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Two Andhra Medical College PG students found dead within five days; probe on

A final-year General Medicine student and a first-year ENT student found dead four days apart; the Commissioner of Police orders a detailed inquiry into both deaths

30 Sep 2026 1:55 pm
Indian academias drift from reason to ritual

Academic institutions must remain spaces for scepticism, dissent and fearless inquiry

30 Sep 2026 1:55 pm
30 Sep 2026 1:54 pm
Shiva Cement to merge with parent JSW Cement

The transaction is expected to be completed within 12-14 months, subject to timely receipt of regulatory approvals

30 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Industry status to Malayalam cinema: Single-window clearance for shooting, lower power tariffs for cinema halls among proposals mooted by film bodies

Keralam govt forwards proposals by various film bodies to departments concerned ahead of finalising draft industry policy for Malayalam cinema

30 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Loud blast heard from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals premises, boiler explosion suspected

It is being said that one of the boilers in the refinery premises exploded causing the blast and resulting in the smoke.

30 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
APSPDCL first discom in Andhra to cross one lakh rooftop solar connections, all for SC and ST homes

The 210-MW capacity added under the Utility-Led Aggregation model puts Andhra Pradesh fourth among States in solar installations; the Southern Discom aims for 2.07 lakh homes across nine districts

30 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
Vande Bharat Express from Bengaluru to Goa via Mangaluru: Railway Minister

Sources said the Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (26655) is likely to depart Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru at 6.05 am to reach Madgaon in Goa at 7.15 pm

30 Sep 2026 1:20 pm
Who is Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

Justice Surya Kant will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years

30 Sep 2026 1:19 pm
Sahil Wakodes death: Parents continue hunger strike for third day; Youth Congress workers join

While late students father, Ravindra Wakode, refused to speak to the media, the familys lawyer said they have not received any response from the government so far over their demands

30 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
12-member U.P. family rescued from alleged bonded labour in Hyderabad

The family cooked and defecated inside rooms. They were allegedly forced to work seven days a week, faced physical and verbal abuse when unable to work or asked for wages.

30 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
Antilia bomb scare case: HC Bench recuses from hearing NIA's appeal against bail to ex-policeman Sachin Vaze

HC Bench recuses from NIAs appeal against bail for Sachin Vaze in Antilia case, directing assignment to another panel as questions linger over evidence and timing of witness statements

30 Sep 2026 1:14 pm
Back-to-back attacks on Congress offices in Thiruvananthapuram spark political tensions in Keralam

Attacks come against backdrop of tense Statewide standoff between Youth Congress activists and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha supporters after Congress workers waved black flags as Union Home Minister Amit Shahs convoy passed through Kollam on September 26

30 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Asian Games 2026: Mens team defends title as Indian compound archers complete hat-trick of golds

The Indian team was two points down but showed nerves of steel to make a thrilling comeback in the end

30 Sep 2026 1:12 pm
Two Tirupati town planning officers suspended over crane accident that killed three

A preliminary inquiry finds the builder dug beyond the area earmarked and ignored setback norms on DBR Hospital Road; the Commissioner orders a check on the strength of the municipal school next door

30 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
Project Maya: Indian short-form anime series set for premiere

Canvas is gearing up to drop Project Maya in the first week of October Indias first original short-form anime, built entirely by Indian creators

30 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Punjab grappling with serious drug problem due to poor governance of Aapda government: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the people of Punjab are waging a decisive battle against drugs, and to unite the State in eradicating them, the BJP launched the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' on September 18

30 Sep 2026 1:02 pm
'Astonishing U-turn': Congress slams Centre for moving SC to 'stay hearings' on Great Nicobar project

One faint glimmer of hope is provided by the five different petitions filed by public-spirited citizens and civil society groups that are pending in the Calcutta High Court, the former Environment Minister said

30 Sep 2026 12:54 pm
When Fortran ran for the first time

On September 20, 1954, the first successful test compilation and execution of a computer program using Fortran took place. Built by a team of pioneers in computer programming and led by John Backus, it wasnt until 1957 that Fortran was finally ready. A.S.Ganesh pulls out his punch cards to hand you the story of Backus and what he built

30 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Indian Coast Guard seizes drugs worth over 3,000 crore from Iranian boat

The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS and central intelligence agencies, seized 526 kg of high-grade methamphetamine and heroin worth over 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. The vessel was intercepted west of Lakshadweep after surveillance and a pursuit. Five Pakistani crew members were detained, and the vessel and seized drugs were brought to Mumbai for further investigation.

30 Sep 2026 12:49 pm
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Review | Only a few standout strengths to its name

There are meaningful strengths, and they make the Redmi 17 Pro Max a dependable phone for people who value endurance and durability above everything else

30 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
Mahua Moitra's plea in SC alleging eviction from circuit house to be heard on October 1

On the night of August 14, Mahua Moitra claimed in a social media post that a large crowd had gathered outside the circuit house, shouting Jai Shri Ram slogans after she refused to leave the premises

30 Sep 2026 12:45 pm
Inquiry committee into Gulmarg Gondola mishap recommends extra rescue wheel, training for guides as first responders

The committee also recommended training in vertical rescue operations, which are rope-based rescues, for registered ski guides, tourist guides, photographers and pony owners

30 Sep 2026 12:44 pm
2020 Delhi riots case: Delhi High Court refuses bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

A Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Dinesh Bhatt dismissed the duos third bail applications in the case

30 Sep 2026 12:38 pm
Telangana ends 2026 Southwest Monsoon with 17% deficient rainfall, 38% lower than 2025

The shortfall was spread across all four months of the season. The impact was uneven across Telangana.

