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In a televised interview, Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP, alleging vote theft, criticizing CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PM Modi and Home Minister Shah, while the party rebuffed his claims.
Over 53,000 Gujarat Anganwadis will host a one‑day ‘Anganano Utsav’ from Sept 25‑Oct 3, honoring Anganwadi and ASHA staff while distributing fruits, kits and welfare information to families.
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal dumped over 100 mm of rain across southern Odisha, prompting evacuation of 8,082 people and triggering red and orange weather warnings.
India’s Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Waris for raping and killing his six‑year‑old stepdaughter, replacing his death sentence with life imprisonment without remission.
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui gave his 15‑year‑old daughter Shora a demanding lead in the 1½‑hour play ‘Naqaab’, which ran nine shows after a debut in Chicago.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announced an opposition‑led impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and urged his prosecution under Maharashtra’s anti‑organized crime law.
Ambassador Sergio Gor touched down at Mahajan Field Firing Range as Indian and US armies began Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, training together across desert and mountain terrain.
Chef Vikas Khanna posted an Instagram video showing singer Shreya Ghoshal learning to prepare traditional modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi, praising her voice as a healing home.
A UPSC prep piece asks how Article 324 secures the Election Commission’s independence and what safeguards support its autonomy.
Punjab High Court assigned a Warrant Officer to supervise Enforcement Directorate searches after the state sought intervention, as raids target officials in a building scam and spark AAP‑Centre tension.
On September 19, 2026, a memorial lecture in Srinagar called for Jammu and Kashmir statehood while honoring former IAS officer Mohammad Shafi Pandit.
A deep depression crossing the Andhra‑Odisha coast has prompted red alerts for four Odisha districts, disaster response deployment and thousands evacuated, despite viral talk of a non‑existent Cyclone Arnab.
The J&K government told the assembly that forest land diversion delays stem from incomplete proposals and missing documents on the PARIVESH portal, not from the Forest Department.
A 30‑minute, 37 mm rain shower caused a section of white cement plaster on Charminar’s Laad Bazaar side to peel off; security cleared debris and ASI plans repairs.
SAD Punar Surjeet Delegation Pursues 15-Day SIT Probe
Eight United Democratic Party legislators, led by Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, formally entered the BJP in New Delhi, saying the move follows prolonged talks on four key Meghalaya issues.
Two Election Commissioners reportedly objected repeatedly to aspects of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, prompting the Election Commission to deny any internal rift.
Principal Secretary P K Mishra said the financial system must move beyond short‑term credit, assessing cash flows and mobilising capital for infrastructure, manufacturing, urbanisation, energy transition and innovation.
India's REIT sector expands as office availability rises, drawing multinational demand and offering diversified investment via ETFs and mutual funds.
GQ India lists six new titles debuting on Netflix and ZEE5 this week, while other outlets report additional star‑studded OTT releases across Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar.
TMC and BJP supporters fought in Kolkata’s Mukundpur area over a disputed party office, leaving several injured, including former legislator Humayun Kabir, as police intervene.
The Department of Posts promoted Dr. Alok Pande to Member (Financial Services) of the Postal Services Board, effective 1 Oct 2026, while Ms. Manisha Sinha moves to DGPS.
Adani Logistics and MSC have inaugurated an export rail service linking Adani ICD Malur near Bengaluru with Adani Ennore Container Terminal, creating a new rail‑linked export corridor for Karnataka cargo.
Amit Shah inaugurated the third ANTF conference, launched awareness campaigns and a roadmap to eradicate drug trade by 2029.
Theatrical veteran Lushin Dubey brings ‘Aruna’s Story’ to New York, following runs in Washington and Houston, to raise funds for the Smile Foundation and spotlight Aruna Shanbaug’s case.
In September 2026, two Class 10 students were assaulted near a coaching centre in Jamui, Bihar, prompting police suo motu action and calls for gender‑sensitive patrols and safe transit corridors.
The President of India presented the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, honoring 2024’s top achievements across feature and non‑feature cinema.
A Times of India guide shows how simple pot‑gardening can yield fresh curry leaves, green chillies and other staples, needing only a container, sunlight and patience.
Hylenr, Hyderabad deep‑tech firm, announced completion of Phase 1 independent validation of its BRT‑NiUCS‑2 lattice‑confinement fusion reactor at Texas A&M, reporting thermal and noble‑gas signatures and preparing Phase 2.
Pro Nature Organic Foods, founded by Nidhi and Varun Gupta in 2006, is broadening its product range and distribution to tap India’s rising health‑conscious consumer base.
