TODAY NEWS ON October 03, 2026

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants
Source: The Hindu , Indian Exp and others

PM Modi lauds Captain Smit Machchhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar over a video call on Friday (October 2, 2026) and lauded him for foiling an attempt to crash an Israel-bound flight. Mr. Modi called the pilot a hero who proved to the world that Indians “are willing to risk their lives to save others”. “Today is Gandhi Jayanti, you have shown the world what the true meaning of ‘ahimsa’ (non-violence) is,” Prime Minister Modi told Captain Machchar. The pilot called Mr. Modi his “biggest idol”.

India women’s hockey team wins Asian Games gold after 44 years, qualifies for 2028 Olympics

The Indian women’s hockey team humbled defending champions China 1-0 on Friday (October 2, 2026) to win their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years, securing a direct berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Lalremsiami scored the all-important winning goal for India with a fantastic tomahawk in the 10th minute.

The Indians were at their best in defence as they thwarted relentless Chinese attack thereafter, including a penalty stroke save by veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia. With this, India ended a 44-year wait for their second Asian Games gold.

Asian Games 2026: Sujeet Kalkal wins first wrestling gold, beats Olympic champion

Sujeet Kalkal underlined his growing supremacy in the men’s 65 kg wrestling category, clinching the Asian Games gold in Nagoya on Friday (October 2, 2026), while defeating an Olympic champion en route to the title, to crown a stunning year of domination.

He had already beaten stronger Iranian and Japanese rivals on his way to the final, and there was no doubt that the 23-year-old Sujeet would win his first Asian Games gold. But Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiev made it challenging for the Indian. Sujeet fell behind 2-9, before scoring eight points in a row in a dramatic turnaround for a sensational victory.

Lawyers’ group announces independent panel of ex-judges to enquire into SIR aftermath

A lawyers’ group issued a statement on Friday (October 2, 2026) announcing the constitution of an independent panel of former Supreme Court and High Court judges to enquire into growing concerns raised by citizens regarding the design, implementation, and consequences of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls undertaken by the Election Commission.

EC’s post-SIR re-enrolment drive will not include West Bengal cases pending before appellate tribunals

The Election Commission’s (EC) special “door-to-door” drive to re-enrol any voter left behind during the SIR process through Form 6 will not be applicable to the more than 20 lakh voters in West Bengal whose cases are pending before the appellate tribunals. This could create two parallel re-enrolment routes, one through the tribunals and one through Form 6 applications to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and as the EC has directed Form 6 applicants to be cleared within one or two months, the tribunal appellants could wait several years.

Commerce Minister Goyal defends India against U.S. forced labour and excess capacity investigations

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal informed the G20 Trade Ministers gathered in the U.S. that India does not have structural excess capacity in the sectors identified by the U.S., and that it has taken steps to prohibit the import of goods made using forced labour.

This comes at a time when the U.S. has already levied a 10% tariff on India for not doing enough to stop imports of goods made using forced labour, and is currently investigating it and other countries for structural excess capacity, which could bring additional tariffs.

Two suspected Pakistani intruders shot dead by BSF in Punjab

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the international border in Punjab, officials said. The incident took place in the Tarn Taran district area around noon.Two suspected Pakistanis were shot dead by the BSF along the front on Friday (October 2, 2026). Further details are being ascertained, the officials said. Punjab shares a 553-km long front with Pakistan.

Google data centre project cleared for approvals after due diligence of DPR, APIIC tells High Court

The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) has told the High Court that the detailed project report (DPR) submitted by Raiden Infotech Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Google (Alphabet), for the establishment of Google’s hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam district, and the land allotment proposal were placed before the State Investment Promotion Committee (SIPC) and the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) after due diligence.

Delhi poll officials named ‘objectors’ in 25 cases; ‘reason’ column left blank

Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) were named as ‘objectors’ for as many as 25 voters among thousands of objections filed against electors in Delhi’s draft roll, according to an analysis of Form 10 reports — a public list of all objections to the inclusion of names in electoral rolls — between September 21 and 27.

Rules framed to standardise appointment of heads, members of various tribunals

Seeking to standardise recruitment and eligibility for various tribunal posts, establish a formal inquiry mechanism for misconduct complaints and prescribe service conditions and remuneration, the government has come out with rules for the National Tribunals Commission.

Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

Nepal will kick off a high-stakes effort this fiscal year to drain four ​glacial lakes perched high in the mountains, as it scrambles to reduce flood risks, ⁠officials said, after a recent disaster that killed more than 1,400.

Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike on ventilator, attorneys say

Convicted murderer Christa Pike is unconscious, intubated and receiving breathing assistance ​from a ventilator after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, ‌her attorneys said on Friday (October 2, 2026), providing the ​first detailed account of the extent of ⁠injuries she suffered during the lethal injection.

Netanyahu warns ‘very heavy price’ if any power behind flydubai incident

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday (October 2, 2026) that Israel would impose a “very heavy price” on any power behind the flydubai incident, without offering evidence that any country was responsible.

Excitement in the air as India braces for Brazilian challenge

A new chapter in Indian football is set to unfold at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Saturday as the National team takes on five-time World champion Brazil in a high-profile international friendly. The gulf in pedigree and ranking is stark, with India placed 138th in the world and Brazil sixth, but the occasion offers the host a rare opportunity to test itself against one of football’s most celebrated sides.