IMD Flags Heavy Rain Across East, Central India as Bay Depression Intensifies
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to drive heavy to very heavy rain across Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and several other states, the IMD has warned.
Daily Current Affairs — 25 September 2026
National
NHAI Plans Barrier-Free Tolling on Upcoming High-Speed Highways
NHAI has issued guidelines for upcoming high-speed National Highways, introducing barrier-free tolling, machine-aided construction, planned greening and detailed drainage provisions.
Lizard in breakfast scheme food: Tiruvallur Collector removes two cooks
A lizard was found in rava kichadi served under the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme at a Tiruvallur school, prompting the removal of two cooks and a hospital check-up for students.
Stalin rejects charges of shielding Veeramani in assault case
M.K. Stalin denies the DMK shielded industrialist Veeramani in a child sexual assault case, saying the accused was arrested and no one should be spared.
Delhi Court Lets Seven Foreign Nationals in NIA Case Leave India for a Month
A Delhi court has allowed seven foreign nationals accused in an NIA terror case to travel to the USA and Ukraine for a month to meet their families.
Tiruvannamalai temple gets elephant Hiralal from Assam after eight years
The Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai has received an eight-year-old elephant, Hiralal, from Assam, filling a vacancy left by Rukmani's death in 2018.
Pernambut clears 60 encroachments to restore road access to government school
Pernambut municipality demolished around 60 encroachments on Iyengar Road to restore school access, widen the road to 40 feet and revive a stormwater channel.
Telangana raises welfare grants for ex-servicemen, widows under Flag Day Fund
Telangana's Armed Forces Flag Day Fund committee has approved higher welfare grants and new assistance schemes for ex-servicemen, widows and their dependents.
Madurantakam bypoll was forced, says Palaniswami as AIADMK campaigns
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami says the Madurantakam bypoll was forced after the sitting MLA was bought through horse trading and later joined TVK.
Satya Niketan collapse: owners skipped structural experts, police tell HC
Delhi Police told the High Court that owners of the collapsed Satya Niketan building hired an unqualified contractor and never consulted a structural engineer.
Government Plans Domestic Chip Mandate for Smart Meters by Mid-2028
India plans to mandate domestically designed chips in smart meters by mid-2028 to address cybersecurity concerns, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said at a FICCI conference.
Hyderabad Braces for Ganesh Immersion Finale as Processions Take Over Roads
Hyderabad's final Ganesh immersion on Friday will see the main procession travel from Balapur to Tank Bund, with widespread traffic curbs and diversions.
Haryana Revives Panchgram Project to Build Five Greenfield Cities Along KMP Expressway
Haryana has revived the Panchgram Project to develop five greenfield cities along the KMP Expressway, modelled on Singapore and backed by major transit plans.
Reported Rape of Minor Girls Nearly Quadruples in a Decade as Convictions Stay Low
NCRB data show reported girl child rape victims rose from 10,934 in 2015 to 43,675 in 2024, while conviction rates stayed near 30% and pendency above 85%.
Centre Seeks Two-Year Window to Implement OBC Creamy Layer Verdict
The Centre has sought a two-year window and a limited prospective overruling of the Supreme Court's OBC creamy layer verdict, flagging risks to seniority and appointments.
Pranay murder case convict Abdul Bari dies after chest pain in Cherlapally jail
Abdul Bari, a life convict in the 2018 Pranay Kumar murder case, died at Gandhi Hospital after complaining of chest pain at Cherlapally jail.
Yadadri thermal plant faces coal supply crunch, cost burden
The Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Nalgonda district is struggling with inadequate G9 grade coal supply and high transportation costs, potentially doubling generation costs.
Stalin Says No Orders Issued to Shield R Veeramani Under DMK
MK Stalin has said no orders were issued to shield R Veeramani under the DMK, and that all those involved must face the law.
Delhi Police File FIR After Woman Alleges AI Face-Swap of Her Photo at CJP Protest
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against unknown persons after a woman alleged her photograph was manipulated with AI and face-swap tools during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
AU students protest hostel, road conditions; VC promises phased repairs
Andhra University students protested poor hostel and campus infrastructure; the Vice-Chancellor assured phased repairs and new hostel construction.
World
Trump Shows Xi Marine One and New Granite Helipad at White House
Trump gave Xi Jinping a tour of Marine One and a newly built granite helipad during the Chinese leader's state visit to Washington.
Netanyahu Defends Iran Strikes and Gaza War in UN Address
In his UN General Assembly speech, Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaigns against Iran and Hamas and attacked critics including Erdogan and Mamdani.
California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff Bianco to Return 650,000 Seized Ballots
California's top court ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco unlawfully seized about 650,000 ballots and ordered their return to county election officials.
Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Walk Out Ahead of Elections
Netanyahu delivered a campaign-style UN address as dozens of delegates walked out, defending Israel's actions and lashing out at critics ahead of Israeli elections.
Ontario Synagogue Attack Was Hate-Motivated, Police Say
Police say a former Canadian soldier shouted an antisemitic threat before wounding an officer outside an Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Ecopetrol Taps Presidential Ally Joaquin Gutierrez as CEO
Colombia's state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has named businessman Joaquin Gutierrez, a close ally of President Abelardo De La Espriella, as its new chief executive.
Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of Trying to Block UN Visit in Fiery UNGA Speech
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of trying to block his UN visit and called him anti-Semitic during a speech at the General Assembly.
France to Deploy Troops, Defences at Saudi Red Sea Port of Yanbu
France will send soldiers, radar and defence systems to safeguard Yanbu, a key Saudi energy transport hub on the Red Sea.
Caracas protesters demand elections, back Machado
Dozens marched in Caracas demanding transparent elections and support for opposition leader María Corina Machado, rejecting acting president Delcy Rodríguez.
CISA Releases Election Security Plan 40 Days Before Midterms
CISA released its election infrastructure security plan 40 days before the midterms, listing threats and services amid criticism that federal support has dwindled.
White House Restores Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico After Judge's Order
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists returned to the White House after a judge temporarily blocked their ban, even as the press corps remains uneasy over access.
Utah prosecutors drop death penalty bid in Carter retrial after DNA mismatch
Utah prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the retrial of Douglas Stewart Carter after DNA evidence did not match him, though they say the new findings do not necessarily exonerate him.
Trump and Xi Open White House State Visit with Calls for Cooperation
Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House for a state visit, with both leaders stressing cooperation amid trade and security tensions.
Senate Vote on Permanent Chinese Vehicle Ban Pushed to Next Week
Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin delayed a fast-track vote on their bill to permanently ban Chinese vehicles in the US, aiming to win over Republican Rand Paul.
Dutch PM Jetten Discusses ASML Export Curbs With Trump, Signals Confidence in Deal
Dutch PM Rob Jetten spoke with US President Donald Trump about shielding ASML from new export restrictions, expressing confidence a workable agreement will be reached.
Swiss Upper House Backs Tougher Capital Rules for UBS
Switzerland's upper house voted to make UBS hold 90% Common Equity Tier 1 capital for its foreign subsidiaries, rejecting a softer compromise.