26th September: Wangchuk Arrested in Ladakh Unrest; Modi Rolls Out ₹75 Billion Bihar Women’s Scheme; Karnataka HC Allows Caste Survey

On News At 7 this September 26, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act after violent Ladakh protests demanding statehood left at least four dead and 70 injured; authorities imposed curfew and revoked his NGO’s licence, though Wangchuk denied incitement. In Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new employment scheme, transferring ₹75 billion to seven million women ahead of elections to promote small ventures. Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court allowed the state’s caste survey to proceed, stressing voluntary participation and strict data confidentiality. Produced By Taniya Dutta Sound Mix By Aman Pal