From PM Modi’s Women Empowerment Push to MiG-21’s Farewell: Key Updates from India’s Politics, Security, and Technology
Here’s a roundup of key developments in India
From the cancellation of foreign funding licenses for NGOs to major political and judicial updates, here’s what’s making headlines across the country. Follow along as we break down each story in detail.
1/ PM Modi Launches Bihar Women’s Employment Scheme
PM Modi launches Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar.
75 lakh Bihar Women receive ₹10,000 each to promote self-employment.
Phase one aims to cover lakhs of beneficiaries.
2/ ‘So Long, Farewell’: India Bids Farewell to MiG-21 Jets
MiG-21 jets retire after 6 decades of service.
Aircraft played a key role in the history of the Indian Air Force.
1965 Indo-Pak War: MiG-21 took part in combat for the first time, giving tough competition to Pakistan Air Force’s advanced US-made fighter jets.
1971 War: Played a crucial role in the liberation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) by carrying out precise strikes on Pakistani bases.
1999 Kargil War: Conducted night missions and targeted enemy positions using basic GPS support.
Balakot Strike 2019: A MiG-21 Bison, flown by Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down a Pakistani F-16 in a rare dogfight.
Operation Sindoor 2025: In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, MiG-21 undertook its last major combat mission.
Final sortie completed in Chandigarh.
3/ Supreme Court Stays Execution of Dilsukhnagar Blast Convict Asadullah Akhtar
SC stays the execution of Dilsukhnagar blast convict Asadullah Akhtar.
The 2013 blasts in Hyderabad killed 18, injuring 131.
Akhtar’s petition cites legal and mental health grounds.
4/ SC Guidelines on Speedy Trials
The Supreme Court of India urges the revival of day-to-day trials in sensitive criminal cases.
The court expressed serious concern, observing that a tradition that existed three decades ago has now been “given a complete go-by”.
Issues guidelines to ensure speedy justice and monitoring by High Courts.
Calls this vital for victims’ rights.
High Courts to monitor the process.
5/ Modi Govt Cancels Foreign Funding License of Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO SECMOL
Centre cancels the foreign funding license of SECMOL.
Action tied to funding from the Ford Foundation, flagged for “suspicious” foreign contributions.
SECMOL can no longer receive foreign funds, impacting operations in Ladakh.
6/ Karnataka HC Refuses to Stay Caste Survey with Conditions
Karnataka HC declines to stay ongoing caste survey.
Directs state to ensure the survey is voluntary & confidential.
Final hearing set for Nov 8.
7/ Tej Pratap Yadav Floats New Party Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections
Tej Pratap Yadav launches Jan Shakti Janata Dal ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections.
Pledges an alternative to “dynastic politics” and seeks youth support.
8/ Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu Hands Over 15,000 Appointment Letters to Teachers
CM Chandrababu Naidu gives appointment letters to 15,941 newly recruited teachers in AP.
Pledges annual teacher recruitment notifications (DSC).
A push to strengthen public education.
9/ Telangana Govt to Acquire L&T’s Stake in Hyderabad Metro
Telangana government to buy out L&T’s stake in Hyderabad Metro Rail.
Aimed at keeping Metro expansion on track.
Deal size & timeline yet to be disclosed.
10/ Gujarat Police Bust ₹892 Crore Cyber Fraud Scam
Gujarat Police bust ₹892 crore cyber fraud in Surat.
1,532 cases of fraud using mule accounts uncovered.
Multiple states & central agencies involved in the investigation.
11/ Massive Youth Protest in Karnataka, Demand Immediate Recruitment for 3 Lakh Vacant Government Posts
In Dharwad, Karnataka, a large number of youth staged a protest over delays in government job recruitments.
The demonstrators demanded immediate appointments to thousands of pending government posts, including police constable positions.
The protest was organized under the banner of the All Karnataka Students’ Association.
The youth expressed anger as examinations are not being conducted and government posts continue to remain vacant.
12/ Gujarat Cyber Crime Team’s Major Revelation: ₹804 Crore Fraud, 10 Accused Arrested
The fraudsters used 482 bank accounts for their operations, and a total of 1,549 complaints had been registered against them. In Gujarat alone, losses amounted to ₹17.75 crore.
The scams included methods such as digital arrest, fake investment schemes, UPI fraud, loan scams, and part-time job frauds.
Police seized a large amount of incriminating material, including 529 bank account kits, 686 SIM cards, 447 ATM cards, and 60 mobile phones.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police has issued a warning against cyber frauds and advised the public to practice “information distancing.”
13/ Stone Pelting at Garba: Violent Clash Between Two Groups in Gandhinagar Over Social Media Post, 60 Arrested
In Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, a violent clash broke out between two groups during a Garba event in Bahiyal village of Dehgam taluka.
The incident started after a social media post in which a local resident appealed to replace the status “I Love Muhammad” with “I Love Mahadev.”
A mob of Muslims pelted stones from three directions at Hindus and women who were participating in Garba.
The mob also vandalized and set fire to three shops and smashed the windows of around ten cars and police vehicles.
Unruly crowds even hurled stones at police personnel, injuring three officers.
To control the situation, police fired tear gas shells.
So far, police have arrested 60 people and are preparing to arrest 20 more.
14/ “Bangladesh Has Issues with India…” Interim PM Mohammad Yunus Stirs Anti-India Rhetoric At UN
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus made a provocative statement regarding India-Bangladesh relations.
Yunus criticized India for sheltering former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying it has created tensions between the two nations.
He accused India of spreading “fake news” and “propaganda” about the student movement in Dhaka.
According to Yunus, the Indian side is wrongly portraying this movement as an “Islamic movement.”
He also called for reviving SAARC, claiming the regional body has been stalled due to India’s political objections.
15/ UP: 40 Minor Girls Found Locked in Toilet of Illegal Madrasa in Bahraich; Closure Ordered
During an inspection of an illegally operating madrasa in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, 40 minor girls were found locked inside a toilet.
Acting on a tip off, a swift raid was conducted under the leadership of SDM Ashwini Kumar Pandey, following which the girls were rescued.
The SDM has directed the Minority Welfare Department to immediately shut down the illegal madrasa and ensure that all 40 girls are safely handed over to their families.
The administration will identify the madrasa operators and take strict legal action against them.
According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (City), no written complaint has been received by the police so far in this serious case.
16/ Tirupati Becomes India’s First AI-Enabled Temple: High-Tech Command Center Launched for Security and Crowd Management
Devotees visiting Tirumala will now be monitored using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their safety and crowd management.
This is the country’s first AI-equipped command and control center, inaugurated on 25 September 2025 by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
According to media reports, the center has been set up in the Vaikuntham-1 complex by Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) with support from donors.
The AI system will track crowds from Alipiri to the temple using 3D visuals and issue red alerts in case of heavy congestion.
It will also handle facial recognition, detection of unusual behavior (to identify distress), locating missing persons, and guiding safe exit routes in emergencies.
The system will instantly track and block online cyber-attacks, misinformation, and derogatory posts against TTD.
A team of 25 personnel will continuously monitor the situation on large digital screens.
