States

Relatives of South African jurist Navi Pillay in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district celebrated her reported 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recalling her ancestral roots in Pazhaya Vattalagundu and a 2007 family reunion. Her legal career includes landmark contributions to international justice

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed several unhappy Samajwadi Party MLAs would join the BJP, with formalities expected Wednesday. He also alleged Akhilesh Yadav was concerned about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s growing support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

Punjab Police and central agencies are increasingly concerned about dead drops used by smugglers to hide narcotics, pistols and ammunition. Officials warn these concealed supplies could finance criminal activities and facilitate targeted killings of police personnel and politicians, particularly during elections

IIT Madras’ Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Hyderabad-based Medhastra Techsystems to develop indigenous defence artificial intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to combine academic research with industry expertise to deliver field-ready technologies for the Indian Armed Forces and strengthen strategic self-reliance

Former Bharatpur MP Ratan Singh has alleged that his son, Rajasthan PWD executive engineer Rajendra Pratap Singh, was poisoned as part of a family conspiracy. Jaipur police have registered a case, seized CCTV equipment and await forensic reports to determine the cause of death

Maharashtra has formed a high-level committee led by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to assess data centres’ environmental, infrastructural and socio-economic impacts. The panel will recommend sustainable practices, water conservation measures and policy guidelines, submitting its report within three months

The BCCI has launched selection trials for Arunachal Pradesh’s men’s and women’s cricket teams after administrative disputes led to tournament forfeitures. Independent selectors will pick players for upcoming domestic competitions, ensuring the state’s teams participate despite the ongoing legal deadlock

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi criticised Rahul Gandhi’s proposed march to the Supreme Court, calling it an attempt to pressure the judiciary. He urged the INDIA bloc to file a legal petition instead, amid protests over alleged electoral roll irregularities

A 48-year-old man died after an alleged assault over a senior-citizen reserved seat aboard a Delhi Metro train. Police arrested former IAS officer Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son, lawyer Sidharth Singh, and registered a culpable homicide case

  Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau will register two FIRs naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) leader P.A. Mohammed Riyas as accused in separate CMRL-Exalogic cases, following a High Court directive. Vijayan plans to challenge the order before a division bench 

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