1. Rahul Gandhi attacks EC over freeze on TMC name, symbol
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the Election Commission’s interim order barring rival TMC factions from using the party name and ‘Flowers and Grass’ symbol in West Bengal bypolls. He alleged the move aided forces seeking to split parties, while the EC said it was ensuring a level playing field.
2. DUSU Election 2026: Polling begins amid tight security across Delhi University
Polling for the 2026-27 Delhi University Students’ Union elections began on Friday amid heightened security across campuses. Delhi Police deployed more than 2,000 personnel, while North Campus was divided into five zones and 23 sectors. Over 1.51 lakh students are eligible to vote, with counting scheduled for September 19.
3. Mayawati backs UP smart schools plan, calls for basic facilities first
BSP chief Mayawati on Friday welcomed the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet’s decision, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to develop 14,429 primary schools as “smart schools”. She urged the government to first ensure basic facilities such as chairs and toilets before introducing smart education and technology.
4. TMC factions asked to submit three options each amid symbol dispute
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya said both factions of the Trinamool Congress have been asked to submit three options each for the party name and a free election symbol by September 18, amid an ongoing dispute over the TMC’s identity.
5. Punjab Police ASI shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar
Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men at Amritsar’s Bhagtawala Grain Market early Friday, officials said. The incident occurred around 3 am while Singh was on duty. He was rushed to a private hospital but was declared dead.
6. K N Rajanna says he will stay with Congress, may contest Lok Sabha polls
Congress leader K N Rajanna said he would not leave the party and could contest the Lok Sabha elections if delimitation takes place. His remarks come amid speculation over his political future and possible changes in parliamentary constituencies following the delimitation exercise.
7. Vice President Radhakrishnan visits Fadnavis’ Varsha residence for Ganpati Darshan
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai on Friday for Ganpati Darshan. Radhakrishnan offered prayers and participated in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations during his visit.
8. Abhishek Banerjee takes swipe at BJP after Arup Chakraborty case dismissal
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee reacted to the dismissal of a case involving Arup Chakraborty, taking a swipe at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Banerjee referred to a “washing machine” and “crushing machine” while commenting on the development.
9. Surinder Koli, acquitted in Nithari killings case, found dead in Haridwar
Surinder Koli, who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2025 in the 2006 Nithari killings case, was found dead at a rented tea stall in Haridwar on Friday. Police said he was found hanging, with no suicide note recovered from the spot. An investigation is underway.
10. 17-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped, killed in Delhi; 4 held
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and stabbed to death in Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar, with police apprehending four people, including three juveniles. Her decomposed body was recovered from an open field days after the incident. Police said CCTV footage helped trace the suspected tempo linked to the crime.
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