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West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh defended the state’s tradition of eating non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja, saying people should be free to choose their food. His remarks came amid controversy over Dhirendra Shastri’s appeal to Bengalis to give up meat

A 28-year-old man, Alam, was shot dead in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar early Tuesday, police said. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds near New Sabzi Mandi. Police suspect the killing may be linked to an earlier murder and are investigating

A case has been registered against a Bengaluru radiologist accused of raping a woman employee and threatening her with an alleged video. She also accused him of repeated sexual assault and casteist abuse. Police registered charges under BNS and SC/ST Act provisions

A 24-year-old alleged member of the banned TSPC was arrested in Latehar, Jharkhand, police said. Rohan Ganjhu was arrested during a raid in Balumath. Police recovered a loaded country-made rifle and said multiple arson cases are pending against him

The company plans to let go of another 40-50 staff in the coming weeks as part of a cost-rationalisation exercise amid rising input costs and muted consumer demand, sources said

Russia says India’s Russian energy imports continue to hit monthly records, while rupee payment issues are being resolved. Moscow and New Delhi are discussing rare-earth cooperation and Su-57 sales, alongside trade, economic and financial matters during Putin’s India visit

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to completing S-400 deliveries to India in 2026, with the issue expected to feature in Putin-Modi talks. Moscow also seeks to deepen defence cooperation, including upgrading BrahMos missiles with enhanced capabilities and competitiveness

A leopard strayed into Kota’s Chattar Villas Garden, triggering panic among morning walkers and fitness enthusiasts. The animal climbed a 40-foot mango tree and was safely tranquilised and rescued after a three-hour operation. It was shifted to Abheda Biological Park 

The Centre’s Rs 37,500-crore coal and lignite gasification scheme received seven applications in its first round from major companies and PSUs. The initiative aims to promote domestic coal conversion, reduce imports, boost energy security and create investment and employment opportunities

The Delhi Assembly, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and several government establishments received bomb threats via email, prompting security checks by police, bomb squads, dog units and fire services. No suspicious objects were found, while authorities continued investigations into the source of threats 

India’s white-collar hiring grew 14 per cent year-on-year in August, led by auto, healthcare and retail sectors. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth at 23 per cent, while fresher hiring rose 15 per cent, according to Naukri JobSpeak data

A Muzaffarnagar court awarded death penalty to a man convicted of burning his wife over dowry demands. Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar said he would rather face death than be known as a coward, asserting judicial independence despite alleged threats from criminals

Shares of Deepa Jewellers listed at nearly 25 per cent premium over the IPO price, opening at Rs 221 on both BSE and NSE. The Rs 460-crore issue was subscribed 43 times, reflecting strong investor demand, particularly from institutional buyers

Devi Ahilya University in Indore will offer former Agniveers a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver to pursue higher education. Eligible candidates must complete four years of service without disciplinary dismissal. The university may also introduce reservations and specialised courses for former Agniveers

Large numbers of young people and Gen Z members gathered in Vadodara to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing enthusiasm over his visit and upcoming development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore. Students also voiced appreciation for initiatives supporting youth, education and economic growth

Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye has secured a US patent for its OptoSAR imaging technology, combining optical and SAR sensors for synchronized Earth observation. The patent strengthens its global intellectual property position as the company plans a 30-satellite constellation targeting defence, commercial and government applications

Copper prices hit record highs on the LME, driven by expectations of wider US tariffs and tighter global availability. Supply concerns, declining mine output and strong demand from data centres, renewables and power grids supported the rally, while Hindustan Copper shares surged

Odisha Cabinet approved the Shree Jagannath Temple Land Management Rules, 2026, introducing an online system, district-level scrutiny, GIS mapping and transparent valuation for temple land settlements. The rules strengthen oversight, enable appeals, penalise fraudulent claims and replace earlier land management policies

Karnataka has sharply reduced Cauvery water releases to Tamil Nadu by 57 per cent, cutting discharge from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs to 5,200 cusecs amid weakening rainfall and declining inflows in the upper catchment areas.

A CBI court in Dehradun has acquitted Acharya Balkrishna, close aide of Yoga Guru Ramdev and general secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth, along with co-accused Naresh Chandra Dwivedi, in a 15-year-old passport forgery case.

Delhi could cut its PM2.5 exposure burden by 20 per cent by 2040 if current national air quality standards are met from 2026, a UNEP-CCAC report says. An eight-year delay could halve emissions reductions and significantly increase health impacts

The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a PIL challenging Aadhaar-based issuance of learning and driving licences after allegations that licences were issued using Aadhaar details of a deceased person and with an obscene photograph

An 80-year-old woman was found murdered at her home in Sujangarh, Rajasthan’s Churu district, with her throat slit and jewellery missing. Police suspect robbery as the motive and are investigating the killing after relatives and others failed to reach her