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Toronto’s Massey Hall will host the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction on September 26, celebrating four generations of Canadian songwriting with tribute performances and a global livestream.
On September 26, opposition parties and five Left groups began coordinated protests across India demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an immediate halt to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, intensifying a political crisis that could affect upcoming state polls and public confidence in electoral administration.
Weeks of heavy monsoon rain have pushed the Brahmaputra and its tributaries into unprecedented overflow across Assam, killing at least 100 people, destroying villages and exposing longstanding gaps in mitigation and rescue capacity.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate in September, signaling a new phase of monetary tightening aimed at persistent inflation. The decision is reshaping borrowing costs for U.S. businesses, pushing up mortgage and corporate borrowing rates, and altering market expectations for growth and earnings.
Thousands of Punjab farmers staged fresh demonstrations in September, blocking roads and railways to demand written assurances on land pooling, procurement at minimum support prices and a halt to parts of a proposed India US trade deal. State leaders opened talks and gave timebound written commitments, but unions say deeper guarantees are needed before they suspend agitation.
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Toronto and Region, unveiled on September 22, kept its star roster intact while expanding recognition across the Greater Toronto Area and honoring chefs doing community work. The results reflect a maturing local scene where resilience, regional destinations and softer awards matter as much as new stars.
Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration published a 25-article draft on September 18, 2026 that would bar platforms from offering AI-powered “virtual relatives or companions” to people under 18 and require stricter age assurance and minors mode functions across games, social apps and generative AI services.
A month of street demonstrations by a youth movement over an alleged national medical entrance exam leak culminated in the resignation of India’s education minister, highlighting deep public anger over fairness in education and the government response to dissent.
At the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, Spanish epic La Bola Negra won the People’s Choice Award while Canadian filmmakers and homegrown titles collected key honours, underscoring TIFF’s continuing role as a global launchpad and a platform for Canada’s screen community.
The U.S. Treasury said it will buy up to $6 billion of longer dated securities in a buyback operation, a step officials say is aimed at improving market functioning even as investors question how much it will slow the rise in long term yields.
Following a weeklong visit to New Delhi, IMF deputy managing director Nigel Clarke hailed India as a central engine of global expansion but called on New Delhi to strengthen statistical methods and raise productivity to sustain growth for all.
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival returned to Toronto with a record slate of films, a strong showing of Canadian premieres and runaway red carpet fashion, even as the industry and audiences grappled with questions about artificial intelligence and cultural priorities.
The Islamabad High Court has placed legal limits on political demonstrations while police detain relatives and activists linked to Imran Khan, sharpening tensions ahead of a planned PTI long march on Sept. 27.
Thousands took to Mumbai’s streets in February 2026 for the city’s 16th Pride March, blending celebration, fashion and renewed demands for legal protections and social inclusion.
The Supreme People’s Court published 24 guidelines laying out legal red lines for deepfakes, voice cloning, data harvesting and civil remedies as Beijing tightens AI governance.