The Daily Times
Comprehensive News & Job Alerts – October 8, 2025
Nobel Prize 2025 Awarded
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering research on peripheral immune tolerance. Their discoveries explain how the immune system prevents attacking the body’s own tissues, revolutionizing treatment approaches for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
The Nobel Prize in Physics went to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their discovery of macroscopic quantum tunneling and energy quantisation in electric circuits, key advances towards quantum computing.
The Chemistry Prize announcement is awaited later today.
Global and National News
- India Opposes US Presence at Bagram Airbase: India joins international opposition against prolonged US military presence in Afghanistan.
- Renewable Energy Breaks Records: For the first time, renewable power surpasses coal globally, marking a major milestone in clean energy.
- Oxygen Shortages in Gaza Hospitals: Ongoing conflict causes critical oxygen shortages, endangering lives of patients and newborns.
- BJP and JD(U) Form Alliance: Seat-sharing agreement finalized for Bihar elections, boosting NDA’s prospects.
- Haryana ADGP Y S Poonan Passes Away: Dies by suicide; official investigation underway.
State & Local News
- Gujarat & Maharashtra Brace for Heavy Rains: Cyclone Shakti formation leads to alerts and safety measures in western states.
- Uttarakhand Approves Minority Education Bill: Bill signals abolition of Madrasa Board, affecting education policies.
- Security in Ladakh: 1500 CRPF personnel deployed amid rising border tensions.
- Maharashtra Relief Package: Rs 31,628 crore announced for flood-affected farmers.
Sports & Entertainment
- Legendary Chess Clash: Anand vs Kasparov rekindles excitement after 30 years in major tournament.
- Cricket: Mitchell Starc returns to Australian ODI squad for series against India.
- Women’s Cricket: England maintains top position in World Cup after victory over Bangladesh.
Latest Job Notifications – October 8, 2025
| Job Title | Vacancies | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Medical Consultant | 1 | Not specified |
| SBI Specialist Officers | 122 | Not specified |
| ICGEB Project Associate I | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| NIT Delhi Faculty | 13 | October 17, 2025 |
| AIIMS Delhi Research Associate I | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| SECI Various Posts | 22 | October 24, 2025 |
| SSC Sub Inspector | 212 | October 16, 2025 |
| Pawan Hans Various Posts | 13 | October 12, 2025 |
| MoEF Judicial/Expert Member | 10 | October 17, 2025 |
| ESIC Medical Officer | 55 | October 8, 2025 |
| SFIO Various Posts | 36 | October 29, 2025 |
| DSSSB Assistant Teacher | 1180 | October 16, 2025 |
Apply early through official portals for best chances.