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Today in India: 22 September 2026
The Supreme Court calls cancer drug overpricing 'broad daylight dacoity' as Kalki 2898 AD wins two National Film Awards. Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline to end drug trade, and Bombay HC moves to ban street firecrackers.
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Kalki 2898 AD wins two National Film Awards
Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Production Design at the 72nd National Film Awards. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to producer Aswini Dutt, director Nag Ashwin and Swapna Dutt. The film, produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone. Telugu cinema won nine awards this year.
5 sources, 5 neutral
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SC calls cancer drug overpricing 'broad daylight dacoity'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday described the markup on essential cancer medicines as 'broad daylight dacoity' after learning a drug with a price to retailer of Rs 2,700 had an MRP of Rs 27,000. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta questioned why drug price regulators had remained silent. The court was hearing petitions seeking tighter price controls under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Adani Group firms pay Rs 1.5 crore to settle Sebi cases
Five Adani Group companies paid a combined Rs 1.5 crore to settle regulatory proceedings with Sebi over alleged disclosure lapses and audit compliance issues. The settlement covers Adani Enterprises Ltd, Adani Total Gas Ltd, AWL Agri Business Ltd, Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. The proceedings followed Sebi's review after the Hindenburg report raised allegations about related-party transactions. Adani Enterprises paid Rs 76.05 lakh.
3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
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Tejashwi Yadav demands CM Samrat Choudhary's resignation over Jamui incident
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday demanded Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's resignation over the alleged harassment of two minor students in Jamui. A viral video showed a boy and a girl being harassed by a group on a roadside. Yadav said the incident showed women are not safe in Bihar and accused the government of allowing 'gundaraaj'. He referred to an earlier statement by Choudhary on resigning if anyone was harmed in Munger.
5 sources, 4 neutral, 1 sensationalist
More from today
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National Film Awards presented in Gujarat for first time
The 72nd National Film Awards were held at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the honours. This was the first time the awards were presented outside New Delhi. Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress for 'Article 370', which also won Best Feature Film.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Amit Shah sets Dec 31, 2029 deadline to end drug trade
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday set December 31, 2029 as the deadline to dismantle the drug trade in India. Speaking at the National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads, Shah urged a shift from seizure-driven enforcement to dismantling trafficking networks. The MHA said the 'Vision Document 2026-2029' provides a roadmap with over 100 targets. Shah called for targeting cartels at entry points, production sites and distribution chains.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Centre weighs allowing airport operators to own airlines
The central government is examining whether airport operators such as Adani Airport Holdings should be allowed to own airlines, civil aviation minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday. Naidu said the government is weighing pros and cons and no decision has been taken. The issue came up after Adani Airport wrote to the Airports Authority of India in June seeking relaxation of norms. Naidu said there is no general law preventing cross-holding.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Mammootty wins fourth National Award for Best Actor for Bramayugam
Mammootty received his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Malayalam horror film 'Bramayugam' at the 72nd National Film Awards. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award. He shared the honour with Kartik Aaryan for 'Chandu Champion'. The win ties Mammootty with Amitabh Bachchan for the most Best Actor wins, both with four each. Mammootty called the recognition an inspiration for performers.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Bombay HC to ban firecrackers on streets, moots security deposit for mandals
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said it will pass a detailed order banning firecrackers on public roads across Maharashtra and requiring Ganesh mandals to furnish a security deposit to enforce noise limits during religious processions. A division bench initiated suo motu proceedings after flagging noise and air pollution from high-decibel amplifiers and firecrackers during Ganeshotsav. The court directed police to measure noise levels on-site and confiscate violating equipment.
3 sources, 1 government-critical, 2 neutral
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Karnataka CM weighs closing KPSC amid recruitment scam
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the government is exploring the legal feasibility of shutting down the Karnataka Public Service Commission following allegations of recruitment irregularities, including a job-for-money scam involving 400 veterinary officer posts. Shivakumar admitted closing a constitutional body would not be easy but said he was consulting experts. He called those involved 'crooks' and 'thieves' and said officials had betrayed trust.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Useful today
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Drug regulator warns against overuse of painkillers and antibiotics
CDSCO has issued an advisory cautioning against indiscriminate use of painkillers (NSAIDs) and antibiotics, citing risk of renal complications. Use only when clinically indicated, at appropriate dose and duration, and under medical supervision. Do not self-medicate or share leftover medicines.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Cyclone warning: Deep depression to hit Odisha-Andhra coast tonight
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September 23. IMD warns of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh. Wind speeds during landfall are forecast at 55-65 kmph.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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SC orders Karnataka not to use Premium FAR to regularise illegal constructions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Karnataka government not to use the Premium Floor Area Ratio scheme to regularise illegal constructions. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notice on a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court's June judgment. The court expressed skepticism about the state's plans.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Bank unions call three-day strike from September 28
Bank unions under UFBU have called a three-day nationwide strike from 28 to 30 September, demanding a five-day working week and pension reforms. Public banks could face a five-day closure affecting branch services. PNB has advised customers to complete branch work before 25 September. Digital channels are expected to work.
3 sources, 3 neutral
The closing thought
The Supreme Court's blunt language on drug pricing and the Bombay High Court's preemptive move on firecrackers show a judiciary willing to intervene directly on public health and environment. Amit Shah's decade-end deadline for ending the drug trade sets an ambitious enforcement target, but success will depend on dismantling networks, not just seizures. Watch for the government's final decision on airport-airline cross-ownership, which could reshape the aviation sector.
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