Two women die after C-sections in Bundi; Rajasthan orders probe, seals OT
Two women died in Kota after caesarean sections at Bundi's District Women's Hospital. Rajasthan has sealed the OT and formed a three-member inquiry committee.
Daily Current Affairs — 19 September 2026
National
Kolkata Colony Without Water for 52 Days Amid Eviction Dispute
Five public taps in Kolkata's Jyoti Nagar colony have been dry for 52 days, with residents alleging bias and an eviction attempt. The Calcutta High Court has stayed eviction, but water supply remains cut.
Bangalore Terriers return to Bengaluru after Jammu & Kashmir tenure
The 106 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) PARA, known as the Bangalore Terriers, has returned to Bengaluru after a field tenure in Jammu & Kashmir.
Honeymoon turns tragic: woman badly burned in Darjeeling homestay barbecue fire
A newly married woman suffered 60% burns in a barbecue fire at a Darjeeling homestay; her husband was injured while trying to save her. Police are investigating.
US FDA clears Lilly's Inluriyo-Verzenio combo for advanced breast cancer
The US FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Inluriyo-Verzenio combination for adults with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer carrying an ESR1 mutation.
AIMIM's Owaisi flags large-scale Waqf land encroachment in representation to CM
AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to act on Waqf land encroachment and halt auctions of disputed Raidurg parcels.
No Subsidised LPG Refills for Households Yet to Complete Biometric eKYC
Households that missed the September 14 biometric Aadhaar authentication deadline will no longer receive LPG refills at the regulated subsidised price.
Congress Alleges Pressure on Indore Coaching Centres Ahead of Rahul Gandhi Event
Congress accuses Madhya Pradesh authorities of intimidating Indore coaching centres and hostels ahead of Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj event; police cite Verma Commission report and deny ill-intent.
Tamil Nadu to Fill Faculty Posts in High-Enrolment Courses First
Tamil Nadu will prioritise faculty recruitment in high-enrolment departments at state universities, the Higher Education Secretary told the University of Madras Senate.
Scientists Identify First New Living Wild Cat Species in Over a Century
Researchers have described Leopardus tilcayo, a new wild cat species from Bolivia's Yungas forests, the first such discovery since 1923.
Mamata Vows to Fight On After ECI Freezes TMC Name and Symbol
Mamata Banerjee said she will fight and emerge stronger after the ECI froze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol ahead of the October 6 bypolls.
Chouhan asks southern states to tap horticulture and export potential
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged southern states to leverage horticulture and export opportunities through region-specific planning and Centre-State cooperation.
PMK to stay neutral in Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls, says Anbumani
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the party will not back any candidate in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls.
Entertainment
House of David Begins Final Season Shoot in Greece
Production on the third and final season of House of David has begun in Greece, with the cast and creators reflecting on the show's conclusion.
World
Funerals Held After Vehicle Bombing at Kohat Mosque Kills 21
A vehicle bomb struck a mosque near police offices in Kohat, Pakistan, killing at least 21 people and wounding 80 in an attack that also involved gunmen storming the compound.
Kennedy Picks Gaitanis to Lead Federal Autism Advisory Panel
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named Dr. John Gaitanis to chair the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, succeeding Dr. Sylvia Fogel.
US Lawmaker Urges Trump to Take Hard Line With Xi at Summit
Republican John Moolenaar pressed Trump to confront Xi over alleged Chinese support for Iran and tighten curbs on US technology transfers to Beijing.
Yemen's Hospitals Buckle as Fighting Escalates, Aid Groups Rush Supplies
Aid agencies are racing to shore up Yemen's collapsing health system as renewed Houthi advances displace thousands and stretch hospitals beyond capacity.
Bolivia's legislature approves $1.9 billion IMF loan package
Bolivia's lower house and Senate have approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan under a 36-month program aimed at easing currency shortages and rebuilding reserves.
Iran War Cut More Diesel Supply Than Russia Conflict, Data Shows
Diesel prices hit record highs as the Iran war removed more supply than the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite Trump's claim to the contrary.
Trump Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House Press Access
US President Donald Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are barred from the White House, citing their coverage, and threatened further bans.
Trump Bars CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House Press Access
President Donald Trump said he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move testing First Amendment press protections.
US Judge Rules EPA Unlawfully Ended $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Program
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the EPA exceeded its authority when it terminated the $7 billion Solar for All grant program.
Record US diesel prices squeeze farmers as harvest peaks, food costs loom
US farmers face record diesel costs at harvest, with knock-on pressure expected on grocery prices for produce, dairy and meat.
Strike Notices at Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto Raise Disruption Risk in Mali
Unions at Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto complex and Mali mining agencies have filed strike notices over pay and labour demands, with action possible from September 28.
Bessent to Raise AI, Rare Earths and Trade in Weekend Talks with China's He
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York this weekend to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues.
All 50 States Sign On to Trump's Medicaid Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing Plan
Every US state, along with DC and Puerto Rico, has joined the administration's most-favored-nation pricing model for Medicaid, with projected savings of $64 billion over ten years.
Trump to Announce All 50 States Joining Medicaid 'GENEROUS' Drug Pricing Model
Trump is set to announce Friday that all 50 states will join a Medicaid drug pricing model tied to most-favored-nation rates, with billions in claimed savings disputed.
Venezuela Talks Weigh Moving $4 Billion in Gold From UK to US
Venezuela's acting government and an opposition faction are nearing a deal to shift about $4 billion in gold from the Bank of England to the United States.