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Stuck in Mumbai Traffic for an Hour, Gadkari Says Ageing Flyovers Must Be Replaced
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Stuck in Mumbai Traffic for an Hour, Gadkari Says Ageing Flyovers Must Be Replaced

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reached a Mumbai event nearly an hour late after being caught in the city's traffic, and used the occasion to say that flyovers built during his time as Maharashtra's PWD Minister are no longer adequate. He told the gathering that he had discussed with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis a plan to replace ageing flyovers with newer, multi-level structures.

14 Sep 2026, 05:44 AM
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Balaghat tribal children's deaths: activist's mock resignation letter targets MP government
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Balaghat tribal children's deaths: activist's mock resignation letter targets MP government

Activist Abhijeet Dipke posted a satirical "resignation letter" as "Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh" to protest the deaths of more than 30 tribal children in Balaghat district. He questioned the ₹4 lakh compensation paid to affected families and cited data on water supply, schools and tribal welfare. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has separately sought the State government's response on the deaths through a public interest petition.

14 Sep 2026, 05:36 AM
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West Bengal issues closure notices to 252 unaided madrasas, show-cause to 100 more
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West Bengal issues closure notices to 252 unaided madrasas, show-cause to 100 more

The West Bengal government has issued closure notices to 252 unaided and unrecognised Khariji madrasas after a survey across 22 districts and Kolkata, with about 100 more institutions served show-cause notices. The BJP has welcomed the move, citing a 'One State, One Education' policy, while Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has rejected the claim that madrasas promote extremism.

14 Sep 2026, 05:35 AM
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T. Narsipur Tense as BJP and Dalit Groups Hold Rival Protests Over Ganesha Procession Remarks
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T. Narsipur Tense as BJP and Dalit Groups Hold Rival Protests Over Ganesha Procession Remarks

BJP leaders and supporters protested in T. Narsipur against the town police inspector's remarks at a pre-procession peace meeting, while Dalit organisations held a counter-protest against former MP Pratap Simha. Police said additional forces were deployed and clarified that no restrictions have been imposed on Ganesha processions. Several BJP leaders, including R. Ashok, were arrested and later released.

14 Sep 2026, 05:25 AM
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Karnataka MLA Flags Delays in Crop Insurance Payouts, Seeks Action Against Officials
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Karnataka MLA Flags Delays in Crop Insurance Payouts, Seeks Action Against Officials

Aland MLA B.R. Patil has alleged lapses in the disbursal of crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Kalaburagi district, citing staff shortages, denials to eligible farmers and a gap between sanctioned and disbursed amounts. He has sought a review of the process, action against intermediaries and gram sabhas to hear farmers' grievances. The allegations have not been independently verified.

14 Sep 2026, 05:15 AM
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Vande Mataram In Full At India-Afghanistan T20I, A First; Congress Questions Move
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Vande Mataram In Full At India-Afghanistan T20I, A First; Congress Questions Move

All six stanzas of Vande Mataram were played before India's first T20 International against Afghanistan in New Delhi, the first time the full national song has been rendered at an international sporting event. The BCCI plans to continue the practice before the opening match of every home series. The Congress objected, citing its 1937 resolution that restricts the party to the two-stanza version, while the BJP accused it of appeasement politics.

14 Sep 2026, 05:13 AM
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Defence Ministry Reports Significant Reduction in Chinese Deployment Along Northern Borders
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Defence Ministry Reports Significant Reduction in Chinese Deployment Along Northern Borders

The Defence Ministry's annual report for 2025-26 states that Chinese troop deployment along the northern borders has significantly reduced following India's deployment of 10 combined arms brigade-size forces. The report also notes improved bilateral engagements, including WMCC meetings and Special Representatives talks, and says the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains under control with reduced violence.

14 Sep 2026, 04:31 AM
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US Declares Indian-Origin Lab Owner Fugitive in $93 Million Medicare Fraud Case; May Be in Hyderabad
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US Declares Indian-Origin Lab Owner Fugitive in $93 Million Medicare Fraud Case; May Be in Hyderabad

US authorities have declared Khadeer Khan Mohammed, a 46-year-old Indian-origin laboratory owner in Texas, a fugitive over an alleged $93 million Medicare fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Investigators say he misused doctors' identities to file claims and believe he may be in Hyderabad, with nearly $6 million already seized from accounts linked to him.

