Top News Stories – October 7, 2025
- Supreme Court Hearings: India’s Supreme Court examines key cases, including the validity of the Securities Transaction Tax and a habeas corpus petition regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The court refused a plea against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and daughter. [1][2]
- Political & National: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai to review progress in the India-UK Strategic Partnership. Kerala’s Sabarimala gold row sparks Assembly disruption; Congress criticizes lack of clarity in Bihar’s voter list SIR. [3][1]
- Cough Syrup Action: India initiates criminal cases against cough syrup producers after the death of 10 children; the Union Health Ministry warns drug makers over compliance lapses. [2]
- Defence & Foreign Affairs: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh prepares for strategic talks in Australia; India pledges aid to flood-hit Nepal as “first responder”. [2]
- International Highlights: US Supreme Court debates presidential immunity in Trump-related cases; US Congress okays new military aid to Israel amid the Gaza conflict; Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla activists deported by Israel. [4][5][1]
- Bihar Election Dates: The Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting scheduled for November 14. [1]
- Notable Incidents: Supreme Court gets shoe attack scare, but CJI Gavai remains unfazed. Dalit man lynched in UP, sparking outrage; DGCA probes Air India flight after onboard rat sighting. [6][7]
- Business & Economy: World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5%. Tariff tensions persist between India and the US. [8][9]
- Education & Society: UGC approves 101 new universities; NEET PG data leak under review. Schools in Delhi, UP, and Jammu & Kashmir close for Valmiki Jayanti and weather alerts. [7][4]
- Sports: Women’s ODI World Cup: India beats Pakistan, Bangladesh faces England; Max Verstappen sets sights on Singapore F1; chess world debates Nakamura–Gukesh controversy; India loses to USA in Checkmate Event. [1]
