National News (India)
- Prime Minister Modi to unveil two new schemes aimed at boosting rural incomes and promoting sustainable agriculture.
- India’s drug safety system under scrutiny as CAG flags serious lapses in Tamil Nadu’s pharmaceutical inspections.
- Supreme Court reviews petition on Karur stampede; political group alleges incident may have been orchestrated.
- Indian rupee dips slightly, trading at ₹88.80 against the US dollar in early morning trade, according to PTI.
International News
- A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines’ Mindanao region, prompting tsunami alerts across Southeast Asia.
- Israel’s Cabinet approves initial phase of hostage release deal with Hamas amid rising regional tensions.
- Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi for strategic talks on trade and regional security.
Northeast India News
- CM Sarma confirms Zubeen Garg’s viscera report expected by October 10 as investigation continues.
- Tezpur University students protest alleged financial irregularities and demand administrative accountability.
- Amur Falcons begin early arrival in Nagaland and Manipur, signaling start of their annual migration.
- Arunachal Assembly delegation, led by Speaker Tesam Pongte, attends global parliamentary conference in Barbados.
- IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Assam and neighboring states due to Cyclone Shakti remnants.
Education News (India)
- AICTE chairman calls for increased funding in higher education to support research and innovation.
- Labour Ministry opens public consultation on new employment policy focused on gig workers and digital inclusion.
- AYUSH Ministry launches ‘DRAVYA’ portal to document Ayurvedic ingredients for global research and trade.
Sports News
- India’s women’s cricket team prepares for a crucial World Cup match against South Africa in Mumbai.
- Neeraj Chopra to lead India’s athletics squad at the Asian Indoor Games in Bangkok.
- WeWork India debuts on stock exchanges, drawing investor interest through sports-linked brand endorsements.
Entertainment News
- World Mental Health Day marked by celebrity-led awareness campaigns, including messages from Deepika Padukone and Ayushmann Khurrana.
- Trailer for psychological thriller ‘The Forgotten Valley’ released, set in the Himalayan wilderness.
- Indian classical musician Puthussery awarded MacArthur Grant for global contributions to traditional music.
Weather Forecast for Assam – October 11, 2025
- Day: Cloudy with scattered showers; high of 30°C
- Night: Light rain likely; low of 24°C
- Humidity: Around 90%
- Winds: Light breeze from the east at 5–10 km/h
- Advisory: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in central and western Assam
Questions for assembly
Question: What is the SI unit of electric current? Answer: Ampere
Question: Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize? Answer: Rabindranath Tagore (in 1913, for Literature)
Question: Which country recently experienced a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in the Mindanao region? (Current Affairs)Answer: The Philippines
Question: What is the only continent that does not have a desert? Answer: Europe
Question: In George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, what type of animal is Napoleon?
Answer: A pig
THOUGHT OF THE DAY :
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
— Winston Churchill
The message behind the thought – Don’t get too proud when you win, and don’t give up when you lose. Keep learning, keep trying, and keep moving forward.
Word of the Day: Resilience
Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Example Sentence: Her resilience helped her bounce back after failing the first test.
