India has achieved three Guinness World Records for its nationwide women's health campaign, Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. The initiative saw millions register for healthcare platforms, breast cancer, and vital signs screenings. Reaching every district, the campaign involved extensive community participation and health camps, underscoring a significant stride in preventive and women-centric healthcare.
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Effective November 1, 2025, Aadhaar updates for name, address, and mobile number can be initiated online via the myAadhaar portal, eliminating the need for in-person visits for many demographic changes. Biometric updates still require a visit to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The UIDAI has also revised fee structures and emphasized timely PAN-Aadhaar linkage.
Meta urged a US court to dismiss a copyright lawsuit from Strike 3 Holdings, which accused the tech giant of illegally torrenting adult videos for AI training. Meta called the allegations "bogus" and based on "guesswork," arguing the downloads were "meager, uncoordinated activity" indicative of personal use, not a data-harvesting effort.
Former Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan. According to journalist Katie Strang, the allegations involve a 16-year-old victim and date back to January 1, 2025. Kesler has pleaded not guilty and denied all claims, while the NHL and Anaheim Ducks have not yet commented.
A tragic incident unfolded in Agra where a six-year-old boy, Rihansh, lost his life after falling into a deep village well while playing football. Despite a massive 36-hour search operation involving expert divers and NDRF teams, the child's body was recovered late Saturday. Difficult conditions, including heavy silt and rising water levels, hampered rescue efforts.
The Election Commission of India will announce a pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists on October 27. This exercise, expected to cover 10-15 states including those with 2026 Assembly elections, may involve volunteers assisting Booth Level Officers in West Bengal. The revision could lead to an increase of approximately 14,000 polling booths in the state.
NBA coach Chauncey Billups and other athletes are implicated in a massive FBI gambling bust. Agents uncovered a high-tech cheating ring, allegedly backed by mafia families, that defrauded players of over a million dollars in a single night. Advanced technology, including marked cards and modified shuffling machines, was reportedly used in the scheme.
Rohit Sharma silenced critics with an outstanding ODI series against Australia, scoring 202 runs at an average of 101 and earning Player of the Series. His childhood coach revealed Sharma's ambition to play until the 2027 World Cup, showcasing his enduring self-belief and contribution to the team.
The National Medical Commission has revised the MBBS and BDS seat matrix for 2025-26, resulting in a reduction of 50 seats to a total of 1,28,875. This adjustment follows the addition of new seats, with a clarification issued regarding previous discrepancies. The NMC also announced the stray vacancy round schedule for NEET UG 2025 counselling, commencing November 4.
Following alleged repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas, including the return of hostages' bodies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to launch immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip. This directive came after a security meeting and an attack on Israeli forces in southern Gaza, signaling a significant escalation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ESTIC 2025, launching a Rs 1 lakh-crore RDI Scheme Fund to boost private sector R&D and announcing the Anusandhan Research Foundation. The event, featuring over 3,000 participants, aims to foster innovation across 11 thematic areas, highlighting India's growing role as a technology pioneer.