September 13, 2026: More than 48 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected by floods in Bihar as relief and rescue operations continue, while Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released the 40th instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana, transferring over ₹1,835 crore to more than 1.25 crore eligible women. The IMD has also issued heavy rainfall alerts for several parts of western and central India.
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- Bihar Floods Affect Over 48 Lakh People Across 15 Districts
More than 48 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected by floods in Bihar. Relief and rescue operations are continuing, with 1,251 community kitchens having served more than 88 lakh people so far. - MP Releases 40th Ladli Behna Instalment of Over ₹1,835 Crore
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released the 40th instalment of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana from Agar Malwa on September 13. More than ₹1,835 crore was directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 1.25 crore eligible women. - IMD Issues Red Alert for Very Heavy Rainfall in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat on September 13. An orange warning has also been issued for Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra and Kutch, Telangana, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh. - Heavy Rainfall Expected in Mumbai, Palghar and Thane
IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, the Ghats of Nashik and Dhule, while a red alert has been issued for Nandurbar. Mumbai has been receiving heavy showers since Saturday. - Amit Shah Says Lab-Grown Diamonds Offer Major Opportunity for India
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah called on the Indian gems and jewellery industry to ensure that the manufacturing chain and wider ecosystem for lab-grown diamonds remain firmly in Indian hands. He was speaking at the 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards in Mumbai. - Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line Completes One Year in Mizoram
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram completed one year on September 13. The railway line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same day in 2025 and, according to the Ministry of Railways, has contributed to development in the hill state. - Over 7,500 Meritorious Class 12 Students to Receive E-Scooters in MP
More than 7,500 meritorious Class 12 students in Madhya Pradesh will receive e-scooters under the Chief Minister’s Scooty Scheme at a state-level programme in Bhopal on September 16. Eligible students from government higher secondary schools must have secured at least 70% marks. - J&K Approves Two Major Parking Projects in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved two major parking infrastructure projects in Jammu to ease traffic congestion and strengthen planned urban infrastructure. The projects include a parking-cum-commercial complex at Parade and a multilevel car parking facility. - Amit Shah Inaugurates Manuscript Exhibition at Asiatic Society in Mumbai
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the specially curated manuscript exhibition “Shri Ganesh Dnyanarati” at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. He highlighted India’s rich knowledge tradition while addressing the gathering. - Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Meets Maharashtra Governor
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai on September 13. Discussions included climate action and environmental protection, with the Aga Khan Development Network’s work also discussed during the meeting.
