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A series of child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup has exposed deep cracks in India’s drug regulation and manufacturing oversight

Bhavtegh Singh Gill stays in contention for a finals spot at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 with 97 hits in men’s skeet. He is just one hit behind the leaders, with top shooters Vincent Hancock and Jakub Tomeček at the top

Five-time Olympic medallist Brady Ellison, playing in the Archery Premier League (APL), praises India’s growth in archery, noting that Indian archers are emerging as formidable competitors. He believes the APL could inspire future generations of archers worldwide

BRS leader KT Rama Rao lauded the impact of India’s first Formula E race in Hyderabad, calling it a turning point in Telangana’s journey towards becoming a global hub for clean mobility and innovation. Speaking at the FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore, he urged youth to embrace entrepreneurship and build the future with courage and vision.

The AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, plans to contest 100 seats in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections, aiming to establish a "third alternative" to the BJP-led NDA and Congress-RJD INDIA bloc, focusing on minority representation in the State

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections in November, Nitish Kumar stepped back from BJP-led seat-sharing talks as NDA allies, including Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, navigated tensions. Past rivalries and Paswan’s political comeback add complexity to the alliance arithmetic

From National Defence Academy ‘innovations’ to battlefield fitness — lessons that stayed for life

China defeated defending champions Indonesia 2-0 in the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 to lift the Suhandinata Cup for the 15th time. The final featured intense play, with both teams battling hard in thrilling sets

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s week-long visit to New Delhi signals a strategic push to enhance bilateral trade. Over two dozen Afghan traders are expected to join him, focusing on sectors like dry fruits, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.

President Trump has threatened a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports from November 1 in response to Beijing’s new rare earth export restrictions. The move heightens US-China trade tensions, risks global market disruption, and underscores the fragile state of economic diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation for Rs 160-crore fishery projects in Odisha, including a Rs 100-crore aqua park in Sambalpur and a Rs 59.13-crore fish market in Bhubaneswar, aiming to modernize fish farming and create employment

CJI BR Gavai highlighted the vulnerability of girls in the digital era, emphasizing online harassment, cyberbullying, and misuse of data. He called for specialized laws, training of law enforcers, and awareness initiatives to ensure their safety, equality, and empowerment

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on completing 15 years as CM across different tenures. Naidu thanked the Governor, while ministers and leaders across the State lauded his visionary leadership and service to the people

Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will visit India from October 13-16 for his first official trip as president. He will meet PM Modi and President Murmu to discuss defence, energy, mining, and other areas of bilateral cooperation

Singer Kumar Sanu has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights. He alleges unauthorized use of his name, voice, and likeness in AI-generated content, GIFs, and merchandise, violating his moral rights and creating public confusion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to discuss India’s advancements in AI, innovation, and semiconductor technology. The meeting focused on Qualcomm’s role in India’s AI and 6G missions, highlighting collaboration opportunities across digital sectors

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key aspects of India-US relations. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the strategic partnership and Indo-Pacific cooperation

Congress leaders condemned the alleged police assault on MP Shafi Parambil, claiming it was an attempt by the CPI(M) government to divert attention from irregularities at the Sabarimala shrine. The incident sparked statewide protests and police cases against over 700 people

Ayodhya is witnessing a major transformation under CM Yogi Adityanath ahead of Deepotsav. The city’s Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu ghats have been upgraded with new galleries, lighting, and landscaping to enhance tourism, spirituality, and global appeal

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth ₹42,000 crore to modernise India’s agriculture and allied sectors, launching major schemes for pulses and farm productivity. He urged farmers to diversify crops and highlighted India’s growing exports and milk production.

Telangana High Court allows State Election Commission to conduct local body elections under existing reservation rules, staying GOs increasing BC quota to 42%. The court directs proportional seats as open category and sets timelines for counter and reply affidavits.

CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar died after being injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Laskar, from Assam and part of the 60th CRPF battalion, was taken to Rourkela hospital.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district launched searches after Pakistani drones were spotted over forward villages. The BSF and local police are cordoning off areas to prevent possible airdrops of weapons or narcotics.

A private airline flight from Madurai to Chennai landed safely after the pilot detected a windshield crack mid-air. All 76 passengers were unharmed, and the return flight was cancelled as the aircraft was sent for maintenance.