At least 10 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have accused a professor of sexual harassment, prompting an investigation by the university’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The complaints, reportedly submitted about a month ago, allege that the professor invited students to gatherings at his on-campus residence, where he allegedly made inappropriate sexual advances, obscene gestures and remarks. Students have also accused him of making lewd comments during classes. The allegations are currently under investigation, and the claims have not been established as fact. University officials are examining the complaints through the ICC process. (PC: India Today)

Nearly 11 lakh names were deleted from Delhi’s electoral rolls between January 2025 and June 2026, before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began. Some voters said they were unaware that their names had been removed.   The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office said the deletions may have happened during routine voter list revisions or due to errors by Booth Level Officers.   Officials said affected voters can apply again using Form 6. Claims and objections can be submitted until September 30. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on November 4, 2026.  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for Muslims to be barred from garba and dandiya events during Navratri in Maharashtra. The group has asked organisers to check Aadhaar cards and apply tilak to identify Hindu participants.   VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair said Navratri is a religious festival centred on worship of the Goddess. He questioned why people who do not follow idol worship should take part.   The announcement comes a month before Navratri begins on October 11. The VHP said the measures were precautionary and not aimed at targeting any community.  

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on Saturday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The talks come as Washington pushes for a new peace plan.   Russia and Ukraine also agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals for three days. The Kremlin said Russia would not target Kyiv, while President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would stop attacks on Moscow until Monday.   The US envoys are expected to visit Kyiv on Sunday. The renewed peace effort comes as missile and drone attacks continue to cause civilian deaths. (PC: AP)  

Iran has claimed that its Revolutionary Guard fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a Navy destroyer. The IRGC said the warships were targeted for interfering with Iranian ships and supporting a naval blockade.   Iran claimed both vessels were damaged and later left the area. The US military, however, said its ships evaded the attacks and no American personnel were injured.   The clash followed US strikes on Iranian oil tankers. Iran has warned that any further US action against its shipping could lead to stronger attacks on American military vessels.  

Thousands of ISRO employees have written to chairman V Narayanan, seeking clarity on the government’s plans to expand private participation in India’s space sector. Nine employee associations raised concerns about the possible transfer of launch vehicle and satellite production to private companies and PSUs.   The employees fear that reduced in-house work could affect jobs, promotions and future recruitment. They said ISRO’s role in designing, testing and launching major rockets must remain protected.   The associations said they support private participation but want a clear government policy. They have asked whether recent remarks by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka represent official government policy.  

China is moving ahead with its massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo, which becomes the Brahmaputra after entering India. The decision comes despite renewed concerns following recent floods and geological warnings in the Himalayan region. The project, launched in 2025, involves five power stations and an estimated investment of about 1.2 trillion yuan. Its planned capacity could reach 60 GW, potentially generating around 300 billion kWh annually. India remains concerned about downstream water flows, ecological impacts and limited hydrological data-sharing. China maintains that the project will meet strict safety standards and benefit downstream disaster prevention. (PC: AFP)

Nine people have died in the Bunda area of Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor on Saturday night. The victims, residents of different villages, reportedly fell ill after drinking the suspected poisonous alcohol. As several people’s conditions deteriorated, the local administration was alerted, prompting officials and emergency teams to reach the affected area. Those who became ill were taken for medical treatment, while authorities began gathering details about the incident. The exact cause of the deaths is yet to be officially confirmed. Officials are expected to investigate the liquor’s source and distribution network as the case develops. 

The US military said it struck three Iran-linked oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two American Navy warships in the region. US Central Command said one tanker near Kharg Island and another near Jask were “permanently disabled”, while a third in the Gulf of Oman was destroyed. Iran confirmed the attacks and warned it would expand strikes on US military vessels if American attacks on Iranian ships continued. Centcom said its forces evaded multiple IRGC attacks targeting a US aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer, with no American troops injured. The strikes come amid renewed fighting between Washington and Tehran. 

A Belgian chocolate replica of India Gate, intended as a gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke during its journey to India, the Belgian Embassy said. Prime Minister Bart De Wever had planned to present the elaborate sculpture to Modi during his India visit. Speaking at a joint press conference in New Delhi, De Wever joked that chocolate was “excellent for diplomacy” but not for diplomatic travel. He said a backup replica remained in Belgium and promised to deliver it to Modi safely. India Gate was chosen to reflect the shared history of India and Belgium, including Indian soldiers who fought in Belgium during World War I. (PC: India Today)