Tue Oct 28 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines: October 28, 2025

Diplomacy in Kuala Lumpur: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on strengthening relationships.

Cyclone “Montha” Prompts Red Alert: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone “Montha” intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on October 28th evening or night. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions.

Gautam Gambhir Backs Surya Kumar Yadav Amidst Form Concerns: Team India coach Gautam Gambhir has dismissed concerns regarding captain Surya Kumar Yadav’s recent dip in form, stating that failure is an inherent part of the game. This comes ahead of the five-match T20 series against Australia, with Yadav leading the team.

Punjab CM Invites President Murmu to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Anniversary: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has invited President Droupadi Murmu to attend the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur, scheduled to be held in Anandpur Sahib next month.

IIT Delhi and University of Queensland Launch Joint PhD Program: A joint PhD program between IIT Delhi and the University of Queensland, Australia, will commence in July 2026. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in both India and Australia.

Delhi Air Quality Plummets to “Very Poor” Category: Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated, reaching the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 301. Anand Vihar recorded the highest pollution level, reaching an AQI of 395.

West Bengal Wins MNREGA Case in Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has upheld the Calcutta High Court’s order to restart the MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme in West Bengal, dismissing the Central government’s appeal. This is a significant victory for the state government.

Assam to Introduce Strict Law Against Polygamy: The Assam government is set to introduce a stringent law against polygamy, with a minimum jail term of seven years for violators. Chief Minister Himanta made the announcement during the launch of the second phase of the ‘Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina’ scheme.

BJP Leader Expelled in Madhya Pradesh Murder Case: In Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader Mahendra Nagar has been expelled from the party following allegations of involvement in the murder of a farmer. Nagar is currently absconding.

Delhi Murder Case Solved: Forensic Science Student Masterminded Crime: A chilling murder case in Delhi’s Timarpur area has been solved, revealing that a forensic science student meticulously planned the crime, applying her knowledge to execute the murder.

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