1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Sep 23, 2026 07:49 AM ISTSolicitor General Tushar MehtaWelcome to Delhi Confidential, your inside track to the power corridors of the capital. Today: From Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Karnataka government in the Supreme Court to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav freezing party inductions until Navratri.01For A ChangeIn an unusual courtroom appearance, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Tuesday defended the Congress-led Karnataka government’s stand in a plea challenging the state’s Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) scheme before the Supreme Court. The SG or any Central government lawyer can appear for a party as long as the case is not against the Union. Mehta argued for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, which is chaired by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant that urban spaces have to expand vertically. However, the bench agreed to intervene in the issue.02Wait for ‘Achchey Din’Several leaders and workers of different political parties have joined the Samajwadi Party in recent days, giving a morale booster to the party ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections. Now, party president Akhilesh Yadav has put a temporary freeze on any new induction. Sources said Yadav has communicated to SP leaders that prominent leaders will join the party during Navratri, starting October 11, when there will be “achchey din” and “shubh din" (auspicious days). The idea behind the decision is that if big leaders join the SP on auspicious days, they would be more fruitful for the party in the elections, said the sources. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Tags:Akhilesh YadavSamajwadi PartyAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Sep 23: Latest News01Clothes they wore, a photograph & CCTV footage: How police traced the accused in Delhi gangrape case02No passport needed: 3 places in India for a submarine experience03India at Asian Games 2026 Day 5, September 23: Full schedule, venue, fixtures & time04Lakshya Sen drops the burden of ‘sensational’ against Japan in 3-0 win05Private complaint cannot be ED’s foundation for National Herald case, say Sonia, RahulAdvertisementLive BlogAsian Games Day 5 Live Updates: Manu qualifies for final, India finish 4th in team event; Mirabai eyes elusive medal10 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Trump, Greenland, and Denmark sign US Security deal,9 hours ago72nd National Film Awards 2026 LIVE Updates: Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Yami Gautam receive Best Actor awards; Anant Nag honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award12 hours agoNEET PG 2026 Result Live Updates: NBEMS announcement on answer keys expected soon12 hours agoIndia vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s T20 Asian Games 2026 Final: IND retain gold medal, thump SL18 hours agoAdvertisement