Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Evening Digest: Maratha Convoy, Disha Case, UPI Rules And More
Manoj Jarange-Patil travelled from Jalna toward Mumbai to continue seeking Maratha reservation demands.
His hunger strike had lasted 18 days, and police had rejected permission for the planned protest twice.
Disha Salian’s father told investigators that he had named several people in his statement about his daughter’s death.
The CBI registered an FIR after a direction from the Bombay High Court.
The government said people will not be charged for UPI transactions up to ₹2,000.
The Supreme Court sent a notice about a request concerning religious education for children under 14.
Swatantra Bhardwaj received interim bail in an assault case.
Thane announced road diversions and 132 Ganesh idol immersion facilities.
Shah Rukh Khan also said he liked both Dhurandhar films.
Manoj Jarange-Patil left Jalna for Mumbai as his hunger strike entered its 18th day, despite police rejecting permission twice.
Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, said he named Aaditya Thackeray and Bollywood figures in his statement to the CBI.
The government said UPI payments up to ₹2,000 will remain free, while possible future MDR changes would target selected merchants, not consumers.
The Supreme Court issued notice to Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar over an alleged failure to consider a representation on religious education for children under 14.
Other updates included interim bail for Swatantra Bhardwaj, Thane traffic diversions and Ganeshotsav arrangements, and Shah Rukh Khan praising both Dhurandhar films.
- Who
- The developments involve Manoj Jarange-Patil, Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian, government and court officials, Swatantra Bhardwaj, Thane authorities, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ranveer Singh.
- What
- The roundup covers a Maratha reservation protest, the Disha Salian investigation, UPI fee rules, court proceedings, bail, traffic changes, Ganeshotsav preparations, and film-related news.
- When
- The updates were reported on September 15, 2026; the Jarange-Patil protest was scheduled for September 19.
- Where
- The developments concern Jalna, Mumbai, Thane, the Supreme Court, and locations connected with the Disha Salian investigation.
- Why
- The developments concern demands for Maratha reservation, investigation into Disha Salian’s death, clarification of digital-payment charges, legal petitions, public safety, festival management, and entertainment news.
Authorities And Legal Proceedings
Activists, Petitioners And Complainants
Maratha protest permission
Authorities And Legal Proceedings
Police rejected permission twice for the proposed agitation, while authorities were reviewing a third application seeking space for 50 protesters.
Activists, Petitioners And Complainants
Manoj Jarange-Patil continued toward Mumbai and planned to fast at Azad Maidan if Maratha community demands were not met.
Disha Salian investigation
Authorities And Legal Proceedings
The CBI registered an FIR following a Bombay High Court direction and is recording statements in the case.
Activists, Petitioners And Complainants
Satish Salian said he gave investigators names and details of people he suspects, expressing confidence that he would receive justice.
UPI transaction charges
Authorities And Legal Proceedings
The government said UPI transactions up to ₹2,000 will remain free and that any future MDR would apply only to selected merchant transactions.
Activists, Petitioners And Complainants
The clarification responds to concern over whether users could face fees on transactions above ₹2,000; the article says discussions on MDR are continuing.
- Jarange-Patil protest
- He left Antarwali Sarati for Mumbai while his indefinite hunger strike entered its 18th day.
- Protest permission
- Police had rejected permission twice; representatives submitted a third application seeking approval for 50 protesters.
- Disha Salian case
- Satish Salian said he named Aaditya Thackeray, Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, and others in his CBI statement.
- UPI payments
- Transactions up to ₹2,000 will remain free from direct or indirect charges, according to the government clarification.
- Supreme Court notice
- The court issued notice to Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar over alleged non-compliance with an earlier direction.
- Thane traffic
- The Kasarvadavali overbridge was scheduled to close from midnight on September 15 for MMRDA repair work.
- Ganeshotsav facilities
- Thane Municipal Corporation established 132 designated immersion facilities across its civic wards.