Tejashwi Yadav is emerging as a formidable challenger in Bihar's upcoming elections, expanding his 'MY' formula to 'MY BAAP' to build a broader coalition. His focus on youth, employment, and welfare promises has forced the NDA to adopt similar themes, positioning him as a distinct leader beyond his father's legacy.

The police have warned members of the public to be wary of calls from people claiming to be M1 or Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) employees as they could be scammers.At least 13 cases of government official impersonation scams involving MAS and M1 have been reported since September, with total losses amounting to at least $362,000, said the police in an advisory issued on Monday (Oct 6).Victims would usually receive unsolicited calls, including on WhatsApp, from scammers posing as M1 employees.The callers would then claim the victims had outstanding payments or mobile phone deliveries linked to existing mobile plans. Upon denying having such subscriptions, victims would be told to contact «customer service» via WhatsApp to terminate them.Their calls would be connected to another scammer pretending to be an MAS officer, who claimed their personal details had been misused for criminal activities such as money laundering or fraud.Victims were then instructed to transfer money to what the scammers referred to as «safety accounts», make payments via PayNow or cryptocurrency, or hand over cash to strangers. 

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN Security Council, calling its Kashmir claims a «delusional tirade.» New Delhi highlighted Pakistan's 1971 genocide and mass rape campaign in East Pakistan. India urged Pakistan to address its own internal issues, including its economy and human rights record, rather than making baseless accusations.

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj will contest Bihar's assembly elections, with a «full of surprises» candidate list due October 9. Kishor himself will be on the ballot, aiming to capture a significant portion of voters disillusioned with the major alliances. He predicts this election marks Nitish Kumar's final term as Chief Minister.

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor, now leading his Jan Suraj party, is challenging Bihar's established political players. He criticizes decades of leadership for the state's backwardness, targeting young voters disillusioned with job scarcity and migration. Kishor's campaign aims for an upset, though he risks being a spoiler in a largely bipolar contest.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicizing the recent North Bengal floods. She accused him of making unsubstantiated claims and engaging in partisan chest-thumping during a natural disaster. Banerjee urged for unity in relief efforts, emphasizing that the Prime Minister's role is nation-building, not narrative-building.

SINGAPORE — Teachers in Singapore schools are spending fewer hours teaching and marking, but they are clocking more work time overall due to non-teaching tasks.These include lesson planning, student counselling, co-curricular activities and communicating with parents, a new global survey has found.Singapore's teachers reported working an average of 47.3 hours a week, higher than the OECD average of 41, according to the Teaching and Learning International Survey (Talis) released on Oct 7.In the previous edition of the survey in 2018, teachers here said they put in 46 hours a week.The survey's findings also indicate that Singapore teachers are quick to adopt digital technologies, with three in four using artificial intelligence (AI) to teach or facilitate student learning. This is more than double the global average of 36 per cent.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development study polled 194,000 teachers worldwide, with a total of 55 education systems joining the latest round.

Remember to look up on Tuesday (Oct 7) evening for the first of three supermoons of the year — the Harvest Moon. Its appearance comes right after the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday (Oct 6), the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In the past, the Harvest Moon gave farmers in the Northern Hemisphere extra hours to gather crops with its evening glow.The supermoon on Oct 7 will begin rising around 7pm and will be visible in the sky from around 8pm onwards in Singapore.Keen observers can visit open public areas such as East Coast Park, Marina Barrage, and the Southern Ridges. Supermoons occur when the moon's orbit is closer to the earth, making the moon appear larger and brighter than usual. It will be visible to the naked eye as long as the skies remain clear.According to the weatherman, the 24-hour forecast for tonight will be partly cloudy.The next supermoons after Tuesday's are the Beaver Moon on Nov 5 and the Cold Moon on Dec 4, symbolising the onset of winter.

A drivers' association in Malaysia is calling for Singapore-registered private-hire vehicles (PHV) to be barred from entering the country.The Southern Private Hire Vehicle Association made this demand in a Facebook post on Monday (Oct 6) night, urging Malaysian authorities to act on their requests immediately.In addition to stopping Singapore PHVs from entering Malaysia, the group is asking for the government to start legalising local cross-border point-to-point services, as well as to strictly penalise Singapore PHVs operating illegally in Malaysia.«End the vague 'let's not harm each other' stance and shift towards concrete action,» states another request.The association said that the list of demands was created with agreement from group members and industry stakeholders.«Our industry is not demanding special privileges — we are merely calling for a fair and level playing field,» it added.«If no action is taken soon, local operators will be pushed to the brink of survival, and the industry's order and stability will become increasingly difficult to sustain.»

