Railway Board Orders Strict Night-Time Shutdown of Charging Points on Trains
The Railway Board has directed all zonal railways to enforce without exception its long-standing order requiring mobile phone and laptop charging points in train coaches to remain switched off between 11 pm and 5 am, citing fire safety risks. In a letter dated October 26, the Board noted a recent lapse on the South Eastern…
NDA Secures Majority in MLC Polls Across Four States
The Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners emerged as the clear winners in the biennial Legislative Council elections held on October 23, capturing around 16 of the 28 seats that went to the polls in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Results, declared over the past two days, showed the Congress party…
Nana Patekar, the intense and versatile force of Hindi and Marathi cinema, died at the age of 75
Nana Patekar was declared dead at around 5:20 am local time at Manipal Hospital. According to doctors, he had complained of discomfort and left-side chest pain in the early hours. A friend and caretaker found him in distress; CPR was administered at home and continued for nearly 45 minutes at the hospital, but he could…
Smriti Mandhana Named India Women’s Captain After Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down
In a leadership overhaul for Indian women’s cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday appointed opener Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the Indian women’s team across all formats. The announcement came hours after long-serving skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role. Harmanpreet, 37, who had led the…
Belgian Physicist Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Unlocking the Secrets of “Ghost Particles”
In a landmark moment for science and for Belgium, Belgian born physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the honour on October 6, 2026, recognising Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”…
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals arrested by NIA released from Tihar Jail
In March 2026, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested U.S. national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals in connection with alleged activities involving ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The group was initially booked under anti-terror provisions, but the case evolved significantly. By late September 2026, all seven received default bail after the NIA filed…
Understanding the Indian Express Report on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
India’s Election Commission (ECI) is a powerful, independent body that conducts free and fair elections. It has three top officers: the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners. Currently, the CEC is Gyanesh Kumar. The other two are Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. On 23 September 2026, The Indian Express published a major…
IGNOU Direct Recruitment for Faculty Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Vacancies
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India’s premier open university established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has released a major direct recruitment drive for teaching positions. Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD, dated 19 September 2026, invites online applications for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various Schools of Studies. This is…
Uzbekistan Becomes the 11th Country to Accept UPI Payments: A Big Boost for Indian Travellers
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its remarkable global expansion. On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), the operator of the country’s national payment system HUMO. This partnership enables Indian…
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Officers & Office Assistants Posts in Regional Rural Banks
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs XV. This is a opportunity for candidates seeking government banking jobs in rural India. IBPS will conduct online examinations for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office…