14 Sep 2026, 04:12 AM
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MPSC paper leak protests widen as CJP's Abhijeet Dipke backs aspirants' resignation demand
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MPSC paper leak protests widen as CJP's Abhijeet Dipke backs aspirants' resignation demand

The Cockroach Janta Party and its founder Abhijeet Dipke have announced they will join MPSC aspirants protesting alleged paper leaks in the commission's online examinations. The party has demanded the resignation of the MPSC chairman and secretary, and set a September 24 deadline for a statewide outreach drive if the demand goes unmet. No response from the MPSC or the State government was available.

14 Sep 2026, 03:41 AM
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Russian drone hits train near Poland border, hours after Boris Johnson's Kyiv train passed through
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Russian drone hits train near Poland border, hours after Boris Johnson's Kyiv train passed through

A Russian drone struck the engine of a passenger train at Yahodyn in western Ukraine, about 2km from the Polish border, hours after Boris Johnson and European security officials passed through the same line. No casualties were reported and passengers had been evacuated. Russia said it hit railway infrastructure, while Ukraine's state railway suggested the diplomatic train may have been the target.

14 Sep 2026, 03:38 AM
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'As India Leads, World Listens': Rajnath Singh Hails BRICS Joint Declaration
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'As India Leads, World Listens': Rajnath Singh Hails BRICS Joint Declaration

BRICS members adopted a joint declaration at the end of their 18th summit under India's chairship, after talks that continued until 4 am as Iran and the UAE differed over the conflict in West Asia. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the outcome, saying it showed that 'as India leads, the world listens'. An earlier BRICS foreign ministers' meeting under India's presidency had ended without a joint statement.

14 Sep 2026, 03:22 AM
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North Korea says live-fire drill showed 'huge destructive power' of concentrated fire
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North Korea says live-fire drill showed 'huge destructive power' of concentrated fire

North Korea said it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones, claiming it demonstrated the "huge destructive power of concentration fire." South Korea's military detected short-range ballistic missile launches from the Wonsan area that flew about 250 kilometres each. The claims cannot be independently verified, and ballistic missile launches are prohibited under UN Security Council resolutions.

14 Sep 2026, 03:07 AM
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Oil crosses $108 a barrel after strikes on Saudi Arabia and Hormuz shipping
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Oil crosses $108 a barrel after strikes on Saudi Arabia and Hormuz shipping

Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel at the market open on Monday after weekend strikes on Saudi Arabia and on vessels in the Gulf, pushing Brent crude above $108. A meeting between Gulf countries and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, set for Monday in Oman, was postponed. Supply concerns have been heightened by the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline last week.

14 Sep 2026, 01:59 AM
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Satya Nadella Joins AI Slowdown Debate, Says Human Control Non-Negotiable
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Satya Nadella Joins AI Slowdown Debate, Says Human Control Non-Negotiable

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has joined the AI slowdown debate, stressing that AI must benefit humanity and remain under human control. He supports deliberate pacing for safety but opposes a halt, and warns against control by a few entities. Microsoft will publish a Code of Conduct for its MAI models for public consultation.

14 Sep 2026, 01:34 AM
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Tiruppur knitwear units urge Centre to fix minimum floor price for cotton yarn
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Tiruppur knitwear units urge Centre to fix minimum floor price for cotton yarn

A joint committee of Tiruppur knitwear manufacturers and Tamil Nadu textile mill associations has asked the Union government to fix a minimum floor price for cotton yarn and to link yarn exports to it. The panel also sought removal of import duty on cotton for five years, priority CCI supply for State mills, and direct cotton procurement by the Tamil Nadu government.

14 Sep 2026, 01:29 AM
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Mumbai on Orange Alert: IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in Parts of Maharashtra
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Mumbai on Orange Alert: IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in Parts of Maharashtra

Mumbai was on an orange alert on Sunday as the IMD forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places, with warnings for thunderstorms and lightning across several Maharashtra districts until Monday morning. The BMC reported a 4.46-metre high tide on Sunday afternoon, with another high tide expected early on Monday. Rainfall intensity is expected to ease across most of the State from Monday onwards.

13 Sep 2026, 11:27 PM
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Karnataka SIR: 91.3% Electors Mapped, Yet Over 1 Crore Deleted From Draft Rolls
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Karnataka SIR: 91.3% Electors Mapped, Yet Over 1 Crore Deleted From Draft Rolls

Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) shows 91.30% of electors, including progeny, were mapped, but deletions after the draft rolls exceeded 1.07 crore. Only 23.45 lakh ‘no mapping’ notices were issued against 48.21 lakh unmapped voters, and officials have not fully reconciled the figures. District-level data, including in Kodagu, shows high mapping percentages alongside high deletions.

