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24 September 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 September 2026
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Opposition parties, led by Congress, have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report revealed that the two other Election Commissioners recorded formal dissent on key decisions. The…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) responded to an Indian Express report that two of three Election Commissioners recorded objections at least 14 times over 10 months, alleging major decisions were made without thei…
Read full storyA Climate Impact Lab report projects that a 'Super El Niño' in 2026 could cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India, highlighting the severe health impacts of extreme heat. The report describes this El Niño as a 'pos…
Read full storyIn a split verdict, Supreme Court Justice Datta held that the inclusion of a Union Minister in the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners fails the 'perception test' of independen…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, where India raised concerns over the US 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act' tha…
Read full storyFSSAI has proposed a single-phase rollout of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) for packaged foods high in salt, sugar, or fat. In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the regulator suggested a red hexago…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Defence signed a ₹811 crore contract with an Indian company for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for the Indian Air Force under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh was present at…
Read full storyThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Supreme Court that front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL) will be implemented in a single phase, not multiple phases. FSSAI sought four months to…
Read full storyOn World Rhino Day (September 22, 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the greater one-horned rhinoceros and announced the launch of 'Project Rhino' to provide financial and technical support to range states f…
Read full storyVice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22-26 on the theme 'Climate Resilie…
Read full storyUnion Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy held discussions with a delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in New Delhi, calling for stronger India-EU cooperati…
Read full storyThe Madras High Court ruled that no prior sanction is required under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prosecute public servants in disproportionate assets cases. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan refused to di…
Read full storyHouthi rebels have deployed fighters on Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish islands, located 160 km north of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their control over southern Red Sea shipping routes. This strategic move thr…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029. He also stated the government will deport all illegal immigrants and commented on Gen Z p…
Read full storyThe article examines regulatory challenges surrounding Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) in India, highlighting their misuse for tax benefits and money laundering despite poor electoral compliance. It di…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's readiness to host the BRICS 2026 summit via a post on X on September 10, 2026, tagging the official handle @BricsIndia2026. This signals India's upcoming chairmanship of th…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre regarding the closure of Metro stations during protests by the Chief Justice of India (CJP). The Court stated it would intervene only if the Executive's discretionary powe…
Read full storyJustice Pushpendra Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The oath was administered by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh holding additional charge of J&K…
Read full storyUnion Minister Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the National Workshop on 'Strengthening the Ayush Ecosystem' at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, organized by NITI Aayog. The workshop gathered officials from 30+ States/UTs to…
Read full storyPM Modi inaugurated projects worth thousands of crores in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking completion of 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) - a historic logistics achievement. He highlighted DFC's transformative impact…
Read full storyPresident of India appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Ladakh, to additionally discharge functions of Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir during Manoj Sinha's absence on leave. This temporary dual-charge arrangeme…
Read full storyINDIA bloc parties announced a gherao of the Odisha Assembly on September 29 to protest against the Centre's new mining law, which they allege prevents mineral-rich states like Odisha from recovering previously uncollec…
Read full storyLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that the 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies will create new opportunities for women's political leadership. He stated that upcoming years will s…
Read full storyThe 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 will be celebrated on 23 September 2026 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, under the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched the nationwide campaign, emphasizi…
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