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The Bihar Mahagathbandhan on Tuesday released the manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections. As the grand alliance released the manifesto, several leaders sans Rahul Gandhi were present. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of divisive politics after a 57-year-old man allegedly died by suicide "due to fear of NRC" in the state. Cricketer Shreyas Iyer, who was admitted to the ICU following a rib injury in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, was pronounced out of danger. Also, news about global affairs, sports and entertainment to follow. Here's a quick roundup of the day's most talked-about stories. Catch up before you turn in!Cyclone Montha landfall process begins, to cross Andhra coast in 4 hoursCyclone Montha made landfall at the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday. Packing winds up to 110 kmh, it brought heavy rain and strong winds across coastal areas. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha remain on high alert as evacuations and preparations continue, the IMD reported. READ HERE1 job per family, Rs 2,500 for women: Mahagathbandhan goes with populist playbookThe Mahagathbandhan in Bihar unveiled its 2025 election manifesto, Tejaswhi Pran (Tejashwi’s Vow), promising one government job per family, Rs 2,500 monthly allowance for women, and 200 units of free electricity. Branded as INDIA Alliance’s Sankalp Patra 2025, it emphasises employment, welfare, and governance reforms under the slogan of complete transformation. READ HEREAfter cloud seeding, Delhi still dry. Minister points to low moisture factorDelhi’s artificial rain experiment has yet to show clear results, with Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa saying the government awaits IIT Kanpur’s final report on Tuesday’s cloud seeding trials. The experiment was conducted despite low moisture levels of 10–15%. Sirsa noted minor drizzle may have occurred, but confirmation depends on IIT Kanpur’s assessment. READ HERE.preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}Election Commission asks Prashant Kishor to explain 2 voter enrolments in 2 statesThe Election Commission of India issued a showcause notice to Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor after finding his name on voter lists in both Bihar and West Bengal. Kishor admitted the duplication but blamed the Election Commission’s negligence, citing his Bihar registration under EPIC number 1013123718. READ HEREBengal man dies by suicide over NRC fear, triggers Mamata Banerjee-BJP spatA political row erupted in West Bengal after a 57-year-old man, Pradeep Kar, allegedly died by suicide over fears of NRC. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of spreading fear and division, while the BJP countered that Banerjee was creating panic for political advantage, police said. READ HEREMehli Mistry set to exit Tata Trusts after trustees block reappointmentMehli Mistry will exit the Tata Trusts after most trustees voted against extending his term on the Sir Dorabji Tata and Sir Ratan Tata Trusts boards. A circular resolution saw three trustees oppose and three support his reappointment. Mistry, a close associate of Ratan Tata, joined both trusts in 2022. READ HEREIndian-origin textile tycoon gunned down outside home in Canada's AbbotsfordDarshan Singh Sahsi, a 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman and president of Canam International, was shot dead in his car outside his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in what police believe was a targeted attack. The incident prompted brief school lockdowns. Despite emergency efforts, Sahsi died at the scene, and no arrests have been made yet. READ HEREOutrage as Sikh trucker who killed 3 in US crash brought in court without turbanIndian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh, 21, accused of causing an eight-vehicle crash in Southern California that killed three, appeared in court without his turban, sparking outrage in India. Sikh leaders and a petition condemned it as a violation of faith. Singh, who entered the US illegally in 2022, pleaded not guilty to all charges. READ HEREShreyas Iyer out of ICU, recovering well after rib injury in Sydney ODITeam India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the ICU and is recovering well after minor surgery for a rib injury sustained during the Sydney ODI. Sources said he is eating solid food, in good spirits, and under BCCI medical supervision, with his family expected to join soon. READ HEREDiljit Dosanjh makes history: First Indian to sell stadium show in SydneyDiljit Dosanjh made history as the first Indian artist to completely sell out a stadium show in Sydney, with around 30,000 fans attending and tickets priced up to $800. The concert celebrated Punjabi culture and identity, highlighted by a fan family recreating Diljit’s Met Gala look, whom he warmly invited on stage. READ HERE- EndsPublished By: Vivek Published On: Oct 28, 2025Must Watch
