India News Live, 14 September 2026: CJP to join Maharashtra jobs stir, protesters visit Abhijit Dipke

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said on Sunday that founder Abhijeet Dipke and party cadres will stand with Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants demanding the resignation of the commission’s chairman and secretary over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in online examinations. The decision was taken after a group of aspirants met Dipke at his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar residence, and the party warned it would launch a statewide tour if the officials do not step down by September 24.

Thane police reported the detention of approximately 65 individuals after raiding an alleged illegal gathering at the KD Residency Hotel in Kalyan on Sunday, citing intelligence about loud music, liquor consumption and possible narcotics use. A case has been filed against seven organizers for holding the event without required civic permissions, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to identify persons who may have fled. Meanwhile, the 18th BRICS Summit concluded on September 13 in New Delhi, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauding India’s chairmanship and the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, which emphasizes resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. In Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, the Local Crime Branch seized 17 quarters of foreign liquor, counterfeit bottle caps and related equipment, arresting three suspects, including a railway employee, after a tip‑off led to a raid on a unit allegedly producing duplicate liquor.

The protests reflect growing frustration among thousands of MPSC candidates who fear compromised meritocracy, while the police actions underscore heightened enforcement against unlicensed gatherings and illicit liquor operations that threaten public safety and revenue. The BRICS summit’s outcomes position India at the forefront of multilateral diplomacy, and the political fallout from remarks by DMK deputy general secretary A. Raja against Tamil Nadu’s law minister adds another layer of tension to an already charged political environment.