This is a quick overview of the latest news developments.
**Key Events Today:**
* Delhi’s historic Purana Qila will host the first Indraprastha Dance Festival, celebrating Indian classical dance, starting Friday.
* Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a new dairy plant in Rohtak, Haryana.
**Top Stories of the Day:**
1. **RSS 100th Anniversary:** The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its 100th year with a major celebration in Nagpur. Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of security.
2. **Bareilly Under Lockdown:** The Uttar Pradesh government has shut down internet and SMS services in Bareilly for 48 hours due to potential unrest. This measure will be in effect from October 2 to October 4.
3. **Khandwa Tragedy:** A devastating accident occurred in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, where a tractor-trolley carrying people for idol immersion fell into a pond, resulting in 10 fatalities. Rescue operations are underway.
4. **India-China Flights Return:** Direct flights between India and China will resume on October 26. The service was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. **Vijayadashami Weather Woes:** Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR caused the cancellation of Prime Minister Modi’s Ravana Dahan ceremony. President Murmu presided over a symbolic event.
**Photo of the Day:**
President Droupadi Murmu at the Vijayadashami celebrations, symbolically firing an arrow.
**5 Key State News Headlines:**
* Uttar Pradesh: Bareilly experiences internet and SMS suspension.
* Bihar: Election Commission to review preparations for upcoming elections.
* Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray’s remarks at Dussehra rally regarding the language dispute.
* Delhi: Ravana Dahan festivities impacted by rain.
* Madhya Pradesh: Tragedy in Khandwa, tractor-trolley incident.
