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The 57th GST Council meeting, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed due to the BRICS Summit clash and is now likely to be held on October 7 in New Delhi. Preparatory meetings of GST officers are set for October 5–6. The Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will deliberate on pending issues like input tax credit, refunds, and compliance.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to ensure a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigation swiftly, and examine safety lapses at the victim’s workplace.
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Around 150–200 ABVP students staged a protest at the Civic Centre in New Delhi on Sunday against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi following the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed five people. The demonstration led to jostling with police, and about 15 students were detained.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at a Rosh Hashanah Toast, declared that Iran’s regime is nearing collapse and emphasized Israel’s strength as the Middle East’s leading superpower. He credited Israel’s military resilience, U.S. cooperation, and recent successes against Iran’s nuclear and missile threats.
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The 10th season of Bigg Boss Tamil premiered on Star Vijay and JioHotstar, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. In a unique twist, 29 contestants introduced themselves live, with the audience voting to decide who entered the house. Nineteen celebrities secured entry, joined by three winners from the Bigg Boss: The Common Man contest.
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Barcelona maintained their perfect La Liga start with a commanding 5-0 victory over Valencia. Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermin Lopez contributed a goal and two assists as the defending champions moved to 12 points from four matches
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A government’s real strength lies not in making announcements, but in turning promises into action and delivering on commitments at the right time
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan welcomed contestants into the Bigg Boss 20 house and advised actress Isha Rikhi to avoid discussing her past relationship with rapper Badshah. Salman encouraged her to focus on building her own identity inside the show.
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While the push for privatisation and technology transfers may strengthen industry, it could erode ISRO’s engineering capabilities
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ISRO has clarified that it will not be privatised and will continue to lead India’s space programme, focusing on advanced research, strategic missions, human spaceflight, next-generation launch systems, and planetary exploration. The private sector’s growing role is meant to complement ISRO’s capabilities, scaling mature technologies and expanding India’s space ecosystem under reforms initiated since 2020.
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At least three people were killed and nine injured after a five‑storey building with a basement collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon. Most victims were students living in PG accommodation. Rescue teams from Delhi Police, NDRF, and Fire Services pulled out eleven trapped residents, while operations continued late into the night.
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All Saints’ High School, Gunfoundry, in association with the All Saints’ Old Boys Association, organised a Teachers’ Day felicitation programme to honour retiring staff and Silver Jubilarians. Five teachers attaining superannuation and three completing 25 years of service were recognised.
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MDR Foundation organised the second edition of its 3K run themed “Pollution‑Free Patancheru – Run for Nature” in Sangareddy on Sunday. The event, flagged off by local legislators, drew over 650 participants and aimed to spread awareness on reducing plastic use and encouraging tree plantation.
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Eight devotees sustained injuries, four of them critically, when a speeding truck rammed into a tractor carrying a Ganesha idol near the Siddipet Collectorate on Sunday.
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Dhruv Rawat and K Maneesha of India won back-to-back mixed doubles titles at the Nigeria and Cameroon International Challenges. The A Zone Elite Badminton Academy products defeated Indian rivals in Nigeria before overcoming Koceila and Tanina Mammeri in Cameroon
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has appealed to government employees to defer their “Chalo Hyderabad” protest slated for September 10. Employee associations, however, demanded a written assurance on their long-pending issues and have convened an emergency meeting to decide the next course of action.
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Public health experts have sounded an alarm over counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccines linked to batch KE25012, urging patients vaccinated on or after November 7, 2025, to verify authenticity with healthcare providers. The CDSCO seized spurious vials from an unlicensed premises in Delhi, with Indian Immunologicals confirming multiple packaging discrepancies.
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PNGRB and EESL have signed an MoU to introduce smart PNG meters in the City Gas Distribution sector, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency and safety. The initiative promises advanced features such as digital monitoring, leak detection and cybersecurity safeguards, marking a major step towards a consumer-centric and technology-enabled gas ecosystem.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat visited London’s historic Khalsa Jatha British Isles Gurdwara Sahib and Shree Swaminarayan Temple during his overseas outreach tour. He interacted with the British Sikh community and is scheduled to address a ‘Celebration of Oneness’ gathering
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The BRS on Sunday escalated its statewide protests against the Congress government’s 1,000-day rule, highlighting unfulfilled election promises and civic issues. Auto drivers, farmers and party workers staged rallies, dharnas and demonstrations across districts, while leaders distributed ‘Dues Cards’ to draw attention to pending assurances.
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BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao has called for a statewide “water war” against the Congress government, accusing it of neglecting irrigation and drinking water projects. He directed BRS legislators to raise water, unemployment, education and governance issues during the Assembly session
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Body parts of a woman and a child were found in two sacks abandoned in the Bhavani River near Agali in Palakkad. Police registered a murder case and are investigating, including checking missing-person reports and CCTV footage to identify the victims
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Shikhar Mohan credited Ishan Kishan's guidance after scoring 85 on his Duleep Trophy debut against South Zone. The Jharkhand batter shared a crucial 94-run partnership with Kishan, helping East Zone reach 385/4 on the opening day
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Ganga and Sharda river levels receded in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but flood-like conditions persisted in low-lying areas. Varanasi faced waterlogging and sewage accumulation, while Sharda remained above danger level in Lakhimpur Kheri, inundating fields and village corridors
