India

The BJP launched a nationwide ‘GST Savings Festival’ as GST 2.0 takes effect, with MPs visiting markets through padyatras to promote lower tax rates, Swadeshi products, and household savings benefits.

GST 2.0 takes effect today with a simplified two-slab system, revised rates for 375 items, and price cuts on essentials. PM Modi called it a nationwide “festival of savings” for citizens.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura today, launching projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore, including two major NEEPCO hydropower ventures, and inaugurating works at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 15-21 to World Champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the men’s doubles final of the China Masters 2025, marking back-to-back runner-up finishes for the Indian pair

Abhishek Sharma scored 74 and Shubman Gill 47 as India chased 172 to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup Super Fours at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma finished unbeaten to guide India home

Abhigyan Kundu scored 87 not out and Vedant Trivedi 61 as India U19 chased 226 to defeat Australia U19 by seven wickets in the first Youth ODI at Ian Healy Oval. Henil Patel led the bowling attack

A R Rahman has extended his support to the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, India’s first-ever major para athletics event, bringing inspiration, global attention and encouragement to over 2,500 para-athletes from 104 countries

Pramod Bhagat won gold in Men’s Singles SL3, while Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar claimed silver at the China Para Badminton International 2025. The performances underline India’s growing presence and dominance on the global para badminton stage

India and Pakistan will clash in their last SAFF Under-17 Championship Group B match, both already in the semifinals. With equal points and goal difference, the game will decide the group leader. Coach Bibiano Fernandes urged India to stay focused

India will face Australia in their second Group A match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Ardiya on Monday. Coach Reza Kordi said the team is improving and close to its first international win

India will host its biggest ever Para sporting event, the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, from September 27 to October 5. WPA chief Paul Fitzgerald hailed India’s rapid rise in Para sports and inclusivity efforts

The arbitrary and unreasonable hike in the visa fee to $1,00,000 would significantly impact the technology sector, which depends heavily on skilled workers from India and China

TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran met AIADMK leader EPS in Salem for a courtesy discussion amid speculation over shifting political alliances. Nagenthran denied political agenda but announced a state-wide tour starting October 11, keeping Tamil Nadu politics abuzz ahead of 2026 polls

Thousands of fans gathered at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium to pay tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg. His wife, Garima, thanked fans for their love, while officials and the public offered homage amidst rains and scorching sun

nion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the Centre is not imposing any language on States. The three-language policy is flexible, with the mother tongue as a priority. He dismissed political claims suggesting the policy creates divisions

The BSF has integrated drone warfare into its training syllabus and commissioned a police technology innovation centre. Post-Operation Sindoor, the force aims to train personnel in drone command, anti-drone tactics, and tactical deployment, strengthening border security with indigenous technology

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed delight as the Swarna Naravaripalli Project won the Skoch Golden Award. The solar-powered initiative covers 1,600 households in Tirupati district, generating green energy, reducing carbon emissions, and serving as a model for rural transformation

Alibag has become the first town in Maharashtra to receive licensed bike rental services after the state revived its Rent A Motorcycle Scheme. Two operators have been granted permits, enabling tourists to legally rent scooters and motorcycles for local travel

The Global Ayyappa Sangamam in Kerala ended with a political row, as the ruling LDF hailed it a success while the opposition UDF dismissed it as a flop, alleging poor turnout, political motives, and attempts to woo Hindu voters

A senior Indian Army medical delegation, led by Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, visited US Armed Forces medical facilities in Honolulu to share best practices in military, marine, and aviation medicine, strengthening India-US defence medical cooperation and strategic collaboration

PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on Monday to launch key infrastructure projects and inaugurate the redeveloped Mata Tripura Sundari Temple under the PRASAD scheme, boosting regional development

India's NTPC plans to acquire overseas uranium assets to fuel its upcoming nuclear power projects. Through joint ventures and individual efforts, NTPC is expanding into nuclear energy to support India's clean energy goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels

The Trump administration has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new petitions and not to current holders or renewals. The move offers relief to thousands of Indian professionals in the US amid earlier confusion and panic.

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