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The Centre has approved ₹993.64 crore for upgrading the Rangpo–Ranipool section of NH-10 into a two-lane highway with paved shoulders, tunnels, viaducts and slope-protection measures.
Brazil produced a commanding performance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, defeating India 4-0 in their first senior men’s international meeting on October 3, 2026. Estêvão, Pedro and Samuel Lino were on the scoresheet for the five-time world champions.
Mankind Pharma has announced ₹1 crore in financial support for Captain Smit Machchhar and his family, recognising his courage and composure during the Flydubai mid-air emergency.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was injured during a serious cockpit incident on a Flydubai flight. The UAE leader praised the pilot’s courage, responsibility and commitment to protecting human life.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay praised Head Constable M. Velmurugan of Kovilpalayam Police Station after he held on to the roof rails of a speeding SUV for nearly 40 km during a police chase involving suspected gutka smugglers.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the “disturbed area” status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in parts of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from October 1, 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, highlighting his 25 years in public service and his contribution to governance and inclusive development.
A petition filed in the Supreme Court has questioned the Centre’s move to introduce Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The plea, filed by advocate Anjan Datta, names the Union Government, RBI and NPCI as respondents and seeks to set aside the recent notifications linked to the proposed charges.
The Centre has cleared ₹2,077.18 crore for upgrading a 31.02-km stretch of NH-327 between Bagdogra, Panitanki, Kharibari and Galgalia in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, with major infrastructure planned for smoother and safer movement.
India’s real GDP expanded by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27, beating the Reserve Bank of India’s earlier 7% projection. Strong manufacturing, services, investment, consumption and exports helped sustain economic momentum despite global uncertainties.
BJP MP Sambit Patra said the party will explain Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Sapt Shakti’ vision to the public, describing the seven areas as a roadmap for India’s future growth.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day NSS Conference 2026, bringing together more than 850 security officials, police officers and experts to discuss terrorism, intelligence, cybercrime, infiltration and other emerging national security threats.