A video circulating online shows passengers on the Purushottam Express allegedly stealing bedrolls from the First AC coach, causing widespread condemnation. Railway personnel confronted a family accused of packing bedsheets and towels, leading to a dispute. This incident highlights a new challenge for Indian Railways, already struggling with overcrowding and cleanliness, as passengers reportedly steal onboard property.

A mysterious streak of light dazzled residents across Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon, sparking speculation about its origin. Eyewitnesses reported a fiery trail fragmenting in the night sky around 1:20 AM on Saturday. While some suspected a meteor shower or satellite debris, a Grok comment suggested it could be space debris from a Chinese rocket re-entering the atmosphere.

Chhattisgarh's Deputy CM Vijay Sharma expressed the government's willingness to consider peace negotiations with CPI(Maoist), contingent on an immediate halt to civilian killings and IED removal. Despite the offer, Maoist violence persisted, raising doubts about the sincerity of the proposal. The government awaits a final decision from top leadership while maintaining counter-Naxal operations.

Bihar is bracing for state elections, likely in two phases starting early October, pitting CM Nitish Kumar's NDA against a determined opposition. Caste dynamics, intensified by the state's recent caste count revealing a significant OBC/EBC population, are expected to heavily influence the polls.

The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team. This SIT will investigate alleged vote deletions in the Aland assembly segment. The move follows Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the Chief Election Commissioner. Gandhi claimed the CEC protected those deleting votes. The Election Commission refuted Gandhi's claims. The EC stated no online deletion by the public is possible.

Under the PM-Usha Scheme, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College hosted a lecture on traditional versus new media, attended by 200 students. Manokriti Bedi discussed misinformation risks and lead generation challenges. Principal Ajay Sharma encouraged independent thinking, while Priya Chadha stressed responsible social media use and newspaper reading.

After years of campaigning for Shankar, a young activist is now urging action to save Rambo, the last African elephant in Mysuru Zoo

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government for failing to address repeated bomb threats targeting Delhi schools. Several schools, including DPS Dwarka, received threats, causing widespread panic and evacuations. Kejriwal highlighted the lack of arrests or action taken despite a year of such incidents, questioning the government's ability to ensure the capital's security.

Counter Intelligence Kashmir conducted searches at multiple locations across seven districts in the Valley on Saturday, targeting terror-related activities. The coordinated operation spanned eight locations in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Kupwara, Handwara, Pulwama, and Shopian, following warrants obtained from a competent court. This crackdown follows a deadly terror attack in April where 26 civilians were killed in Anantnag.

A soldier critically wounded in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening has died. The gunfight broke out during a joint search operation by the Army and J&K Police in the Seoj Dhar forest area. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are continuing search operations for the two to three terrorists believed to be hiding in the difficult terrain.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported the death of singer Zubeen Garg, 52, in Singapore, where authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding his scuba diving accident. An autopsy is expected, and efforts are underway to repatriate his remains to Assam. Leaders including Prime Minister Modi and Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences, recognizing Garg's significant contribution to music and Assamese culture.

Mehbooba Mufti has urged Amit Shah to review Yasin Malik's terror funding case, citing his commitment to non-violence and past dialogues facilitated by Indian agencies. She emphasized Malik's shift to peaceful means in 1994, encouraged by back-channel understandings. Sajad Lone criticized Mufti's appeal as hypocritical, questioning the sincerity of seeking clemency for the JKLF leader.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is developing a powerful 200 MWe reactor to significantly enhance the endurance of the Indian Navy's future submarines, including the S-5 class. This upgrade, more than doubling the power of existing reactors, is crucial for strengthening India's sea-based nuclear deterrent amidst China's growing naval capabilities.