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In a post on X, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said it was a matter of pride for Kannadigas that the historic Mysuru Dasara, a symbol of culture, tradition and spiritual values, would be inaugurated in the divine presence of Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji.

Sharad Pawar ruled out NCP(SP) joining the NDA or merging with another party, saying those who want to join his party are welcome. He also discussed Maharashtra's drought situation and urged party workers to learn AI for future political and election-related work.

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has filed a protest with ICAO against US restrictions on its aviation sector and is seeking restoration of suspended flight routes. Iran said it submitted documents on disruptions and also filed a complaint at the ICJ.

CBDT has extended the deadline for filing the Return of Income from October 31, 2026, to November 21, 2026 for taxpayers covered under the specified audit category.

OpenAI has halted the launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after tests showed it could act beyond user instructions and provide inaccurate task reports.

Indian equity markets opened subdued with Sensex and Nifty down amid rising crude prices and weak global cues.

Actor Allu Sirish has complained to the police about loud music being played at a Hanuman temple. He said the noise has continued even after Ganesh immersion and is disturbing elderly people, children and working residents. Hyderabad Police said the complaint has been forwarded for necessary action.

Ai+ has launched the NovaTab and Nova LapTab in India, expanding into the tablet segment with 5G connectivity, Android 16 and nxtQ OS. The NovaTab targets students and everyday use, while the Nova LapTab focuses on productivity with a larger display, stylus and keyboard support.

A 24-week multicentre clinical trial found Ashwagandha well tolerated with no liver or kidney injury in healthy adults post-COVISHIELD vaccination.

The Sensex plunged 1,124.02 points, or 1.52 per cent, to close at 72,771.72, while the Nifty declined 360.25 points, or 1.56 per cent, to settle at 22,780.25. Selling pressure was broad-based, with losses extending across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed unprecedented uproar during the discussion and passage of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. Four BJP and Congress MLAs were marshalled out amid sloganeering and protests, while BJP members objected to references to autonomy and the pre-1953 situation. The resolution was passed after heated proceedings, with the BJP later walking out of the House.

Rise & Fall Season 2 has witnessed its first major disciplinary action after a heated argument between contestants Siwet Tomar and Shehzad Poonawalla turned physical. Siwet was removed from the show following the altercation in the latest episode

BJP MLAs have served a notice seeking the removal of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging repeated violations of parliamentary rules, constitutional principles and established conventions. BJP MLA R.S. Pathania placed the notice before the Speaker, citing provisions of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Assembly's Rules of Procedure. The notice has been signed by 26 BJP MLAs.

Alia Bhatt shared a romantic birthday wish for Ranbir Kapoor, calling him her cutie and sharing a loved-up moment with her husband. She was seen holding him close and looking into his eyes.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the RBI and NPCI on a petition challenging the 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant transactions above Rs2,000. The court declined to stay the October 15 implementation. The petitioner has raised concerns over transparency, statutory safeguards, merchant impact and possible consumer burden

During the India vs. West Indies match, Virat Kohli was seen holding Apple's slimmest and lightest smartphone, the iPhone Air. Social media users reacted differently to the incident.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for the ninth edition of Le Dfil L'Oral Paris, taking place on 28th September 2026 at Place Joffre, in front of the Eiffel Tower.

UNGA 81 highlights a widening gap between global challenges and the institutions meant to address them, with China, India, the US and other powers offering different visions for the international order.

Videos purportedly show people looting shops at Lovely Professional University's mall during violent protests, with one clip featuring the remark, Bro, we got the PS5. The visuals have not been independently verified, while police are investigating the alleged looting, vandalism and violence.

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy is set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s and revolves around two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, who grow up amid caste divisions, violence and rigid ideas of masculinity

Salman Khan on BB 10 has spoken out against those who create and share fake artificial intelligence (AI) videos on social media. He also discussed how bullying and eve-teasing have found new forms on social media because of AI.

The Supreme Court has taken up on its own proceedings in rape cases which have been reported from Delhi and surrounding areas in recent times, including the case of a minor who was gangraped on a sleeper bus, and observed that the incidents bore painful similarities with the 2012 Nirbhaya case.

High security continued to be deployed around the Shahi Masjid Complex following protests and stone-pelting amid opposition to the proposed removal of the mosque portion.

