NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||03--10--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||03--10--2026

SATURDAYDAY| VOL—IV/2026/OCTOBER

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

अतिरोषणश्चक्षुष्मानन्ध एव जनः।

Atiroṣaṇaścakṣuṣmānandha eva janaḥ।

An exceedingly angry person is blind even when possessing eyes.​

अत्यन्त क्रोधी व्यक्ति आँखें रखते हुए भी अन्धा होता है।

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

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) project for improving India’s Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) to enable transmission of up to 135 GW of renewable energy. The total outlay of the project is ₹1,86,405 crore. The projects are expected to be completed by FY 2032-33.

The 8th edition of the e-auction of gifts presented to the Prime Minister has been extended until 31st of October. The Culture Ministry said this edition features 30 different mementos showcasing the diverse dimensions of Delhi. The 30 mementos include nine photo frames, nine mementos, and six idols, sculptures, and statues.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has submitted its recommendations to the Union Government, with a focus on extending gender-neutral Child-Care Leave to the private sector, mandatory paid paternity leave, and five lakh crèches by 2030.

The Government of India, along with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has officially named 28 geographical locations and features in Ladakh according to standard place and feature names on the Survey of India (SoI) map.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the enforcement actions, inspections, and compliance status across the National Capital Region NCR for the reporting period between 8th to 24th September. Environment Ministry said, a total of 197 inspections were reported during the period.

Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Railways achieved a historic milestone as the speed increased to 100 kilometers per hour on Katra-Banihal section and Vande Bharat crossed Chenab and Anji Bridges at 100 kilometers per hour. The maximum permissible speed on the 111-kilometre-long Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Banihal section has been increased from 75 kilometers per hour to 100 kilometers per hour.

The Government has extended the timelines under Component II of Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF), a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission.

Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, received Presidential assent on 2 October 2026 and was notified as Gujarat Act No. 15 of 2026 in the Gujarat Government Gazette Extraordinary on 1 October 2026

Khadi and Village Industries Commission Chairman Manoj Goyal informed that a special discount campaign has been launched across the country including Khadi Bhawan at Connaught Place in New Delhi. The discount is available till 16th of next month.

BENGAL FILES:

• Special Ration Packages: The West Bengal government announced a Durga Puja gift scheme through the state ration system, offering family essentials like sugar, flour, and semolina at 50% below market rates.

• Contractual Staff Pay Raise: The state government implemented a revised monthly remuneration package effective October 1, increasing the pay scale for contractual school education employees under missions like PBSSM and PM-POSHAN.

• 'Reform Utsav' Launched: In collaboration with the central government, the state rolled out a massive watershed development initiative across 9,593-Gram Panchayats to help local farmers tackle soil erosion and boost agricultural productivity.

FLIGHT-FZ1073

• Suspect Extradited to UAE: Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry confirmed that the accused co-pilot has been medically cleared and extradited to Abu Dhabi under heavy escort. The United Arab Emirates' Chief Prosecutor’s Office has launched a comprehensive investigation to determine if the attack was a premeditated terrorist plot or the act of a lone wolf.

• Motive Under Interrogation: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that initial interrogations reveal the suspect had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination," while U.S. President Donald Trump publicly raised questions regarding potential broader geopolitical links.

• Captain Lauded by World Leaders: Captain Smit Machchhar was transferred to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment and is reportedly recovering well. He received high praise and direct video calls from both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netanyahu for his heroism.

• Political Fallout in Israel: The mid-air crisis has sparked intense debate in Israel's tight election season, with critics questioning vetting procedures and security lapses on international transit routes bound for Tel Aviv.

• Misinformation Warning: Global news agencies have flagged AI-generated deepfakes circulating on social media (falsely designed to look like official BBC broadcasts) that attempt to spread misinformation.

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

The Indian community in the UAE marked Gandhi Jayanti with tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, remembering his enduring message of peace, harmony, and non-violence.

India & Canada aim to increase bilateral trade to nearly 70 billion dollars in 5 yrs: Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of frozen food products from Sonipat in Haryana to Canada on 1 October 2026. The export was led by Alterna Foods Producer Company Limited, a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), and the shipment weighed 24 metric tons with 2,295 boxes of frozen food products.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 4,000 lives, with health authorities reporting 4,018 deaths among 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces.

G7 countries have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves over four months in a coordinated effort to bring down soaring energy prices, with a particular focus on diesel.

Yemen said its forces carried out 20 strikes against Houthi targets in Taiz province over a three-hour period.

GULF WAR:

The Yemeni army says it carries out 474 operations across multiple fronts over the past 24 hours, killing or wounding 1,540 Houthi fighters, with the heaviest casualties reported in Taiz.

