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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the inaugural batch of Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology, emphasizing India's inherent strengths in knowledge, science, and technology. He urged students to navigate challenges, embrace technology, and innovate while aligning with global standards. 

The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing simultaneous elections in the country, urging the Central government to withdraw its proposal for 'one nation, one election,' which was recommended by the Ram Nath Kovind panel.

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new initiatives to support farmers. These include subsidies for purchasing agricultural equipment such as protection tools, custom hiring centers, high-tech hubs, threshing floors, and small warehouses.

With four independent MLAs joining their ranks, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has achieved a majority in the Assembly, paving the way for Omar Abdullah to become the new Chief Minister. The party's victory is seen as a rejection of the revocation of J&K's special status.

Kerala's special representative in Delhi, Prof. K.V. Thomas, met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to request immediate central assistance for the Wayanad disaster and to address pending GST issues raised by the state.

Ratan Tata's last rites will be performed according to Parsi traditions, which involve unique practices like the use of Towers of Silence ('Dakhma') where bodies are exposed to the elements and scavenging birds. However, modern adaptations like solar concentrators and electric cremation are also becoming more common.

In a heartfelt tribute to Tata Group patriarch Ratan Tata, Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara are making inflight announcements today, honoring the visionary leader who held aviation close to his heart.

Laxmi Vilas Palace, the world's largest private residence, is four times the size of Buckingham Palace and is owned by the Gaekwad family of Baroda. This sprawling palace with over 170 rooms and a golf course stands as a symbol of Gujarat's rich heritage.

This year's Durga Ashtami puja will be performed at 10 PM on October 10, due to Tritiya coinciding with the sunrise over two days. The Maha Navami puja will follow on October 11, with the Vijayadashami puja scheduled for the morning of October 13.

A brave junior college student fiercely fought back against harassment as she confronted a bus conductor who was allegedly misbehaving and teasing girls inside a bus in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri.