Latest news in India? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Here are the key national, regional, and sports headlines from India for September 22, 2026:
National & Regional News
Telangana Hospital Fire Tragedy: A fire broke out late at night in the pediatric ward of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Adilabad, leading to the deaths of infants while 28 other children were rescued by firefighters.
The Indian ExpressWeather Alerts & Heavy Rainfall: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange alerts across multiple districts in Kerala following flash floods, while an intensifying depression over the Bay of Bengal prompted school closures and emergency measures across southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh.
The News InsightSupreme Court Directives: The Supreme Court ordered a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into a 2012 Karnataka murder case, stating the circumstances “shocked the conscience” of the court.
The Indian ExpressWildlife Relocation in Madhya Pradesh: A female cheetah, CCB-2 (relocated from Kuno National Park), was released into the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, making it the fourth cheetah introduced into the reserve.
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Asian Games 2026 Updates
Shooting Success: India secured a team silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event (Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane), with Dhillon and Patil also claiming individual silver and bronze medals.
IndiatimesTable Tennis & Combat Sports: The Indian women’s table tennis team advanced in team play after consecutive wins, while Suchika Tariyal clinched a bronze medal in mixed martial arts following a closely contested semifinal.
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Business & Policy
Digital Payments Policy: Railway authorities confirmed that starting October 15, 2026, UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 for ticket bookings will incur a flat Rs 5 Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) absorbed entirely by merchants, with no additional surcharge passed to passengers.
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