Supreme Court Demands Transparency on Bihar’s Excluded Voters
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday instructed the Election Commission to disclose details concerning 3.66 lakh voters removed from Bihar’s final electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. While the Election Commission stated that most additions were new voters and no formal complaints about exclusions had been lodged, a Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi mandated the submission of all relevant information by Thursday, October 9th, for further proceedings on petitions challenging the SIR process.
Three Scientists Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Tunnelling Breakthrough
The prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics has been jointly awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm announced on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, that the trio is being honored for their groundbreaking “discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.” This recognition highlights their pivotal contributions to understanding quantum phenomena at a larger scale.
Congress Calls for Judicial Probe and Compensation Over Tragic Cough Syrup Deaths
Following alarming reports of child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup, the Congress party on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, issued a strong demand. They are calling for a thorough judicial investigation into the incidents, urging stringent action against all responsible parties, and immediate compensation for the bereaved families.
Supreme Court to Review Plea for CBI Inquiry into Karur Stampede
The Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, that it would hear a petition on October 10 challenging the Madras High Court’s decision against a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the devastating Karur stampede. This tragic event on September 27, which occurred during a political rally by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C. Joseph Vijay, resulted in 41 deaths and over 60 injuries, prompting calls for a higher-level investigation.
Congress Leaders Denounce Raebareli Lynching as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
In a powerful joint statement issued on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Dalit man in Raebareli. They declared the lynching a “crime against the Indian Constitution and Dalits,” labeling it a profound “blot on the nation and society.”
Israel Reflects on Two Years Since October 7th Attack Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Hostage Crisis
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Israel observed the somber two-year anniversary of Hamas’s devastating attack, an event that ignited a prolonged and brutal conflict in the region. As indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt, the nation prepares to mourn its dead. Significantly, the primary memorial ceremony is being organized by affected families rather than the government, underscoring deep public divisions regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and the ongoing failure to secure the release of remaining hostages held by the militant group.