The Mahabharata’s Bhishma Parva lists the Mushikas among southern peoples, confirming the ancient northern Malabar kingdom’s location beneath Ezhimala beside the Arabian Sea.
A viral video shows a man on a Karnataka two‑wheeler with six children, five squeezed into a metal basket on the busy Mysuru‑Nanjangud Road, prompting widespread social‑media outrage over safety.
CM D.K. Shivakumar announced a drone‑based LiDAR and plot‑level mapping plan for the Western Ghats to differentiate forest from farmland, as Karnataka prepares objections to the Kasturirangan eco‑sensitive area draft.
A 57‑year‑old dairy operator died after a high‑speed Mahindra Thar struck his scooter from behind near Jaipur’s Chilgaadi restaurant.
The 22nd Yudh Abhyas exercise began on Sept 15 in Uttarakhand, featuring 600 Indian and 600 US troops training at Auli and Rajasthan, with indigenous Rampur Hounds in tactical demos.
A new Times of India feature explores South India's diverse breads—crisp, lacy, soft, layered, and flame‑charred—showing they go beyond the familiar naan.
The Indian Consul General in Shanghai commended Peking University scholars for advancing India studies and led a drive to clean a Tagore bust and local visa centres.
Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud has appointed Jegan Babu, with over ten years of experience in leading international hospitality, as its new food and beverage manager.
The Indian Super League has appointed veteran sports‑business executive Karan Yadav as CEO, tasking him with steering the league’s strategic, commercial and organisational agenda under a new club‑led framework.
Coca‑Cola India is expanding its presence this festive season, bringing its full beverage range closer to shoppers for refreshment and hydration across holiday occasions.
Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be in Tamil Nadu on Sept 21 for the UPASI TRF centenary conference, marking the tea‑research institute’s 100‑year legacy.
India Meteorological Department says a low‑pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and is likely to become a depression and then a deep depression, prompting an Odisha alert.
Kala Jathedi reached his Sonipat home for his twin daughters’ naming ceremony, welcomed by drums, music and a band before returning to Tihar Jail.
Mahindra will launch the second‑generation Thar’s first major update on September 22, 2026, featuring design tweaks and Roxx‑inspired upgrades while retaining existing powertrain options.
Rs 48 crore allocated for restoration of sacred heritage sites in Purmandal and Uttervehini in Jammu and Kashmir.
A Mumbai police constable was defrauded of Rs 11.2 lakh through a matrimonial gift scheme, highlighting the reach of such scams.
Gachibowli police detained wrestler‑actor Saurav Gurjar at Mumbai airport after a woman alleged he promised marriage and wife‑like privileges, leading to a 14‑day judicial remand.
A woman who lived in Bengaluru for nearly three years described traffic, hard water and poor roads as challenges, but says she now misses a particular aspect of the city.
During his first show after a tour controversy, Ed Sheeran described the Gaza situation as catastrophic and unjustifiable while performing in Philadelphia.
In early Sunday hours, burglars used gas cutters to breach two State Bank of India ATMs in Durshed and Thimmapur, Karimnagar, stealing Rs 8 lakh and prompting a police investigation.
Earthship architecture enables self‑sufficient homes built from recycled tires and bottles, powered by solar/wind, harvesting rainwater, with examples emerging in Kerala and Himachal, despite regulatory hurdles.
India is shifting its electric‑vehicle sector from early‑adopter niche to a broad commercial growth phase, building a full ecosystem of manufacturing, batteries, charging and fleet operations.
NXP introduced its EasyEVSE entry-level development platform, powered by the RW612 wireless MCU, at electronica India 2026 to streamline residential, commercial and smart‑energy EV charger design.
The Mazda art festival spotlights India's varied artistic talent, noting that several participating creators switched careers to pursue art.
The central government has forwarded Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid’s request for bridges, hospitals, auditoriums and a degree college in North Kashmir to the relevant Union ministries for action.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy affirmed the Vokkaliga community’s three‑decade backing of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda, rejecting caste‑based support for Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar.
Canada's international trade minister expressed optimism that bilateral negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India can conclude before year-end.
Bengaluru startup Simple unveils the Wave family scooter, offering four battery‑capacity variants with claimed ranges from 110km to 243km, priced from Rs 1.10 lakh, with deliveries slated for 25 September.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present over 51,000 appointment letters to newly hired youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela, highlighting FTAs and startup growth beyond metros.
Actor Dhruv Vikram portrays a stuntman and body double in the Mythri Movie Makers production ‘Jackie – No Retakes Allowed’, directed by Karan Arvind Kumar.