10 News Flash Points: World, India and Tamil Nadu — September 26, 2026

Daily Newscap’s verified news briefing for September 26, 2026.

  1. World: Brazil’s President Lula issued an immediate executive order banning online betting, though Congress must approve it within 120 days for it to remain in force. Source: Reuters
  2. World: Hurricane Polo brought strong waves, gusting winds and heavy rain to Mexico’s Colima coast on September 24. Source: Reuters
  3. World: A US appeals court ruled that Ohio and Tennessee may regulate Kalshi’s event contracts under state gambling laws. Source: Reuters
  4. World: Nepal’s government sought grant-based international assistance for recovery following destructive flooding. Source: DD India
  5. India: An NIA court sentenced four PFI members to life imprisonment in a Tamil Nadu murder-conspiracy case. Source: India Today
  6. India: Authorities rejected a circulating social-media claim that the RBI was preparing to introduce plastic currency notes. Source: Business Today (citing PIB Fact Check)
  7. India: India won silver in the mixed 4×400-metre relay at the Asian Games. Source: PIB
  8. India: The Union government marked 12 years of the Make in India programme, highlighting manufacturing and investment initiatives. Source: DPIIT
  9. Tamil Nadu: Schools in the state are scheduled to reopen on October 5 following the quarterly examination holidays. Source: DT Next
  10. Tamil Nadu: An all-women special investigation team was constituted to investigate a reported POCSO case, while the Madras High Court restricted circulation of material that could identify or harm the child involved. Source: The New Indian Express (SIT) · Source: Bar & Bench (court order)

News Flash items are concise summaries. Developing information may be updated as official details become available.

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