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Jarange ends 20-day fast, gives Maharashtra three months to act on Maratha quota
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Jarange ends 20-day fast, gives Maharashtra three months to act on Maratha quota

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange called off his 20-day hunger strike on September 17, 2026, after a Maharashtra government delegation met him in Beed district and briefed him on the steps taken so far. He has given the State three months to act on his demand for official recognition of historical gazettes that would help Marathas prove Kunbi lineage, warning of a march to Mumbai if the assurance is not honoured.

17 Sep 2026, 02:55 AM
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High Courts Buried Under 65 Lakh Pending Cases, Justice Delayed for Decades
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High Courts Buried Under 65 Lakh Pending Cases, Justice Delayed for Decades

High Courts across India are burdened with over 65 lakh pending cases, with nearly 15 lakh cases pending for more than a decade. A daily wage worker from Rajasthan has been waiting for 22 years for his petition to be heard. The Supreme Court often cannot direct High Courts to expedite cases due to their constitutional independence, leaving litigants to wait indefinitely.

17 Sep 2026, 02:56 AM
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Centre Moves Supreme Court and Tribunal to Untangle OBC Creamy Layer Knot
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Centre Moves Supreme Court and Tribunal to Untangle OBC Creamy Layer Knot

The Union government has petitioned the Supreme Court over a judgement and asked the Central Administrative Tribunal to modify its 19 August order, in a fresh round of legal manoeuvring over the creamy layer principle for OBC reservation. Details of the judgement and the tribunal order are not yet clear from available reports. The outcome will shape how creamy layer verification applies in the case at hand.

17 Sep 2026, 03:04 AM
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US House passes Russia sanctions Bill that could bring 100% tariffs on India
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US House passes Russia sanctions Bill that could bring 100% tariffs on India

The US House of Representatives has passed a Bill that would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, a measure that could hit India hard. The Bill now goes to the President, even as New Delhi and Washington negotiate a preliminary trade deal. It passed 262-159, with opponents warning the law hands the President sweeping tariff powers.

17 Sep 2026, 03:35 AM
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Govt offices' e-waste could fetch Rs 10,000 crore a year, says Minister Jitendra Singh
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Govt offices' e-waste could fetch Rs 10,000 crore a year, says Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh has said that e-waste accumulated in government offices could fetch around Rs 10,000 crore a year if disposed of through organised channels. He made the remarks while launching a monitoring portal for Special Campaign 6, a cleanliness and pendency-reduction drive across departments. The figure is an indicative estimate of realisable value, not a budgeted receipt.

17 Sep 2026, 03:42 AM
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Udhampur Encounter: Terrorists Open Heavy Fire to Break Cordon, Security Forces Retaliate
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Udhampur Encounter: Terrorists Open Heavy Fire to Break Cordon, Security Forces Retaliate

An encounter broke out in the forested Majalta area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district after suspected terrorists opened heavy fire to break a security cordon on Thursday morning. The joint operation by the Army, police and CRPF began on Wednesday night following inputs about the movement of suspected terrorists. Officials said the exchange of fire was continuing, with reinforcements rushed to the spot, and no casualties have been confirmed so far.

17 Sep 2026, 03:48 AM
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After 17 Years, Meenakshi Temple Consecrated: Thousands Gather in Madurai for Kumbabishekam
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After 17 Years, Meenakshi Temple Consecrated: Thousands Gather in Madurai for Kumbabishekam

The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai held its kumbabishekam on Thursday, the first consecration at the temple in 17 years, with thousands of devotees gathering to witness the ritual. The ceremony was performed around 7.40 a.m., with police and district officials making extensive crowd-management arrangements, including a colour-coded pass system and designated entry and exit points.

17 Sep 2026, 03:51 AM
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Naidu to Banks: Widen Credit Flow or SLBC Meetings Serve No Purpose
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Naidu to Banks: Widen Credit Flow or SLBC Meetings Serve No Purpose

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told banks at the 236th State Level Bankers' Committee meeting to expand lending to all sectors, flagging that some lenders were far behind their targets. He sought large-scale loans for rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, adequate credit for tenant farmers, and action on the small share of self-help group women who have defaulted.

