The Skoda Octavia RS is slated for an Indian market launch, with the date officially set for October 17th. Prospective buyers can begin booking the performance-focused sedan from October 6th. Several sightings of the car, undisguised, have fueled anticipation. These glimpses, including instances from a TV shoot, showcase the vehicle’s design. The Octavia RS sports a dynamic look, highlighted by its LED matrix headlights and DRLs, as previewed in teasers. It also features 18-inch alloy wheels and distinctive body contours. Inside, the car offers sports seats, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and additional features. The vehicle’s performance is driven by…
Author: The Chhattisgarh
Bihar is experiencing continuous heavy rainfall, causing widespread destruction and disruption. Schools in several districts, including Siwan, Gopalganj, Rohtas, and Chhapra, have been closed due to the ongoing deluge. The capital city and at least two dozen other districts are under a red alert. The relentless rain has submerged roads, damaged crops, and severely impacted transportation networks. Both road and rail services are affected, and flights to Patna have been diverted. The meteorological department predicts that the adverse weather conditions will persist for the next three days. A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is moving northwest, bringing with…
An IED explosion in the Bijapur district, a stronghold of Naxal activity in Chhattisgarh, resulted in the serious injury of a female Maoist. The blast occurred in the Bandepara forest, under the jurisdiction of the Madmed police station. Following the explosion, the woman’s comrades, instead of providing assistance, fled the scene, seizing her weapon and leaving her wounded in the forest. Local villagers alerted the police to the incident.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was admitted to a hospital in Srinagar on Saturday. The veteran politician, aged 87, has been unwell recently. National Conference sources indicated that Abdullah was admitted after experiencing health problems for several days. Reports indicated that he had been treated for a stomach infection earlier in the week at a private facility. While the exact details of his condition remain undisclosed, the sources suggested an improvement, with a possible discharge in the near future.
In a significant agricultural development, the UK is witnessing its first attempt at rice cultivation, spearheaded by Nadine Mitschunas. This initiative challenges the conventional understanding of British agriculture, where rice is largely imported. Mitschunas, when discussing her work, encounters disbelief, highlighting the unconventional nature of the project. The initiative, involving farmers like Sarah Taylor, is taking place in Cambridgeshire. Scientists believe that if the UK’s average temperatures increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, rice could become a widespread and viable crop. This experiment is a step towards understanding which foods can be grown in the UK in the future.
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has made a grand entrance in 2025, generating significant buzz after a two-year wait. The film’s sequel is leveraging the popularity of its predecessor, which is translating into impressive box office numbers. The film had a strong opening day, and while there was a slight decrease in earnings on the second day, it is anticipated to outperform many major films by the end of the first weekend. The film’s cinematic narrative and story have garnered considerable excitement among fans, and there’s speculation about its potential to become the first 1000-crore film of 2025. In just…
The Indian cricket team for the upcoming Australia tour has been finalized, with both ODI and T20 series scheduled. The announcement has sparked conversations around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s comeback and Shubman Gill’s new captaincy. However, the squad sees the exclusion of three key players who were instrumental in India’s success in the recent 2025 Champions Trophy. Notably, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pace bowler Mohammed Shami have been left out of the squad for the Australian tour. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s men’s selection committee revealed the team on October 4th. The focus was…
Maruti Suzuki experienced a 27.5% increase in retail sales in September 2025 compared to the previous year. The company anticipates surpassing 2 lakh deliveries soon. A primary driver of the sales surge is the recent implementation of GST 2.0, which reduced taxes on petrol, petrol-hybrid, LPG, and CNG vehicles from 28% to 18%, making cars more affordable and accessible. The company is implementing 7-day-a-week operations in their factories to keep up with the pace of customer demand.
A significant event is set to unfold in Rajgir, Bihar, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be present to distribute government job selection letters to 87 exceptional athletes. Furthermore, approximately 8 crore rupees will be allocated as खेल सम्मान राशि to a total of 812 athletes. The venue for this grand function will be the State Sports Academy in Rajgir, and the date is scheduled for October 5th. Ravindran Shankaran, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Bihar State Sports Authority, confirmed the details of the event. This initiative falls under the Bihar government’s Medal Lao Naukri Pao…
The investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack has revealed that Sajjad Gul, the founder of The Resistance Front (TRF), played a central role in the planning and execution of the assault. The attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local ponywala in Pahalgam, has been attributed to TRF, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Toiba, founded by Gul. On April 22, the group, acting on Gul’s orders, targeted tourists after determining their religion. The ISI, Pakistan’s intelligence agency, utilized Sheikh as a local Kashmiri figurehead for the primarily Punjabi Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sheikh, who had an educational background in Srinagar, Bangalore, and…