Surgical strikes presented bold example of India’s counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 27, 2026) said the 2016 surgical strikes were India’s decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a bold example of the country’s counter-terrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, he said in his monthly broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that the country has made it clear that terrorism will be met with a strong and decisive response.

Over 2,000 citizens write to CJI to stay SIR, initiate suo motu proceedings on EC conduct

Over 2,000 citizens across the country have signed an open letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to initiate suo motu proceedings against the operational and administrative conduct of the Election Commission of India regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise and the deployment of ECINet.The letter seeks the immediate stay and rescission of the SIR exercise across all States and Union Territories pending a thorough, independent judicial review of its legality and procedural integrity in light of the new facts that have emerged.

Suvendu claims Mamata responsible for deletion of 27 lakh names in Bengal SIR, not BJP or ECI

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (September 27, 2026) blamed former CM Mamata Banerjee for the deletion of 27 lakh names from the State’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, asserting that neither the BJP nor the Election Commission could be held responsible for the exclusions. Mr. Adhikari said the deletions were carried out by judicial officers pursuant to directions of the Supreme Court in a case filed by Ms. Banerjee herself, and accused her of attempting to shift the blame after losing the Assembly elections.

Students protest at private university in Punjab over rape claim, block highway; FIR lodged

Students of Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara allegedly went on a rampage on the campus early Sunday (September 27, 2026), damaging property and blocking a national highway over claims that a female student was raped by an outsider in the university premises. Police said a rape case has been registered against an unknown person on a complaint by the students, who blocked a stretch of Delhi-Amritsar national highway, leading to a massive traffic jam.

Jharkhand CID arrests three candidates in recruitment exam irregularities case

The Jharkhand CID has arrested three candidates in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level examination-2023, an official said on Sunday (September 27, 2026). With the latest arrests, the CID has so far apprehended 19 people in the case.

Police evacuate homes near U.S. air base in England, detain men on suspected explosives offences

British police said on Sunday (September 27, 2026) they had ⁠arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining several vehicles in a “major incident” near an air base used by the ‌U.S. in southwest England. Police said nearby residents had been evacuated from their homes.

Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, police said Sunday (September 27, 2026). The South African Police Service said 17 people were killed Saturday night (September 26, 2026) when eight suspects armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. At least 15 others sustained gunshot injuries in that attack, police said.

U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

U.S. and Iranian officials spoke separately with ​mediators on Monday (September 28, 2026) as part of a renewed effort to ⁠end seven months of war, according to officials of both countries. Any further talks are expected to focus on an amended version of a seven-day proposal that Iran presented last ‌week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.

Sahil Wakode’s parents stage hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demand professor’s arrest

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide earlier this month, staged a hunger strike at Azad Maidan on Monday (September 28, 2026) demanding the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been named in the FIR registered in connection with their son’s death.

Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.

Iran on Monday (September 28, 2026) denied involvement in a suspected bomb plot at a U.K. airbase used by the United States, as counter-terror police said five men in their mid-20s arrested nearby were all London-based Britons.

U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry

U.S. prosecutors reopened an investigation on Monday (September 28, 2026) into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University following claims the elite college failed to properly punish the men involved.

SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday (September 28, 2026) after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars.

Ancy Sojan clinches women’s long jump silver for India

India’s squash campaign at the Asian Games ended with two silver medals, with Abhay Singh and teenage sensation Anahat Singh finishing runners-up in their respective singles finals. Abhay went down 3-0 to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the men’s final, while 18-year-old Anahat also settled for silver after losing 3-0 to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women’s title clash.