13 Sep 2026, 03:54 PM
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BRICS Summit: Modi's bilateral meetings put defence, security cooperation in focus
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BRICS Summit: Modi's bilateral meetings put defence, security cooperation in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders from the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa and Burundi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Defence and security cooperation featured prominently in the talks, alongside trade, technology and capacity building. India also discussed defence exports, including the BrahMos missile system, with partners in Southeast Asia.

13 Sep 2026, 03:49 PM
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Ration rice racket busted: 6,000 kg seized from Kerala house; 75,000 kg in two weeks
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Ration rice racket busted: 6,000 kg seized from Kerala house; 75,000 kg in two weeks

Food and Civil Supplies officials in Thiruvananthapuram district seized over 6,000 kg of rice and wheat allegedly diverted from ration shops in Keralam and Tamil Nadu and stored at a house in Parassala for black-market sale. The search also yielded repacking bags and a vehicle with a fake registration number. The seizure follows two weeks of raids along the Keralam-Tamil Nadu border that have recovered more than 75,000 kg of rice.

13 Sep 2026, 03:48 PM
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Trump Doubles Down on United Ireland Remarks, Calls Them 'Fairly Routine'
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Trump Doubles Down on United Ireland Remarks, Calls Them 'Fairly Routine'

US President Donald Trump has repeated his support for a united Ireland during his visit to County Clare, describing his earlier remarks as "a fairly routine comment". The comments touch on a sensitive constitutional question governed by the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, under which Northern Ireland's status can change only with the consent of its people.

13 Sep 2026, 03:42 PM
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Andhra Pradesh steps up fight against malaria, dengue and scrub typhus as cases rise
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Andhra Pradesh steps up fight against malaria, dengue and scrub typhus as cases rise

Andhra Pradesh has recorded 7,895 malaria cases and 1,475 dengue cases up to August 30, both higher than in the same period last year, along with 941 scrub typhus cases and a sharp rise in food-borne illness in Srikakulam. The Health Department has ordered intensified spraying, net distribution and removal of breeding sites, and a weekly “Dry Day” to clear stagnant water.

13 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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China trims troop deployment along LAC in 2025, but 10 combined arms brigades remain: MoD report
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China trims troop deployment along LAC in 2025, but 10 combined arms brigades remain: MoD report

The Defence Ministry's annual report for 2025-26 says PLA deployment along India's northern borders fell during 2025, though 10 combined arms brigade-sized formations remain near the LAC and in training areas. It records a year of resumed diplomatic and military dialogue, including WMCC, Special Representatives and Corps Commander-level meetings, while noting that the Indian Army's deployment stays robust and prepared.

13 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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YSRCP alleges ₹1,200-crore scam in Andhra Pradesh waste management, names Minister Narayana
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YSRCP alleges ₹1,200-crore scam in Andhra Pradesh waste management, names Minister Narayana

The YSR Congress Party has alleged irregularities worth ₹1,200 crore in Andhra Pradesh's municipal solid waste management programme and accused Minister Ponguru Narayana of involvement, raising 12 questions on tonnage records, contractor payments and plant viability. Neither the Minister nor the department has issued a response, and the party's claims have not been independently verified.

13 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Andhra Pradesh's Rainfall Deficit Shrinks to 51.7% After Three-Day Wet Spell, But Dry Spell Persists
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Andhra Pradesh's Rainfall Deficit Shrinks to 51.7% After Three-Day Wet Spell, But Dry Spell Persists

Three days of rainfall have reduced Andhra Pradesh's rainfall deficit from 54.7% to 51.7%, but the relief is limited as the state continues to face a prolonged dry spell. Rayalaseema remains the worst affected, with Annamayya recording a 78.8% deficit. The IMD has forecast more rain in some districts, but the overall monsoon deficit remains a concern for agriculture.

13 Sep 2026, 03:28 PM
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Merchant Ship Struck Near Strait of Hormuz: One Killed, Three Injured, Iran Says
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Merchant Ship Struck Near Strait of Hormuz: One Killed, Three Injured, Iran Says

A merchant vessel was struck early on Sunday off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands near the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three, Iranian officials said. No party has claimed responsibility and the cause of the strike is not known. The incident comes a day before Iran and Gulf states meet in Oman to discuss the waterway, whose traffic has been restricted since the conflict began.

13 Sep 2026, 05:46 AM
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Brics Backs AI Growth, But Stays Quiet on Jobs Lost to Automation
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Brics Backs AI Growth, But Stays Quiet on Jobs Lost to Automation

The Brics New Delhi Declaration endorses AI as an opportunity for growth and commits members to forecasting skills needs, protecting gig workers and easing cross-border benefit portability. It stops short, however, of any specific plan for workers whose jobs are lost to automation, leaving that question to individual governments.