16 Sep 2026, 03:24 PM
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Manipur conflict has cost State ₹1,200 crore in GST revenue, says Chief Minister
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Manipur conflict has cost State ₹1,200 crore in GST revenue, says Chief Minister

Manipur has lost at least ₹1,200 crore in GST revenue between 2023 and 2026 because of the prolonged ethnic conflict, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said in Imphal, citing the impact of highway blockades and shutdowns. Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas said the conflict has claimed 306 lives, with 49 people still missing. The remarks came as unidentified gunmen attacked a Naga village in Kangpokpi district, setting two houses on fire.

16 Sep 2026, 03:26 PM
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Copper at ₹1,450 a kg: Coimbatore's MSMEs squeezed as prices jump 75% in a year
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Copper at ₹1,450 a kg: Coimbatore's MSMEs squeezed as prices jump 75% in a year

Copper prices in Coimbatore have risen nearly 75% in a year to about ₹1,450 a kg, squeezing MSMEs that make auto components, pumps and electronic goods. Industry representatives say units have passed on only 10%–15% of the increase because prices are fixed annually or once in two years. Rising costs of steel, zinc and petroleum-based products have added to the pressure on the cluster's competitiveness.

16 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Kirk family's legal notice blames Utah officials for 'stunning failures' before his killing
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Kirk family's legal notice blames Utah officials for 'stunning failures' before his killing

Lawyers for Charlie Kirk's family have filed a legal notice alleging that Utah Valley University, local police and state officials failed to secure the campus event where the conservative activist was shot dead in September 2025. The notice, typically a precursor to a lawsuit, says officials knew of threats against him and did not act. The university says it is aware of the notice and is handling it through established processes.

16 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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Heavy rain forecast for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from September 19, says IMD
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Heavy rain forecast for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from September 19, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from September 19, driven by a low-pressure area likely to form over the north Andaman Sea. The system, currently an upper-air cyclonic circulation over north Thailand, is expected to move west-northwestwards towards the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coast. Parts of Kakinada, Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam districts already recorded light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday.

16 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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Telangana to Rebuild 13 Bus Stations as Integrated Transit Hubs With Shops and Food Courts
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Telangana to Rebuild 13 Bus Stations as Integrated Transit Hubs With Shops and Food Courts

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has announced that 13 bus stations will be redeveloped as Integrated Transit Bus Stations combining transport with shopping complexes, food courts, gaming zones and entertainment spaces, and possibly multiplexes. The State government and Transport Department have approved the plan, and construction is set to begin soon. Costs, funding and revenue-sharing arrangements have not been disclosed.

16 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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Fuel dealers seek exemption from ₹5 MDR, warn UPI payments may stop from October 15
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Fuel dealers seek exemption from ₹5 MDR, warn UPI payments may stop from October 15

Petroleum dealers have asked the government to exempt all fuel retail outlets from the Merchant Discount Rate framework, opposing a flat ₹5 charge on transactions above ₹2,000 starting October 15. Dealer bodies say the levy would eat into their fixed, per-litre commission, with one association estimating an extra ₹40,000-50,000 a month for busy outlets, and warning that UPI acceptance could stop.

16 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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Bengaluru civic body fines PVR INOX ₹75,000, Forum Mall ₹50,839 over waste violations
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Bengaluru civic body fines PVR INOX ₹75,000, Forum Mall ₹50,839 over waste violations

The Bengaluru South City Corporation has fined PVR INOX ₹75,000 and Forum Mall ₹50,839 for violating solid waste management rules, including failure to segregate waste at source and the use of banned single-use plastics. Commissioner K.N. Ramesh has directed the establishments to comply and warned malls, cinema theatres and hotels of stringent action for further violations.

16 Sep 2026, 03:43 PM
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Andhra Pradesh Raises Pension for Elderly: 70+ Get 10%, 80+ Get 15%
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Andhra Pradesh Raises Pension for Elderly: 70+ Get 10%, 80+ Get 15%

The Andhra Pradesh government has raised the pension quantum for septuagenarian pensioners to 10 per cent from 7 per cent and for octogenarian pensioners to 15 per cent from 12 per cent. Pensioners' associations have welcomed the move, while urging the government to ensure cashless treatment at all reputed hospitals and quicker reimbursement of medical expenses.

