The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin: Top News and Latest Updates

September 11, 2026

Catch up on the top news and latest updates from India and around the world with The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin:

1. Bank Strike 2026: Nationwide Banking Services Hit as Unions Demand 5-Day Workweek, Pending Wages

New Delhi: Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India, were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions’ (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five-day workweek and resolution of pending wages.

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2. India Welcomes Global Leaders at BRICS Summit, Says HM Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed global leaders arriving in Delhi for the high-profile BRICS Summit, being held in the national capital from September 12-13. The Home Minister said the BRICS Summit, which has the attention of global media because of shifting GDP figures and  economic dynamics from the West to South Asia, will see world leaders deliberating on accelerating co-operation and co-ordination among member nations and enhancing prosperity for a better world.

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3. ‘Should Kashmiris Be Jailed?’ Omar Abdullah Hits Back at Congress Over Vande Mataram Row

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its objection to the singing of the full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ at an official event in Srinagar. Abdullah questioned whether the Congress wanted Kashmiris to be sent to jail for not following the prescribed rules.

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4. Dutch tour bus crashes in Swiss mountainous region, 5 dead, 40 injured

Switzerland: A Dutch tour bus was involved in a horrific accident in Switzerland’s eastern Alpine region on Thursday. At least 5 people died and around 40 were injured. Three of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

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5. MCD Bulldozes 41 Properties, Seals 61 Across Delhi After Satya Niketan Building Collapse

New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has stepped up its crackdown on illegal construction, unsafe buildings and violations of building norms across the national capital following the deadly building collapse in Satya Niketan. MCD teams are carrying out inspections across all 12 zones of Delhi, with officials visiting properties to assess their structural condition and check for violations.

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