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HealthUnion Minister V Somanna stated that over 12 crore individual household toilets have been constructed in rural India under the Swachh Bharat Mission in the past 12 years. Additionally, 5.69 lakh villages are declared open defecation free Plus. The Jal Jeevan Mission has provided potable tap water connections to 15.96 crore rural habitations, covering 82.5% of rural households.
Deccan Herald·
PoliticsThe Supreme Court stated that a bus conductor's right to access justice is equal to that of a top bureaucrat. It criticized granting out-of-turn hearings to litigants who can approach the court easily, saying it violates the right to speedy justice for millions waiting in line. The court emphasized fairness in hearing schedules.
Times of India·
PoliticsA 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe man, D S Murali of Nayaka community, was stabbed to death in Devarahalli, Karnataka, following a dispute over farm passage. The accused, family members of Ramakrishnappa and Nagaraj, allegedly used caste-based abuse and attacked Murali. Masti police have registered an SC/ST atrocity case, arrested three suspects, and are investigating. Kolar SP Kannika Sikriwal visited the site.
Deccan Herald··Devarahalli
EntertainmentOn October 2, 2026, The Hindu released a 30-minute documentary titled "Gandhi for GenZ: The Mahatma is suddenly cool again" to mark Gandhi Jayanti. The film explores Mahatma Gandhi's relevance to today's Indian youth, featuring interviews with historians and GenZ activists alongside archival footage. It is available on The Hindu's website and YouTube.
Hindu Entertainment··Chennai
BusinessDuring a tax raid, officials found Rs 1.12 crore in Indian currency and foreign currency worth Rs 4.34 lakh. The man was questioned by tax authorities. Although the investigation team accepted his explanation, the Assessing Officer treated the recovered cash and forex as unexplained under Section 69A. The man later won the case at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal with help from his sister-in-law.
TOI Business·
WorldThe Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi cities Jazan and Khamis Mushait. The attacks caused limited material damage from falling debris. These strikes follow renewed hostilities since July, with the Houthis intensifying their offensive and blockading Saudi energy exports amid Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis.
NDTV·
Deccan Herald·
Union Minister V Somanna stated that over 12 crore individual household toilets have been constructed in rural India under the Swachh Bharat Mission in the past 12 years. Additionally, 5.69 lakh villages are declared open defecation free Plus. The Jal Jeevan Mission has provided potable tap water connections to 15.96 crore rural habitations, covering 82.5% of rural households.
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