Top news of the day: SC says state cannot subject ‘conscientious’ objectors to penal action for refusing to singVande Mataram; Women’s cricket team secure India’s first gold at Asian Games 2026, and more
A compilation of top news stories includes a Supreme Court ruling on religious freedom regarding 'Vande Mataram', India's women's cricket team securing gold at the Asian Games, and a diplomatic appointment between Bangladesh and India. Other updates cover interim bail for an activist in the Delhi riots case and the Supreme Court's observations on Election Commission notices for voter revision.
Why it matters
These diverse stories cover significant legal precedents concerning civil liberties, national sporting achievements, international relations, and ongoing judicial and electoral processes, reflecting key developments across India.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) observed that while a democratically elected government may give shape to the scope and length of the National Song , it cannot violate individual and collective religious freedoms or subject conscientious objectors, who refuse to sing one or all the stanzas of the ‘Vande Mataram’, to penal consequences.
The Indian women’s cricket team reasserted its continental dominance by clinching a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games , thrashing familiar foes Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final on Tuesday (September 22, 2026). The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side’s gold was India’s first of the ongoing edition and was shaped by a brilliant batting performance that left Sri Lanka chasing a record target of 217
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