Daily Bulletin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on September 27, 2026, underscored India's "zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism," citing the 2016 surgical strikes, 2019 Balakot airstrike, and Operation Sindoor in 2025 as "bold examples." He also announced the nearing completion of the first phase of Census 2027 across all States and Union Territories, with data from over 32 crore families recorded, urging public participation. Furthermore, the Prime Minister called for increased public involvement in cleanliness drives ahead of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, highlighted the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan involving millions of young people, and showcased the success of the One District, One Product initiative in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, which has fostered opportunities for amla growers and entrepreneurs.

The Economic Offences Wing of the J&K Crime Branch arrested Soom Nath Koul on September 27, 2026, for allegedly duping several individuals of crores of rupees by impersonating owners of migrant properties in the Valley. Police have registered five cases of cheating, forgery, and land fraud against the accused, involving alleged fake powers of attorney and sale agreements, with further investigation underway.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma became embroiled in controversy on September 27, 2026, after a video purportedly showing him slapping a youth, Saheb Singh, during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar went viral. Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, condemned the alleged act, with Kejriwal demanding Verma's arrest. While the alleged victim claimed an FIR was registered, AAP leaders stated only a complaint had been submitted. Minister Verma, however, released a video statement alleging the youth abused his family and that AAP MLA Jarnail Singh had sought a commission for road work, stating an FIR is being registered against the MLA, with the Delhi BJP expressing regret but alleging provocation.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on September 27, 2026, demanded the release of the judicial inquiry report into the deaths of four people during the 2025 Ladakh violence, a year after the incident. He also sought higher compensation for victims, accountability for the use of state powers, particularly regarding the September 24 police firing, and a review of criminal cases arising from the violence.

The Delhi High Court on September 27, 2026, ruled that a marriage claimed to be valid under Muslim personal law does not provide immunity from criminal law for having physical relations with a minor wife. This judgment clarifies the legal position regarding the protection of minors under criminal statutes, irrespective of personal law claims.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will now have CISF personnel guarding its confidential areas at its new office to strengthen security, following the controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak. This measure, confirmed by officials on September 27, 2026, aims to prevent future security breaches and restore public trust in the examination process.

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi for the fourth time, with the final publication date now set for December 4, 2026. This adjustment, following requests from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer and political parties, extends the deadline for filing claims and objections to October 30, 2026, and for their disposal to November 30, 2026.

The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on September 27, 2026, seized Rs 14.10 lakh in unaccounted cash and USD 788 during a day-long raid at the Kochi residences and office of State GST Joint Commissioner Prajani Rajan. This action stems from a preliminary inquiry alleging that Rajan accumulated disproportionate assets worth approximately Rs 2.89 crore between 2014 and 2024, with seized items to be presented before the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court.