President Murmu has reassigned governors in six states, naming new officials for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Karnataka. Among the appointees are two individuals identified with the OBC community and two from the Dalit community, including Sudha Yadav, Dhal Singh Bisen, Mohan Ram and Dushyant Gautam.

The U.S. envoy Sergio Gor toured Kolkata’s Durga Puja pandals and said he can see why the festival is special.

Light is now used not just for observing but also for actively probing biological processes, according to Professor Nishith Gupta of BITS Pilani. He explains that the Nobel‑winning optogenetics technique, which manipulates cells with light, is being linked to studies of parasites in Hyderabad to explore cause‑and‑effect mechanisms. This connection highlights how light‑based tools can advance research across different fields.

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Mehbooba Mufti, leader of the PDP, criticized plans to build a motorable boulevard along the western shore of Dal Lake, arguing that such development would harm the lake’s peaceful environment and that Kashmir requires ecological protection rather than politically driven projects.

The Gift Nifty index was reported near 22,423, about 41 points higher than the previous close of Nifty futures, suggesting an upbeat opening for Indian equities. The outlook also referenced movements in major global markets such as the DJIA, S&P, NASDAQ, Kospi, Nikkei and Taiwan indices.

Selma Blair was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy Airport after a Delta Air Lines flight arrived late on Sunday. Airport staff said she attacked flight attendants, biting and punching them. The incident led to her arrest at the airport.

Netweb Technologies’ shares jumped more than 5% on Monday, giving the stock a short‑term bullish outlook. The rise started the week strongly, prompting a recommendation to buy the stock.

Analysts have highlighted several companies as short‑term buying opportunities, including a technology firm, a pharmaceutical maker, an automotive parts supplier, an aerospace and defence manufacturer, a financial institution, and another listed firm. They have issued buy recommendations along with suggested price targets and protective stop‑loss levels for each stock.

Elon Musk has contributed $276 million to the 2024 midterm elections, making him the largest individual political donor this cycle. His spending is aimed at supporting Republican candidates in an effort to keep the party in control of Congress.

The Congress party has told its INDIA alliance partners that there will likely be no further march or demonstration in Delhi on Tuesday, indicating a brief pause after a week of anti‑EC protests.

Ukraine says Russia is not respecting the energy cease‑fire, reporting no signs of compliance. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is more interested in reaching a deal than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both statements reflect ongoing tensions over the conflict’s diplomatic and humanitarian aspects.

Brokerages have released their latest stock recommendations, including new picks, upgrades, downgrades and changes to target prices for several companies such as HCLTech, RBL Bank, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company and UPL. The updates are intended to guide investors as the market opens for the day.

The Supreme Court highlighted the need to balance religious feelings with public‑health concerns over firecracker use. A Justice questioned whether the tradition truly requires bursting crackers, while the Chief Justice warned that bans that cannot be enforced are ineffective and urged public education to discourage harmful types.

Detained individuals say they were moved in police vans, verbally and physically mistreated, and denied water. One group was taken to a secluded police camp, made to sit in rows, and repeatedly beaten after their phones were taken away.

Oil prices stayed high as market participants evaluated the possibility of additional supply interruptions caused by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude was trading close to $106 per barrel.

The Forest Department demolished the homes of roughly a dozen tribal families in Kosmi village, claiming the structures were built on encroached forest land. The incident provoked strong criticism from the state’s chief minister, who accused the previous administration of relying on tribal votes to attain power.

Peruvian officials are looking for both local and foreign investors to fund a new port that would improve cargo and mineral transport to Asia. The project is being promoted to investors from India, the United States and China.

The BJP criticized the Kerala Congress for demanding the resignation of Chief Justice Surya Kant, saying the move supports its claim that the Congress aims to undermine constitutional bodies. It then removed the post after the statement.

Om Prakash Mathur, who is currently the Governor of Sikkim, has been appointed as the new Governor of Kerala, replacing the incumbent Arlekar, according to an official communiqué from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The announcement also noted that new governors have been named for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and three other states.

A Karnataka court declared a provision that gave extra reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in state government jobs unconstitutional, saying it breaches equality provisions of the Constitution. The ruling also nullified the part of the law that allowed reservation for these groups to exceed the 50 % overall limit.

The Supreme Court ordered the Union government and Delhi Police to end unlawful detentions and to ensure that people, traffic, Metro and rail services can operate freely, while still respecting legal and public‑order requirements. This directive comes amid protests in Delhi against the Chief Election Commissioner and concerns over preventive detention.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he would be excused for a “mistake” if he stepped down, and told the chief election officer that the opposition is targeting the powerful forces behind him. He noted that the President’s office has not yet denied the alleged vote‑rigging.

Police in Bengaluru dispersed an anti‑SIR demonstration, detaining around one hundred participants. Reporters covering the protest were warned to leave, and three photographers were physically handled despite identifying themselves as press.

The Supreme Court said it has not yet examined the legality of the new Form 6 that is being used in the Special Intensive Revision to add voters to the registration list. It clarified that the Court has neither approved nor rejected the form.

India’s volatility index has risen sharply, climbing more than a third since September and over half for the year, driven by heightened market swings and geopolitical uncertainty. This increase signals greater market instability, though the text does not specify whether investors should be concerned.

Asian stock markets fell, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index down about 0.3% and South Korean shares dropping more than 3%. The decline followed a 2.7% slide in a U.S. chipmaker gauge and a 0.7% dip in the Nasdaq 100, as investors look ahead to U.S. earnings and inflation data.

The U.S. ambassador said that cooperation between India and the United States is growing in areas such as defence, information technology and healthcare. He highlighted joint military drills, cross‑border investments and the trade of pharmaceuticals as examples of the expanding partnership.

Social media users have reported hearing gunfire and seeing a large group of students screaming at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, suggesting an active shooter situation on campus. The posts describe chaotic scenes but provide no official confirmation or details about the incident.