1. Indian Americans likely to vote Joe Biden in the US presidential election: Experts
As the US Presidential election is approaching, it is expected that a significant majority of Indian Americans are expected to vote for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. A new report released by Indiaspora, an organisation that conducts data and policy research has shared the survey details.
2. CBI did not probe possibility of Pak intel agencies' role in Babri case: Court
A special court here has said that the CBI did not probe on an 'important' secret information that people from Pakistan intelligence agency may have also entered and damaged the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya to foment communal disturbances in the country.
3. ITI wins Rs 7,000 cr deal for ASCON Phase IV project
To meet the long pending demand of the Indian Army, the Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the proposal for the establishment of Army Static Switched Communication Network (ASCON) Phase IV to be implemented by ITI, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), at an estimated cost of Rs. 7796.39 crore with an implementation schedule of 36 months from the date of signing of the contract. The contract has been signed with M/s ITI Limited on Thursday.
4. NCW writes to UP DGP seeking explanation on hasty cremation of Hathras victim
The National Commission for Women on Thursday has written to the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, seeking an explanation for urgency on midnight cremation of Hathras victim's body 'without taking consent of the family members'.
5. Gilgit-Baltistan polls to held under watchful eye of ISI, China
Pakistan's federal minister for information, Shibli Faraz, and federal minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Ali Amin Gandapur, recently held a joint press conference to announce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates who were awarded the party tickets to contest elections on November 15 in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan.
6. Paragliding, flying objects suspended in view of Modi's visit to Kullu
The district administration has suspended all adventure and other tourism-related activities till October 3 in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the region.
7. Pak court orders seizure of Nawaz Sharif's assets in Toshakhana graft case
A Pakistan anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the seizure of assets of deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif due to his failure to appear in the Toshakhana graft case, days after he was declared an absconder in the matter that allegedly caused a heavy loss to the national exchequer.
8. 'Abusive', 'unacceptable' language against India can't rectify Pakistan's dubious human rights records: India at UN
India exercised its sixth Right of Reply against Pakistan's unabating rant over Jammu and Kashmir and minority issues over the course of the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
9. IPL 13: What will happen if a player violates bio-bubble rules?
Players face ouster from the tournament and their teams, a hefty fine of Rs 1 crore besides deduction in points if they breach the bio-bubble put in place for the IPL.
10. Mubadala picks up 1.4 pc stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 6,247.5 cr
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co will invest Rs 6,247.5 crore for a 1.4 per cent stake in Reliance Retail, the Indian firm said on Thursday.
