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Namma BMTC 2.0 app now available for iPhone users

The Namma BMTC 2.0 app was unveiled by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during an event marking 100 days of the Congress government in Karnataka recently

19 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
ED takes IAS officer, intermediary into custody in KPSC recruitment scam probe

ED had earlier sought their custody after the CID arrested them and produced them before a court. The two had reportedly been questioned by the CID for three days

19 Sep 2026 5:39 pm
Political, religious leaders protest against Tantra in Silence event in Kashmirs Gurez valley

A poster showed that Swami Dhyan Sumit, who heads the Shree Rajneesh Foundation, is scheduled to attend the event titled Tantra in Silence from September 24 to 27 in Gurez valley in northern Kashmir

19 Sep 2026 5:18 pm
Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for increased air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Due to the short window for the Rabi crop (wheat) after the paddy harvest in October and November, many farmers burn their fields to quickly clear the crop residue

19 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Tulu as additional official language of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in Karnataka| Explained

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner has recognised Tulu as an independent language of India ever since the department was established, and the Census Report gives statistics about Tulu speakers as a separate linguistic community

19 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Mamatas Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later

Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, a former TMC MLA, told reporters in his Murshidabad home earlier in the day, It is becoming difficult for me to motivate grassroots workers who have been facing regular harassment.

19 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
Early warning system Nepal's top priority: PM Shah

The Bhotekoshi flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal

19 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
Congress questions timing of candidates arrest ahead of Nandigram bypoll

Pawan Khera, head of the Congresss media department, told PTI that it was a matter of concern that the West Bengal Police had arrested the partys nominee when the cases against him were old

19 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Top U.S., China negotiators to hold final preparatory talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Although Beijing is yet to officially announce the trip, U.S. media reports have said that Mr. Xi is expected to arrive on September 23 and meet Mr. Trump the following day

19 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar promises to stand by farmers on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

At public consultation in Tirthahalli, CM instructs Forest Department not to issue notices of eviction to traditional cultivators

19 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
DTC drivers strike over wage increase, other demands enters fifth day

Drivers continued the protest despite assurances from the Delhi government, and the deployment of permanent drivers has had limited impact

19 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
828 CCTV cameras non-functional at Odishas police stations, outposts

Odisha police seek immediate release of funds to restore surveillance system

19 Sep 2026 4:48 pm
Supreme Court acquits public servant in corruption case, cites 'impatience' of CBI in probe

The Bench said the jurisprudence governing offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act has evolved on the fundamental premise that criminality does not arise merely because money changes hands

19 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Ansell to manufacture gloves at Perundurai plant for key global markets

The plant will make gloves to supply to markets such as the U.S. and the U.K.

19 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Karnatakas Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar starts day with visit to Mangaluru fishing harbour

He told reporters that the government has framed four new policies for Mangaluru, and an investment of 32,000 crore will be made in the region

19 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
Retired Madras HC judge relinquishes 3-lakh monthly honorarium offered by Tamil Nadu govt. for Sezhumai Karuvoolam operation

He decides to supervise the court-initiated operation for eradicating the exotic and invasive species seemai karuvelam without accepting any remuneration or personal benefit

19 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
The Hindu Foundation Day marked at Hyderabad school

Former Executive Director of APSRTC M.V.Nagavender Rao, a staunch reader of The Hindu has been organising similar programmes for over a decade now

19 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
1965 Indo-Pak war hero Flight Lieutenant A.T. Cooke dies, IAF pays tribute

The Vir Chakra awardee passed away in Delhi on September 18, a senior official said

19 Sep 2026 4:00 pm
New, sophisticated drugs did not move the needs on hearts attacks, strokes: what this teaches us

Drugs built against specific biomarkers hsCRP and Lp(a) both failed to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes, in recent clinical trials. Cardiovascular medicine teaches us again and again that the interventions with the best evidence are still the boring ones: eat well, move, dont smoke, stay lean

