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Kerala's health sector faces controversy as former ministers demand a probe into the procurement of a generic spinal muscular atrophy drug, questioning safety labels and potential links to a Rs 25 lakh corporate contribution.

Authorities in Lawngtlai district detected fake birth certificates during electoral roll revisions, prompting stricter verification across seven villages, legal action, and disciplinary measures against former registrars.

Manipur cabinet approved Pawan Hans to resume helicopter services for remote areas with a minimum of 40 monthly flying hours. Additionally, Loktak Day was declared a state festival.

Jaipur's coaching centre relocation faces failure as authorities claim 18 of 32 bodies moved, while operators report only two shifted to the expensive Pratap Nagar hub, relocating mostly to Mahesh Nagar instead.

The Jaipur Development Authority approved Rs 149.72 crore for infrastructure projects, including a new underpass, road widening, utility shifting, pedestrian footpaths, and sports arena development across the city.

India's environment ministry recommended clearances for two Jaisalmer limestone projects, raising concerns over risks to the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and surrounding desert grassland ecosystems.

Passengers protested at Kolkata airport after a SpiceJet flight was delayed by over six hours, highlighting severe communication failures and unresponsive management by the airline.

Tamil Nadu MLAs will receive a 71% salary hike, raising their monthly package to Rs 1.8 lakh from October 1, adding an annual cost of Rs 17 crore to the state exchequer.

Thane faces a 36-hour water shutdown from October 22 to 24 affecting Kalwa, Diva, and Mumbra due to conservation measures, with low pressure expected for days.

Karnataka seeks ₹20,586 crore in drought relief from the Centre following a 35% monsoon deficit and agricultural losses of ₹62,481 crore affecting 57.93 lakh hectares of crops.