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Baranica Elangovan’s historic bronze medal in pole vault at the Asian Games 2026 has opened a new chapter for Indian athletics. Her coach Milber Bertrand Russell believes the achievement will inspire young athletes and boost support for the event

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in a case examining legislative privileges of MLAs and their relationship with freedom of speech. A seven-judge Constitution bench is scheduled to begin hearing the matter on October 6

Recent student suicides at IIT Bombay and BIT Mesra have renewed debate over campus mental health and suicide prevention. While institutions are replacing ceiling fans, experts say sustained counselling, stronger support systems, action against bullying and broader educational reforms are needed

Despite the influence the two superpowers wield over global geopolitics, the Washington summit produced little beyond an agreement to keep talking

Bengaluru can price congestion, but without reliable, affordable public transport, a traffic tax could punish commuters by raising costs without reducing car use

Security forces launched joint search operations at nearly a dozen locations in Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua following reports of suspicious movements. Police, Army, CRPF and BSF personnel are searching forests and vulnerable areas while maintaining heightened vigilance, officials said

Suvendu Adhikari attacked Mamata Banerjee over her proposed Delhi visit for an INDIA bloc meeting, alleging a “new conspiracy” with CPI(M) leaders. The BJP leader’s remarks came amid Opposition coordination over the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched development works worth Rs 11,085 crore under Palle Panduga 3.0 in Nellore district. The initiative covers roads, cattle sheds, plantations and other rural infrastructure projects

The Congress Working Committee demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, suspension of the SIR and restoration of 13.3 crore names it said were removed from electoral rolls. It also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation, alleging irregularities in the election process

A special NIA court granted bail to former policeman Sachin Waze in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case, saying the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie terrorism case under UAPA. The court also questioned the terror charge

The Supreme Court questioned the tenfold markup on an essential cancer drug and sought the Centre’s response on hospital medicine pricing practices. The bench suggested a uniform 16 per cent margin on medicines and posted the matter for further hearing on October 12

The Supreme Court will hear next week a PIL challenging CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s functioning and seeking his suspension. The petition alleges that some Election Commission decisions were taken without approval of the other two commissioners and seeks scrutiny of official records

The Supreme Court quashed Mulla Afroz’s preventive detention under the NSA, ruling that a confession statement cannot by itself form the basis for detention. It also imposed Rs 10 lakh in costs on the Uttar Pradesh government

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to clear around Rs 38,000 crore in pending bills. The association also demanded transparency in fund releases, an end to special LOCs and preference for local contractors

The NHRC has ordered an inquiry into allegations that children aged three to 12 were being used in abusive and politically charged Instagram videos. It directed police, MeitY and Meta India to investigate the allegations and protect the children's identity and well-being

An Assam Rifles havildar was killed and four personnel injured after suspected militants ambushed a patrol party near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. Security forces launched an operation to track the attackers, while NSCN-K-YA involvement remained unconfirmed.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said development should place the last person in society at its centre and minimise disparities. Speaking at a Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti event, he stressed Antyodaya, farmer welfare, environmental protection and collective responsibility for development

The Home and Law ministries briefed a parliamentary panel on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid opposition and Christian groups’ concerns over its provisions. The JPC also received data showing fewer active FCRA NGOs despite an increase in foreign contributions

The Samajwadi Party criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva. The BJP also questioned his comments, while the Congress defended Reddy and accused the BJP of using religious issues for political gain.

Rising crude oil prices, inflation and higher bond yields globally have narrowed the Reserve Bank of India’s room to hold rates unchanged, BNP Paribas said. India’s macro-outlook has weakened as Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel amid global tightening

Alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and the SIR process, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has sought the immediate ouster of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing dissent from his fellow Election Commissioners. At the CWC meeting, Kharge also called on PM Narendra Modi to resign on moral grounds for allegedly pressuring the CEC.

Actor Darshan has filed two petitions before the Supreme Court challenging Karnataka High Court orders concerning accused-turned-approver Pradosh Rao in the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi has also approached the apex court, taking the total petitions to three 

Removal of part of the Shahi Masjid at Chhatri Chowk in Ujjain continued under tight security amid road-widening work for Simhastha 2028. Police maintained heavy deployment after Monday’s stone-pelting incident, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and under control 

  India and ASEAN member states began the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines, focusing on maritime cooperation, interoperability and disaster relief. Indian naval ships Sahyadri and Kulish are participating alongside regional vessels in expert exchanges and sea drills