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Tamil Nadu will hold district-level public consultations on September 23 ahead of a proposed revision of auto-rickshaw fares. The existing fares were fixed in 2013. Unions have sought a Rs 45 minimum fare and Rs 20 per additional kilometre

Glendale Academy’s Riya Vinit Goyal won gold in the girls’ 10–11 years Kyorugi category at the ISSO Taekwondo National Games in Mumbai. The Hyderabad youngster remained unbeaten, winning her quarterfinal, semifinal and final bouts by straight 2–0 margins

Activists Shrishti Khanna and Prashant Pundir alleged that Mumbai Police pressured venues to cancel a screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid. They claimed plainclothes personnel visited venues and intimidated managers, while police have not publicly responded

Hundreds of protesters demanding withdrawal of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Police used barricades to stop their march, leading to a brief scuffle

In Gujarat’s Vadia village, families and social workers say child engagements have helped keep girls from being pushed into prostitution. Women are trying to break a generations-old cycle of sex work, while poverty, stigma and limited livelihoods remain major challenges

India and Italy are entering a new phase of their bilateral relationship, with a Special Strategic Partnership, a 2025-2029 action plan and growing defence and economic cooperation. A first Track 1.5 dialogue in Rome examined challenges and opportunities ahead.

A 5,053-page chargesheet in the Ketan Agarwal murder case alleges that the accused used a fake Instagram account, ChatGPT, murder films and podcasts while planning his death. Police also said they conducted a recce before selecting Lohagad Fort

The BJP has criticised Rahul Gandhi after a comedian mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Congress leader’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore. BJP leaders accused Gandhi and Congress of insulting political and cultural values, while Congress defended the programme.

An eight-month-old baby girl who went missing from Nashik’s Nandgaon taluka on September 17 was found safe near Vaibothi village in neighbouring Yeola taluka three days later. Police are investigating how she reached the spot and why she was abandoned

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth concluded a three-day visit to Russia, meeting senior military leaders and visiting key institutions. Discussions focused on capability development, training exchanges, operational experience and strengthening Army-to-Army cooperation between India and Russia.

A fire partially damaged the helipad terminal at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district early Sunday. The blaze was quickly controlled, with no casualties reported. Officials suspect a short circuit and have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause 

Unidentified miscreants on motorbikes allegedly vandalised CPI-M offices across six wards in south Kolkata’s Jadavpur area and attacked the house and office of former TMC MLA Debrabrata Majumdar. CPI-M and TMC questioned police response, while allegations were made against BJP 

Banned TPC chief Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh Bhokta was killed in an encounter with the UP ATS in Varanasi on Sunday. The Jharkhand-based Maoist leader carried a combined Rs 30-lakh bounty and was wanted in several cases.

  FMCG companies are expected to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. Firms have implemented modest 2-5 per cent hikes but are prioritising volume growth, consumer demand, cost optimisation and festive-season consumption over further price increases 

NASA senior official Amit Kshatriya praised the agency’s collaboration with ISRO and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in science and human spaceflight. He highlighted the NISAR mission and Artemis Accords, while astronauts Peggy Whitson and Charles Bolden praised India’s space achievements 

  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department intensified surveillance in Kannamoochi village near Mettur after suspected leopard attacks killed more than 10 goats, two calves and several dogs. Officials installed cages and camera traps, increased patrols and advised villagers to remain vigilant near forest boundaries 

  FPI outflows from Indian equities reached Rs 23,676 crore through September 19, reversing positive flows seen in July and August. However, primary-market investments remained strong at Rs 2,703 crore this month, while elevated crude prices and bond yields weighed on sentiment 

SEMICON India 2026 brought together over 600 exhibitors, 300 international companies and participants from 52 countries, featuring 56 MoUs and strategic initiatives. The three-day event showcased India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem, commercial production, global partnerships, startups, skilling and the transition to Semicon 2.0

Violent protests erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district over the alleged detention of six Kuki villagers by security forces. Agitators blocked roads, damaged NH-2 and pelted stones at government vehicles. Security forces used tear gas. The detainees were later released and the situation brought under control

The Delhi Election Commission has issued SIR notices to Arvind Kejriwal and four family members during electoral roll verification. The notices were issued under the “Unmapped with Last SIR” category, with officials saying the exercise covers thousands of flagged electors

The Gauhati High Court heard arguments on a PIL challenging the credibility and legal acceptability of EVMs used in Assam Assembly polls. The petitioners raised concerns over semiconductor technology, source code disclosure and transparency, with the next hearing scheduled for November 4

Domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication from October 1 to book subsidised refills at regulated prices. The government said the move aims to prevent misuse of subsidies, eliminate duplicate connections and ensure benefits reach eligible households

As AI agents enter the real world, four gaps matter: containment, infrastructure, resources, and regulation. Can we close them before capability outruns safeguards?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government was working on multiple fronts to expand youth employment, highlighting FTAs, skilling initiatives and a Rs 1 lakh crore employment scheme. He distributed over 51,000 appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela