Delhi Approves Reserved Forest Status for 1,000 Acres of Southern Ridge
Nearly 1,000 acres of Delhi's Southern Ridge will receive Reserved Forest status, taking the city's protected ridge area to about 13,000 acres.
Daily Current Affairs — 20 September 2026
National
Satish Salian Serves Rs 500-Crore Defamation Notice at Matoshri Over Aaditya Remarks
Satish Salian visited Matoshri to hand over a Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray, whose lawyer accepted it.
Subsidised LPG Refills to Require Aadhaar Biometric Authentication From October 1
Domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book subsidised refills from October 1, the government has said.
Iron Barricade From Mumbai Metro Site Falls on Biker, 54, Killing Him
A 54-year-old plumber died after an iron barricade from an ongoing metro construction site fell on his motorcycle on LBS Road in Mumbai.
Madras High Court Denies Terminal Benefits Over Bogus Caste Certificate
Madras High Court declines to order Chennai Port Trust to pay full pension and terminal benefits to a superannuated employee who obtained employment using a bogus caste certificate.
Stalin Questions Vijay's London Trip, Alleges Law and Order Decline in Tamil Nadu
DMK president MK Stalin criticised Chief Minister Vijay's London visit, alleged worsening law and order, power cuts and price rise in Tamil Nadu.
Barapullah Phase III Set for September 29 Opening After Nine Missed Deadlines
Delhi's Barapullah Phase III corridor will be inaugurated on September 29, after nine missed deadlines and a cost escalation of over Rs 370 crore.
Two Advisers, One Chief Secretary: TN's New Administrative Experiment Draws Mixed Reactions
Tamil Nadu's TVK-led government has two advisers to the Chief Minister working alongside Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar, an arrangement drawing mixed reactions in bureaucratic circles.
Raichur ZP orders crop loss survey before harvest in drought-hit areas
Raichur Zilla Panchayat CEO Ishwar Kumar Kandoo has ordered a crop loss assessment in drought-hit areas and reviewed drinking water, canal irrigation and rural sanitation works.
Kishan Reddy Welcomes HC Verdict in Danam Nagender Disqualification Case
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy welcomed the High Court verdict in the Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender case, calling it a victory for the Constitution and the rule of law.
KTR Demands Full Krishna Water Share for Palamuru, Threatens Protests
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao demands judicious Krishna water share for Palamuru and urges disqualification of MLAs who switched from BRS to Congress.
Three Chennai men held in Arakkonam with 600 Tapentadol tablets
Arakkonam town police arrested three Chennai residents carrying 600 Tapentadol tablets near the railway station; they were remanded to Vellore Central Prison.
Entertainment
Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 (2026-09-20)
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 on September 22 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
World
Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination for Frontline Workers in Bunia
Congo has begun vaccinating health workers in Bunia against Ebola, prioritising frontline staff as the country's largest outbreak continues to spread.
Syrian Man Recovers Book Collection Hidden Behind Wall for 15 Years
A Syrian man in Homs has recovered hundreds of books he walled up in his home in 2011 to save them from destruction during the civil war.
Salvador Turns Used Acarajé Palm Oil Into Green Energy
Salvador is paying acarajé vendors to recycle used palm oil, aiming to convert up to 6 million litres a year into energy and cut pollution.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu (2026-09-20)
Houthi rebels claim two military operations against Riyadh and Yanbu using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones; Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts.
Dearborn defends holiday spending as lawsuit alleges bias toward Muslims
Dearborn, Michigan, pushed back against a federal lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over Christian and Jewish ones, saying its diversity is under attack.
Syria Holds Funerals for 11 Troops Killed in Deir el-Zour Arms Depot Blast
Funerals were held in eastern Syria for 11 military members killed in an arms depot explosion at Ayash in Deir el-Zour province, with several others wounded.
Media law expert criticises White House exclusion of three news outlets
A media law professor says she is disappointed but not surprised after three news organisations were barred from the White House, warning of a likely legal challenge.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu
Yemen's Houthis say they struck sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, hours after smoke was seen near Riyadh airport.
Israel's president pardons ex-soldier Elor Azaria in Hebron shooting case
Israel's president has pardoned Elor Azaria, the former combat medic convicted of manslaughter for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron a decade ago.
Trump Says He Will Name New AI Czar and Create 'AI Force'
US President Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI adviser and create an 'AI force', but gave no details on either plan.
Trump Announces 'AI Force' and Plans to Appoint AI Czar
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an 'AI Force' and an AI czar, vowing not to hinder the industry's growth ahead of talks with China.
Petrobras Board Backs New Diesel Subsidy Worth 1 Real per Litre
Petrobras' board approved joining a diesel subsidy of 1 real per litre for 30 days, extendable by another 30 and cumulative with an existing 1.12-real subsidy.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh as Smoke Rises Near Airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck sensitive sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu, hours after smoke was seen near the Saudi capital's airport.