Higher Education Reform: UGC has notified 33 new allied healthcare degrees and restructured 21 existing programmes, directing states/UTs to adopt the updated standardised curricula from 2026–27, with mandatory clinical training across fields like physiotherapy, optometry, radiology and more. Mumbai Safety Alert: Mumbai police issued a preventive order barring assembly of five or more persons from Sept 9 to 23, covering Ganeshotsav, citing risk of breach of peace and danger to lives; processions, loudspeakers and crackers in processions are also restricted. Dahi Handi Tragedy (Mumbai): A 7-year-old boy died in Malad after a brick column collapsed during Dahi Handi; officials also reported 100+ injuries across Mumbai and nearby Thane. Economy & Data Debate: India’s Q1 GDP growth is pegged at 7.8%, but a former finance secretary’s comments sparked renewed debate over whether the “real” growth picture is being overstated. International Finance: India’s forex reserves hit a record $740.8 billion, supported by NRI deposits and RBI measures, strengthening the rupee. Sports (Women’s Asia Cup): India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets as spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat dismantled Pakistan for 55, triggering fresh online trolling. Child Marriage Push: UNGA approved Nov 27 as an International Day to eliminate child, early and forced marriage; India backed the resolution.