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Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh accused the DMK of a culture of obscene and derogatory remarks and warned of legal action against anyone disparaging Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. He also dismissed claims of a recent spike in crimes against women, attributing law‑and‑order challenges to previous governments.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said China emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi and described the grouping as a “motley” collection of nations. He highlighted that the summit produced a joint declaration without controversy but warned that its impact remains to be seen.
The Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR in the death case of model Disha Salian after recording her father Satish Salian’s statement, naming politician Aaditya Thackeray and actor Dino Morea as persons of interest. The filing marks the first formal step in a renewed probe by the agency.
The 2026 Rajasthan local body elections have concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading the tally, followed by the Indian National Congress and a sizable number of independents. Smaller parties such as the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) also secured a handful of wards.
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Opposition leader Babulal Marandi alleged that the Jharkhand government is shielding powerful individuals in a CID investigation of alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. He also criticised the absence of video recordings for statements, claiming evidence is being edited or omitted.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on September 13, 2026 accused the Bihar state and central governments of neglecting flood victims and urged a national disaster declaration and compensation package. He highlighted that over 48 lakh people across 87 blocks in 15 districts remain affected while the state’s contingency fund has been diverted to salaries.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan addressed an alumni gathering at his former Panangad High School on September 13, reflecting on how the school shaped his English communication skills. The event, inaugurated by High Court judge Devan Ramachandran, was attended by several state ministers and the deputy speaker.
Rahul Gandhi asserted that 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food and described it as delicious, commenting a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an all‑vegetarian gala dinner for the BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam. The statement was posted on social media on September 13, 2026, following the September 12 dinner.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in New Delhi on September 13, 2026, to discuss the West Asia conflict and deepen bilateral cooperation. The talks also addressed recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East‑West oil pipeline and broader regional security concerns.
BSP chief Mayawati accused her nephew Akash Anand of circulating false rumors about her health during a press conference in Lucknow. She reiterated his removal from the party’s national coordinator role and warned that expelled members were spreading misinformation.
Former President Donald Trump urged that the United States adopt the world’s lowest interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September 15‑16 meeting, despite rising inflation and oil prices. Treasury officials, including Kevin Hassett, indicated Trump would back the independence of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh.
The Trinamool Congress announced its candidates for the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly by‑polls in West Bengal. The two by‑elections are set to be held on October 6.
Warangal East MLA Konda Surekha refuted rumours that she and her husband would quit the Congress party after her removal from the Telangana cabinet, reaffirming their commitment to the party. She also expressed hope that her husband, former MLC Konda Muralidhar Rao, would soon receive a chairmanship in a state corporation.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on September 13, 2026 demanded the suspension of Circle Inspector Dhananjay of T. Narasipura, Mysuru district, alleging that the officer threatened members of a Ganesh Mandal during a peace committee meeting. Joshi said the inspector’s remarks aimed to curb the Ganeshotsava procession near mosques and amounted to intimidation of Hindu youths.
The Vemireddy family ended a period of silence by publicly refuting YSR Congress Party allegations, with MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy leading the response. She dismissed claims of involvement in a quartz‑mining syndicate and highlighted her husband’s legitimate business contracts.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clarified that about 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food, following an all‑vegetarian dinner served at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The dinner featured a vegetarian menu and cultural performances, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted resilience and the risks of weaponising critical minerals.
Suvendu Adhikari affirmed that India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of food choice and religious practice, citing remarks from Dharma gurus of various faiths. He highlighted that individuals may accept or reject religious teachings, invoking the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned that without the state's creation, Bengali Hindus could face a fate similar to that of Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, blaming the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments for eroding cultural traditions. He pledged to restore those traditions.
