Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first overseas trip in UK to draw investment
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is on his first official overseas visit, to the United Kingdom, to attract investment and study motorsports infrastructure.
Daily Current Affairs — 11 September 2026
National
West Bengal Assembly clears Bill allowing transfers between state universities (2026-09-11)
West Bengal's Assembly passed a Bill permitting inter-university transfers of teaching and non-teaching staff, amid opposition concerns over selective targeting.
Jharkhand High Court alters 26-year-old rape attempt conviction to indecent assault
Jharkhand High Court modifies a 2006 rape attempt conviction to assault on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, sentencing the appellant to about eight months already undergone.
Stalin's MISA imprisonment an undeniable historical truth, says Thirumavalavan
VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said M.K. Stalin's imprisonment under MISA during the Emergency was an undeniable historical fact.
Meghalaya HC flags 17 foreign nationals held in jail after sentence ends
The Meghalaya High Court has found 17 foreign nationals still in Shillong District Jail after completing their sentences, with no detention centres in the state.
NCSC Seeks Report on Punjab Daily Wager's Death as Opposition Targets AAP
The NCSC has sought a detailed report from Punjab over the death of Gulzar Singh, a daily wager who allegedly consumed poison after being threatened.
Assam SDPO Arrested in ONGC Crude Oil Theft Case in Golaghat
Sarupathar SDPO Dwipen Pator was arrested for allegedly backing a gang that stole crude oil from an ONGC pipeline in Golaghat, Assam.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Defends Voter Roll Revision, Cites Zero Appeals
CEC Gyanesh Kumar defended the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls during a Gujarat visit, citing zero appeals and a seven-day correction window.
Drug Smuggler Aqib Bashir Re-Arrested in Jalandhar After Three-Day Manhunt
Aqib Bashir, who escaped NCB custody in Jammu, was re-arrested in Jalandhar after a three-day multi-state manhunt involving the NCB, J&K Police and Punjab Police.
AIADMK Functionary Arrested in Tirupattur Over Illegal Sand Mining
Kandali police arrested AIADMK youth wing secretary A. Srinivasan, 37, for illegal sand mining in the Palar River; he was lodged in Tirupattur sub-jail.
MCD Suspends Three More Engineers Over Satya Niketan Building Collapse
Three Building Department engineers from the MCD's South West Zone have been suspended over alleged negligence, days after a Satya Niketan PG building collapse killed seven people.
Two Killed, 12 Rescued After Under-Construction Church Roof Collapses in Vellore
Two workers died and twelve were rescued after the concrete roof of an under-construction CSI church collapsed in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
ED searches premises linked to Minister Satish Jarkiholi over FEMA allegations
ED searches linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and relatives were over alleged FEMA violations, he said, adding that no overseas investment has been made yet.
Woman, newborn die after delivery at re-sealed Ballia hospital
A Ballia woman and her newborn died after treatment at a hospital sealed in 2025; authorities have sealed it again and moved to file an FIR.
EVMs Are Standalone Devices, Cannot Be Hacked Remotely: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said EVMs have no connectivity, making remote hacking impossible, and highlighted India's high voluntary turnout.
Toddler dies in Thiruvananthapuram; mother taken into custody for questioning
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after sustaining a severe neck injury at her home in Vilavoorkal, near Malayinkeezhu. Her mother has been taken into custody.
Three SC/ST Act cases booked after BRS-Congress clashes near KCR farmhouse
Three cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been registered over clashes between BRS and Congress supporters in Markook, Siddipet district.
Kharge Accuses M.P. BJP Government of Evading Accountability for Multiple Deaths
Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh of evading responsibility for deaths from spurious liquor, contaminated water and toxic cough syrup.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Says Law Will Guide Vande Mataram Conduct; PDP Calls It Unfortunate
Omar Abdullah says he will follow the law on Vande Mataram after Congress leaders questioned NC members standing for all stanzas at a Srinagar event; the PDP called his position unfortunate.
NIMHANS Reaches 420-Plus Karnataka Government Colleges With Mental Health Drive
NIMHANS and the Department of Collegiate Education held orientation programmes in over 420 government first grade colleges in Karnataka, with more than 800 principals taking part.
Kerala Power Cuts Enter Tenth Day, Disrupting Daily Life Across State
Kerala faces a tenth straight day of partial power cuts, with evening load shedding disrupting studies, household routines and public safety.
Ladakh to get elected UT body, not statehood, as leaders slam Delhi meeting
The Home Ministry discussed the structure of a proposed UT-level elected body for Ladakh under Article 371, but local leaders dismissed the meeting, saying Delhi and the UT administration are not on the same page.
Thiruvananthapuram Police Seize 87.59 kg Ganja, Arrest Three in Operation Toofan
Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police seized 87.59 kg of ganja and arrested three people, including a habitual offender with 13 prior cases, in an Operation Toofan raid.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on Delhi Metro Station Closures During CJP Protest
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government, police and DMRC on a plea challenging the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during the CJP protests.
World
Peru Joins US-Led 'Shield of the Americas' Anti-Drug Coalition
Peru will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' coalition against drug cartels, President Keiko Fujimori said during Marco Rubio's visit.
Trump's $5,000 Dividend Plan Meets Republican Pushback Over Costs
Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal draws mixed Republican reaction, with critics citing a $1.2 trillion price tag and inflation risks.
Argentina's Inflation Eases to 1.7% in August, Lowest Since May
Argentina's monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August, the lowest reading since May 2025, with annual inflation easing to 33.5%.
Egypt's Abdelatty Urges Dialogue, Flags Gaza Aid Shortfall in Press Briefing
Egypt's foreign minister called for negotiations on regional conflicts, said Gaza aid targets are unmet, and warned of steep Suez Canal revenue losses.
Cameraman Recalls Escape From Debris Wave as Twin Tower Fell
A video journalist describes fleeing a wall of debris when the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed and reuniting with his father amid the destruction.
Durban protesters set Sept 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave
Protesters in Durban have given undocumented immigrants until Sept. 30 to leave South Africa, threatening a far larger demonstration if their demands are unmet.
25 Years After 9/11, Trauma Psychiatrist Explains Why Memories Endure
A trauma psychiatrist explains why the brain remembers danger, how PTSD can persist for decades, and how to approach difficult anniversaries.
FAA Chief Meets Airline CEOs on SMART Flight Scheduling Rollout
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met US airline CEOs to discuss the SMART system, a predictive analytics tool for flight scheduling that begins rolling out this month.
Surrogate Takes Custody Fight Over Sick Baby to US Supreme Court
A surrogate who refused the intended parents' wish for an abortion has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over a 4-week-old with a severe heart defect.
Texas Democrats Criticise Trump's $5,000 Dividend Pledge at GOP Convention
Democratic representatives in Dallas attacked President Trump's plan to pay every adult $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress, citing past unfulfilled pledges.
Ghana Drafts Wage and Tender Floors for Contract Miners
Ghana's mining regulator is preparing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect workers.
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump Mail-In Ballot Rule as Supreme Court Weighs Case
A US appeals court refused to let the Postal Service enforce a new mail-in ballot rule, as the Supreme Court considers a similar request.
Fetterman's Republican Convention Appearance Draws Democratic Backlash
Senator John Fetterman faced intense criticism from Democratic figures after a surprise virtual appearance at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
UAE Pledges €40 Billion Investment in Germany as Leaders Deepen Ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz oversaw a €40 billion investment pledge and 29 corporate deals worth over €9.4 billion.
US House Backs Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Sleep Experts Flag Health Risks
The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to end seasonal clock changes. A sleep expert says permanent standard time would better suit human biology.