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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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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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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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Centre designates Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
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Centre designates Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA

The Union Home Ministry has designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network, led by UAE-based Shahzad Bhatti, as a terrorist organisation under the UAPA, making it the 46th group on the list. The notification cites smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics, the radicalisation of youth and threats to internal security, but does not detail specific cases.

16 Sep 2026, 01:45 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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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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UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,012 Posts Notified, Registration Begins September 16
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UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,012 Posts Notified, Registration Begins September 16

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has notified 15,012 teacher posts across the Basic and Secondary Education departments, including 11,508 Assistant Teacher (Urban), 897 Assistant Teacher and 2,607 Post Graduate Teacher vacancies. Registration for Assistant Teacher posts opens on September 16, while PGT registration begins on September 18, with examinations scheduled in December.

16 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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Bengaluru Rain: Key Junctions Flooded, Peak-Hour Traffic Gridlocked, Cab Fares Surge
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Bengaluru Rain: Key Junctions Flooded, Peak-Hour Traffic Gridlocked, Cab Fares Surge

Heavy rain during Tuesday's evening peak hour inundated key junctions across Bengaluru, halting traffic and forcing commuters to pay sharply higher fares for cabs and autorickshaws. A compound wall collapsed at a military campus in Domlur and trees were uprooted at several places, though no injuries were reported. Civic agencies and traffic police cleared stagnant water at multiple points, but travel times stretched to nearly double the usual.

16 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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Militants torch houses in Manipur's Kangpokpi; CRPF foils six-hour attack
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Militants torch houses in Manipur's Kangpokpi; CRPF foils six-hour attack

Suspected militants attacked Chawangkining Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday night, burning two houses as CRPF personnel exchanged fire with them for nearly six hours. The attack came hours after two Kuki women were shot dead in Tamenglong district. Legislators from the Naga and Kuki communities condemned both incidents, though no group has claimed responsibility and officials have not identified the attackers.

16 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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Congress Calls New UPI Merchant Fee 'Trump Appeasement' as NPCI Sets 0.4% MDR
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Congress Calls New UPI Merchant Fee 'Trump Appeasement' as NPCI Sets 0.4% MDR

The National Payments Corporation of India has introduced a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, 2026, while consumers remain exempt. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the move as 'Trump appeasement' and questioned whether it is meant to help US card companies compete with UPI. The government has described the step as necessary for the sustainability of the UPI ecosystem.

16 Sep 2026, 05:44 AM
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CDSCO flags two imported whitening creams: unauthorised in India, heavy metals beyond limits
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CDSCO flags two imported whitening creams: unauthorised in India, heavy metals beyond limits

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has warned consumers against using two imported cosmetic creams — Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, both labelled "Made in Pakistan" — after tests found them unauthorised for sale in India and carrying heavy metals beyond specified limits. Sellers and distributors have been told to stop selling, distributing or advertising the products, and consumers have been advised to buy only authorised cosmetics bearing licence, batch and registration details.

16 Sep 2026, 02:19 AM
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Tamil Nadu Secretariat Plan Near Marina Beach Raises Environmental, Livelihood Concerns
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Tamil Nadu Secretariat Plan Near Marina Beach Raises Environmental, Livelihood Concerns

The Tamil Nadu government's proposed new Secretariat and Assembly complex near Chennai's Marina Beach has drawn opposition from environmentalists, fishing communities, and some ruling party allies. Concerns include environmental damage to the fragile coast, threats to fishing livelihoods, and housing insecurity for local communities. The project also reignites a political debate over the need for a new seat of government.

16 Sep 2026, 02:20 AM
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India Expresses Concern Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Stresses Regional Stability
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India Expresses Concern Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Stresses Regional Stability

India on Tuesday expressed serious concern over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian infrastructure, calling them 'unacceptable' and warning of threats to regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attacks undermine peace and hoped for early restoration of stability. The remarks came amid escalating Middle East tensions and search efforts for a missing Indian national after a ship attack off Oman.

16 Sep 2026, 02:25 AM
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Chargers, Roadside Help, Repairs: Three Gaps That Could Slow India's EV Push
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Chargers, Roadside Help, Repairs: Three Gaps That Could Slow India's EV Push

Cheaper batteries and government incentives alone will not make electric vehicles a mass-market choice in India, says ReadyAssist CMO Varun R. He identifies roadside assistance, reliable charging and trained EV technicians as the three gaps that matter most after purchase. While public charging stations have grown from 29,151 to 52,718, service and support networks outside major cities remain thin.

