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The top court directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Union government, to file a detailed affidavit within three weeks setting out the arrangements made for the library

Forest Department officials later reached the spot in Kollam and drove the elephant back into the forest

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Bagchi and Mohana sought responses from the Election Commission, the Centre, the CEC and the other two election commissioners before examining whether the poll panel's statutory procedure was followed. The bench refused to pass an immediate order seeking the suspension of CEC , while considering the controversy over Form 6, which was one of the central issues raised in the petitions.

Mamata Banerjee's lawyer issued a legal notice to two hospitals over "unauthorised" medical record disclosures. This followed allegations made by West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari about her 2021 leg injury. Adhikari claimed that her injury was "faked" during the assembly elections, where she campaigned from a wheelchair. The notice sought clarification on how her medical records were revealed without permission.

Litigant’s counsel chose to withdraw the plea after Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan said that it had been filed casually and for publicity without any research

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, grant liberty to the petitioner, who had challenged the constitutional validity of the no-fare bus travel scheme for women, to work out other remedies available under the law

Process of elections to be completed in next 10 days; will begin from October 7 and come to end on October 16, 2026

Meta has parted ways with several employees from the acquired startup Virtue AI after only four months. Co-founders Bo Li, Dawn Song, and Sanmi Koyejo were among those let go due to workplace differences. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in enhancing AI safety and security within the company. The hiring aimed to strengthen Meta's capabilities as concerns about advanced AI systems grow.

Many parks in Noida and Ghaziabad are facing alarming issues related to insufficient lighting and inadequate security measures. Residents are increasingly hesitant to enjoy these public spaces after sundown, as broken streetlights diminish safety and invite undesirable activities. Despite notifying the relevant authorities regarding these pressing concerns, timely improvements are desperately needed to restore community trust and ensure public safety in these areas.

Bankers expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points soon. This marks the end of the rate-cutting phase that began in February 2025. Economists predict inflation will exceed the RBI’s forecasts, necessitating tightening. Experts anticipate resilient growth will provide the RBI room to act despite external pressures. The focus will remain on managing liquidity and aligning rates with policy measures.

Bangladesh is optimistic that India will expedite the extradition process for former PM Sheikh Hasina. Indian high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stated that legal processes are currently in motion. State Minister Shama Obaed Islam emphasized the importance of political will from both nations. Meanwhile, outgoing Bangladeshi high commissioner Riaz Hamidullah met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar to discuss mutual interests.

India is expected to achieve close to 8% economic growth, aided by recent reforms and increased investment. The resilience of the economy is attributed to strategies implemented over the past decade and strong domestic demand. Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the significance of the financial sector and external management in supporting growth. Further opportunities are anticipated in the coming years, particularly in AI and infrastructure financing.

An Omani co-pilot attacked the captain of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. Following the assault, he attempted to crash the aircraft into the Saudi desert. Investigators are looking into whether the co-pilot cut the engines' fuel supply during this crisis. Emergency codes were transmitted to air traffic control indicating both a general emergency and a suspected hijacking.

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed its position as the highest-grossing film following a re-release. The film surpassed Avatar's total box office earnings by a narrow margin after its Encore re-release. Despite a drop to seventh place domestically, additional earnings helped Endgame regain the crown. Marvel Studios expressed gratitude to fans for their support through social media messages. The success of Endgame coincides with anticipation for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.

Travis Kelce-backed Six Flags is making a major sustainability move as Magic Mountain’s new solar parking project powers two parks. The 12.37 MW installation covers 4,315 spaces and is expected to generate 20.8 million kWh annually. The project also includes an 8 MWh battery and 109 EV charging stations. Kelce joined Six Flags as a 2026 brand ambassador, adding star power to the company’s latest green initiative.

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission in India. He highlighted the issue of illegal removal of voters from electoral lists, especially in West Bengal. Nariman noted that 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised, with many not having access to justice. He emphasized the need for reform in the appointment process of election commissioners to ensure fairness.

The United States has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into a suspected terror plot. The withdrawal occurred shortly after several people were arrested in connection with the alleged attack plans. British authorities indicated potential Iranian involvement, while Tehran firmly denied these claims and summoned the British ambassador. Additionally, the US maintains military presence in the Middle East with several ships heading to the region.