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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will visit Mizoram on October 12-13 to review development initiatives, interact with students and inaugurate the North East Bankers’ Conclave 3.0. The visit aims to strengthen financial inclusion, credit access, youth empowerment and economic growth across the Northeast

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi on Monday, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert across all 11 districts. Strong winds, lightning and waterlogging disrupted conditions, while partly cloudy skies and largely dry weather are forecast over the coming days

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai to inaugurate a new Metro corridor, launch development projects across Tamil Nadu, visit IIT Madras’ brain research centre, inaugurate a music training centre associated with Ilaiyaraaja and attend a school’s golden jubilee celebrations 

A Supreme Court-appointed committee will inspect Rajasthan’s Vagad region from October 11 to 13 to assess mining, forests, land use and tribal livelihoods in the Aravallis. The findings will inform its conservation report, due before the Supreme Court by November 30

The Kerala High Court ordered an FIR and full investigation into alleged financial dealings between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions, involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s family. The ruling follows an Enforcement Directorate probe, but registration of an FIR does not establish guilt

BSP chief Mayawati renewed her demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary, urging workers to strengthen the party ahead of Assembly elections. She highlighted social justice, voting rights, unemployment, inflation, education and public welfare

Bihar BJP leaders defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling it a legitimate exercise, while saying the Opposition has a constitutional right to meet President Droupadi Murmu following established procedures. They also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the SIR controversy 

Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot displayed camaraderie at a Congress strategy meeting in Jaipur, drawing attention to their long-standing rivalry. With Panchayat elections approaching, the party is projecting unity among senior leaders, though candidate selection and grassroots campaigning will test reconciliation

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh highlighted the force’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in India and abroad, saying they reflect the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. He also stressed leadership, professional training and operational preparedness during Air Force Day celebrations

The Supreme Court will hear Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed actor Darshan, challenging orders allowing accused Pradosh S Rao to become an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The petition questions his pardon and statement recording, upheld earlier by the Karnataka High Court

The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s OSD Rajvir Ghuman and associates. The High Court had sought a report within two months

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav praised scientists and researchers after releasing two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park. He highlighted their decade-long conservation efforts, captive-breeding programme and dedication to restoring the endangered species to its natural habitat

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s scheduled Ayodhya visit has prompted local religious figures to urge him to visit the Ram Temple and seek blessings. Yadav is due to attend a religious programme on October 8, amid growing political activity before Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park, marking a key step in the species recovery programme. The initiative follows years of captive breeding, research and conservation efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered bird

A tigress was released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve after being translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Authorities said three more tigers will be introduced within two months under a five-year project aimed at strengthening habitats, prey availability and wildlife corridors

The Supreme Court granted Bihar eight more weeks to remove unauthorised structures and encroachments from the Ganga flood plains between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat in Patna. The court warned that failure to comply could lead to contempt proceedings against officials

Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said Maharashtra’s ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative will strengthen investment execution. He highlighted the group’s planned Rs 6 lakh crore investment across sectors, ongoing airport and energy projects, and its involvement in Mumbai’s urban infrastructure and Dharavi redevelopment

Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 in New Delhi district ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Security was tightened, gatherings restricted, metro services affected, and student groups planned mobilisation despite denial of permission

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India must recruit youth motivated by public service rather than public office. Addressing UPSC centenary celebrations, he stressed citizen-first governance, nation-first values and recruitment processes assessing candidates’ motivations alongside their knowledge and abilities 

Flooding in Bihar has worsened after heavy rainfall in Nepal’s Gandak basin, affecting around 2.03 lakh people across six districts. Rising river levels and multiple embankment breaches have inundated villages, disrupted roads and forced residents to seek safer locations amid rescue operations

The Karnataka government’s SIT will begin a fresh probe into the 2012 Dharmasthala gang rape and murder of Soujanya, following Supreme Court directions. The five-member team will review the case and submit its findings within three months, amid objections over one officer’s inclusion

The NIA arrested four suspected JMB associates in West Bengal, uncovering documents identifying youths allegedly targeted for radicalisation. Investigators said the outfit used Telegram and encrypted chats to recruit and train members, while raising funds and planning terrorist activities through sleeper cells

Security forces in Mizoram seized drugs worth over Rs 846 crore and arrested 930 people, including 111 foreigners, between January and August. Officials reported 635 NDPS cases and 45 drug-related deaths, while authorities intensified border enforcement, awareness campaigns and rehabilitation efforts

Five trekkers have gone missing on the Vasukital trek in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, prompting helicopter and foot searches. The group left on September 25, while heavy snowfall and rain disrupted conditions. Officials said contact with the trekkers has been lost