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House crows aid efforts to enhance green cover across arid Rayalaseema, finds study

The study at Sri Krishnadevaraya University has documented how crows feed on ripe neem fruits from March to June and disperse seeds through their droppings across villages, fields, tank bunds and semi-urban roads a kilometre or two away from the parent tree; data shows about a 2% increase in urban greenery in parts of Rayalaseema

22 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
AI experts warn against apocalyptic rhetoric on risks

Yoshua Bengio said it was important to distinguish between what scientists actually know about AI risks and what can only be plausibly extrapolated from that evidence

22 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Alibaba Group unveils new AI chip Zhenwu V900, plans to train new AI model

The Alibaba Group pitched its new Zhenwu V900 AI chip as Chinas most powerful, reported Reuters

22 Sep 2026 1:35 pm
Optiemus to do CMFs full-stack smartphone R&D

The JV will now move into a deeper, more comprehensive partnership that will do manufacturing, ownership, and R&D under a single Indian entity with CMF

22 Sep 2026 1:28 pm
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

AI will either be the greatest equalizer or the worst source of injustice wrote Bill Gates in a social media post

22 Sep 2026 9:41 am
Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Keralam

Four-day faunal survey records six species previously undocumented in the reserve, including one bird, one butterfly, and four odonate species

22 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof

The direction came in the light of incidents where the age in the Aadhaar card and birth certificate were mismatched, resulting in child marriage.

21 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
Whole of govt. approach being followed to address concerns of critical mineral recycling industry: G. Kishan Reddy

Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasised that efforts are being made to address all issues concerning the critical mineral recycling industry

21 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
New high-speed corridors to get boundary wall to prevent cattle menace

The NHAI guidelines will apply to all upcoming four to six-lane greenfield and brownfield high-speed, access-controlled national highways

21 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
Several injured in dog attack in Keralams Thiruvananthapuram

According to reports, 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries in the incident at Poonthura

21 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Opposition candidates raise allegations of intimidation during bypoll campaigning in West Bengal

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan seeks bail as his wife claims the arrest was based on fake cases; AJUPs Humayun Kabir alleges harassment of his supporters while adding that he will see things on polling day

21 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
FCNR(B) $133bn windfall: Banks gain funding boost, face future refinancing test

The large inflows have provided banks with a stable source of medium-term foreign currency funding at a time when lenders have been facing elevated credit-deposit ratios.

21 Sep 2026 9:42 pm
Nilambur flash flood: five bodies recovered; search on for missing woman

Three bodies were recovered on the night of September 20 and two more the next morning as rescue teams resumed the search

21 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
21 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
Two Class 10 students, a girl and a boy, groped and harassed in Bihars Jamui, sparking a political row

A video of the assault on the teenage pair goes viral on social media; police file suo motu FIR, arrest three; NCW directs support of victims, says viral video must not be shared; this is patriarchy, not culture, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

21 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
When quiet Kottapuzha turned deadly

More than two dozen people were stranded in the river as residents, forest staff, and volunteers joined the rescue effort

21 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Namibian cheetah dies in M.P.'s Kuno National Park during treatment

Ten-year-old Gaurav was rescued from the wild on September 12 after he was observed to be weak and dull.

21 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
10-day police custody for Bolarum arms theft accused, questioning from Tuesday

Persistent fever and health complications may determine course of questioning; officials advise medical officer be available during custody

21 Sep 2026 9:27 pm
Odishas final electoral roll has 3.16 crore voters; 17.66 lakh names struck off

While the draft roll had 3,13,87,034 names, following disposal of claims, objections and other eligible applications, 2,90,497 were added and 44,777 were deleted with net addition of 2,45,720 voters to the roll

21 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
Narayana Gurus vision forms the core of Keralams social reformation: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Keralam CM says that the entire credit for the States secular ideals goes to Sree Narayana Guru

21 Sep 2026 9:13 pm
Rajasthan womans kidnap bid was part of plot to remarry her in Hyderabad: Police

The woman, identified as Pooja, a native of Rajasthan, had fallen in love with Omprakash, who belonged to a different sub-caste. Her family had opposed their relationship and refused to accept their marriage.

21 Sep 2026 9:13 pm
Asian Games | India and Sri Lanka tussle in yet another continental title clash

The defending champion will look to extend its seven-match winning streak against Lanka in a repeat of the final from three years ago in Hangzhou, and will enter the contest at theKorogiAthletics Park inNisshinas the strong favourite on both form and ranking

21 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
businesslines 8th Changemaker Awards ready for kick-off

Honouring heroes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give away the awards at an event in New Delhi September 22

21 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
IMD issues orange, red alerts for A.P. as low-pressure area may bring heavy rain in next three days

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Eluru districts

21 Sep 2026 9:02 pm
Researchers at RGCB in Keralam develop nanopore sensors for early detection of Parkinsons disease

RGCB team designs self-assembling dual-diameter nanopore sensors that are capable of detecting biomarkers linked to neurodegenerative diseases with high sensitivity

21 Sep 2026 9:02 pm
NTA is hiring untainted Subject Matter Experts. What else is needed to plug paper leaks?

Outsourcing an entire exam, including registration, printing, and conduct, to a single private agency concentrates power with little independent oversight

21 Sep 2026 9:01 pm
Minister wants swift disbursal of LA pay-out lying at district-level

Uttam Kumar Reddy says delay in compensation payment would affect progress of ongoing project works

21 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
GCC detects, eliminates mosquito breeding sources in 4,192 houses during field inspections

Officials and field staff have been undertaking intensive door-to-door fever surveillance and dengue prevention activities across the city

21 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
Ganesh idol immersion leaves Tirupatis Vinayaka Sagar polluted

Several half-immersed idols were seen floating amid discarded garlands, wooden frames, and other decorative materials; officials urged the pandal organisers and public to opt for eco-friendly idols from next year

21 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Second accused arrested in minor boys kidnap-murder case

The accused, Elukondalvada, who worked as a private school bus cleaner, was allegedly involved in the kidnap and subsequent murder of class 6 student Prajwal.

21 Sep 2026 8:39 pm