NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||02—10--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||02—10--2026

FRIDAY| VOL—IV/2026/OCTOBER

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

“जय जवान, जय किसान”

INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27, with the theme “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas”, will begin across India on October 2, 2026. The campaign will start the process for Gram Panchayats to prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for the financial year 2027-28.

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die, bringing the ten-day autumn session to a close. The session which began on 21st of September, witnessed seven sittings, with the House conducting business for around 25 hours.

In Sikkim, a two-day Vendor Development Programme-cum-Exhibition and Buyer-Seller Meet for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) concluded at Ridge Park in Gangtok.

Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has called upon the youth to actively participate in efforts to make Mumbai tuberculosis-free.

Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Office (CEO) in an official statement said that voters who have received notices for ‘No Mapping’ or ‘Logical Discrepancy’ during the electoral roll revision will not be required to appear personally for hearings under the revised Election Commission of India (ECI) instructions.

 Tripura CM D Manik Saha launches Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026, Mukhyamantri Yuva Jogajog Yojana & Digi-SAPNE 3.0.

7 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Punjab will be made drug-free by the end of 2029. Addressing a ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Rally’ in Jalandhar

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya. In Andhra Pradesh, the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until 10th of October, while the final electoral rolls will be published on 16th October.

The Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced awarding the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award to the captain of Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroic deed during a mid-air emergency on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. As the Gujarat government states, this award acknowledges his bravery and dedication. It was reported that the government has offered him a reward of ₹25 lakh.

Bihar continues to battle floods. Several rivers in the state are flowing above the danger mark.  Flood situation worsens in North Bihar due to continuous rainfall in Nepal; Over 200 villages affected.

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam, regarded as the lifeline of Gujarat, reached its full reservoir level of 138.68 meters.

The Cabinet has approved a ₹1,789.52 crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi covering 42 corridors with AI-based signals, automated enforcement, and real-time traffic information.

UPSC completed 100 years on October 1, 2026

Renewable Energy:  Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay to evacuate 135 GW renewable energy and deploy 50 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems by FY 2032-33.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

A delegation led by New Zealand High Commissioner Patrick Rata met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the significant contribution of apple production to Himachal’s economy.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal have highlighted India’s food security measures and reaffirmed commitment to multilateral trading system. Participating in the opening day of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr. Goyal thanked the US G20 Presidency for placing food at the Centre of the discussions.

India and Italy agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism during the 2nd India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Tourism, held in Italy yesterday.

The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities across several countries for allegedly helping procure weapons and military components for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).

At least nine Afghan civilians, including women and children, were killed and 11 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes on civilian homes in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Helmand provinces.

Bangladesh has announced a five-day break for the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, with the official festival holiday extended to three days.  Combined with the regular Friday and Saturday weekend, the decision will provide a total five-day holiday.

Governor Gavin Newsom has approved the Assembly Bill 1267 (AB 1267), which bans child marriage in California as of September 30, 2026. The legislation establishes the minimum marriage and domestic partnership ages at 18 years old with no exceptions.

FLYDUBAI FLIGHT FZ1073: CNN, CBS NEWS, REUTER

The investigation into the motive of the unnamed Omani co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 is ongoing. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Israel are conducting joint intelligence and security probes.

Investigators are heavily pursuing a jihadist terror angle based on the following key developments:

• Radical Islamist Indoctrination: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that an initial review of the co-pilot's personal information strongly indicates he underwent radical Islamist indoctrination. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar explicitly labeled it a "jihadist terror attack" aimed at derailing Israel-UAE diplomatic relations and the Abraham Accords.

• Social media Anti-Semitism: Investigators uncovered posts on the co-pilot's social media accounts that directly expressed a desire to "kill Jews," pointing toward a planned hate crime or targeted terror attack.

• Intent to Crash (Suicidal Intent): Flight tracking data showed the aircraft plunged 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds over Saudi Arabia. Investigators state that the co-pilot deliberately jammed the controls to bring down the jet rather than commandeer it. Witnesses also noted that after being overpowered, the co-pilot repeatedly yelled for someone to kill him.

• Lone Wolf vs. Wider Network: The UAE state news agency reported that their security teams are probing whether the incident involved prior external direction or links to established militant organizations. While current evaluations lean toward a lone-wolf attack, U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies are evaluating any potential state-backed connections, including probing for any links to Iran.

Following an initial detention in Saudi Arabia, the co-pilot was officially transferred to the UAE via an Emirati security team for deeper interrogation and psychological evaluation.

Key Details of the Incident and Condition

• Injuries: Captain Machchhar suffered serious stab and/or axe wounds during the mid-air altercation with his Omani co-pilot.

• Current Status: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and official statements confirm he is recovering and in stable condition.

• Actions Taken: Despite bleeding heavily and fighting for control, he managed to unlock the cockpit door and send out emergency distress signals (squawking 7500) before passengers and off-duty pilots intervened to subdue the attacker and safely land the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Captain Smith is married, having a daughter, and stays in MUMBAI.