13 Sep 2026, 05:42 AM
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BRICS summit day 2: Modi, Putin and Xi join world leaders for family photo at Bharat Mandapam
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BRICS summit day 2: Modi, Putin and Xi join world leaders for family photo at Bharat Mandapam

Leaders of the BRICS grouping, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, gathered at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on the second day of the summit for the traditional family photograph. The group portrait marks the start of the day's plenary sessions, where members are expected to adopt a joint declaration covering economic cooperation and reforms to global institutions.

13 Sep 2026, 05:40 AM
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Russia Buys Record Fuel From India as Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Its Refineries
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Russia Buys Record Fuel From India as Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Its Refineries

Russia imported a record 172,000 tonnes of refined oil products in August, with India supplying 70 per cent of them, including petrol made from Russian crude at a refinery partly owned by Rosneft. Researchers at CREA say the trade reflects how Ukrainian drone strikes have cut Russia's domestic refining capacity, forcing it to ship fuel back from Asia even as its own export earnings fall.

13 Sep 2026, 05:30 AM
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OpenAI Rules Out a 2026 IPO, Altman Says AI Risk 'Cannot Be Tolerated'
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OpenAI Rules Out a 2026 IPO, Altman Says AI Risk 'Cannot Be Tolerated'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said the company will not go public in 2026, citing AI safety concerns that he argued make even a small chance of catastrophic harm unacceptable. His remarks came as Anthropic chief Dario Amodei urged firms to slow the pace of AI development, even as Anthropic itself moves ahead with plans for a listing.

13 Sep 2026, 05:22 AM
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Xi Jinping Skips Modi's BRICS Dinner in Delhi, Officials Say He Was Tired After Long Flight
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Xi Jinping Skips Modi's BRICS Dinner in Delhi, Officials Say He Was Tired After Long Flight

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed did not attend the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first evening of the BRICS Summit in Delhi. Officials said Mr Xi was exhausted after a long flight, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders attended. Earlier in the day, Mr Modi and Mr Xi met and stressed that differences between India and China should not become disputes.

13 Sep 2026, 05:20 AM
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Ganesh Idol Topples in Palghar Rain, Devotees Escape Serious Injury; Similar Mishap in Thane
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Ganesh Idol Topples in Palghar Rain, Devotees Escape Serious Injury; Similar Mishap in Thane

A Ganesh idol fell from its trolley during heavy rain in Nalasopara West in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday evening, briefly trapping four to five devotees who were covering it with a tarpaulin. All those trapped were rescued without serious injury. Separately, an idol tipped over during a procession in Bhayander, Thane district, where it was damaged and a young man was injured, according to eyewitnesses cited by PTI.

13 Sep 2026, 05:19 AM
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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration after Iran, UAE agree to compromise on war language
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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration after Iran, UAE agree to compromise on war language

BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday after Iran and the UAE accepted a last-minute compromise on the language describing the war in West Asia, allowing the 11-member grouping to reach consensus at a summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The declaration calls for "maximum restraint", criticises Israel's bombardment of Gaza, backs a two-state solution and seeks reform of the UN Security Council.

13 Sep 2026, 05:09 AM
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Iran and UAE leaders meet at BRICS summit in Delhi, back de-escalation in West Asia
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Iran and UAE leaders meet at BRICS summit in Delhi, back de-escalation in West Asia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, ten days after Iran struck military installations in the UAE. The two sides backed de-escalation, while the New Delhi Declaration expressed deep concern over West Asian conflicts without naming any of the major parties involved.

13 Sep 2026, 05:09 AM
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Ongole and Nellore government hospitals get 50-bed critical care blocks
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Ongole and Nellore government hospitals get 50-bed critical care blocks

Two 50-bed critical care blocks, each built at a cost of ₹23.75 crore with Central and State funding, were inaugurated at the government general hospitals in Ongole and Nellore. Officials said the facilities, meant for emergency cases including road accidents, complications in childbirth and heart attacks, will be open to the public within two weeks.

12 Sep 2026, 03:55 PM
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Slowing AI Development to Avert Serious Risks
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges Slowing AI Development to Avert Serious Risks

Dario Amodei, CEO of AI company Anthropic, has called for slowing down AI development to address serious risks. He proposed independent monitoring, industry regulation, and global cooperation, while acknowledging the need to maintain a competitive edge, particularly against China. His essay comes amid warnings from experts and resignations from his own safety team.

