A government school teacher in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has been dismissed from service following his alleged involvement in the rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old girl. The dismissal was enacted under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, with authorities citing the case as "rarest of the rare."
India's kurash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with Vipin Kumar's pre-quarterfinal defeat in the men's 66kg event. He lost to South Korea's Hyeonsu Yoon, marking the end of India's participation in the sport with one bronze medal won by Pincky Balhara.
The 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship will feature two-time champion Vaidehee Chaudhari and defending men's champion Manish Sureshkumar leading a highly competitive field. The tournament, held from October 5 to 17, will include top national players across men's, women's, boys', and girls' categories.
A 19-year-old B.Com student, Yogesh, was allegedly stabbed to death in Bengaluru following a quarrel between two groups outside his college. Police are investigating the incident, with four to five suspects involved, though only one has been identified so far.
The Anti-corruption Bureau in Jammu and Kashmir has arrested a senior government officer and a middleman for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The officer, Naseer Ahmad Khan, from the Agriculture Department, was accused of demanding Rs 2 lakh from a seed dealer, with Rs 1 lakh already paid. The arrests were made during a trap laid by the ACB.
A 35-year-old dance teacher in Odisha was arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old Dalit student during a festival event. The accused also threatened the victim, who later reported the incident to her parents, leading to the teacher's arrest under various acts including POCSO and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction to operate four debit-frozen bank accounts, upholding a Calcutta High Court order. The accounts, holding around Rs 804 crore, are under investigation due to alleged cash deposits and a factional dispute within the party. The court noted the Election Commission's symbol freeze and requested the High Court to expedite the larger adjudication.
'It is unfortunate that the Chairman of Tata Sons, a Company renowned for setting high standards of corporate governance, is contending reappointment on such an untenable interpretation of the Articles'.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced a partnership with JSW MG Motor India, making the British automotive brand the title sponsor for the 2026-27 season. This marks the return of a title sponsor to India's premier football league after three seasons, with the league to be known as the MG Indian Super League.
NCP (SP) Beed Lok Sabha MP Bajrang Sonwane has alleged a politically motivated conspiracy to implicate his son, Saurabh Sonwane, in the murder of hotelier Vilas Ghule. The MP presented an audio clip purportedly showing a jailed accused instructing an aide to frame his son, and announced plans for a Rs 500 crore defamation suit and seeking FIRs against those involved.
Indian cyclists experienced early eliminations in the men's omnium, women's sprint, and women's madison events at the Asian Games. Harshveer Singh Sekhon finished 10th in the men's omnium points race, while Keerthi Rangaswamy Chikka and Celestina failed to advance past the 1/16-final repechages in the women's sprint. The women's Madison team also did not finish their event.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) next week that seeks the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and challenges the alleged unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission without the approval of two other Election Commissioners.
A 27-year-old man in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district allegedly beat his 58-year-old mother to death with a stick following an argument about his wife leaving him. The accused, Pawan, had a history of quarreling with his parents over his wife's departure six years ago. Police are searching for Pawan, who fled after the incident.
Indian judoka Inunganbi Takhellambam has reached the bronze medal contest in the women's 70kg category at the Asian Games after winning her repechage bout. Her journey included an ippon victory and a walkover. Meanwhile, Yamini Mourya's campaign in the women's 57kg category concluded after defeats in the quarterfinals and repechage rounds. The article also explains key judo terms like ippon, yuko, and Fusen-gachi.
'Your retirement corpus isn't just a big pile of cash for 'one day' -- it is the salary you pay yourself when you no longer want to go to work.'
A 26-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar reported being raped at gunpoint by a masked man who entered her rented flat. Police have launched an investigation, conducted a medical examination, recorded her statement, and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused. The opposition BJD has also raised concerns about women's safety in the city.
'Separate needs from wants and minimise discretionary spending.'
A 25-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, leading to a dowry death case being registered against her husband and his parents. Her father alleged that she was harassed for dowry and ultimately killed. Two arrests have been made in connection with the case.
A special SC/ST court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a couple, Sonu and Monakshi, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 21-year-old Dalit youth, Ankit. The incident, which occurred in January 2024, stemmed from the victim's 'one-sided love' for Monakshi, leading to a fatal assault at the couple's residence.
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has threatened to suspend the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) due to its failure to finalise a new constitution and hold elections as directed by the Delhi High Court. The international body cited breaches of good governance principles and has given EFI until September 28 to provide an explanation before its board considers suspension on October 13. The crisis stems from long-standing governance disputes and divisions within the ad-hoc committee appointed to oversee the federation.
