People gather near objects set ablaze after fresh incidents of violence linked to a group clash two days ago during a Durga idol immersion procession, in Cuttack, Odisha, on October 5, 2025
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36-hour curfew imposed in parts of Odisha’s Cuttack after attack on Durga Puja rally; internet blackout in effect for a dayAmid tensions, the Odisha Government imposed a 36-hour curfew in 13 police station areas in Odisha’s Cuttack following sporadic clashes between two communities and the police. A 24-hour internet shutdown came into effect on Sunday (October 5, 2025) evening. As many as 25 police personnel have received injuries in incidences of violence since Friday (October 3) night.India-U.S. trade deal has to respect New Delhi’s ‘red lines’; efforts underway to address issues: JaishankarAny trade deal between India and the U.S. has to respect New Delhi’s “red lines” and efforts are underway to find a “landing ground”, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday (October 5, 2025) amid strain in ties between the two countries over Washington’s policy on tariff.Bihar voters list ‘purified’ by Special Intensive Revision, says CECChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday (October 5, 2025) expressed satisfaction over the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, claiming that the exercise “purified” the voters’ list after a gap of 22 years.Women’s ODI World Cup IND vs PAK: India uninspiring in big win over PakistanWith all the political clanking surrounding this fixture, one could cut the tension in the air during the Women’s ODI World Cup league fixture between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday with a knife. While fans and commentators waited with bated breath — albeit in vain — for the slightest microaggression from either side, India’s laboured 88-run win had other red flags.OPEC+ to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels a day in NovemberSaudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of OPEC+ on Sunday (October 5, 2025) decided to raise their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day in November, as they continue to push for greater market share.Almost 1,000 trapped on Tibetan side of Mount Everest by blizzardRescue efforts were underway on Sunday (October 5, 2025) to clear access to campsites on Tibet’s eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports.Congress chooses enemy’s side: BJP on Jairam Ramesh’s dig over reports of Russian JF-17 engines to PakistanThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (October 5, 2025) termed reports about Russia proceeding with the supply of JF-17 jet engines to Pakistan a "reckless information warfare" and slammed the Congress for raising the issue on social media, accusing it of choosing the "side of the enemy" instead of India.Supreme Court to hear plea raising question if military discipline overwhelms religious freedom in Armed ForcesThe Supreme Court is on Monday (October 5, 2025) scheduled to examine the question of whether the right to religious freedom is subservient to military discipline and unit cohesion while hearing a petition filed by a Christian Army officer who was issued an order of termination from service for refusing to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the regiment’s temple to perform pooja.India is ‘first responder’ to Nepal, assures PM Modi as flood hits NepalIndia is committed to assist Nepal as it has been a “first responder” whenever the country has faced a natural calamity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (October 5, 2025), as heavy rains caused widespread destruction and loss of lives in the Himalayan nation. The disaster has added to the strain on Nepal, which is under an interim government formed after last month’s Gen-Z protest that overthrew the government of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.Cough syrup contamination: Health Ministry directs strict compliance with revised Schedule M normsThe Union Health Ministry has sought strict compliance from all drug manufacturers, in line with the revised Schedule M norms for pharmaceutical products in India. Licences of non-compliant units would be cancelled, the Ministry has warned.Israeli bombing must stop for Gaza hostage release: U.S. Secretary of State RubioIsrael needs to stop bombing Gaza for an eventual hostage release by Palestinian militant group Hamas to take place, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. Published - October 06, 2025 06:28 am IST
