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Brick structure found in Kollidam riverbed traced to Sangam period, was used for water management: T.N. Archaeology Dept.

The structure became partly exposed after the water level in the Kollidam receded last month

9 Sep 2026 3:58 pm
Kolkata Muncipal Corporation suspends FSSAI license for 40 food outlets in the city

Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation Smita Pandey said that licences of about40 establishments have been suspended and they are giving them two weeks time for compliance.

9 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
AI researcher quits Anthropic, says frontier AI labs gambling with our lives

Jacob Coxons comments about working at Anthropic and the dangers of AI have ignited a wave of both agreement and criticism online

9 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Keralam private bus operators threaten strike over losses due to UDF govts Priyadarshini free travel scheme

Operators have sought an increase in bus fares, including student fares, a diesel subsidy, and measures to offset losses reportedly caused by KSRTC free-ride scheme for women

9 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
Student in M.P. falls after school van door opens suddenly, dies in hospital

Local citizens and parents have alleged that private educational institutions in the area are blatantly ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and safety standards

9 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Kolkata-based GRSE launches indigenous ocean research vessel 'Sagar Manthan'

A top government official said the 840-crore research vessel is expected to be ready for use by early 2028

9 Sep 2026 3:46 pm
DMK to stage demonstrations against Tamil Nadu CM Vijays remarks on Stalin in Assembly

Demonstrations will be staged at the partys headquarters in all districts on September 12

9 Sep 2026 3:45 pm
Tamil Nadus vehicle population crosses 4 crore as road fatalities remain high

A policy note tabled by Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said two-wheelers account for nearly 83.45% of the total vehicle population

9 Sep 2026 3:37 pm
Walk in with an idea, walk out with approvals: Kadapa opens Invest Kadapa centre

The centre at the Collectorate is to handle land allotment, approvals and coordination among departments for investors, and will seek investment in tourism, minerals, real estate and wind and solar power from other States

9 Sep 2026 3:34 pm
FDA suspends licences of IRCTC-linked kitchen, three ISKCON food outlets

Inspections in Mumbai find live cockroaches, rodent droppings and other food-safety violations at establishments serving railway passengers and operating at ISKCON Juhu

9 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Kannada film stars to participate in Jamboo Savari in Mysuru

Tableau depicting 93-year journey of Kannada film industry will be part of Dasara procession, says film chamber president and veteran actor Jayamala

9 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Indian killed in Sri Lanka prison riot buried under police protection

The victim from Kerala had been remanded in Negombo prison, where he was killed during the violence that broke out among inmates on July 5 and 6

9 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Naidu came out of APSSDC case without a stain, says Atchannaidu three years after arrest

Three years after the Chief Ministers arrest and 53 days in jail, the Agriculture Minister says the court gave him a clean chit and asks people never to vote the YSRCP back; the partys response is awaited

9 Sep 2026 3:27 pm
UN reforms must be 'meaningful' to make it 'fit for future': UNGA President Khalilur Rahman

Reforms must be meaningful. These reforms must help regain the trust of this organisation in the eyes of the public. Unless that happens, the reforms will be regarded as marginal or perfunctory. I take this reform very, very seriously,says UNGA President

9 Sep 2026 3:27 pm
Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containers

Assessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessels containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incident

9 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Third year since Naidus arrest: September 9 a dark day for Telugu people, says TDP chief

Palla Srinivasa Rao calls the 2023 arrest in the APSSDC case politically motivated and the then YSRCP governments conduct authoritarian; the TDP leader spent more than 50 days in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison

9 Sep 2026 3:21 pm
Three-language scheme: Centre raises issue in SC over treating English as native, assures quick action on Class 6 reprieve

Under CBSE guidelines, students in Classes 7 to 9 were exempted while the present Class 6 batch was slated to face full implementation, including a mandatory Class 10 Board exam in the third language by 2031

9 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
VHPs call to bar Muslims from Navratri events against Constitution: Ramdas Athawale

It is not good to say that Muslims should not attend garba. Hindu and Muslim communities need to come together and work for the country, said Ramdas Athawale

9 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
Decision on ED request for FIR against Pinarayi, daughter in CMRL case after legal scrutiny: Keralam CM

V.D. Satheesan says major allegations have been raised in EDs letter seeking registration of case against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas under Prevention of Corruption Act

9 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever U.S. Open finish

The big-hitting American claimed his first career win over Carlos Alcaraz, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7), ending the Spaniards hopes of retaining his title in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence

9 Sep 2026 2:26 pm
Sarvabhutatma Sri Krishna: A Sattriya exploration of Krishna using the Panchabhuta

Conceived by Krishnakshi Kashyap with music by Bhaskar Jyoti Ojah, the production engages Assams devotional heritage through the Panchabhuta, evoking Krishna as cosmic consciousness.

