September 1, 2026: Several significant developments emerged across India, ranging from international concerns and state-level water disputes to elections, scientific research and administrative decisions.
Four organisations in Kolkata have urged the government to take steps to stop alleged atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh and ensure justice for several individuals, including Shahriar Kabir, Professor Dr Abul Barkat, advocate Rana Dasgupta and Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.
Meanwhile, the Puducherry Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the Centre should not permit construction of the project, citing concerns related to its potential impact on Tamil Nadu.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted the potential of Green Forge for agricultural research. The initiative focuses on developing eco-friendly solutions capable of recreating precisely controlled environmental conditions, including light and humidity, for scientific and agricultural applications.
In Tripura, the State Election Commission announced the schedule for elections to the Village Committees of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The formal election process will proceed according to the schedule announced by State Election Commissioner Pradip Chakraborty.
The Union Government has also decided to defer Census operations in Manipur following a high-level review of the state's situation chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The development comes amid continuing administrative and legal considerations concerning the Census exercise.
In Jaipur, the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2026 was disrupted at two TCS-operated iON Digital Zone centres in Sitapura due to power supply issues. AIIMS conducted the examination nationwide, while the disruption affected candidates at the two Jaipur centres.
Disclaimer: This news roundup is based on the information provided in the source material. Developments may be updated as authorities, organisations and government agencies release further details.
