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Today in India: 20 September 2026
More than 50 people have died from silicosis in Rajasthan's Syalodra village due to mining dust, and a Supreme Court panel skipped visiting the area. The CJI called the Supreme Court a 'banyan tree' of environmental justice, and over 33 lakh Delhi voters have been issued SIR notices.
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Aravalli mining dust kills 50 in Rajasthan village
More than 50 people have died from silicosis in Rajasthan's Syalodra village, part of the Aravalli range, where decades of mining have filled the air with silica dust. Manjeet, a 32-year-old stone crusher worker, died from the incurable lung disease after three years of treatment. His widow Manisha said the administration never came to help, and a Supreme Court-appointed panel reviewing the Aravalli boundaries did not visit Syalodra or other mining-affected areas during its field visits that ended on August 11.
4 sources, 1 government-critical, 3 neutral
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CJI calls Supreme Court 'banyan tree' of environmental justice
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday described the Supreme Court as the 'banyan tree' of environmental justice, saying courts must harmonise conservation with development and assess cumulative harm in climate disputes. Speaking at a National Green Tribunal conference in New Delhi, the CJI said environmental challenges transcend geographical boundaries and require coordinated global deliberation. The CJI cautioned against copy-paste decisions and noted the right to a healthy environment is part of the right to life under Article 21.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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IIT-Bombay suicide: FIR against professor, crime branch probe ordered
The parents of a second-year BTech student at IIT-Bombay who died by suicide on September 18 have alleged caste-based harassment by professor Suryanarayan Dulla. Powai Police registered an FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita section 108 (abetment of suicide), naming Dulla, IIT-B director Shireesh Kedare, and other officials. After a seven-hour standoff at Rajawadi Hospital, police agreed to transfer the probe to the Mumbai Crime Branch and form a committee under the Joint Commissioner of Police.
3 sources, 1 government-critical, 2 neutral
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Advani, Sisodia among 33 lakh Delhi voters issued SIR notices
LK Advani, Manish Sisodia, Arvind Kejriwal, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta are among over 33 lakh voters issued notices over 'logical discrepancies' in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The notices, served to 31.63 lakh voters so far, primarily cite names that could not be mapped to the 2002 electoral roll. Gupta's entry was validated after document verification. Voters must submit replies by October 29. Advani's daughter Pratibha and daughter-in-law Geetika also received notices.
5 sources, 1 government-critical, 4 neutral
More from today
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Singhvi joins Tata Trusts as Tata Sons feud heads to court
Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi has been appointed to represent Tata Trusts in the escalating dispute with Tata Sons. Singhvi said on Sunday he was entering the fray with 'sadness and regret' that the issues could not be solved amicably. The dispute involves differences over key decisions at Tata Sons, including a further five-year term for chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran and a public listing of the company. Tata Trusts, which collectively control about 66 per cent of Tata Sons, have opposed the listing.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Nithari case's Surendra Koli cremated, family alleges murder
Surendra Koli, the main accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings who was acquitted in all 13 cases last year, was cremated in Haridwar on Saturday after being found hanging in a tea stall. Police are awaiting the post-mortem report and have begun investigating his activities since his release, including that he had been living under the false identity of Sadaram and working odd jobs. Luksar Jail Superintendent Brajesh Singh said Koli showed no signs of distress during his 14-month stay before release on November 11.
2 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 neutral
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Owaisi opens door to pre-poll alliance for 2027 UP elections
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said no single party can stop the BJP alone in Uttar Pradesh and invited like-minded parties for talks ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. He made the remarks while resuming the party's campaign in Kanpur on Sunday, with further public meetings scheduled in Shravasti on 27 September and Azamgarh on 11 October. Owaisi cautioned that the upcoming contest will be 'a completely different election' from previous ones. He criticised both the BJP and the previous Samajwadi Party government, alleging unfulfilled promises.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Chiranjeevi reveals his Kaaka character name as Kadiri Kalidas
Megastar Chiranjeevi has revealed that his character in the upcoming film Kaaka is named Kadiri Kalidas. The actor made the announcement at a recent event, sparking curiosity among fans. The film, directed by Bobby Kolli, is an action entertainer with emotional and family drama elements. Kaaka is produced by KVN Productions and features Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj in key roles. S Thaman is composing the music. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on January 13, 2027, during the Sankranthi season.
4 sources, 2 neutral, 2 sensationalist
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Nani's The Paradise to release on September 24, 2026
Nani's upcoming film The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is set for a theatrical release on September 24, 2026. The film is set in a fictional region in 1984-85 and revolves around a tribe called Savaareelu who have no identity and fight for their existence. Nani described the mother-son emotion as the heart of the film, beginning and ending with it. Nani said his character Jadal required extensive makeup, taking 1 hour 40 minutes to apply, and he performed all his stunts without a body double.
5 sources, 5 neutral
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Elavenil Valarivan wins two silvers on Asian Games opening day
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the women's 10m air rifle individual event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, finishing with 252.4 points, 0.6 behind Japan's Hinata Taichi who set an Asian Games record of 253.0. South Korea's Ban Hyo-jin took bronze with 230.4. Earlier, Elavenil, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod won silver in the team event with 1898.0 points, behind China's world record score of 1904.2. Japan finished third with 1897.1.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Useful today
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Delhi SIR notices sent to 33 lakh voters including Jaishankar, Advani, Kejriwal
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer has clarified that receiving a notice during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls does not automatically mean deletion from the voter list. This follows reports that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, former deputy prime minister L K Advani, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, CBI Director Praveen Sood and former Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi are among 33.13 lakh electors flagged for discrepancies. Voters must submit replies by October 29.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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Finance Ministry to meet bank chiefs ahead of 3-day strike
The Finance Ministry has called a meeting of chief executives of public sector banks and regional rural banks on Monday to discuss contingency measures ahead of a three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions from September 28 to 30. The Department of Financial Services Secretary will chair the meeting, which aims to ensure continuity of essential banking services during the strike.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Centre doubles sugar stock limit as retail prices drop 10%
The central government has doubled the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers from 15 to 30 days, citing a nearly 10% decline in retail prices ahead of the festive season. Retail sugar prices have fallen from around Rs 65 per kg to Rs 58.5 per kg over the past three weeks, while ex-mill prices have dropped by nearly 25%. The food department has urged wholesalers and retailers to pass on the price reduction to consumers.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Tier-2 and 3 cities see 95% jump in IT jobs, report says
Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India recorded a 95% increase in active IT job openings over the last year, with over 41,000 positions set to open in September, according to talent solutions firm Xpheno. Total active IT jobs exceed 1,17,000 this month, a 15% rise from September 2023. However, full-time jobs grew only 10%, while internships and part-time roles surged 90%.
2 sources, 2 neutral
The closing thought
The Aravalli tragedy shows the human cost of unchecked mining, while the CJI's 'banyan tree' metaphor places courts at the centre of environmental justice. Over 33 lakh Delhi voters face scrutiny, and the Tata feud moves to legal ground. The Asian Games brought two silvers for India. Watch how the IIT-Bombay probe unfolds and whether the bank strike disrupts services. Concrete numbers and specific actions will tell the real story, not grand narratives.
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