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HDFC Bank Group General Counsel Sudhir Kumar Jha has retired effective September 30, 2026, ending a 22-year tenure that helped shape the lender’s legal and compliance architecture. The bank said Jha will no longer be part of senior management, while Jigar Shah is set to take over as General Counsel from October 1, 2026.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.
Prime Minister extends congratulations to Indian table tennis duo Manush Shah and Diya Chitale for winning a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Asian Games. This achievement not only highlights India's competitive presence on the international stage but also invigorates the nation's sporting spirit.
Ernakulam district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in Kerala, with 969 confirmed cases recorded till September 26, even as doctors urge residents to curb person-to-person transmission through strict preventive habits. Health officials say the district's broader fever burden remains significant, with dengue, leptospirosis and other infections also circulating, while experts warn that El Niño could drive another spike in fever cases next April.
AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has called former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's disclosure about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "extremely serious," alleging it exposes partisan conduct at the highest level of India's election machinery. Venugopal demanded Kumar's immediate removal, accusing him of undermining democracy and benefiting from BJP support while in service and after elevation to the top election post.
The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.
Sanjay Shah has filed Appeal No. 7063 of 2026, according to the source material, marking a new legal development with potential implications for India's economy and markets. The filing adds another layer to a case that will be closely watched for its possible impact on regulatory scrutiny, investor sentiment and cross-border financial accountability.
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