It may only be early October, but flu season appears to be already under way - months earlier than usual. Health chiefs are warning of ominous signs of a difficult winter ahead.

Mainland Taiwan affairs experts said the speech delivered on Saturday by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te in Taipei is filled with deception, noting that his refined rhetoric cannot conceal his push for separatism.

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent speech has once again exposed his true colors as a source of trouble for Taiwan and a threat to peace, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav contested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dare to contest from the Ayodhya assembly constituency. He expressed confidence in his party's candidate, Pawan Pandey, to challenge the BJP. Yadav highlighted the perceived insecurity of Adityanath regarding his election ticket. The exchange signifies increasing tensions as the upcoming assembly elections approach in Uttar Pradesh. Both leaders focus on their commitments to Ayodhya and its development amidst political rivalry.

Cockroach Janta Party leaders held a press conference after their detention to protest Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged the government's actions reflect an increasing atmosphere of fear and an Emergency-like situation in the country. The CJP leaders criticized the authorities for not engaging with citizens demanding electoral reforms. They claimed significant police deployment in Delhi indicated an attempt to suppress dissent during their upcoming demonstration.

Jordan Yap last made contact with friends and family on September 14 ahead of a planned 10-day solo trek along Peru's Huayhuash mountain range

Cheriff Tall and Abayomi 'Junior' Ajose were both gunned down in Moss Side in 2020

Indian Institutes of Technology are planning to create a dedicated cadre of mental health professionals for campus support. This initiative aims to address ongoing concerns regarding student suicides and overall mental well-being. While counseling services have been implemented, IITs recognize that they need a more sustainable solution. The proposal is being developed in accordance with guidelines from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Indian Institutes of Technology are planning to create a dedicated cadre of mental health professionals for campus support. This initiative aims to address ongoing concerns regarding student suicides and overall mental well-being. While counseling services have been implemented, IITs recognize that they need a more sustainable solution. The proposal is being developed in accordance with guidelines from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Questions are being raised over whether executing convicted murderers outweighs the risks of of an execution going so badly that a prisoner is left to die in agony.