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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

India’s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur warned nationals against using Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment, cautioning that false job offers and unauthorised work could lead to overstaying, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action under Malaysian regulations 

India’s Russian crude imports have risen sharply since the US-Iran war due to West Asia supply disruptions rather than discounts, averaging 60 million barrels monthly. Axis Bank said Russia’s share increased despite stable discounts and premiums, while higher oil prices could impact US inflation

A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by three men posing as policemen at a park near Delhi’s Kalkaji Mandir. One accused was arrested after a police encounter, while two remain absconding.

Opening the doors to private players in ICMR and ISRO may help in capacity building, but regulating their work through bureaucrats toeing the line of political masters raises disturbing questions

A common currency may not be the answer; BRICS can reduce dependence through local-currency trade, digital payments and diversified reserves

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Guwahati resident Deepesh Bajoria in a money-laundering probe into an alleged cricket-betting syndicate. The agency alleged that a partnership firm's account linked to him recorded credits of Rs 28.12 crore and debits of Rs 28.03 crore

The All India Mobile Retailers Association has urged the Finance Ministry to exempt small and medium mobile retailers from any proposed UPI MDR or transaction charges. AIMRA said a 0.4 per cent fee could further squeeze already thin margins

The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged harassment and assault of two minors in Bihar's Jamui district. It directed the DGP to identify and arrest those involved, ensure victim protection and submit an Action Taken Report within seven days

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu rejected allegations of question paper leaks and corruption in DSC-2025 teacher recruitment, saying successful candidates earned jobs through hard work. He accused the YSRCP of maligning the process and announced development projects in Kuppam

The India-New Zealand free trade agreement will come into force on October 20, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced. The pact provides duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand and seeks to expand opportunities in trade, services, investment and professional mobility

Maruti Suzuki India aims to raise female student intake at its Manesar Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing to 30 per cent by 2028-29 from 9 per cent currently. The automaker has introduced fee waivers and plans a dedicated hostel for female trainees

The Kerala government ruled out holding a sixth Loka Kerala Sabha in the format followed by the previous LDF regime. The Chief Minister's Office said no funds were earmarked for the sixth edition, while NORKA-led expatriate welfare programmes will continue

The Cockroach Janta Party has backed protesting students of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Wardha and sought withdrawal of FIRs against six research scholars. The University defended the cases and campus restrictions, citing disruption to administrative and academic functioning

Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta has reported mixed kuruvai paddy yields amid heat and water scarcity. Cultivation declined sharply in several districts after delayed Mettur water release, while officials expect paddy procurement to fall as the cultivated area contracts

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear NHAI’s plea challenging directions to construct shelters for stray cattle nationwide. NHAI said implementing the order would cost around Rs 7,000 crore and should involve local administrations

A major mishap was averted at Chennai Egmore railway station after RPSF constable Deepak rescued a passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving Chozhan Express. CCTV captured the dramatic rescue, with railway officials praising Deepak’s alertness and bravery

BSP chief Mayawati criticised the Samajwadi Party’s ‘PDA Chariot’ ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, questioning its colour scheme and electoral strategy. She also accused the SP of shifting positions on social groups and highlighted BSP’s Ambedkarite ideology

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over alleged rising food prices, citing increases in spices, pulses, cooking oils and onions. Referring to the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”, he questioned the government’s response to inflation and sought immediate relief

Security was tightened across Srinagar as the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s autumn session began on Monday. Authorities introduced vehicle entry and parking restrictions around the Civil Secretariat and Assembly complex. The session will run until September 30 with seven sittings

Nagaland-set film “Angh”, directed by Theja Rio, won TIFF 2026’s Platform Competition, earning automatic eligibility for the 2027 Oscars’ International Feature Film category. The debut feature explores tradition, faith, family and cultural transformation through an Indigenous Naga perspective

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke alleged that money power influences elections and raised concerns over university administration, MPSC examinations and facilities at tribal schools. He also criticised the Election Commission’s TMC decision and announced campaigns on student and education issues

Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday, with Sensex gaining 411 points and Nifty rising 33 points, supported by realty and auto stocks and softer crude prices. Asian markets also advanced, while mixed sectoral trends and elevated bond yields remained concerns