Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks to attract more global investment and strengthen tourism and local brands.

Raghav Chadha has introduced new prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring flexible 30-day plans alongside voice-only services. By previously raising these issues in Parliament, Raghav Chadha emphasizes the importance of providing better choices, ultimately aiming to improve the prepaid mobile experience for users across India.

The Indian men's volleyball team achieved a 3-0 victory over Vietnam in their Asian Games opener. The match took place at Park Arena Komaki and lasted for one hour and 24 minutes. India won the sets with scores of 25-23, 25-21, and 25-20. Following this victory, India is scheduled to compete against Hong Kong and Qatar in their upcoming matches.

US President Donald Trump has sought to play down exchanges with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Taiwan independence, saying on Saturday that they touched on the subject only briefly. “We didn’t talk about it too much. Right now, it’s fine. It’s just moving along,” Trump said. “We didn’t spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He understands very much how I feel.” During the summit in Washington last week, Xi pressed Trump to take an explicit position against Taiwan independence – a...

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not supported the proposal for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. He emphasized that the voices of local residents should be prioritized regarding this matter. Previously, former Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government had announced support for the expansion. Heathrow Airport has indicated that the runway's opening could be delayed until 2039.

Parveen Hooda achieved a significant victory in the women's 65 kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games. She won decisively against Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova by a 5-0 score. Ankush Panghal also performed well, winning his quarterfinal bout against Nekruz Salimov from Tajikistan through a unanimous decision. Hooda and Panghal each showcased their boxing skills and secured medals for India in their respective events.

Mobile phone retailers across India will observe October 2 as 'No UPI Day' to protest UPI charges. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has expressed concerns over new charges affecting their earnings. Retailers will not accept UPI payments and will cover QR codes to symbolize their protest. The introduction of a 0.4 percent fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 starts on October 15.

Mobile phone retailers across India will observe October 2 as 'No UPI Day' to protest UPI charges. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has expressed concerns over new charges affecting their earnings. Retailers will not accept UPI payments and will cover QR codes to symbolize their protest. The introduction of a 0.4 percent fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 starts on October 15.

Parveen Hooda guaranteed India a second boxing medal at the Asian Games with a commanding 5-0 win against Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova in the women's 65kg quarterfinal.

Anahat Singh won India's first women's singles Silver at the 2026 Asian Games, losing to Sivasangari Subramaniam.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed allegations made by Rahul Gandhi regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He highlighted that in West Bengal, constituencies experiencing significant vote reductions still saw TMC victories. Fadnavis asserted that all political parties could appoint Booth Level Agents for electoral roll objections.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that his political inclinations threaten electoral integrity. She expressed worries about allegations claiming Kumar encouraged a past chief secretary to contest for the BJP. Across multiple districts in India, protests against the CEC have surged, with Vadra's remarks underscoring pressing concerns over the impartiality of election officials.