Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane mocked Aaditya Thackeray, suggesting he'd secretly watch the India-Pakistan cricket match in disguise. This jab followed Thackeray's criticism of the BJP for allowing the match despite Pakistan's history of terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Manipur, his first since the ethnic violence in 2023, included rallies and project inaugurations. He also inaugurated Mizoram's first railway line, connecting it to the rest of India. Modi appealed for peace in Manipur, laying foundation stones for development projects and emphasizing the Northeast's role as a growth engine.

Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence, inaugurating development projects worth ₹7,300 crore. In Pune, an IT professional was attacked with a billhook, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Airstrikes on Myanmar schools resulted in 19 student deaths.

Shashi Tharoor urges India to prioritize women's safety for tourism growth. He highlights tourism's potential to combat unemployment and generate revenue. Tharoor criticizes the lack of mid-range tourist facilities. He emphasizes the need for more hotels and improved infrastructure. He notes that India attracts fewer tourists than smaller destinations. Tharoor calls for giving tourism greater priority.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Manipur since the ethnic violence began, braving heavy rain to reach Churachandpur. He laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹7,300 crore and inaugurated projects worth ₹1,200 crore. Modi emphasized Manipur's significance in the Northeast's growth, highlighting improved connectivity and infrastructure projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur on Saturday faced disruption due to heavy rainfall, altering his travel plans. Unable to fly by helicopter to Churachandpur, he chose a road journey to reach the rally venue. Despite the downpour, Modi insisted on meeting the waiting crowd, emphasizing his desire for direct interaction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Aizawl, Mizoram, connecting the state to the rest of India. He also flagged off the inaugural Rajdhani Express to Delhi and other trains to Guwahati and Kolkata.

Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Manipur visit, which occurred two years after the ethnic violence. Kharge called the visit a «farce» and a «cowardly escape,» while Gandhi stated Modi should have visited "long back.

A heated exchange erupted between Rahul Gandhi and BJP minister Dinesh Pratap Singh during a Raebareli meeting. Gandhi, chairing the DISHA meet, instructed Singh to seek permission before speaking. Singh later criticized Gandhi, alleging he acted like an «owner» rather than a chair. Singh, a former Congress leader, also protested Gandhi's remarks against PM Modi's mother, demanding an apology.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized real-time information sharing for maritime security as India's interests expand. INS Aravali, commissioned in Gurugram, will bolster maritime domain awareness and command & control. It will support information centers like IMAC and IFC-IOR, enhancing collaboration and India's role as a security partner in the Indian Ocean Region.

The Indian Air Force proposes acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets in collaboration with Dassault Aviation and Indian firms, a deal worth over Rs 2 lakh crore. Following Rafale's success in Operation Sindoor, these jets will enhance India's air power with advanced features and indigenous content.

A BJP worker in Delhi has filed a police complaint against the Congress party over an AI-generated video featuring PM Modi's late mother, alleging defamation and violation of law. The video, circulated by the Bihar Congress unit, depicts the PM's mother criticizing his politics.

Mann reiterated that Punjab will provide the highest compensation in the country to affected families. «This is not just an announcement. Unlike earlier times when farmers were given meagre cheques of Rs. 26, this time, strict instructions have been issued to DCs to ensure fair and transparent assessment. I belong to a farmer's family, my own fields have been submerged in the past, I know the pain,» he said.

Sushila Karki became the Prime Minister of Nepal. This followed protests against the previous government. Karki is an alumna of Banaras Hindu University. She was selected after consultations with key figures. The protests were sparked by a social media ban. They grew into a rejection of corruption. Karki previously served as Nepal's first female chief justice.

Unidentified individuals fired shots outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's Bareilly home, prompting a police investigation. The incident, near Chaupala Chauraha, is allegedly connected to comments about Premanand. Jagdish Patani, the actress's father, has filed a complaint, and the Dhelana brothers have claimed responsibility, leading the SSP to form special teams to investigate.

A global gathering of audit chiefs in Hyderabad, including China, concluded with a focus on cybersecurity and IoT-based remote audits. India launched an AI/ML certification program for international auditors and showcased its PM GatiShakti initiative, demonstrating AI, GIS, and big data's impact on infrastructure. The Intosai meeting adopted a work plan for 2026-28, emphasizing research and capacity building.

Anil Vij, a BJP MLA, has stirred controversy. He claims a parallel BJP operates in Ambala Cantonment. Vij suggests this faction has high-level support. He previously criticized Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and state party chief Mohan Lal Badoli. Vij alleged collusion against him during the last election. The party issued Vij a show-cause notice for his remarks.

A SpiceJet aircraft, en route to Mumbai from Kandla, experienced a tyre detachment during take-off. The incident prompted the pilots to declare a full emergency upon approach to Mumbai. Despite the loss of the tyre, the aircraft successfully landed, and all passengers disembarked without incident, as confirmed by a SpiceJet spokesperson.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Election Commission and the government of enabling «vote theft,» warning of potential Nepal-like street protests in India if such practices continue unchecked. Speaking in Lucknow, Yadav cited past Uttar Pradesh polls, alleging caste-based appointments of officials and instances of election manipulation in Rampur, Mirapur, and Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13 to meet displaced families and initiate relief projects. In a separate incident, Andhra pilgrims were attacked and looted in Nepal, later rescued and flown to Delhi. India's Defence Secretary highlighted military preparedness gaps after Operation Sindoor.