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.
In a social media clip that has garnered over a million views and widely shared, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is seen singing to a piano tune being played by an accompanist
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says Al JazeeraHouthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces The GuardianWill the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact? Al JazeeraAs Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side ReutersTwo wounded, mosque damaged in Houthi projectile strike on Saudi’s Jazan region The Times of India
UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, prompting surprise and relief among media delegations from both countries. The encounter, held at Bharat Mandapam, marks a diplomatic overture amid recent tensions over Iranian strikes on the UAE.
Suvendu Adhikari also emphasised the plight of incarcerated Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, after photographs of him grieving beside his mother’s mortal remains surfaced in the media.
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Child rights activists weigh in on what it takes, particularly in the online space, to counter the evil of child marriage
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.
Apartment owners represented by CATAOA have demanded the immediate appointment of a dedicated project officer and the establishment of a project office to address demolition delays at Chander Kunj Army Towers in Fort Kochi. They also urged the swift convening of the District Collector’s committee and the sub‑committee chaired by the Fort Kochi Revenue Divisional Officer to oversee demolition and reconstruction.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of more than a dozen new laws on Thursday, including a measure that bars social‑media platforms from offering features deemed psychologically exploitative to users under 16. The legislation defines “addictive” features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay and prohibits their use for minors.
The Delhi Police have stepped up monitoring of social media platforms ahead of the event, with public posts being tracked for possible security threats and misinformation
Odisha’s proposed anti-witch-hunting policy seeks special courts, time-bound trials, immediate rescue and rehabilitation of victims, and strict police accountability.
The Indian government reported a 7.8% rise in GDP for the first quarter of FY 2026‑27, prompting praise from the Prime Minister and the chief economic adviser. The figure was immediately challenged by former Finance Secretary Saurabh Garg, who claimed the true nominal growth was only 2.6%, sparking a political and statistical controversy.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu instructed district collectors to fast‑track the implementation of investment projects approved by the State Investment Promotion Board, urging that ground work begin immediately and start dates be fixed. He also announced a series of investment summits to be hosted in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Amaravati, Anantapur and Tirupati later this year.
The upcoming BRICS summit in India is being held against the backdrop of heightened US‑Iran tensions, prompting New Delhi to position itself as a mediator in Middle‑East disputes. Analysts warn that any prolonged disruption in West Asia could raise India’s import costs, fuel inflation and strain its economic outlook.
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.
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.
A risk assessment by the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) warns that containers lost from the Singapore‑flagged vessel Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off Kerala on June 9 2025, could cause shoreline pollution in future decades. The National Green Tribunal has ordered the vessel’s owners to detail cargo contents and environmental impacts, prompting a detailed report and remedial actions by Kerala authorities.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 5 lakh relief for those injured in the Satya Niketan PG collapse and confirmed that the dangerous adjacent building will be razed.
The report noted that construction-related work was being undertaken in or around the basement and that there were reports of waterlogging in the basement immediately before the latest collapse.
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