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I’ve always cherished coastal culture; now I get to share that with my husband: Vaisshnavi

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated significant education and skilling projects in Bihar, including the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University. He subtly criticized Rahul Gandhi over the ‘Jan Nayak’ title and launched PM-SETU worth Rs 60,000 crore, alongside other youth-centric initiatives, while blaming previous RJD rule for educational woes.

Cybersecurity veteran Ben Gillenwater, with NSA experience, outlines five crucial digital safety rules for children, strongly supported by scientific research. He advises against social media, anonymous chats and tech in bedrooms. Gillenwater also stresses pre-smartphone talks about sextortion and supervised YouTube use. These boundaries are vital for protecting children’s mental health and safety in today’s…

A 31-year-old Maharashtra State Security Corporation jawan, Ganesh Jagdale, died Friday morning after falling from a running train between Borivali and Malad stations. He sustained a severe head injury and succumbed during treatment. Police suspect he lost balance due to overcrowding while travelling on the door of a packed compartment.

Sanae Takaichi, an ultra-conservative, was elected LDP president and is set to become Japan’s next prime minister. Known for championing Shinzo Abe’s vision, she supports a stronger military and traditional gender roles. Her leadership, marked by wartime history revisionism, could complicate regional ties and women’s advancement.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged widespread irregularities in Bihar’s final electoral roll, claiming the Election Commission orchestrated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to benefit the BJP. He cited discrepancies like 247 voters in one household and 47 lakh deletions, accusing the EC of acting as the BJP’s “B-team” and undermining democracy.

India’s Rs 3,500 crore isabgol export industry faces severe turbulence as processors threaten to halt seed procurement from October 6. Unresolved GST issues, particularly ambiguous rules on seed taxation, cause prolonged fund blockage and working capital stress. This crisis, compounded by US tariffs, jeopardises India’s global competitiveness as the world’s largest psyllium husk supplier, prompting…

A flood situation threatens Ghatal subdivision. Shilabati, Rupnarayan, and Old Kansai rivers are rising. Water levels may soon cross danger marks. Sub-divisional officer Suman Biswas issues warnings. Residents move to shelters. Administration prepares food, flood shelters, and medical teams. A ban on entering water is in effect.

Shubman Gill has been named India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, as part of a strategic move to consolidate leadership across formats. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited long-term planning for the 2027 World Cup and the impracticality of having three different captains. Gill, already Test captain, also serve as T20I vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav.

JNU issued an advisory after a scuffle between two student groups on campus Thursday, urging vigilance and peace among hostel residents. The university warned of strict action against violence and reminded students to seek prior permission for events. This clash involved ABVP and Left-affiliated groups during Ravan Dahan and Durga idol immersion, with both sides…