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In the Hassan district of Karnataka, a joyful Ganesh idol immersion procession turned into a heartbreaking tragedy late on Friday, 12th September. A truck lost control and crashed into the gathering, leaving behind scenes of horror and panic. At least nine people lost their lives, while 22 others were injured in the dreadful accident, officials confirmed.

The Ministry of Defence has now received and begun discussions on a key proposal from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets that would be ‘Made in India’. These jets are to be built by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation with significant participation from Indian aerospace companies.

In her editorial “The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar” (The Hindu, September 8, 2025), Sonia Gandhi declares the Great Nicobar Project to be a “totally misplaced ₹72,000 crore expenditure” that poses an “existential danger” to the island’s indigenous communities and “threatens one of the world’s most unique flora and fauna ecosystems.” She accuses the Modi government of “trampling on tribal rights” and making “a mockery of all legal and deliberative processes.”

On 12th September, the Supreme Court asked why the ban on firecrackers is applied only in the Delhi-NCR region and not across the whole of India. The question was raised by a bench consisting of Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran while hearing a petition filed by firecracker traders. These traders are challenging the year-round prohibition on manufacturing, selling, and using firecrackers in Delhi NCR.

On the evening of Friday, 12th September, a serious incident shook Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Reports revealed that a controversial social media post, containing remarks about Prophet Mohammad and the Quran, triggered anger among a section of the Muslim community. The reaction was immediate and explosive. Hundreds gathered outside the local police station, chanting slogans such as “Hand over the accused” and “Allahu Akbar.”

On Friday, US President Donald Trump once again showcased his signature mix of boldness and bluster. He defended his dramatic decision to slap huge tariffs on India because of its continued oil imports from Russia, calling it a move of “historic significance.” But instead of looking like a strategist, he ended up sounding more like a salesman bragging about his own “big deal” while openly admitting it had strained ties between Washington and New Delhi.

The Congress government in Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sanctioned an enormous grant of ₹398 crore for the development of Muslim colonies within the state. The decision was finalized during a cabinet meeting chaired by Siddaramaiah at Vidhan Soudha, where ministers collectively approved the allocation.

As the Bihar assembly elections draw near, politics is growing sharp and personal. The Congress Party has turned to direct attacks. After PM Modi and his late mother were abused during Congress-RJD’s ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ last month, now the Bihar Congress has posted an AI video online that involves PM Modi and his mother, Heeraben.

Nepal was thrown into turmoil on Thursday, 11th September 2025, as the country came under strict curfew and heavy restrictions following days of violent protests. What began as frustration among the youth quickly escalated into a national crisis, shaking the very foundation of the government.