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‘Insult to Uttarakhand people’: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘ghuspaithiya’ remark
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‘Insult to Uttarakhand people’: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘ghuspaithiya’ remark

The BJP condemned Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav for saying the biggest infiltrators in Uttar Pradesh come from Uttarakhand, prompting Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to demand a public apology. The SP clarified the comment targeted an individual, while the BJP and the state government framed it as an insult to Uttarakhand’s people and history.

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What stopped Andhra Pradesh’s 34% BC quota in local bodies? | Explained

The Andhra Pradesh High Court nullified the state’s order to raise Backward Class reservations to 34% in rural local bodies and 33.33% in urban bodies, and the Supreme Court upheld that decision on appeal. The rulings highlighted legal constraints on vertical reservation ceilings and the need for a detailed empirical assessment before any increase can be implemented.

More trouble for TV channel chief over documents on Keralam CM’s ‘second marriage’
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More trouble for TV channel chief over documents on Keralam CM’s ‘second marriage’

Thiruvananthapuram city police’s cyber wing filed a criminal case against Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine and two unidentified persons for allegedly circulating a forged document claiming Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s second marriage. The filing follows a recent police raid on Reporter Broadcasting Company premises linked to a separate cheating case over a failed plan to bring football star Lionel Messi to Kerala.

Bangladesh PM was invited for Brics meet and bilateral visit: Govt
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Bangladesh PM was invited for Brics meet and bilateral visit: Govt

The Indian government confirmed that it has extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman – one for a bilateral visit and another for the upcoming BRICS summit where he will attend as BIMSTEC chair. The invitations were conveyed in a letter dated July 14 from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Ministry of External Affairs clarified the dual invitation amid Dhaka’s hesitation over extradition talks concerning former PM Sheikh Hasina.

Jarange-Patil vows to take Maratha quota fight to Mumbai; 10 people, two ambulances to accompany him on Sept. 15
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Jarange-Patil vows to take Maratha quota fight to Mumbai; 10 people, two ambulances to accompany him on Sept. 15

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced he will travel alone to Mumbai on September 15 to stage a protest at Azad Maidan after authorities denied permission for his hunger strike. He will be accompanied by ten supporters and two ambulances, while the state government cautioned against demonstrations during the Ganesh festival.

The Hindu National
14 Sept 2026
Day after ‘all-vegetarian’ BRICS dinner, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘80%’ remark
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Day after ‘all-vegetarian’ BRICS dinner, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘80%’ remark

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clarified that about 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food, following an all‑vegetarian dinner served at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The dinner featured a vegetarian menu and cultural performances, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted resilience and the risks of weaponising critical minerals.

Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session LIVE Sept 12: Debate over Section 22A land issues to be taken up today
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Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session LIVE Sept 12: Debate over Section 22A land issues to be taken up today

The Telangana Assembly’s monsoon session on September 12, 2026 will debate Section 22A land‑issue concerns and the Effects of El Niño, while the Legislative Affairs Minister moved the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 for consideration. Opposition parties highlighted a sharp rise in land classified as prohibited, prompting protests and calls for a judicial inquiry.

The Hindu National
12 Sept 2026
Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi
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Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accompanied by Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi and Imran Reza Ansari, attended an exhibition organized by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. The gathering, held at the invitation of Iran’s ambassador, also included a scheduled interaction with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in the city for the BRICS summit.

The Hindu National
11 Sept 2026
‘Not even minister heard’: Sanjay Nishad protests worker’s death in Lucknow, Opposition joins
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‘Not even minister heard’: Sanjay Nishad protests worker’s death in Lucknow, Opposition joins

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.

Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan passes away
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Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan passes away

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.

The Hindu National
10 Sept 2026
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