A crude oil tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, with all crew safe and authorities investigating, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The United States says it will continue working with France and other partners to dismantle economic and financial lifelines to Hamas, according to a State Department spokesperson.

US President Donald Trump says the US will not pursue an export ban after G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel reserves.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II calls for a comprehensive de-escalation agreement to protect regional security and sovereignty during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

NEPAL NEWS:

• Himlung Himal Avalanche: Search and rescue operations continued after an avalanche in the Himlung Himal region (Narpa Bhumi, Manang) left 15 dead and one missing from a trekking/expedition support group.

• Narayangadh–Muglin Highway Traffic: Traffic along the vital Muglin–Narayangadh road section was restricted to one-way near Namsi Bridge due to persistent rockfalls and debris.

WILD LIFE & EVIRONMENT: -

Tigers Return to Buxa: The West Bengal Forest Department successfully kicked off its tiger reintroduction Programme at the Buxa Tiger Reserve. A three-year-old Royal Bengal tigress, relocated from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve, was released into a special natural enclosure. SHE NEED A PARTNER.

WEATHER:

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh during the next two days.

GAMES & SPORTS

The Historic Six-Gold Rush (October 2)

India achieved one of its most dominant single-day performances in Asiad history, highlighted by legendary upsets:

• 🏑 Women's Hockey Gold & Olympic Quota: The Indian women's hockey team humbled defending champions China 1-0 in a thrilling final. A legendary penalty stroke saves by veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia secured India's first Asian Games gold in 44 years and booked their direct ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

• 🏹 Dynasty-Toppling Recurve Archery Gold: The women's recurve team consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma, and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod pulled off a historic 5-3 upset against 10-time Olympic champions South Korea to claim India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the event.

• 🥊 Lovlina's Boxing Crown: Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain ended India's 12-year drought for a women’s boxing Asiad gold, upgrading her previous silver by defeating China's Ziyi Bao via a unanimous 5-0 decision in the 75kg final.

• 🤼‍♂️ Wrestling Glory: Sujeet Kalkal clinched a brilliant gold medal in the men's Freestyle 65kg category.

🎯 Other Key Sport Highlights

Archery & Shooting Domination

• Compound Archery Clean Sweep: India's compound archers completely dominated the field. The contingent pulled off a clean sweep of all three team titles on offer: Gold for the Women’s team, Gold for the Men’s team, and Gold in the Mixed Compound event.

• Shooting Tally: The Indian shooting contingent finished its 2026 campaign with an impressive 15 medals (including 3 Gold, 8 Silver, and 4 Bronze). Neeru Dhanda stood out by becoming the first Indian woman in history to win an individual women's trap gold medal.

Athletics Jinx Broken

• Women's Relay Gold: India narrowly avoided an athletics gold drought for the first time since 1994 when the women's relay team delivered a phenomenal performance, clocking 3:29.69 to take home the crown.

India's Final Day Blockbuster Schedule (October 3)

As the Games head into their final hours, several marquee medal matches are underway:

• Cricket: The men's high-voltage final match against Pakistan.

• Archery & Golf: Individual matches, with Pranavi Urs leading the pack in the women's individual stroke play.

• Wrestling: Heavyweight freestyle campaigns featuring Sagar Jaglan (74kg) and Deepak Punia (97kg).

MEDICINE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY:

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that robotics is set to become an important tool across medical specialties, covering diagnostics, treatment, and therapy. Addressing the International Conference of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) in New Delhi.

DAS KAPITAL:

DALAL STREET:

The Indian stock market is currently closed for a 3-day long weekend (October 2–4, 2026) due to the Gandhi Jayanti holiday followed by regular weekend closures. Regular trading on the BSE and NSE will resume on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Massive FII Outflows: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been selling off aggressively, pulling out over ₹20,000 crore in just three sessions leading up to the holiday. Cumulative foreign capital withdrawals have now reached an unprecedented record high of ₹2.7 lakh crore so far in 2026. THIS IS THE REASOJN OF BEARISH MARKET.

BULLIONS:
🟡 24K Gold 99.9% Purity / 10 grams   ₹1,50,450 to ₹1,53,491/-  

🟡 22K Gold 91.6% Purity / 10 grams   ₹1,37,910 to ₹1,41,304/-. Festival Demand. Standard jewelry grade. Retail demand is rising dynamically ahead of the upcoming festive season.

⚪ 999 Silver:99.9% Purity / 1 kg: ₹2,26,590 to ₹2,35,000/-

CURRENCY: APPROXIMATE RATES.

 *GBP* ₹128/- *Euro*: ₹109/-*USD* ₹ 96/-*Australia*: ₹ 67/- *¥*: ₹ 14/-

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