India

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism before the international community believes its commitments. The remarks came after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir said the armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism

The government says 30 indicators were dropped to avoid duplication with other data systems, but the result is more like moving important data out of reach

The Election Commission of India must adopt a more flexible approach so that all eligible voters can exercise their franchise

IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni has sought withdrawal of the SC/ST Act case against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. He also called for better student support systems, improved campus life and measures to address faculty shortages across IITs

The Telangana Sports Department and SATG launched the Khelo Telangana initiative to promote fitness and sports participation. The programme includes the Khelo Telangana Bandhan campaign and 9+9+9 Fitness Challenge, encouraging citizens of all ages to adopt regular physical activity

TRAI has mandated telecom operators to offer voice and SMS-only special tariff vouchers across shorter validity periods. The move is aimed at providing low-income consumers with more affordable recharge options based on their requirements and financial capacity.

IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Dr Rajkumar Pant said student Sahil Wakode had not approached the institute’s SC/ST cell with any complaint in recent months. He also defended former dean Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste discrimination

More than one lakh engineers from over 500 organisations have been onboarded by the ChipIN Centre under the C2S Programme and DLI Scheme. The initiative has supported over 300 chip designs and more than four crore hours of tool usage.

The Election Commission has announced Rajya Sabha elections for 12 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal on October 16. Uttar Pradesh, with 10 seats up for election, is expected to witness a closely watched contest among major parties

IIT Bombay said replacement of ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in hostels predates student Sahil Wakode’s death and is part of routine renovation. The move gained attention after his death, while NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gavande called for stronger suicide prevention measures

The Mumbai Crime Branch is analysing CCTV footage from IIT Bombay’s examination hall and hostel to reconstruct events preceding student Sahil Wakode’s death. Police are examining his movements after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT

The government will not cap airfares during the upcoming festive season but will advise airlines to keep fares reasonable, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said. He said higher ATF prices amid the West Asia crisis were pushing up airline operating costs.

Hilton has signed an agreement to open a 360-room Hilton Garden Inn in Visakhapatnam’s Yendada area by 2032. The hotel will be part of the WTC Visakhapatnam development and marks Hilton’s entry into the Andhra Pradesh city.

The government has mandated BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027. The move is aimed at curbing low-quality products and supporting domestic manufacturing, with companies expecting the regulation to boost quality, jobs and industry growth.

NPCI clarified that GST on UPI Merchant Discount Rate will not burden most small merchants, as transactions up to Rs 2,000 remain MDR-free. It said over 96 per cent of UPI merchant transactions fall below this threshold, while P2P payments remain free

Comedian Pulkit Mani announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows in Noida, Lucknow and Kanpur, citing unforeseen circumstances and repeated threats from activists. The cancellations follow controversy over his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event alongside Rahul Gandhi

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar urged stakeholders to protect Tata Trusts’ institutional role and charitable ownership, calling for disputes over Tata Sons leadership and governance to be resolved through dialogue, due process and adherence to the company’s Articles of Association

The CRPF will commemorate the 40th anniversary of its first all-women battalion on September 25 in New Delhi. The force, which now has six women-only battalions and over 10,000 women personnel, will felicitate serving and veteran women personnel

The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response to Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna’s plea challenging penal provisions mandating singing six stanzas of Vande Mataram. The bench said its national song status is undisputed but may examine penal consequences under fundamental rights

Nomura’s Rob Subbaraman expects the RBI to raise rates in October and December as inflation may exceed 6 per cent. He forecasts 7 per cent FY27 growth, stronger foreign investment, and sees further US Fed tightening amid persistent global inflation pressures

On World Rhino Day, Assam highlighted progress in greater one-horned rhino conservation, with nearly 80 per cent of the global population in the state and zero known poaching incidents in 2025. Kaziranga remains the species’ largest single population globally

Congress has questioned the delay in filing the chargesheet in the alleged Ram temple donation theft case and demanded a forensic audit, strict action against the accused, and a transparent probe. The party alleged attempts to shield key culprits and criticised the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded breakfast scheme for Classes VI to VIII, benefiting 15.30 lakh additional students across 15,454 government and aided schools. The expansion received Rs 217.63 crore additional funding, taking the programme’s total budget to Rs 724 crore

Three rusted landmines were recovered and safely destroyed by Army personnel in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The mines were found near Dharana Basoni village and disposed of by a bomb disposal team without causing damage