Karan Veer Mehra won “Khatron Ke Khiladi 14”
The grand finale of "Khatron Ke Khiladi 14" delivered an exhilarating showdown as contestants battled for the coveted trophy. Karan Veer Mehra shone brightly, becoming the first finalist to secure his place in the Top 3 after a daring helicopter stunt against Gashmeer Mahajani. While Krishna Shroff and Abhishek Kumar opted to abort their stunts, Karan's performance wowed the audience and host Rohit Shetty, who praised all Top 5 contestants for their remarkable journeys.
“Government to Introduce Three Bills on One Nation, One Election; Two Will Be Constitutional Amendment Bills
The government is set to introduce three bills to advance its ‘one nation, one election’ initiative, including two constitutional amendment bills. One bill will align local body elections with Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, requiring approval from at least 50 percent of the states. Another constitutional amendment aims to enable simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state Assemblies by amending Article 82A. The third bill will amend laws governing Union territories with legislative assemblies—Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir—to synchronize their terms with those of the Lok Sabha. A high-level committee recommended implementing this initiative in two phases, starting with Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, followed by local body elections within 100 days of the general election.
“Delhi Police Constable Dies in Hit-and-Run incident; Body Dragged for 10 Meters.”
A 30-year-old Delhi Police constable, Sandeep, was killed in a hit-and-run incident while on duty in Nangloi, West Delhi. Disguised as a civilian to combat local burglaries, he was struck by a reckless driver who dragged his body along with his motorcycle for over 10 meters. Despite efforts to alert the driver, the vehicle sped up and collided with him, resulting in severe injuries. Sandeep was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The police have registered a murder case against the occupants of the vehicle, who remain at large. The department expressed its sorrow over the tragic loss.
“Haryana: congress Suspends 2 Leaders Due to Anti-Party Activities.”
Ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress party has expelled two leaders, Virender Gogria and Somvir Ghasola, for six years due to their involvement in anti-party activities. This decision follows reports of these leaders contesting the elections against official party candidates, as the party aims to curb indiscipline. On September 27, Congress had already suspended 13 leaders for similar reasons. Haryana Congress Chief Udai Bhan has called for strict action against rebels undermining the party, emphasizing the need to maintain discipline as the state prepares for polls on October 5.
Nepal Floods: Death Toll exceeds 151, Schools Close Due to Heavy Rains
The death toll from severe flooding and landslides in Nepal has risen to 151, with 56 individuals still missing. In response to the disaster, the government has announced a three-day closure of schools. The Kathmandu Valley has experienced significant devastation, with 37 fatalities reported and extensive flooding affecting daily life. National highways remain blocked due to landslides, stranding hundreds of people, while over 20,000 security personnel are engaged in rescue efforts. Weather officials attribute the heavy rainfall to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns about unplanned development exacerbating climate-related risks in the region.
