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Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after understandings reached with IBA

A high-level committee of the Indian Banks Association and UFBU will be formed immediately to deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays, the statement said

27 Sep 2026 11:49 pm
Sahil Wakodes death cant be seen in isolation, IIT Bombay alumni write to Director

Four student deaths in one year, an increasingly militarised campus during exam are some of the concerns raised by alumni of the institute

27 Sep 2026 11:48 pm
T.N. government steps up support for enterprises headed by women

Under the Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam, eligible women entrepreneurs can avail themselves of loans ranging from 10 lakh to 5 crore through the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation

27 Sep 2026 11:41 pm
E.V. Velu, others booked for illegal excavation of lake bed to level venue for party event

Approximately 45,72,058 cubic feet of lake-bed sand was alleged to have been transported from about 8 acres of the waterbody, resulting in an estimated loss of 8.22 crore to the T.N. exchequer

27 Sep 2026 11:35 pm
Research by Ganga Hospital doctors wins North American Spine Society Outstanding Research Paper Award

The research will be published as a lead paper in The Spine Journal

27 Sep 2026 11:22 pm
RSS survival and expansion over a century is among its biggest achievements, says B.L. Santosh

The BJP leader also disputed the characterisation of the RSS as right-wing or centre-right, saying those labels were drawn from Western political categories

27 Sep 2026 11:18 pm
A silver in Japan sparks wild celebrations in Keralams Nattika

Though Ancy Sojan had to settle for silver for the second straight Asian Games, pride was writ large on every face at her hometown. Behind the medal lies years of persistence by an athlete and a family that kept choosing sports despite financial constraints

27 Sep 2026 11:18 pm
Convoy of former Tripura Chief Minister attacked, opposition blames BJP

Both CPI(M) and Congress described the incident as a fallout of the BJPs frustration as the saffron party is fast losing its support base in the State, also linking the incident with recent controversies concerning the Election Commission of India

27 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Ties between Russia and Germany have soured in recent weeks, following an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig airport that Berlin blamed on the Kremlin

27 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Youth murdered over obscene messages in Chennais Mangadu; two held

The accused duo was arrested following confession and later lodged in prison

27 Sep 2026 11:05 pm
Chennai Corporation to set up Amma Canteen at Omandurar hospital

The Corporation has sought the government approval to establish the Amma Canteen

27 Sep 2026 11:04 pm
Motorists seek installation of streetlights on VIT High Road

Officials of the State Highways Department said installation of new streetlights and its maintenance, including electricity charges should be borne by respective civic bodies such as the Corporation and panchayats

27 Sep 2026 11:04 pm
Cookery competition held in Vellore

Prizes and certificates were given to winners in non-health care professionals and health care professionals categories

27 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
Ranipet police returns recovered phones to owners

The phones were traced by the Ranipet district cybercrime police thanks to the introduction of a cell tracker application

27 Sep 2026 11:00 pm
TNPCB tells NGT Sun Pharma did not implement proposed expansion in Chengalpattu

The company obtained environmental clearance from the Centrefor increasing its production. TNPCB said the company, however, had not got the Boards consent to operate for the expansion

27 Sep 2026 11:00 pm
GRP seize 25 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station

The police were analysing CCTV camera footage to nab the suspects

27 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
Israeli Minister calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon and Gaza areas

The yellow line demarcates the area of Gaza already under Israeli military control after the recent war triggered by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023

27 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
Amid concerns over Russia sanctions law, Foreign Secretary meets U.S. delegation

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raised the new law with the delegation, most of whom voted in favour of sanctions targeting India for importing Russian crude oil

27 Sep 2026 10:48 pm
Pope says assisted dying not 'normal'

No human law should ever make you lose the certainty of your dignity, says Pope Leo XIV

27 Sep 2026 10:44 pm
IndiGo A321 involved in another tail strike

It is at least the ninth known such incident involving Indigo airlines A321 fleet

27 Sep 2026 10:40 pm
Students, right-wing consumer group members clash on SRFTI campus in Kolkata

Students of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute objected to the auditorium being used for a meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat; after violence broke out, each side accused the other of attacking them

27 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Former BSP Minister, others join Congress in run-up to Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

Former BSP Lok Sabha candidate, student leaders, grassroots politicians, and workers of social and political groups join Congress; party says this is proof the winds of change are blowing against the BJP in U.P.

27 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
Election Commission row: Mumbai Police deny permission for CJP's Oct. 2 protest at Shivaji Park

The Police cited High Court directives, lack of civic nod and possibility of traffic disruptions; advised the organiser to look for alternate venues within Mumbai

27 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
Trump rejects Irans Strait of Hormuz proposal, Tehran awaits formal response

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting negotiations to end the ongoing conflict in the region. The proposal, presented through Qatari mediators during the UN General Assembly in New York, offered to reopen the strategic waterway and resume talks within seven days if Washington met Tehrans conditions. Trump said the terms were unacceptable, while Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was still awaiting an off

27 Sep 2026 10:06 pm
HDK to tour villages along NICE stretch, meet affected families from October 2

Mr. Kumaraswamy interacted with farmers who lost their land for the NICE project and received their representations. He promised the farmers that he would fight against the project.

27 Sep 2026 10:06 pm
Outsiders buying land in Srinagar, NC must be held accountable for demographic changes: Altaf Bukhari

J&K Apni Party president urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate a direct dialogue with the people of J&K to address their issues and grievances, and says, The prevailing trust deficit will not end until direct talks are held between the Centre and the people, particularly the youth of J&K

27 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Ashutosh Ranka, CJP volunteers detained in Assam during peaceful meeting

CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on September 27. The CJP said the group was in Assam for a peaceful meeting with supporters and alleged that those detained were not informed about the grounds for their detention. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande also demanded their immediate release and warned of legal action.

27 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
Following court order, JKCA holds annual general meeting, discusses Irani Cup

The court directed that any decision taken at the AGM shall not be declared

27 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
Minister unveils Godavari declaration to promote tourism ahead of Godavari Pushkarams-2027

Kandula Durgesh announces that a tent city and Havelock bridge will be developed ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams.

27 Sep 2026 10:03 pm
BJP slams Rahul over SIR, accuses Opposition parties of maligning institutions

The BJP said Rahul Gandhi and Opposition leaders were conspiring to malign the countrys constitutional institutions and the Election Commission has already issued a fact-based clarification of fabricated allegations

27 Sep 2026 10:03 pm
56 dead as heavy rains lash Uttar Pradesh

Eight districts face flood-like situation; people from affected areas shifted to relief centres and shelter homes

27 Sep 2026 9:58 pm