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AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured full government support for India's historic international football match against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. Chaubey said the fixture would provide valuable exposure and help raise Indian football's standards

The Chandipura virus has resurfaced in Gujarat, claiming 22 children's lives and reviving memories of the devastating 2003 outbreak in the then undivided Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts. Experts stress early hospitalisation and preventive measures as the best defence against the disease.

Karnataka Congress faces internal pressure over ministerial portfolio allocation, with several leaders lobbying for key departments. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is attempting to manage dissatisfaction among legislators, including denied Cabinet aspirants, ahead of the Assembly session and possible rebel meetings

The Supreme Court refused to suspend the life sentence of Narayan Sai in a 2013 rape case but directed the Gujarat High Court to decide his pending appeal within three months. Sai was convicted by a Surat court in 2019

A special POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced a 44-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2019 child rape case. The victim, then aged 12, received counselling and legal support through the Bharosa Centre during the investigation.

A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud

WhatsApp has begun testing an optional date-of-birth feature for a limited number of users in India as it prepares for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The feature is voluntary during the testing phase and will not affect users' experience.

Andhra Pradesh will procure 1,600 MW of coal-based thermal power after receiving in-principle approval from APERC. The first phase of the State's long-term capacity addition programme aims to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen energy security through competitive bidding.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district. The crime triggered protests, with villagers demanding the death penalty, demolition of the accused's house and compensation for the victim's family

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

FSSAI has ordered PIE Foods to immediately stop selling its Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener and Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops after finding licensing, labelling and advertising violations. The company must obtain the required licence endorsements and regulatory approvals before resuming sales

Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has crossed Rs 400 crore at the India box office and earned USD 1.188 billion worldwide. The Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India a day ahead of its global debut

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

India and China held the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, discussing border management, LAC situation, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation. Both sides stressed maintaining peace, using diplomatic and military channels, and advancing mechanisms to resolve outstanding concerns

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

Rakshitha Ramraj ended Tanvi Sharma's impressive Korea Masters run to reach the semifinals, where she will face fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha. India's women's and mixed doubles challenge ended, while Roy and Garaga remained in contention in the men's doubles.

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing three teachers and three students while injuring 15 others. Police are investigating the motive, and authorities believe the firearm was taken from a family member

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

Akasa Air has launched Akasa Elevate, its first loyalty programme, as the airline celebrates four years of operations. Members can earn points on eligible flights and ancillary services, while passengers who flew since April 1 can claim points retrospectively.

SEBI's FY26 report showed domestic institutional investors invested a record Rs 8.5 lakh crore, offsetting FPI outflows of Rs 1.8 lakh crore. Strong mutual fund inflows, rising demat accounts and record capital raising underscored the resilience of India's capital markets

The Maharashtra government has ordered the forfeiture of 114 extremist publications and digital propaganda materials linked to ISIS, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and AQIS. The crackdown, based on ATS intelligence, aims to curb radicalisation, recruitment and threats to India's sovereignty and public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

Former England red-ball coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brook will eventually captain the Test side despite Joe Root's reappointment following Ben Stokes' retirement. McCullum also praised Stephen Fleming, who will take over as England's full-time Test head coach in December.

Fifteen elephants in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem died from suspected cyanide poisoning after consuming tomatoes, prompting an investigation. Authorities are probing the toxin's source, while farmers deny responsibility, highlighting concerns over expanding agriculture, wildlife conservation and increasing human-elephant conflict