NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||24-09-2026
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||24-09-2026
THURSDAY| VOL—IV/2026/SEPTEMBER
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"श्रद्धावॉंल्लभते ज्ञानं
तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः ।
ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति
॥ ३९ ॥".
Chapter 4, Verse 39,
Bhagavad Gita
Translation
by BLOGGER: A person with faith who is dedicated and controls their senses
attains knowledge and swiftly achieves supreme peace.
INDIA:
(GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).
President inaugurated the ‘Global Spiritual Palace Retreat
Centre’ of Brahma Kumaris in Vadodara, Gujarat yesterday.
The Assam government will make all government offices
paperless from 1 January 2027, under the e-Office system to improve
transparency, efficiency, and digital governance.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY completes eight years with over 60
crore beneficiaries, 48.54 crore Ayushman cards and more than ₹2 lakh crore
spent on healthcare. It may have served 1 Crore people.
Andhra Pradesh Police has launched an AI-based Centralized
Drone Monitoring Portal and SafeStay AP app to improve surveillance, crime prevention,
and public safety.
The Delhi government approved the Driving Upliftment and
Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green e-Auto (DURGA) scheme on 23 September 2026.
The scheme provides 1,300 pink electric autos for women and transgender persons
in Delhi.
Eight MLAs of United Democratic Party (UDP) from Meghalaya
joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at the party headquarters in New Delhi.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has
proposed a single-phase rollout of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling for
packaged foods high in salt, sugar, or fat. In an affidavit filed before the
Supreme Court, the food regulator proposed a red hexagon warning label on the
front of such products, specifying the nutrient exceeding the prescribed limit.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a major reshuffle
of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across all 28 states and eight Union
territories, strategically positioning key leaders like Smriti Irani and Ram
Madhav for crucial roles ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
*Smriti Irani* has been assigned Haryana and Chhattisgarh,
while Ram Madhav will oversee Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand.
BENGAL
FILES:
Mamata Banerjee Demands Arrest of CEC.
ISF Symbol Dispute: The Indian Secular Front (ISF) has moved
the Calcutta High Court. They are seeking an immediate freeze on the
"envelope" election symbol after the Election Commission allotted it
to another party.
Ambani & Adani Projects: High-level industrial
developments are underway, led by Chief Minister Adhikari. The Ambani family
has committed to active investments across four to five major sectors, with a
project initiation team arriving next week. Additionally, a massive 2,000-bed
hospital is being inaugurated today in New Town, with Adani Group Chairman
Gautam Adani in attendance.
Writers’ Building Reopens: In an administrative shift, the
iconic Writers' Building in Kolkata will once again host West Bengal ministers'
offices after a gap of 13 years.
Cough Syrup Crackdown: Chief Minister Adhikari launched a
massive anti-narcotics drive by driving a road roller over nearly 2 lakh
confiscated bottles of banned cough syrup (valued at ₹31 crore) in Dakshin
Dinajpur. He reiterated a strict "zero tolerance" policy for a
drug-free society.
The iconic Howrah Bridge is getting a high-tech facelift.
Kolkata authorities have rolled out an initiative to host interactive
sound-and-light shows across the structure, which will also display
personalized greetings for major cultural events and public celebrations.
Hilsa Export Surge: Defying recent bilateral trade friction,
India has successfully exported over 500 tons of Hilsa fish to Bangladesh over
the last two months, marking a massive reverse flow in regional seafood
trading. ARE WE GETTING PAID? IN KIND, OR CASH??
CM Rebukes Hyperactive Ministers: Chief Minister Adhikari
has issued a stern warning to his cabinet colleagues, telling them to
concentrate on their office tasks at the State Secretariat rather than being
"hyperactive on the streets."
Pre-Durga Puja DA Clearance: The West Bengal government has
issued an official notification promising to clear eight years of outstanding
Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears for state government employees right before the
festive season. WHAT YOU SAY? MAMATA LOYALISTS??
WORLD:
(REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
For the first time in history, the Indian Air Force will be
exercising alongside the American F-35A stealth fighter jet. The
fifth-generation platform is scheduled to join French Rafales, United Arab
Emirates F-16s, and a diverse range of Indian aircraft at Tarang Shakti 2026.
India has emerged as the strongest growth outlook globally
in the latest WEF survey, with 74% of chief economists expecting strong or very
strong growth.
Delhi has categorically rejected the unwarranted and
factually incorrect references to India in the Joint Communiqué of the
so-called Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu and
Kashmir. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs said, the OIC has no
locus standi to pronounce on matters that are strictly internal to India.
India has extended anti-dumping duty on decor papers
imported from China till March next year to protect domestic manufacturers from
cheap inbound shipments.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, UAE Foreign
Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French Foreign Minister
Jean-Noel Barrot participated in the India-UAE-France trilateral on the
sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in
New York. They discussed collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI), space,
health sciences, energy, and culture.
