Missed out on the top headlines of the day? Don’t worry, we’ve rounded up the most important national and international news stories from Thursday, October 2. Here’s everything you need to know in one quick read.

National

1. After 5-year gap, India, China to resume direct flight services on October 26

New Delhi: After a gap of five years, India and China will resume direct flight services later this month as part of efforts to rebuild their ties that came under severe strain following a border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

2. High Alert in Bareilly; Internet Services Suspended

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division have heightened security in view of Dussehra. Drones have been deployed and internet services suspended in Bareilly district for 48 hours to prevent any untoward incidents.

3. Murder charge invoked against Zubeen Garg's arrested manager, festival organiser: Assam Police

Guwahati: The Assam Police invoked murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the death of the singer in Singapore last month, a senior officer said on Thursday

4. RSS to Expand ‘Vyakti Nirman’ Work, Push 5-Point Social Reform Plan

During its centenary year, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will focus on expanding its ‘vyakti nirman’ (character-building) efforts across India. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the organisation will also promote its ‘panch parivartan’—a five-point initiative for social transformation—aiming for widespread acceptance across all sections of society.

5. IndiGo to resume Kolkata-Guangzhou flights from Oct 26

New Delhi: Direct flights between India and China will resume this month after more than four years, with IndiGo set to restart services connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou from October 26.

6. Rajnath Singh Issues Stern Warning to Pakistan

From Bhuj, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned Pakistan against any misadventure in the Sir Creek sector. He stated that any such action would be met with a "decisive response" capable of altering both "history and geography."

7. 103 Naxalites, 49 of them with combined bounty of Rs 1 crore, surrender in Bijapur

Bijapur: As many as 103 Naxalites, 49 of them carrying a collective bounty of more than Rs 1 crore, surrendered before authorities in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, a police official said.

8. Delhi Police Foil Plot to Kill Comedian Munawar Faruqi

Two members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang were arrested after a gunfight in Delhi. They were allegedly contracted to assassinate comedian Munawar Faruqi and other high-profile individuals.

9. Tamil Nadu CM Condemns Release of RSS Commemorative Coin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the release of a commemorative coin and postage stamp celebrating RSS’s centenary. He said such recognition reflects a "pitiful state" of the nation and called for a course correction.

10. Classical Music Legend Chhannulal Mishra Passes Away

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, an eminent figure in Hindustani classical music, passed away at the age of 89 in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Known for blending folk traditions with classical ragas, his contribution to Indian music was widely respected.

International

11. Massive Unrest Sweeps Across PoK Over Years of Neglect

The Awami Action Committee (AAC) has launched an indefinite 'shutter-down and traffic blockade' strike, citing decades of government neglect. In response, Islamabad has deployed heavy security forces and enforced a communications blackout by cutting internet access to suppress coordination.

12. Violence in Pakistan Rose by 46% in Q3: Report

A new report by a think tank indicates a 46 percent increase in terrorist violence in Pakistan during the third quarter of 2025, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remaining the most affected province.