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India’s pharma success story cannot rest on cheap generics alone. It must be backed by credibility, stronger audits, criminal liability for negligence and swift justice

Hyderabad racer Rajender Beedani of Motorsports Academy of India clocked in the fastest lap of this season at 2min 7.108sec in the qualifying session

A case has been registered against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle following accidents near the Karur rally on September 27. The High Court raised concerns over police inaction, while multiple collisions with motorcycles were captured on video

Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides across Darjeeling, West Bengal, killing at least 10 and leaving two missing. Roads and communication lines are disrupted, thousands of tourists stranded, and rescue operations continue as the CM plans a site visit on September 6

India’s aviation sector is expanding with Navi Mumbai International Airport opening on October 8 and Noida International Airport on October 30. The new airports will ease congestion, improve connectivity, and position Delhi and Mumbai as major global aviation hubs

Security forces in Manipur arrested seven militants linked to KCP and PLA/RPF from four districts. Large caches of arms and 2,000 methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 16.66 lakh were recovered. Strict security measures continue to ensure safe movement on NH-37

Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of fostering spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh, citing fake liquor factories, reduced government excise revenue, and organized crime threatening public health and State finances under TDP’s patronage

Girl students from rural Madhya Pradesh, part of Space Kidz India's *Mission ShakthiSAT*, met President Droupadi Murmu. The global all-girls space mission aims to launch a satellite to Low Earth Orbit in December and to the Moon next year 

ICMR has validated two new TB diagnostic tools—Quantiplus MTB FAST and UniAMP MTB Test Card—developed by Huwel Lifesciences. These affordable, scalable, and non-invasive innovations aim to revolutionize early TB detection, especially in underserved areas, supporting India’s TB elimination goals

Rashmika Mandanna's new film *The Girlfriend*, directed by Rahul Ravindran, will release on November 7 in five languages. Presented by Allu Aravind, the film’s trailer was unveiled on Instagram. Mandanna also stars in Thamma and Cocktail 2

Air India’s Amritsar-Birmingham Boeing 787 experienced an unexpected deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during landing on October 4 but landed safely. The aircraft was grounded for inspection, and a Birmingham-Delhi flight was canceled. Investigation is ongoing

Torrential rains in Darjeeling triggered deadly landslides, killing at least seven and isolating villages. Rescue operations are ongoing amid difficult terrain and heavy rain. Several homes and tea garden quarters were destroyed. The IMD has issued a landslide and rainfall alert

A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges Telangana’s order granting 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, alleging violation of the 50% cap on total quotas. Two related petitions are also pending before the High Court.

Two 13-year-old girls from Kolar, missing since Thursday, were found dead in a well. A suicide note was recovered, though parents alleged foul play. Post-mortem ruled out assault or murder. Police registered an unnatural death case and are investigating further

At the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, German sprinter Max Maximilian won gold in the men’s 400m T47. Wearing a Hindi-inscribed headband with “Never Give Up,” he honored India’s hospitality and credited the gesture for inspiring his victory

UIDAI has waived charges for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU-1) for children aged 5–17, effective from October 1 for one year. This move benefits around six crore children and enhances access to services like school admissions and scholarships.

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a thrilling five-set comeback win over Delhi Toofans in the Prime Volleyball League, with Angamuthu named Player of the Match. Trailing by two sets, the Defenders rallied through Shon T John and Batsuri to win 3-2

Dalit literature faces a new threat — biased algorithms, poor digitisation, and academic neglect are pushing this powerful movement rooted in resistance and equality to the margins again

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi expressed confidence ahead of their RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League opener, praising captain Ashwal Rai and young Indian players. He also lauded the club's support and the high-energy format of the month-long tournament

Ahead of their high‑stakes match, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma spoke about the intensity and emotion of India‑Pakistan contests. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasised her team’s confidence, recalled past camaraderie, and praised Harmanpreet’s leadership

Harbhajan Singh has expressed surprise over Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain and felt the decision could have waited. He welcomed Shubman Gill’s appointment and praised Shreyas Iyer’s elevation as vice-captain, while calling Rohit a consistent performer and a team leader