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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced a distribution of ₹5,858 crore to 14 states affected by severe rainfall, floods, and landslides during this year's south-west monsoon. Maharashtra will receive the largest share of ₹1,492 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh with ₹1,036 crore, and Assam with ₹716 crore. The government emphasized its commitment to supporting affected states and alleviating hardships faced by the people. Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) have been dispatched for on-site damage assessments, and over ₹14,958 crore has already been disbursed to 21 states this year.

Actor Govinda sustained an accidental bullet injury to his leg from his licensed revolver early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM, leading to his immediate hospitalization. In an audio message recorded from the hospital, Govinda expressed gratitude to his doctor and fans, confirming that the bullet had been removed and he was feeling better. His manager stated that his condition is stable, though earlier reports indicated he had lost a significant amount of blood. Govinda is currently in the ICU at CritiCare Hospital in Mumbai, with his daughter by his side, while his wife was informed that

In the third and final phase of Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, voter turnout reached 65.48% by 5 PM, expected to surpass the 66.78% recorded in the recent Lok Sabha elections across the same districts. The Assembly elections, the first in a decade since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, have seen higher participation rates compared to previous general elections. The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to conduct these elections by September 30, highlighting the significance of new voter groups, including Pakistani refugees, Valmiki Samaj, and the Gorkha community, who gained voting rights post-abrogation. Exit polls are scheduled for October 5, with results to be announced on October 8.

The Election Commission has approved a 20-day parole for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the convicted head of Dera Sacha Sauda, ahead of the October 5 Haryana Assembly elections. Currently imprisoned in Rohtak's Sunaria jail for raping two disciples, his release could significantly impact voter sentiment in regions where he has a large following. Conditions of his parole restrict him from staying in Haryana or engaging in political activities. This marks his 11th release from jail, raising concerns about his influence on the electoral outcomes.

India shattered multiple records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. As the Indian team batted, they swiftly dismantled the opposition bowlers. Bangladesh was bowled out for 233 runs, with Mominul Haque scoring a commendable 107* in an otherwise challenging innings. In response, India declared at 285/8, showcasing their batting prowess. Key performances included opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who struck a rapid half-century, scoring 72 runs off just 51 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. KL Rahul also contributed significantly, making 68 runs off 43 deliveries, which featured 7 fours and 2 sixes.