16 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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US Plans $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel, Including 2,000-Pound MK-84s
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US Plans $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel, Including 2,000-Pound MK-84s

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel that includes 20,000 MK-84 and 20,000 BLU-117 2,000-pound bombs, along with I-2000 Penetrator warheads. Congress has been notified informally, and most of the cost would be covered by US foreign military financing. The 2,000-pound bomb has drawn scrutiny over civilian casualties in Gaza, where health authorities say more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed.

16 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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Jailed translator Satyam Verma reads, translates as Allahabad HC defers NSA bail plea
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Jailed translator Satyam Verma reads, translates as Allahabad HC defers NSA bail plea

Satyam Verma, a 64-year-old freelance translator and former journalist, has been in Greater Noida district jail for five months under the National Security Act over the April Noida workers’ protest. The Allahabad High Court has deferred his bail hearing to September 23, weeks after it quashed the NSA detention of another accused in the same case. His wife says he is keeping busy with reading and translation.

16 Sep 2026, 02:49 AM
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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Cost Merchants 0.4% from October 15; Small Vendors Stay Exempt
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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Cost Merchants 0.4% from October 15; Small Vendors Stay Exempt

The National Payments Corporation of India will levy a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI person-to-merchant payments above ₹2,000 from October 15, 2026, while person-to-person transfers and payments up to ₹2,000 remain free. Small merchants earning up to ₹1 lakh a month through UPI QR codes are exempt, and essential sectors such as Railways, telecom and fuel will pay a flat ₹5 per transaction.

15 Sep 2026, 03:30 PM
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Tramadol crackdown: violations found at 55 medical shops across Andhra Pradesh
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Tramadol crackdown: violations found at 55 medical shops across Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's Drug Control Administration found violations at 55 of 100 medical shops inspected across the State, after five persons were arrested in Eluru district for allegedly selling Tramadol injections without prescriptions. Two shops were found to have bought and sold large quantities of medicines without bills, and officials have said licences of those involved in illegal transactions will be cancelled.

15 Sep 2026, 03:35 PM
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Kerala launches AI portal Mukulam to give government school students free entrance-test coaching
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Kerala launches AI portal Mukulam to give government school students free entrance-test coaching

Kerala has launched Mukulam, an artificial intelligence-based portal that offers free entrance-exam preparation to government school students. Inaugurated by General Education Minister N. Samsudheen, it will cover tests such as NEET, JEE and CUET, with material in about 10 subjects. The platform, built by KITE, follows a pilot in 25 schools and is now open to all higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students in the State.

15 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Two solar-electric ro-ro ferries to join Kochi's water transport fleet by 2027
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Two solar-electric ro-ro ferries to join Kochi's water transport fleet by 2027

The State Water Transportation department will soon order two partly solar-powered electric ro-ro ferries from an Alappuzha boatyard for the Bolgatty–Vallarpadam corridor. Each ₹9.50-crore vessel will draw about 30% of its energy from 35-KW rooftop solar panels, and is expected to cut both running costs and noise compared with the diesel ferries now in service. Commissioning is expected in October 2027.

15 Sep 2026, 03:52 PM
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EU Plans Age-Based Curbs: Under-15s May Need a Parent's Approval for Social Media
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EU Plans Age-Based Curbs: Under-15s May Need a Parent's Approval for Social Media

The European Commission is preparing a proposal under an EU Kids Act that would set graded age limits for children's use of social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games. Under the plan, under-15s would need parental involvement, the youngest children would have parent-controlled accounts, and under-3s could be barred. The rules are still subject to negotiation with EU governments and the European Parliament.

15 Sep 2026, 05:02 AM
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Japan Hand Asian Games Squad Chance to Face World Champions India in Historic T20I
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Japan Hand Asian Games Squad Chance to Face World Champions India in Historic T20I

Japan will field their Asian Games squad for a historic one-off T20 International against world champions India at Sano on September 22, with Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming captaining the side. The match, played under the Suzuki Cup, marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic ties. Japan, ranked 41st, then travel to the Asian Games, where they face Afghanistan and Nepal in the group stage.

15 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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