IND vs WI 3rd ODI | Bowled with a simple plan, saysNaman Dhir
Though the Punjab all-rounder hasnt had a chance to bat in the first two matches, he gave a decent account himself in the previous game in Guwahati with the ball, returning figures of none for 38 in 6.1 overs, even as the Windies racked up 405 for seven.
Weekend cultural evenings at Rajaji Park amphitheatre in Mangaluru from Oct. 3
Visa in itself does not guarantee entry into India: What does the Delhi HC say?
The Delhi High Court has held that a foreign national does not have an enforceable right to enter India merely because they possess a valid visa. What is the law behind it?
Chitra Sante opens with 88 stalls of artworks
Electric locos to haul six express trains on Pattukottai-Karaikudi section
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Consumer Commission directs Canara Bank to pay 5.04 lakh over unauthorised transactions
The order was passed on September 29, 2026, in a case filed by Siddayya Nandikol of Hirapur against the branch manager, Canara Bank, Station Bazar branch, Kalaburagi.
Pinarayi slams Keralam government over blocking of NOCAPs Facebook page
Pinarayi says the move to restrict the page of the digital media outlet reflects UDF governments intolerance towards criticism and press freedom
Money laundering case: ED arrests Ozone Urbana CMD for cheating homebuyers of over 927 crore
Allahabad HC to hear suo motu PIL on noise pollution after students death
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Gandhis ideals more relevant than ever in todays divided world, says Kollam Mayor
He was inaugurating a public meeting organised jointly by the district administration, the Gandhi Peace Foundation, the Corporation, the District Information Office, and the Education department as part of the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations
Resistance rally and convention against cultural fascism to be held in Dharwad on October 4
Girish Karnads play Tughlaq to be staged in Shivamogga on October 5
Living with stoma and still active at 93 years
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Trains between Bengaluru and Mangaluru to be regulated on October 3, October 4
Passenger killed as omni bus rams tanker lorry near Thoothukudi
Elysium claims the feature event
IND vs WI 3rd ODI | Will Gill & Co. test bench strength in final ODI?
Since the middle and lower order havent had much to do, India should also consider challenging itself by posting a total and defending it now that the series is in the bag
Congresss Karnataka strategy: In power, but still in street protest mode
The Chief Minister and Ministers of the Congress have led protests since the party came to power in May 2023 for multiple causes.
Prices rising fastest for those who can least afford it: Raichur MP
Ahead of the RBIs October 57 MPC meeting, G. Kumar Naik says the discussion on monetary policy should not remain confined to English business media, as rising prices were directly affecting ordinary people.
Asian Games 2026: Lovlina, Parveen and Ankush punch their way to glory
The Indian boxers return with a best ever haul of three gold and as many bronze to top the tally in the sport at the mega event
Interview | Luke Kennard on writing against the technocratic times in his novelBlack Bag
Kennard has based his book on an experiment conducted at Oregon State University in the U.S. in 1967
Madhava Prasad and Athish hit centuries, put TN under-23 in a position of strength
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Sachin Yadav assumes charge as KFON MD
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India womens hockey team wins Asian Games gold after 44 years, qualifies for 2028 Olympics
The Indians were at their best in defence as they thwarted relentless Chinese attack thereafter, including a penalty stroke save by veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia.
Ebola treatment centre was burned down as death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Julien Harneis, the UN senior Ebola coordinator, said creating Ebola transit and treatment centres has been a struggle, requiring money and staff, all of which are in short supply.
At once a paean to the art of making movies and a metacinematic romp through the erotics of cinephilia, Jane Schoenbruns latest is a self-devouring triumph
AAP leader Atishi, party workers detained during Jantar Mantar protest against CEC
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and over 700 other protesters, including prominent AAP leaders and student activists, were detained by Delhi Police during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The protests, organized by opposition parties and student bodies, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and mass voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Despite heavy security deployment, prohibitory orders, and metro station closures in central Delhi, leaders and youth groups marched to voice their dissent against the election commission.
