A stampede-like situation at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Karur rally tragically led to 10 deaths and 30 injuries. Vijay briefly paused his speech to aid supporters before resuming to attack the ruling DMK over an unfulfilled airport promise and a former minister's controversial reputation.

The BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after a video showed her clapping to a song 'Kaaba in my heart' sung by a TMC MLA at a Durga Pandal. BJP leaders called it appeasement politics and an attack on Hinduism, questioning the appropriateness of the song during Navratri. They warned of trampling Sanatan Dharma for radical votes.

TVK chief Vijay campaigned in Namakkal, accusing DMK of secret dealings with BJP and vowing to face them in 2026. He promised stringent measures against kidney theft, linking it to a DMK MLA's hospital and the government's failure to uplift weavers, whose plight drives such heinous acts.

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman, detailed her distressing deportation from the US after three decades, alleging severe mistreatment by ICE, including being denied a bed despite double knee replacements. Her unsuccessful appeals preceded her repatriation.

Tej Pratap Yadav, after forming Jan Shakti Janta Dal, criticised RJD and his brother Tejashwi for not featuring their parents' photos on party posters. He defended his own choice, stating that his parents belong to RJD, and they were in his heart. RJD supremo Lalu Prasad expelled him from the party for six years, citing ignorance of «moral values» in his personal life.

Delhi's Patiala court granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur in the BMW accident case that tragically killed a finance ministry official. However, the court sharply questioned an ambulance's conduct, which arrived at the scene but left within 30 seconds without transporting the injured. It asked if this constituted medical negligence, highlighting the ambulance's duty to assist accident victims.

The Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi's new scheme providing Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women in poll-bound Bihar, labeling it «vote revdi» and «vote chori.» Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of hypocrisy, highlighting his previous criticism of Karnataka's similar welfare scheme while now implementing one himself just before elections.

Terrorists are positioned at Line of Control launch pads, actively seeking to infiltrate Kashmir before the onset of winter, a senior BSF officer confirmed. Security forces remain highly alert and fully prepared to thwart these attempts, which typically increase ahead of snowfall. Two infiltration bids have already been foiled this year due to tight security and modern surveillance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha's Jharsuguda, spanning railways, healthcare, telecom, and education. He commissioned 4G mobile towers, flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express, and laid foundations for hospital upgrades, expanding IIT seats. The event also saw the PM hand over housing scheme sanctions.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajiv Krishna affirmed that ensuring the rule of law is essential for achieving the state's Viksit UP Vision 2047 development goals. He highlighted how improved law and order has significantly boosted investor confidence and changed perceptions, outlining ten key police priorities including zero tolerance to crime, women's safety, and cybersecurity for future growth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public meeting in Odisha, accused the Congress of looting people and taxing low-income groups, contrasting it with BJP's relief efforts like raising income tax limits and reducing GST. He launched development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore, emphasising Odisha's progress under a 'double-engine' government and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.

Ladakh DGP briefed on the September 24 violence, where 17 CRPF personnel and over 70 civilians were injured during protests. He accused environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk of sabotaging ongoing government discussions with local bodies regarding 6th Schedule status and statehood, leading to the violent clashes and property damage.

India strongly rebutted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s UN General Assembly address, labeling his remarks as «absurd theatrics» and accusing Pakistan of glorifying terrorism. Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot highlighted Pakistan's history of sheltering terrorists and its role in the Pahalgam attack. Sharif, conversely, accused India of unprovoked aggression, targeting civilians, and falsely claimed shooting down Indian jets.

The Supreme Court, acknowledging its previous cracker ban in Delhi-NCR was breached, directed the Centre to create a mechanism by October 8 for only green crackers. This aims to balance air quality with livelihoods, allowing production of NEERI/PESO-compliant green crackers. Their sale in Delhi-NCR is pending further orders, with enforcement gaps highlighted.

India strongly countered Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UN remarks, where he claimed Pakistan downed Indian jets and praised Trump for a ceasefire. India's UN representative, Petal Gahlot, refuted this, stating «Operation Sindoor» was an Indian action against terrorists in Pakistan and that Pakistan had pleaded for a ceasefire after threatening more attacks.

The Supreme Court reversed its earlier decision, reinstating JSW Steel's revival plan for bankrupt Bhushan Power and Steel Limited. This ruling allows JSW to continue transforming BPSL into a profitable entity after a significant Rs 20,000 crore investment, upholding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code's objectives and the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom.

MEA strongly refuted Nato chief Mark Rutte's claims that PM Modi questioned Russian President Putin about his Ukraine strategy due to US tariffs. The MEA asserted no such conversation occurred, urging Nato for greater accuracy in public statements. India continues its discounted Russian oil imports, defending them as vital for national economic security.

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif delivered a bizarre UN speech, falsely claiming victory over India and praising Trump for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump's new 100% tariff on imported branded drugs has unsettled markets, raising concerns for India's $10bn pharma exports, especially if branded generics are included, prompting a search for new markets.

The Supreme Court today ruled that candidates registered as voters in multiple constituencies are barred from contesting elections. Dismissing the Uttarakhand SEC's appeal, the apex court upheld the High Court's stay on a circular that permitted such candidates in panchayat polls, deeming it contrary to statutory provisions.

India's iconic MiG-21 warbird completed its final flight from Chandigarh after six decades of service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the decommissioning, hailing it as a transformative symbol of India's air power and its strategic partnership with Russia. He praised its versatility across multiple roles, establishing India's global air power.

Ladakh Police arrested activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday under NSA charges. This action followed violent clashes in Leh where four protesters died. Mobile internet was suspended as a precautionary measure. Wangchuk had ended his hunger strike for Sixth Schedule protection and statehood. His FCRA license was revoked earlier. Ladakhi organizations planned further talks with the MHA committee.

Sonam Wangchuk, the inspiration for the '3 Idiots' protagonist, has emerged as a prominent political activist for Ladakh. He has undertaken multiple hunger strikes, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protection for the region's indigenous people, citing concerns over resource exploitation post-Article 370 abrogation. His latest fast concluded after violent protests erupted across the region.

Jammu police arrested a Haryana native for the alleged murder of a Mumbai woman, Mehjabeen Akil Sheikh, who died on August 29 after being shot at a physiotherapy centre. Initially reported as a road accident, a SIT is now probing the incident and the role of suspended cops who allegedly overlooked suspicious activities at the centre.

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha reopened 12 tourist destinations after a crucial security review meeting, asserting that the war against terrorism is not over. He directed forces to remain on high alert and continue stringent action against the terror ecosystem. These sites, closed following an April 22 attack, will reopen from September 29.

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea for a court-monitored investigation into the June 12 Air India crash that killed 260 people. The petition challenges the official report blaming pilots, citing inconsistencies and suggesting Boeing's potential design flaws are being overlooked to evade liability. The court also criticized selective leaks of the preliminary report, tagging this plea with a similar pending case.

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government launched a Rs 7,500-crore DBT scheme, transferring Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women for empowerment. PM Modi used the virtual launch to attack the RJD, urging women to ensure NDA's return. This election-eve initiative, similar to successful schemes elsewhere, faces opposition criticism as a voter bribe.

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) rejected claims of a «foreign hand» in recent Leh violence, which left four dead and 90 injured. LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay alleged police and CRPF used excessive force, firing directly at protesters without standard crowd-control measures, despite youth going «out of control.» He demanded a judicial probe into the incident.