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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed disappointment after the September 9 meeting between Ladakh leaders and the MHA sub-committee in New Delhi. He shared a Jaspal Bhatti clip to mock the lack of progress, saying, "The only major outcome of the meeting was perhaps to fix the next meeting date."
BJP leader Ram Madhav hit back at P Chidambaram for questioning India’s gains from BRICS meetings. Madhav said Chidambaram showed a "naraz phupha" attitude by dismissing the forum's relevance. Speaking at a 2026 roundtable, Madhav argued that India’s growing global influence is unsettling the opposition and reflects a new world order.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there is no confirmation on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman attending the 2026 BRICS Summit in India. This uncertainty comes as India seeks reciprocity in ties. Meanwhile, India relies on 23 routes through Bangladesh to connect the Northeast, as many alternatives pass through its neighbour’s territory.
CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohammed Riyas accused the Enforcement Directorate of political vendetta in the CMRL-Exalogic probe. Riyas said the agency pressured his friend Hassan Waris to implicate former CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Waris later filed an affidavit claiming he signed statements under threat. The ED maintains it has strong evidence.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat visited the Khalsa Jatha British Isles Gurdwara in London on September 6, sparking debate. Businessmen Peter Virdee and Vikramjeet Singh Sahney accompanied him. They defended the visit, saying, "a gurdwara is open to everyone." Many people questioned the presence of the RSS leader at the holy shrine.
A TV anchor faced a case in Kerala after a debate on August 31 regarding a cleric’s remarks on women. She later apologized on September 1. Meanwhile, police booked social commentator Dr Abdulla Basil on September 5, but protests from many Muslim organisations stopped further action on the filed FIR.
Amit Kumar, 22, and Nargis, 19, were found dead inside a Lucknow guest house on Wednesday. The couple stayed in room 101 since August 23. Police found a suicide note and a marriage certificate. Officials said, "Police immediately reached the spot and brought the bodies down," while investigating the kidnapping case.
Noida Airport recorded its first landing by foreign aircraft on Tuesday as three Russian military transport planes arrived. The planes landed at 5:30 am ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit for the BRICS Summit. Security teams worked on arrangements as India prepares for high-level talks with the Russian leader.
BJP MLC Parinay Fuke claimed on Thursday that NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar may join Congress. Fuke said, "I can see that Rohit Pawar is thinking of joining the Congress." Pawar hit back, asking Fuke to focus on farmers' issues and corruption instead of making such baseless political claims.
Delhi University students shouted "VC go back" at the Faculty of Arts to demand better safety and more hostels. Protests started after five students died when a building collapsed in Satya Niketan on 6 September. Students said the administration got insensitive, as many now face risks living in unsafe private accommodations.
P.A. Mohamed Riyas alleged on Thursday that the Enforcement Directorate is intimidating people to testify against him, his wife Veena, and Pinarayi Vijayan. He said, "She has never done so," regarding false claims about her testimony. Riyas vowed to fight these charges, calling the agency’s actions a political vendetta.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on September 10 defended Dhirendra Krishna Shastri for advocating vegetarian food during Durga Puja. Adhikari said, "A saint had come to Liluah, he spoke like a saint about nationalism." He also ordered police to arrest protesters who burned the godman’s photographs after his remarks.