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9 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
Travel operators seek clarity on Karnatakas fare-meter directive

KSTOA says circular does not clearly differentiate between various categories of taxis on advance bookings or contractual arrangements

9 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
Plea to review, revise telephone charges collected from prisoners

It is reported that prisoners are now required to pay approximately 28 for every 10-minute call, resulting in an expenditure of nearly 280 per month merely to use the permitted telephone facility

9 Sep 2026 9:51 pm
Two Keralam girls to compete at international robotics meet

The team showcased a prototype they developed to preserve and digitise palm leaf manuscripts using robotic techniques

9 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Officials say no notice given to C.N.R. Rao, but his name continues to be in notice list

The list made public by the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer continues to carry Prof. Raos name under the notice categoryas of6 p.m. on Wednesday.

9 Sep 2026 9:42 pm
Special team to probe Supplyco sugar scam; 8 employees suspended so far

The team comprises senior Civil Supplies Corporation officials, including those from its Vigilance wing; seven employees were suspended on Tuesday over the alleged supply of non-subsidised sugar to a private company; Supplyco Vigilance inspection found that the sugar stock remained at the Perumbavoor depot while records showed otherwise

9 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
Watch: Odisha orangutan rescue: Trafficking network under scanner | Above the Fold | 9 Sept 2026

Baby orangutans rescued in Odisha spark probe into possible illegal wildlife trafficking

9 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
Poet R. Mohan passes away

He was well known for Cholkkazhcha, a performance-cum-recital of Malayalam poems with acting and visual expressions, at cultural forums in Kozhikode

9 Sep 2026 9:34 pm
SCoR commissions Automatic Block Signalling on 22-km stretch in Vijayawada Division

ABS network between Gudur and Sri Venkateswarapalem expands to 76.53 route km, improving safety, line capacity and operational efficiency

9 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links

Records show that in 1951, NRC was prepared across the country by 'copying' data from the Census schedules; the countrywide NRC was never published, except in undivided Assam, which at the time also included Manipur and Tripura

9 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Students demonstrate scientific temper and mathematical talent at The Hindu In School Science Fest and Maths Olympiad

The programme was inaugurated by Mandya Circle Inspector Naveen Supekar at Gowri Shankara Kalyana Mantapa in Mandya

9 Sep 2026 9:13 pm
Intermediate Board urged to focus on competency-based assessment

PARAKH-NCERT CEO Indrani Bhaduri stresses questions that test understanding, application, analysis and reasoning; appreciates BIEAPs adoption of ITMS

9 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
Three Bank of Baroda officials held for gold-loan racket in Jangareddygudem

Then branch manager, joint manager and credit officer arrested after appraisers arrest; police say original ornaments in lockers were replaced with fakes and 4.12 kg of gold and 10 lakh recovered

9 Sep 2026 8:54 pm
CET: 24,283 unallocated engineering seats handed over to colleges

Apart from engineering, nursing had the highest number of vacant seats. Of 36,238 nursing seats, only 13,407 were allotted, leaving 22,832 seats unallocated, he said.

9 Sep 2026 8:41 pm
Hassan panel records Ramya Haridas statement in the late-night affray controversy in Keralam

I gave the M.M. Hassan Commission an honest account of what transpired and the circumstances that precipitated the incident. I hope and believe the commission will reach a just conclusion, MLA tells reporters

9 Sep 2026 8:41 pm
Andhra Pradesh pushes One Water vision at IFAT India 2026

State official calls for a shift to circular water management, with wastewater reuse, climate resilience and integrated urban planning at the core of future-ready cities.

9 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
In Bengaluru, many waste collectors not paid for four months

This comes even as Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda recently pointed out absenteeism among pourakarmikas who sweep the streets, drawing the ire of both pourakarmikas and waste collectors, who have demanded an apology.

9 Sep 2026 8:26 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan strikes a defiant tone as UDF government in Keralam weighs EDs demand to implicate him, kin in CMRL case

Former Chief Minister says his daughters transactions with CMRL are above board, through banking channels and tax-compliant and that the EDs examination yielded no incriminating evidence.Now, the ED is attempting a new tack to achieve the political aim of its controllers and those who play second fiddle to its masters by sending a brazenly false set of accusations to the SPC

9 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
Karnataka Chief Minister warns Congress MLAs and Ministers to prepare for raids by Central agencies

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar termed the ED raids against Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi targeted, politically motivated, and said the Congress and the Karnataka government would stand by him 100%.

9 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Lokesh announces free power for Ganesh pandals across Andhra Pradesh

The initiative is aimed at making the celebrations even more vibrant, says the HRD Minister

9 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Police arrest 11-member gang planning highway robbery in Hindupur

Following a tip-off about movement of armed persons, special police teams nab the accused and seize two SUVs, six hunting knives, stones, 20 empty cool drink bottles intended for use in the attack and 8.5 lakh in cash

9 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Youth Congress takes out coffin march over NH 66 accidents in Keralam

Protesters demand stronger safety measures as daily accidents raise concerns over highway safety

9 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
Gavi route to reopen for restricted travel after month-long closure

KSRTC bus services to Gavi will also resume under the arrangement from September 10. The permission will be withdrawn if weather conditions deteriorate.

9 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
Telangana CM announces full-fledged probe into remarks against Speaker and conspiracy at farmhouse

Joint Commissioner of Police Vijay Kumar to head the investigation

9 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
Cabinet approves eight railway multi-tracking projects costing 20,804 crore

These projects include Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines covering 77 km, Whitefield-Bangarapet third and fourth lines covering 47 km, Hosur-Omalur line doubling spanning 147 km among others

9 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Bengaluru: GBA, police raid vet clinic over alleged animal cruelty; 12 dogs, a cat rescued

The raid was conducted at Primecare Vet Hospital after an animal rescue group and a whistleblower brought alleged video evidence of cruelty to the authorities attention.

9 Sep 2026 6:38 pm
India, U.S. trade pact to be signed at an appropriate time; only a few issues under discussion: Commerce Secretary

Rajesh Agarwal said, Any trade deal has to give a certain kind of preferential market access to each other

9 Sep 2026 6:33 pm
Vice-President highlights Arunachals strategic importance for India

Addressing a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, C.P. Radhakrishnan says the people of the State play a vital role in safeguarding the countrys borders

9 Sep 2026 6:30 pm
Ballari ZP CEO calls for using eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols

Workshop on seed-infused clay idols held to promote environmentally safe Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

9 Sep 2026 6:30 pm