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Assam teachers urged the government to provide school-bound tablets for Shiksha Setu attendance to prevent proxy check-ins. Discussions also covered financial clearances, non-academic duties, and school infrastructure demands.

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, comprising nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, largely driven by a rise in protest-related closures and security concerns.

In August 2026, Russia, the US, and the UAE supplied over two-thirds of India's 191.2 lakh tonnes of oil imports. Total import bills rose 25% year-on-year to $12.2 billion amid elevated prices.

India's NTPC partners with 247Solar for a 1MW hybrid solar thermal project in Rajasthan, signing a 25-year PPA to deliver round-the-clock clean power and reduce coal reliance.

The Centre has extended zero customs duty on around 40 critical petrochemical products until July 15 to ensure supply stability amid disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to develop Sonamarg as a year-round tourist destination, inaugurating five development projects and laying foundation stones for two others worth Rs 58.26 crore in Ganderbal.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the Centre has assured uninterrupted coal and power supplies to sustain the state's significant contribution of 180 LMT of rice to the central pool.

The fire department inspected 1,173 Durga Puja pandals, issuing notices to 46 committees for safety violations. Authorities deployed 54 fire tenders and trained volunteers to ensure festival safety.

NHAI mandated strict digital monitoring for highways using drones and AI, prompting builders to urge realistic bidding, increased operation payments, and sustainable contracts to ensure quality and financial viability.

Chengalpattu Collector instructed NHAI to open the Rs 21 crore Pukkathurai flyover by October 16 and complete the Rs 21.50 crore Padalam flyover before Deepavali to ease traffic congestion.