Times of India

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a significant victory in Rajasthan's municipal elections. BJP emerged as the largest party, winning more wards than Congress. The party achieved majorities in four out of ten municipal corporations. Prime Minister Modi thanked voters for their support and trust. These results reflect public approval of the BJP's development policies.

The BJP will contest all 117 Punjab Assembly seats independently in the upcoming elections. Party leader Satish Poonia criticized the AAP government's handling of law and order. He highlighted issues of drug menace and corruption as key campaign points. An anti-drug awareness campaign will be organized across Punjab next month. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the campaign's culmination event.

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The recent civic poll outcomes in Rajasthan underscore the enduring hold of the BJP despite some setbacks. Both the Aam Aadmi Party and CPM saw significant advancements in certain districts. Meanwhile, it was a mixed bag for the Congress. The Congress victories were scattered even as it ceded some ground to emerging opponents. Independents also played a pivotal role, and this may affect the formation of local boards.

Oracle layoffs began again on September 14, with employees across the US reporting the same 6am email from "Oracle Leadership" that landed in March. Logins were disabled around 4am, Slack access dropped by 5.30am, and Slack counts fell by 3,000 to 4,000. OCI, Fusion, NetSuite, Oracle Health and the Abilene Stargate site were hit. India's Development Centre is expected next, as Oracle's restructuring bill climbs to $2.8 billion.

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt 'betrayed' after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a new low. Housing policy and cabinet appointments are key drivers of public dissatisfaction. Critics argue measures have locked buyers out of urban housing markets. The Blue House acknowledges multiple policy and political issues are contributing. The president plans direct public outreach to address concerns.

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