AIMRA has called for merchant UPI payments to continue under the existing zero-MDR structure. AIMRA Vice President and Delhi-NCR President Tarvinder Singh said the association had chosen October 2 for the protest to draw attention to the concerns of mobile retailers.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma faces scrutiny after a video appeared to show him slapping a man during a Tilak Nagar road inspection.

Shares of National Stock Exchange of India fell below their IPO price and traded over 6 percent lower from the peak after listing.

India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. A comfortable win in the end for the men in blue. With the ball, they fought back after West Indies made a great start. With the bat, India always looked in total control.

The decision was taken after a meeting between the IBA and UFBU at 9:30 pm on Sunday, during which the two sides discussed the demand for a five-day banking week along with other pending issues raised by the unions.

Domestic markets opened lower on Monday as global factors like crude oil and US yields weighed on investor sentiment.

A video of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli from a Thane care facility has drawn concern among fans. In the clip, Kambli spoke about receiving love and care at Nidan while praising its facilities. The former batsman has faced health challenges in recent years, including hospitalisation in 2024 due to multiple medical complications.

Virat Kohli has become only the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs, getting there 74 innings faster than Sachin Tendulkar. He reached the landmark in 46 balls against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kashmera Shah has hit back after Komal Rani Swarnkar made a shocking allegation about Sunita Ahuja. In a social media post, Kashmera said women who focus on and protect their families are often called ude, dominating and selfish.

Sensex and Nifty recovered after recent falls, but sustaining above key levels is vital to strengthen the market recovery.

The move is expected to particularly benefit senior citizens and other users who primarily use their mobile phones for making calls and have little or no requirement for internet data. Such consumers could opt for basic voice and SMS plans instead of paying for bundled data services.

The Centre will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal to streamline insurance services and enhance risk protection for livestock farmers.

Nestle India responded to a Mumbai customer's claim of finding worms in a Maggi packet, assuring strict quality controls are in place.

ACs, TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and other consumer appliances are set to become costlier from October 1, with manufacturers planning price increases amid rising copper, aluminium, steel, crude-linked and freight costs. The hike could be around 5-8% for several categories and marks the industry's third price increase of 2026

The J&K Horticulture Department has established 1,103.79 hectares under high-density apple plantations across Kashmir, benefiting around 4,428 farmers, with Gala and Red Delicious strains accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the area.

The announcement comes amid scrutiny of the Election Commission, while a separate July 29 letter by two Election Commissioners to the Cabinet Secretary has been clarified as concerning a senior Deputy Election Commissioner, not Kuma

On the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025 violence in Leh, climate activist and LAB leader Sonam Wangchuk demanded that the findings of the judicial inquiry headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan be made public. He also questioned the police firing, sought dignified compensation for victims' families and raised concerns over his nearly six-month detention under the NSA.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were spotted together ahead of Love & War. During their photo session, a paparazzo repeatedly called out to Ranbir, to which Ranbir said, Bahot bol raha hai tu ha. (You Are Talking Too Much).

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth said land victory remains the only tangible measure of success in war, despite rapid advances in defence technology and information warfare. He said modern conflicts are becoming increasingly indefinite, with periods of intense fighting followed by pauses.

The central question is not whether Gyanesh Kumar should be held accountable. If the allegations against him are established, he must face due process. The more important question is whether the campaign against him is intended to restore the independence and credibility of the Election Commission.

Since May 2026, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool has provided crucial war-risk insurance to Indian shipping amid rising global conflicts.

DRDO signed a Rs 500-crore project with Zero mK India to build indigenous 20 mK dilution fridge for quantum computing.

Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has sparked fresh social media reactions after a poster showed a vanar character wearing spectacles, with netizens joking about the modern eyewear in the Treta Yuga setting. The film had already faced backlash over Anjali's casting as Mata Sita

JKSSB and JKPSC collected Rs 82.45 crore in application and examination fees over the past 23 months, while only 4,702 of the 12,241 government posts advertised since October 2024 have been filled.

A disciple of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, identified as Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after falling from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka was detained with several activists in Guwahati ahead of the group's regional volunteers' meeting. While being taken away, Ranka alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was scared of CJP exposing school conditions and raised concerns over land, forests and water in Kaziranga.

India's electoral technology must move beyond digitisation towards a transparent, secure and auditable information architecture.