The Karnataka High Court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the governor's authority to sanction an investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative sites controversy. Governor Taawarchand Gehlot had granted approval for the probe based on complaints linking Siddaramaiah to the case, with allegations that his wife, Parvathi, was a beneficiary of the land allocation. The court upheld the governor’s authority to order the investigation, allowing it to proceed. This ruling marks a significant setback for Siddaramaiah, who had sought to stop the inquiry into the MUDA land allotment issue. The case will now continue under the governor’s directive.

In a shocking incident, a six-year-old girl in Gujarat's Dahod district was allegedly choked to death by her school principal, Govind Natt, 55, after resisting his attempted sexual assault. The girl's body was found on school premises Thursday evening. Post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death. Police arrested Natt and formed 10 teams to investigate. The victim's mother stated she accompanied Natt to school daily. Initially, Natt claimed he dropped the girl off, but police uncovered his involvement. The incident sparked widespread outrage, highlighting concerns over student safety.

Hanif Kureshi, the creator of India’s first art district in Delhi, passed away at the age of 41 after battling cancer. He co-founded St+art India in 2013, a not-for-profit organization aimed at bringing art to public spaces, making it accessible to everyone. Kureshi’s work transformed Delhi’s Lodhi Art District into a hub of modern street art, reflecting contemporary culture. His vision was to take art out of galleries and into the streets, making it democratic and visible to all. Kureshi’s legacy lives on through the vibrant murals that now adorn the streets of Lodhi Art District, showcasing the power of public art in urban spaces.

A devotee from Khammam district, Donthu Padmavati, has claimed she found tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu received as prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The discovery was made on September 19 when she was preparing to share the prasadam with her family. Padmavati expressed her dismay, stating that such contamination in a religious offering is deeply upsetting. This comes after recent allegations of animal fat being found in the temple's laddus, which has led to political controversy in Andhra Pradesh. Temple authorities have yet to respond to the latest claim.

Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, was shot dead by police after he snatched an officer's revolver during transport. The Thane crime branch took Shinde into custody from Taloja jail based on a new case filed by his wife. While being transported for questioning, he opened fire near the Mumbra bypass, injuring an officer. In response, another officer shot Shinde, who later succumbed to his injuries. This incident underscores the challenges law enforcement faces with high-profile criminal cases in the region.

Bengaluru police identified a suspect in the gruesome murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi, whose body was found in 30 pieces in a refrigerator on September 21. Karnataka's Home Minister, G Parmeshwar, confirmed that the suspect is believed to be in West Bengal, and efforts are underway to arrest him. Mahalakshmi, who lived separately from her husband in Bengaluru, was discovered after her family raised concerns. Authorities have assured the public of safety measures, including CCTV installations, under the Nirbhaya program.

Amid allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddoos, a cleansing ritual was conducted at the Tirumala temple to rectify alleged desecrations during the previous YSR Congress regime. On Monday, temple officials stated that eight priests, guided by three Agama Shastra advisors, performed the Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana ritual in accordance with Shastras. The two-hour ceremony involved setting up three homa gundas, conducting the Vastu Homam, and purifying vessels, machines, and the ceremonial space. The Panchagavya Prokshana, a sacred sprinkling using cow products, was also performed to sanctify the temple, seeking divine atonement from Lord Venkateswara Swamy for the alleged sacrilege.

The Supreme Court of India has overturned a Madras High Court order, ruling that downloading, storing, and watching child pornography is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The apex court bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, stated that intention to share or gain from such material constitutes a crime under Section 15(3) of the POCSO Act. This verdict corrects the High Court's "egregious error" and reaffirms India's commitment to combating child sexual exploitation. 

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged sexual and physical assault of an Army officer and his fiancée at Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar. The couple had gone to file a complaint on September 14 after being harassed by miscreants. The inquiry, led by Justice Chittaranjan Das, has been tasked with submitting a report within 60 days. This action was announced by the Chief Minister's Office through a post on X, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a thorough investigation.

The Andhra Pradesh government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe irregularities in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) operations after reports of sub-standard ghee and adulteration in Tirupati laddu prasadam. Announcing the SIT, led by an IG-rank officer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu vowed strict action. The TTD also created a sensory panel to evaluate food quality based on aroma, taste, and texture. Additionally, purification rituals will be conducted to restore temple sanctity. Naidu accused the previous government of poor procurement standards, leading to the current controversy.