Updates on 24 September 2026
All of September 2026 →Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced Featuring Six Novels
On 22 September 2026, the prestigious Booker Prize 2026 shortlist was revealed, containing six notable novels by authors from diverse backgrounds. The winner, who will receive £50,000, is set to be announced on 9 November 2026. Noteworthy authors Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, both former Booker laureates, are among the shortlisted. Chaired by classicist Mary Beard, the judging panel also includes poet Raymond Antrobus, musician Jarvis Cocker, journalist Rebecca Liu, and novelist Patricia Lockwood. Each shortlisted author receives £2,500, underscoring the prize's commitment to literary excellence in English language fiction published in the UK or Ireland.
Delhi Launches DURGA Scheme to Provide 1,300 Pink Electric Autos for Women and Transgender Drivers
In September 2026, the Delhi government approved the DURGA scheme (Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green e-Auto), which allocates 1,300 pink electric auto permits exclusively for women and transgender persons across Delhi's 13 revenue districts. The initiative aims to foster self-employment, promote green mobility, and enhance women's and transgender persons' participation in Delhi's transport sector. Beneficiaries receive financial incentives, including ₹2.5 lakh purchase support under the Delhi EV Policy 2026-30, and 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees. Eligibility criteria include age 20-40, Delhi residency, income below ₹5 lakh, and requisite driving licenses. The scheme is expected to improve last-mile connectivity and safety, featuring identifiable pink autos with women’s helplines displayed.