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Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1,500 evacuated from Gajapati

Over 1,500 people have already been evacuated, and the Odisha government directed the district administration to be very vigilant to ensure that no person is trapped in floodwater

Current drought situation could be worse than 1972, says Maharashtra CM

The 1972 drought affected nearly 25 million people in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government is taking measures to support farmers amid the current crisis

SC Collegium recommends 12 additional judges as permanent judges in 4 HCs

The appointments cover the high courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati, with five additional judges approved for permanent appointment in Andhra Pradesh

Delhi's sewage challenge: 4 in 10 homes still lack sewer connections

The sewage connection gap highlights the scale of Delhi's infrastructure challenge, with the government linking expanded treatment to its Yamuna clean-up efforts

9 dead after sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida

The sleeper bus caught fire near the 33-km milestone in Greater Noida's Jewar area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday; 20 passengers were rescued safely

No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi

Speaking to participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP's approach to governance would remain rooted in service regardless of how high it rises in politics

Delhi to stay dry as monsoon withdraws; heavy rain expected across India

The IMD said the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date of September 25.

Pak strikes 10 Afghan sites after accusing it of attacks as tensions rise

Islamabad said it targeted sites used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan, a day after Taliban forces allegedly fired drones and shelled Pakistani border posts

India's electrification rate could rise to 32% by 2035: IEA report

The IEA says India's electrification rate could rise from 19 per cent to 32 per cent by 2035, led by transport, while lower fuel imports could reduce its energy import bill.

Trade bodies call for 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest MDR levy

Business associations plan a No UPI Day on October 2 to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate set to apply to UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15

Two in 5 overnight trips in rural India for medical care, shows data

Medical treatment accounts for 38.4% of rural overnight trips, with health journeys costing households far more than leisure travel

Opposition demands CEC's arrest, poll body says 'unanimity' in decisions

Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK step up attack on Gyanesh Kumar over reported objections within poll panel

India's IP challenge shifts from filings to commercialisation: Denmark

With patent filings at a record high, Denmark's Embassy says India must focus on turning intellectual property into viable products and businesses, with better support for MSMEs

SC examines BCI's powers over legal education amid concerns over trust

The Supreme Court will examine whether the BCI's powers over legal education extend to controlling law colleges, while seeking a response to concerns over the PEARL-First trust

Delhi HC rejects CBI plea against Chitra Ramkrishna's bail in NSE case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the CBI's challenge to a December 2022 order granting former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna bail in the alleged employee phone interception case

Merchant bankers must maintain 'Lakshman Rekha' with clients: SAT chief

Justice PS Dinesh Kumar says merchant bankers must maintain professional distance, conduct proper due diligence and advise clients within the framework of law

Delhi govt puts new challan system rollout on hold post advocates' concerns

Delhi Govt put on hold the implementation of its new challan system notification issued on Sept 14, following objections raised by the Coordination Committee of Advocates

Punjab government notifies 8% DA hike for employees and pensioners

The Punjab government on Wednesday notified an 8 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, effective September 1.

'No independent counterweight': SC split on law replacing CJI in EC panel

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the Centre's plea to refer challenges to the 2023 Election Commissioners appointment law to a larger five-judge Bench

BJP reshuffles state in-charges; Smriti Irani, Satish Poonia get new roles

The latest appointments expand the BJP's state-level organisational team, with new in-charges and co-in-charges named across several regions