12 Sep 2026, 03:53 PM
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Kerala CM calls for timely legal reforms to tackle AI, deepfakes and copyright violations
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Kerala CM calls for timely legal reforms to tackle AI, deepfakes and copyright violations

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has called for timely amendments to legal frameworks to address challenges from AI, including rising copyright violations, digital defamation and deepfakes. Speaking at a two-day seminar in Kochi on music, cinema and law, he said existing laws must keep pace with technology. Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Supreme Court Justice V. Mohana also addressed the event.

12 Sep 2026, 03:51 PM
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UN Welcomes Iran-UAE Meeting at BRICS Summit, Says India Can Be a 'Bridge-Builder'
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UN Welcomes Iran-UAE Meeting at BRICS Summit, Says India Can Be a 'Bridge-Builder'

The United Nations has welcomed the meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, with a spokesperson saying India can act as a 'bridge-builder' in ending the conflict. The UN also urged all parties to implement the Gaza peace plan endorsed by the Security Council and stressed that the two-state solution must not be forgotten.

12 Sep 2026, 03:49 PM
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BRICS in Delhi: Modi, Xi and Putin Share Stage as Summit Adopts New Delhi Declaration
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BRICS in Delhi: Modi, Xi and Putin Share Stage as Summit Adopts New Delhi Declaration

The 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi ended with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026. Photographs from the meeting showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a tree plantation by the leaders, and the BRICS Business Forum. The declaration reaffirms the grouping's commitment to multilateralism and cooperation among Global South nations.

12 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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Karnataka bus fares may rise: panel invites public views till September 21
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Karnataka bus fares may rise: panel invites public views till September 21

Karnataka's newly formed Public Transport Fare Regulation Committee has invited objections and suggestions from the public on a proposed revision of bus fares. The four State transport corporations have sought higher fares, citing fuel prices and staff wages, and the committee is headed by former IAS officer Atul Kumar Tiwari. Feedback can be sent by post or online until September 21; any revision will require Cabinet approval.

12 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Modi calls India-UAE ties a 'symbol of stability' amid West Asian uncertainty
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Modi calls India-UAE ties a 'symbol of stability' amid West Asian uncertainty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India-UAE relations as a "symbol of stability" in West Asia after meeting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He also held bilateral talks with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia, Vietnam and Malaysia, covering defence, investment, space and technology cooperation.

12 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Power crisis is a chance for a lasting fix, says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan
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Power crisis is a chance for a lasting fix, says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the State sees the electricity crisis as an opportunity to frame a concrete, long-lasting solution, with solar energy as a key part of a proposed 'modern power policy'. He said regulations promoting renewable energy would be introduced next month, and called for better battery storage at the community level. He also alleged that a section of KSEB officials opposed the promotion of renewable energy.

12 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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IIT Madras, Spark Minda Foundation Partner to Produce Affordable Prosthetic Knee
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IIT Madras, Spark Minda Foundation Partner to Produce Affordable Prosthetic Knee

IIT Madras and Spark Minda Foundation have signed a non-exclusive technology license agreement to mass-produce Kadam, an indigenous prosthetic knee designed for uneven terrain. The partnership aims to achieve 50,000 limb fitments by 2030, making affordable prosthetics accessible to more people with limb loss. The move is expected to reduce dependence on costly imports and improve mobility for amputees across India.

12 Sep 2026, 03:44 PM
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Karnataka SIR: Family Members Can Represent Senior Citizens, PwD, Sick, Overseas Voters
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Karnataka SIR: Family Members Can Represent Senior Citizens, PwD, Sick, Overseas Voters

Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer has allowed adult family members to appear before Electoral Registration Officers on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick and overseas electors to submit documents for notices issued under the electoral roll revision. The move follows criticism that hearings were held at the convenience of prominent persons while those needing assistance had to appear in person. Other voters must still attend hearings themselves.

11 Sep 2026, 03:54 PM
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Xi Jinping Arrives in India for BRICS Summit as China Urges 'Strategic, Long-Term' View of Ties
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Xi Jinping Arrives in India for BRICS Summit as China Urges 'Strategic, Long-Term' View of Ties

China has said it wants to handle ties with India “from a strategic height and long-term perspective”, a day before President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi for his first visit to India in seven years. Mr. Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, their third consecutive annual meeting. Officials have not announced a detailed bilateral agenda or any expected agreements.

11 Sep 2026, 03:51 PM
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BRS Legislators Take Telangana Police Conduct Complaint to NCW, NHRC
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BRS Legislators Take Telangana Police Conduct Complaint to NCW, NHRC

A BRS delegation has complained to the National Commission for Women and the National Human Rights Commission about the conduct of Telangana Police towards women legislators outside the Assembly in Hyderabad on September 7. The party says no FIR has been registered even 100 hours after the incident, and has asked the commissions to get CCTV footage preserved. The NCW has said it will seek a report from the Director-General of Police.

