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Apple removed the Bitchat messaging app from its India App Store on Saturday following an order from the IT ministry. The government said the app includes content that is illegal in India. Jack Dorsey, the app's developer, shared the notice on X, noting, "Government of India officially removes Bitchat."
Around 100 INDIA bloc MPs had lunch at Sagar Ratna in New Delhi on Wednesday. The group gathered at the restaurant after police stopped their march to the Election Commission. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge enjoyed vegetarian meals while discussing plans. The meeting was a last-minute decision.
Around 300 INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament on day 1 of the protest. On day 2, police stopped buses at the Janpath-Ashoka Road intersection, where 91 leaders got detained. Opposition parties said the protests would continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns, with another mobilisation planned for Thursday, day 3.
The US is facing its worst measles outbreak in over three decades with nearly 3,900 confirmed cases this year. Globally, 11 million people contracted measles in 2024. Dr Sandeep Reddy said, "Measles is like the early warning alarm of our immunisation programs." Many children missed doses, causing these dangerous outbreaks.
The Congress observed October 7 as a "Black Day in Indian Democracy" to protest against the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi said, "The protests will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns." Party members held nationwide demonstrations after police detained leaders. The BJP accused the opposition of trying to create widespread political anarchy.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by C. Joseph Vijay, is joining the INDIA bloc. This move gives the actor-politician a national platform while helping the Congress strengthen its campaign. However, the DMK feels ignored by this shift. Many now wonder if M.K. Stalin will consider the BJP as an alternative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public life at a New Delhi event on Wednesday. He set goals for a developed India by 2047 and becoming the third-largest economy. Modi said, "For me, there is no personal ambition in life, only mission," while leading chants of "We will do it."
Officials issued a flood alert for Pillur downstream areas on Wednesday as the dam reached full capacity. Heavy rainfall caused an inflow of 10,000 cusecs since Tuesday night. Authorities asked the Mettupalayam Tahsildar to caution residents living near the river, as spillway gates could open soon to manage water levels.
The government notified 375 permissible works under the new VB–G RAM G scheme on Tuesday, a 41% increase from the previous MGNREGA framework. This expansion adds solar lighting, waste-recycling, and disaster-preparedness projects to existing rural infrastructure like ponds and roads. These changes aim to boost village development and local livelihoods.
Awareness about education, health, and cleanliness is growing in villages across Bharat. The author said, "I believe Modi possesses this quality and it gives him the inner strength to pursue reforms without fear." She hopes for a nation where women lead and young people stay away from harmful substance use.
India plans to amend drug rules to appoint subject-expert inspectors for homoeopathic medicine manufacturing units. The Drugs Consultative Committee met on 18 September to discuss this change. "Inspection of the manufacturing units requires subject expertise," the minutes showed. This move aims to ensure better safety and quality for the industry.
Colombia seeks deeper security ties with India to fight drug cartels. Jaramillo said, “The only way to face it is through international cooperation.” Colombia wants to use Indian technology to track criminals. While India seized cocaine from Colombia, officials found no proof of transit routes to Australia or New Zealand.
Maulana Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadwi passed away at 92. He was a famous scholar who served as the chief editor of Al-Baas-ul-Islami for many years. He got the Presidential Award in 1994 for his work in Arabic literature. Many students and teachers said his death is a loss to Islamic learning.