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Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat resigned from the state Congress committee and his national party post after the Enforcement Directorate seized cash, gold and luxury watches from his personal assistant. The raid, linked to a 2016 recruitment case, prompted Rawat to step down to avoid any perceived weakness for the party.
The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session on September 12, 2026 will debate Section 22A land‑issue concerns and the Effects of El Niño, while the Legislative Affairs Minister moved the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 for consideration. Opposition parties highlighted a sharp rise in land classified as prohibited, prompting protests and calls for a judicial inquiry.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Roy performed prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple on Kaushiki Amavasya and partook in the traditional fish bhog, as highlighted by the state BJP on social media. The visit occurred amid a public dispute involving religious figure Bageshwar Baba.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 45‑minute bilateral with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam during the opening day of the BRICS summit, and is slated to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later that evening. The meetings come as India seeks to balance its ties with both powers while addressing a widening trade deficit with China and broader BRICS cooperation goals.
On September 11, 2026, Bihar Opposition Leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary requesting life‑size statues of the late Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan, and the declaration of their anniversaries as state observances. The appeal reflects the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s effort to broaden its appeal across diverse caste groups in the state.
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced a statewide “drug‑free Punjab” campaign ahead of upcoming elections. The move follows a controversy sparked by the death of a Dalit villager who was allegedly pressured to apologise for questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about synthetic drug supply.
Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accompanied by Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi and Imran Reza Ansari, attended an exhibition organized by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. The gathering, held at the invitation of Iran’s ambassador, also included a scheduled interaction with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in the city for the BRICS summit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS 2026 summit in New Delhi, reiterating India’s call for an end to the Ukraine war and outlining plans to deepen bilateral ties. The two leaders also set a target of $100 billion in trade by 2030 and confirmed invitations to future India‑Russia summits.
Congress leader M.H. Jawahirullah called on Tamil Nadu Congress officials to clarify their position on the Enforcement Directorate after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay cited ED documents to allege corruption against the DMK in the state assembly. He noted that national Congress leaders have accused the ED of being used by the ruling BJP for political vendetta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on deeper India‑Iran cooperation and maritime safety. The dialogue also covered broader BRICS collaboration and measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in West Asia.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress and other opposition parties of spreading negativity about the upcoming BRICS summit, claiming they cannot accept India’s recent progress. He contrasted the current situation, with all BRICS leaders in New Delhi for the 18th summit, with the perceived decline during the 2011‑12 UPA tenure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian-language translation of the Tamil classic Thirukkural to President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi. The exchange took place as Putin arrived for the two‑day summit scheduled for September 12‑13.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 45‑minute bilateral meeting in Delhi on Friday, a day before the opening of the two‑day BRICS summit. The talks are expected to focus on expanding trade, energy cooperation and defence ties, including a possible Su‑57 fighter deal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ate a traditional fish offering at Kolkata’s Kalighat Temple, sparking a political debate after religious leader Dhirendra Shastri urged a non‑vegetarian ban during Durga Puja. The BJP criticised the move, framing it as a communal provocation.
On September 11, 2024, marking the 25th anniversary of the U.S. attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute and reaffirmed India’s commitment to combat terrorism. The statement underscored India’s resolve to stand against extremist violence globally.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted a database of at least 12,000 individuals named Rajiv Gandhi while addressing SIR complaints, and Congress announced a centrally‑planned strategy for the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections alongside a Surat plastic‑recycling drive that has already distributed hundreds of mud Ganesha idols.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, in New Delhi on September 10, 2026 to discuss the Aga Khan Development Network's work in social development and heritage preservation. The visit, part of the Imam’s first trip to India since his accession, also included meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon to discuss trade, payments, energy and regional security.
The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee’s disciplinary committee issued show‑cause notices to 29 party leaders for alleged anti‑party activities after a protest in New Delhi. The leaders have 72 hours to respond or face unilateral disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court on September 10, 2026, rejected anticipatory bail for Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, upholding a Calcutta High Court order. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, found no sufficient grounds to intervene in the ongoing Salboni land‑grab investigation.
