NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||09-10-2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||09-10-2026

FRIDAY| VOL—IV/2026/SEPTEMBER

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विद्या ददाति विनयं, विनयाद् याति पात्रताम्।

Knowledge begets humility, and humility leads to worthiness.

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

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called on telecom companies to develop stronger systems to counter cross-border digital fraud and protect users.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met the Prime Minister and sought a national water grid through the interlinking of rivers.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will convene a Regional Review Meeting in Diu today to undertake a comprehensive review of the implementation of major welfare, social empowerment, and social defense schemes in the Western Region of the country.

A special Khadi and Village Industries (KVIC) Exhibition has been organized at Delhi Haat, which will continue till 15th of this month.

An inter-ministerial central government team has arrived yesterday in Maharashtra to conduct an on-ground assessment of the drought situation and crop damage during the 2026 Kharif season.

Mizoram is set to host the North East Bankers’ Conclave 3.0 on 13th of this month, with Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).

The Telangana government is spending ₹1,108. 27 crores for the development and expansion of a temple complex in Manchirevula village, close to the Musi River, as part of the Musi Riverfront Development project.

The local traditions and cultural expressions of Madhya Pradesh are being presented through 22 mementos in the PM Mementos e-Auction this year.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of 993.64 crore rupees for the development of National Highway-10 between Rangpo and Ranipool in Sikkim.

The National Institute of Social Defense under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the Office of the Collector, Diu, Union Territory Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu will organize a Five-Day Geriatric Care Training Programme in Diu District.

 The office of the Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer announced a series of special measures undertaken to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral roll and no ineligible person remains on it.

In view of the heavy rush of passengers during the festive season, Northern Railway will operate two trips of reserved festival special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

Train No. 04083 New Delhi-Katra will depart from New Delhi at 2 PM on October 9 and 16, reaching Katra at 3 AM the next day. The return train, 04084 Katra-New Delhi, will leave Katra at 10 AM on October 10 and 17, reaching New Delhi at 11:30 PM the same day.

BENGAL FILES:

• Assembly By poll Results: ECI started counting votes for the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies.

• Supreme Court Appeal: Voters excluded during the state's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) moved the Supreme Court of India.

• Mamata Banerjee Protests in Delhi: Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has arrived in New Delhi to join a march of opposition leaders to the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

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

Embassy of India in Riyadh issued advisory to Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant and stay indoors as necessary in view of the current situation The 24×7 helpline of Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra remains available on toll-free No: 8002471234.

Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air suspended flights to Riyadh amid security concerns following reported attacks on the airport.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a meeting with Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy and COP31 President of Negotiations, Chris Bowen, in Fiji. The meeting was held on the sidelines of pre-COP31.

India has accused Pakistan of “doublespeak” on terrorism, saying Islamabad is attempting to gloss over its support for terror groups by announcing a reward for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. India said the world has not forgotten the 9/11, 26/11 and Pahalgam attacks.

India has joined the United States and 13 other economies in signing a joint ministerial statement calling for measures to address structural excess capacity and production and curb non-market policies that distort global markets.

Canadian author Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature  for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.

In the latest sign of their strained relations, South Korea announced today that it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine.

African Union Launches Continent’s First Credit Rating Agency. The move seeks to offer an alternative to the three major global credit ratings agencies, as many economies on the continent struggle with debt.

GULF WAR:

Scott Bessent: USA to continue targeting “enablers” of Iranian oil sales after the Treasury imposed sanctions on 27 companies, six individuals and 22 vessels.

Oil prices rose about 4 percent, with Brent settling at $104.28 a barrel and WTI at $91.49, amid concerns and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump said USA was having “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections.

Iranian media reported “massive explosions” in the southern part of  Strait of Hormuz, military sources saying tanker(s) using “unauthorized” routes may have struck sea mines.

Iran’s Defense Ministry said weapons production rose to 2.5 times its prewar level and that output is sufficient for a “sustained and prolonged war”.

Airlines Suspend Flights to Riyadh as Houthi Attacks Continues.

United Kingdom and Israel Strike Deal to Keep British Consulate Open.

NEPAL:

• Dashain Festival Travel: Advance long- and medium-distance bus ticket bookings open nationwide, and route permit restrictions are relaxed to help travelers leave the Kathmandu Valley.

• IPU Emergency Motion: Nepal's proposal regarding the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood was approved and discussed at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania.

• Missing Persons Ordinance: The Nepal government recommended an ordinance to reduce the legal requirement for declaring flood- and landslide-missing persons dead from 12 years to 45 days.

BALUCHISTAN:

Border Restrictions & Troop Recalls: Amid severe manpower shortages caused by the expanding multi-front rebellion, the Frontier Corps Baluchistan North is actively recalling retired military personnel to re-enlist by October 30. Concurrently, over 5,500 Pakistani nationals have re-entered Baluchistan across the Iran border due to the active regional conflict.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to establish a committee to examine pharmaceutical companies’ marketing practices, including gifts and other benefits offered to doctors. The aim is to address unethical promotional practices in the healthcare sector.

The Supreme Court has called for increased police patrolling, improved surveillance and proper background verification of public-transport and ride-sharing drivers to strengthen women’s safety.

WEATHER:

India Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rains are likely to continue in Kerala today. Yellow Alert has been issued in nine of the 14 districts, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall. Seven districts are under Yellow Alert. There is also a warning of the possibility of sea incursion along the coastal areas of Thiruvananthapuram district.

GAMES & SPORTS

The second T20I between India and the West Indies takes place today at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, starting at 7:00 PM IST

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden T20I century.

India’s men’s team, fresh from winning Asian Games gold and securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, is preparing for the Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled for 27 October–5 November in Jalandhar and Mohali.

MEDICINE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY:

New Drug Approval:

The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.

Juvmo (tavapadon) Tablets Date of Approval: September 25, 2026

Treatment for: Parkinson's Disease

Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa-gobe) Injection Date of Approval: September 24, 2026

Treatment for: Type 2 Diabetes.

Etcamah (camizestrant) Tablets:Date of Approval: September 4, 2026

Treatment for: Breast Cancer

DAS KAPITAL:

RESERVE BANK:

RBI Monetary Policy Committee increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This marks the central bank's first interest rate hike in nearly four years, completely reversing its prior stance as mounting inflation risks and global headwinds take precedence.

The next bi-monthly review meeting of the MPC is on December 2 to 4, 2026.

RBI Governor explicitly stated that near-term rate cuts are completely off the table, meaning the next move will either be another hike or a pause.

THIS HAD IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON DALAL STREET.

DALAL STREET:

The Indian stock market is facing severe downward pressure, with the benchmark indices plunging to fresh 18-month and 52-week lows following a massive broad-based sell-off. The NSE Nifty 50 closed 1.64% at 22,231.80, while the BSE Sensex plummeted 1.44% to settle at 71,593.24.

BULLIONS:

24K Gold (99.9% Pure):₹1,49,910 per 10g|0.00% (Flat)

999 Fine Silver:₹2,21,470 per 1 kg|0.00% (Flat)

CURRENCY:

• USD: = ₹96.83/-|EUR: = ₹108.37/-|GBP:= ₹128.14/-| JPY: ¥1 = ₹0.6119/-

OBITUARY:

NANA PATEKAR—the most powerful cinema actor of Marathi, and Hindi cinema of recent times died of Heart Attack yesterday early morning at his residence, GOA.

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