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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the Thai Maaman Thangam scheme in Madurai, under which a one gram 22-karat gold ring is provided to newborn babies born in government hospitals to families from Tamil Nadu. The scheme is effective for infants born after 22 June 2026, marking the Chief Minister's birthday, and aims to benefit an estimated 4.42 lakh infants annually at an expenditure of 756 crore rupees. A total of 1.28 lakh rings have been prepared for the initial phase, featuring unique serial numbers and tamper-proof packaging. Alongside the launch at Madurai's Rajaji Government Hospital, the Chief Minister's itinerary includes visits to the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Meanwhile, an Election Commission complaint was lodged regarding the scheme's rollout ahead of scheduled assembly by-elections in Dharapuram and Madurantakam.

The political confrontation over the functioning of the Election Commission has escalated, with the BJP and opposition parties trading accusations. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of playing the politics of lies and targeting institutions after facing public rejection, asserting that decisions by the poll body are taken unanimously. Conversely, the Congress alleged the commission operates under pressure, raised concerns regarding Form 6, and sought resignations. The Samajwadi Party accused the poll panel of compromising its credibility and colluding to alter voter lists, while AIMIM raised concerns over internal differences within the commission.

Actor Allu Sirish, brother of superstar Allu Arjun, has raised concerns over loud noise from a nearby Hanuman temple in Hyderabad. Posting a video on X and tagging the Hyderabad Police, he stated that loud music continued till 2:00 to 3:00 AM, causing severe inconvenience to elderly residents, women, and children even after the conclusion of Ganesh Visarjan. According to Sirish, he had previously complained to the Filmnagar Police Station, where he was told the noise would reduce after 25 September. Following his social media post, the Hyderabad City Police directed local officers to inspect the spot in Vinoba Nagar and instruct temple organisers to lower the volume levels.

The third edition of the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in Mumbai brought together prominent figures from film, fashion, wellness, and sport to celebrate female achievers. Shabana Azmi received the Timeless Icon of the Year award, while Karisma Kapoor was recognized for her contribution to Indian cinema. Actor Taapsee Pannu and young star Sharvari were also honoured during the event. Ananya Panday, fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala, and supermodel Carol Gracias were featured among the celebrated attendees. Representing sports, Sharmila Dhanka was recognised as women breaking barriers beyond the red carpet, marking an evening dedicated to celebrating ambition, achievements, and female empowerment.