The Bar Council of India has suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore after he tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court. The suspension bars him from practicing in any court or tribunal in India. Kishore shouted about Sanatan Dharma during the incident and was immediately detained. Chief Justice Gavai continued the hearing calmly. The Bar Council will issue a show cause notice, and Kishore must respond in 15 days. Leaders, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Kapil Sibal, and Sonia Gandhi, condemned the act as unacceptable and a threat to the Constitution. (PC: India Today)

Severe floods in North Bengal have killed at least 24 people and many wild animals, experts said. A rhinoceros was found dead in the Jaldhaka river inside Gorumara National Park, while a baby elephant drowned in Naxalbari. Videos showed another rhino fighting the strong Torsa river current. Forest officials said elephants, leopards, and other animals were stranded or injured. Conservationists warned that young animals separated from herds may be rejected later. Wildlife groups said it is not possible to rescue every animal. Experts urged better planning and safe routes to protect wildlife during floods. (PC: The Telegraph)

At least 7 patients died after a fire broke out in the ICU of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur on Sunday night. Families said hospital staff fled as smoke filled the ward. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, spread quickly on the second floor. Firefighters took nearly 2 hours to control it. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma ordered an inquiry into safety lapses. Doctors said most victims were in critical condition. Families alleged there were no fire extinguishers or water to fight the flames. Prime Minister Modi and former CM Ashok Gehlot offered condolences. (PC: India Today)

The Odisha government imposed a 36-hour curfew and suspended internet services in parts of Cuttack after clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. Violence began late Friday when locals objected to loud music at Dargah Bazaar. Stones and bottles were thrown, injuring at least six people, including a police officer. Police arrested six suspects and are reviewing CCTV footage. On Sunday, fresh clashes injured more officers and journalists. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad called a 12-hour bandh on Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged peace and warned that those involved in the violence would face strict action. (PC: HT)

The Election Commission has introduced 17 new reforms for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections to improve transparency and efficiency. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said these steps will later be applied across India. Bihar will have fewer than 1,200 voters per booth and 100% webcasting at all polling stations. Colour photos and larger fonts will appear on EVM ballots, and voters must deposit phones outside booths. Booth officials will carry ID cards, and postal ballots will be counted earlier. The reforms aim to make voting easier, safer, and more transparent ahead of elections due before November 22. (PC: PTI)

The Union Health Ministry held an emergency meeting after 14 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from a toxic cough syrup named Coldrif. Tests showed the syrup contained diethylene glycol, a harmful chemical. Officials ordered stricter checks on drug manufacturing and warned non-compliant companies of licence cancellation. States were told to avoid unnecessary cough syrup prescriptions for children. Experts called the contamination “criminal negligence.” The Tamil Nadu-based manufacturer’s licence has been cancelled, and legal action has begun. Health authorities are now testing more samples and tightening safety rules to prevent future tragedies. (PC: NDTV)

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to inspect all Boeing 787 aircraft in India. This comes after an Air India Dreamliner from Amritsar to Birmingham was grounded in the UK when its emergency turbine deployed mid-descent. The pilots’ body said a fault in the Bus Power Control Unit might have triggered the issue. FIP warned of possible electrical faults in Boeing 787s and cited the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people. Boeing has not responded to either incident. (PC: India Today)

Alakh Pandey, the founder of the popular ed-tech platform Physics Wallah, has experienced a meteoric rise in wealth, surpassing Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. This comes as the company has scaled rapidly, becoming a "unicorn" — a startup valued at over $1 billion. Despite reporting losses, Physics Wallah’s growth trajectory continues to impress, largely driven by its YouTube-based educational model and expanding user base. The platform's success is a testament to the booming ed-tech sector, especially in the wake of pandemic-driven shifts toward online learning.  

At least 17 people were killed after heavy rain caused massive landslides in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Saturday. Many homes were buried, and several villages were cut off. Rescue teams, including NDRF, police, and local officials, are working to find missing people in Mirik and nearby areas. North Bengal minister Udayan Guha called the situation “alarming.” Chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed sorrow and said over 300 mm of rain fell in 12 hours. She promised full help for affected families. The weather office has issued a red alert for more heavy rain till October 6. (PC: X)

A newborn elephant calf in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has been named ‘Mayabini’ after the famous Bengali song by singer Zubeen Garg. The female calf was born to Kuwari, one of Kaziranga’s most loved elephants, on World Animal Day. Assam’s Environment and Forest Minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary, said the name ‘Mayabini’ stands for new life, hope, and harmony in the wild. He shared the joyful news on X, calling it a proud moment for Assam. The birth of Mayabini has brought happiness to forest staff and visitors, adding new life to the world-famous sanctuary.