BJP Demands Removal of Vijay-Modelled Ganesha Idols in Chennai
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran demanded the removal of Ganesha idols modelled on Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai, alleging misuse of religious festivals for political gain.
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Gurugram Hit-And-Run: Driver's Lawyer Says He Fled Fearing Mob, Blames Bikers
The lawyer for Gurugram hit-and-run accused Kalyan Bainsla says his client fled fearing a mob, while police have added an attempt-to-murder charge.
India Hosts First South Asian Edition of World Circular Economy Forum in Gandhinagar
WCEF 2026 opened in Gandhinagar with calls for practical circular solutions, as India highlighted EPR registrations and global cooperation on resource efficiency.
Himalayan Glaciers Melting Faster, Water Security at Risk: Study
A new study finds Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than a decade ago, threatening water security for millions and raising risks from unstable glacial lakes.
CBI FIR in Disha Salian death case sparks political row in Maharashtra
The CBI has filed an FIR into Disha Salian's 2020 death, triggering a political clash between the ruling BJP and the Opposition in Maharashtra.
Explosives Found in Unattended Bag on Bus at Vijayawada's PNBS
Police in Vijayawada are tracing the owner of a bag carrying 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators found on a bus at Pandit Nehru Bus Station.
Supreme Court Seeks School Education Secretary's Reply on Contempt Plea
The Supreme Court has sought a response from School Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar on a contempt plea alleging non-compliance with its May 11 order.
Kerala Police to host c0c0n 2026 cybersecurity conference in Kochi from October 6
Kerala Police will host the 19th edition of c0c0n 2026 in Kochi from October 6 to 13, with over 200 speakers and delegates from more than 20 countries.
J&K Administration Serves Eviction Notices on Nazool Land Occupants in Srinagar
Eviction notices have been issued to occupants of Nazool land in Srinagar, including the Mohi-ud-Din Trust building in Polo View, with most requiring vacation by September 21.
Bihar Opens 211 Colleges at Once, Plans Oxford Training for Teachers
Bihar has opened 211 new degree colleges in a single day and announced plans to send selected teachers to universities such as Oxford for training.
Dinesh Sharma takes oath as Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dinesh Sharma was sworn in as the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram on September 15, 2026.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress Accuse Government of Opening Door to UPI Fees
Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh allege the government is paving the way for UPI fees after a notification capped charge-free transactions at ₹2,000.
Bishnoi aide deported from Canada, held at Delhi airport by Punjab AGTF
Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested Karamveer Singh at Delhi's IGI Airport after his deportation from Canada. He is accused of aiding Anmol Bishnoi.
BJP Fields Hasirani Rath in Nandigram, Sakharav Sarkar in Rejinagar for Bypolls
The BJP has named Hasirani Rath for the Nandigram bypoll and Sakharav Sarkar for Rejinagar, setting up multi-cornered contests in both seats.
Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP to Table UCC Bill in Parliament, Not States
Omar Abdullah urged the BJP to bring the Uniform Civil Code to Parliament if it has the numbers, warning against pushing it through individual states.
NGO seeks safety net for migrant vendors' families at Mysuru Dasara
Odanadi Seva Samsthe has asked Karnataka to provide shelter, sanitation, water and protection to migrant street-vending families during Mysuru Dasara.
Supreme Court sends former Delhi Mayor to local police over UP raid plea
The Supreme Court refused to entertain former Delhi Mayor Farhad Suri's plea for an FIR over an alleged midnight raid by UP Police, directing him to the jurisdictional police station.
Gurugram hit-and-run: driver held, attempt-to-murder charge added to FIR
Gurugram Police arrested Kalyan Bainsla in Rajasthan and added an attempt-to-murder charge to the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case involving a woman biker.
Kerala's battery storage projects face delays as power crisis deepens
Kerala's five large-scale battery storage projects face delays, with most unlikely to be commissioned before late 2026, even as the state grapples with a monsoon-season power crisis.
BJP fields Hasirani Rath in Nandigram as multi-cornered byelection race takes shape
BJP nominates Hasirani Rath, mother of slain aide Chandranath Rath, for the Nandigram byelection, setting up a multi-cornered contest on October 6.