The Chief Electoral Officer of Jharkhand extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the Statewise Revision of electoral rolls to September 30. Eligible voters can now submit Forms 6, 7 and 8 to correct or contest entries in the draft voter list.
Congress leaders staged a protest in Chandigarh on September 15, 2026, demanding the resignation of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema after the suicide of Dalit resident Gulzar Singh. Police responded with water‑cannon fire and detained senior party figures including Sachin Pilot and Partap Singh Bajwa.
AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina was filmed confronting a tipper‑truck driver on Daba‑Lohara road in Ludhiana South, an incident that sparked accusations of assault and a denial that she slapped the driver. The MLA says she only seized the vehicle’s keys and handed the driver over to police, while opposition parties demand an FIR.
Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have opened an investigation after electrical wires worth ₹50,000 were stolen from the under‑construction house of Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday evening, has been registered as a case of trespass and theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
In Badarpur, Delhi, Booth Level Officer Sumit Bhati has been conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings, issuing notices to roughly 44% of local electors to verify their details. The process, aimed at reconciling the 2024 draft electoral roll with the 2002 roll, affects about 87,000 voters who must submit documentation either at their homes or polling stations.
The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan in response to a petition that seeks his disqualification as an elected representative. The petition, filed by businessman Dinesh Menon, also requests that the assembly speaker and Election Commission declare the seat vacant and schedule a by‑election.
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's Officer on Special Duty was taken into custody in connection with alleged irregularities in the 10877980 exam. The detention forms part of an ongoing investigation into the examination process.
Former President Donald Trump urged that the United States adopt the world’s lowest interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September 15‑16 meeting, despite rising inflation and oil prices. Treasury officials, including Kevin Hassett, indicated Trump would back the independence of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on September 13, 2026 demanded the suspension of Circle Inspector Dhananjay of T. Narasipura, Mysuru district, alleging that the officer threatened members of a Ganesh Mandal during a peace committee meeting. Joshi said the inspector’s remarks aimed to curb the Ganeshotsava procession near mosques and amounted to intimidation of Hindu youths.
Suvendu Adhikari affirmed that India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of food choice and religious practice, citing remarks from Dharma gurus of various faiths. He highlighted that individuals may accept or reject religious teachings, invoking the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
IPS officer Arun has filed a defamation suit in the Madras High Court alleging that YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar fabricates information as factual for monetary benefit. The officer claims the YouTuber falsely presents himself as possessing confidential insider knowledge about senior officials and business leaders.
The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee’s disciplinary committee issued show‑cause notices to 29 party leaders for alleged anti‑party activities after a protest in New Delhi. The leaders have 72 hours to respond or face unilateral disciplinary action.
The Supreme Court on September 10, 2026, rejected anticipatory bail for Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, upholding a Calcutta High Court order. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, found no sufficient grounds to intervene in the ongoing Salboni land‑grab investigation.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Sanjay Nishad led a sit‑in protest at King George's Medical University mortuary after party worker Vinod Sahani died from injuries, while opposition leaders joined to denounce the administration’s response. Police later confirmed Sahani was beaten with sticks, arrested three suspects and suspended three officers over alleged dereliction of duty.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu will attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town from September 13-18. The event gathers presiding officers and parliamentary representatives from across the Commonwealth to discuss democracy and legislative governance.
Delhi High Court Justice Tushar Rao Gedela orally urged Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das to remove alleged defamatory posts against BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia, and the leaders consented to delete them within 24 hours. The court also questioned procedural aspects of the Rs 2 crore defamation suit and urged voluntary compliance.
A Facebook user named Kaleem was booked for sharing an edited image that depicted Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar as a frog, following a complaint by a party official. The case was lodged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after police verified the post as objectionable.
Concern is rising in Uttar Pradesh after a century‑old mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5, and Moradabad officials recently issued a notice labeling the Mustafa Mosque as an unauthorised construction. The developments have sparked apprehension among the Muslim community about the treatment of their religious structures.
Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer confirmed that BJP MP Raghav Chadha’s Form 6 application to be added to the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll was filed on August 26 and approved on September 2 after the mandatory notice period, while the AAP has questioned the process.
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.