16 Sep 2026, 01:40 PM
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Supreme Court PIL Challenges 0.4% MDR on UPI Payments Above ₹2,000
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Supreme Court PIL Challenges 0.4% MDR on UPI Payments Above ₹2,000

A public interest litigation in the Supreme Court challenges the Centre's decision to levy a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI person-to-merchant payments above ₹2,000, effective October 15. The petitioner argues the levy lacks statutory safeguards, gazette publication and public consultation, and questions the amended Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. The plea seeks quashing of the charge or, alternatively, a fresh review with impact assessment and safeguards for small enterprises.

16 Sep 2026, 01:42 PM
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85% of Fuel Nozzles in Inspected Karnataka Petrol Pumps Defective
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85% of Fuel Nozzles in Inspected Karnataka Petrol Pumps Defective

An inspection of 805 petrol stations in Karnataka found that 85.2% of fuel dispensing nozzles were defective, with 101 stations exceeding the permissible error limit. The state government has fined these stations ₹6.66 lakh and opposes the Centre's move to extend recalibration frequency from 12 to 24 months.

16 Sep 2026, 01:44 PM
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BJP Renews Demand to Teach Hyderabad's 1948 Integration in School Textbooks
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BJP Renews Demand to Teach Hyderabad's 1948 Integration in School Textbooks

BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao has repeated the party's demand that the history of Hyderabad's 1948 integration with India be taught in school textbooks, speaking at a photo exhibition in Secunderabad. He credited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's leadership, while the day itself continues to be observed under different names by different parties and governments.

16 Sep 2026, 01:44 PM
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Bengaluru Pollution Board Backs Carpooling, Urges Clear Rules as Vehicles Drive 40% of PM2.5
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Bengaluru Pollution Board Backs Carpooling, Urges Clear Rules as Vehicles Drive 40% of PM2.5

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has urged the Transport Department to examine a regulatory framework for non-commercial shared commuting and corporate carpooling in Bengaluru. The Board cites its source apportionment study, which found vehicular emissions account for nearly 40% of PM2.5 pollution in the city. It says regulatory ambiguity has created uncertainty for commuters, employers, technology platforms and enforcement agencies.

16 Sep 2026, 01:53 PM
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Weak monsoon, soaring fertilizer costs put Thrissur paddy farmers in a tight spot
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Weak monsoon, soaring fertilizer costs put Thrissur paddy farmers in a tight spot

A weak southwest monsoon and a prolonged dry spell have left paddy farmers in Thrissur struggling to find enough water to plant seedlings, while a sharp rise in fertilizer prices has pushed up cultivation costs. With the southwest monsoon expected to withdraw soon, farmers are pinning their hopes on the northeast monsoon, even as many await pending insurance claims from crop losses in the past two years.

16 Sep 2026, 01:56 PM
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US restricts visas for South African officials over disputed anti-white discrimination claims
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US restricts visas for South African officials over disputed anti-white discrimination claims

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials over allegations that Pretoria discriminates against Afrikaners and other minorities — a charge South Africa rejects as unfounded and an infringement of its sovereignty. The dispute centres on land reform and the Expropriation Act, and adds to tensions already strained by aid cuts, an expelled ambassador and 30% tariffs on South African exports.

16 Sep 2026, 01:57 PM
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Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024; PM Modi hails 'richly deserved' honour
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Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024; PM Modi hails 'richly deserved' honour

Veteran actor Anant Nag, whose career spans five decades and more than 250 films in Kannada and Hindi cinema, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024. The government announced the honour, the highest in Indian cinema, ahead of the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor, calling it a 'richly deserved honour'.

16 Sep 2026, 01:57 PM
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Mecca 'Red Line': Saudi Coalition Warns of Retaliation as Houthis Deny Drone Attack
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Mecca 'Red Line': Saudi Coalition Warns of Retaliation as Houthis Deny Drone Attack

The Saudi-led coalition has accused Yemen's Houthis of firing a drone towards Mecca, calling the security of the holy sites a "red line" and warning of retaliation. The Houthis denied the claim as a "lie", while the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the reported attack. The exchange comes amid renewed fighting and a Houthi-declared maritime blockade that has raised concerns over the Bab al-Mandab shipping route.

16 Sep 2026, 04:35 AM
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