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Derek O’Brien’s new book traces the decline of parliamentary accountability in India. He said, "Parliament today lacks the spirit of accommodation, discussion and consensus." Between 2019 and 2023, the suspension of MPs rose 13-fold. Many bills got passed in under two hours, as the legislature lost its voice for debate.
The $1.3 billion NISAR satellite detected precursory movement before the August 26 Nepal disaster, but no one watched the data. Experts said, "detecting danger is one thing; continuously monitoring and interpreting enormous volumes of satellite data in real time and issuing a timely warning is quite another." Lessons remain vital.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck waters about 200 km west of Sola, Vanuatu on Saturday, the USGS said. The quake hit at a depth of 10 km. Officials issued a tsunami warning, but it was later rescinded. Many aftershocks followed, yet reports showed no immediate damage in the area.
PM Modi and Vladimir Putin directed officials to expand cooperation and target $100 billion in trade by 2030. Indian envoy Vinay Kumar said the leaders discussed bilateral relations during the BRICS summit held on September 12-13. Both nations now work to boost trade and investment to meet these ambitious goals.
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the alert got lifted after the tremor. Former prime minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau urged residents to "be safe" as many aftershocks followed the initial quake near Port-Olry.
The Supreme Court restored a murder trial in a boy’s drowning death case, setting aside a Patna High Court order. The bench said, “Merely because the postmortem indicated death by drowning, it cannot be assumed that there was absolutely no foul play.” The court noted witnesses saw the accused fleeing.
A Supreme Court-appointed committee will hear claims about violence at Jantar Mantar on October 29 and 30. The five-member panel, led by Justice R Subhash Reddy, will record evidence regarding the July protests. People can visit the office or use the online portal to submit their complaints and supporting documents.
India’s commerce and industry ministry is working to identify sectors that can withstand AI-led disruption, Piyush Goyal said. The minister noted, "No amount of AI can replace that," referring to traditional strengths like handicrafts and tourism. The government also launched the ₹10,371.92 crore IndiaAI Mission to support indigenous technology projects.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the November 1 INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal warned that the event could cause a ₹10,000 crore trade loss during the peak Deepavali season. Traders fear that traffic restrictions will disrupt business in nearby markets.
The INDIA bloc will hold a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1 to protest against alleged vote theft. K.C. Venugopal said, "Our programs against the criminal vote chori orchestrated by Gyanesh & Co. will be historic." Many leaders met on Friday to plan this massive show of unity.
Vanuatu authorities canceled a tsunami warning on October 24 after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said, “NO tsunami, NO danger from a recent earthquake.” While the tremor caused initial alarm, officials confirmed there is no threat to the Philippines, Chile, or North America.
A low-pressure area formed in the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal on October 23, 2026. The India Meteorological Department said this system will likely become a cyclone, crossing the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast by October 28. Meanwhile, heavy rains already started in Tamil Nadu, causing traffic snarls in many areas.