A CRPF jawan and a woman were injured in a grenade blast outside the residence of Manipur minister Yumnam Khemchand in Imphal on Saturday night. The attack occurred despite tightened security after recent protests against ministers. Police said the grenade was lobbed by unknown motorbike-borne assailants around 10pm. The injured CRPF guard sustained minor hand wounds. Chief Minister N Biren Singh rushed to the spot and said investigations are underway to nab the perpetrators. There have been several recent attacks on ministers' homes amid ethnic clashes in Manipur that have killed over 175 people. 

NewsClick portal has strongly denied allegations made in a Delhi Police FIR, calling them "untenable and bogus." The police accused NewsClick of receiving funds from China to disrupt India's sovereignty, invoking anti-terror law UAPA. The portal emphasized it received no Chinese funding, never advocated violence, and expressed confidence in the judicial system. Founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested. NewsClick claimed the latest FIR aimed to circumvent Purkayastha's interim protection, moving the Delhi High Court for quashing the FIR and their release. Police plan to question individuals named in the FIR, including senior journalists and contributors.

The devastating flash flood in the Teesta river, triggered by a cloudburst in Lhonak Lake, has wreaked havoc in Sikkim. The disaster has claimed 53 lives, including seven Armymen, with 142 people still missing. Over 25,000 people have been affected, 2,413 rescued, and 6,875 are in relief camps. Chief Minister Tamang announced relief measures, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah released ₹44.8 crore for aid. Infrastructure, including 13 bridges, was destroyed. Tourist rescues were hampered by weather, and early warning systems for glacial floods are being planned. IMD predicts continued rain in Mangan district.

Air India, under Tata Group ownership, unveiled its rebranded A350 plane in a new logo and livery. Shared on social media, the modern design features a stylized version of the iconic Maharaja mascot, using red, white, and purple colors. The underbelly of the planes sports a patch of red with white lettering. The palette includes deep red, aubergine, and gold accents, inspired by the chakra. Tata Sons Chairman stated the logo signifies "limitless possibilities." Tata Sons acquired Air India in January 2022 and plans to merge it with Vistara by March 2024.

Indian Railways plans special Vande Bharat trains from neighboring states to facilitate travel for fans attending the highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium during the ICC World Cup 2023. The trains, departing from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, will arrive in Ahmedabad before the match and return passengers home post-game. This initiative addresses issues such as high airfares and limited accommodation, ensuring fans can witness the high-stakes clash conveniently. The match, viewed as significant as winning the ODI World Cup, holds immense public interest, and tickets sold out rapidly, emphasizing the rivalry's intensity. [Image: File]

Amidst escalating tensions between India and Canada over the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada has evacuated most of its diplomats in India to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. India demanded the reduction of Canadian diplomatic staff by October 10 to achieve parity, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations linking Indian agents to Nijjar's killing. India rejected the claims, expelling a Canadian diplomat in retaliation. India emphasized the need for diplomatic strength parity, asserting that some Canadian diplomats interfered in its internal matters. Discussions on mutual diplomatic presence are ongoing, with no indication of India reconsidering its stance.

The flash flood in Sikkim has claimed 21 lives till now, with 118 people still reported missing. Bodies of 7 missing army personnel have been recovered while 15 are still missing, informed CM Tamang. Army and NDRF teams are conducting rescue operations in the Teesta River basin and northern Bengal to find those swept away. Several towns, including Dikchu, Singtam, and Rangpo, are flooded. Around 3,000 tourists are stranded in various parts of Sikkim. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has closed all schools, colleges, and universities until 15 October due to inclement weather. Rescue efforts continue amid challenging conditions in the affected regions. Over 2,000 people have been rescued so far.

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Mahadev money-laundering case, joining a list of actors involved in promoting the app. Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan, and comedian Kapil Sharma were also summoned. Actor Ranbir Kapoor, previously summoned, sought a two-week delay to understand the source of funds he received for promoting the app. Around 100 people, including celebrities, are under ED's scrutiny for their involvement in the case, related to illegal betting on games through the Mahadev Book app, allegedly run by Dubai-based individuals. The app is being investigated for large-scale hawala operations and money laundering.

A man was arrested for stealing money from an astrologer's house in Kanpur after he and associates posted an Instagram reel flaunting the stolen cash. The astrologer Tarun Sharma had reported the theft to police and CCTV footage caught the crime. Unable to trace them, police cracked the case after the thieves shot a video showing off the loot on a hotel bed and shared it online. By digitally tracking the video, police arrested one thief and recovered around ₹2 lakh cash and two phones from him. The brazen social media stunt by the thieves led to the robbery being solved as they gave away their identity through the Instagram reel flaunting the stolen money. [Image: Grab from the Instagram Reel]

Prominent journalist organizations, including Digipub News India Foundation and Press Club of India, have urgently appealed to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud following Delhi Police Special Cell raids on journalists and authors associated with NewsClick. The letter raised concerns about press freedom, citing the arrests of journalists under stringent laws like UAPA. It emphasized the need for judiciary intervention to safeguard constitutional rights, urging the framing of guidelines to prevent arbitrary device seizures and ensuring accountability of state agencies overstepping legal boundaries. Journalists expressed willingness to cooperate with genuine investigations but opposed sweeping actions threatening democratic values.