India News Digest – September 25, 2026
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India competes on Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026 with athletes targeting medals across athletics, boxing, and shooting, while domestic political tensions escalate over election commission leadership and governance issues.
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Asian Games 2026 Day 6: India medals in focus
India competes across multiple sports on September 25, with athletes including Gulveer Singh running for medals and kabaddi teams eyeing finals. Live tracking shows India's medal tally across athletics, boxing, and shooting events.
Mixed 4x400m relay silver, Seema Kumari bronze
India's mixed 4x400m relay team secured silver at the Asian Games, while Seema Kumari won bronze in the 10,000m event, adding to India's medal haul.
Chess Olympiad Round 8: Gukesh draws, Savitha Shri saves
Grandmaster Gukesh drew his match in Round 8 of the Chess Olympiad, while Savitha Shri saved the women's team day with a critical result.
Election commission turmoil deepens
A protest movement demands the poll panel chief resign within 48 hours, citing concerns over electoral management. The controversy has drawn calls for impeachment from opposition parties.
Amazon invests $3 billion in India fast-delivery
Amazon is betting $3 billion on India's fast-delivery sector, signaling major expansion in the country's e-commerce logistics market.
Election Commissioners object 14 times in 10 months
Two Election Commissioners have formally objected on record to poll panel decisions 14 times over the past 10 months, highlighting internal governance disputes.
Bus fire near Delhi kills 9
A bus caught fire near Delhi, resulting in nine fatalities in the incident.
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Akasa Air orders 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
India's Akasa Air is in talks with Boeing to order 200 737 MAX aircraft, marking a major expansion of the airline's fleet capacity.
PM Modi directs ministers on communication
Prime Minister Modi instructed ministers to obtain detailed information and communicate the government's position effectively on key issues.
Five greenfield cities planned near Delhi
Haryana's Panchgram Project plans to develop five greenfield cities modeled after Singapore near Delhi, representing a major urban development initiative.
India-Mongolia joint military exercise begins
The 18th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant, commenced in Pithoragarh, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
Tata Sons cites ex-Chief Justice opinion in reappointment row
In the N Chandrasekaran reappointment controversy, Tata Sons referenced an opinion from a former Chief Justice to support its position.
India-New Zealand FTA effective October 20
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, opening new trade opportunities between the two nations.
US-India satellite captures volcanic eruption
A joint US-India satellite captured a time-lapse video of a volcanic eruption, demonstrating collaborative space technology capabilities.
India challenges Indus Waters Treaty court
India reiterated that the constitution of a so-called Court of Arbitration contravenes provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, raising international water-sharing concerns.
Rahul Gandhi calls for resignation over 'deshdrohi' remarks
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a resignation, labeling actions as 'deshdrohi' (anti-national), prompting a sharp BJP response.
Photo morphing case filed during CJP protests
A woman alleged her photo was morphed during Chief Justice protests, leading to a case being filed regarding the misuse of her image.
Goa electoral roll discrepancy under review
Goa's Electoral Officer acknowledged that 97 electors were not included in voter rolls, with the officer noting many had been added subsequently.