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Bihar Cabinet Approves Two New Universities for Higher Education Expansion

The Bihar government has approved proposals to establish two new universities in Begusarai and Patna under the Bihar Special Universities Act, 2026.

RMS Admission 2026 Opens Gateway to Five National Military Schools

Online applications have opened for RMS Common Entrance Test 2026 for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in five National Military Schools.

Gyanesh Kumar’s IAS journey from IIT Kanpur to Harvard University

India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s administrative journey spans IIT Kanpur, Harvard University and more than three decades of government service.

India to host first Road Cycling World Championships in Pune

India has been awarded hosting rights for the UCI Road World Championships for the first time, with Pune selected as host city for the 2032 event.

IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December

The IPL 2027 players’ auction will be held in Goa in December, with likely dates of December 15 and 16, the BCCI has said.

Indian tennis player Parikshit Somani gets four-year trimetazidine doping ban

Indian tennis player Parikshit Somani has been banned for four years after trimetazidine was found in a sample taken at an ATP Challenger event in Astana.

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh steer India past England in Chess Olympiad clash

India defeated England 2.5-1.5 in the seventh round of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, with wins by R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh.

Roshibina wins wushu silver, Satnam-Salman claim rowing bronze for India

Indian athletes won two more medals at the Asian Games 2026, with Naorem Roshibina Devi taking wushu silver and Satnam Singh-Salman Khan earning rowing bronze.

Girl wins battle for life after 83 days in MCD hospital

Doctors at Delhi’s Swami Dayanand Hospital treated an 11-year-old girl with Guillain-Barré syndrome after 83 days of intensive care.

Prostate cancer possible despite normal PSA, do not ignore symptoms

A normal PSA result does not completely rule out prostate cancer. Persistent urinary symptoms, blood in urine or semen, fatigue, weight loss or bone pain should be checked by a doctor.

Persistent fatigue in children may signal possible blood cancer risk

Persistent fatigue, paleness, repeated infections or unusual bleeding in children should not be ignored, as these may be signs linked to childhood blood cancer.

Night-time light exposure may increase the risk of heart failure

Excessive night-time light may affect more than sleep, with a September 2026 study linking higher exposure to increased heart failure risk.

CDSCO flags 220 substandard drug samples, one spurious in Delhi

CDSCO’s August 2026 routine testing found 220 drug samples not meeting quality standards, while one spurious drug sample was reported from Delhi.

Deep Depression Crosses Andhra-Odisha Coast, Heavy Rain Batters Odisha Districts

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast, bringing heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds.

PM Modi to interact with Seva Yatra participants via video today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact through video conference with Seva Yatra participants under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on September 24.

Bench, roster questions arise in Medha Roopam Supreme Court case

Questions have arisen over the bench and roster listing after Supreme Court hearing on petitions by Medha Roopam and the Uttar Pradesh government.

Wangchuk Says Marchers Came to Support Ladakh, Not Help Him

A symbolic foot march led by Sonam Wangchuk in Leh on September 23 sought support for Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule constitutional safeguards.

US announces new visa restrictions targeting birth tourism network operators

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting people and networks accused of knowingly engaging in or facilitating birth tourism.

Why Is the iPhone Often More Expensive Than the iPad?

Apple’s iPhone can cost more than an iPad because of compact design, mobile network hardware, advanced cameras, storage, taxes and market strategy.

How Long Should a Laptop Battery Last After One Charge

How long should a laptop battery last after one full charge? Battery life depends on model, capacity, usage, settings and battery health.