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US trade envoy Brendan Lynch met India’s negotiator Rajesh Agrawal as talks resumed. Analysts say a narrow package on tariffs, agriculture, and standards could lead to an early deal despite oil tensions.

The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded in Alaska, with 450 soldiers from India and the US conducting field drills, command exercises, and live-fire training to enhance joint operations.

The Indian Police Service marks 76 years since its establishment in 1948. SVPNPA Hyderabad remains the premier academy, training officers with modern skills to uphold law, order, and national security

Supreme Court cleared Vantara Wildlife Facility of allegations after SIT findings. Team Vantara welcomed the order, calling it a validation of truth and pledged lifelong commitment to animal care with compassion

The true performance of central banks lies in stability, credibility, and independence — not profits or losses

Mohammed Siraj and Orla Prendergast were named ICC Players of the Month for August after stellar performances, helping India and Ireland secure key victories in Test and T20I series

India U17 Blue Colts begin their SAFF Championship 2025 campaign against Maldives, aiming to defend last year’s title, with Bibiano Fernandes and captain Wangkhem Denny Singh emphasizing focus and preparation

Yogesh Kathuniya, silver medallist in men’s F56 discus, aims to break his world record at the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, inspired by home crowd and family support

Two workers, identified as Santosh and Anil, suffered severe electric shock while connecting power lines to the newly built Narsapur fire station on Monday. Both collapsed on the shed and were rushed to hospital by fire staff. Their condition is critical

A funeral in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara turned tragic when three men drowned while bathing in the Khari river after cremation rituals for accident victims. Four others were rescued, three of them in serious condition. Leaders visited the hospital, and an inquiry was ordered

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the creation of an ecosystem to make India the world’s No. 1 nation. Citing India’s economic rise under PM Modi, he unveiled growth targets for Andhra Pradesh, stressing reforms, accountability, and technology-driven governance

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said US tariffs have cost the state’s shrimp sector Rs 25,000 crore, with 50 per cent export orders cancelled. He urged the Centre to provide financial relief, boost domestic seafood consumption, and strengthen cold-chain infrastructure

The Supreme Court on Monday fixed October 7 for final arguments on petitions challenging the validity of Bihar’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls, clarifying its ruling will apply pan-India and cautioning that any illegality could nullify the exercise

A senior Finance Ministry official was killed and his wife seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a BMW in Delhi. The accused couple allegedly insisted the victims be taken to a hospital 22 km away, delaying treatment and prompting negligence allegations

The Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order staying key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, calling it a win for justice, equality, and fraternity. The court paused the collector’s powers and struck down restrictive donation rules

L&T Semiconductor Technologies, C-DAC and IIT Gandhinagar have partnered to develop a fully indigenous secure chip for electronic passports. The alliance aims to boost India’s digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on foreign providers, and build a domestic secure semiconductor ecosystem

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that gambling worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore took place during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, with Rs 25,000 crore going to Pakistan. He also called India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan a farce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Purnea Airport and launches development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore across Bihar, boosting connectivity, power, housing, and employment, with the first flight to Ahmedabad and later Kolkata.

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The Supreme Court refused to stay the Waqf law but halted specific provisions, including restrictions on who can create waqf and government authority to resolve disputes. It upheld constitutional presumption while awaiting detailed judgment on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Sahadev Soren, carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, was killed in Jharkhand along with two associates. His death comes five days after fellow CCM Modem Balakrishna was eliminated in Chhattisgarh, further depleting the Maoist top brass.

The rupee slipped 4 paise to 88.30 against the US dollar on Monday amid trade tariff concerns, foreign outflows, and Fed rate-cut expectations. RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves rose by USD 4.04 billion last week.

The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players refused to shake hands following their Asia Cup win in Dubai. India cited solidarity with Pahalgam terror victims, while Pakistan termed the conduct “unsporting.”

Deputy Secretary Navjot Singh of the Finance Ministry died after a BMW hit his motorcycle near Delhi Cantt; his wife was critically injured. Police filed FIR under BNS sections, probe underway.