Mogadishu (HOL) - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it carried out an airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in Somalia’s Puntland regional state.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The National Security Office of Somalia, together with representatives from regional state security offices, convened a three-day meeting in Mogadishu on Monday.

Police arrested two brothers on Saturday October 4, 2025 over the killing of a university don in a dispute over a prolonged land dispute in Mbita, Homa Bay County.

The front door had been found unlocked so the officer wielding a battering ram dropped it to the ground with a disappointed shrug and stormed into the house with the others.

Gary Neville, 50, who is known for his left-wing views revealed in a video message posted on the LinkedIn website that he had the flag removed 'instantly' as soon as he saw it.

The Shadow Justice Secretary has the quango in his sights after it recommended this year that courts consider differential treatment based on factors such as race and ethnicity.

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Greater Portmore High School in St Catherine has achieved a pass rate of 82 per cent in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English, moving from a rate of 56 per cent. Principal, Ricardo Ross, has attributed this success to the “...

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in three communities in the Linstead area of St Catherine following last night’s mass shooting in Commodore. The curfew began at 6 p.m. Monday and will continue until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The areas are:...

Hundreds of genuine voter ID cards, all from Ward No. 15, were discovered floating in Raja Talab in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Found inside a bag during a cleaning drive, locals claim they are undistributed cards. A preliminary inquiry has been ordered, sparking political accusations of irregularities.

A decomposed tiger carcass, suspected to be a poaching victim, was discovered in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have suspended two personnel for alleged negligence. The State Tiger Strike Force is investigating the cause of death. Meanwhile, a tigress and her three cubs are also reported missing, raising further concerns within the reserve.

Bihar's upcoming election is a crucial test for the INDIA bloc's resilience after recent setbacks. Facing the formidable BJP-JDU combine, the opposition aims to leverage voter discontent and caste dynamics. The outcome will signal the bloc's national standing, following a year of shifting political fortunes.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's remarks on Basavanna conceiving Lingayat as a separate religion have revived a long-standing controversy. This has led to a verbal spat between ministers MB Patil and Eshwar Khandre, both Lingayats, with Patil asserting Lingayats are outside Hinduism's caste system, while Khandre emphasizes unity between Veerashaiva and Lingayat communities.

India is seeking answers from Boeing after an Air India Dreamliner's emergency Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed just before landing. The US aerospace giant has been asked for preventive measures. Meanwhile, pilots are calling for thorough checks of all B787 electrical systems nationwide, as the RAT is a last-resort safety feature.

My wife has had an HMRC letter saying 'Self employed class 2 national insurance contribution due'. To the unsuspecting it looks like a tax demand.

The House has no votes planned this week, as Republicans try to pressure Senate Democrats to fold and open the government.

Democrats had hoped for a more favorable map in the state after a judge ordered a more neutral map.

The Hungarian prime minister has said he does not want to abandon the national currency in favor of that used by the “disintegrating” bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

The US President has refused to reveal what the decision is, adding he would have to ask “where are they sending them” Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany must “mobilize all available resources” to create a drone army, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US President has made comments amid activist’s attempt to reach Gaza aboard an aid flotilla and deportation afterwards Read Full Article at RT.com

Kurdish and Syrian government forces have been exchanging gunfire in Aleppo, according to media Read Full Article at RT.com

India supports an early, free, and fair election in Bangladesh, stating that matters concerning former PM Sheikh Hasina are judicial and require consultations. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India's readiness to engage with any government emerging from a popular mandate, despite acknowledging some issues in bilateral ties.

Central government has updated rates for nearly 2,000 CGHS tests and procedures. This revision, effective October 13, aims to help over 40 lakh beneficiaries access treatment at top hospitals. Some rates have seen significant increases, with differential pricing based on hospital accreditation and city classification. This move addresses long-standing issues for beneficiaries.

The NDA, led by BJP and JDU, anticipates a strong victory in Bihar polls, campaigning on a platform of development and good governance, aiming to move past the 'Jungle Raj' era. Opinion polls project a landslide win for the alliance, while the opposition INDIA bloc is expected to focus on caste-based politics.