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A.P. govt. to release two pending DAs; benefits enhanced for elderly pensioners

Government agrees to constitution of 12th Pay Revision Commission; surrender leave dues to be credited to employees accounts by Sankranti; monthly bill payments to NTR Vaidya Seva Trust from October

5 Sep 2026 6:38 pm
New super-speciality block at the Tiruchi govt. hospital almost ready, to be opened soon

The ground plus six floor block, which was allocated 110 crore, is set in an area of 2,10,000 sq. ft. and will have 600 beds; it is expected to ease the pressure on the old block of the hospital

5 Sep 2026 6:28 pm
5 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Geopolitics in a tea cup: the socio-political flavour of TanTea

In addition to the unique flavours that teas from the Government-run TanTea plantations and factory in The Nilgiris bring to the cup, the lingering taste comes from what the initiative represents: helping Tamil repatriates from Sri Lanka, from the 1970s onwards. T. Arunkumar who runs a TanTea dealership with three outlets in Chennai, along with his father S. Thiruvasagam, on the heady combination of empowerment and tea tasting

5 Sep 2026 6:22 pm
Palm oil found at Hyderabad dairy units manufacturing analogue paneer

FSSAI licences of three establishments were suspended and they were directed to stop business operations immediately in the interest of public health

5 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Gridlock on Trunk Road riles residents of Srirangam, motorists in Tiruchi

Daily commute between Srirangam and Chathiram bus stand has become a nightmare for the people; NHAI is expected to complete repair on Cauvery bridge on the bypass by mid-October

5 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Dissent is the cornerstone of democracy, says legal scholar

Mohan Gopal says attacks on freedoms under Article 19 reflect growing authoritarianism and must be firmly resisted

5 Sep 2026 6:16 pm
Climate scientist Krishna AchutaRao dies at 62

Among his key contributions were determining the degree to which observed climatic change could be attributed to human activity

5 Sep 2026 6:07 pm
Divine Delicacies to unravel history behind festive foods

Have you ever wondered about the history of theprasadamsoffered duringfestivals and in temples? This storytelling and food-tasting event explores their heritage

5 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Keralam launches probe into Kottayam MCH needle negligence case

Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna intervened in the matter and directed the department to conduct an inquiry, prompting inquiries from both the State and the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

5 Sep 2026 5:43 pm
Military technologys environmental impact: A birds nest made of fibre-optic cable

In an unusual wildlife story from Ukraine, a birds nest made with military-grade fibre-optic cable raises questions about the environmental legacy of modern warfare

5 Sep 2026 5:27 pm
Brought in for civilian use, Starlink is now integral to Ukraines war effort

Russias latest attempts to jam the satellite network are about more than disrupting internet access; Starlink sits behind drone operations, battlefield communications, and command networks that stretch across hundreds of kilometres of the war front

5 Sep 2026 5:25 pm
Crypto SIPs: How small-town millennials are increasingly dipping into crypto space

From the thrill of overnight riches that drove the crypto craze in 2021, investors in India are maturing in the way they invest, and a new tool that reflects this maturity is the crypto SIP

5 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
University of Kerala DSU launches digital portal to redefine student governance

The union is eyeing transparency and student participation with the new website.

5 Sep 2026 5:17 pm
President of India confers National Awards on teachers

President Droupadi Murmu said that education is the most effective means of realising the ideal of equality of opportunity enshrined in our Constitution

5 Sep 2026 4:53 pm
One hour of rain, hours of congestion: Gurugram's waterlogging woes persist

Heavy rain brought Gurugram traffic to a crawl on Saturday, with 36 mm of rainfall recorded in an hour, causing waterlogging across several key roads and junctions. The downpour disrupted traffic from Sarhaul Border to Rajiv Chowk and affected areas including Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension Road and Udyog Vihar

5 Sep 2026 4:48 pm
NIA Special Court convicts 10 accused in 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre

The case pertains to one of the deadliest Maoist attacks in the country, reported on May 25, 2013, when a large group of Maoists attacked a convoy of Congress leaders, around 10km from the Darbha police station in Sukma district

5 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Revanth and TCS announce 70,000 crore AI Data Centre in Future City, to be completed by June 2, 2028

it is biggest investment ever in Telangana by TCS; Chief Minister also set a deadline of June 2, 2028 for its completion

5 Sep 2026 4:42 pm
SIR notice: While West Bengal netas paid for flight tickets for their voters, what will those in Karnataka do?

Congress, BJP and JD(S) argue that thetight window between the issue of a notice and the hearing leaves them with little time to identify voters, inform them, or make arrangements for those who are not in live outside the State

5 Sep 2026 4:41 pm
Around 330 held in crackdown on fraudulent activities in Assam: DGP

DGP Harmeet Singh said those arrested were involved in various frauds and threatening people over the phone and extracting money

5 Sep 2026 4:40 pm
What are cancer vaccines and will they revolutionise treatment? | In Focus podcast

Dr. Narayana Subrmaniam explains to us what cancer vaccines are, what the tech behind them is, what kind of cancers they can potentially treat, and when they may possibly arrive in India.

5 Sep 2026 4:34 pm
Complete all monsoon preparedness works in Chennai by September-end, T.N. Chief Secretary instructs officials

Mr. Sai Kumar told officials to remove water hyacinth and silt obstructing the flow of rainwater through canals and culverts

5 Sep 2026 4:33 pm
Masked men block traffic at UKs Dover port amid anti-immigrant tensions

A group of masked men blocked the entrance to Britains busiest ferry port in Dover, bringing traffic to a standstill as police responded to what they called an ongoing public order incident. The protest caused a 6.4-kilometre traffic jam and came amid renewed tensions over immigration and Channel migrant crossings.

5 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Mohanlal and Vishnu Mohan's film gets titled 'Operation Ganga'

Operation Ganga refers to Indias evacuation mission launched to bring back Indian citizens, including thousands of students, who were stranded in Ukraine following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

5 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
5 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
Questions for the questioners a Teachers Day special quiz

Each and every one of you will be familiar with the idea of being questioned by teachers. In this quiz, we celebrate Teachers Day by posing questions to you about these questioners, their teaching methods and the places of learning. Got what it takes to crack them all?

5 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police

Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of Kochi City police say Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi

5 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Flyover at Ranasthalam likely to be ready in six months

Srikakulam District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar and other officials have been holding meetings regularly with officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the quick completion of the flyover at Ranasthalam

5 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Couple along with two children attempt to end their lives, wife rescued

The local fisherfolk noticed the family, while they were engaged in fishing in the Godavari River

5 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
U.S. Ambassador calls for severe consequences to stop West Bank violence

Our clear message is that crime is crime, terror is terror. When people do it, they should expect that they will have severe consequences, said Mike Huckabe, U.S. Ambassador to Israel

5 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Jantar Mantar assault case: Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested, remanded to 1-day police custody

The Hindutva influencer was sent to one-day police custody by Patiala House Court; a fresh POCSO FIR was registered over alleged online threats to minor

5 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
We face more problems from educated people: Karnataka Minister U.T. Khader

Government is trying to fill over 16,000 posts of teachers in government schools, and the problem faced by Guest teachers was also being addressed, he said

5 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
President Murmu Honours 82 Educators on Teachers Day | National Teachers Awards 2026

On Teachers Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Awards on 82 exceptional educators, recognising their dedication, innovation and contribution to education.

5 Sep 2026 3:45 pm
Overpriced popcorn, bottled water in multiplexes: Keralam govt agencies begin inspections

Based on inspections in Kochi, steps have been taken to issue notices to theatres that have not made free drinking water available, say officials

5 Sep 2026 3:39 pm