Times of India

A mob raided the Ukhrul police station in Manipur, seizing around 21 firearms and 900 rounds of ammunition during a gunfight between two Naga villages. This incident, which resulted in four deaths, reflects the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi noted the looting has weaponized Manipur society.

The Supreme Court sentenced former MLA Vijay Kumar Shukla and Mantu Tiwari to life imprisonment for the 1998 murder of ex-Bihar minister Brij Bihari Prasad. Other accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The court criticized minor discrepancies noted by Patna HC while acquitting all accused earlier, considering them superficial.

In Ahmedabad, a 30-year-old man named Gopal Singh Bhati killed his father's murderer, Nakhat Singh Bhati, by running him over with a truck. Gopal had waited 22 years to exact revenge for his father's death, meticulously planning the act before executing it.

On September 18, a fake SBI branch appeared overnight in Chhattisgarh's Chhapora village, deceiving villagers into paying hefty sums for jobs. The setup, complete with a bogus manager and staff, was exposed after 10 days when employees noticed irregularities. The masterminds vanished, and police are investigating the scam involving fraudulent job offers.

Two Meitei men held hostage by Kuki volunteers for five days in Manipur were released after an exchange for 11 Kuki undertrial prisoners. The handover was facilitated by security forces and marked the first reciprocal gesture of conciliation in the ongoing ethnic conflict.

Manju Devi and others from lower castes in Haryana express disillusionment over lack of job opportunities and political neglect. Despite poor development, their votes remain crucial. Analysts highlight that caste dynamics may significantly influence the state's political outcomes in the upcoming elections.

Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and former MLC Ramesh Gowda following realtor Vijay Tata's complaint of extortion threats related to the Channapatna bypoll. Tata alleges being asked for Rs 50 crore and threatened with business disruptions.

Sonia Gandhi's unexpected meeting with Selja on the final campaign day in Haryana fueled speculation. Selja, initially reluctant due to grievances with Bhupinder Hooda, was later convinced to campaign. Rahul Gandhi facilitated a unity display between Selja and Hooda. Meanwhile, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks hinted at Hooda as the potential CM candidate.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao’s remarks on Vinayak Savarkar’s diet and ideology, in comparison with Mahatma Gandhi, have sparked controversy. Savarkar’s followers and BJP leaders criticized the comments, labeling them as attempts to malign the Hindutva icon ahead of elections.

Bengaluru police have arrested a Pakistani couple and detained their daughter for living illegally under assumed Hindu identities. The investigation revealed forged documents including Aadhaar and PAN cards. The couple's stay was financed by an arrested individual linked to Mehdi Foundation International. Authorities are probing the funding and other illegal residents.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of nearly 90,000 reassessment notices issued post-April 1, 2021, under old I-T provisions. This decision impacts assessments from 2013-14 to 2017-18, involving substantial sums. Courts had previously quashed such notices, but SC ruled the old provisions with TOLA time extensions are applicable.

The Union cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved classical language status for Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit, recognizing their cultural and historical importance. This decision aims to honor and preserve India's linguistic diversity and rich literary traditions.

Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, reprimanded an advocate for trying to seek a change in a court order that hadn't been signed by the judges. The CJI expressed his anger when he discovered that the lawyer had referred to notes from the court master.

BookMyShow filed an FIR against an unidentified individual for black marketing Coldplay concert tickets. The ticketing platform is investigating contact details and social media accounts suspected of involvement. No arrests have been made yet. BookMyShow emphasized no connections with unauthorized resellers and is cooperating with the police and Economic Offence Wing in their investigation.

Gopal Singh Bhati, after waiting 22 years, avenged his father's death by deliberately mowing down Nakhat Singh Bhati, who, along with his brothers, had been convicted of Gopal's father's murder in 2002. Gopal meticulously planned the act, purchasing a pickup truck just a week prior.

Delhi Police has released climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates, and lifted prohibitory orders against protests in New Delhi. However, some petitioners contend Wangchuk still faces certain restrictions. The Delhi High Court has allowed further affidavits to clarify the situation.

Delhi police arrested a main accused from Chennai linked to the Rs 500 crore HiBox stock trading app scam, defrauding over 30,000 people. The app promised high returns but later withheld funds. Influencers like Elvish Yadav and Bharti Singh are also summoned for promoting the scam.

India played a key role in the historic transfer of the Chagos Islands from the UK to Mauritius, advocating for an end to colonization. The agreement, supported by India and the US, marks a significant step in decolonizing Mauritius and reinforces maritime security in the Indian Ocean. New Delhi welcomed the deal as a positive development.

Oil prices surged over 5% due to Middle East tensions, with Brent crude reaching $77 per barrel. Major global stock markets retreated except for Tokyo, which benefited from a weaker yen. The conflict involving Iran and Israel heightened fears of a regional war, impacting investor sentiment.

As Haryana gears up for the October 5 assembly elections, the BJP hopes for a third consecutive term, while the Congress eyes a comeback after 10 years in opposition, intensifying its campaign against anti-incumbency, farmers' protests, and the Agnipath Scheme.