30 Sep 2026 12:37 pm
Supreme Court to hear West Bengal plea against bail to Nandigram Congress candidate on October 5

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for West Bengal, said a listing on October 5 would make the petition infructuous. The polling was scheduled the next day, on October 6

30 Sep 2026 12:27 pm
Calcutta HC dismisses ISF's plea challenging EC's reassignment of 'envelope' poll symbol to another party

The ISF had moved the High Court claiming that the 'envelope' symbol, with which it contested the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2026 assembly elections, was reassigned to the DTC despite its objection

30 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
2021 Antilia bomb scare case: Mumbai court grants bail to ex-policeman Sachin Vaze

NIA court questions UAPA applicability, noting lack of evidence that the Ambanis were terrorised or that the SUVs contents constituted a terrorist act, while confirming Hirans death as separate from terrorism

30 Sep 2026 12:23 pm
Ex-IAS officer found dead at home in Bhopal

An investigation was underway to ascertain the motive behind the murder, the police said the role of a domestic help was suspected

30 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Reward CEC with Bharat Ratna for delivering West Bengal to BJP: J&K CM

The Chief Minister said the Election Commission of India (ECI) should do some soul-searching as the charges against the poll panel were not levelled by any political party

30 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
What is the Mamallan Reservoir project in Tamil Nadu and why is it being opposed? Explained

The project, whose construction began during the erstwhile DMK regime, has raised concerns among fishing communities, residents, and environmental groups over its potential impact on wetlands, fisheries, and local hydrology

30 Sep 2026 12:20 pm
Nocturne trailer: Liev Schreiber hunts Stephen Grahams serial killer in Apple TVs new crime thriller

Liev Schreiber plays an ex-soldier turned homicide detective whose quiet new life is disrupted by the return of a notorious killer played by Stephen Graham

30 Sep 2026 12:12 pm
Accept voter documents on WhatsApp, verify at homes if needed: Maharashtra poll body to BLOs

Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam directed poll officials to accept voter documents on WhatsApp during the SIR exercise, as claims and objections deadline is extended to October 12

30 Sep 2026 12:05 pm
Who is attending INDIA Bloc meet today? Mamata Banerjee, other top leaders gather in Delhi over EC row

As the INDIA bloc gathers on September 30, here is a look at the key leaders in attendance and the notable allies skipping the meeting.

30 Sep 2026 12:03 pm
Living on defence land for generations, Secunderabad Cantonment residents seek freehold titles

The demand of Cantonment Vikas Manch is part of a broader four-point proposal for restructuring the civilian areas of cantonments

30 Sep 2026 11:58 am
Christa Pike set to become first woman executed by Tennessee in two centuries

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an 11th-hour bid for a stay of execution, which is set to take place at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, the state capital

30 Sep 2026 11:56 am
SIT to probe violence at Kolkatas SRFTI, first report on October 1

Violence erupted at the campus of SRFTI on September 27 as member of Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) a right-wing consumer group, who were holding an event inside the campus clashed with students of institute

30 Sep 2026 11:54 am
Asian Games 2026: Lovlina to fight for gold, Priya signs off with bronze medal

Lovlina Borgohain becomes the first Indian woman boxer to reach back-to-back Asian Games finals, assuring India of at least a silver

30 Sep 2026 11:48 am
Government notifies new CAFE-3 norms for passenger vehicles

The new norms will apply to new passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India, the Power Ministry said in a statement

30 Sep 2026 11:48 am
ED seizes crores in cash, gold, and silver in Donkey Route case

Enforcement Directorate uncovers illegal immigration syndicate targeting Indian nationals to the U.S.

30 Sep 2026 11:47 am
U.S. to hike EB-5 Green Card fees

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will more than double filing fees for the investor visa programme, effective November 30, 2026

30 Sep 2026 11:46 am
U.S troops leave Iraq: How a 23 year military presence unfolded | Explained

U.S. forces are set to leave their last bases in Iraq, bringing an end to a 23-year military presence that began with the 2003 invasion that removed Saddam Hussein from power. From the years of insurgency and the 2011 withdrawal to the rise of Islamic State and the return of U.S. troops in 2014, here is how Americas military role in Iraq unfolded and why concerns over Iraqs security remain.

30 Sep 2026 11:44 am
U.S. donkey route case: ED probe reveals human traffickers used fake visas to send Indians abroad

During the searches so far, the ED says it has seized forged emigration stamps of various foreign countries, visa templates, various other related papers, and digital devices

30 Sep 2026 11:42 am
U.S. to impose visa restrictions on Indian travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration

Announcement by the U.S. State Department spokesperson cited efforts to cut off alien smuggling networks and explained that the policy is global and applies even to Visa Waiver Program qualifiers.

30 Sep 2026 11:41 am