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Donald Trump urged Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities after a missile attack, criticizing Joe Biden's restraint. Trump advocated for an aggressive response, while Biden emphasized proportional retaliation to avoid escalating conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is evaluating potential responses, including symbolic or direct actions.

JD(S) leaders, led by former MLC H.M. Ramesh Gowda, also staged a protest outside the Police Commissioner’s office and Amruthahalli police station in Bengaluru

Mr. Suman stated that the ED had also examined Mr. Vivek in January this year and the investigation was still in progress.

Mahesh Kumar Goud said that BJP was asking votes in the name of religion and region and using God for politics, and BRS was depending on spreading lies.

The announcement came just after Mauritius secured a long-awaited deal with Britain to regain control of the Chagos Islands

NSE and nine former senior executives, including ex-MD Vikram Limaye, settled a case with Sebi for Rs 643 crore over allegations of brokers bypassing a trading access point to facilitate faster trades. Alongside the settlement, eight officials are required to perform 14 days of pro bono community service. This is Sebi's largest settlement in its 36-year history.

Amid rising global conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, PM Narendra Modi voiced optimism about the Indian economy, highlighting decade-long transformative changes. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he noted global confidence in India's growth, citing upgraded projections by the World Bank, IMF, and Moody's. Modi emphasized ongoing reforms and potential investment opportunities, particularly in the green economy.

Seven men from Haryana allegedly broke into three ATMs in Kerala’s Thrissur area and stole ₹67 lakh. They were chased across the border into Tamil Nadu, where the driver was killed and the rest taken into custody. The capture shows the communication and cooperation between the two States and within districts as well, finds R. Sivaraman

India is projected to nearly double its per capita income in the next five years, driven by government reforms, dynamic geopolitical changes, and strong growth in consumption, innovation, and a robust financial system. However, challenges such as geopolitical risks and economic impacts from new technologies remain critical.

Yasin Malik, chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front-Yasin (JKLF-Y), declared in an affidavit that he renounced armed struggle for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue in 1994, opting for a 'Gandhian way of resistance.' Despite his claims of engaging with central government officials for dialogue, JKLF-Y remains banned for five more years.

Supreme Court declined an immediate halt to demolition of Muslim properties near Somnath temple. Gujarat govt justifies actions as lawful encroachment removal. If contempt of SC's Sept 17 order is proven, reconstruction will be ordered. Next hearing on Oct 16.

The Kerala High Court found seven IUML workers guilty of murdering DYFI activist Shibin in 2015, overturning their earlier acquittal. Shibin's death and injuries to six CPM workers were due to political and communal rivalry. Sentencing is scheduled for October 15.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the first time in nine years to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. This visit, although bound by the SCO summit context, raises prospects of re-engaging at a high diplomatic level amid strained relations since August 2019.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake assured India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, that Sri Lanka will not allow its territory to threaten India's security. They emphasized the intertwined security and economic interests of both nations. Dissanayake highlighted renewable energy exports and tourism potentials. India pledged $61.5 million for port modernization and promised development assistance, including 22 locomotives for Sri Lankan railways.

After the Union Cabinet’s decision, political parties in the State spared no time in highlighting their efforts in ensuring that the language was accorded this status

In a temporary relief for Ola, Karnataka High Court stayed a single-bench order that directed the company to pay Rs 5.5 lakh penalty for failing to address a sexual harassment complaint. Ola argued that their drivers are independent contractors, not employees, potentially affecting PoSH Act applicability.

Once landslide susceptibility maps surrounding population centres are ready, monitoring the triggering mechanism would ensure that timely warnings are provided

In Amethi, a Dalit schoolteacher, his wife, and two daughters were brutally murdered by Chandan Verma, who was in love with the teacher's wife, Poonam Bharti. Police claim Sunil Kumar discovered his wife's affair, prompting Chandan's vengeful attack after lodging a harassment FIR against him.