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Three held after woman alleges abduction, assault over debt in Bengaluru

The accused also allegedly stripped her and recorded a video, according to the FIR. However, the police are verifying the claims.

4 Sep 2026 11:25 pm
Mining revenue rises 12.90% to 1,287 crore in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

Major mineral revenue rises 53.50%; State targets 3.70% share of GVA from mining by 2028-29

4 Sep 2026 11:24 pm
Coal stock management emerges as key challenge for thermal power producers

India may not need a complete overhaul of its coal-allocation policy, but it must stress on sharper implementation, and fixing accountability on power producers who may not be adhering to the stipulated norms for maintaining adequate coal inventory.

4 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
Tempers fly, traffic crawls as vehicle restrictions kick in on Bengaluru airport road

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) began enforcing its recent announcement of a ban on certain categories of vehicles on four elevated corridors in the city on Friday, with only the Airport Road flyover seeing a ban on two-wheelers

4 Sep 2026 11:17 pm
CPI(ML) Liberation to leverage education reform drive to reach young voters in Bihar, UP

The campaign builds on the momentum generated at Jantar Mantar and is an extension of efforts by the partys student wing, the AISA

4 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
All Indians on Mt. Kailash pilgrim trail have left China following flash floods in Nepal: MEA

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that 275 Indian nationals remain missing till now and 169 Indians have been rescued

4 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
Belgian PM pitches Port of Antwerp-Bruges as Indias trade gateway to Europe

Piyush Goyal says India-EU Free Trade Agreement will create opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers across India and Europe

4 Sep 2026 11:04 pm
From asteroid hunter to Maths wizard, 82 educators to receive National Teachers Awards

Teachers who engage in creative pedagogy and community leadership are in focus; among awardees are faculty in Indian Knowledge Systems, including Vaastu Shastra, the Bhagavad Gita, and integrating Sanskrit with AI

4 Sep 2026 10:54 pm
Supreme Court pushes for raising retirement age in district judiciary to 62 as case backlog exceeds five crore

Top court says it is crying need of the hour to stop attrition of experienced judicial talent otherwise access to justice would remain a mere chimera due to unfilled posts; only 7 States, including T.N and Karnataka, have responded positively to the SOS

4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
More than a week after Nepals deadliest flood disaster in years, heres what we know so far

More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams continue searching for the missing as authorities assess the scale of destruction. Heres a look at what caused the disaster, the latest casualty figures, and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
U.N. approves resolution in support of mapthat shows Africas true size

16th-century Mercator map diminishes size of Africa; Togo-led U.N. initiative to further African Union campaign for new map; West African nation aims to use Equal Earth map in schools by the end of the year; United States was the only country to vote against

4 Sep 2026 10:46 pm
A string of non-academic tasks take teachers away from classrooms

Non-academic tasks assigned to teachers, latest being SIR, has forced them to least engage in their primary responsibility in schools and colleges

4 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Ministers compensation demand

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must take the lead and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer

4 Sep 2026 10:43 pm
Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

4 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan directs APPCB to study water pollution in Godavari River

The APPCB will collect water samples from the Godavari, 15 main drains and 45 minor drains for scientific analysis to document the levels and sources of pollution

4 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
Vijayawada airport new terminal likely to be ready by October, says official

The new terminal to feature multi-level operations, six aerobridges, escalators, state-of-the-art technology and upgraded passenger amenities

4 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
A.P. High Court Bench will be set up in Kurnool, asserts Minister

Noting that the process of setting up a High Court bench involved legal procedures and protocols, the Minister appeals to the protesting advocates not to take hasty decisions

4 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
Little Krishnas steal the show at Janmashtami celebrations

Cultural programmes, Utti beating competitions and special pujas add to teh festive fervour

4 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
Relief for contract staff in Health Dept. as Andhra govt. responds to demands positively

Eligible staff working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals to get to 30 days of special leave after every 11 months of service; guidelines issued to address staff shortages

4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
Congress to expand Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign to more than 800 cities

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi to address 28 student interactions in the first phase of the campaign; plans to appoint coordinators to scale up the outreach

4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
A year into GBA, Bengaluru still awaits key governance institutions

The corporations are grappling with shortage of staff,officesand funds, while key institutions meant to drive the citys development and planning, such as the Economic Development Agency and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee, are far from becoming functional

4 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
From worksheets to videos: Teachers are using AI tools to teach and upskill students and themselves

AI has made most teachers jobs easy. I use AI to create differentiated worksheets for each student that have to be solved at the end of every chapter, says one teacher in the city

4 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
After hotels and clubs, PG kitchens come under the scanner of FSDA officials

As many as 64 PGs were inspected, and 23 PG owners were issued notices for failing to meet the food safety standards, while one PG dining area was sealed

4 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
NTA takes AICTE help to map facilities for setting up testing centres

AICTE has set a September 15 deadline for institutes to submit the details following a National Testing Agency directive to support the transition of national examinations to online and CBT modes

4 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Reflection of people's trust: Modi hails Meloni on becoming Italy's longest continuously serving PM

Giorgia Meloni, 49, has been Italy's Prime Minister since October 22, 2022. She is also the first woman to hold the position

4 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
CET: Third round provisional results announced, Choice 4 introduced

For the convenience of candidates who have newly been allotted seats in the third round, the authority has, for the first time, introduced a Choice-4 option.

4 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Congress plans organisational revamp in U.P. ahead of Assembly polls

Congress finalises new District Congress Committee presidents as it seeks to strengthen its organisation in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Assembly elections

4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
KRMB panel meet fails to arrive at consensus on water-sharing

Full-fledged meeting of the river board likely in the last week this month; Telangana says AP drawing large quantities of water unilaterally

4 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
Watch: CJP protest: Delhi police detains Swatantra Bharadwaj, adds SC/ST charges | Above the Fold | Sept 4, 2026

A protest by the Cockroach Janta Party outside a Delhi police station has led to upgraded charges in the case involving the alleged assault on student activist Nishu Aazads father, Sanjay. The accused, Swatantra Bharadwaj, was detained hours after police assured protesters he would be arrested within 72 hours.

4 Sep 2026 9:41 pm
Krishna Janmashtami fills Hyderabad with colour, music and midnight prayers

Temples across the city draw devotees through the day for abhishekams, bhajans, kirtans and cultural programmes, while neighbourhoods take on a festive glow

4 Sep 2026 9:37 pm