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PM Narendra Modi asks space-faring nations to choose co-operation over confrontation

The Prime Minister highlighted the cost-effective missions of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its capabilities to serve farmers and fishermen, weather forecasting, disaster management, and navigation

10 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Can a restaurant be shut down immediately for poor hygiene? What food-safety law says

Can a food-safety authority immediately suspend a licence when it finds violations, or must it first give the business an opportunity to rectify them? What happens to the consumer if they sustain an injury?

10 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
Australias plan to let users opt out of social media algorithms | Explained

Why does Australia want people to opt out of algorithm-driven feed? What have social media companies said? Do other countries have similar laws?

10 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
23,000 crore to keep the taps on: what Visakhapatnams data centre boom will cost in water storage

A proposal to the Chief Minister seeks a 10-15 tmc ft expansion of the Yeleru reservoir and five balancing reservoirs of 5 tmc ft each on up to 12,500 acres, fed from the Polavaram Left Main Canal

10 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Will not transfer case from Delhi HC as things have started moving: SC on Satya Niketan building collapse

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta urged the Bench not to transfer the case from the high court as civic authorities were acting in a more focused manner

10 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
DMK fields Sethu Selvam for Thattanchavady bypoll in Puducherry

Following his expulsion from CPI in 2025 over allegations of financial impropriety, Mr. Selvam contested as an Independent from Thattanchavady during the April 2026 polls.

10 Sep 2026 4:43 pm
Water crisis: KWA to boost Aluva WTP output; Kochi to get additional 10 MLD water

According to KWA officials, new motor pump sets will be installed at the WTP

10 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
SC asks Centre to reconsider NEET-SS qualifying percentile cut-off

Court expresses concern over vacant NEET-SS seats; Centre says it is willing to conduct a stray round but had decided against lowering the qualifying percentile

10 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
Judicial officer raising his voice at judges is gross indiscipline, says Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a plea by Dilip S. Ghumare, a judicial officer from Maharashtra, challenging a Bombay High Court order initiating contempt proceedings against him for committing an inexcusable act with impunity in open court

10 Sep 2026 4:32 pm
Watch: 100 days of Suvendu Adhikaris government: A report card | Talking politics with Nistula Hebbar

What has changed in West Bengal after 100 days of Suvendu Adhikaris government? In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar looks at the governments first 100 days, its key decisions and priorities, and the political challenges it faces. What has the government delivered so far, and what could shape the politics of West Bengal in the months ahead?

10 Sep 2026 4:32 pm
Temporary ban on DJ parties in Coimbatore

Senior officers said that the restriction was imposed after the police found that some of the FL3 and FL2 licensed bars and clubs in the city were conducting such parties without intimating the police

10 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
Telangana Govt created corpus of 240 crore for Employees Health Scheme

Telangana government is also implementing 1 crore accidental cover for employees, says Deputy Chief Minister in Assembly

10 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
College, university teachers oppose Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Teachers, belonging to different associations, said the passing of the Bill will lead to commercialisation of education and undermine the State-run education system meant to provide scope for the general public to pursue higher education

10 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
China confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agenda

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal will be holding discussions on the sidelines of the event

10 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
Keralam Minister promises hi-tech upgrade for Forest department

Shibu Baby John says the department will be modernised with advanced technology, equipment and vehicles to meet the changing needs of forest protection

10 Sep 2026 4:12 pm
Ganesh Agamans in Hyderabad draw huge crowds

Agaman is not new, but the scale of the celebrations is touching a different level this year, says Shashidhar Ravinuthala, general secretary of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti

10 Sep 2026 4:10 pm
Offshore floating platform proposed along Keralam coast to protect coastline, harness clean energy

Project aims at mitigating impact of rough sea conditions while harnessing renewable energy from waves, winds and solar radiation, along with promoting sustainable blue economy development

10 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
Supreme Court notice to Centre on PIL seeking uniform, time-bound probe for child kidnapping cases

Petition highlights urgent need for standardized investigative protocols and dedicated courts to combat systemic failures in child kidnapping cases

10 Sep 2026 3:59 pm
Indias coal demand expected to jump 4.2%, record output ahead: IEA

The IEA attributed the dynamics to the governments efforts to address elevated demand by focussing on enhancing domestic supply and reduce import dependence.

10 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
Minor gives birth in Machilipatnam; police register POCSO case, CWC to take up

Mother and child are well, officials say; the Child Welfare Committee has asked the police to produce them before it and investigate

10 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
CSIR-CCMB Chief Scientist Govindhaswamy Umapathy elected as Fellow of Indian National Science Academy

His research has significantly advanced the understanding of wildlife health and conservation.

