The political confrontation between the opposition and ruling party deepened after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued a sharp response concerning the Election Commission of India. Speaking to reporters in Wayanad, the Congress leader rejected the ruling party's counterarguments regarding electoral roll revisions. Why did Priyanka Gandhi criticize the ruling party regarding the ongoing Election Commission row? Priyanka Gandhi criticized the ruling party to reject their...

The political debate surrounding the Election Commission of India intensified following Union Minister Chirag Paswan's public reaction regarding opposition demands against the poll body. Speaking on recent developments, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader outlined the institutional responsibility of electoral authorities in maintaining public trust. Chirag Paswan addressed the resignation demand to stress that the Election Commission must proactively protect institutional credibility. He stated that...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded significant victories in Rajasthan civic politics as election results confirmed that the BJP wins Jodhpur mayor poll along with high-stakes contests in Jaipur and Kota municipal corporations. The sweep strengthens the ruling party's administrative authority across urban local bodies in the state. The Jodhpur mayoral contest attracted immense statewide interest because the city represents the personal political stronghold of former...

Mumbai Pune Expressway witnessed a major emergency ,when a private sleeper bus travelling from Udaipur to Pune caught fire near Panvel. Swift action by the driver and prompt evacuation helped all passengers escape safely before the flames engulfed the bus. No injuries were reported in the incident. Emergency personnel reached the spot and initiated firefighting operations, while authorities began assessing the circumstances surrounding the blaze. According...

PM Modi expressed profound sadness following the catastrophic Greater Noida bus fire that resulted in 9 fatalities and multiple injuries on the Yamuna Expressway. The Prime Minister's Office released an official statement confirming immediate financial aid from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The government sanctioned an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased victim. Furthermore, injured survivors receiving...

A severe case of Jamui like public harassment incident surfaced in Bihar after a viral video captured a minor girl being harassed on a roadside in Samastipur district. The incident occurred on Dam Bypass Road in Jagatsinghpur village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Karpoorigram police station. The minor girl and her male companion had stopped along the bypass road to take photographs when a group...

A severe road accident occurred on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway near Thuraimangalam in Perambalur district in the early hours of today, September 24, 2026. A car carrying seven passengers rammed at high speed into the rear of a private omnibus travelling ahead on National Highway 38. The occupants of the car were returning to Chennai after attending a family wedding in Ramanathapuram district. As the vehicle...

PM Modi will engage in a direct video conference session with youth participants participating in the national Seva Sankalp Yatra. As highlighted in recent government updates, PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris traveling between his birthplace in Vadnagar, Gujarat, and his parliamentary constituency in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The interactive session allowed young volunteers to present first-hand reports regarding their grassroots community development activities, public welfare...

Greater Noida witnessed a tragic sleeper AC bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway during the early morning hours. A double-decker bus traveling from Mahoba toward Delhi caught fire, prompting police, medical teams and local fire services to rush to the scene. Rescue teams extinguished the blaze and transported affected passengers to nearby medical facilities. The private sleeper AC bus was carrying passengers along the expressway when...

Edible oils are set to see lower import duties after the Central Government reduced basic customs duty on crude and refined cooking oils. The move aims to ease rising retail prices and maintain supplies ahead of major festivals. The Finance Ministry’s Department of Revenue said the revised duty structure takes effect immediately, supporting processors and commercial consumers. Government officials implemented tariff reductions because retail prices for...

IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode reportedly told his girlfriend that he had “made a mistake” during a phone call hours before his death, according to reports citing sources familiar with the investigation. Mumbai Police are examining the conversation as they reconstruct Wakode’s final hours, while also reviewing CCTV footage, digital evidence and witness statements to establish the sequence of events surrounding his death. According to the...

Jaishankar raised India’s concerns over the Russian oil tariff issue during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussion focused on a US law that authorises tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, potentially affecting bilateral trade and global energy markets. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia...

SIT has filed a 60,000-page chargesheet against eight people before a local court in Ayodhya on September 23 in the Ayodhya Ram Temple theft case. The chargesheet details the investigation into alleged pilferage of cash, donations and other valuables linked to temple offerings. According to people familiar with the probe, the document and its annexures trace cash collected at the temple, its movement to banks,...

The Election Commission SIR row has drawn attention after reports of differences among Election Commissioners over aspects of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Today, the Election Commission said such differences are part of standard deliberations and should not be viewed as a rupture within the institution. The Election Commission SIR process involves the revision of electoral rolls, including the verification and updating of voter...

A major fire incident reported in Jaipur's Balaji Market caused substantial property destruction after flames engulfed a premier Mercedes-Benz service facility. Emergency responders rushed to the scene following urgent calls from local residents who spotted thick smoke billowing from the automotive workshop. The sudden fire spread rapidly across the service area, consuming expensive diagnostic machinery, inventory, and stored spare parts. Initial assessments indicate that eight high-end...

A shocking incident of highway vigilante harassment has surfaced from Odisha's Dhenkanal district after a video depicting a young couple being surrounded, abused, and physically assaulted by a group of men went viral across social media platforms. The incident took place on the road connecting Dhenkanal town to the famous Kapilash temple shrine. The couple was riding on a motorcycle when a group of intoxicated villagers...

'Ayushman Bharat' completes eight years of service as PM Modi marks a landmark milestone in public health. Highlighting the flagship scheme's social impact, PM Modi announced that Ayushman Bharat covers 60 crore people with free annual health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family for secondary and tertiary care. The healthcare initiative has dramatically reduced out-of-pocket medical expenses for millions across India. The massive social security initiative...

BJP Chief PM Modi will convene a crucial two-day brainstorming session with the entire Union Council of Ministers starting September 23, 2026, at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. Official administration sources confirm that PM Modi holds Cabinet Chintan Shivir proceedings to systematically review operational performance across departments while outlining future policy priorities. The high-level gathering brings together ministers, NITI Aayog officials, and key sectoral secretaries...

IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s death by suicide has led his parents to seek criminal action against campus authorities. His father has alleged mental torture and abetment, seeking action against IIT director Shireesh Kedare and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the case, examining CCTV footage and campus records after an FIR was registered. Sahil's father, Ravindra Wakode, stated that his son endured systematic...

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced a new plan to take India’s National Film Awards to tourist destinations across states and Union Territories. Speaking at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026, he invited state governments to nominate prominent cultural and scenic locations. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks to move major cultural milestones beyond...

Official student releases confirm that the demand for IIT Bombay student death reforms emerged after second-year student Sahil Wakode died by suicide in his hostel room. Student leaders clarified during open meetings that ongoing demonstrations do not defend alleged academic misconduct, but rather focus on fixing systemic deficiencies in campus healthcare, grievance redressal, and administrative oversight. The signed student charter seeks an independent probe into the...