Durga Ashthmi Today
Devotees across India celebrate Durga Ashtami with deep devotion, honoring Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Durga. The day marks a key moment in Navratri, symbolizing purity, strength, and the triumph of good over evil.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and several other leaders extended their heartfelt greetings to the people.

Odisha’s Grand Celebrations
On the sacred occasion of Durga Astami, a huge number of devotees are thronging to offer prayers and darshan of Devi Durga at Puja Pandals in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and other cities in Odisha. Puja pandals across the state are showcasing diverse themes, including iconic buildings to holy temples.

SI Exam Postponed
Odisha Police Recruitment Board announced the postponement of the written examination for the post of Odisha Police Sub-Inspector, which was originally scheduled to be held on October 5 and 6. The Board said the new dates will be notified shortly.

Murmu appointed RBI Deputy Governor
The Narendra Modi government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. Murmu, a native of Odisha, will succeed M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure ends on October 8.

India Welcomes Gaza Plan
India welcomed the United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinians, Israelis and the broader West Asian region.

Gold Reaches Record High
The price of gold reached a record high, a largest monthly surge in 14 years amid concerns over a potential US government shutdown and rising expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts.

India Condemns Vandalism
After Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Tavistock Square in London was vandalised, it has drawn sharp condemnation from the High Commission of India, which described the act as "shameful" and an attack on the ideals of peace and non-violence.

Veteran BJP Leader No More
Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed way at the age of 93. Malhotra served as five-time MP and two-time MLA from Delhi and was a prominent face of the party in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders expressed their condolences at the death of Malhotra.

First Asian At W2RC Portugal
Bengaluru’s Aishwarya Pissay has scripted history by becoming the first woman from Asia and India to win her class at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, the fourth round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship.

Women's ODI World Cup Begins
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will kick-off today with the opening match between hosts India and Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.