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The Law Commission of India has recommended against lowering the age of consent from 18 to 16 under the POCSO Act, citing concerns about child marriage and trafficking. Instead, it suggests introducing amendments and guided judicial discretion for cases involving adolescents aged 16 to 18.

Two constables from the Kharkhauda police station in Meerut, India, are facing allegations of planting a weapon in a teacher's motorcycle bag with the aim of falsely implicating him in an Arms Act case. An investigation has been initiated following protests and demands for a fair inquiry by the teacher's family.

India's NIA conducts extensive anti-terror raids at 51 locations, targeting criminal syndicates with links to Khalistani separatists and international terror groups. Detentions and seizures of weapons and digital evidence have been reported in the multi-state operation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins YouTube Fanfest India 2023, addressing content creators and expressing his connection to YouTube. He encourages them to drive positive change, supporting national campaigns and promoting local products.

Manipur, India, declares the entire state a "disturbed area" under AFSPA for six months due to rising unrest and protests following the tragic killing of two students. This move excludes certain police stations, and a CBI investigation has been initiated into the case.

The BJP announces its second list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, including three Union Ministers, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses party workers in Bhopal. The party is yet to reveal the name of the Chief Ministerial candidate.

The BJP's decision to field top leaders in Madhya Pradesh's upcoming assembly elections has stirred political buzz and cast uncertainty over Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's future. The party's strategy is to strengthen its presence in weak constituencies and maximize its leadership's influence in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 51,000 appointment letters at the Rozgar Mela, emphasizing the importance of innovation and technology for India's future. He also celebrated the historic women's reservation bill, highlighting the empowerment of women in the workforce.

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has filed a fresh petition to extend the custody of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu by five days in the Skill Development Corporation scam case. Naidu's judicial remand has been extended until October 5.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's presence at a BJP event in Patna sparks speculation about his political affiliations, but he downplays it, emphasizing the importance of working for everyone. The move is seen as a potential message to his alliance partners as seat-sharing discussions approach.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a scathing attack on Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, highlighting stagnant development in the state and referring to the 'red diary' controversy as he kicks off the BJP's campaign to unseat the ruling Congress ahead of the upcoming assembly election.

Manipur's Chief Minister N Biren Singh has convened a meeting to discuss extending the India-Myanmar border fencing by 70 km. This move comes in response to concerns over illegal immigration and drug smuggling across the porous border, and Singh emphasizes the urgency of safeguarding the region against these challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes that the India-Middle East-Europe corridor will play a pivotal role in world trade for centuries to come, with its origin in India. He reflects on India's historical significance as a trading power and its recent proposal for the corridor at the G20 Summit, while also highlighting India's achievements in space exploration and diplomacy.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief after the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed his request and sent him to two days of police custody in an alleged corruption case related to AP Skill Development.