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The court refuses requests made by the ECI’s side to at least give five or six months instead of the three-month window

High Court criticises the actors’ association over the high number of petitions arising from disputes between its members; observations made while considering a petition to quash an FIR lodged against actor Lakshmipriya

Official sources say the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details; the tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light

India's artillery has historically shaped warfare since the mid-14th century and continues to modernize today. Recent operations have demonstrated the effectiveness of long-range firepower against adversaries across different borders. The Regiment of Artillery has expanded in capabilities, introducing advanced systems such as the Pinaka and Dhanush. There is a focus on integrating Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance for more effective operations.

Protestors clashed with police over plans to demolish part of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh; at least 7 people arrested and 5 content creators booked for ‘spreading misinformation’

He challenges UDF government and the Dairy Development department to supply evidence of corruption; says that people cannot be blamed for suspecting that the dissolution was part of a clandestine move to destroy Milma

Vithya Ramraj broke PT Usha’s 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking a personal best 54.75 seconds to win bronze at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian hurdler had equalled Usha’s 55.42-second mark at Hangzhou in 2023. A trucker’s daughter from Coimbatore, Ramraj has since represented India at the Paris Olympics and won another bronze at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.

Avinash Sable secured fourth place in the men's 3000m steeplechase, just shy of a medal with a season-best finish of 8:21.67. In a brighter moment for India, Vithya Ramraj clinched a bronze in the women's 400m hurdles, achieving a personal best of 54.75 seconds. Meanwhile, Seema Kaliramna came close in the women’s discus throw, missing the podium with her throw of 59.88m.

Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan urged the Union and State governments to secure the safe return of more than 1,500 Malayali students from Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar back to Delhi and then to Kerala, amid violent protests and 10 days of class suspensions following allegations of sexual assault.

The home ministry has issued orders for the abolition of 34 sanctioned posts of the CISF at Patanjali Food and Herbal Park. This decision follows the withdrawal of CISF security services, which took place on May 4, 2026. The CISF had been providing security at the site since June 2015, after a violent incident. The ministry also instructed the CISF to ensure all outstanding dues are settled with the management.

A damage control team boarded the Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying 9,000 tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members, after its engine failed and a ballast tank flooded

“We will send a central team to Karnataka on October 3 to assess the drought situation. I have spoken with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who is concerned as well, and we will send a central team there too. I, along with my team, will personally visit the States facing this crisis,” Mr. Chouhan said

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford following reports of suspicious activity involving three vans. Police responded efficiently after a local farmer reported hooded men approaching the military airbase, prompting a major security operation. Initial detentions were made under explosives legislation, subsequently leading to terrorism suspicions. Investigators are examining potential connections to hostile state actors amid heightened security concerns.

A four-wheeler and three mobile phones are also seized in the forest near Veeraballi; police ask people to report suspicious activity in forest areas

Nidhi Tiwari, a 30-year-old social media influencer, was found hanging at her residence in Singrauli. Her family reported that she had recently spoken to a youth from another state before her death. The local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have taken her body into custody. Tiwari had a significant following on social media, indicating her influence in the community.

David Robinson embarked on his journey of educational philanthropy while still in the NBA, beginning with a commitment to fund scholarships for fifth-graders. His vision led to the establishment of Carver Academy, supported by $9 million aimed at enriching the lives of children in San Antonio. Over time, the initiative grew, increasing scholarship amounts and forming partnerships to broaden educational access.

Derek Jeter and his father, Dr. Charles Jeter, launched the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996 during Jeter’s rookie MLB season to encourage young people to avoid drugs and alcohol and pursue healthier lifestyles. Thirty years later, Turn 2 has given back more than $48 million. Its Turn 2 Us programme has also reached more than 30,000 students, families and school staff through community and school-based initiatives.