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The elections to the Rajya Sabha will be held on October 16, 2026

He calls it ‘politically motivated and intended to wreck the bank’, while a plea is pending before Co-operative Audit Director to review audited figures

In a tragic incident, a five-year-old girl was discovered playing near her mother's body in Vaishali district. The child's mother, Asha Devi, was reportedly beaten to death by her husband following a dispute. Family members learned of the incident after a neighbor alerted them about the situation. The police have initiated a search for Sujit, Asha's husband, who allegedly fled the scene.

Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma are optimistic about the potential of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Indian cricket. They emphasise the need for interaction outside cricket to help Sooryavanshi feel comfortable. Iyer acknowledges the challenge of balancing winning and experimentation in upcoming matches against the West Indies. Abhishek highlights the responsibility of senior players to support the young talent during his rise.

In its complaint to the National Human Rights Commission, Satish Vaid cited posts on X and alleged abuse of children for the protest in Mumbai

Actor Sanjay Dutt’s ‘no peace in India’ remark in Shekhar Tonite show sparked a controversy, forcing him to issue a clarification on X

TPCC urges Hyderabad Police Commissioner to investigate who prepared, printed and distributed the forms, how the electoral details of voters were obtained and whether there was a larger conspiracy aimed at influencing electoral rolls

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan accepts a request made by senior counsel Srinath Sridevan to hear the four applications one after the other

The petitions in the Calcutta High Court say that the diversion of over 130 sq. km of pristine tropical forest violated the Forest Rights Act and threatened the Shompen and Nicobarese way of life and culture

Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate won the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Contest with a 1,485-pound pumpkin, beating the runner-up by just one pound. The victory followed six months of daily care, including watering, pruning and soil preparation. The contest also saw two new B.C. records in other giant vegetable categories.

Aspirants protesting against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission have split into three groups after a delegation met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar joining one group’s protest

In India's third ODI against the West Indies, Rohit Sharma displayed remarkable skill by scoring 92 runs amid challenging conditions. Following a string of early dismissals, he adopted a cautious approach before stepping on the gas. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik hailed Rohit's experience as vital for upcoming international matches, particularly in South Africa, showcasing how seasoned players can thrive under pressure.

SIT reportedly finds serious violations of procedures and recommends action against Abdurahiman under Prevention of Corruption Act

A brief interruption during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech at Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a political controversy after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Union ministers Hardeep Puri and BL Verma were not included in this announcement. The election schedule was previously announced by the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has designated two candidates for these polls as well. The final date for filing nominations will be October 6, followed by polling on October 16.

Advocate Guddu Ansari, aged 35, was shot dead by armed assailants near Patel Chowk in Katihar district. The incident occurred around 9am and was captured on video, which is vital evidence for investigations. Local police are examining CCTV footage and the crime scene to identify the suspects involved in the murder. Investigators are also looking into a possible motive linked to an old dispute.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been conferred upon Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on light-gated ion channels and the innovative optogenetics technique. This advancement permits researchers to manipulate the activity of nerve cells in living brains, which holds promise for neuroscience and future medical treatments targeting visual impairments and various neural disorders.

NEET UG has ranked as the world’s fifth-largest examination by applications, with around 25 lakh registrations, according to SBI Research. The report places China’s Gaokao at the top with 1.29 crore candidates. UPSC CSE, JEE Main and UGC NET also feature among major global examinations, highlighting the scale, security and contingency challenges involved in conducting tests for millions of candidates.