Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Commission on Hindi as Court Language
The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a commission to recommend Hindi as an official language of the top court, noting such changes are administrative and phased.
Polity & Governance
CDC Vaccine Guidance Stalls as Kennedy Panel Freezes and Doctors Go Their Own Way
Federal vaccine recommendations have stalled after a court halted the CDC's advisory panel, leaving new shots like mFlusiva without official guidance.
Air India First Officer Suspended After Failing Alcohol Test at Zurich
An Air India first officer was suspended after failing an alcohol test at Zurich Airport before a Delhi-bound flight on September 6.
CIC Recommends Paper-Wise Disclosure of UPSC Marks
The Central Information Commission has recommended paper-wise disclosure of UPSC marks after DoPT could not explain the post-2018 discontinuation.
Over 2.73 Crore Gen Z Voters Added to Rolls Since SIR Began, Says Election Commission
The Election Commission says 2.73 crore voters aged 18-28 have been added to electoral rolls since the SIR exercise began in 2025, disputing reports that youth enrolment had stalled.
Form 6 Change Sparks Row as Election Commissioners Flag 'Illegal' Edit
A July 2026 change to Form 6 on the ECINet portal has triggered a row, with two Election Commissioners calling the edit illegal and unauthorised.
Election Commission Defends Postponement of Gyanesh Kumar's UP Events
The Election Commission attributed the postponement of two UP Electoral Literacy Club conferences to logistical factors, amid a reported dissent row involving the CEC.
Udhayanidhi Stalin Accuses TVK Government of Cover-Up in Vandalur Schoolgirl Assault Case
Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged a government schoolgirl near Vandalur was abducted and sexually assaulted, accusing the TVK-led government and police of covering up the crime as a snakebite.
PM Modi Says Village-City Gap Has Narrowed Over 12 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Seva Yatra participants that rural infrastructure has improved and the city-village gap has narrowed over the past 12 years.
PIL in Madras High Court seeks CBI or SIT probe into Veeramani POCSO case
A PIL in the Madras High Court seeks transfer of the Veeramani POCSO investigation to the CBI or an SIT, citing lapses and media trial.
Hyderabad Man Stabbed to Death Over Suspected Drug Tip-Off to Police
A 32-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Hyderabad's Upparpally area by two associates who suspected he was tipping off police about their drug-peddling activities.
Dipke Urges Opposition to Quit 'Rigged' Polls, Warns Participation Gives Legitimacy
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged opposition parties to stop contesting elections they call rigged, saying their participation legitimises the process.
Third harassment video in a week surfaces in Bihar, probe on in Banka
A third video of alleged harassment of a girl in Bihar has surfaced, prompting a police probe in Banka district. Three suspects have been identified.
Bihar: Case Filed Against Six After Viral Video Shows Woman Assaulted at Mandar Hill
Police in Bihar's Banka district have registered a case against six unidentified men after a viral video showed a woman being assaulted at Mandar Hill.
Locked iPhone 17 Slows IIT Bombay Death Probe as Parents Begin Hunger Strike
A pattern-locked iPhone 17 is hindering the Mumbai Crime Branch's probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death, as his parents begin a hunger strike.
RRB Releases NTPC CBT-2 Answer Key for Undergraduate Posts, Objections Open Till September 30
The RRB has released the NTPC CBT-2 provisional answer key and response sheet for undergraduate posts. Objections can be raised until September 30, 2026, at Rs 50 per question.
Dhamtari churches put up notices restricting entry to Christians
More than 10 churches in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district have put up notices saying only Christians may enter for prayers, citing safety concerns after a September 15 peace meeting.
Jalpaiguri court awards death sentence, orders state care for convict's minor sons
A Jalpaiguri court has sentenced a man to death and directed the district administration to protect the education and welfare of his two minor sons.
Paswan Urges CEC to Address Public Doubts as EC Rift and Poll-Rigging Claims Escalate
Chirag Paswan asks CEC Gyanesh Kumar to clarify his position amid reports of an internal rift in the Election Commission, as Rahul Gandhi claims elections are rigged.
FSSAI's analogue paneer scrutiny: what the dairy category means for consumers
Analogue paneer is not illegal by definition, but presenting it as conventional dairy paneer is what draws FSSAI scrutiny.