• Delhi carried out its first cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday to tackle severe air pollution. Aircraft from IIT-Kanpur released compounds such as silver iodide and sodium chloride over areas including Burari, Karol Bagh, Mayur Vihar, Bhojpur, and Sadakpur to induce artificial rain.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is likely to release the CA September 2025 exam results in the first week of November, according to recent updates. While the official announcement is still awaited, students can expect the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exam results to be published on the ICAI’s official website — icai.nic.in — soon.

The CA examinations were held from September 3 to September 22, 2025. ICAI member Rajesh Sharma shared on social media that the results could be declared around November 3, 2025, although no official confirmation has been issued by the institute yet.

Headline: Veteran Actor Asrani Dies at 84, Leaving Comic Legacy

Key Points:

• Passing of a Legend:

  • Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84, after a prolonged illness.

  • Known for his iconic comic roles, Asrani’s film career spanned over 350 films across five decades.

• The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced that the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2025 will begin on November 12, with a new feature allowing candidates to choose their preferred exam city, date, and shift. This option will be available on the SSC portal from October 22 to October 28, 2025.

1. Summary of the Festival

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is being celebrated across India and the globe on Monday, October 20, 2025. More than a religious occasion, Diwali is a cultural phenomenon that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It is a time for families to unite, homes to be illuminated with diyas (lamps), and communities to share joy, sweets, and goodwill.