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.
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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.
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.
NVIDIA unveils open safety layer to keep AI agents on course
NVIDIA has launched an open safety platform for AI agents that enforces security controls outside the model, combining OpenShell and Sentry to detect behavioural drift.
Nvidia launches open platform to keep AI agents within bounds
Nvidia has unveiled an open-source security platform it says can stop AI agents from going rogue, with over 100 companies already using it.
Centre Urges Drought-Hit States to Align Rabi Sowing with Water Availability
Centre asks drought-affected states to rethink rabi crop plans, prioritise less water-intensive pulses and oilseeds, and assess soil moisture before sowing.
DRI Busts Pan-India Gold Smuggling Ring, Seizes 6.61 kg Worth Rs 10.36 Crore
DRI seizes 6.61 kg of foreign-origin gold worth Rs 10.36 crore and arrests 11, including a mastermind, in a pan-India courier-based smuggling crackdown.
Kodiak's Zenkuda, Tabirafusp-Ted Clear Primary Endpoints in Daybreak AMD Trial
Kodiak Sciences said Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted met primary endpoints in the pivotal Daybreak trial in wet AMD, with Zenkuda showing sustained effect on 24-week dosing.
Keralam launches second phase of Operation Toofan anti-drug drive
Keralam launched the second phase of its anti-drug campaign Operation Toofan at Vengara, with a focus on public participation through local bodies.
Tamirabharani's Seven Endemic Fish Species Face Pollution and Habitat Loss
The Tamirabharani supports 125 fish species, seven of them endemic, but pollution, invasive fish and habitat loss are threatening their survival.
Guwahati Homestay Death: Accused's Mother Says Punish Him If Guilty
Mother of the accused in the Guwahati homestay death says her son should be punished if guilty, as police probe a suspected murder and the victim's family alleges assault.
Spurious drugs racket kingpin R. Prashanth arrested at Bengaluru airport
R. Prashanth, the alleged kingpin of a spurious drugs racket, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport after returning from Azerbaijan.
Kerala High Court: Centre can use drug patents in public interest
The Kerala High Court has held that the Centre can invoke the Patents Act to make patented medicines affordable, in a case involving the breast cancer drug Ribociclib.
Supreme Court to hear West Bengal SIR pleas on October 5, a day before bypolls
The Supreme Court will hear the West Bengal SIR matter on October 5, a day before bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar, with over 37 lakh appeals still pending.
Kerala Police to Send ED Report on Kochi Immigration Firm Fraud Cases
Palarivattom police will report three fraud cases against Amster Overseas and its CEO to the ED, suspecting a wider money-laundering angle.
Coimbatore constable rides SUV roof for 40 km to stop gutkha smugglers
A Coimbatore head constable held onto an SUV's roof rails for over 40 km as three men from Rajasthan fled with about 230 kg of gutkha; all three were later arrested in Tiruppur district.
Gujarat Police Book Unrecognised Parties Over Alleged Donation Tax Fraud
FIRs have been filed against several Gujarat RUPPs after I-T complaints alleged donations were returned to donors in cash, causing large tax losses.
Delhi Unveils Winter Pollution Plan: Parking Charges to Double, Work-From-Home for Half of Staff
Delhi announces early winter pollution measures: doubled parking charges, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home and a construction and demolition ban.
Fadnavis accuses Rahul Gandhi, Congress of eroding trust in constitutional bodies
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of trying to undermine public confidence in constitutional institutions over the SIR exercise.
Supreme Court Won't Halt UPI Merchant Charges, Seeks Centre's Reasoning
The Supreme Court declined to stay the new 0.4% fee on UPI person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, seeking the Centre's explanation within four weeks.