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A Delhi special court ordered the framing of PMLA charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav and several others over alleged irregularities in IRCTC hotel leases. The court also discharged a number of co‑accused while the family maintains the case is politically motivated.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu will attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town from September 13-18. The event gathers presiding officers and parliamentary representatives from across the Commonwealth to discuss democracy and legislative governance.
Punjab Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has withdrawn his criticism of state president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring after Sachin Pilot was appointed as the party’s Punjab in‑charge, signalling a de‑escalation of intra‑party tensions. The shift comes weeks after Randhawa and other leaders demanded a change in leadership, and it precedes Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming visit to the state.
Delhi High Court Justice Tushar Rao Gedela orally urged Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das to remove alleged defamatory posts against BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, and the leaders consented to delete them within 24 hours. The court also questioned procedural aspects of the Rs 2 crore defamation suit and urged voluntary compliance.
A Facebook user named Kaleem was booked for sharing an edited image that depicted Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar as a frog, following a complaint by a party official. The case was lodged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after police verified the post as objectionable.
Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan, resident editor of the BJP mouthpiece Janmabhoomi, died at age 72 after a hospital stay following a fall at his home. He was a long‑time media figure in Kerala and held several key positions in party and journalist organisations.
CPI(M) leader Mohamed Riyas, son‑in‑law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, announced he will contest the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL pay‑off case through legal means. He made the statement in a Facebook post, condemning the allegations as sensationalist.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led a saffron‑flag march to Jadavpur University, vowing to remove students who chant slogans such as “Free Kashmir” and “Lal Salam”, and announced a three‑day Vedic recital on campus. The rally, held on a Wednesday, was part of a broader ideological contest between left‑wing and RSS‑aligned student groups at the university.
Concern is rising in Uttar Pradesh after a century‑old mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5, and Moradabad officials recently issued a notice labeling the Mustafa Mosque as an unauthorised construction. The developments have sparked apprehension among the Muslim community about the treatment of their religious structures.
Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer confirmed that BJP MP Raghav Chadha’s Form 6 application to be added to the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll was filed on August 26 and approved on September 2 after the mandatory notice period, while the AAP has questioned the process.
Chief Justice of India asserted that the Supreme Court treats all parties equally during a hearing on Rahul Gandhi's plea to withdraw criminal proceedings over his remarks on the Army and the 2020 Galwan clash. The exchange occurred after senior lawyer Mr. Bhatia made an oral request to de‑tag Gandhi's petition.
The Tripura State Election Commission announced that 1,169 of the 4,597 village committee seats will be filled unopposed due to a lack of rival nominations. The uncontested seats, largely occupied by Tipra Motha candidates, come ahead of the September 28 elections.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss warned that the state’s plan to build a new secretariat in Pattinapakkam will exacerbate existing traffic congestion, while AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran urged the chief minister to consider alternative sites.
Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both SC‑reserved constituencies in Tamil Nadu, will hold by‑elections next month, with AIADMK women candidates currently leading. Party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed confidence that AIADMK will secure both seats.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged to root out individuals displaying anti‑national slogans on the Jadavpur University campus, following a saffron‑themed march he led. He also announced administrative changes at the university, appointing new interim officials.
The Election Commission issued separate invitations to Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee and rebel figure Ritabrata Banerjee for meetings on Saturday to address their internal party dispute. Each leader will attend with a five‑member delegation at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in Dwarka.
The first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections saw 65% voter turnout amid reports of clashes, alleged bogus voting and intimidation across multiple districts. Incidents involved independent MLA Yunus Khan, stone‑pelting in Sikar, and police actions in several wards.
On September 9, 2026, Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sent a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlining the financial and operational grievances of Public Distribution System dealers, and demanding immediate remedial actions. The Fair Price Dealers Association publicly thanked Yadav for raising their concerns, while the RJD also pursued electoral issues with the Election Commission.
Election Commission data shows the BJP’s war chest expanded by ₹905 crore during the 2026 polls, while the Congress’s finances contracted by about ₹66 crore. The Congress reported net receipts of ₹207.17 crore against an expenditure of ₹248.55 crore for the March 15‑May 6 election window across five states.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Vijay will embark on his first official overseas trip to London, where several MoUs with multinational firms are slated for signing. The launch of the state's gold ring scheme has been deferred to accommodate the visit.
