Satya Niketan PG Collapse: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders bulldozer action against illegal constructions

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ordered bulldozer action against illegal buildings across Delhi after the Satya Niketan PG collapse on Sept 6 that killed 7 and directed MCD to inspect all PG hostels.
Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 Report: Indore loses first position, Noida enters top 10; check full list here

The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 report for the cleanest cities in terms of air quality has been released. The rankings have seen a major shift this year, with some surprise entries and exits in the top 10.
Karnataka: Worker falls into hot water pit at Mandya sugar factory, dies

A contract worker died after falling into a hot water pit at Karnataka’s MySugar factory, while a separate suspected sulphur dioxide leak in Yadgiri killed three workers.
Vande Mataram Row Deepens: Omar Abdullah backs full national song, Congress opposes

Congress and National Conference clash over the full version of Vande Mataram at a Srinagar film festival, with BJP attacking Congress over its stand on the national song.
Why did NIA not invoke UAPA in chargesheet against US citizen VanDyke held for Myanmar drone training? Agency says terror probe still on

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not include sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the chargesheet against US national Matthew VanDyke. Additionally, six Ukrainian nationals were arrested in March 2026 for illegal entry into Myanmar.
SIR In Karnataka: Bharat Ratna scientist CNR Rao, Padma Shri awardee activist get Election Commission notice

Bharat Ratna scientist CNR Rao has reportedly received an SIR notice over an extra ‘f’ in his name, although his office says it has not received any physical notice.
Railway Projects worth Rs 20,804 crore across 8 states approved; what are projects, key routes

Cabinet approves eight railway projects worth Rs 20,804 crore across eight states, adding 1,196 km of rail network and improving connectivity and freight capacity.
Odisha Protest: Why is BJD opposing MMDR Amendment Act? What law proposes

Odisha depends heavily on mining revenue, with the 2026-27 budget estimating around Rs 53,000 crore, making it one of the most important sources of revenue. What is the MMDR Amendment Act 2026, and why is it being opposed by BJD?
Tamil Nadu: TVK-led alliance gets new name ahead of 2029 polls; Left parties skip key meet

TVK-led ruling alliance gets a new name, ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’, as Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML attend the key Chennai meeting while Left parties skip it.
VHP asks to keep Muslims out of garba and dandiya events; this is what Maharashtra CM’s wife has said

Amruta Fadnavis has opposed the call to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra, saying festivals should be celebrated together, while BJP leader Nitesh Rane supported the VHP’s restrictions.