A cardiac centre is set to be established at Madikeri's District Hospital through a public-private partnership, as announced by medical education minister Sharanprakash Patil. He also revealed that a Rs 60 crore proposal has been submitted for completing the new hospital building and efforts are being made to fill vacant doctor posts in Kodagu.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has taken steps to curb malpractices during the SSLC Summative Assessment-1 exams. Question papers will now be released on school login portals on the day of the exam itself. The board is also considering changing exam timings to help rural schools manage downloading and printing challenges.
Ten police personnel in Mirzapur, including sub-inspectors and constables, have been suspended following allegations of involvement in cow slaughter. The action was taken after a complaint by BJP MLA Ratnakar Mishra. Samples of suspected meat were collected for forensic examination, and several individuals were detained for questioning.
In Odisha's Sundargarh district, a head-on collision between two motorcycles led to a fire that burnt one person alive and injured two others. The accident happened near Kurapani village, with the petrol tank of one bike suspected to have exploded. Both injured individuals are now hospitalized in Rourkela for treatment.
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will campaign in Haryana, confident of a BJP win for a third term. He criticized the former Congress government for corruption and highlighted BJP's achievements under PM Modi. The Haryana Assembly elections are set for October 5, with results to be declared on October 8.
Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, currently serving as the Governor of Tripura, has been sworn in to take additional charge as the Governor of Mizoram. The ceremony occurred at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl with Justice Nelson Sailo administering the oath. Notable attendees included Chief Minister Lalduhoma and other significant officials.
An inter-district criminal, Asif, was injured and arrested in a police encounter in Jaunpur. The police recovered a pistol, cartridges, motorcycle, and cash from him. Asif is wanted under the Gangster Act and has 14 criminal cases against him in Jaunpur and Azamgarh districts. Further legal action is being taken.
An FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari in Ghazipur for allegedly stating that a goods train's worth of ganja would be consumed at the upcoming Kumbh Mela. The complaint was filed by Gorabazar police outpost in-charge under section 353(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after his comments went viral on social media.
In Noida, four people died and one was injured when an Alto car collided with a tractor on the Sector 10-11 road at around 2 AM. Five young men were returning from dinner when the accident occurred. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A cake shop owner in Bajpe shared a video about an overpayment scam targeting businesses. A caller posing as a CISF member ordered cakes and claimed to have accidentally transferred Rs 28,000 instead of Rs 2,800. The scam was exposed when the owner's wife confirmed no money was received.
Kanpur's food scene is undergoing a transformation as residents show an increasing interest in global flavors. Restaurants are expanding their menus to include diverse cuisines such as Pan-Asian, Arabic, fusion, and Italian dishes. This trend reflects the city's evolving taste preferences and offers locals fresh and exciting dining experiences.
Kanpur's young adults and professionals are turning to hi-tech gaming zones and trampoline centres for entertainment and stress relief. These venues, initially aimed at children, now attract a broader audience with immersive virtual reality experiences. Companies are also leveraging these spaces for team bonding activities, helping employees relax and recharge.
The neelakurinji's unexpected bloom in the Nilgiris this September has sparked concerns among botanists about climate change. Traditionally flowering every 12 years, it last bloomed in 2018. Experts are investigating whether changing weather patterns are impacting its irregular blooming cycle and if local climatic conditions play a role.
A meeting of prominent BJP leaders at a guesthouse in Davanagere has led to speculation about growing dissatisfaction with BJP state president BY Vijayendra. Although the official reason was participation in a Ganesha immersion procession and visiting a violence site, it is believed that discussions centered on strategies to remove Vijayendra from his position.
A vigilant driver of the Pushpak Express prevented a possible train accident on the Jhansi-Kanpur route by spotting and stopping for a fire extinguisher on the tracks. The cylinder, identified as railway property from Gorakhpur's Kushinagar Express, had accidentally fallen off. Railway authorities are investigating to determine further actions.
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has ordered a new investigation into the 2019 death of panchayat officer Smitarani Biswal, accusing the former BJD government of involvement. Biswal's body was discovered hanging in a guesthouse, sparking public outrage and allegations of murder and rape by her husband.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the importance of integrating education with spirituality to achieve true freedom from anarchy. He promoted Arya Samaj practices in gurukuls, inaugurated new facilities at Mewalal Gupta Gurukul Vidyalaya, and emphasized skill development and entrepreneurship training to make children self-reliant, aligning with India's holistic educational goals.