NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||06—10--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||06—10--2026

TUESDAY| VOL—IV/2026/SEPTEMBER

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

*अवश्यकरणीय च मा त्वां कालोऽत्यागदयम।*

Do whatever you have to do, don’t waste time

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

Bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal, along with one Lok Sabha constituency in Assam will be held today. Counting of votes will take place on Friday.

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention is scheduled to take place in Kolkata, West Bengal, during January 7 to 9, 2027. The three-day convention will be hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) along with the West Bengal Government.

Government of Uttar Pradesh has renamed the Bhadohi district to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi, with the inauguration of the developmental projects worth more than ₹1,340 crore.

Four new airports will be developed in West Bengal over the next two years to strengthen air connectivity in the state. airports would be developed at Charra in Purulia, Kalaikunda in Paschim Medinipur, Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur and Hasimara in Alipurduar.

Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the first international cargo vessel since Independence carrying methanol from Assam’s Dibrugarh to Bangladesh. The move marks the revival of the Brahmaputra as an international trade route after nearly eight decades and is expected to provide the Northeast with a direct, greener, and more cost-effective trade corridor.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the state government had launched a ₹30,156-crore Programme to provide safe drinking water through household taps across Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on long-term water security in rural areas.

BENGAL FILES:

Governance, Policy & Education

At a state secretariat Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Adhikari announced the formal approval of 14,454 new government posts to be filled within the next six to eight months via the Public Service Commission and State Police Recruitment Board.

Bhagini Nivedita Scheme Launched: The Cabinet officially passed the Bhagini Nivedita Scheme, which will provide Rs 50,000 in financial assistance to unmarried women pursuing higher education over a three-year period. Additionally, the state increased monthly pay for part-time support staff (Karmabandhus) from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000, and bumped up food allowances for SC/ST hostel students.

New Textile Hub Planned: State Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul announced a comprehensive blueprint to establish a centralized textile hub in West Bengal. The initiative aims to connect local artisans specializing in Fulia handloom, Baluchari, and Murshidabad silk directly with international exporters.

A major student convention featuring the All-India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora took place at Jadavpur University.  

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

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin began a three-day State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Swiss leader received a Guard of Honour in the presence of President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, with both sides seeking to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, technology, innovation, and people-to-people ties.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin during the latter’s three-day State visit to India, underscoring the growing momentum in India-Switzerland relations and the expanding opportunities emerging from the India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

India and Europe are rapidly moving beyond a conventional free trade relationship and towards what increasingly resembles a deeply integrated artificial intelligence and advanced technology partnership.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2026 was awarded jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel in recognition of their discoveries regarding light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

Nobel prizes in 2026 will be declared during the first half of October, and there will be six different types of Nobel prizes, namely, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

Russia Suspected Plague Case: Nearly 200 Under Observation in Irkutsk.

A laboratory worker in Russia’s Irkutsk region died after severe pneumonia, prompting medical observation of 197 contacts amid reports of suspected pneumonic plague.

California Bans Child Marriage: Minimum Marriage Age Set at 18

GULF WAR:

⁠The ⁠Saudi-led coalition fighting the ⁠Houthis says its naval forces ‌carried out a military operation in the Hodeidah ⁠governorate.

The armed forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government confirm retaking Mocha from the Houthis after clashes south of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

The Houthis’ military spokesperson says the rebel group targeted King Khalid airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as well as the Aramco refinery in Rabigh.

Türkiye and Pakistan have agreed to rapidly deploy their militaries to bolster Saudi Arabia’s security after an emergency meeting.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, says the US has failed to achieve any of its military goals in Iran. I MOSTLY AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT.

UK Maritime Trade Operations says it has received reports of a tanker being struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Major-General Ali Abdollahi, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, warns that any new war against Iran would spiral out of control and “engulf everyone”, according to the Fars news agency.

NEPAL CRISIS:

The government has officially ended its active search-and-rescue operations following the catastrophic August 26 flash floods originating near the Tibet border. The disaster left at least 1,455 dead and 5,285 people missing.

Nepal is pivoting toward a massive Rs 559 billion ($5 billion to $7 billion) recovery and rehabilitation effort. Due to the thousands still missing, authorities are setting up legal processes to declare them deceased so grieving families can process insurance and banking claims. Meanwhile, more than 3,600 forensic samples are undergoing extensive DNA testing to identify recovered remains.

