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The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Election Commission and SIR, accusing him of spreading misinformation. Gandhi had questioned an alleged change to online Form 6, while Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attributed the change to the PM-HM duo

The Gujarat government will honour pilot Smit Machchhar with the Visisht Gujarat Garima Award for his bravery during the Flydubai cockpit incident. Meanwhile, the Somnath temple held special prayers and began a Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Japa ritual for his recovery

A Bhadohi woman has alleged that her in-laws locked the toilet at home and assaulted her after she refused to bring Rs 50,000 from her father as dowry. Police registered an FIR against five relatives under multiple provisions

Neighbours of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar recalled his kindness and composure, expressed pride in his actions during the Flydubai cockpit incident and said they were praying for his speedy recovery as he undergoes treatment in Saudi Arabia

Police arrested Devarakonda Pawan Kumar in connection with the murder of 18-year-old nursing student Indrapalli Harini in Kothagudem’s Julurupad mandal. Harini was found dead at her residence on September 22, following which police converted the suspicious death case into murder.

Pranavi Urs fired a bogey-free 7-under 63 to move into sole second place in the Asian Games women's golf competition, two shots behind Singapore's Shannon Tan. Her round also lifted India to third in the women's team standings

The rupee fell 37 paise to close at 96.31 against the US dollar on Thursday, its lowest level in more than two months. Rising global bond yields, risk aversion, foreign investor selling and higher crude prices weighed on the currency

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of India's third ODI against the West Indies with a left hamstring injury. Anshul Kamboj replaces him, while Naman Dhir replaces Washington Sundar in the T20I squad ahead of India's Test series against New Zealand

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and warned of protests across several states, followed by a demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar from the end of October if Kumar does not step down

The SCCL Srirampur Area produced 4.07 lakh tonnes of coal against its September target of 4.10 lakh tonnes, achieving 99 per cent. Its two Opencast Projects exceeded the target, while five underground mines recorded 95 per cent achievement during the month.

India opener Rohit Sharma said he wants to remain fit and perform consistently ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He backed captain Shubman Gill, praising his clarity and cricketing acumen while stressing the importance of staying focused on present opportunities

Gandhi Hospital has unveiled an awareness poster ahead of World Mental Health Week, with a series of events scheduled from October 4 to 10. The programmes are being organised jointly by PPAI and Navabharat Lions Club, District 310A.

CSIR-IGIB has invited applications for its one-month Advanced Training Course in Genomics and Molecular Technologies for Industrial Applications. The course offers hands-on training in DNA extraction, sequencing and NGS data analysis, with 30 seats available and applications closing on October 10.

The ICC has introduced revised Playing Conditions covering time-wasting, ball specifications, overthrows and fielding. Changes include five-run penalties for repeated batter delays, tighter women's ball specifications and a trial allowing pink balls in daytime Tests, effective for series starting October 1

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a judicial probe into the assets of their families. He also criticised the Congress government over unfulfilled promises, farmers' issues, weavers' problems and alleged governance failures

A dug-up stretch of road near the Nallakunta-Vidyanagar Vegetable Market has been causing problems for residents, commuters and vendors for over two months. Water-filled potholes and debris have made travel difficult, while vendors say the poor road condition has affected business.

Leap has launched a PTE preparation programme for study-abroad aspirants, offering structured practice and simulated exam conditions. The company said PTE featured in 9.6 per cent of its analysed counselling conversations, with stronger interest among students exploring New Zealand and UK

India head coach Gautam Gambhir called for a better contest between bat and ball after India's 406-run chase against West Indies in Guwahati. He backed young bowlers to handle pressure situations while praising Shubman Gill's growth and leadership

The Hyderabad Task Force, in coordination with CDSCO, raided three shops in Rajendranagar and seized unauthorised cosmetic products suspected to have been imported from Pakistan, valued at around Rs 7 lakh. The action followed information about their illegal sale and distribution.

Former Minister T Harish Rao asked BRSV leaders to highlight what he alleged were the Congress government’s failures in releasing fee reimbursement funds. He claimed the BRS government spent Rs 19,500 crore on the scheme, while only Rs 400 crore was released under the present government.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said his government was working to transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination. He said strengthening the Araku Coffee brand would empower local growers and boost Andhra Pradesh's presence globally

Hyderabad-based human performance coach Vivek Teja played a quiet role in Chikitha Taniparthi's Asian Games golden double, working on her strength, conditioning, nutrition and mental resilience over 10 months as the Telangana archer secured gold in team and mixed event

A study by Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition has linked vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency to increased oxidative and cellular stress in the heart. Experiments using rat models and cardiac cells found vitamin D reduced oxidative damage, ER stress and autophagy markers.

Kuwait has adopted a mandatory digital wage payment system for private sector employees as part of efforts to strengthen labour compliance and protect workers’ rights. The Kuwait Wage Payment System will monitor salary transfers through local banks and ensure timely electronic payments.