9 Sep 2026 2:17 pm
Amid criticism over power cuts, CM says Keralam govt expects to ease electricity crisis by mid-September

Satheesan says instructions will be issued to Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline power cut announcements

9 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
How Pt Vinayak Torvi created a space for Hindustani music in Bengaluru

Marking his 78th birthday, Bengalurus Dharohar festival celebrated not only Pt. Vinayak Torvis artistry but also his efforts to train generations of musicians and cultivate discerning audiences.

9 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
Farmer electrocuted by snapped live wire in his field in Anantapur district

Adinarayana, 60, comes in contact with the wire lying in his groundnut field at Turakapalle in Peddapappuru mandal while watering the crop; a case is registered

9 Sep 2026 1:51 pm
Justice Pushpendra Bhati sworn in as Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh High Court

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, judges of the High Court and subordinate courts were present at the oath-taking ceremony

9 Sep 2026 1:37 pm
Visakhapatnam port adds three air quality monitoring stations in 6.54 crore expansion

LED boards near Port Stadium, Harbour Park and the Naval Dockyard show air quality readings to the public, the Deputy Chairperson says

9 Sep 2026 1:37 pm
No complaints received on damage by ethanol-blended petrol: Telangana Transport Minister

Use of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) could result in a 3 to 5% reduction in vehicle pickup and mileage, says Ponnam Prabhakar

9 Sep 2026 1:26 pm
Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as West Asia conflict escalates

Brent crude futures rose $2.15, or 2.2%, to $100.07 a barrel by 0721 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $1.70, or 1.83%, at $94.73 a barrel

9 Sep 2026 1:26 pm
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo

The Defence Minister also congratulated Mr. Dissanayakes government for successfully completing two years in office

9 Sep 2026 1:25 pm
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp, two other White House aides

Ms. Harp, Ms. Martin and Ms. Harris make $150,000 annually and Mr. Nauta is paid $175,000 a year, according to the White House's salary disclosure report to Congress

9 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
What are CBRN reconnaissance vehicles that the Indian armed forces are planning to acquire? | Explained

CBRN reconnaissance vehicles form only one part of a broader military response to CBRN threats

9 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Free Education Scheme in Puducherry: Schools, colleges told not to collect fees from SC/ST students

Eligible SC and ST students studying in Classes I to XII in any recognised school in Puducherry, and those admitted through the Centralised Admission Committee to any degree or diploma course at the UG or PG level in a recognised higher education institution in the UT are covered under the scheme

9 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
DMK names candidates for Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls

DMK legal wing deputy secretary I. Paranthaman has been fielded in Madurantakam, while S. Suganya is the candidate for Dharapuram

9 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
A tale of two medicines: why India should replace general medicine with internal medicine

The term general is misleading and can be confusing for patients who may think an internist is the same as a general or family medicine practitioner. It is also out of sync with international nomenclature. It is high time India modifies this terminology to the more widely recognised and accepted, internal medicine

9 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
AIADMK, DMK governments in T.N. did not give adequate publicity to SC/ST scholarship schemes: CAG report

This resulted ineligible Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe studentsbeing left out, the report stated

9 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
Visakhapatnams groundwater falls 3.86 metres in a year; six villages past 20 metres deep

District Ground Water Officer K. Pushpalatha links the fall to a 47.89% rainfall deficit, heavy borewell extraction and concrete cover that blocks recharge; 135 habitations, including 39 urban wards, are between six and 20 metres deep

9 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
9 Sep 2026 12:58 pm
Satya Niketan collapse: PG operator arrested by police

According to officials, the police are examining the role of leaseholders of the building and the construction and repair work being carried out in the basement and on the ground floor

9 Sep 2026 12:58 pm
Intellect launches MSOCK, says it can enable end-to-end engineering without human coders

AI-native engineering platform is already being used in Intellect projects; Jain sees 500-2,000 crore opportunity over two years

9 Sep 2026 12:58 pm