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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US envoy-designate Sergio Gor in New York, affirming commitment to strengthen India-US relations, amid trade challenges and strategic discussions during the UN General Assembly session.

Karun Nair’s return to the Indian squad sparks debate ahead of the West Indies Tests. Competition for the first XI includes Nitish Reddy and Devdutt Padikkal. Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are likely automatic selections

India U-17 men’s team defeated Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling SAFF Championship match in Colombo. Rahan Ahmed scored the winner, while Gangte and Wangkheirakpam also scored. India topped Group B after a dramatic five-goal encounter with arch-rivals Pakistan

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Giants 28-24 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match at Jaipur. Skipper Yogesh led the defence, while Akash Shinde’s raiding brilliance proved decisive as Bulls overcame a late Giants comeback

Tijil Singh drew against six-time champion GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly in the 62nd National Chess Championship first round. Other highlights included GM K Sasikiran’s win, S Rohith Krishna’s adventurous play, and Dronacharya Koneru Ashok’s return after 22 years

Badminton star Kidambi Srikanth has joined Hyderabad Pickleball League as an investor and partner in Nandi Chargers. His entry adds credibility and raises the profile of pickleball, which makes its Hyderabad debut from October 10 with eight franchise teams

India women cricketers Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma said representing the country at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 is an honour. They discussed WPL experiences, strategies, and personal motivations including meaningful tattoos

Instead of overreacting, New Delhi should deepen its strategic footprint in the Middle East, leveraging its economic clout

As Nobel laureate Toni Morrison said: We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has joined the Goa Guardians as co-owner ahead of PVL Season 4, aiming to promote volleyball in India. Officials say his involvement will raise the sport’s profile, inspire athletes, and attract fans nationwide

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

Two CPI (Maoist) Central Committee members from Telangana, Katta Ramachandra Reddy (Raju Dada) and Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy (Kosa Dada), were killed in an encounter in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Weapons, explosives, and Maoist literature were recovered, delivering a major setback to the outfit

Andhra Pradesh plans a new heritage tourism policy to preserve historic buildings and promote tourism. The state is also considering ‘tent cities’ for river festivals like Pushkarams, while offering incentives to investors and focusing on sustainable coastal and eco-tourism development

The Supreme Court criticized the selective release of the preliminary Air India crash report, calling it “irresponsible” and urging confidentiality. Advocates demanded a fair probe, citing potential conflicts of interest and incomplete data from flight recorders impacting transparency and public safety

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed the GST restructuring introduced by the Union government, calling it a revolutionary step towards a simpler, fairer tax system. He expressed hope that the benefits will reach consumers and boost economic consumption and investment

The AERB has moved siting consent for the Mahi-Banswara nuclear project to ASHVINI, the NPCIL-NTPC joint venture. PM Modi will inaugurate the project, which includes four 700 MWe PHWR units, expanding India’s nuclear power capacity

The RBI has cancelled the certificate of registration of Datta Finance and Trading Pvt Ltd for violating guidelines on outsourcing core functions in digital lending. The company will no longer operate as an NBFC following irregular lending practices

The Supreme Court on Monday sought Delhi Police’s response on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and others in the UAPA case related to the February 2020 Delhi riots, posting the matter for October 7

After SEBI dismissed Hindenburg’s allegations, Gautam Adani said the group will focus on innovation, transparency, and long-term growth. Operational resilience during scrutiny strengthened the company, which now aims to build a lasting legacy across energy, infrastructure, and logistics

Jio Payments Bank has launched 'Savings Pro', allowing account holders to earn up to 6.5 per cent interest on idle funds. Surplus balances above Rs 5,000 will be invested in overnight mutual funds, offering flexible redemption, transparency, and a fully digital process via the JioFinance app

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath praised GST 2.0 reforms in Gorakhpur, calling them a catalyst for growth. He said reduced rates will benefit farmers, students, and consumers, boosting markets and festive celebrations.

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Monday. Security personnel seized an AK-47, explosives, and Maoist literature. With this action, 249 Naxalites have been killed in the state so far this year

International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the Mysuru Dasara, describing it as a symbol of Karnataka’s collective culture. Calling Goddess Chamundeshwari a symbol of women’s power, she urged people to embrace harmony, respect democracy and uphold cultural unity amid controversy

Union Minister Chirag Paswan hailed GST 2.0 as fulfilling a long-standing public demand, while accusing Congress of political inconsistency. The BJP projects the reform as people-first; opposition calls it short-term populism.