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The CISF conducted a multi-agency mock exercise on aerial threats and drone sightings at Porbandar Airport in coordination with the Indian Navy. The exercise was followed by a drone-awareness session covering detection, jamming technologies and emerging unmanned aerial system threats

Hundreds of students protested at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar after unverified social media rumours alleged a sexual assault. Students blocked a highway and damaged property, while LPU denied the allegations and police continued to assess the situation and verify claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to participate actively in the ongoing census, highlighting digital self-registration and its importance for reliable demographic data. Over 32 crore families have been recorded, while more than 2.6 crore people have completed self-enumeration online

India and Canada are preparing to elevate bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after meeting Canadian counterpart Anita Anand at UNGA. Trade negotiations are progressing, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year 

Russia backed India and Brazil for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, while opposing additional seats for Western countries, particularly Germany and Japan. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in reforms

Hundreds of students protested at Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Jalandhar after unverified social media claims of a sexual assault. Police initiated the FIR process, formed an SIT and deployed security, while the university denied the allegations and urged students to rely on official information

Kerala CM V D Satheesan accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting in BJP’s interests and called for his removal, citing allegations by former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson. Satheesan said Kumar’s continuation undermined the Election Commission’s independence and credibility

Appliance and consumer electronics makers plan 5-8 per cent price hikes from October 1, citing rising copper, steel, aluminium, crude derivatives, freight costs and currency volatility. The increase marks the industry’s third revision this year ahead of the festive season

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may visit Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple on September 28 after official engagements. Temple officials said he may be asked to sign a faith declaration before entering the inner shrines, while police said the visit remains unconfirmed

Economists expect the RBI’s inflation mandate and tighter liquidity conditions to increase the likelihood of rate hikes in October and December. Sustained liquidity absorption through VRRRs, OMO sales and FX swaps has reduced excess liquidity, strengthening monetary policy transmission

The SIT probing the POCSO case against Gem Group chairman R Veeramani has sought additional Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank officers. The move comes as police oppose bail for two associates, citing concerns over evidence tampering, witness influence and possible flight

India and Gulf nations urged protection of international sea lanes amid attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions at strategic waterways. At the UN, leaders warned maritime insecurity threatens energy supplies, food security, global trade and seafarers, calling for restraint and cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that nations must have the freedom to develop artificial intelligence systems aligned with their own priorities. Warning against misuse of AI, he urged civil dialogue and transparent processes to sustain peace.

Noise levels during the final-day Ganapati immersion processions in Mumbai exceeded permissible limits, with readings peaking at 107.8 decibels, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation. Despite restrictions of 40–45 dB at night, loud music continued past midnight, prompting the NGO to flag violations.

Two Naga villagers were shot dead and two others injured by unidentified militants in Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday, just two days after four men of the Naga community were killed in Kamjong district.

Removing a Chief Election Commissioner is hard; holding one to account should not be. India’s election referee must be independent, yet independence cannot mean freedom from scrutiny

India’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council gained momentum at the 81st General Assembly, with Portugal and Mauritius offering explicit support and the Marshall Islands backing Japan and its G4 partners.

Neeta Dhadwe, coach of India’s women’s kabaddi team, savoured another Asian Games gold after previously guiding the side to the 2014 title. She praised the juniors, highlighted tactical changes and called for a stronger Pro League

The Election Commission has announced home visits by Booth Level Officers, help desks and online hearings for voters facing notices during the Special Intensive Revision. It also extended deadlines for claims and objections in Delhi and Maharashtra

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational preparedness during his visit to forward areas in north and central Kashmir. He stressed constant vigilance, sharper intelligence-led operations and close coordination among stakeholders to respond swiftly to emerging terrorist threats

A third video purportedly showing the harassment of a young girl has surfaced on social media in Bihar’s Samastipur district. Police are examining the footage, whose authenticity, location and date of recording have not been independently verified

A man in Jharkhand's Gumla district has alleged that his 13-year-old daughter was raped and beaten by a group of men. Police registered an FIR and said the girl was admitted to RIMS Ranchi, with medical confirmation awaited

Students of Kolkata’s Scottish Church College alleged they were pressured to participate in a play titled ‘Namo Seva — Untold Stories’, with one claiming internal marks could be affected. Principal Madhumanjari Mandal denied coercion, saying participation was voluntary

The Election Commission of India (ECI) sought to dispel reports of internal differences, stressing that all decisions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously. In a detailed press note, the Commission addressed concerns over voter enrolment forms, ECINET access, and missing voters in Goa.