Pakistan must be held accountable for its horrific human rights violations: India on crackdown on protesters in PoKAmid widespread protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), India on Friday (October 3, 2025) said “Pakistan must be held accountable for its “horrific” human rights violations” against protesters demanding basic rights and justice . “We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilians. We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan’s oppressive approach and its systemic plundering of resources from these territories, which remain under its forcible and illegal occupation,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, responding to a question at his weekly media briefing.Karur stampede: Madras High Court constitutes SIT to probe Karur stampede caseThe Madras High Court, on Friday (October 3, 2025), ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Inspector General of Police Asra Garg to probe the stampede that led to the loss of 41 lives during a political campaign by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur on September 27. Justice Senthilkumar also recorded that the Court “highly condemns” the act of the TVK leaders in having “abandoned” the innocent people who had thronged the venue to take a glimpse of actor-turned-politician Mr. Vijay.Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves habeas corpus in Supreme CourtClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, has moved a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court against the preventive detention of her husband under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, following violent protests on September 24 in Leh. Seeking his immediate release, Ms. Angmo has asked the apex court to direct the authorities to come clear about the whereabouts of Mr. Wangchuk, who was reported to be detained at Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on September 26.‘I Love Muhammad’ row: J&K BJP leader threatens resignation, says U.P. CM’s remarks unacceptableJammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Friday (October 3, 2025) threatened to resign from the party, citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s “unacceptable” remarks and the State police’s “vindictive” attitude against the Muslim community. The ongoing situation in U.P. comes following clashes which broke out in Bareilly on September 26 after a large crowd carrying posters reading “I Love Muhammad” assembled outside a mosque in the Kotwali area after Friday prayers. Mr. Sirwal, in a statement, said the tensions in the State goes against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’, and called for impartial investigations which must hold all wrongdoers accountable, and not just one community.Ahead of Assembly polls, CEC, ECs to visit Bihar and review poll preparedness on October 4-5“Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and S.S. Sandhu will visit Patna for two days beginning from Saturday (October 4, 2025) to review poll preparedness in Bihar,” officials said. The term of the 243-member Bihar Assembly ends on November 22 and polls in the State are likely to be held in multiple phases beginning at the end of this month and in November.Pakistan’s losses included radars, command and control centres, runways and hangars: IAF Chief on Operation SindoorIndia launched Operation Sindoor with a clear aim and the termination of the conflict in quick time after the objective was met is a lesson for the world to learn from, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said on Friday (October 3, 2025). At a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day, he also said the his force has drawn up a Roadmap 2047 to enhance its combat capabilities.Zubeen Garg death case: Festival organiser moves SC for protection of his ‘life, limb and liberty’One of the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, Shyamkanu Mahanta, moved the Supreme Court on Friday (October 3, 2025) seeking protection for his “life, limb and personal liberty”. The chief organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore who arrested from Delhi and slapped with a murder charge said he is a “victim of a well calculated witch-hunt” following the death of Assamese singer-composer in Singapore on September 19.Delhi court sends self-styled godman Chaitanyananda to 14-day judicial custodySelf-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati was remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a Delhi court on Friday (October 3, 2025). The 62-year-old, who was apprehended from Agra on September 28, is accused of sexually harassing 17 women students at a private institute in New Delhi.Hoax bomb threats at residences of T.N. CM Stalin, Governor Ravi, and actor TrishaAnonymous emails sent to the Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police on Friday (October 3, 2025) claimed that bombs had been placed in at least five locations, including the residence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the bungalow-cum-office of Governor R.N. Ravi. After thoroughly searching the premises, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) declared the threat a hoax.Must prepare to engage with stablecoins: FM Sitharaman hints at possible change in India’s crypto stanceIn a hint towards a possible shift in India’s cryptocurrency policy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday (October 3, 2025) said that countries would have to “prepare to engage” with stablecoins whether they welcome the change or not. This comes at a time when the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India have both voiced their reservations about private cryptocurrencies or virtual digital assets (VDAs). India has not legalised these products in terms of regulation, but it does tax transactions that involve them. India anchor of stability in volatile world: RBI GovernorIndia’s macro-economic fundamentals have continued to remain very strong, and the country has become an anchor of stability in a volatile world, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 in New Delhi on Friday (October 3, 2025).Proud to see Bajaj, Hero and TVS do well in Colombia, can win with innovation not cronyism, says Rahul GandhiPosting a picture on X standing in front of a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (October 3, 2025) said two-wheeler manufacturers Bajaj, Hero and TVS were doing well in Colombia and asserted that it shows Indian companies can win with innovation, not cronyism.U.S. Government shutdown: Trump says there could be firings and project cuts if shutdown continuesUnited States President Donald Trump on Thursday (October 2, 2025) said federal workers could be fired and projects cut if a government shutdown continues, even as he suggested Americans might get rebate checks from new tariff revenues. “There could be firings, and that’s their fault,” Mr. Trump said. The federal government partially shut down on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) after Congress failed to reach a funding deal, with only essential services continuing.UK names Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of EnglandBritain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday (October 3, 2025), the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role. With this, Archbishop Mullally also becomes the ceromonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide.Amid rising tensions & deepening divisions, Gandhiji‘s message carries renewed urgency: UN chiefMahatma Gandhi’s message of peace carries renewed urgency amid current rising tensions in the world, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said as he called on the global community to follow the Mahatma’s lead to heal divisions and advance diplomacy. The UN Chief’s message was conveyed during a special commemorative event on the occasion of International Day of Non-Violence, observed on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.India reach 448/5 at stumps on day two, lead by 286 runs against West IndiesK.L. Rahul’s 11th hundred grounded the West Indies before Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja followed the suit with stylish tons as India literally batted the visitors out of the opening Test taking a huge lead of 286 runs at the end of second day’s play. At stumps, India were 448 for 5. The hosts will like to finish the game by the end of the third day itself and consolidate their position in the World Test Championship points tableWorld Weightlifting Championships: Mirabai Chanu braves thumb issue to win silverDespite a right thumb issue, a resilient Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu landed her third World Championships medal as she claimed a silver in the new 48kg weight class in Forde, Norway. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, who finished fourth in Paris 2024, was third in snatch and second in clean and jerk.