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.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department officials in Tamil Nadu have protested the July appointment of Indian Forest Service and Indian Administrative Service officers as project directors in the District Rural Development Agency, citing a mismatch of skills and impact on career progression of existing staff. The officials have filed petitions seeking reversal of the orders and clarification on promotion timelines.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS to create a common trade platform and operationalise a Women’s Advancement Fund to help small and women‑led exporters access credit, buyers and predictable rules. He highlighted India’s progress in women’s financial inclusion and called for sector‑specific delegations, electronic documentation and expanded services trade within the bloc.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet stating that a key accused in the November 10, 2025 Red Fort blast used artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, to learn how to construct an improvised explosive device. The document also details the procurement of bomb components via Flipkart and the use of encrypted messaging apps for planning.
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Renowned Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was laid to rest in Imphal after being killed in an assault outside his South Delhi home, prompting widespread grief. Police have detained eight suspects, including a minor, as authorities continue the investigation.
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.
Brent crude breached the $100 per barrel mark as fighting intensified in West Asia, prompting worries about a surge in India’s oil import costs. The price spike threatens to add to inflationary pressures and fiscal strain on the Indian economy.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority and police raided Primecare Vet Hospital in Doddakannelli on Tuesday after activists alleged unauthorised orthopaedic procedures on street dogs. A case has been registered, two veterinary doctors are being questioned, and several animals were rescued or transferred for treatment.
The Thalassery District Sessions Court granted bail to Dr. M.K. Ram, the first accused in the Nithin Raj death case, despite strong opposition from the prosecution. The decision follows sharp criticism by the Kerala High Court of the investigation and alleged police interference.
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.
Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after he fled the scene of a five‑storey building collapse in South Delhi that killed seven people. He was apprehended three days later at a friend’s house in Burari while investigators probe the role of the hostel operator in the tragedy.
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The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi University in response to a public interest litigation demanding a time‑bound hostel development policy after a deadly hostel collapse. The court will hear the petition on September 25, while officials have yet to announce concrete steps on student accommodation.
A five‑storey hostel in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday, prompting arrests of the leaseholder, contractor and the building’s owners. Police allege illegal floor additions and ongoing repair work weakened the structure, leading to the tragedy.
The Delhi government has drafted a Bill to mandate licences, registration and a public portal for all paying‑guest accommodations, following a fatal hostel collapse. The proposal, discussed by Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Rekha Gupta and officials, outlines safety, security and grievance mechanisms to be finalized within two months.
Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after a five‑storey PG in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven people. The arrest follows earlier detentions of the building’s owners and other officials as investigations probe safety lapses and contractual exemptions.
The Enforcement Directorate searched 18 premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his daughter and MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, while Meta launched its Muse AI assistant in the United States amid safety concerns. Additional developments included a Delhi police gunfight, fire‑safety shutdowns of hotels in Kolkata, and the commencement of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections.
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Manipur guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54, was beaten to death in Delhi’s Kilokari village after confronting a noisy group, prompting a candlelight vigil in Imphal and a demand for a senior‑led police probe. The incident has drawn attention from Manipur’s chief minister and the broader northeastern music community.