In response to the high-altitude glacial and rock collapses that triggered the disaster, Nepal has announced a six-year, $50 million project to drain four high-risk glacial lakes to prevent future sudden dam breaches. Protesters in Kathmandu have continued demanding broader international climate justice. THIS—I THINK, SHOULD BE STUDIED IN DETAILS FIRST.

Forex Limits Hiked: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has significantly relaxed foreign exchange and transaction regulations to boost business. The bank guarantee threshold for service imports was doubled to $30,000 USD, and the payment cap for transactions involving India was raised from 4 million to 6 million Indian rupees.

For freelancers and online service exporters, the NRB doubled the allowable foreign currency balance on cards to $10,000 USD and vastly expanded their annual online international purchase limit from $500 to $10,000 USD.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a downturn, falling by 20.48 points to close at 2,566.76.

New Socialist Movement: Former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal has officially resigned from the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). He has launched a new campaign called the Socialist Awakening Campaign (Samajwadi Jagaran Abhiyan) aimed at restructuring and unifying splintered communist groups across the country.

 Cabinet Changes: Energy Minister Shrestha has been assigned the additional responsibilities of acting finance and foreign portfolios.

Party Restructuring: The ruling Nepali Congress passed an amended statute expanding its central committee to 297 members and pledged to avoid pre-election alliances moving forward to prioritize party renewal.

Nepali Congress passes amended statute, central committee to have 297 members

6 Oct 2026 — Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, October 5, 2026 6 minutes ago; Minister Khanal praises Brazil's climate leadership and Globa...

BALUCH NEWS:

BLA Claims Massive Campaign against Security Forces: The separatist militant group, the Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA), released an operational update declaring a significant surge in their activities. The group claimed responsibility for executing 94 attacks during the month of September alone, which they state resulted in the deaths of over 100 Pakistani personnel, severe vehicular damage, and the widespread use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) across the province.

Karachi Airport Blast Targets Chinese Convoy: Late on October 6, a massive explosion targeted a convoy carrying Chinese workers near Karachi's international airport. The BLA claimed responsibility for the suicide vehicle-borne attack. Initial reports indicate that at least two Chinese citizens were killed and multiple others were injured. The workers were employees of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company.

LAW, CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

Security has been beefed up around Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in the national capital ahead of a scheduled march by opposition parties on Tuesday.

The Election Commission of India has rejected the allegations of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi that the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has changed Form 6 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) illegally and unilaterally.

Form 6 / Election Commission: The Supreme Court has sought records from the Election Commission regarding decisions and changes concerning Form 6, used for voter registration. The Court indicated that unlawful decisions could have consequences.

CJI clarifies Form 6: Chief Justice Surya Kant said the Supreme Court did not approve any modified version of Form 6.

Jammu and Kashmir has initiated the deportation of Bangladeshi nationals found illegally residing in the region. A survey identified approximately 600 Bangladeshi nationals illegally staying across various districts in J&K.

MISHAPS: -

Mumbai, Maharashtra — BEST Bus Depot Fire: A major fire at the Anik bus depot in Sion on 5 October destroyed 10 parked CNG buses and damaged two others. No casualties were reported.

Hingoli, Maharashtra — Firecracker Explosion: At least 2 people died and 12 were injured after a fire broke out in a house where firecrackers were reportedly stored. The explosions spread to neighboring houses, and rescue operations were underway.

GAMES & SPORTS

The 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) officially concluded on Sunday, 4 October 2026.The ceremonial torch was officially passed to Qatar, which will host the Doha 2030 Asian Games.

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⚽: FOOTBALL:  India vs. Uruguay

The Indian National Football Team faces two-time world champions Uruguay tonight (October 6) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY:

India’s self-reliance in military protection systems has received a significant boost after DRDO successfully developed and tested an indigenous lightweight STANAG-6 compliant armour solution designed to withstand 30mm armour-piercing ammunition.

 DAS KAPITAL:

DALAL STREET:

NIFTY 50:      22,555.75 (UP-133.8/0.60%)

BSE SENSEX: 72,382.47 (UP-472.77/0.66%)

BULLIONS:

• 24 Karat (99.9% Purity): ₹1,49,180 per 10 grams

• 22 Karat (91.6% Purity): ₹1,36,750 per 10 grams

• 18 Karat (75.0% Purity): ₹1,11,890 per 10 grams

⚪ Silver Prices

Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) are tracking stable movements, consolidating at major higher-end baselines.

• Retail Rate (999 Purity) ₹2,35,000 per kg.

CURRENCY:

USD: ₹96.33/- EUR: ₹108.13/-   GBP:127.42/- CNY: ₹14.36/-

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