Latest news in India? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
Major headlines across India for September 6, 2026:
- Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: At least 9 to 12 people have died and several remain hospitalized after consuming suspected spurious liquor across villages in the Sagar district. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered a high-level inquiry and promised strict action against those responsible. The Indian Express+ 1
- Jharkhand Minister Passes Away: Jharkhand Higher Education and Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu died of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 54. The state government declared a two-day official mourning period. NDTV
- Floods in Bihar: Rising water levels along the Ganga and a breach in the Gandak embankment have displaced communities and affected approximately 1.9 million people across multiple districts, putting downstream Patna on high alert. The Indian Express
- Political Developments: In an organizational reshuffle ahead of upcoming state elections, the Congress party replaced Bhupesh Baghel with Sachin Pilot as the general secretary in-charge of Punjab. Hindustan Times
- ISRO Workforce Concerns: Thousands of ISRO employees and scientists formally wrote to the agency’s leadership seeking clarity regarding the future of the organization and workforce roles following comments on shifting launch-vehicle manufacturing to private industry. The Indian Express
- Health & Safety Alerts: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) cracked down on a counterfeit anti-rabies vaccine racket, tracing substandard batches to an unlicensed operation in North Delhi where arrests were made. Hindustan Times
- Judiciary: The central government cleared appointments for eight new Chief Justices across various High Courts, including the Calcutta and Bombay High Courts. NDTV
- Dahi Handi Celebrations: Following festival celebrations in Maharashtra, authorities reported hundreds of “Govindas” injured and two fatalities from falls during human pyramid formations across Mumbai. The Indian Express