District Collector Meghashree D R returned to her duties in Wayanad six days after giving birth to her third daughter and will now commence a two‑month maternity leave. She emphasized that taking leave is a personal choice, not a mandatory requirement for women officers.
Meta India’s head was summoned for the third time this week over allegations that the company’s advertising platform hosted child‑abuse content. The latest notice follows an earlier summons on September 9 by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to answer a public‑interest litigation that challenges the third post‑retirement contractual re‑appointment of former IFS officer M K Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest). The bench set a hearing for October 15 to consider the petition filed by activist Rohit Choudhury.
The Delhi High Court dismissed PB Agro LLP's petition challenging Maharashtra FDA notices served to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising of Vimal Elaichi. The court ruled that the petitioner failed to establish jurisdiction, leaving the FDA notice in force.
Delhi Police recovered approximately Rs 3 lakh in Indian and US currency that a South African delegate had left in a cab, returning the cash just 30 minutes before his scheduled flight. The swift action involved tracing the vehicle after the delegate reported the loss and coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure the funds were returned in time.
The Gauhati High Court issued a notice to the Assam government on a petition contesting the third post‑retirement extension of former PCCF M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). The court set a deadline of October 15 for the state to respond to the public‑interest litigation filed by conservationist Rohit Choudhury.
Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy led a surprise inspection of Bengaluru Analytics and Research Laboratory (BARL) and uncovered multiple regulatory breaches, prompting a full investigation. The probe revealed staffing shortfalls, severe pricing anomalies, improper waste disposal and an expired operating licence.
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.
Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced that 200 mini air‑conditioned buses will be deployed within a 5‑km radius of every Namma Metro station in Bengaluru. The move is part of the PM E‑DRIVE scheme and includes new app integration to aid commuters using ride‑hailing services.
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police told the Madras High Court that 1,071 of the state’s 2,100 police stations are now equipped to retain CCTV footage for 18 months. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan noted that storage upgrades are being extended to the remaining stations.
The Solicitor-General told the Supreme Court that an Executive Magistrate of the Greater Noida Commissionerate was suspended after issuing a show‑cause notice to a Gautam Buddha University student despite a court order. The court had earlier barred any coercive action against students involved in NEET‑UG protests.
The Supreme Court’s 2023 judgment in K.C. Cinema vs State of Jammu and Kashmir affirmed cinema owners’ right to ban outside food and allowed multiplex eateries in Kerala to set their own prices. The ruling has sparked a debate over pricing practices in Kerala’s multiplexes.
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in as the 39th Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on September 9, 2026. The oath was administered by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at a ceremony in Srinagar attended by senior judges from across India.
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.
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.
The Delhi High Court ordered the Delhi government to submit a response within four weeks on its plan to eradicate rabies from stray dogs by 2030, and directed municipal bodies to report on pilot sterilisation and vaccination camps. The bench, comprising Justices Dinesh Mehta and Rajnish Kumar Gupta, acted on recommendations from amicus curiae Gauri Maulekhi, with the next hearing set for October 5.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the comprehensive technological upgrade of the National Career Service (NCS) portal to integrate AI-driven job-matching for youth.