India has sharply criticized Pakistan over its decision to
circulate a letter to the United Nations Security Council concerning a recent
pronouncement linked to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), intensifying an already
heated diplomatic confrontation between the two neighbors.
An agreement between the United States, Denmark and
Greenland has been made for the amendment and enhancement of the 1951 Defense
Agreement on Greenland, which provides for an extensive revision of the
agreement framework concerning US military operations in the Arctic island.
GULF
WAR:
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is “ready for
dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations without accepting the language of force”.
Oman vessel attack — India condemned an attack on commercial
vessel MV Cape Dao off Oman. Of the 20 Indian seafarers aboard, 19 were rescued
and one Indian national died, according to the MEA.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran
would involve hard work over a period, adding that US President Donald Trump
“has a number of options available, including military options”.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says
another round of talks between Iran and US officials took place on Tuesday and
was mediated by Qatar.
A Houthi military official says the group will not hesitate
to attack US interests in the Middle East if Washington enters Yemen’s conflict
in support of Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis say 408 commercial ships have transited the Bab
al-Mandeb strait between September 11 and September 21. The group said that an
average of 40 vessels per day passed through the chokepoint, excluding Saudi
ships, claiming that navigation is proceeding normally and safely.
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday asserted that their
military formations successfully brought down an armed reconnaissance drone
built in China, designated as the 'Wing Loong-II', which allegedly belonged to
Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji says the country is
concerned about the repercussions of the UN Interim
Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) withdrawal from the southern parts.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a
former senior executive of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), in a
money-laundering case arising from an alleged bank loan fraud.
IIT Bombay has established a high-level committee to
investigate the alleged suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode, who was found
dead after being caught using a mobile phone during an exam, amidst serious
allegations of caste discrimination and demands for arrests.
MISHAPS:
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Jodhpur, Rajasthan: A major fire at a handicrafts factory
involving stored inflammable chemicals triggered explosions while firefighters
were tackling the blaze. 14 firefighters were injured; 8 were reported
seriously injured,
WILDS
LIFE:
Elephant Calf Rescued: In a heartwarming viral development
from North Bengal, local forest department officials successfully rescued a
four-day-old elephant calf after it was swept away by strong currents in a
raging river.
WEATHER:
NEPAL: Imminent Heavy Rainfall: Senior meteorologists have
warned that rainfall could exceed 400 millimeters over the coming days. Koshi,
Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces are expected to be hit the
hardest.
Cyclone Arnab update: IMD says a deep depression over the
Bay of Bengal will cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, bringing heavy to
very heavy rain.
Hurricane Polo intensified to a Category 5 hurricane on 22
September 2026 off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center
classified Polo as an extremely dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of
165 mph to 180 mph, or 265 kph to 290 kph. WIDE
RANGE!
GAMES
& SPORTS
India won four medals at the Asian Games 2026 held at
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 23 September. The four medals for India included one
silver medal won by Mirabai Chanu in women’s 49 kg weightlifting category and
three bronze medals in women’s skeet team, men’s soft tennis, and men’s team
badminton.
In addition, medals were also won by India in men’s kabaddi
and continued its success in hockey and wushu. India has thus won a total of 11
medals – two golds, five silvers, and four bronzes.
SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY:
Programmable Heat Materials: Scientists have developed an
incredible new material capable of controlling and "programming"
heat. It can direct thermal radiation, switch modes, and retain its settings
without needing a continuous power source, opening massive possibilities for
smart insulation and energy-efficient computing.
DAS KAPITAL:
RBI amended the classification, valuation, and operations of
investment portfolios for Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Real
Estate Investment Trust (REIT) units for AIFIs.
S&P Global
Ratings has increased its India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6.6% due to
better-than-anticipated economic performance in the June quarter.
DALAL STREET:
Closing Metrics (Previous Session):
BSE Sensex: Closed at 74,828.25, up by 299.17 points
(+0.40%).
NSE Nifty 50: Ended at 23,446.80, surging 117.80 points
(+0.50%).
Broader Markets: Outperformed the main indices, with the
Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.70% and Nifty Small cap jumping 0.90%.
BULLIONS:
24K Gold (99.9% Purity): ₹1,54,209/- per 10 grams (Retail
spot ranges around ₹1,49,990 to ₹1,54,360 across metros like Delhi and
Rajasthan depending on local levies).
999 Silver: ₹2,36,080 per kilogram on the MCX morning
snapshot. (Retail prices with local taxes included hover between ₹2.42 lakh to
₹2.50 lakh per kg).
CURRENCY:
US Dollar (USD to INR): ₹95.82/- (Trading up by roughly
0.08% from its early opening levels).
Euro (EUR to INR): ₹108.94/-
British Pound (GBP to INR): ₹127.35/- (approximate
mid-market rate).
CNY: Current Value in INR₹14.27/-
THE END.
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