Raghavachari Govindarajan, a veteran intelligence officer and father of former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, passed away at 94 in Chennai. A 1953 Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, he began his career in the Intelligence Bureau before joining the founding team of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), serving as a trusted aide to its first chief, RN Kao. Over a 36-year career, he rose to become Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee. Survived by his wife Mythili and four children, a Rhodes Scholarship in his memory has been established to honor his legacy.

BBC Panorama sent undercover reporter Rory Bibb into London’s Charing Cross police station to investigate persistent allegations of misogyny, racism, and abuse of power within the Metropolitan Police. Over seven months, Bibb secretly filmed officers while working as a designated detention officer, capturing disturbing behavior and a culture of secrecy. The station had previously faced scrutiny after a 2022 IOPC report and the Sarah Everard case. Despite claims of reform, whistleblowers warned that toxic attitudes remained. Bibb’s footage revealed officers concealing misconduct and expressing discriminatory views even off duty. The investigation, backed by legal and policing experts, raises serious questions about accountability and cultural change within the UK’s largest police force.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative ₹100 coin and postage stamp during the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The coin features the national emblem on one side and, for the first time in Indian currency history, Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion and bowing swayamsevaks on the other. It also bears the RSS motto: “Rashtriya Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama.” The stamp commemorates RSS participation in the 1963 Republic Day Parade. The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, was attended by RSS leaders, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Modi hailed it as a proud tribute to Bharat Mata and RSS’s century of service.

A week after violent protests in Ladakh over demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards, the government released 26 detained protesters in a goodwill gesture. Welcomed with ceremonial khatas, their release followed threats by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to withdraw from talks over the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, held under the National Security Act. The September 24 unrest, sparked by hospitalized hunger strikers and stalled negotiations, left four dead including Kargil War veteran Tsewang Tharchin and dozens injured. LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance demand a judicial probe. Despite prior support for UT status, Ladakhis now cite political vacuum and rejected demands as reasons for growing unrest and unity across religious lines.

Mohammed Siraj made history at the Narendra Modi Stadium, dismantling West Indies with a fiery four-wicket haul. Building on his stellar England series, Siraj removed Chanderpaul, Athanaze, King, and Chase, leaving West Indies at 105-6. With 31 wickets in 7 matches, he surpassed Mitchell Starc to become the highest Test wicket-taker in 2025 among WTC teams. Siraj also leads the ongoing WTC 2025–2027 cycle with 27 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls and two fifers. Dropped from the Asia Cup squad, his resurgence makes him a strong contender to lead India’s pace attack in the upcoming Australia tour, especially if Jasprit Bumrah is rested. Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with one wicket each.

Delhi Police Special Cell foiled a plot to murder comedian Munawar Faruqui by arresting two gangsters Rahul from Panipat and Sahil from Bhiwani, linked to the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan syndicate. The duo, injured in an encounter on Kalindi Kunj-Pushta Road, had conducted surveillance in Mumbai and West Bengal. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted them at 3 am; the suspects opened fire and were shot in the legs. Rahul was previously involved in a triple murder. The gangsters were allegedly receiving instructions from foreign-based Rohit Godara. Faruqui was targeted due to past controversial remarks. Firearms and a motorcycle were seized, and interrogation is ongoing to uncover the full conspiracy. (PC: Pinterest)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan over its military build-up near Sir Creek, accusing it of deliberately reigniting the border dispute. Speaking on 'Shashtra Pujan', Singh emphasized India's repeated diplomatic efforts and Pakistan’s unclear intentions. He warned that any misadventure would provoke a response capable of altering “history and geography,” invoking the 1965 war and stating, “One route to Karachi passes through the Creek.” Singh also highlighted Operation Sindoor, where Indian forces exposed Pakistan’s air defence system, asserting India’s readiness to inflict heavy losses. The Sir Creek region, a strategic 96-km strip in the Rann of Kutch, remains a sensitive flashpoint between the two nations.

At Kanpur's 135-year-old Dashanan Mandir, Ravan is worshipped on Dussehra, contrasting sharply with India's traditional effigy-burning celebrations. Built in 1890 by Maharaj Guru Prasad Shukla from Unnao district, the temple honors Ravan as Lord Shiva's devoted follower and scholar, not as a demon. Located in Shivala's Kailasha temple complex, it opens only on Dussehra while remaining closed the remaining 364 days. The five-foot-tall Ravan idol stays wrapped year-round, symbolizing his captivity. On October 2, devotees chant "Lankapati Naresh Ravan Ki Jai," offer prayers, light oil lamps, and seek wisdom and strength. Special aarti is performed before doors close again until next Dussehra.

Two people were killed in Lqliaa, near Agadir, Morocco, when security forces used firearms after a group attempted stealing weapons from a gendarmerie facility Wednesday night. The deadly incident marks an escalation in anti-government protests that began Saturday, demanding better education and healthcare. The youth-led "GenZ 212" movement, organized via TikTok, Instagram, and Discord, saw membership surge from 3,000 to 130,000. Violence spread to Salé, Tangier, and Souss region towns, with youths looting shops, burning banks and police vehicles. Morocco's youth unemployment stands at 35.8%. So far, 409 people have been detained, with 193 facing trial. This represents Morocco's most violent unrest since 2016-2017 Rif demonstrations.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are reportedly planning an extraordinary space-themed wedding with skydiving vows, according to RadarOnline. An insider revealed their shared passion for daring feats bonds them, with Cruise "obsessed with space travel" and excited about becoming "the first couple to ever marry in outer space." They've discussed exchanging vows mid-air while skydiving. The actors sparked dating rumors in July 2025 during a Vermont weekend trip, photographed walking hand-in-hand. Despite their 26-year age gap (Cruise is 63, de Armas is 37) they appear comfortable together. Neither has officially confirmed wedding plans. Cruise's previous marriages include Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, while de Armas previously dated Ben Affleck. (PC: X)