Stones were thrown at vehicles carrying senior Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel during their visit to Assam. The Congress party has alleged that BJP workers were responsible for the attack on their convoy. The incident prompted the party to file a formal complaint with the local police. No further details about injuries or vehicle damage have been officially confirmed.
A 17-year-old Naga teenager named NK Wiphenbou was shot and killed by rebels in Manipur. The boy was walking alone from Upper Nkou village toward Tamei town when he was attacked. Assailants fired approximately 20 rounds of bullets at the victim. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of armed rebel groups in the region.
British comedian Eric Idle, known for his role in Monty Python, has spoken openly about his experience surviving pancreatic cancer. The 83-year-old described living a peaceful life in Provence, France, and expressed his wish to be buried there. Idle also reflected on his personal views on mortality and the afterlife. He recalled a conversation with former Beatle George Harrison in 2001, during Harrison's final days, in which the two discussed differing beliefs about death and rebirth.
A retired individual deposited Rs 1.33 crore in his bank account but did not file an Income Tax Return for the relevant assessment year. The Income Tax Department, lacking details of his earnings for that period, issued a notice scrutinising the deposits. The case was subsequently brought before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for adjudication. The ITAT examined the matter and delivered a ruling addressing whether the tax department's action against the retired individual was justified.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the creation of specialised courts exclusively for rape and serious sexual offence cases. The move aims to speed up convictions and clear the significant backlog of such cases in the justice system. Court personnel will undergo dedicated training to handle these sensitive proceedings appropriately. Victims will be assigned a single point of contact to support them throughout the legal process. The initiative is part of the government's broader commitment to tackling violence against women.
The Indian finance ministry has called on bank employee unions to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than proceeding with a planned strike. Bank unions have scheduled a three-day nationwide work stoppage from September 28 to 30. Key union demands include the introduction of a five-day banking week and the rollback of the Performance Linked Incentive scheme. The government stated that most concerns have already been addressed and that remaining issues are under active consideration. Banks have begun preparing for possible service disruptions and are encouraging customers to rely on digital banking channels during the period.
The United States has imposed sanctions on all remaining Iranian airlines that had not previously faced such penalties. The move was announced earlier this month and represents a sweeping expansion of existing US restrictions on Iran's aviation sector. The sanctions are designed to cut off the targeted carriers from international operations and global financial systems. Washington's action signals an intensified effort to economically pressure Iran through its airline industry.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has won the student union elections at a Kerala college, breaking through a stronghold traditionally held by the Students Federation of India (SFI). The ABVP claimed the result reflects student rejection of what it termed SFI's anti-student policies. A spokesperson for the organisation said the victory would serve as a significant morale boost for ABVP units across other campuses in Kerala. The win is being seen as a notable political shift in a state where left-leaning student bodies have historically dominated college unions.
Israel Chess Federation president Zvika Barkai has publicly accused FIDE of failing to uphold a prior agreement to schedule Israel's Chess Olympiad matches around the Yom Kippur holiday. Both Israeli teams were forced to forfeit their Round 6 games after the Netherlands and Bulgaria refused to accommodate requests for schedule changes. Barkai acknowledged that Singapore and Colombia had agreed to reschedule, but criticised FIDE's overall handling of the situation. The forfeits are expected to have a notable negative impact on Israel's rankings in the tournament.
A newborn elephant calf was swept into the Teesta river in West Bengal and rescued by a group of fishermen who spotted it struggling in the water. The fishermen pulled the distressed calf onto their small rowboat, preventing it from drowning. Forest department personnel were alerted and provided prompt veterinary attention to the young elephant. Authorities then worked to locate the calf's mother for reunification. After approximately two hours, the effort succeeded, with the calf seen nursing from its mother.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has appointed Ishan Anand to an important position within the party, replacing his brother Akash Anand who was recently removed. Akash's conduct and the alleged influence of his father-in-law were cited as the primary reasons behind his ouster. Mayawati has publicly stressed that Ishan must demonstrate integrity and full commitment as he takes on his new responsibilities. The development marks the latest shift in an ongoing succession drama within the BSP's leadership.
Authorities in Lahore arrested the three sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday. The deputy commissioner of Lahore issued two separate detention orders against them. The sisters are being held under Punjab province's Maintenance of Public Order law. Each detention order covers a period of 30 days. The arrests come ahead of a planned protest by Imran Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya sparked controversy after making a comment about the weight of local BJP councillor Sandhya Yadav during a public speech. The remark came in the context of praising Yadav for her work and active involvement in her area. The comment drew widespread criticism and triggered a public row. Sandhya Yadav has since responded to the remark, though the details of her response were not fully elaborated in the report.
The Opposition has seized on the incident, alleging that women are not safe in the state under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary's rule.