A curative petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the September 23 split verdict on the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The petition, filed by Jaya Thakur, alleges a "reasonable apprehension of bias" due to claims that Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's son is a standing counsel for the Election Commission, raising questions about judicial propriety.
Police in Shamli district have arrested Rohit alias Ladla, an alleged conspirator in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan. Rohit is reportedly a friend of Mohit, one of the accused killed in a police encounter. Two alleged shooters were previously killed, and three other accused remain at large with a reward announced for their capture.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.
Indian track and field athlete Tejaswin Shankar earned a bronze medal in the men's decathlon at the Asian Games in Nagoya. He secured his position by winning the final event, the 1500m race, accumulating a total of 7,934 points.
The Delhi High Court has declined to intervene in the Centre's decision not to send an Indian contingent for the men's 94 kg Jiu-Jitsu category at the Asian Games, dismissing a petition by athlete Shubham Kumar. The court stated it cannot compel participation when authorities have made a decision, especially as the Games have already commenced, rendering effective relief impossible.
A 39-year-old woman, Pinki, was arrested in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri for allegedly using her minor son to sell ganja. Police apprehended her after finding her 14-year-old son with suspected ganja pouches. Pinki, who has previous NDPS Act cases, was found with additional ganja, bringing the total recovery to 43 pouches. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act and Juvenile Justice Act.
The Supreme Court has ruled that an investigating agency must seek a magistrate's approval for re-arresting an individual if they were previously released due to a breach of constitutional rights, such as not being informed of arrest grounds or being detained beyond 24 hours. This judgment reinforces the importance of Articles 22(1) and 22(2) and introduces stricter accountability measures for police officers.
Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna achieved a personal best but narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth at the Asian Games. China dominated the event, securing gold and silver, while Thailand took bronze. Another Indian athlete, Sanya Yadav, placed eighth.
Young Indian golfer Kashika Misra has taken the lead in the AM Green IGPL after firing a 6-under round, bringing her closer to becoming only the second Indian woman to win a mixed professional golf event. She holds a one-shot lead over Arjun Prasad, with other notable players like Kapil Kumar and Kanav Chauhan also in contention. Misra expressed satisfaction with her performance and aims to maintain her form.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated archers Chikitha Taniparthi, Vennam Jyothi Surekha, and Prithika Pradeep for winning a gold medal in the women's compound archery team event at the Asian Games 2026. He also extended wishes to all Indian athletes and highlighted the inspiring nature of their achievements, which also included a mixed team gold and an Olympic quota for the 2028 Olympics.
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested two middlemen and detained a Central GST superintendent for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe to settle tax evasion matters and activate a firm's account.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a resolution in the assembly demanding the urgent restoration of full statehood for the union territory. The resolution, which referenced previous autonomy resolutions, led to intense protests and "ugly scenes" from opposition BJP members, resulting in the adjournment of the House. Abdullah highlighted the unfulfilled promise by the Government of India regarding statehood after delimitation and elections.
Indian golfer Avani Prashanth did not make the cut at the Buccellati Ladies Italian Open in Monza, Italy. She posted rounds of 76 and 74, featuring a mix of birdies, bogeys, and a double bogey, which was insufficient to qualify for the weekend rounds. Meanwhile, Moa Folke, Alexandra Forsterling, and Casandra Alexander share the lead after the second day.
India's fencing campaign at the Asian Games concluded after the women's sabre team was defeated by Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals. Despite an earlier win against Indonesia, the Indian team, including C A Bhavani Devi, Shreya Gupta, and Jefarlin Simla, could not advance further, marking an underwhelming performance where no fencer reached the medal rounds.
This article provides the updated medals tally after Day 8 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 205 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 12th with a total of 37 medals.
Indian judoka Inungambi Takhellambam lost her bronze medal bout in the women's 70kg category at the Asian Games to Mongolia's Anujin Uran-Ulzii. This defeat meant India missed out on a medal in the event. Another Indian judoka, Yamini Mourya, also saw her campaign end in the repechage round of the women's 57kg category.
India's Deepu Mallesh has advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's speed climbing event at the Asian Games, clocking a best time of 5.09 seconds. This marks his debut at the Games. Meanwhile, Joga Purty, who also qualified for the women's quarterfinals, was eliminated due to a false start. Sport climbing is a relatively new event at both the Asian Games and the Olympics.
A 20-year-old receptionist, Dilsha, was allegedly stabbed to death by a man identified as Jithu at a resort in Kozhenchery, Kerala. Police suspect the killing is linked to a failed relationship. The accused was apprehended at the scene and handed over to the police.
