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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BJP workers to focus on social reform and positive change rather than vote bank politics. Interacting with Seva Yatra participants, he highlighted rural development, women’s self-reliance and the importance of service and grassroots engagement

Ekkaa Electronics has filed draft papers with Sebi to raise Rs 725 crore through an IPO, comprising a fresh issue of Rs 525 crore and an OFS of Rs 200 crore. Proceeds will support debt repayment, working capital and corporate needs

A video allegedly showing the harassment and molestation of a girl at Bihar’s historic Mandar Hill has surfaced online, prompting police to register an FIR against six to seven unidentified youths. Investigators suspect the footage was recorded in April and are tracing its origin

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged opposition parties to stop contesting elections if they believe polls are rigged, arguing participation legitimises the process. His remarks came amid scrutiny of Election Commission functioning after reports said two commissioners raised objections 14 times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Seva Yatris to pursue self-reliance, public service and national welfare while interacting with participants of the Seva Yatra. The journey connects Varanasi and Vadnagar, promoting community engagement, youth participation and service activities across villages and towns

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with foreign leaders and ministers on the sidelines of UNGA81, discussing bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation, regional security, the Ukraine conflict, West Asia developments, and economic, energy and food security issues

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary faced criticism after deleting a photograph with a minor victim’s family in the Jamui molestation case. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged the post violated POCSO safeguards protecting child victims’ identities, prompting demands for action

The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco from the 2025-26 crop season at Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms. The move follows a government review of prevailing market conditions in the state

Sensex and Nifty turned volatile after rebounding in early trade on Friday as elevated crude prices, high US bond yields and selling in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Foreign investors also continued selling equities, adding pressure to domestic markets

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is negotiating global trade partnerships as a $4 trillion economy, while its purchasing power parity-based economy is around $20 trillion. He highlighted India’s $30 trillion ambition, semiconductor demand and deep-tech ecosystem

A Republican US senator has proposed replacing employment-based green card categories with a points-based system, a move that could affect Indian professionals awaiting permanent residency. The bill would also change family immigration, diversity visas and requirements for employers

The death of Assam man Ramanuj Goswami in police custody raises wider questions about extrajudicial killings, accountability and due process. A constitutional democracy must ensure that every death in police custody or police action is independently investigated

Supreme Court’s order seeking greater financial transparency from private universities was long overdue and brings renewed focus on regulation, student interests and accountability

IIT Bombay has postponed its mid-semester examinations following the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode. The exams scheduled for September 26-27 will now be held on October 10-11. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is investigating Wakode’s death

Heavy rains triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh, with Srikakulam accounting for 356 km. The Roads and Buildings Department has deployed control rooms, personnel and equipment for restoration

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani announced investments of over Rs 1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035, spanning ports, logistics, power, roads and data centres. The group will also invest Rs 4,000 crore in a 2,000-bed hospital

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences declared NEET-PG 2026 results on Thursday, with the qualifying cut-off set at 262 marks for General and EWS candidates. Individual scorecards and the answer key will be available on the NBEMS website from October 1

Leh and Kargil observed a shutdown on the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025 violence that left four people dead during protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards. Sonam Wangchuk demanded early release of the judicial inquiry report

India remained unbeaten in the men’s kabaddi competition at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Chinese Taipei 37-21 to top Group A. India had already secured a semi-final berth and a medal after beating Bangladesh on Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission to indicate a reasonable timeline for deciding the dispute between rival TMC factions over the party's name and election symbol, while stressing that both sides must get a fair opportunity to present evidence

Churches in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari have put up notices restricting entry for worship to Christians, citing safety concerns amid disputes over alleged religious conversions. The district Christian Forum has asked other churches and prayer halls to display similar directives

Four people were arrested after a video purportedly showing a group behaving indecently with a girl in Samastipur went viral on social media. Police said the incident occurred near a bridge in Jagat Singhpur village and registered an FIR

The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation within 48 hours, threatening nationwide protests. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged irregularities in electoral processes and criticised the Election Commission’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision