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Heavy rains in Kolkata caused severe waterlogging and seven electrocution deaths, sparking a political battle. BJP blamed TMC for civic failures during Durga Puja, calling it corruption-driven mismanagement. TMC hit back, citing an unusual cloudburst and accusing BJP of ignoring science and spreading hate. Leaders on both sides exchanged sharp remarks.
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary has issued a legal notice to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, demanding an unconditional apology for corruption allegations. Kishor accused Choudhary of acquiring ₹200 crore worth of land. If no apology is made, Choudhary plans to file a ₹100 crore defamation suit. Kishor also questioned Bihar Deputy CM’s educational qualifications.
In Dombivli, Maharashtra, BJP workers forced Congress leader Prakash Pagare to wear a saree publicly, filming the act. This was allegedly in retaliation for an objectionable social media post about PM Narendra Modi. The BJP workers involved—Nand Kishore Parabh, Sandeep Mali, Dutta Malekar, and Karan Madan Zadao—claimed Pagare had insulted the Prime Minister.
French President Emmanuel Macron was stranded in New York as Donald Trump’s convoy blocked roads. After stepping out, Macron humorously phoned Trump saying, “Everything is closed for you.” The viral video shows Macron walking, mingling with citizens, and taking selfies. Earlier, at the UNGA, Macron announced France’s formal recognition of Palestine.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will launch his Bihar Assembly poll campaign with the “Seemanchal Nyay Yatra” from September 24–27. The yatra aims to highlight Seemanchal’s backwardness and demand justice. Starting from Kishanganj, Owaisi will hold roadshows and meetings. AIMIM plans to contest more seats than in 2020, when it won five in the region.
US Republican politician Alexander Duncan sparked outrage by calling Hindu God Hanuman “false” and claiming America is a “Christian nation.” His comments about Texas’ 90-ft Hanuman statue drew sharp criticism from the Hindu American Foundation and social media users, who accused him of anti-Hindu hate and religious intolerance. The Texas GOP has not responded yet.
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony began today at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. President Draupadi Murmu will present the awards to the winners of the National Awards announced at the event. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey and many film personalities from other languages attended the ceremony.
TG CM Revanth Reddy announced that stone structures inspired by the Ramappa Temple will be built in Medaram to preserve the legacy of Sammakka-Saralamma for a thousand years. Due to time constraints before the fair, he directed officials to complete the work within 100 days with unwavering dedication, comparing it to tying a garland.
The Karnataka govt, led by CM Siddaramaiah, is taking all steps to curb traffic congestion in Bengaluru. As part of this, the CM has written a letter to Wipro founder Azim Premji. The CM has asked for some vehicles to be allowed inside the Wipro campus in Bengaluru. He also expressed hope that this will […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy presented a gold offering to Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma during his supervision of the Medaram Master Plan works. He urged swift completion of development projects with the allocated ₹150 crore and requested temple committee leaders to ensure a smooth and grand fair for all devotees attending the event.
YSRCP MLCs walked out of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in protest against recent remarks made by Home Minister Anitha. They strongly objected to her comments claiming there are no axe-throwing or family cases against them. The protest coincided with the Council Chairman rejecting the fee reimbursement bill introduced by YSRCP on the fourth day.
TG CM Revanth Reddy’s schedule for his Medaram visit has been released. He will arrive from Begumpet Airport at 11 am, lay the foundation stone for development works, and later inspect the Police Command Control Center at 2:30 pm. He is scheduled to return to Begumpet Airport by helicopter at 4 pm.
The TG Education Board has issued show cause notices to 20 engineering colleges in Hyderabad, demanding explanations within a week. Student unions complained to the TG Higher Education Council that many colleges failed to notify admissions publicly, accepted donations of Rs. 10-20 lakh, sold seats, and allocated B.Tech seats without following merit-based criteria.
Opposition parties criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s directive banning caste-based rallies and symbols, calling it a mere eyewash. SP president Akhilesh Yadav questioned how the state plans to undo 5,000 years of deep-rooted caste discrimination. He also asked if caste-linked clothing, customs, and symbols would face similar restrictions.
Tejashwi Yadav’s projection as Mahagathbandhan’s CM face remains uncertain. Congress offered a cryptic response, saying all allies will decide together. Seat-sharing talks are pending, with RJD eyeing 150 seats. Internal tensions persist, especially with new entrants like JMM and RLJP, and Congress’s poor 2020 performance adds to alliance challenges.