India

The West Bengal Assembly Secretariat has issued notices to 10 MLAs aligned with the rebel TMC faction, seeking their responses to a disqualification petition filed by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.

Maharashtra's Maratha reservation issue remains a major political development after activist Manoj Jarange-Patil ended his 20-day hunger strike and gave the state government three months to consider his demands.

The Karnataka government has reiterated its opposition to implementing the Kasturirangan Report in the Western Ghats and plans to seek views from farmers and residents during Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's visit to Shivamogga.

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to review drought, water scarcity and deficient rainfall conditions across Andhra Pradesh with senior party leaders on September 17

The National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Madhya Pradesh to ensure the plantation of 7,000 trees after around 700 trees were felled for the construction of a stadium.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has responded to allegations surrounding the death of Dalit labourer Gulzar Singh, while opposition leaders have called for further investigation and accountability.

Telangana is observing September 17 as Praja Palana Dinotsavam, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy scheduled to unfurl the national flag in Hyderabad and ministers leading programmes at district headquarters.

The Kerala unit of the CPI(M) is undergoing organisational changes, with the party leadership reviewing its state structure and addressing concerns following its recent electoral performance.

A complaint has been filed against former TMC MLAs Nirmal Majhi and Sudipta Roy in connection with allegations involving the Bengal Medical Council and an alleged fake-doctor case. Both former legislators have rejected the allegations.

Chhattisgarh is highlighting a new development and industrialisation push in Bastar, with the state promoting sectors including semiconductors, AI data centres, garments and other emerging industries.

The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Cabinet has approved a proposal to use 1932 as the cut-off year for identifying local inhabitants, with the draft legislation expected to be introduced in the state Assembly.

The Bihar government has approved a ₹3,516 crore development plan for the Vishnupad Temple area in Gaya, with the project aimed at improving infrastructure and developing the pilgrimage destination.