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Heavy rain lashed the high ranges of Kottayam through Sunday night, causing major rivers to swell. The district recorded 471.2 mm of rainfall by Monday morning. Two people died in rain-related incidents, and landslides damaged homes. Officials warned of flash floods as water levels in the Meenachil River rose significantly.
The NHAI told the Chief Justice of India on Monday, September 21, 2026, that it cannot remove stray animals from highways. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said local authorities must handle this task. The NHAI noted that following the Supreme Court order would cost them around ₹7,000 crore in total expenses.
Five bodies were recovered after a flash flood hit the Kottappuzha river in Nilambur. The NDRF and rescue teams found the victims following the incident at TK Colony. While three people got rescued, one person is still missing. Heavy forest rain caused the sudden water rise, catching many tourists off-guard.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently list Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. Kapil Sibal sought an urgent hearing, asking, "What is going on?" The poll body froze the symbol amid a dispute between two rival party factions.
President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on September 18, 2026. This law allows the US to impose tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil, including India. It creates uncertainty for India, which uses Russian crude to keep domestic fuel prices low.
India aims to launch 50 rockets annually by 2030. Currently, the nation has managed only three orbital launches in 2026. Experts said, "If you think of launch itself, tn operational aspect to it and t production aspect of it." Reaching this goal requires massive industry expansion.
Clearing 37 lakh pending West Bengal electoral appeals could take 12 years at the current pace, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court. The poll panel asked for more tribunals to speed up the process. Currently, 19 tribunals handle these cases, with many people getting their names added back recently.
Typhoon Dujuan approached Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, 2026, bringing heavy rain and violent winds. The weather agency warned of landslides and floods across the Kanto region. Some areas got over 300 mm of rain since Saturday. Organisers also postponed the Asian Games equestrian event until Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Nila Vikhe Patil, a Green Party leader with roots in Maharashtra, won a seat in Sweden's Parliament after the 13 September election. She is the niece of minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil. "It feels nice to be a part of the 349-member Parliament," she said, looking forward to her new role.
Tata Sons director Venu Srinivasan is in the spotlight after his stance on listing the company shifted. In July 2025, he voted to keep Tata Sons private, but this April, he said it should go public. His actions created a legitimacy crisis, raising many questions about his role at the group.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine at SGPGIMS, Lucknow, marked its 37th Foundation Day from September 18 to 20. The event focused on precision healthcare and theranostics. Director Dr Radha Krishna Dhiman said, "The department is working with a renewed focus on molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical research, theranostics and patient-centred precision healthcare."
The Consulate General of India in Vancouver expressed condolences on Sunday after two Indian students died in a Canada air accident. Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham lost their lives during flight training. The Consulate said, "The Consulate stands ready to extend all possible consular assistance to the families" for repatriation.