By-Elections Across Six Constituencies Scheduled for October 6
Polling is scheduled in five Assembly constituencies and Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency; counting is set for October 9.
India
India
Andhra Pradesh Begins First Instalments for Three Lakh Rural Homes
The first instalment under PMAY-G has been handed over for three lakh houses, with a 3D-printed housing pilot also announced.
World
UN Leaders Debate Cooperation on Climate, Health and Artificial Intelligence
The latest General Assembly discussions highlighted pressure on multilateral institutions to respond to shared global risks.
World
Mediators Continue Efforts to Restart US–Iran Talks
Diplomatic channels remain active, but major disputes and regional tensions continue to complicate negotiations.
India
India and Canada Set to Resume CEPA Talks in Ottawa
Negotiators are scheduled to begin a five-day round on October 5, with both sides aiming to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the end of 2026.
World
US Stocks Edge Higher after September Jobs Report
Major indexes rose on October 2 as investors weighed a weaker-than-expected labour update and the outlook for interest rates.
Sports
India Finishes Fourth at Asian Games with 85 Medals
The Indian team closed the Nagoya Games with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.
Sports
India Beat Pakistan to Win Men’s Cricket Gold at Asian Games
India secured a second successive Asian Games men’s cricket title, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 in the final.
Sports
Lovlina Borgohain Wins Asian Games Boxing Gold
The Indian boxer claimed the women’s 75 kg title as the national contingent returned from the Games.
Weather
India Weather Outlook: IMD Signals Rain Risk in Parts of South and Northeast
A forecast issued October 4 points to scattered rain and thunderstorms in parts of southern and northeastern India during October 5–9; conditions vary by district.