Shweta Kapurs Apartment-88, a new fashion retail experience
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Review | The End of Everything by M. John Harrison: the aliens are here
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Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following flydubai attack
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PM Modi lauds Captain Smit Machchhar; pilot says used every bit of energy to save plane
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A folktale from India about loyalty and friendship.
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BSP is my family: Mayawati's nephew Akash Anand seeks another chance after expulsion
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RajivandRohitdrive to glory in the Rally of Himalayas; Dhritimaan triumphs in two-wheeler category
Andhra dismisses 70 government doctors absent without leave for over a year; 193 more face action
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Watch: Delhi Police detains AISAs Neha Bora and 700 others demanding CECs resignation
Over 700 protesters, including political leaders and student members from bodies like AISA, SFI, and NSUI, were detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar and other locations during demonstrations on October 2, 2026. Organised by opposition parties and student outfits, the protests demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and mass voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Watch: Delhi Police detains AISAs Neha Bora and 700 others demanding CECs resignation
Over 700 protesters, including political leaders and student members from bodies like AISA, SFI, and NSUI, were detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar and other locations during demonstrations on October 2, 2026. Organised by opposition parties and student outfits, the protests demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and mass voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
From Gram Swaraj to SVAMITVA: unlocking the mystery of capital in Madhya Pradesh
Good property records can be the infrastructure of Gram Swaraj in the 21st century, as Madhya Pradesh aims to create clearer spatial and documentary records of rural residential property, reduce disputes, and enable property rights to help the poor participate more effectively in the formal economy
From Gram Swaraj to SVAMITVA: unlocking the mystery of capital in Madhya Pradesh
Good property records can be the infrastructure of Gram Swaraj in the 21st century, as Madhya Pradesh aims to create clearer spatial and documentary records of rural residential property, reduce disputes, and enable property rights to help the poor participate more effectively in the formal economy
From Europe to Gaya: Foreign nationals honor ancestors with Pind Daan
A group of 48 foreign pilgrims from Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal arrived at Devghat in Gaya on Friday morning to perform traditional Pind Daan and Shradh rituals for their ancestors during the Pitru Paksha period. Dressed in traditional attire, the international visitors participated in the sacred rites guided by local priests like Loknath Gaud. The fifteen-day Pitru Paksha observance, which began on September 27 and runs through October 10, continues to draw global attention as a spiritual destination for ancestral homage, reflecting the enduring universal appeal of Gayas ancient cultural heritage.
From Europe to Gaya: Foreign nationals honor ancestors with Pind Daan
A group of 48 foreign pilgrims from Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal arrived at Devghat in Gaya on Friday morning to perform traditional Pind Daan and Shradh rituals for their ancestors during the Pitru Paksha period. Dressed in traditional attire, the international visitors participated in the sacred rites guided by local priests like Loknath Gaud. The fifteen-day Pitru Paksha observance, which began on September 27 and runs through October 10, continues to draw global attention as a spiritual destination for ancestral homage, reflecting the enduring universal appeal of Gayas ancient cultural heritage.
