Kaveri dry engine clears Russia trials, exceeds thrust target
India's homegrown Kaveri dry engine has completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, recording a peak dry thrust of 48.5 kN against a target of about 46 kN.
Daily Current Affairs — 29 September 2026
National
AIADMK and TVK Trade Barbs as Tamil Nadu Bypoll Campaign Turns Personal
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami and the ruling TVK have clashed over personal remarks and defections ahead of the October 6 bypolls.
MIMHAR to offer free de-addiction treatment under Operation Toofan
Madin Academy's MIMHAR will provide free de-addiction treatment to 50 people under Operation Toofan, an initiative launched by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in Malappuram.
Visakhapatnam Hospitals Mark World Heart Day with Command Centre, AI Risk Score
Apollo Hospitals in Visakhapatnam launched an advanced command centre and an AI-based cardiac risk score for World Heart Day, as doctors flagged rising early heart attacks in India.
Entertainment
US Church Signs Blend Humour and Faith to Reach Passing Drivers
Churches across the US are using witty and profound signs to engage commuters, blending humour with spiritual outreach.
Divya Khossla backs Sunita Ahuja, questions Govinda's public appearances
Divya Khossla has publicly supported Sunita Ahuja amid speculation about her marriage to Govinda, criticising his recent appearances with Komal Rani Swarnkar.
World
North Korea Tells UN of 'Harsh Reality' but Vows Self-Reliance
North Korea's vice foreign minister addressed the UN General Assembly, criticising US-led military cooperation and ruling out any reversal of his country's nuclear weapons status.
Billionaires Funnel Millions Into US Midterm Campaigns, Mostly to Republicans
As US midterm elections approach, billionaire donors are directing most of their contributions to Republican campaigns, with Elon Musk leading at $90.5 million.
Colombia in Talks With IMF on Financing as Fiscal Crisis Deepens
Colombia has held technical discussions with the IMF on securing financing at more favorable rates, as its fiscal deficit targets soar.
Brazil's floating-rate debt share climbs to fresh high in August
Brazil's Selic-linked debt share rose to 52.7% in August from 51.1% in July, Treasury data showed, as federal debt edged up to 9.293 trillion reais.
Russian Drone Hits Dnipro Office Building, Killing Three and Injuring 19
A Russian drone struck a central Dnipro office building, killing at least three people and injuring 19, with 47 rescued from the blaze.
Sudan Accuses US of Denying Army Chief Visa, Urges End to Foreign Interference
Sudan's foreign minister criticised the US for withholding a visa from army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and demanded an end to foreign meddling in the civil war.