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BusinessA man employed in Aurangabad opted for voluntary retirement in FY 2018-19 after his employer shut down its Aurangabad plant. He received Rs 65,21,105 under a financial scheme, including ex-gratia, severance pay, early bid and group participation incentives, and notice period payment. ITAT Pune ruled this VRS payout as a capital receipt, not salary.
TOI Business··Aurangabad
PoliticsThe Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi plans a protest on October 10, but police permission is still pending despite acknowledgment of the notice. CJP leader Saurav Das said the protest will represent Gen-Z demands and continue until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed. Meanwhile, Section 163 of BNSS is active in New Delhi, and police decisions on the protest are awaited. Earlier, allegations of sexual harassment against police surfaced during a CJP protest on October 3, leading to a Crime Branch investigation and demands for FIR registration.
Aaj Tak··New Delhi
PoliticsThe Supreme Court will hear on Thursday the Centre's plea seeking contempt proceedings against Jharkhand for appointing IPS officer Tadasha Mishra as state DGP on December 30, 2025, a day before her retirement. The appointment allegedly violated SC guidelines requiring six months' residual service. The bench includes Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
Hindustan Times·
TechnologyMeta has introduced new features to its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses via software updates versions 128 and 129. The updates include turn-by-turn walking navigation that uses smartphone location data, allowing users to get directions without frequently checking their phones. Additional features include Spatial Audio and enhanced accessibility controls, improving the overall user experience. Availability may vary by user.
News18 Tech·
PoliticsAfter an FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress party strongly reacted. The party accused Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah's 'dangerous duo' of being scared and desperate due to the FIR against the Gandhi siblings.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsA major counter-intelligence operation has been launched in Andhra Pradesh targeting a suspected Pakistan-linked espionage network aimed at Indian Navy and defence secrets. Eighteen people, including 13 Navy personnel, are under investigation. The probe has expanded nationwide with 12 teams searching across 10 states and UTs. Central to the case is Navy employee Pradeep Mukherjee, arrested in Coimbatore for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan operatives. Investigators are also probing a social media honeytrap angle.
NDTV··Coimbatore
TOI Business··Aurangabad
A man employed in Aurangabad opted for voluntary retirement in FY 2018-19 after his employer shut down its Aurangabad plant. He received Rs 65,21,105 under a financial scheme, including ex-gratia, severance pay, early bid and group participation incentives, and notice period payment. ITAT Pune ruled this VRS payout as a capital receipt, not salary.
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