Three Rani Channamma University officials arrested in ₹32-lakh PF, NPS fraud
Belagavi police arrest three Rani Channamma University officials over alleged misappropriation of over ₹32 lakh in PF and NPS funds; a fourth accused is on the run.
Daily Current Affairs — 26 September 2026
National
Karnataka's ESA standoff: Assembly rejects Kasturirangan Report as other States negotiate
Karnataka's Assembly has unanimously rejected the Kasturirangan Report's ESA recommendations, but pressure is mounting as other Western Ghats States negotiate with the Centre.
Central Railway to run 102 festival special trains via Solapur division
Central Railway's Solapur division will operate 102 festival special trips for Dasara and Deepavali, with reservations opening September 27.
Ernakulam court orders police probe into Ansiba Hassan's complaint against Lakshmi Priya
A magistrate court in Ernakulam has directed Kochi City police to investigate actor Ansiba Hassan's complaint against Lakshmi Priya and CAN Channel representatives over allegedly defamatory videos.
Kalamassery police summon Anto Augustine in case over CM Satheesan remarks
Kalamassery police have summoned Anto Augustine for questioning on Monday in a case tied to his remarks about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
FTC Chair Ferguson: AI Developers, Not Agents, Should Bear Liability
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson says AI developers should be liable for harm caused by their agents, and outlines a new study into personalized pricing.
Food safety raids in Visakhapatnam seal kitchens, destroy 90 kg of chicken
Food safety officials inspected hotels and restaurants in Visakhapatnam, destroying 90 kg of chicken and sealing unhygienic kitchens.
DMK's tolerance not acceptance, says Tiruchi N. Siva, warning rivals of timing
DMK deputy general secretary Tiruchi N. Siva said his party's patience with rivals should not be mistaken for acceptance, at a Chennai event recalling the Emergency.
FDA Approves Gazyva for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Patients Aged 2 and Up
The FDA has approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) to reduce relapse risk in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome for patients aged 2 and older, carrying boxed warnings for hepatitis B reactivation and PML.
Polavaram on alert as Sabari swells, relief boats readied at Kunavaram
Sabari inflow at Chintoor is set to climb from about 2.8 lakh cusecs to ten lakh cusecs by Saturday evening, prompting relief preparations in Polavaram district.
Congress Protests Nationwide, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Congress held protests in state capitals demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over reported objections to SIR decisions; several leaders detained.
Stalin Accuses Vijay of 'Surrendering' to BJP, Questions TVK's Anti-BJP Record
DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of surrendering to the BJP, questioning his anti-BJP record and criticising his government's schemes.
SC panel seeks action to reclaim Dalit land in Parvatipuram-Manyam
AP SC Commission member Ravada Seetharam has urged the Parvatipuram-Manyam Collector to recover 12 acres of Dalit land allegedly encroached in Chintalabelagam village.
Two arrested in Toopran for planting AI-drafted Maoist threat letters
Medak police arrested two men from Nagulapalli for planting AI-drafted Maoist threat letters at Toopran's municipal office and police station to gain social media publicity.
Entertainment
Balapur Ganesh Laddu Grows From ₹450 Village Ritual to ₹39-Lakh Auction
The Balapur Ganesh laddu has evolved from a ₹450 village tradition into a ₹39-lakh auction prize, mirroring the area's changing fortunes.
Nor'easter Forces Cancellation of New York Festivals and Ed Sheeran Shows
A weekend nor'easter led organisers to cancel the Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals in New York and two Ed Sheeran concerts in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Mumbai Bids Farewell to Ganpati Bappa as Lalbaugcha Raja Joins Visarjan Procession
Anant Chaturdashi brought Mumbai to a standstill as devotees accompanied Lalbaugcha Raja through the city toward Girgaon Chowpatty for immersion.
Film fraternity remembers Mushtaq Khan as a friend to all
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who died at a Mumbai hospital, is remembered by colleagues as a respected and down-to-earth artiste with a career spanning over five decades.
World
500 Million Children Need Education as UN Meet Yields $3.5 Billion
Over 500 million children urgently need education, with 273 million out of school and 270 million in classrooms but not learning, as UN talks yield $3.5 billion in pledges.
Immigration Raids Disrupt Kansas Beef Plants, Ranchers Warn of Supply Strain
Immigration enforcement activity in Kansas has disrupted beef processing, delaying cattle shipments and deepening strain on already tight US beef supplies.
Ebola cases surge in Congo's North Kivu as treatment centres run full
Ebola cases are climbing sharply in Congo's North Kivu province, where treatment centres are full and community resistance is hampering efforts to contain the outbreak.
Trump Opens October Campaign Swing in Deep Red Alabama and Oklahoma
Trump will rally in Oklahoma and Alabama next week, even as Republicans spend heavily in once-safe red states and some candidates distance themselves from him.
Putin Says Ukraine Talks 'On the Table' as He Welcomes US-China Dialogue
Putin said proposals to resume Ukraine talks remain on the table, welcomed US-China dialogue, and said he is determined to attend the APEC summit in China.
Utah Valley University review faults security planning in Charlie Kirk shooting
An independent review of Charlie Kirk's September 2025 killing at Utah Valley University found major security planning gaps, including no formal assessment or written event plan.
At UN, Albania's Rama Blames AI-Fuelled Fabrications for 'Flamingo Revolution'
Albania's PM Edi Rama told the UN that AI-driven disinformation, including a fabricated Israeli invasion narrative, fuelled protests and spread anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Colombia's Revised Fiscal Plan Draws Mixed Reception on Wall Street
Colombian officials met Wall Street investors this week to present a fiscal plan with sharply higher deficit targets, drawing both confidence and skepticism.
Westbury High School Student Shot Dead Near Houston ISD Campus; No Arrest Yet
A 17-year-old Westbury High School senior was shot dead near the Houston ISD campus on Friday morning. No suspect has been arrested; police are investigating.
Oil Slides 3% as US-Iran Truce Hopes Offset Houthi Supply Fears
Crude prices fell about 3% on hopes of a phased US-Iran deal, while Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and diesel export ban talk kept traders cautious.
Trump and Xi Wrap Up Washington Summit With Pomp but Few Concrete Deals
Trump and Xi ended a three-day Washington summit with warm optics but limited substance, extending a trade truce by two months while Taiwan, AI and Iran remain unsettled.
DC Circuit Judges Split Over Order to Return Venezuelan Migrants Deported to El Salvador
A divided DC Circuit panel weighed whether to uphold an order requiring the Trump administration to help return Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison.
Immigration Crackdown in Southwest Kansas Disrupts Beef Processing
US immigration enforcement in southwest Kansas kept immigrant workers away from meat plants, slowing beef processing and delaying cattle shipments, industry and community sources said.
New Jersey Governor Sherrill Gives Lieutenant Governor Caldwell Resignation Deadline
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has told Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign by day's end after an inquiry found repeated policy violations.
Senate Republicans to Vote on Data Center Power Bill Ahead of Midterms
Senate Republicans will vote next week on the Ratepayer Protection Act, aiming to address voter anxiety over rising electricity costs tied to data centers before the November 3 midterms.
Cleveland Fed's Hammack flags risk of entrenched inflation mindset
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said she is increasingly concerned that prolonged above-target inflation could cause the public to lose faith in the central bank's 2% goal.