India witnessed a sharp spike in criminal activity last year, with the number of registered cases crossing 62 lakh. The latest Crime in India 2023 report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) paints a mixed picture: some categories like murders saw a decline, but cybercrime, offences against children, and crimes against Scheduled Tribes (STs) recorded worrying increases.

Crime tally crosses 62 lakh

According to the ANI report citing the NCRB data, a total of 62,41,569 cognizable cases were registered in 2023, up 7.2 percent from 2022. Of these, 37.6 lakh fell under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 24.8 lakh under Special and Local Laws (SLL).

The overall crime rate rose from 422.2 per lakh population in 2022 to 448.3 in 2023. IPC cases made up 60.3 percent of the total, while SLL accounted for 39.7 percent.

In a boost to global water security, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a siphon-powered thermal desalination system that converts seawater into clean drinking water faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than conventional methods.

Traditional solar stills, which replicate the natural water cycle, often face two challenges — salt buildup on evaporator surfaces and scaling limits that restrict water flow to just 10–15 cm. The IISc team has overcome both issues by harnessing the principle of siphonage.

The new system uses a composite siphon made of a fabric wick and a grooved metal surface. The fabric draws salty water from a reservoir while gravity ensures a continuous flow, flushing away salt before it can crystallize. The water then spreads as a thin film over a heated metal surface, evaporates, and condenses on a cooler surface placed just two millimeters away.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography gives readers a candid glimpse into her heart and mind, and tells her Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written in the foreword to the Indian edition of the Italian leader's autobiography. The autobiography, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, is set to be launched in India by Rupa Publications.

In the foreword to the autobiography, Prime Minister Modi has said Prime Minister Meloni's life has "never been about politics or power". "It is about her courage, conviction, and commitment to public service and the people of Italy," he has written.

"Over the last 11 years, I have had the privilege of engaging with many world leaders, each with a different life journey. At times, their journeys transcend personal stories and speak to something larger. They remind us of ideals that have endured across cultures and centuries. Prime Minister Meloni has several such instances in her accomplished life, making this book very special. Her journey is inspiring and historic," Prime Minister Modi wrote.

Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita will be on a visit to Moscow, Russia, from 1st October to 3rd of next month. The Minister will inaugurate the Best of India – Indian Apparel and Textile Fair in Moscow.

In a statement, The Ministry of Textiles said that the fair will serve as a strategic gateway for Indian exporters to expand their presence in Russia and CIS markets. Over 100 Indian companies are expected to participate, showcasing products ranging from handloom and handicrafts to home furnishings, carpets, linens, apples, and garments

During the visit, The Minister will also hold a bilateral meeting with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Russian Union of Entrepreneurs of the Textile and Apparel Industry. The Ministry said that these engagements aims to provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and the textile sectors and explore avenues for enhancing collaboration between Indian and Russian businesses.

India and Bhutan have agreed to establish two cross-border rail links projects at a total outlay of four thousand 33 crore rupees. The Railway Project includes Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse.

Addressing a joint press conference in New Delhi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project will connect two important cities of Bhutan, namely Gelephu and Samtse. He said, these two projects will take off from the Indian Railway network at Kokrajhar in Assam and Banarhat in West Bengal. Mr Vaishnaw added that around 69 kilometer 69-kilometre-long rail route project between Kokrajhar and Gelephu will be constructed at an estimated cost of three thousand 456 crore rupees, While the 20-kilometre-long long Banarhat-Samtse rail project will be constructed at a cost of 577 crore rupees. The Minister said that the entire investment in these railway projects will be made by India.

One of the 16 cheetahs born in India will reach adulthood on Monday (September 29, 2025) at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, marking a hopeful turn for the three-year-old reintroduction efforts, an official said on Sunday (28 September, 2025).

“Mukhi, a female cub born to Namibian cheetah Jwala on March 29, 2023, will reach adulthood, as it will turn 915 days or 30 months old, on Monday (September 29, 2025), ready to contribute to increasing the cheetah population in India,” Project Cheetah Director Uttam Kumar Sharma told PTI.

"Of the four cubs Jwala delivered, three died due to extreme heat, but Mukhi survived and has grown well. Today our efforts have yielded encouraging results," Mr. Sharma said.

The Centre has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as the next deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. The appointment comes in the wake of the retirement of M Rajeshwar Rao early next month. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, which is headed by the Prime Minister, on Monday approved his appointment, a government notification said on Monday.

The governor, and the four deputy governors of the Reserve Bank are appointed by the government and are government servants and not employees of the central bank. The appointment of Murmu, who is currently an executive director, will take effect from October 9. Murmu will replace Rajeshwar Rao, who is currently the senior most deputy governor in charge of banking regulation and other portfolios. Rao’s term ends on October 8.

International Translation Day is observed on September 30 every year to recognise translation professionals who help connect nations.

September 30 is also the day that celebrates the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered to be the patron saint of translators. He is known for translating most of the Bible into Latin from the Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. He also translated parts of the Hebrew Gospel into Greek.

International Translation Day history

In 1991, the International Federation of Translators (FIT) launched the idea of an officially recognised International Translation Day to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, who play an important role in facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation.

On 24 May 2017, the General Assembly adopted resolution 71/288 declaring September 30 International Translation Day, recognising the role of professional translation in connecting nations.

In a move to address India's shortage of healthcare professionals, the Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to add 10,023 new medical college seats by the financial year 2028-2029.

With a ₹15,034.50 crore investment, the initiative will create 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) and 5,000 postgraduate (PG) seats, the government said in a statement.

The centrally sponsored scheme focuses on a strategic and cost-effective approach: strengthening and upgrading existing state and central government medical colleges, standalone postgraduate institutes, and government hospitals.

According to the statement, the scheme will help increase the availability of doctors and specialists in the country, thereby improving access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved areas.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is on a one-day visit to Bihar today. Upon arriving in Patna, he first paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan by laying flowers at his statue at JP Golambar. He then attended the closing ceremony of the third edition of the Unmesha International Literature Festival, held at Bapu Auditorium in Patna, as the chief guest. He was welcomed by the Governor, Deputy Chief Minister, ministers, and several dignitaries.

Expressed grief over Tamil Nadu incident: The ceremony began with a minute's silence in memory of those killed in the recent tragic stampede in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to the media, the Vice President expressed his deep condolences and condolences to the families of the victims. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery.