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A Supreme Court-constituted National Task Force survey found around 9 percent of higher education students reported suicidal thoughts in the past year.

A prayer meet for late actor Mushtaq Khan was held in Mumbai on September 30, with several Bollywood artistes attending to pay tribute.

CBSE has not yet released the final subject-wise timetable for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. The datesheet is likely in October 2026.

Majrooh Sultanpuri, the celebrated Hindi cinema lyricist and Urdu poet, wrote timeless songs while also being remembered for his rebellious voice.

NCERT’s new Class 9 social science textbook includes the Sengol, linking its tradition to Chola-era governance and India’s 1947 transfer of power debate.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan suffered a knee injury after slipping during the shoot of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, but continued hosting the episode.

The Ministry of Education is preparing a computer-based exam framework as part of efforts to make NEET-UG and other major entrance tests more secure.

The Bombay High Court has discharged actor-producer Rahul Raj Singh from the abetment to suicide charge in the 2016 Pratyusha Banerjee death case.

H. pylori infection can cause long-term stomach inflammation and may raise stomach cancer risk, with studies linking it to gastric cancer and MALT lymphoma.

Fever is usually caused by infection, but symptoms such as breathing difficulty, chest pain, bleeding, dehydration or seizures may indicate a serious condition requiring urgent care.

A study of about 355,000 people found coffee consumption was associated with lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death, though researchers said it does not prove direct protection.

Senior Indian biomedical scientist Professor Dr GP Talwar, known for developing the MIP-based leprosy vaccine, has turned 100 and was honoured at AIIMS Delhi.

Concern has grown after a 20-year-old Anna University student in Tamil Nadu died from scrub typhus, an infection spread by infected chigger bites.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Flydubai Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for his bravery after a serious cockpit security incident on flight FZ1073.

Amid the Tata Group corporate governance dispute, Vijay Singh has sought an inquiry into SDTT’s administration and Tata Trusts’ alleged role in Tata Sons affairs.

Ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court indicated that firecracker use in Delhi-NCR may be allowed during fixed hours instead of a complete ban.

Amid the Hormuz crisis, India and the UAE are reported to be considering a direct energy pipeline option to secure crude oil supplies.

Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in Time magazine’s 100 rising stars list and is said to be the youngest player named.

A case linked to superstition and alleged tantrik claims has surfaced in Bhopal, with a reported demand for 11 kg gold over a hidden treasure claim.

India won two medals on the 12th day of the Asian Games, with Manu and Prince taking silver in sailing and the women’s squash team securing bronze.