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Today in India: 24 September 2026
BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's EC press conference, nine die in Noida bus fire, SC issues POCSO misuse guidelines.
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BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's EC press conference
The BJP on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after his press conference questioning the Election Commission's special intensive revision process. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said Gandhi has 'zero political understanding' and alleged he relies on allies to win his own seats. Trivedi cited Congress's long electoral drought in states like West Bengal since 1977 and Bihar since 1990.
4 sources, 1 pro-government, 3 neutral
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Only 10% of UPI value may face consumer charges
NPCI managing director and CEO Dilip Asbe has said that only about 10% of the total value of UPI transactions carries the risk of charges being passed on to consumers under the reintroduced merchant discount rate. He stated that large corporations with annual turnover above Rs 1,000 crore will absorb most of the MDR costs. Asbe was speaking at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave on Thursday.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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SC lays down safeguards against POCSO misuse in custody fights
The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to prevent the misuse of the POCSO Act in matrimonial disputes. A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Vishwanathan directed that there shall be no immediate arrest of a parent or family member if a matrimonial dispute exists between the child's parents. A psychological or psychiatric evaluation of the child by experts is mandatory before arrest.
3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
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Noida bus fire kills 9, driver refused to stop despite warnings
Nine passengers died when a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late Wednesday. The bus was travelling from Delhi's Kashmiri Gate to Mahoba with about 30-35 passengers. The driver and conductor have been arrested. The FIR alleges that passengers repeatedly warned the driver about a burning smell, and he told them such smells were common and continued smoking.
3 sources, 3 neutral
More from today
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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after cancer battle
Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan, known for comic roles in films such as 'Welcome' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', died on Thursday evening at Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital. He was 56. His business partner Shivam confirmed that Khan had lung cancer which relapsed eight days ago. Khan acted in movies including 'Aashiqui', 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', 'Stree' and 'Gadar 2'.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Nani's The Paradise earns Rs 12.8 crore from India premieres
Nani's action drama The Paradise earned Rs 12.8 crore gross from premiere shows in India on September 23. Telugu cinema.com reports the film is selling 24,000 tickets per hour on BookMyShow, and its North American premiere gross crossed $1.4 million. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film stars Nani and Kayadu Lohar. Reviews on social media have been mostly mixed to negative, yet advance bookings remain strong.
4 sources, 3 neutral, 1 sensationalist
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Jason Sanjay says work will speak for him as Sigma nears release
Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay, says he thinks about how he is perceived all the time but believes his work will speak for itself after the release of his directorial debut Sigma. In an interview with Galatta Plus, he said the legacy of his family will always be there, and the political change has added a new dimension, but he is focused on building his own identity.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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Deepika scores record nine goals as India thrash Thailand 20-1
Deepika Sehrawat scored nine goals from penalty corners as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed Thailand 20-1 in their Pool B match at the 2026 Asian Games in Gifu on Wednesday. The 22-year-old broke her own record of eight goals against Uzbekistan in India's opening match. Navneet Kaur added four goals and Rutuja Pisal scored a hat-trick. India have won all three group matches, scoring 56 goals and conceding only two.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Ram Charan wrist rods removed, eight weeks of physiotherapy ahead
Ram Charan underwent a follow-up procedure at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, where doctors removed the cast and rods placed in his wrist after a surgery last month. Dr. Praveen performed the procedure under the guidance of Dr. Rajasekaran and Dr. Sabhapathi. The actor will now undergo 8 to 10 weeks of intensive physiotherapy. He had sustained the wrist injury while shooting an action sequence for his upcoming film Peddi.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Gurindervir, Animesh enter 100m semis at Asian Games
Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur advanced to the men's 100m semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday. Gurindervir clocked 10.38 seconds to finish second in Heat 4, while Kujur ran 10.36 seconds for third in Heat 1. Both finished inside the top three of their heats to qualify automatically. Thailand's Puripol Boonson posted the fastest time of the heats at 9.95 seconds. The semifinals are scheduled for Friday.
2 sources, 2 neutral
Useful today
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NEET PG 2026 result declared for 2.66 lakh candidates
NBEMS has declared the NEET PG 2026 result for over 2.66 lakh candidates. Results are available at natboard.edu.in. The qualifying cut-off for General and EWS candidates is 262 marks out of 720. Individual scorecards can be downloaded from October 1.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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Centre cuts edible oil import duty ahead of festive season
The government has reduced basic customs duty on crude and refined edible oils, effective from September 24. Crude soybean and palm oil duties were halved to 5%. The move aims to curb rising retail prices ahead of Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000
The provident fund wage ceiling has been raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The maximum monthly contribution could rise from Rs 1,800 to Rs 3,000. Employees may see deductions rise by up to Rs 1,200 a month, increasing retirement savings.
2 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 neutral
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Bank of Baroda extends registration for 1100 posts to Oct 1
Bank of Baroda has extended the last date to apply for 1100 Wealth Executive and Credit Analyst posts to October 1, 2026. Candidates can apply at bankofbaroda.bank.in. The application fee is Rs 850 for general, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs 175 for SC, ST, PWBD, ESM and women candidates.
2 sources, 2 neutral
The closing thought
The day brought a mix of political sparring and human tragedy, with the bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway raising urgent questions about passenger safety. The Supreme Court's guidelines on POCSO misuse offer a measured response to a recurring problem in custody battles. On the economic front, the reduction in edible oil duties and the UPI MDR clarification signal attempts to manage costs ahead of the festive season. The women's hockey team's record run at the Asian Games remains a bright spot. Watch for the 100m semifinals on Friday.
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