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Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. Alongside him, four other DMK legislators took their oaths as cabinet ministers, including V Senthil Balaji, who recently received bail in a money laundering case. Udhayanidhi, who previously held the position of Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, will also manage the planning and development portfolio. Addressing criticisms, he committed to public service, stating, “I will try my best to take in all the criticism and work diligently for the people.”

In a significant operation in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed a terrorist on Sunday, recovering the body from Kog-Mandli. The search for additional terrorists continues, following intelligence about three to four foreign militants in the area. The operation, which began after a joint security team was attacked, has entered its second day. Tragically, a Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable lost his life, while two officers were injured. Authorities have assured tight security measures in place to prevent any terror-related incidents ahead of the upcoming elections on October 1.

In a significant announcement for IPL 2025, BCCI's outgoing secretary Jay Shah revealed that players will earn a match fee of Rs 7.5 lakh per game. Additionally, players participating in all matches during a season will receive an extra Rs 1.05 crore on top of their contracts. Each franchise will be allocated Rs 12.60 crore for match fees, marking a substantial incentive for players. This move aims to enhance player engagement and address the trend of international stars leaving the tournament midway due to commitments. The new incentive scheme will also benefit young players, allowing them to earn significantly more than their base salaries.

Shah Rukh Khan was honored with the Best Actor award for his performance in "Jawan," while Rani Mukerji received the Best Actress award for her role in "Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway" at the IIFA 2024 Awards. The ceremony celebrated the finest talents in Indian cinema and took place in Abu Dhabi on September 28. This recognition highlights their exceptional contributions to the film industry.

Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission, has successfully landed in a 3.85-billion-year-old crater on the Moon, marking a significant achievement for the country’s space exploration efforts. This ancient crater, formed during the Nectarian period, is one of the oldest on the Moon's surface and has not been explored by any previous missions. The Pragyan rover is now providing valuable geological insights, revealing that one half of the crater is buried under ejecta from the South Pole-Aitken basin. The mission underscores India's growing capabilities in space science, having made its soft landing on the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023, at a site designated as Shiv Shakti Point.