Top Stories Today

1. Tejashwi promises employment guarantee within 20 months under INDIA bloc rule 2. A severe storm named Cyclone Montha approaches Machilipatnam, 70 kilometres distance left 3. IIP falls to 3-month low of 4% in September amid mining, consumer goods slowdown 4. Union Cabinet clears terms of reference for 8th Pay Commission 5. HAL and Russia’s UAC to Jointly Manufacture SJ-100 Jet in India, Boosting Domestic Aerospace Collaboration 6. Türkiye–PKK announcement marks a new chapter in regional ties 7. Navy Chief says Maritime security must go beyond threat containment approach 8. Floating himalayan logs caused by nature, not human action; Supreme Court gets response from Himachal 9. PM Modi extends greetings to devotees on conclusion of Chhath Puja 10. Air India bus catches fire at Delhi Airport; no casualties reported 11. West Bengal announces major bureaucratic reshuffle; DMs and SDOs transferred ahead of SIR 12. Chetan and Ajit bring family legacies to electoral battle in Bihar Polls 13. Bihar youth jailed over remarks on PM; father says “Only God will deliver justice” 14. Unsafe drinking water links to antimicrobial resistance in isolated tribal communities across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu 15. Indian national charged after alleged mid-flight stabbing of two teenagers 16. Cabinet clear around 38,000 crore rupees subsidy for P&K fertilizer for 2025 rabi season 17. Kangana granted bail in defamation case; expresses regret over ‘misunderstanding’ 18. IND vs AUS T20Is: Powerplay will be key vs Australia, Bumrah a major asset, says Suryakumar 19. Smriti Mandhana strengthens No. 1 spot with career-best rating in Women's ODI rankings 20. Rupee slips 8 paise, closes at 88.27 against U.S. dollar Now, let's discuss the news in detail: 1. Tejashwi Yadav said that if the INDIA bloc wins the Bihar election, they will start an employment guarantee scheme within 20 months. He promised more jobs for youth, less migration, and better facilities in education and healthcare to support development in the state. 2. Cyclone Montha has moved close to the Andhra Pradesh coast and is now only 70 km away from Machilipatnam. Authorities have issued alerts and evacuated people from low-lying areas. Heavy rain, strong winds and high waves are expected in coastal regions. 3. India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth slowed to 4% in September, the lowest in three months. Poor performance in mining and consumer non-durables pushed the decline. Economists say weak demand and sectoral challenges continue to impact industrial recovery. 4. The Union Cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission, which will decide revised salaries for central government employees and pensioners. The commission will study pay structures, living costs and allowances before making recommendations to improve earnings. 5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have agreed to jointly manufacture the SJ-100 civil jet in India. The partnership aims to boost domestic aircraft production, support aviation growth and strengthen India-Russia cooperation in the aerospace sector. 6. Türkiye and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) have made a new announcement seen as a positive step for regional stability. Observers say the move could reduce tensions, support peace efforts and open the door to improved political dialogue in the future. 7. Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said maritime security today cannot be limited to handling threats alone. He stressed broader cooperation, technology use and protection of trade routes. Strengthening partnerships with friendly nations is key to ensuring safety in the Indian Ocean region. 8. The Himachal Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the large logs seen floating in flood waters came from natural events, not human activity. Officials said heavy rains and landslides uprooted trees in the Himalayas, leading to their movement downstream. 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people as Chhath Puja concluded across the country. He praised the festival’s deep cultural and spiritual importance and wished good health and prosperity for devotees who offered prayers to the Sun God over the four-day celebration. 10. An Air India bus caught fire at Delhi Airport, prompting a quick response from firefighters. No passengers or staff were injured. Authorities are checking the cause of the fire, while airport operations continued smoothly without major disruption. And that is it for today's top news stories. This is Times of Uttaranchal and we will be back with more news updates. Till then, stay tuned and do follow us on social media.