19 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games

Politics in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan had already entered into the Asian Games, says OCA president

19 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Man wanted in a murder case in Tiruvottiyur apprehended after 19 years

The man was among five persons arrested in 2007 in connection with the murder of Pandiyamani in Tiruvottiyur; however, after securing bail, he failed to appear before the court

19 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
Government can bear cost of maintaining UPI network: BJD MP Santrupt Misra

Santrupt Misra said the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates UPI, has large financial banks and platforms as its shareholders and promoters

19 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
Sri Lankan lawmaker seeks Modis intervention in Saudi case involving Tamil youth

The appeal concerns Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan national, whose family has claimed that he was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a social media post allegedly amounting to blasphemy

19 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
19 Sep 2026 3:26 pm
Tamil, friendship and music: The many lives of Hiphop Tamizha Adhi

Ahead of the release of his Meesaya Murukku 2, Hiphop Tamizha Adhi speaks about how the film speaks about the challenges Tamil indie artists face, the joys of working with friends, and what lies ahead for his Tamizhanda Movement

19 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
Premalu, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit makers announce next film titled Picnic

Directed by debutant Kiran Josey, the film is produced by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran

19 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Entry to Kambathrayan Giri temple restricted on Purattasi Saturdays over recent forest fire

The fire had damaged grasslands and small vegetation, while rocks in some areas remained highly heated. Burnt vegetation, loose soil, and rocks could pose a risk of slips, falls and falling rocks, the Forest Dept. said

19 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi

PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters virtually to newly selected youth, who will join various government departments and organisations

19 Sep 2026 3:12 pm
Watch: Trump on banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico: I dont think a court should allow fake news

U.S. President Donald Trump defended the idea of restricting CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying courts should not allow what he described as fake news to be published repeatedly.

19 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Devotees offer prayers at Mumbais Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on sixth day of Ganesh Chaturthi

Devotees gathered at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai to offer prayers on the sixth day of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Large numbers of devotees visited the iconic pandal to seek blessings and participate in the festivities.

19 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Youth dies of electric shock during Vinayaka idol immersion

K. Bharat Kumar collapsed while giving connection to the sound system to the DJ machine on September 18

19 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Vinayaka idol immersion: Restrictions imposed on movement of vehicles in Puducherry town

The immersion of idols will take place on the beach front near the Old Court Complex on Sunday evening

19 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
UWA opens Mumbai Campus; MBA course to commence from November

UWA will also open a campus in Chennai in October 2026

19 Sep 2026 3:04 pm
Watch: Trump signs law authorising 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a law allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. India said it is monitoring the developments and will take necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests.

19 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
Dorothy trailer: Childhood buddies turn rivals in Karthik Subbarajs gangster-drama

With a soundtrack composed by Illaiyaraaja, the film stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in pivotal roles

19 Sep 2026 2:57 pm
Watch: Indias COP21 commitments achieved ahead of schedule, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. He highlighted Indias progress in non-fossil fuel energy, solar capacity and efforts to curb carbon emissions.

19 Sep 2026 2:56 pm
Despite zoonotic disease threat, Keralams proposed veterinary public health wing yet to take shape

A dedicated veterinary public health section was among the recommendations of Gita N. Potty panel cleared by Oommen Chandy Cabinet in 2016

19 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

Reports said the Indian embassy in Japan had helped reach out to around 2,000 families in Nagoya, some of whom are prepared to help

19 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Prannoy says Aichi-Nagoya likely his last Asian Games, keeps LA 2028 door open

The former world No. 6, however, has not completely closed the door on another major assignment, with the Los Angeles Olympics still a possibility if he feels he can remain competitive

19 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Five BSF personnel injured after vehicle overturns on Jammu-Srinagar highway

The injured were identified as Sub-Inspector Ghar Singh, driver Shamim Ahmed, and Constables Sunil Kumar, Parshtum Kumar and Chandan Yadhav

19 Sep 2026 2:47 pm