West Bengal’s BJP government kicks off first Durga Puja celebration with mega event at Eden Gardens

A father in Los Angeles' Pico‑Union neighborhood shot his two children, who were under ten years old, killing them. After the murders, he attempted to take his own life but survived. The incident is being investigated.

The Sensex fell by more than 600 points, dropping close to 1% to an intraday low of 71,845. At the same time, the NSE’s Nifty 50 slipped 0.75% and reached a low of 22,352 for the day.

The National Highways Authority of India told Telangana officials that the widening of the Hyderabad‑Vijayawada stretch of NH‑65 will start by January 2027, after tenders close in November 2026. The project will enlarge the current four‑lane road to six lanes with service roads and controlled‑access features, aiming to ease congestion and improve safety on this major inter‑state route.

Delhi police have removed Jantar Mantar’s status as a designated protest site and offered three alternative locations for demonstrations. A bloc of participants is set to begin a march at 1:30 p.m. from the Barakhamba intersection near Connaught Place. Meanwhile, the chief justice has turned down a request for a meeting, noting that the matters raised are already under judicial consideration.

In July and August, roughly four percent of the electricity produced by solar plants was not taken up by the grid, indicating that the transmission network is insufficient. The shortfall was identified by a study from a research group focused on energy and air quality.

Neerja Birla emphasized that companies should make employee health a core part of their business plans. She noted that workplace health now includes not only physical safety but also preventive medical care, counseling services, and wellness benefits. Integrating these elements can help improve overall workforce well‑being.