Watch: PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchaar
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Anbil Avan movie review: We appreciate that you tried
Honestly, the audience seems to want Preity Mukhundhan and Ashok Selvan, a beautiful-looking couple, to succeed in Anbil Avan. Yet this romance-thriller set in the hills is bogged down by trope-ridden, unidimensional characters and an endless action sequence
What is the Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Act case all about? | Explained
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Impure movie review: A sharp social satire disguised as a coming-of-age tale
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U.S.-China: A new superpower dtente? | In Focus podcast
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Genuine voters deleted in Vizianagaram under SIR, alleges Jana Chaitanya Vedika
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Srinagar , October 2 : National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of wanting to enslave people of Jammu and Kashmir, as the opposition party termed the proposal for statehood as unconstitutional. Speaking to reporters, Farooq Abdullah stated, The BJP has long wanted to enslave the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is nothing new. Following the Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, he said that questioning and targeting the Chief Minister is part of the legislative process, asserting that the purpose of the Assembly session is to discuss issues, highlight the government's errors and seek its response. Abdullah said, The very purpose of the Assembly session is to hold discussions, bring the government's errors to light, and have the government respond to them. Targeting the Chief Minister is part of this process. Whoever holds this office has to face these things. On September 28, a fresh resolution for restoration of the statehood was passed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Restoration of statehood has been on the National Conference's agenda since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, and recently, the ruling party in the Union Territory has rallied for the demand, taking it even to the national capital. The BJP had protested against the resolution, which was passed amid uproar in the House. The party termed the resolution as a lack agenda and accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of suppressing the voice of the opposition. The BJP also staged protests across Jammu and Kashmir against the Omar Abdullah-led JKNC government. The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly's autumn session was held from September 21 to September 30, according to the official Assembly portal. The seven-sitting session saw legislators raise issues including employment, reservation, regularisation of workers, power tariffs and other public concerns.
Relief reaches 720 flood-hit families in Srikakulams Burja mandal; Allina causeway repaired
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Deepak Kumar arrested in Kotdwar over alleged assault, threats to businessman
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Digger movie review: Alejandro G. Irritu or: How Tom Cruise Learned to Stop Running and Love the Bit
You cant handle the truth to Irritus spectacularly self-conscious apocalypse a maximalist fever dream and grandiose Russian doll of cinematic self-indulgence, with Tom Cruise trapped inside the joke
BJP sought scrutiny not deletion of voters: Karnataka MLA
He alleged that a large number of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in Belagavi were illegally included as voters at the instance of local Congress leaders
Sebi penalises SMC Global Securities for compliance lapses
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Watch: RJD MP Manoj Jha detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar protest site
The advanced contactless and barrierless tolling system eliminates the need for vehicles to stop at toll plazas
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Congress Punjab chief, hands resignation to Rahul Gandhi
Mr. Warring, who headed the State unit for more than four years, stepped down ahead of Assembly polls in Punjab due early next year, amid long-standing infighting
International organisations form alliance for diabetic foot survival and limb preservation
The alliance aims to address gaps in prevention, early detection, timely referral, multidisciplinary care and post-amputation rehabilitation
Ara derailment: Despite Railway Board warning, officials deployed crew without proper route learning
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LG Sinha Attends Gandhi Jayanti Celebration
Srinagar, Oct 2: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes to the citizens of Jammu Kashmir on the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Pujya Mahatma Gandhi and congratulated children participating in cultural programmes as well as the toppers of the district-level symposium on truth and non-violence. The Lieutenant Governor also commended the Kashmiri rendition of Bapus bhajan by Shri Gulzar Ahmed and the Hindi performance by students of Institute of Music and Fine Arts and the skit presented by the Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothibag. Highlighting the significance of 2nd October, the Lieutenant Governor said it is an occasion to reflect on the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, who gave India a new way of thinking, standing against injustice and living with dignity. He emphasized that Gandhi jis legacy of truth and non-violence continues to hold relevance in todays fast-changing, technology-driven world. I believe that revered Bapu has left behind many priceless legacies for us. He gave us a new method, new principles, a new approach to life and a new system that remains alive in the hands of every generation, he said. The Lieutenant Governor noted that while technology has connected people globally, it also raises questions of inclusivity and truth. He cautioned against misinformation and urged the youth to adopt Pujya Gandhi Jis discipline of verifying facts and engaging in dialogue before reacting. He reiterated that Satyameva Jayate truth alone triumphs- must remain a guiding principle