As the Election Commission of India prepares for a Bihar-like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list across the country, Kerala Chief Election Officer (CEO) Rathan U Kelkar said that a meeting is scheduled with the state political parties on September 20.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-hour visit to Manipur, calling it “farce” and “tokenism.” Kharge highlighted 864 days of violence in the state, citing over 300 deaths and 67,000 displaced, and accused the Centre of failing to restore peace.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang project, enhancing connectivity and launching new express trains. During the inauguration, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present with the Prime Minister.

The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the "New York Declaration," which sets out a phased plan to end the nearly 80-year conflict

In its response, the MEA said India "will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries"

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke in Delhi, demanding a nationwide caste census and removing the 50 percent reservation cap. He accused PM Modi of denying rights to backward communities and misleading the country, stating that OBC voices will only be heard when they are in power

Powerful video clips on Kargil Vijay Diwas and Operation Sindoor were shown, helping people understand the hardships, bravery, and success of Indian soldiers during the war

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that significant progress is also being made on adding lines between Churchgate and Virar, and between CSMT and Panvel, aiming to ease congestion and improve travel times

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh revealed that the United Arab Emirates holds the highest number of Indian prisoners -- 2,773. This is followed by Saudi Arabia (2,379) and Nepal (1,357)