Latest news in India? September 27th, 2026

Key developments and headlines across India for September 27, 2026:

• Public Sector Banks Operating on Sunday: In an unusual move, the Reserve Bank of India and the Union Finance Ministry directed all public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks to remain fully operational on Sunday, September 27. The decision was made to mitigate widespread public disruption ahead of a planned three-day nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30.

  Indiatimes

• PM Modi Addresses ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday, highlighting Gujarat’s Modhera Sun Temple and its transition into India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village, while also emphasizing ongoing sustainability and clean energy initiatives.

  Babushahi.com

• Defence Readiness Remarks: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s defense preparedness, remarking that “if you want peace, prepare for war,” underscoring self-reliance and strategic deterrence across the nation’s borders.

  Babushahi.com

• Political Focus on Election Commission: Political tensions remain elevated following demonstrations across New Delhi and state capitals by opposition groups demanding greater transparency and accountability regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

  The Indian Express

• Naga Peace Talks Update: The Central Government agreed to incorporate a Union minister or group of ministers into the Naga peace negotiations, addressing a long-standing demand by stakeholders to accelerate long-delayed framework agreements.