11 Sep 2026, 03:38 PM
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Delhi Police Detain Five as Tibetan Groups Protest Xi Jinping’s Visit Before BRICS Summit
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Delhi Police Detain Five as Tibetan Groups Protest Xi Jinping’s Visit Before BRICS Summit

Delhi Police detained five people on September 11, 2026, as Tibetan groups protested Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit. Three Students for Free Tibet members were held under preventive detention after a banner action near Bharat Mandapam, while a peaceful protest was held at Majnu Ka Tila. Protesters alleged human rights violations in Tibet, and police said the Majnu Ka Tila gathering was restricted to a school and a short march.

11 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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Modi and Iran's Pezeshkian hold Delhi talks: West Asia, energy and BRICS on agenda
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Modi and Iran's Pezeshkian hold Delhi talks: West Asia, energy and BRICS on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in New Delhi on Friday for their second round of talks in under two weeks, focusing on West Asia and bilateral relations. The meeting came amid heightened regional tensions after fresh US economic measures against Iran, and as global oil supplies were disrupted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

11 Sep 2026, 03:35 PM
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J&K Congress Chief Criticises Omar Abdullah Over Vande Mataram Remarks
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J&K Congress Chief Criticises Omar Abdullah Over Vande Mataram Remarks

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for saying the Congress wanted Kashmiris jailed over Vande Mataram. Karra questioned whether anyone was jailed in Kerala when it limited the national song to two stanzas, and NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah also criticised Abdullah's stand. The dispute follows Abdullah standing for all six stanzas at an official function in Srinagar on September 7.

11 Sep 2026, 03:34 PM
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Tara Coal Block: Centre Says State Cleared Inclusion as Congress Alleges 'Ecocide'
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Tara Coal Block: Centre Says State Cleared Inclusion as Congress Alleges 'Ecocide'

The Union Coal Ministry has said the Tara coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Aranya was offered for auction after the State government wrote that it lies outside the Lemru Elephant Corridor. The Congress alleges mining will destroy thousands of acres of forest and disturb elephant routes, while the State BJP says the Congress cleared the way for the project during its own tenure.

11 Sep 2026, 01:56 PM
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Telangana Liberation Day Row: BJP Accuses Congress of Downplaying History
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Telangana Liberation Day Row: BJP Accuses Congress of Downplaying History

BJP Rajya Sabha member K. Laxman has accused the Congress government in Telangana and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of downplaying Telangana Liberation Day and indulging in minority appeasement politics. He renewed the party's demand that September 17 be officially recognised and that the history of the 1948 integration of Hyderabad State be taught in schools. The observance remains contested, with several groups preferring the term National Integration Day.

11 Sep 2026, 01:56 PM
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80% of Karnataka Government Schools Surveyed Have Poor Sanitation, Finds CJP
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80% of Karnataka Government Schools Surveyed Have Poor Sanitation, Finds CJP

A survey by the Cockroach Janta Party of more than 50 government schools in Karnataka says about 80% face sanitation problems, with cleaning staff visiting rarely and some buildings in poor repair. The campaign also flagged teacher shortages caused by SIR election duty, and took its findings to State Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa.

11 Sep 2026, 01:55 PM
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Eight fertiliser wagons derail near Kovvuru; trains held up on Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam route
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Eight fertiliser wagons derail near Kovvuru; trains held up on Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam route

Eight wagons of a goods train carrying fertiliser derailed near Kovvuru railway station in Andhra Pradesh on Friday, disrupting traffic on the Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam section. Long-distance and commuter trains were detained at stations along the route, and two passenger services were cancelled. Restoration work is under way, and railway help desks have been set up at major stations.

11 Sep 2026, 01:54 PM
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Andhra Farmers Left to Face El Niño Drought Alone, Alleges YSRCP's Sailajanath
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Andhra Farmers Left to Face El Niño Drought Alone, Alleges YSRCP's Sailajanath

YSRCP leader Sake Sailajanath has alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government has no contingency plan for an El Niño-linked drought, pointing to a 54-56% rainfall deficit and damage to rain-fed crops in Rayalaseema. He demanded per-acre compensation, free crop insurance, water releases and fodder support. The claims are allegations, and the government's response was not available in the original report.

