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A Delhi-bound IndiGo Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner returned to London Heathrow early Wednesday after a technical issue was detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft, which had been airborne for about an hour, landed safely and underwent maintenance checks, the airline said

A Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam on Wednesday night. The IMD has issued a red alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain and gusty winds

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to release water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana’s Jurala project in phases. The move follows a request from Telangana Ministers and public representatives amid water shortages and difficulties faced by farmers.

A report on objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over aspects of the Special Intensive Revision has triggered a political storm, with Opposition leaders demanding action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the EC defending its decisions

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Usha Thakur has claimed that 4.5 lakh girls used to elope with non-Hindu men during Navratri Garba celebrations every year. She advocated restricting non-Hindu entry to Garba pandals, while Congress demanded a public apology

The Bombay High Court banned firecrackers, loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams on public roads during festival processions in Maharashtra, criticised lax enforcement of noise pollution rules and called for greater restraint and more dignified, civilised celebrations

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Bar Council of India has the power to regulate law colleges and universities, questioning its expertise in legal education. The bench sought BCI’s response to petitions concerning a trust and law colleges

Mumbai Police has urged the public and media to avoid speculation and misinformation during the probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death. His parents have alleged caste-based harassment and sought action against two institute professors, including Suryanarayana Doolla

Instamart plans to expand battery-swapping infrastructure near its dark stores to support EV adoption among delivery partners. In partnerships with Yulu and Yuma Energy, the company aims to reduce charging downtime and vehicle costs while making electric two-wheelers more accessible

India-New Zealand ties are gaining momentum after their elevation to a Strategic Partnership, ratification of a free trade agreement and moves towards the first bilateral naval exercise. The developments are expected to expand trade, investment and maritime-security cooperation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inspected the state power utility headquarters in Chennai amid protests over unannounced power cuts. He reviewed electricity generation, purchases, rising demand and measures to address outages reported across several districts amid persistent heat

Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu said catastrophic AI predictions are overstated and a global development pause is unlikely. He urged India to pursue strategic autonomy, invest in foundational R&D, protect human skills and address AI’s impact on jobs and education

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit Latur, promising immediate state aid, continued farm loan waivers and relief for farmers facing crop failures, drinking water and fodder shortages. The government plans a drought notification and long-term water diversion project 

The Supreme Court called for mandatory preventive detention in illegal mining cases after a Rajasthan forest ranger was allegedly killed by a dumper while stopping mining. The court sought Rajasthan’s response and scheduled the matter for October 6

The NIA has launched a probe into Birbhum stone quarry owners allegedly procuring explosives beyond their operational requirements. Investigators are examining whether excess gelatine sticks, ammonium nitrate and detonators were being diverted or sold to individuals or entities linked to insurgent activities

India, France and the UAE reviewed trilateral cooperation in AI, space, health sciences, energy and culture during a meeting on the sidelines of UNGA81 in New York. The ministers also discussed West Asia, multilateral issues and strengthening ties through regular consultations

The Election Commission rejected a report alleging two Election Commissioners recorded dissent over poll panel decisions. The Indian Express reported objections by Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on several matters, while the ECI maintained that decisions, including SIR, were unanimous.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected the CBI’s plea challenging bail granted to former NSE MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in the alleged illegal phone-tapping case. Justice Madhu Jain upheld the trial court’s 2022 order, while a detailed verdict is awaited

A massive fire at a Mercedes workshop in Jaipur’s Balaji Market destroyed around eight cars, spare parts and accessories. About 10 fire tenders battled the blaze for nearly two hours. No casualties were reported, while a short circuit is suspected as the cause

Canadian PM Mark Carney said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December as both countries work to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year-end. Trade talks are progressing, with bilateral trade targeted to reach USD 70 billion by 2030

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for stronger Global South solidarity at the UN, urging closer economic cooperation and action on supply chains, food security, technology, artificial intelligence and climate change to help developing nations navigate overlapping global crises.

India and Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral ties, community welfare and consular matters during a meeting in Jeddah. India’s Consul General Fahad Suri also reviewed the well-being of nationals injured in recent Houthi missile and drone attacks

A man allegedly shot dead his wife and two priests during a dispute over a religious ritual in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district. Police surrounded the house after he locked himself inside with his children and launched efforts to arrest him