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Assam Cabinet approves Rules for compulsory Muslim marriage registration

Rules operationalise registration framework stipulated under 2024 law that replaced colonial-era legislation; new law sets age requirements for marriage, replaces licensed qazis with government registrars

24 Sep 2026 10:34 pm
If I were pardoned one murder, first person I would shoot is Gyanesh Kumar: VIP chief Mukesh Sahani on CEC

At a press conference, he points out that as law-abiding citizens one would not commit such an extreme act; he says Election Commission has turned into an arm of the BJP and that Gyanesh Kumar should have some shame

24 Sep 2026 10:32 pm
Ahead of festivals, Centre cuts import duty on edible oils

The Centre expects that the reduction in BCD on crude edible oils will lower their landed cost and facilitate transmission of the benefit through the domestic supply chain

24 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
U.S. Ambassador, Indian Army commander witness firing demonstration

The training reflected the ability of the armies to plan, coordinate, and execute complex activities together, while enhancing interoperability and mutual confidence, the Indian Army said

24 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
Yemen says govt. forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden route

The steep, winding mountain pass, known as Hejat al-Abd, is a lifeline for forces fighting on behalf of Yemens government, which has been hemmed in by a lightning Houthi advance this month linked to the Iran war

24 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
KTU Syndicate decides against approving proposal for Pro Vice-Chancellor

The V-C had reportedly included on the agenda of the Syndicate meeting a proposalto appoint Biju, a retired Professor of the Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, as the PV-C

24 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
The many categories of SIRs logical discrepancy list keep voters on toes

Up to 11 distinct categories of logical discrepancies have been identified and applied across various States and Union Territories in the third phase of the SIR, expanding from the original four categories initially used when the concept was introduced in West Bengal

24 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Samjads Half reimagines horror, action, gore and vampire mythology genres | TIFF 2026

Director Samjad and producer Ann Sariga Antony join Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 to discuss Half, the Malayalam-language vampire action thriller that premiered in TIFFs Midnight Madness section.

24 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
CM sets target of 5 million foreign, 100 million domestic tourists for Kerala

Curtains up on 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart; B2B event features 383 stalls showcasing the States tourism products; over 3,000 buyers have registered for the mart

24 Sep 2026 10:12 pm
Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief

APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the purview of the discom

24 Sep 2026 10:11 pm
INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna

According to Indian Navy, the exercise will comprise professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting activities

24 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Puri also mentioned that there is interest from outside for investing in Indias refineries though the country does not need it.

24 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Dorothy crew interview with The Hindu | Karthik Subbaraj | Keerthy Suresh | TIFF 2026

Acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joins actors Keerthy Suresh, Sanand and Rishikanth, alongside producer Guneet Monga, in conversation with Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026.

24 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Drought damages 62,985 hectares of onion crop in Karnataka; prices remain high

While onions are being sold at 50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between 65 and 70 a kg

24 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Bad weather grounds flights to Bhogapuram: four diverted on Wednesday, services cancelled on Thursday

IndiGo cancels both legs of its Vijayawada-Bhogapuram service, while Air India Express cancells both legs of its Hyderabad-Bhogapuram service, indicates flight-tracking data

24 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
SEBI eases settlement norms, overhauls PMS regulations to improve market efficiency

The regulator has also created a fast-track mechanism that allows cases to be settled without being referred to the High Powered Committee if the calculated settlement amount is below 10 lakh

24 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Samasthas latest moves reflect a cautious balancing approach

The appointment of P.P. Umer Musliar Koyyode as general secretary, replacing the late K. Alikutty Musliar, is being seen as part of Samastha president Syed Jifri Muthukoya Thangals effort to maintain a middle path

24 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kozhikode

The accused allegedly took the woman to a lodge in a car and reportedly assaulted her

24 Sep 2026 9:47 pm
Actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 75

In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles

24 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
Police officer suspended over alleged drunk driving

Four-wheeler reportedly hit three people, including a student returning home after a part-time job

24 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
Watch: If vote is stolen, legal structure is gone: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that vote chori leads to kanun chori, arguing that if votes are stolen, the legal structure and law-making system are also compromised. He also reiterated his criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

24 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
A.P. to hold five regional investment meets ahead of Partnership Summit in November

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to utilise the conferences, to be held from October 7 to 26, to attract investments, facilitate MoUs and highlight the investment potential of each region

24 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
111 sitting MPs and MLAs changed their political parties after being elected: ADR

The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), Trinamool and Congress together accounted for 64 (58%) of the 111 MPs/MLAs who changed parties; the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) led the list of parties that received the maximum number of lawmakers, with 32 (29%), followed by the BJP with 29 (26%) and the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) with 20 (18%)

24 Sep 2026 9:35 pm