11 Sep 2026, 01:54 PM
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All-India bank strike: unions press for five-day week, rollback of PLI scheme
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All-India bank strike: unions press for five-day week, rollback of PLI scheme

Bank employees and officers across India observed a one-day all-India strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for the settlement of long-pending demands and opposing the government's Performance Linked Incentive scheme. The unions demanded a five-day banking week, withdrawal of the PLI scheme and time-bound negotiations with bank managements. Details of the disruption to services were not immediately available.

11 Sep 2026, 01:41 PM
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Immersing PoP or chemically painted Ganesha idols can mean up to six years in jail, says KSPCB
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Immersing PoP or chemically painted Ganesha idols can mean up to six years in jail, says KSPCB

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has said that immersing Ganesha idols made of plaster of Paris, chemical paints or single-use plastic violates the law and can attract up to six years in jail. It has asked local bodies to ban such idols, seize stock found in units and shops, and provide colour-coded bins at immersion sites. Idols made of natural clay and other eco-friendly materials are being encouraged instead.

11 Sep 2026, 01:41 PM
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Telangana Assembly Session Day 5: Urban Governance Bill, Census BC Inclusion on Agenda
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Telangana Assembly Session Day 5: Urban Governance Bill, Census BC Inclusion on Agenda

The Telangana Legislative Assembly's monsoon session enters its fifth day on Friday, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy set to move for leave to introduce the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026. A short discussion is also scheduled on a request to include BC/OBC in the second phase questionnaire of Census-2027, along with questions on scholarship arrears, disability welfare, milk production, employment generation and farm smart meters.

11 Sep 2026, 05:53 AM
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India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi: Putin, Xi and Other Leaders Set to Attend
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India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi: Putin, Xi and Other Leaders Set to Attend

India will chair and host the 18th BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026, with leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian expected to attend. The theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with India prioritising supply chains, cross-border payments, technology and global governance reform.

11 Sep 2026, 05:47 AM
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Tharoor Urges Government: Keep BRICS 'Non-West, Not Anti-West' at Delhi Summit
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Tharoor Urges Government: Keep BRICS 'Non-West, Not Anti-West' at Delhi Summit

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has advised the government to keep BRICS 'non-West, but not anti-West' as India hosts the summit in New Delhi, warning that an anti-Western posture would not serve national interest. Former Union minister Salman Khurshid called the gathering a significant opportunity for India to show global leadership, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he expected meaningful discussions at the meeting.

11 Sep 2026, 05:23 AM
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BRICS Summit Security Curbs Leave Delhi Street Vendors Without Daily Earnings
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BRICS Summit Security Curbs Leave Delhi Street Vendors Without Daily Earnings

Delhi Police have asked roadside vendors and hawkers along BRICS Summit routes in the capital to keep their stalls shut for security reasons, with many saying they were informed only verbally. Vendors in and around Janpath report losses ranging from a few hundred rupees a day to tens of thousands, even as shops in Connaught Place and Janpath remain open.

11 Sep 2026, 05:18 AM
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Ladakh to get unique elected body with legislative powers, but no statehood: Chief Secretary
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Ladakh to get unique elected body with legislative powers, but no statehood: Chief Secretary

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has said the region will not get statehood or a legislature, but a unique constitutional body with legislative, executive and financial powers. Members of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance said they were disappointed with the September 9 talks, with activist Sonam Wangchuk warning that protests could resume if assurances are not given within a week.

11 Sep 2026, 05:10 AM
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Centre Urges Keralam to Decide Soon on PM SHRI Schools, Flags Pending Schemes
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Centre Urges Keralam to Decide Soon on PM SHRI Schools, Flags Pending Schemes

The Union government has asked Keralam to decide at the earliest on implementing the PM SHRI schools scheme, saying other schemes are waiting on the outcome. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen said the State's reservations persist and that the Chief Minister and UDF leadership will take the final call, with a Cabinet subcommittee still studying the matter.

11 Sep 2026, 04:43 AM
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Explained: Why India's GDP numbers keep getting caught in a controversy
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Explained: Why India's GDP numbers keep getting caught in a controversy

A former Finance Secretary has alleged that India's nominal GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 was 2.6%, not 10.3%, after the government reported 7.8% real growth. The dispute echoes an earlier row over revised back-series data in 2018 and raises questions about how base-year changes shape the political debate over the economy.

11 Sep 2026, 04:16 AM
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ECI Appoints Observers for Dharapuram Bypoll, Opens Direct Line for Public Complaints
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ECI Appoints Observers for Dharapuram Bypoll, Opens Direct Line for Public Complaints

The Election Commission of India has appointed a General Observer and a Police Observer for the Dharapuram (SC) Assembly byelection, with an Expenditure Observer to be named shortly. District officials said voters, parties and candidates can lodge complaints about Model Code violations with the observers daily, by phone or in person, at the Highways Department Guest House in Dharapuram.

