Following a Congress Working Committee meeting addressing the Manipur turmoil, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) announced a statewide peace march. MPCC President Keisham Meghachandra demanded the dissolution of the Manipur legislative assembly and fresh elections, criticizing the BJP’s failure to restore peace. He dismissed Prime Minister Modi’s visit as symbolic, offering no solutions.
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt have been one of Bollywood’s most talked-about couples ever since the actor publicly introduced her earlier this year on his 60th birthday. Since then, the pair have often been spotted spending time together, while Gauri has also been seen attending industry events solo.
Auston Matthews injected levity into Maple Leafs’ preseason warmups by arranging pucks into a smiley face, a gesture that underscored his personality amidst rigorous training. Matthews downplayed any connection to former teammate Mitch Marner’s antics, emphasizing the team’s focus on maintaining a positive atmosphere as they prepare for the upcoming NHL season.
Bihar is set for urban expansion with Greater Patna mirroring Delhi’s NCR through land pooling, announced Minister Jibesh Mishra. The Patna Metro’s priority corridor is slated for inauguration this month, potentially by PM Modi. Nine satellite towns are planned to decongest cities, alongside efforts to achieve garbage-free urban areas by 2027.
India secured their Asia Cup 2025 final berth with a dominant 41-run victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, despite Sanju Samson’s mixed performance, where he dropped a catch and didn’t get to bat. Suryakumar Yadav’s team posted 168/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 75, while Bangladesh faltered in their chase, managing only 127.
Ahead of Durga Puja, Ranchi’s district administration is cracking down on food adulteration. Recent raids on over 20 establishments led to the seizure of 42 kg of suspected adulterated ghee and vanaspati from an unlicensed Madhukam unit. The unit has been shut down pending lab results.
Germany is poised to welcome more Indian IT professionals and students, capitalizing on the US H-1B visa program changes. Ambassador Philipp Ackermann highlights Germany’s liberal immigration laws, streamlined visa processes, and growing Indian community.
The Jharkhand cabinet has revitalized the stalled Mandal Dam project by approving a compensation package for 780 families displaced by the project, which spans Palamu and Latehar districts. Additionally, a ministerial committee will study the notification of Saranda Forest as a sanctuary, following a Supreme Court deadline. The cabinet addressed 27 proposals across various departments.
In Arunachal Pradesh, the education department has partially modified its previous order, retaining 45 teachers out of 203 who were initially transferred. The decision comes after teachers cited reasons like child education, joint postings, and impending retirement to avoid relocation.
Ranchi is implementing a new traffic plan for Durga Puja from Saturday, restricting vehicular movement on several routes to ensure smooth flow. Heavy vehicles are prohibited from entering the city between 8 am and 4 am from September 27 to October 3, with drop gates set up at key entry points.
