Supreme Court agrees urgent listing of Mamata Banerjee's plea against EC freeze on TMC name, symbol

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently list Mamata Banerjee's plea against the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. Kapil Sibal said, "They issue a notification and in the middle of notification, they freeze the symbol." The court will hear the matter soon.

RBI eases compliance for certification of KYC copies for foreign portfolio investors

The Reserve Bank of India eased compliance for foreign portfolio investors on 2026. Banks can now accept original certified KYC documents from authorised overseas officials. This change helps investors avoid extra processes in India. While FPI outflows reached Rs 23,676 crore this month, the bank still requires strict KYC checks.

"Dead Economy": Annamalai Mocks Vijay's London Trip, Says India Is Bigger

Tamil Nadu leader K Annamalai mocked Chief Minister Joseph Vijay for his recent week-long UK visit. Annamalai said, "The growth of the United Kingdom is only 1%." He argued that India has a larger economy and suggested Vijay should meet local industrialists in Coimbatore and Madurai to boost state investments.

Keralam rains: Rivers in Kottayam swell as heavy rain lashes high ranges

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.

NHAI seeks modification of SC order directing it remove strays from highways

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.

India wants to launch 50 rockets a year to space by 2030. But, is Isro even ready?

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.

37 lakh Bengal SIR appeals could take 12 years to clear, EC seeks more tribunals

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 approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings

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.