Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?  Al JazeeraRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 20, 2026  Institute for the Study of WarUkrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections  The HinduMoscow oil refinery output halted after Sunday drone attack, sources say  ReutersRussia votes in wartime election as drones strike Moscow  ThePrint  Read More

Police Officer Who Arrests Without Furnishing Written Grounds Must Face Departmental Enquiry : Supreme…  livelaw.inCause in writing must before arrest; immediate release, action on police for violation: SC  Telegraph IndiaSupreme Court judgment directs immediate release if arrested person is not provided with grounds of arrest, access to lawyer  The HinduGrounds in writing a must during arrests even in UAPA: Supreme Court  The Times of IndiaNot informing grounds of arrest to accused violation of fundamental right: SC  ThePrint  Read More

With no opposition, Putin’s United Russia party wins record 355 seats in elections  FirstpostRussia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russian State Duma elections held on 18-20 September 2026 and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory  consilium.europa.euPutin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election  Al JazeeraPro-Putin party gets record 355 parliamentary seats, anti-war party a tiny regional foothold  ReutersVladimir Putin’s United Russia Party retains majority in Parliament  News On AIR  Read More

Pro-Putin party gets record 355 parliamentary seats, anti-war party a tiny regional foothold  ReutersRussia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russian State Duma elections held on 18-20 September 2026 and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory  consilium.europa.euPutin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary vote  aljazeera.comRussia’s pro-Putin party set to win election as Ukraine exposes war’s growing reach into Moscow  CNBCRussia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial  BBC  Read More

U.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban  The HinduMajor TV networks stand with CNN, decline to replace its White House pool crew  CNNRead the Lawsuit From CNN, MS NOW and Politico Against the Trump Administration  nytimes.comWhite House Access Is a Privilege — Not a Right  The White House (.gov)Major TV networks halt video coverage of Trump over CNN ban  The Washington Post  Read More

Student suicide: IIT Bombay apologises for earlier statement, suspends deanship of professor  theprint.in’There Was No Casteism’: Close Friend Of IIT Bombay Student Who Died  NDTVFaculty at IITs back professor removed as dean amid row over student’s suicide at IIT-Bombay  The New Indian ExpressIIT Bombay suicide revives institute’s grim toll: 171 unnatural student deaths in 20 years  Telegraph IndiaEvening news wrap: IIT-Bombay faculty protest in support of prof; Iran warns US of new weapons, targets & more  The Times of India  Read More

US Networks Boycott Trump Coverage In Revolt Over White House Ban  NDTVMajor TV networks stand with CNN, decline to replace its White House pool crew  CNNMajor US TV networks blackout Trump coverage, protest White House ban on CNN  The Times of IndiaTrump says he’ll probably lose lawsuit brought by news outlets he banned from White House, blaming judge appointed by ‘TRUMP’ – live  The GuardianTrump claims part of U.S. media ‘threat to our National Security’  The Hindu  Read More

China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party  Al JazeeraChina expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state media  The HinduChina expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption  ReutersEx-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party  The New York TimesThe China Navy Leadership: Corruption & Capabilities Bookshelf  Andrew Erickson  Read More

Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes  ReutersTrump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help  The New York TimesUS Was Ready To Attack Houthis After MBS’ Call For Help. Then Came Trump’s U-Turn  NDTVHouthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute  The GuardianTrump dodged Yemen’s plea for military support against Houthis amid attacks on Saudi Arabia: Report  The Times of India  Read More