Kerala High Court Affirms Centre's Power to Make Patented Life-Saving Drugs
The Kerala High Court has held that the Centre may manufacture patented life-saving medicines and sell them at lower prices to patients who cannot afford them.
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Defence Secretary Signals Fast-Tracking of Zorawar Light Tank Programme
The Defence Secretary has indicated that the Zorawar light tank programme will be fast-tracked, with L&T handling system integration and MSMEs supplying subsystems.
Supreme Court Extends CBSE Three-Language Exemption to Current Class 6 Students
The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to extend its three-language policy exemption to current Class 6 students, allowing internal assessment in the third language instead of a Class 10 board exam.
Ujjain Shahi Masjid portion removed; police book 7, detain 15 over unrest
Ujjain police have detained 15 people and registered an FIR against seven, including social media content creators, as a portion of Shahi Masjid is removed for road-widening ahead of Simhastha 2028.
Password Length Alone Won't Save You, Warns Maharashtra Cyber Official
Maharashtra Cyber's Yashasvi Yadav says complex passwords and avoiding public Wi-Fi are key defences as cybercrime grows exponentially.
Railways to Run Month-Long Special Ticket Checking Drive from October 1
Central Railway will intensify ticket checking from October 1 to 31, 2026, focusing on concession, quota and unreserved tickets ahead of the festival season.
Shivakumar seeks defence land, faster clearances for Bengaluru projects
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has asked the Defence Ministry to expedite clearances and part with land for seven Bengaluru infrastructure and development projects.
Khairatabad Assembly seat declared vacant after Danam Nagender's disqualification
The Telangana Assembly Secretariat has notified Danam Nagender's disqualification from Khairatabad, making the seat vacant and triggering a by-election.
Six-member gang breaks into Manikonda apartment, threatens resident
A six-member gang broke into a Manikonda apartment complex early on Sunday, stole valuables worth about ₹80,000 and threatened a resident before fleeing.
Coast Guard stabilises stricken chemical tanker off Paradip after engine failure
The Indian Coast Guard stabilised a Belize-flagged chemical tanker with 23 crew after engine failure and ballast tank flooding left it tilting off Paradip, Odisha.
Vigilance to quiz officials in Sabarimala tender leak case
Kerala Vigilance is set to question officials over an alleged leak of tender details for a Sabarimala project; two contractors' statements have been recorded.
Khushboo Patani's Air Pistol Advice Sparks Debate on India's Air Gun Laws
A former Army officer's self-defence video recommending air pistols has triggered debate over how air guns are regulated in India.
Kerala Congress (M) presses UDF for village-wise ESA data and White Paper
Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise ESA data and a White Paper, questioning the gap between a 2014 committee's findings and the State's 2026 submission to the Centre.
Delhi to Crack Down on Vehicles Without Valid PUC Certificates From October 2026
Delhi will begin focused enforcement against vehicles without valid PUC certificates from 1 October 2026, with fines of up to ₹10,000, alongside wider pollution-control measures.
No Decision Yet on Su-57, India Bets on AI Networks to Offset Stealth Gap
India has not decided on acquiring Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter, with the AMCA programme and AI-enabled air networks seen as the way forward.
Dholera Builds Civic Ecosystem to Back India's Semiconductor Push
Dholera is developing hospitals, schools, housing and civic amenities alongside its semiconductor cluster, with six of India's twelve approved chip projects based in Gujarat.
Maharashtra FDA Chief Links Rising NCDs to Diet, Calls for Food Safety Awareness
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says non-communicable diseases have risen to 65 per cent of the disease burden, tied to diet and lifestyle, and stresses public awareness on food safety.
J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution as BJP MLAs Stage Walkout
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of statehood amid chaos and BJP walkout; Omar Abdullah says statehood is a right, not charity.
Supreme Court Gives Election Commission Three Months to Resolve Trinamool Symbol Dispute
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to settle the Trinamool Congress name and symbol dispute within three months, rejecting its plea for more time.
Coast Guard Stabilises Flooding Chemical Tanker Off Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard averted a possible capsize of MT Seagull 9 after engine failure and ballast-tank flooding off Paradip.