10 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
Meet Yathra Kudumbam, a travel group comprising those who have been part of KSRTCs budget tourism trips

The travel group, with over 300 members, undertakes trips in KSRTC buses to spots that are not in the itinerary of Budget Tourism Cell of the Corporation

10 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Beyond Fort St. George: Tamil Nadu governments quest for an Assembly-Secretariat site is more than a century old

Somehow, the Fort had such an appeal that the legislature kept coming back to the historic 17th-century vestige of the colonial era

10 Sep 2026 3:46 pm
10 Sep 2026 3:37 pm
Wayanad township houses on schedule, to be completed by Oct 31: Keralam Minister Siddique

He was responding to reporters following a protest by survivors in Kalpetta in Wayanad, who alleged that construction of the township was progressing slowly

10 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
Watch: Trump promises $5,000 payout if Republicans win Congress | U.S. mid-term elections

Trump proposed a $5,000 Trump dividend for every American if Republicans retain control of Congress in Novembers midterm elections. The plan could cost about $1.35 trillion, though its legality and implementation remain unclear.

10 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Andhra reservoirs at 57%: Naidu tells Collectors drinking water cannot be compromised

Storage stood at 85% this time last year, the Chief Minister tells the eighth Collectors Conference

10 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
Watch: Iran is desperate: Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end immediately after the November midterm elections, claiming Tehran is trying to influence the vote. The conflict has entered its seventh month, with tensions rising after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since July.

10 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
UN on Strait of Hormuz: Restore and respect freedom of navigation

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has expressed deep concern over recent escalations in the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on commercial ships and threats to energy infrastructure. Through spokesperson Stphane Dujarric, the UN called on all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and resolve disputes using diplomatic channels.

10 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion | Analysis

Businesses in both countries continue to face hurdles, including investments stalled by regulations, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment, underlining the gap between diplomatic progress and economic ties, analysts say

10 Sep 2026 3:27 pm
Tamil Nadus decade of debt: 309% increase brings repayment pressure and fresh borrowings, says CAG report

A large chunk of debt is scheduled for repayment within a relatively short to medium term of seven years; it could limit development and force the State to rely heavily on fresh borrowings during these years, the CAG cautions

10 Sep 2026 3:22 pm
Vegetables from Telangana are not accepted due to rampant use of chemicals and fertilisers: Agriculture Minister

Vegetable cultivation down from three lakh acres to 50,000 acres, says Telangana Agriculture Minister

10 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia | The Hindu Editorial

The Iran war is plunging the region in an economic and security abyss

10 Sep 2026 3:12 pm
Rhythm coffee: Chennais hidden brew for coffee lovers

Rhythm Coffee in Alwarpet serves Vaanam, Solai, Kairee and Maalai, four speciality roasts from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

10 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
SNDP microfinance case: Kerala HC summons Additional Chief Secretary over delay in sanction to prosecute dept official

Justice A. Badharudeen notes that Backwards Classes Welfare Department had not complied with the courts previous direction to consider the request for sanction to prosecute the official

10 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Telangana Govt to construct new Haj House near Shamshabad international airport

Deputy Chief Minister says 86.5 cr would be spent for the purpose

10 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
England vs Pakistan 3rd Test: Host bowls out new-look Pakistan for 133 on Day 1

Josh Tongue claimed 4-42 while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared six wickets

10 Sep 2026 2:56 pm
Ladakh Marathon 2026: Five runners, six races, and their tips for going the distance

Five runners share their training strategies, race-day lessons and tips for tackling the Ladakh Marathons high-altitude races, from the marathon in Leh to the Khardung La Challenge and Silk Route Ultra at elevations of up to 17,982 feet.

10 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

Synchronous flowering and die-off can open the door to invasive weeds, fuel wildfires, trigger rodent surges and push elephants into farmland, says Kerala Forest Research Institute study

10 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins

All four English clubs won their opening games; Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick for PSG; Raphinha scores two for Barcelona

10 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
The viral 80s AI trend comes with a price

Your retro glow up may not just warm your heart; it would also warm the planet!

10 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Political leaders, fisherfolk oppose choice of Pattinapakkam as site for Tamil Nadus new Secretariat

PMK leader Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss and AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticise the move by the State government.

10 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Why Apples foldable iPhone Duo costs 2,99,900 in India

The Apple iPhone Duos pricing has already become a talking point as the 2TB variant costs almost as much as a hatchback Maruti car

10 Sep 2026 2:47 pm
Bengal CID detains Abhishek Banerjees aide Sumit Roy after Supreme Court rejects anticipatory bail plea in land case

The Supreme Court on September 10, 2026 rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Sumit Roy in the Salboni land scam case where West Bengal govt land was allegedly sold and the sale proceeds deposited in the partys account

10 Sep 2026 2:39 pm
SMU and LSE say universities and global academic culture should prioritise purpose and people

SMU and LSE say universities and global academic culture should prioritise purpose and people

10 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Telangana raises upper age limit by three years for constable and equivalent posts

The relaxation is in addition to the seven-year relaxation already granted through earlier orders in May and August

10 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
As Security Returns to the Spotlight, How Does BIT Make Trust Verifiable?

As Security Returns to the Spotlight, How Does BIT Make Trust Verifiable?

10 Sep 2026 2:31 pm
ISB Marks 25 Years with 100% Scholarships for International PGP Candidates

ISB Marks 25 Years with 100% Scholarships for International PGP Candidates

10 Sep 2026 2:31 pm