for democracy. Bapu understood the relationship between truth and power very deeply. He called his life an experiment with the search for truth. I believe Truth is a spiritual discipline (sadhana). Truth is the habit of looking within oneself. Truth is the habit of verifying before believing any fact or information and truth is the habit of listening and understanding before responding immediately to anything, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stressed that technology should remain under human control and serve as an instrument for progress, not a substitute for conscience. He called upon children and youth to use modern tools responsibly while staying rooted in human values. I want all children and youth to remember that technology is only an instrument and the decision must remain ours. For however powerful the instrument may be, its direction is ultimately determined by the hand that wields it, he said. Underscoring Indias strength in diversity, the Lieutenant Governor said unity must be strengthened through everyday actions of justice, respect, and compassion. He recalled Gandhi jis concern for the weakest person in society and urged citizens to measure progress by inclusivity and welfare. Since ancient times, India has been a land of diversities. Our languages are different, our modes of worship are different, our attire and our customs are different. However, our great tradition has taught us that walking together with diversity is Indias strength. I believe this philosophy is needed today more than ever, he said. The Lieutenant Governor expressed confidence that Gandhi jis philosophy will guide India towards the goal of becoming a Developed Nation by 2047. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has placed before us the blueprint of a Developed India which will be a powerful economy, expand prosperity among the people, expand opportunities, expand dignity and a developed India which will ensure access to justice for every citizen. Pujya Bapu stressed on self-reliance, in which small enterprises of villages play a major role. Hon'ble Prime Minister is working to fulfil those very dreams of Pujya Bapu and the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign is giving new strength to local products, artisans, small enterprises and our farmer so that they can move forward shoulder to shoulder with the global market, the Lieutenant Governor said. He further emphasized the importance of trusteeship, peoples participation and character-building in children, noting that a nations character is its most permanent infrastructure. To build a Developed India, we must prepare our fields, schools, villages, cities, and industries, and above all, we must place special emphasis on character-building in children. Bapu firmly believed that a nations character is its most permanent infrastructure. We often ask what others are doing? Today, on revered Bapus birth anniversary, let us also ask- what am I doing to build a developed India? Am I advancing truth or rumour? Am I engaging in dialogue or merely reacting? Am I uniting my country, or unknowingly dividing it? This alone will be a true tribute to the life-philosophy of Pujya Bapu, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to use the unprecedented power of technology with discipline and responsibility. He urged them to build an India that is modern yet compassionate, prosperous yet just, powerful yet sensitive and above all, united. In 2047, when we celebrate the centenary of independent India, we should not measure Indias success only by infrastructure, but also by how many deprived people we have lifted up with others and how many people we have been able to reach out with opportunities, the Lieutenant Governor said. Ms Sakeena Masood Itoo, Minister for Health & Medical Education, School & Higher Education and Social Welfare Departments; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Padma Bhushan Shri Rajeev Sethi; Padma Shri Dr S.P. Varma, President Gandhi Global Family, J&K; Shri Ram Niwas Sharma; Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; senior officials, prominent citizens, heads of educational institutions, teachers, and students in large number attended the Gandhi Jayanti celebration.
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Srinagar, Oct 2 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean automotive fuel and organic fertiliser. The policy aims to promote investment in CBG production by facilitating the utilisation of diverse organic waste streams, including cattle dung, apple pomace, municipal solid waste, pine needles and crop residues. It seeks to simultaneously address waste management, energy security, rural employment and sustainable agricultural practices. A key feature of the policy is capital expenditure support of 0.50 crore per TPD, with assistance capped at 10 crore per project. Government land will be made available at nominal lease rates of 1 per square metre, with 100 per cent exemption from stamp duty. To facilitate ease of doing business, the policy provides for 60-day deemed approvals for non-statutory permissions through the Single Window Portal, enabling eligible clearances to be deemed granted if not disposed of within the stipulated timeframe. The policy also provides for 100 per cent SGST reimbursement for the first five years of operation, a manpower subsidy of 3,000 per month per local unskilled worker for two years, and interest subvention of up to 2 crore on bank term loans. The Government will also facilitate feedstock aggregation and market linkages for bio-manure, with the policy targeting distribution of bio-manure to 10,000 farmers. The initiative envisages creation of around 2,000 direct rural jobs by 2030, besides generating livelihood opportunities across the CBG value chain. The policy, valid up to 2032, is aimed at creating a conducive ecosystem for green investment while promoting decentralised waste-to-energy solutions and strengthening rural economies. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Minister for Science & Technology Satish Sharma and the Department of Science & Technology for notifying the policy, describing it as an important initiative towards sustainable energy development and a cleaner, more resource-efficient Jammu & Kashmir.
