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CCI will pilot its Kapas Kisan app in Medak to ensure transparent cotton procurement, curb middlemen, and streamline farmer participation, with 49 centres being prepared to handle this year’s arrivals.

Record overnight rainfall of over 300 mm left Kolkata submerged on Tuesday, killing seven people by electrocution. Power and Internet services collapsed, metro and train operations were disrupted, and several Durga Puja pandals were damaged as the city braced for more rain.

A Bain & Company report warns that meeting global AI compute demand by 2030 will require $2 trillion in new revenue, with power and funding shortages threatening technology adoption worldwide.

TRAI on Tuesday released a draft amendment to reshape broadcasting and cable distribution norms, proposing new audit cycles, stricter compliance, and transparency measures. Public comments are invited by October 6, with the rules set to take effect from April 2026.

Anupam Kher, recalling his Saaransh setback, said he believes in second chances as his film Tanvi The Great returns to theatres on September 26, highlighting family, empowerment, and music by M M Keeravani.

Deepika Padukone exited Kalki AD 2898 sequel after producers cited commitment issues. While her role was pivotal in the first film, she has now begun shooting for Shah Rukh Khan’s King.

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband at Sunkadakatte bus stand in Bengaluru on Monday, in full public view and in front of her teenage daughter. Police suspect marital discord as the motive; the accused is absconding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the second day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. Sharing a devotional song, he prayed for courage and restraint for devotees. CMs Yogi Adityanath and Pushkar Singh Dhami also conveyed wishes.

DMK president and Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will chair a meeting of party MPs in Chennai, focusing on election strategy, welfare schemes, and coordination ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.

Veteran actress Tanuja turned 82, with Jackie Shroff posting a heartfelt wish that Kajol acknowledged on Instagram. Tanuja’s legacy, Jackie’s upcoming films, and Kajol’s series The Trial 2 also featured in focus.

Kolkata reeled under very heavy overnight rain on Tuesday, with over 300 mm recorded in some areas. Widespread flooding disrupted Metro and train services, paralysed traffic, and forced school closures. IMD warned of more rain due to a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system.

Vadodara, the cultural hub of Garba, is witnessing massive Navratri celebrations with global participation. UNESCO recognition and international delegates highlight the festival’s cultural significance as thousands gather to dance in devotion and unity.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a month-long awareness campaign to educate people about the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. The state will hold 65,000 meetings till Diwali, highlighting tax cuts and economic gains for households and MSMEs.

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A 13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz flew undetected in the landing gear of a Kabul–Delhi flight before being caught at IGI Airport on Sunday. He claimed he acted out of “curiosity” and was repatriated on the same aircraft.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India “critical” to American interests after meeting EAM Jaishankar, with talks covering trade, defense, energy, and the Quad, even as differences remain on tariffs and Russian oil.

JSMM leader Shafi Burfat, in a letter to UNGA leaders, accused Pakistan of systemic oppression of Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns and others, urging global action against its policies of exploitation and suppression.

Fourteen people were injured after part of a commercial building collapsed in Indore’s Vijay Nagar on Monday evening. Rescue teams evacuated the trapped, with three in ICU. Authorities suspect poor maintenance or illegal alterations; a structural audit is underway.

The UN Security Council met urgently after Estonia accused Russian jets of intruding into its airspace. Russia denied the claim, while members urged restraint to prevent escalation amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in New York, discussing nuclear cooperation, sanctions pressures, and diplomatic solutions as tensions rise following snapback moves by European powers.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged stronger efforts to achieve SDGs, highlighting financial reform, climate action, and technology. With many goals off track, UNGA President Annalena Baerbock warned progress is insufficient and uneven.

Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York to advance trade talks, as discussions remain overshadowed by Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions and accompanied by recent birthday exchanges between Modi and Trump.

Former US Commerce official Christopher Padilla said Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions would impact India-US trade negotiations, adding agriculture and tariffs remain difficult issues as both countries push forward sensitive bilateral discussions.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured India of a reliable partnership in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar, highlighting a new strategy to deepen India-EU ties across trade, security, and global issues.