1. Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today
People celebrating Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami with religious fervor by following COVID-19 guidelines by the government. Northern India celebrates this day as the victory of Hindu Lord Rama over demon Ravana. On the day of Dussehra, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad are burnt.
2. PM Modi to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today at 11 AM. Earlier on October 10, Prime Minister Modi had invited suggestions from the people, for the 70th edition of the programme.
3. PDP's Jammu office attacked by mob, claims party leader Firdous Tak
Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) office in Jammu was attacked by a mob on Saturday, party leader Firdous Tak claimed. He said that a mob entered the headquarters and manhandled the PDP leaders while they tried to fix tricolour and used very abusive language.
4. UP BJP chief showers petals on controversial Ballia MLA
Days after issuing a warning to BJP MLA from Ballia, Surendra Singh, for defending the main accused in the Ballia firing incident, Uttar Pradesh BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh has been caught on camera, showering flower petals on Singh.
5. Last date for filing annual GST return for FY 18-19 extended
The Government Saturday extended the last date for filing the annual GST return (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statement (GSTR-9C) for FY 2018-19 due to the difficulties faced by the taxpayers on account of Covid-19 global pandemic.
6. Chinese Ambassador calls for efforts to uphold multilateralism at UN Day
In a message to celebrate United Nations Day, the Chinese UN Ambassador called for efforts to uphold multilateralism and to support the United Nations. In a message to celebrate United Nations Day, the Chinese UN Ambassador called for efforts to uphold multilateralism and to support the United Nations.
7. PM Modi, Trump get along so well, says Nikki Haley
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi get "along so well" and the two countries are partnering in defence, trade and other sectors, said Nikki Haley, American former envoy to United Nations, on Saturday.
8. IPL 2020: KXIP defend target of 127 to beat SRH by 12 runs
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Saturday successfully defended a measly target of 127 and pulled off an extraordinary 12-run win over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dubai International Stadium.
9. Neha Kakkar, Rohanpreet have a Gurdwara wedding
Singers Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh finally tied the knot in a Sikh wedding ceremony at a Gurudwara in Delhi on Saturday. Videos and pictures started doing the rounds on the internet soon afterwards.
10. Anupam Kher returns 'home' to NY after wrapping The Last Show shoot
After wrapping up the shoot of his flick The Last Show, veteran actor Anupam Kher returned to his home in New York. He hopped on to Instagram to share a few pictures from his apartment soon after returning there.