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A Division Bench was considering a petition filed by a woman seeking return of gold ornaments, money, and her share of residential property bought jointly with her husband
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How accurate is Bengalurus AI traffic enforcement? | Explained
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Delhi High Court Removes Two Defendants from Mehta Defamation Suit After Apologies
Srinagar, Oct 02: The Delhi High Court has deleted two defendants from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the court that they had realized their mistake and published apologies over the article at the centre of the dispute. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta had submitted that Defendant Nos. 3 and 5 had published apologies and that the plaintiff was no longer interested in pursuing the proceedings against them. Mehta, who was present in person, also stated the same. The court consequently ordered that the names of Defendant Nos. 3 and 5 be deleted from the array of parties and directed that an amended memo of parties be filed. The order does not adjudicate on the allegations contained in the publication or record any finding that they were false or defamatory. The deletion of the two defendants followed the plaintiff's decision not to pursue the suit against them after their apologies were placed on record. The proceedings, however, continue against Defendant Nos. 1, 2 and 4, Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, The Wire and The Kashmiriyat. The court also allowed applications filed by these three defendants seeking condonation of delay in filing their written statements. Mehta's counsel told the court that although the statements had been filed belatedly, he had no objection to their being taken on record as they were within the outer permissible limit of 120 days, subject to costs. The court accepted the concession and directed that the written statements be taken on record, while imposing costs of 10,000 on each of the three defendants. The amount is to be paid to the plaintiff within four weeks. The plaintiff's side has maintained that the publications contained serious allegations against Mehta and has indicated that the remaining proceedings will centre on the defendants' respective stands in the suit. According to the plaintiff's accompanying statement, Advocate Vasudev Sharan Swain said the apologies tendered by two defendants represented a significant development in the case and that the plaintiff would continue the proceedings against those who chose to contest the allegations. The apologies are not a courtesy. They are an admission. Those who repeated the allegations have now accepted they were wrong. The Wire, the original publisher that was quoted by other platforms, cannot hide behind others. It remains a contesting defendant and will now face trial on the merits. We will pursue this to the end, Swain said. However, the September 30 order itself does not state that The Wire has been directed to face a trial or that the court has determined the publication to be false. It records that Defendant No. 2 remains a party to the suit and that its written statement has been taken on record. The plaintiff's side has also left open the possibility of ending the proceedings against the remaining defendants if they tender apologies similar to those submitted by Defendant Nos. 3 and 5. Learned counsel for plaintiff also submits that if similar kind of apology is given by other defendants, plaintiff would withdraw his case, the order records. Defendant No. 4 sought time to consider the proposal. The plaintiff has separately called for corrections by media platforms that carried the allegations, with his counsel arguing that any correction should receive visibility comparable to that given to the original publication. You cannot destroy a reputation with a headline and then bury the apology in a footnote. The damage must be undone. The truth must be published as loudly as the lie, Swain said. The plaintiff's accompanying statement further says that Mehta's case concerns allegations relating to corruption, abuse of office and alleged public wrongdoing. These are allegations forming part of the plaintiff's case; the High Court's September 30 order does not make findings on their truth or falsity. The court has listed the matter for further consideration on December 15, 2026.
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New islands appear after Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
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Can no longer accept 'wrong policies': Ex-Rajasthan Minister Vishvendra Singh quits Congress
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ED summons Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy in money laundering case linked to Vivekananda Reddys murder
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Indian women's recurve archery team wins historic gold; Men's & mixed combos claim silver
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