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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the NMC’s approval of 13,186 additional MBBS seats, taking India’s total undergraduate medical intake to 1,40,214 across 836 colleges for 2026-27. He said the expansion will boost medical education, healthcare capacity and opportunities 

 FPI flows turned negative in September, with Rs 14,474 crore withdrawn through exchanges by September 12, though primary-market investment remained positive. Rising crude prices, Middle East tensions and inflation concerns pressured Indian equities, while DII purchases provided some support 

Tamil Nadu government employees and officials must digitally declare their assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025, by October 31. The revised system requires disclosures through the IFHRMS portal, covering immovable and movable assets, investments, loans and liabilities

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the New Delhi Declaration, praising India’s BRICS leadership. He highlighted its recognition of the Guwahati Declaration on combating narcotics, which seeks stronger information sharing, technology use and cooperation among BRICS anti-drug agencies 

  Three minors aged four to five were detained after alleged vandalism at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district. Police registered an FIR after CCTV footage was examined. Additional security has been deployed as authorities monitor the situation and maintain communal harmony 

A controversy erupted during Rajasthan’s civic elections after a polling staff member allegedly touched former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s feet at a Jodhpur voting booth. The BJP questioned the staffer’s neutrality and sought action, leaving authorities to determine any election-rule violation

The Odisha government has sought CZA permission to retain five rescued orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park. The cubs, rescued from Balasore, are under quarantine and receiving care, while authorities investigate how they reached Odisha and possible international wildlife trafficking links

Vantara said it will comply with the High-Powered Committee’s order allowing elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur, while stressing her chronic health conditions require continued veterinary care. Vantara will support her transition and conduct fortnightly medical examinations after her return

  BSP chief Mayawati criticised the SP, Congress and other opposition parties for using blue symbols while allegedly retaining casteist and narrow-minded attitudes. She accused them of political opportunism, defended the BSP as the genuine Ambedkarite party and questioned Congress’s political prospects 

A four-to-six-week-old elephant calf trapped in a muddy trench at a tea estate near Kaziranga National Park has been rescued and shifted to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation. The dehydrated calf is receiving specialised treatment and round-the-clock care

DMK chief M K Stalin recalled his Emergency-era imprisonment and alleged torture after Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay’s Assembly jaw gesture triggered controversy. Stalin said his broken jaw remains a historical scar, while rejecting corruption allegations and criticising political use of investigations

Congress on Thursday criticised the Modi government over the auction of the Tara coal block in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo-Aranya, alleging it threatens dense forests, tribal livelihoods and wildlife corridors. Jairam Ramesh called the project an “ecocide” despite earlier opposition to new mining

Tripura SEC has found 10,889 nomination papers valid for village committee elections in 587 TTAADC committees scheduled for September 28. Tipra Motha submitted the highest number, followed by CPI(M) and BJP. The poll will be secured by 74 CAPF companies

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said Arunachal Pradesh is integral to India’s unity and highlighted the Northeast’s growing role in national development. Addressing the state Assembly, he praised Arunachal’s biodiversity, agricultural achievements, rising income and rapid road infrastructure growth

A leopard strayed into Kota’s Chattar Villas Garden, triggering panic among morning walkers and fitness enthusiasts. The animal climbed a 40-foot mango tree and was safely tranquilised and rescued after a three-hour operation. It was shifted to Abheda Biological Park 

A Muzaffarnagar court awarded death penalty to a man convicted of burning his wife over dowry demands. Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar said he would rather face death than be known as a coward, asserting judicial independence despite alleged threats from criminals

Devi Ahilya University in Indore will offer former Agniveers a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver to pursue higher education. Eligible candidates must complete four years of service without disciplinary dismissal. The university may also introduce reservations and specialised courses for former Agniveers

Large numbers of young people and Gen Z members gathered in Vadodara to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing enthusiasm over his visit and upcoming development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore. Students also voiced appreciation for initiatives supporting youth, education and economic growth

Odisha Cabinet approved the Shree Jagannath Temple Land Management Rules, 2026, introducing an online system, district-level scrutiny, GIS mapping and transparent valuation for temple land settlements. The rules strengthen oversight, enable appeals, penalise fraudulent claims and replace earlier land management policies

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal shared the stage at a Jaipur rally, sparking speculation over a potential third political front in Rajasthan. Both leaders attacked the BJP and Congress and indicated their cooperation could continue beyond civic polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay attacked the DMK over alleged corruption, citing the Sarkaria Commission report, Veeranam pipeline project and ED allegations. He also warned against derogatory remarks targeting women and defended his political commitment to public service

Jharkhand CID arrested Kundan Kumar in the alleged JSSC-CGL examination irregularities case, taking total arrests to 10. The probe concerns the 2024 recruitment test, whose cancellation was stayed by the Jharkhand High Court following petitions from successful candidates

Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements

Nepal observed a national day of mourning for more than 1,340 victims of devastating Rasuwa flash floods. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing as search operations continue. The disaster displaced thousands of families and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure