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By-elections on Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly seats in West Bengal are scheduled on October 6

This came weeks after the fire safety checks became stringent after a hotel fire killed nine people, including seven Bangladeshi nationals in Kolkata

Records show that in 1951, NRC was prepared across the country by 'copying' data from the Census schedules; the countrywide NRC was never published, except in undivided Assam, which at the time also included Manipur and Tripura

The alliance between the NC and Congress is witnessing persistent tensions regarding political leadership. Recent arguments over the Vande Mataram reveal significant ideological rifts. Echoes of past events, such as the contentious 1987 election, continue to influence NC's political behavior. The long-term success of this coalition hinges on its ability to balance conflicting priorities as they tackle statehood and Article 370 challenges.

Supreme Court ruling in K.C. Cinema vs State of Jammu and Kashmir case termed cinema halls as private properties of its owners and upheld their right to prohibit patrons from bringing outside food and beverages, holding that such restrictions are not against public interest, safety or welfare

Nearly twenty cats were found killed and mutilated in Chembur's Panjrapole area. Local caregiver Rubeena Pathan reported the disturbing discovery to the police. PETA India has announced a reward for information leading to the culprits' arrest. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators of this cruelty. The case is registered under animal cruelty and penal code sections.

He stated in a social media post that Mr. Naidu was illegally imprisoned in the fabricated case for political gains and, for 53 days, the entire Telugu community worldwide supported him

Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models. The iPhone Duo features a large inner display and a smaller outer screen. iPhone 18 Pro models boast a new 48MP camera and extended battery life. All devices run on the powerful A20 Pro chip and offer eSIM-only functionality. Pre-orders and availability dates for India have been announced for these new iPhones.

The State’s next chapter cannot depend on one city; it must be powered by many economic engines beyond Bengaluru

Actress Triptii Dimri gained social media attention after appearing in a livestream. She attended Apple's recent launch event in California, interacting with new devices. Dimri was photographed alongside singer AP Dhillon and Apple CEO John Ternus. The actress is preparing for her role in the upcoming film 'Spirit'. She is also expected to feature in the movie 'Animal Park' next.

Vivian Wilson, daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, leads a provocative fashion campaign that takes aim at artificial intelligence. The new advertisement humorously highlights the limitations of robots in understanding human emotions. This initiative is particularly significant given her complicated relationship with Musk. Wilson raises alarms about AI's effects on creative employment and the environment while promoting the beauty of human flaws and critically examining AI's expanding footprint.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin alleged that slogans associated with a particular religion were raised from the “sacred land” where the purification was performed

NIA chargesheet details Red Fort blast accused Umar-un-Nabi's unusual urine storage. He stored urine in a polythene bag while hiding in Nuh. This detail emerged after a foul smell prompted a house owner's complaint. The agency found PDF material on his pen drives detailing urea nitrate explosive preparation. This revived Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind module was allegedly led by Nabi.

In a Facebook post, former Minister and current Beypore MLA says some people 'derive pleasure from devouring the raw flesh of living human beings through such absurd information — leaked under the guise of an ED investigation’

A Kerala consumer commission ordered a travel agency to refund Rs 82,500. The agency failed to conduct a Bali tour booked by a customer. This failure constituted deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The commission also awarded compensation for mental agony and litigation costs. The travel agency must pay the total amount within forty-five days.

With India set to host the Brics Summit 2026 in Delhi, Chidambaram said the country is part of several major international groupings but questioned whether they had delivered concrete gains for India. "I don't know how many Presidents and how many Prime Ministers are coming. I don't think the last two or three Brics summits have resulted in tangible benefits or tangible results,” Chidambaram told news agency ANI.

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit over AI safety fears two months before his equity vested, forfeiting his stake as the company heads for a reported $2 trillion IPO. The 27-year-old ex-OpenAI researcher said both labs are racing to self-improving superintelligence. Axios reported the forfeited shares. Anthropic alignment lead Evan Hubinger publicly agreed, putting the odds of AI killing all humans above 10 percent within the decade. Anthropic has not commented.

Referring to the case details, Chief Justice Gill said the claim that the impugned land was leased out for 30 years and the counter claim that the allotment was made on lease basis initially for only 11 years needed a close scrutiny