Mr. TRUMP, Mr. NETANYAHU, & Mr. MODI APPRECIATED THE PILOT’S DUTY MINDED EFFORT IN ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH SAVED ALL 180 LIVES.

GULF WAR:

US President Donald Trump says Iran will be “hit very hard” if Tehran was involved in the Flydubai incident.

A US official tells Al Jazeera that three aircraft carriers, including USS Roosevelt and two landing groups are preparing to deploy around Iran.

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says several tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, including three that are owned or chartered by the UAE.

Russian ⁠President Vladimir Putin says he ⁠hopes the Strait ⁠of Hormuz will open to international shipping and sanctions ‌on Iran will eventually be lifted.

Iran’s acting Defense Minister Majid ibn Reza has accused the Trump administration of trying to cover up the issues it faces because of the war.

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, slammed China, and Russia’s veto of the establishment of an expert panel intended to monitor and implement snapback sanctions against Iran.

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting a crypto-based shadow banking network with ties to Russia that is used by Iran.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador over “false accusations against Iran” relating to a suspected plot at RAF Fairford in England.

The United Kingdom’s counterterrorism police announced the arrest of ⁠⁠a dual ⁠⁠British-Iranian national on suspicion ‌‌of preparing “terrorist acts”.

The ⁠Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said ⁠the armed ⁠group had targeted a power distribution station ‌in Medina.

NEPAL: (NEPAL NEWS.COM)

Livelihood Crisis: The International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a warning that recent flash floods along the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli corridor have directly disrupted the employment and livelihoods of at least 21,400 local workers, with broader supply chain shocks threatening the informal economy.

Trade Blockade: Over 150 cargo containers remain stranded at the border customs checkpoint following heavy road damage along the Korala highway route.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

During the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, international rights defenders and activists strongly condemned the ongoing human rights crisis in Baluchistan.

A Special PMLA Court in Ranchi has framed charges under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged money-laundering case linked to 8.86 acres of land in the Bargain area.

National Investigation Agency NIA arrested four individuals in connection with their relation with terrorist organization Jama’at Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The agency today conducted raids in many places in West Bengal, including Purba Bardhaman, South 24 Parganas and South Dinajpur districts.

The West Bengal Government has formed a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), to probe the September 27 incident at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, SRFTI, in Kolkata.

MISHAPS: -

Eight students drowned at Diveagar beach in Raigad district of Maharashtra yesterday. Police said all eight bodies have been recovered. 45 students went to the Beach.

WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENT:

 Buxa Tiger Reintroduction Project: Marking a significant ecological milestone on Gandhi Jayanti, a three-year-old Royal Bengal tigress translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve is scheduled for soft-release into the Buxa Tiger Reserve in North Bengal. The project aims to rebuild the region's apex predator population. LOCAL POACHERS ARE THE THREAT. EARLIER, THEY DENUDED THE FOREST.

WEATHER:

The Weather Forecasting Division announced that the monsoon is expected to begin its withdrawal from the western region of the country, signaling a gradual end to the relentless rainfall.

IMD said that seasonal rainfall over south peninsular India from October to December is likely to be normal during the post-monsoon season. Most parts of the country are likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the season, except some areas of northwest India and southern parts of peninsular India.

GAMES & SPORTS

*Asian Games 2026*

The men’s hockey team defeated their arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal, while the cricket team beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs to book a place in the gold-medal match. Greco Roman wrestler Nitesh Siwach yesterday bagged silver medal in men’s 97kg at Asian games in Japan. Nitesh lost to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato 0-4 in the final.

Nitesh missed out on a historic gold but secured India’s first silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games since 1962.

Indian pair of Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble bagged the silver medal in the men’s skiff opening race 9 of the Asian Games sailing competition. It is India’s first sailing medal of the Asian Games.

The team of Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma won the bronze medal in the women’s skiff sailing event. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru got bronze in individual compound archery.

 *India’s medal tally risen to 66, including 10 gold, 23 silver and 33 bronze medals. *

Historic Arrival: The star-studded Brazil men's national football team has officially touched down in Kolkata. They are preparing for a highly anticipated FIFA International Friendly Match against India scheduled for October 3 at the city's iconic Salt Lake Stadium. This marks the first time the senior Brazilian men's team will play a match on Indian soil.

DAS KAPITAL:

DALAL STREET:

NIFTY 50:  22,421.95 (-198.5)0.88%

BSE SENSEX: 71,909.7 (-570.59)  0.79%

BULLIONS:

• 24K Gold (Per 10 Grams): Closed higher at ₹88,450 (excluding GST).

• 22K Gold (Per 10 Grams): Stood at ₹81,080 (excluding GST).

• Silver (Per 1 Kilogram): Rallied significantly to close at ₹1,06,200.

CURRENCY:

USD: ₹96.28/-GBP:  ₹127.10/-EUR: ₹108.22/-AED: ₹26.21/-CNY: ¥1₹14.37/-

 

 

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