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Cabinet clears 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, 86k students to benefit
The Union Cabinet has approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas with Balvatikas under NEP 2020, with Rs 5,862 crore funding over nine years and focus on underserved districts
 "Cabinet clears 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, 86k students to benefit")
Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year
The environment ministry said Delhi's average AQI dropped to 164 in Jan-Sep 2025, with no 'severe' days recorded, while PM2.5 and PM10 levels fell to their lowest since 2018, excluding 2020
 "Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year")
From gems to gadgets, Delhi lost over $680 crore to theft in 2023
The city reported 'property theft', as categorised by the police, worth ₹688.6 crore in 2023. Of this, the police recovered property valued at ₹99.7 crore - a recovery rate of 14.5%
 "From gems to gadgets, Delhi lost over $680 crore to theft in 2023")
FM to kick off nationwide campaign on unclaimed financial assets on Oct 4
The campaign will be inaugurated by the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister on October 4 from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an official statement said
 "FM to kick off nationwide campaign on unclaimed financial assets on Oct 4")
PM unveils ₹100 coin and stamp with first depiction of Bharat Mata
The postal stamp features RSS swayamsevaks' participation in the 1963 Republic Day Parade, underlining the organisation's historic contributions
 "PM unveils ₹100 coin and stamp with first depiction of Bharat Mata")
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: History, significance and all about 'father of nation'
On October 2, people around the world will celebrate the 156th anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's birth, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, as the International Day of Non-Violence
 "Gandhi Jayanti 2025: History, significance and all about 'father of nation'")
Himachal delegation holds talks with Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo
The Himachal team included senior officials, MLAs, and representatives from the state's industries
 "Himachal delegation holds talks with Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo")
Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27")
Delhi air pollution system predicted very poor air quality at 80% accuracy
Launched in 2018 after a series of smog episodes and dust storms, Delhi's AQEWS is run by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
 "Delhi air pollution system predicted very poor air quality at 80% accuracy")
Kovind to attend RSS Vijayadashami event; a look at past chief guests
The Sangh is currently holding its centenary celebrations across the country and as a part of those celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event in New Delhi on Wednesday
 "Kovind to attend RSS Vijayadashami event; a look at past chief guests")
Cabinet approves widening of Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715
The project will include wildlife-friendly features planned for the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) section in Assam. It also involves building an elevated corridor spanning approximately 34.5 km
 "Cabinet approves widening of Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715")
Bihar election 2025: How caste coalitions will drive strategies and outcome
With new caste survey data in hand, parties are recalibrating alliances, seat-sharing, and candidate choices, as traditional blocs like Yadavs, Kurmis, and EBCs remain pivotal
 "Bihar election 2025: How caste coalitions will drive strategies and outcome")
Centre launches 'Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' mission with ₹11,440 cr outlay
The Centre has cleared a six-year ₹11,440 crore plan to raise pulses production to 35 million tonnes by 2030-31 with assured procurement and farmer support
 "Centre launches 'Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' mission with ₹11,440 cr outlay")
Haryana govt gives relief to farmers, defers loan, power bill repayments
CM Sainin informed that through the e-Kshatipurti portal, the government on Wednesday transferred the compensation amount of Rs 4.72 crore into the accounts of 2,386 people whose houses got damaged
 "Haryana govt gives relief to farmers, defers loan, power bill repayments")
Didn't retaliate against 26/11 attacks under pressure from US: Chidambaram
Former Home Minister P Chidambaram reveals that he considered taking active retaliatory action against Pakistan after Mumbai terror attacks and discussed this with then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
 "Didn't retaliate against 26/11 attacks under pressure from US: Chidambaram")
RSS rooted in faith in democracy, 'One India, Great India' belief: PM Modi
The commemorative ₹100 coin has a National Emblem on one side and on the other, there is an image of Bharat Mata
 "RSS rooted in faith in democracy, 'One India, Great India' belief: PM Modi")
Husband can't claim sole ownership of joint property over EMI payments: HC
A bench of justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar made the observation on September 22
 "Husband can't claim sole ownership of joint property over EMI payments: HC")
Festival organiser arrested, Zubeen's manager remanded to 14 days' custody
The duo was arrested and brought to Guwahati from Delhi in connection with the singer's death in Singapore
 "Festival organiser arrested, Zubeen's manager remanded to 14 days' custody")
Mumbai records highest economic fraud cases among metros in 2023: NCRB
However, as compared to the number of economic offences Mumbai reported in 2022, it saw a dip in such cases in 2023
 "Mumbai records highest economic fraud cases among metros in 2023: NCRB")
Commercial LPG cylinders get costlier from today: Check new prices here
Oil marketing companies have increased the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by up to ₹15 starting October 1
 "Commercial LPG cylinders get costlier from today: Check new prices here")