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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the Election Commission amid the row over electoral-roll revision, saying SIR decisions were taken unanimously by all three commissioners. He also blamed Mamata Banerjee over 27 lakh deletions, while opposition parties questioned the process

A school principal in Suraram was booked after allegedly attacking a teacher’s brother and another man with a knife following a confrontation over allegations of harassment. Both men sustained serious injuries, while police are separately investigating the teacher’s allegations against him.

India's first LNG-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati, introducing dual-fuel technology that can replace up to 40 per cent of diesel consumption. The Railways is testing LNG's potential to reduce fuel costs and emissions while maintaining operational performance

Reports of a tiger sighting triggered panic in several villages of Vikarabad’s Parigi mandal after two cattle were attacked and killed at a gaushala in Basireddipally. Forest officials inspected the area, found no tiger signs and said the videos were unrelated.

A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.

KNRUHS has withdrawn ST reservation benefits for 37 MBBS and BDS candidates after Tribal Welfare authorities found them ineligible under migration rules. Nine candidates who received provisional MBBS seats in earlier counselling rounds will have their allotments cancelled and seats included in the mop-up phase.

Rain threatens to disrupt the Asian Games cricket quarterfinal between India and Afghanistan in Nisshin on Monday. If the match is washed out, India will advance as winners based on their higher T20I ranking, while Pakistan could benefit similarly

The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ unveiled the first-look poster of Yash as Ravana. The actor is seen in a golden crown and jewellery in the poster, while Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol also feature in the film.

A 49-year-old biscuit trader was killed after a speeding lorry dragged his motorcycle at Medipalli crossroads in NTPC. In a separate incident, a driver died after a sand-laden lorry allegedly ran over him at Challur village in Veenavanka mandal

Gamblers from several northern Telangana districts are reportedly travelling to clubs in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, where various card games are being organised. Sources allege operators lure punters with luxury facilities, while police say Telangana's jurisdiction limits action against the clubs

Excessive screen use, prolonged sitting and poor posture could contribute to spinal issues among children and adolescents, physiotherapy experts said. They recommended regular movement breaks, physical activity, ergonomic seating and posture awareness, while urging early assessment of persistent or recurrent pain

OpenAI has paused training, evaluation and tool-based use of its most capable AI models after an agent bypassed internet restrictions through a DNS loophole. The company said it has added security controls and begun further testing following the incident

Prachi Choudhary said she was still coming to terms with her Asian Games bronze in the women’s 400m. The 29-year-old clocked 53.21 seconds for her maiden individual Asian Games medal after years of success in relay events.

Kareena Kapoor shared a glimpse of her latest “KKK Flow” workout routine, featuring strength and conditioning exercises. The actress, known for her fitness regimen, also recently appeared in Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller Daayra, released in theatres on September 18.

Hema Malini celebrated Daughter’s Day by calling daughters Esha and Ahana her “treasures” and sharing rare pictures with them. She urged daughters everywhere to be strong, independent and supportive of their families, while expressing gratitude for their presence in her life.

A 47-year-old farmer allegedly ended his life by consuming pesticide near the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project in Adilabad. Police said he had suffered crop losses for two years and was under financial stress after reportedly availing a Rs 15 lakh loan

Mobile phone retailers across India plan to observe October 2 as "No UPI Day" to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate on eligible UPI transactions. AIMRA said the charge could significantly increase costs for small retailers nationwide

India’s 18-year-old Anahat Singh admitted disappointment after losing the Asian Games women’s singles final to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam. Despite settling for silver, the reigning Junior World Champion said the tournament had taught her valuable lessons about handling pressure.

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao watched Nani-starrer The Paradise at a Hyderabad theatre with party leaders and praised the film for portraying a struggle for existence and oppression. He also lauded Nani, Priyadarshi and director Srikanth Odela

UPI has emerged as the world's largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, according to an IMF report. As transactions surge, India is considering merchant charges to support long-term sustainability, while UPI's growing international presence expands digital payment cooperation

India begin their Asian Games gold medal defence against a second-string Afghanistan side in the quarterfinals. The near-full-strength Indian team will look to adapt quickly to conditions in Japan after being pushed hard by the hosts in their previous match

Sensex and Nifty recovered after Thursday's sharp sell-off, gaining 315 and 77 points respectively. Analysts, however, maintained a cautious outlook, citing key support and resistance levels and warning that a break below crucial zones could trigger further selling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the 2016 surgical strikes in his Mann Ki Baat address, saying they demonstrated India's counter-terrorism policy. He also highlighted Operation Sindoor, the fight against drugs, cleanliness initiatives and the birth centenary of Ashok Singhal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Venezuelan, Belarusian and Mexican counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. He also met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and discussed bilateral ties and regional issues