Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee

An attempt to derail the Okha-Bhavnagar passenger train near Kundli village in Gujarat was thwarted when the train collided with a piece of iron on the tracks, leading to a three-hour halt and disruption of services

Justice Rajiv Shakdher was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, with a brief tenure until his retirement on October 18, following a notable career marked by landmark rulings, including on marital rape.

As Maharashtra gears up for assembly elections, speculation mounts that Congress may nominate Priya Dutt against BJP's Ashish Shelar in Bandra West, especially after a recent meeting among Congress leaders. Dutt, who previously served as a Congress MP, could pose a significant challenge to Shelar.

An AQI between 0-50 is considered "good", 51-100 "satisfactory", 101-200 "moderate", 201-300 "poor", 301-400 "very poor" and 401-500 "severe."

A devotee at Tirupati claims to have found tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu, amidst previous allegations of animal fat in the prasadam. The TTD has denied these claims, emphasising their strict preparation processes.

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the Governor's approval for an investigation into CM Siddaramaiah regarding alleged irregularities in land allotment, emphasising the validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The incident has raised questions and sparked controversy. Shinde's family has disputed the police's version of events, demanding an independent investigation. A CID team is investigating the encounter, including forensic examination of the police vehicle and statements from the officers involved.

CM Yogi has condemned recent food adulteration incidents involving human waste, calling them "abhorrent" and a serious public health threat. He has announced stringent measures, including intensive inspections, mandatory CCTV installation, and a zero-tolerance policy for violators.

On Monday, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was in Baharagora, Jharkhand, where a video from the event quickly went viral. The central minister's car became stuck in a muddy pothole amidst the rain.

A delegation of 70 individuals from Naxal-affected Bastar visited President Droupadi Murmu to share their struggles and seek support for peace initiatives. The visit, organised by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, highlighted the toll of Naxal violence and the community's hopes for development.

23 police personnel from the Rengakhar police station have been removed from their positions for their involvement in the assault of residents in Loharidih village. This follows the incident on Sep 15, when a mob allegedly set fire to the home of deputy sarpanch Raghunath Sahu, leading to his death.

Interacting with senior officials, Mandaviya discussed ongoing challenges in subscriber services and urged them to motivate their teams to ensure the ELI scheme's success while preventing fraudulent activities. He emphasised the importance of integrity in the implementation of the scheme.

Garuda Aerospace aims to innovate in several areas, developing drones with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, alongside swarm drones, tethered drones, and underwater drones.

BJP leader Devender Singh Rana claimed that National Conference leader Omar Abdullah sought an alliance with the BJP after the 2014 elections, challenging Abdullah's denials.

Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar invited Congress leader Kumari Selja to join the BJP, highlighting internal conflicts within Congress. The assembly elections are set for October 5, with results on October 8.

The Nirbhaya Squad of Mumbai's Dongri Police Station compassionately assisted the woman in delivering her baby on the street, ensuring both mother and child received timely care.

Shinde emphasised the need for cleanliness, particularly in coastal areas. He outlined the state's initiatives, including the Swachh Bharat Mission, which focuses on eliminating single-use plastic.

CM Chandrababu Naidu vowed strict action against those involved in the adulteration of Tirupati laddu ghee, emphasising that pure ghee is now being used and an investigation is underway to gather evidence.

The MNS has announced that it will field a candidate for the Worli Assembly seat, intensifying the rivalry between the two factions of the Thackeray family.

Police believe the family may have died three to four days ago, as the house had been locked and unresponsive during that time, prompting the housekeeper to visit twice, assuming they had traveled to their native village.