LJP(RV) to contest UP and Punjab polls with or without BJP, says Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan says his party will contest the Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Assembly polls, alone if needed, while keeping a measured distance from the BJP.
Polity & Governance
Omar Abdullah Mocks BJP's Award Suggestion for CEC, Urges Poll Panel Introspection
Omar Abdullah mocked the BJP's suggestion of a Padma award for CEC Gyanesh Kumar and said the Election Commission should introspect amid opposition criticism.
J&K Assembly passes pension hike for ex-legislators amid uproar
J&K Assembly clears Rs 10,000 pension hike for ex-legislators; Omar Abdullah jokes about ex-MLA at home as BJP protests statehood resolution and salary bill is withdrawn.
Mississippi AG Won't Retry Officer After Deadlocked Jury in Jaylen Lewis Shooting
Mississippi's attorney general will not retry a Capitol Police officer after a jury deadlocked on a manslaughter charge in the 2022 fatal shooting of Jaylen Lewis.
Jack Smith Defends Trump Prosecutions in Heated Senate Testimony
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his Trump prosecutions as Republicans accused him of political bias.
Kerala Orders Emergency Steps as Medicine Shortage Hits Government Hospitals
Kerala has directed KMSCL to convene an emergency board meeting and speed up medicine purchase orders amid shortages in government hospitals.
Telangana HC tells DGP to identify police officials who manhandled women BRS MLAs
Telangana High Court directs DGP to identify and act against police officials who misbehaved with women BRS legislators outside the Assembly on September 7.
Burnham Pledges Sweeping Reform in High-Risk Conference Speech
Andy Burnham promised a new social contract, proportional representation and closer EU ties, but admitted the plans carry major political and fiscal risks.
Trump Unveils America.gov, an AI Portal for Federal Services
President Donald Trump launched America.gov, an AI tool billed as a one-stop portal for federal services, though its answers on the 2020 election and a third term contradict his past statements.
Kumaraswamy alleges illegal land deals by Shivakumar in BMIC project area
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused CM D.K. Shivakumar and his family of illegally acquiring land notified for the BMIC project, releasing RTC documents as evidence.
Karnataka CM moves to shield Gruha Lakshmi payments from bank deductions
Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar has directed the Chief Secretary to instruct banks not to deduct Gruha Lakshmi payments for loan instalments or interest.
NCERT Class 9 Social Science Textbook Drops European Revolutions, Adds Indian Resistance Movements
The latest NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook removes chapters on the French and Russian revolutions, replacing them with content on medieval Indian resistance movements.
Kerala High Court Quashes Bifurcation of Police Officers Association
Kerala High Court quashes the bifurcation of the Kerala Police Officers Association and its merger with two other police bodies, holding the government had no power to restructure them.
Supreme Court suggests linking unpaid traffic fines to electricity bills
The Supreme Court has proposed adding unpaid traffic fines to electricity bills, noting that ₹20,000 crore in challans remain uncollected.
Campus Hostel Safety in Focus as More Women Move Into Higher Education
Allegations of a hostel rape at a Punjab university have revived questions about campus safety, as UGC data shows reported harassment cases fluctuating and hostel numbers rising.
EC tells Madras High Court no bar on Perundurai bypoll after petition rejected
The Election Commission has told the Madras High Court that the legal bar on holding the Perundurai bypoll has ended, while four other constituencies must wait for pending election petitions.
Delhi Unveils Winter Action Plan With Vehicle Curbs and Construction Bans
Delhi's Winter Action Plan 2026-27 introduces BS-VI entry rules, a No PUCC No Fuel drive, phased construction bans and dust-control steps.
Donkey 'Nurse' Application Exposes Gaps in Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council Portal
A Congress-affiliated student leader's test application for a donkey has prompted the Madhya Pradesh nursing council to pause registrations.
Newsom Signs California Ban on Electric Shock Gloves for Officers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning law enforcement officers from using electric shock gloves, effective next year through 2030.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Dahlan Bloc Forge Unlikely Palestinian Electoral Alliance
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have joined a coalition with a bloc led by exiled former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan ahead of planned Palestinian elections.