Supreme Court rules out a complete ban on #firecrackers ahead of #Diwali and favours a balanced approach.
A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale indicated it will permit the use of certain firecrackers during Diwali but impose specified time limits, ruling out both a blanket ban and unrestricted bursting of crackers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. India is proud of Captain Machchhar. Praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength, and good health."
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweets, "My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster. He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals. I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery. He is a true hero."
𝟏𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐎𝐃𝐈 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒!
Rohit Sharma reaches the 12,000-run milestone in ODI cricket, with another memorable chapter added to his legendary career!
#RohitSharma#INDvsWI#TeamIndia
Delhi registers its lowest monthly average AQI (Air Quality Index) for September during 2026, as compared to the corresponding period of the last 05 years from 2022 to 2026: Commission for Air Quality Management
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has launched the New Discovery Track under the PRIP Scheme, offering financial assistance of up to ₹50 crore to startups and MSMEs for new drug discovery.
The initiative will support early-stage projects focused on New Chemical Entities and New Biological Entities, with at least 25% co-financing from institutional investors.
With a total outlay of ₹5,000 crore, the PRIP Scheme aims to accelerate indigenous innovation in pharmaceuticals and medical technology.
@Pharmadept #PRIPScheme #PharmaInnovation #MedicalTechnology
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has informed that Rs 1600 crore has been approved for 41 Pharma and MedTech Innovation projects under the first round of the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP).
Union Environment Minister @byadavbjp launches Guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM2.0).
₹767 crore Central Sector Scheme to be implemented till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation today with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch.
MEA releases advisory for Indians traveling to Russia.
We are continuing to see reports about Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces. Government has on several occasions over the past two years underlined the risks and dangers inherent in this course of action and advised Indian citizens from time to time to be cautious while pursuing job opportunities abroad and not get lured by any job offers from unverified individuals. We have also come across numerous instances wherein individuals are willingly seeking out offers to join the Russian armed forces with an understanding that they would be able to avail concomitant monetary benefits, and later secure release by approaching the Indian Government. It is reiterated that this is a dangerous path and is strongly discouraged by the Government: MEA
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister @AmitShah has said that Punjab will be made drug-free by the end of 2029.
Addressing a ‘#NashaMuktPunjabRally’ in Jalandhar, Amit Shah said the BJP would contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab on the issue of making the state free from the menace of drugs.
𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚
The External Affairs Ministry (@MEAIndia) issues an advisory for Indians travelling to Russia, urging caution while pursuing job opportunities abroad; says willingly seeking out offers to join Russian armed forces is a dangerous path and is strongly discouraged by the Government.
Govt further advises Indian nationals to refrain from willingly giving up Indian citizenship to get recruited in the Russian armed forces.
Delhi: Responding to Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s remarks, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the role of ministers in addressing issues facing Bihar.
Yadav said, “It is all just for show. If you feel something is wrong and cannot fix it—despite being in the government and serving as a minister—then what is the point of holding that office? Just quit.”
He further questioned the Centre’s response to the flood and drought situation in Bihar and asked why the Prime Minister had not visited the affected areas. Taking a swipe at the Bihar government, Yadav asked, “What kind of double-engine government is this in Bihar? Is it a double-engine or a trouble-engine?”
#TejashwiYadav #ChiragPaswan #RJD #BiharPolitics #Bihar #DoubleEngineGovernment #BiharFloods #BiharDrought #PoliticalNews #IndiaNews
Subic Bay, Philippines: The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay on 28 September 2026, with the participation of Indian Navy ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish, along with maritime forces from ASEAN member states.
Held under the theme “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea,” the exercise aims to strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability through professional, operational and social engagements between India and ASEAN maritime forces.
#AIME2026 #ASEANIndia #IndianNavy #MaritimeExercise #INS Sahyadri #INSKulish #ASEAN #MaritimeSecurity #DefenceNews #India