terror. This comes in the wake of a major counter-terror operation in Gujarat where police foiled an alleged plot involving the use of ricin, a highly toxic compound, by individuals recruited through "medical radicalisation". The goal, according to sources, is not mass casualties, but rather creating widespread fear and distrust in state institutions.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case has made another breakthrough with the arrest of a Delhi-based chemical trader. The accused, identified as A-16 in the case, allegedly worked with Bholebaba Dairy to supply key chemical components used to dilute pure ghee with palm oil and synthetic additives. The scandal, which came to light in 2024, has sparked public outrage and led to the formation of an SIT under court supervision to probe the matter. This latest arrest is seen as a major step towards uncovering the complex supply chain fraud involving multiple intermediaries across states.
Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is confident in the NDA's "decisive, effective and historic victory" in the second phase of polling in Bihar. Prasad dismissed the Opposition's frustration as a reflection of their acceptance of defeat, pointing to Tejashwi Yadav's post-campaign press conference. In response to Yadav's allegations, Prasad criticized the RJD leader for not doing his homework.