VIT Chennai and The Hindu announced a biotechnology conclave scheduled for September 11. The event will bring together students, researchers and industry experts to discuss emerging technologies and career pathways.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended a screening of the series 'Mirzapur' at Srinagar's sole operational multiplex during the second day of a four‑day film festival. He said the presence of leading artists and filmmakers would strengthen the region’s association with cinema and help build a vibrant film ecosystem.
Gulzar Singh, a 47-year-old from Dirba in Sangrur district, died on September 7. His family said that he had questioned Harpal Cheema about the supply of drugs in the area during an event in Dirba
Kashmir cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called on the Indian government on September 8, 2026 to reconsider its bans on social and political organisations in Jammu and Kashmir. He cited the recent remarks of former Jamaat‑e‑Islami chief Ghulam Muhammad Bhat and urged dialogue and legal due process.
On September 8, 2026, the National Conference marked Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s 44th death anniversary by streaming archival videos and paying tribute at his grave in Srinagar. Party leaders, including Omar and Farooq Abdullah, used the occasion to reaffirm his political legacy without issuing new policy statements.
Audit analysed 25,038 works executed during 2019- 2026 and of these, 13,083 works (52.25%) had no photograph, finds the report
On Monday, September 7, hundreds of interns of the GMC, Bhopal, protested at their campus over their longstanding demand that their stipend be increased from the current ₹14,437 to ₹30,000.
A chlorine gas leak occurred at a water filtration plant near Kahiri Dam in Lasudia Khas village, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh on the night of September 8, 2026, prompting hospitalisation of four individuals. Authorities, including the police, State Disaster Response Force and medical teams, responded and confirmed that all patients are now out of danger.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast showers for Andhra Pradesh from September 12 to 15 as the state grapples with a 59% shortfall in its annual rainfall. The expected rain comes after every district reported a deficit and the water table fell three metres over the past year.
A coalition of opposition parties announced a gherao in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on September 29 to protest the central government's new mining law. They claim the law will deprive the mineral‑rich state of lakhs of crores in lost tax and cess revenues.
T.N.’s GSDP expanded by 15.98% in 2024-25; debt stands at ₹8.53 lakh crore: CAG
Tamil Nadu Minister K. Thennarasu announced that monthly assistance for ex‑servicemen and their widows will rise from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000, alongside a suite of digital service upgrades. The announcement also detailed increased cash aid for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees and the creation of new research and evidence‑based units within the state administration.
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a order to establish a new Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department at the Secretariat, assigning V. Rajaraman additional charge as its Secretary. The move also reassigns the HR&CE Commissionerate from Nungambakkam to the new department and adjusts other secretarial portfolios.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor on September 8, 2026, while warning opposition parties that they would continue to raise baseless complaints. He highlighted the project’s completion as evidence of accelerated infrastructure development under his government compared to the previous administration.
Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died from injuries after being assaulted by a group of allegedly intoxicated men in Delhi’s Ashram area, prompting calls for justice and highlighting tensions faced by Manipuri migrants. Delhi police have filed an FIR under mob‑lynching provisions, arrested seven adults and a minor, and the case has drawn condemnation from activists and civil society.
BJP seeks Governor’s intervention on fee arrears
Magadi Road police in Bengaluru have launched a manhunt for four suspects who stole a Ganesha idol from a roadside stall in Dasarahalli early Monday. The theft was recorded by a nearby CCTV camera, which police are now reviewing to identify the culprits and the vehicle used.
Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George announced the state’s plan to acquire an additional 10,000 acres for the Pavagada Solar Park during the BRESE 2026 roadshow in Bengaluru. The move is part of a broader effort to expand renewable capacity while addressing land‑scarcity challenges through technologies such as battery energy storage systems.
The new Congress in-charge of Punjab talks of a blueprint for the State, says Charanjit Singh Channi has assured full support towards party’s efforts
The Indian government denied any involvement in the controversy surrounding the BAPS group's alleged request to restrict women employees at the Eiffel Tower, which was shut for a day following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s temple inauguration in Paris. French officials have opened an inquiry while BAPS maintains the operational changes were logistical, not gender‑based.
