Celebrations  

Two groups clashed over loud music during Ganesha Chaturthi procession in Hubbali, Karnataka. Police resorted to lathi charge and dispersed the mob.

Teachers and staff of government-aided private schools in Pondicherry, near Chennai, boycotted the celebrations demanding the implementation of 7th pay commission recommendations, disbursement of their six months pending salary and pension.
 

Supreme Court struck down Section 377 of Indian Penal Code decriminalising homosexuality. Celebrations have started across India.

 Kerala floods: The amount needed for these celebrations in the State will be donated to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund
 

The accused persons were also reportedly planning on disrupting Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations to be held next week (September 13)

Onam also marks the summer harvest. Though it is a Hindu festival, most non-Hindu communities in Kerala too participate in the celebrations as it is considered a cultural feast, than a religious one.

Bengaluru citizens have to pay Rs 10 per square feet to erect pandal to keep lord Ganesha's idol, this season  

Bengaluru's Independence Day celebrations will have transgenders, disabled persons and HIV positive people sharing stage with dignitaries

India’s first all-woman SWAT team will be deployed at Red Fort when Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day speech