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Order dated September 22, issued by Additional Chief Secretary, directs VACB director to conduct preliminary inquiry against officials responsible for irregularities detected

Minister says Veli will be developed into a transport hub and it has immense potential for development in the transport and tourism sectors, given its proximity to major air, rail, water and road transport networks

Delhi will soon introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System to improve traffic management across the capital. The project aims to adjust traffic signals based on real-time conditions and reduce congestion. Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, will receive priority during peak traffic times. Traffic violations will be monitored using automated systems for enforcement and safety. The rollout will occur in three phases, evaluated to ensure effectiveness and integration.

Russia's new Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones complicate Ukraine's air defense systems due to their high speed and altitude. Ukraine has started utilizing F-16 fighters and new interceptors to counter these advanced threats. Meanwhile, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a turbojet engine for future military applications. The Agniveg loitering munitions demonstrate India's capabilities to strike high-value targets efficiently.

Justice A. Badharudeen reviews information passed by ED to State Police Chief and observes orally that question of whether to conduct a preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR will have to be analysed on ‘a case-to-case basis’

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned increased Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops, fostering agricultural growth for farmers across the country. Additionally, a new financial boost for the Green Energy Corridor-III scheme aims to enhance renewable energy transmission between states. In a bid to alleviate urban traffic woes, Delhi will introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System, leveraging real-time data for improved road safety and optimized traffic flow.

During a rally in Jalandhar, Amit Shah slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing them of allowing drug trafficking to persist in Punjab. He criticized the Chief Minister for failing to tackle the pressing drug problem. Shah assured voters that the Bharatiya Janata Party could eliminate drugs from Punjab within two years, highlighting the BJP's success in drug seizures compared to the Congress.

A consumer commission in Jharkhand has ruled in favor of a customer regarding a defective refrigerator. The customer faced repeated cooling issues and requested a replacement after the refrigerator exploded. The company failed to respond appropriately to the customer's complaints and repair attempts. As a result, the commission ordered compensation along with litigation costs to be paid to the customer. The total financial liability amounts to Rs 1.

Bank customers are advised to organize their visits in light of several upcoming regional and national holidays that will lead to branch closures. Key dates to remember include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 19, which will affect various states. Furthermore, expect closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of October. However, customers can still leverage digital banking for regular transactions during these periods.

CAG finds 2,988 two-wheelers were fined for not wearing seat belts, while 4,786 three- and four-wheelers get challan for not having helmets on their heads

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has committed $36.6 million to expand Community First! Village in Austin. The expansion aims to accommodate up to 1,900 residents experiencing chronic homelessness while adding 127 acres to the site. Infrastructure work is expected to begin in 2023 across properties along Hog Eye Road and Burleson Road. This development is part of a broader campaign to support affordable and permanent housing needs.

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercation between the pilots, leading to a rapid descent of the aircraft. Israeli fighter jets were dispatched due to concerns over a possible hijacking, which were later dismissed. Passengers reported hearing screams and witnessing a violent situation within the cockpit during the incident.

The recent killing of C. Kavin Selvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste youth, just because he was in love with a girl of an intermediate caste, has again spotlighted rampant caste pride in southern Tamil Nadu. P. Sudhakar and C. Palanivel Rajan examine the specific circumstances leading to the murder and also highlight the caste hegemony in the region

In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar expected to be away on India duty, Punjab are banking on Umesh's experience and red-ball pedigree in their bid to win their first Ranji title since 1992.