Oct 3, 2026
Aman Sehrawat secured the men's 57kg gold medal at the Asian Games, marking a significant achievement. He overcame North Korea's world champion Chong Song Han in a competitive final, winning by 11-7. Sehrawat had previously earned a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. His victory demonstrates India's strength in wrestling, alongside Sujeet Kalkal's gold in the men's 65kg category.
The Ministry of Education is establishing five Centres of Excellence for classical languages across different universities. These centres aim to enhance research, digitization, preservation and dissemination of Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit. Chief Ministers from various states have expressed their support for these initiatives and highlighted their significance. The approval signifies a commitment towards preserving India's rich linguistic heritage.
Bayer has announced a significant investment of $2.2 billion to establish a new pharmaceutical site in New Albany, Ohio. This project follows over $7 billion in investments by Bayer in US pharmaceutical research and development. The facility aims to focus on critical areas including cancer, heart, and kidney care. It is expected to create around 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs during its development.
Farmers in Latur district are facing a severe fodder crisis due to a lack of rainfall. Many are forced to harvest sugarcane crops to feed their livestock amidst deteriorating conditions. As a result, milk production has significantly decreased, impacting farmers' incomes. The Maharashtra government has declared a drought in majority of its talukas and announced relief measures. Local farmers are appealing for official fodder camps to be established urgently.
Union Minister Amit Shah stated that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will ensure case resolutions within three years. He emphasised improvements in India's criminal justice system compared to its previous delays. Shah criticised the Congress for hindering the formation of an independent cooperative ministry for 75 years. The minister highlighted Prime Minister Modi's significant contributions to milk production improvement in India.
Five National People’s Party MLAs in Nagaland have formally merged with the Naga People’s Front, taking the NPF’s strength in the 60-member Assembly to 39. The merger, effective October 1, further consolidates the NPF’s dominance after it absorbed most NDPP legislators last year.
