Rohan Bopanna has announced his retirement from Indian tennis following an early exit at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 44-year-old and his partner N Sriram Balaji were defeated in the opening round of men’s doubles by France's Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. Reflecting on his career, Bopanna expressed pride in representing India for over two decades, starting in 2002. He ruled out participating in the upcoming Asian Games. Bopanna is celebrated for his 2017 French Open mixed doubles title and becoming the oldest World No. 1 and Grand Slam champion earlier this year.

In a heated Lok Sabha session, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi indirectly referenced industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani after Speaker Om Birla stopped him from naming them. Drawing a parallel to the Mahabharata's 'chakravyuh,' Gandhi accused the NDA government of fostering a monopolistic environment benefiting big businesses. Despite the Speaker's warnings, Gandhi continued, asking if he should call them "number 3 and number 4," and later referred to them as "A1 and A2." Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Gandhi for challenging the Speaker's authority.

The UK government has proposed a 22.3% pay rise for junior doctors in England to resolve ongoing strike actions. The British Medical Association (BMA) will present the offer to its members, potentially ending months of protests. The raise includes an 8.1%-10.3% increase, a backdated 4.05% rise for 2023-24, and an additional 6% for 2024-25, plus a £1,000 payment. The government aims to address pay grievances and mitigate the impact of strikes on the NHS, which has seen substantial disruptions due to the walkouts.

In a fiery Lok Sabha speech, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led government of creating a "Chakravyuh" (war formation) around India's youth, farmers, women, and small businesses. Gandhi named six individuals, including PM Narendra Modi and industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, at the center of this "Lotus formation." He criticized the Union Budget for perpetuating monopolies and undermining democracy. Gandhi also promised that the INDIA bloc would pass a bill guaranteeing MSP for farmers. His remarks sparked a strong reaction, highlighting deep political divides.

The CBI has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The chargesheet accuses Kejriwal of being a key conspirator in the alleged misuse of Delhi’s excise policy, claiming he approved an increase in liquor wholesalers' profit margins from 5% to 12% without justification. The case also involves allegations of financial misconduct and conspiracy. Kejriwal, previously arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and granted interim bail by the Supreme Court, remains in custody due to the ongoing CBI investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed chief ministers of BJP-ruled states to fully implement central government welfare schemes without making any alterations, according to sources. During a two-day BJP Chief Ministers' Council meeting, Modi emphasized the importance of adhering to the original structure of schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Anna Yojana. He urged BJP workers to assist in ensuring proper implementation and preventing misuse. Modi also reviewed the achievements of various state governments and encouraged the adoption of successful governance policies across states.

Prashant Kishor's grassroots campaign, Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, will transform into a political party on October 2. The new party plans to contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Jan Suraaj will hold eight state-level meetings to finalize its structure and priorities. Kishor aims to address key issues like education, healthcare, and jobs. The launch date marks Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, symbolizing grassroots change. Facing anti-incumbency, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's traditional voter base are seen as main opponents.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, alleging her microphone was deliberately switched off while she spoke about state fund allocation. Banerjee labeled the incident an "insult to Bengal" and all regional parties. She criticized the meeting's handling, claiming she wasn't given fair speaking time compared to other attendees. The government rebutted her claims, stating her allotted time had expired and she was accommodated early due to her schedule. The BJP accused Banerjee of politicizing the platform.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee walked out of Niti Aayog meeting chaired by PM Modi, alleging her mic was muted and she was limited to 5-minute speech. She claimed bias towards NDA allies, citing longer speaking times for other CMs. Banerjee was discussing central funds denied to West Bengal when her mic was muted, calling it an "insult to Bengal and regional parties". She was the only opposition-ruled state CM present. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Saturday. The meeting aimed to discuss development issues and policy matters. However, several Opposition Chief Ministers, including those from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Punjab, and Congress-ruled states, boycotted the session. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attended the meet, while Puducherry CM skipped it after the center approved the union territory's budget proposals. The meeting went ahead with presentations from BJP-ruled states' CMs, focusing on their achievements. The session was part of the NITI Aayog's efforts to drive policy reforms.