10 Sep 2026, 03:54 PM
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Gurugram Street Vendors Protest Eviction Drives, Seek Protection Under 2014 Law
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Gurugram Street Vendors Protest Eviction Drives, Seek Protection Under 2014 Law

Street vendors and workers in Gurugram staged a protest outside the Municipal Commissioner’s office against alleged arbitrary eviction drives and bulldozer action. Led by CITU and the Rehri-Patri Mazdoor Union, they submitted a memorandum demanding protection of existing vending zones, timely certificates, and compliance with the Street Vendors Act, 2014. A meeting with the Municipal Commissioner is scheduled for September 16.

10 Sep 2026, 03:53 PM
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Karnataka Rolls Out 'One Karnataka Mobility' App to Unite All Four State Bus Services
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Karnataka Rolls Out 'One Karnataka Mobility' App to Unite All Four State Bus Services

Karnataka has launched the One Karnataka Mobility App and a WhatsApp ticket booking facility, bringing KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC services onto one digital platform. The app offers secure login, booking history, grievance redressal across all four corporations and a proposed digital monthly pass. WhatsApp booking is available for KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC services, with support from a 24x7 call centre and dedicated helplines.

10 Sep 2026, 03:51 PM
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BRS Protest Over Land Allotted to Firm Allegedly Linked to Telangana CM’s Brother
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BRS Protest Over Land Allotted to Firm Allegedly Linked to Telangana CM’s Brother

BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao, T. Harish Rao, T. Srinivas Yadav and P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, staged a protest near Tukkuguda on Thursday over land allotted to Tesseract Advanced Systems, which they allege is linked to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s brother. They claimed the land, worth about ₹250 crore, was allotted for ₹7 crore and demanded that all details be made public. The protesters also questioned the silence of central agencies and sought clarity on the company’s agreement with Innovation Ecosystem of Israel.

10 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Karnataka expands structured care for suicide-attempt survivors to 37 hospitals
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Karnataka expands structured care for suicide-attempt survivors to 37 hospitals

NIMHANS, the Karnataka government and Himalaya Wellness Company will extend Project USHAS — a structured post-attempt care programme for survivors of suicide attempts and self-harm — to 37 government hospitals across the state for one year. The expansion, announced on World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, covers all 31 district hospitals and six Bengaluru hospitals, with counselling, family involvement and 12 months of follow-up. Since 2022, the programme has registered 35,436 self-harm cases in Karnataka.

10 Sep 2026, 03:44 PM
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Mandapam camp controversy: Video shows Sub-Collector threatening refugee over pending leave plea
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Mandapam camp controversy: Video shows Sub-Collector threatening refugee over pending leave plea

A video circulating online appears to show the Sub-Collector of the Mandapam Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp abusing and threatening a 50-year-old resident who had gone to follow up on a pending leave application for medical treatment. The District Collector said the administration is awaiting directions from higher officials on disciplinary action. The video has not been independently verified.

10 Sep 2026, 03:44 PM
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Winter waste burning in Indian cities three times higher than summer, WRI study finds
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Winter waste burning in Indian cities three times higher than summer, WRI study finds

A WRI India working paper finds that open waste burning in Indian cities rises as much as three times in winter compared with summer, based on surveys in 11 unnamed polluted cities. Tier 3 cities recorded the highest winter incidence of burning, while poorer neighbourhoods in Tier 2 cities saw the most. The study comes as the Commission for Air Quality Management rolls out measures against open waste burning in the National Capital Region.

10 Sep 2026, 03:39 PM
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PepsiCo opens first Northeast foods plant in Assam, eyes India in its top 10 global markets
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PepsiCo opens first Northeast foods plant in Assam, eyes India in its top 10 global markets

PepsiCo has opened its first foods manufacturing plant in India's Northeast — a 44.2-acre facility at Danguapara in Assam's Nalbari district, and its fifth such unit in the country. The plant, part of the company's investment commitment through 2030, will directly employ 700 people, over 75% of them women, and is expected to support thousands of potato farmers. PepsiCo says the expansion is aimed at placing India among its top 10 global anchor markets.

10 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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Census 2027: Ex-officials warn against linking data with NPR, NRC
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Census 2027: Ex-officials warn against linking data with NPR, NRC

Former Census officials have expressed concern over the government's decision to advance Census 2027 in four poll-bound States and introduce new questions resembling NPR data. They warn that despite legal confidentiality under the Census Act, the 1951 precedent of using Census data for NRC preparation could be repeated, raising fears about a countrywide NRC.

09 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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