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Happiness of the poor is true measure of development: Chief Minister

At Pedala Pattabhishekam in Vijayawada, Naidu says land titles are being distributed to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada, with the land valued at about 52,000 crore; calls it the coronation of the poor and urges beneficiaries to preserve the properties for future generations.

30 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Model of Danish ship that landed at Tharangambadi in 1620 donated to Maritime Museum

Elephant was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with South Asia

30 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
KPSC veterinary officers exam scam: ED traces proceeds to bank transfers, gold purchases and cash transactions

The ED said its investigation revealed that candidates were allegedly made to pay between 30 lakh and 40 lakh each, after an initial demand of around 80 lakh, for access to the leaked question paper and correct answers.

30 Sep 2026 6:18 pm
Kalyanapuram S. Aravind delights with a carefully curated repertoire

From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.

30 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Rajya Sabha panel proposes restraining MPs from undermining constitutional authorities, fellow members

The Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha has also proposed that the members must not misuse the protection given to them for free speech in Parliamentary proceedings

30 Sep 2026 6:15 pm
Kerala has immense potential for investment and growth: Kalyan Silks MD

World Malayalee Council, Indian Regions first business conclave brings together over 200 entrepreneurs from different States

30 Sep 2026 5:58 pm
Armenian music finds a resonant home in Chennai

Presented at The Music Academy, the evening showcased how different musical traditions find common ground in melody, rhythm and tonal colour while introducing audiences to a rich and relatively unfamiliar repertoire.

30 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
Private bus operators to take out Secretariat march on October 14, 2026

Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation says if the State government fails to take a favourable decision despite the protests, the bus operators will launch an indefinite strike by suspending all services in the first week of November

30 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
Watch: GPT-6.1 Astra: Why OpenAI halted its release

OpenAI has chosen to hold back GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed that the model fell short of the companys safety and alignment requirements. The model reportedly had difficulty staying within its authorised scope and accurately explaining the tasks it had performed.

30 Sep 2026 5:48 pm
Special PMLA Court frames charges against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in land fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case in connection with the alleged illegal acquisition and transfer of the land in the Bargain area of the state capital.

30 Sep 2026 5:47 pm
CRPF ADG Ravideep Singh Sahi retires after 40 years service

The 1987-batch officer played a key role in anti-terror operations and maintaining law and order during the sensitive period surrounding the abrogation of Article 370 during his tenure as IG, Srinagar Sector, from 2016 to 2020

30 Sep 2026 5:45 pm
Watch: Flydubai passengers terrified as sudden dive forces landing in Tabuk

Flydubai Flight FZ1073, carrying approximately 150 Israeli passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was forced to execute an emergency diversion to Tabuk Airport in northwestern Saudi Arabia following a severe in-flight crisis. Flightradar24 data showed the Boeing 737 plunged nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds before broadcasting general emergency and unlawful interference signals over Jordanian airspace. While Israeli officials attributed the emergency signals to a physical altercation between th

30 Sep 2026 5:28 pm
Palla Srinivasa Rao flags off Tirupati-Varanasi bike rally to mark Modis 25 years in office

Twenty-five riders of the TNSF set out from Alipiri on the Seva Sankalp Yatra and are to reach Varanasi on October 8

30 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
Tamil Nadu police do not have a crystal ball or magic wand to solve cases in a jiffy: Madras High Court

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan calls for status report from an SIT probing the POCSO case against R. Veeramani of Gem Granites

30 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
Killing of Moosa by Indian security forces is a serious blow to LeT ecosystem: MHA

With Moosas killing, the entire group of four senior LeT Commanders operating in the UT since 2022, and responsible for sensational attacks stands neutralized, reads the MHA statement

30 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
KFDC offers work from forests at Gavi, Suryanelli in Keralam

As part of workation programme, high-speed Internet, extra power outlets and dedicated discussion areas provided. After work, guests can also choose from guided nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails

30 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
TGNPDCL to encourage rooftop solar system installation, provide information on application process

Eligible domestic consumers can avail Central Financial Assistance of 30,000 for a 1-kW rooftop solar system, 60,000 for a 2-kW system and up to 78,000 for a 3-kW system

30 Sep 2026 5:14 pm
Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra government employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers

30 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Stock markets fall for third day; Nifty down 96 points, Sensex slips to 72,480

30-share BSE Sensex declines 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29 on fag-end selling; 50-share NSE Nifty drops 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45

30 Sep 2026 5:09 pm
Statements of 40 people recorded so far in connection with death of IIT-Bombay student Wakode: Police

Investigators have sent two mobile phones, a laptop, and a tablet belonging to Sahil Wakode to the Forensic Science Laboratory at Kalina to decode and unlock the electronic devices.

30 Sep 2026 5:07 pm
IIHRs Arka Shakti root stock could help farmers tackle Gummy Stem Blight disease in watermelon

The scientists noted that soil develops infection when watermelon is cultivated in the same soil without any crop rotation for a long time

30 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Farmers hold 300-tractor rally in Pulivendula ahead of 1-lakh-crore Rayalaseema horticulture hub launch

Minister S. Savitha flags off the rally and asks the districts 3,000 cluster farmers to attend the October 2 launch at Madanapalle; speakers call the project a game changer for the region

30 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
Virudhunagar DVAC unit invites complaints from public on bribery in government offices

People can lodge a complaint in person by visiting the DVAC office located behind the Old District Collectors Office or by phone at 94981-06118, 83000-36678, or 04562-252678.

30 Sep 2026 4:43 pm
Rupee rises 13 paise to close at 95.81 against U.S. dollar

The rupee gained as crude oil prices retreated and the U.S. Dollar index declined overnight, though weak domestic markets capped sharp gains

30 Sep 2026 4:28 pm
Supreme Court weighs in favour of conditional relaxation on next-gen joined green crackers ahead of festive season

The Centre tells the court the CSIR-NEERIs report on new generation joined firecrackers finds they are different from conventional firecrackers in shell/tube size, formulation, bursting duration, and frequency of bursting, with corresponding reductions in noise, particulate emissions, and solid waste generation

30 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
Cabinet approves Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi

Cabinet approves 1,789.52 crore ITMS project to overhaul Delhis traffic with real-time data, AI-powered signals, and automated enforcement across 42 corridors over 24 months

30 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Guntur man gets life imprisonment for killing his wife at Motadaka village

Bharavath Tava struck his wife on the head with a grinding stone in April 2024, police said; she died in hospital three days later

30 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
How T.M. Krishna turned Mysurus 8th Cross into a musical lab

At the 65-year-old Ganapathi Music Festival, the musician explored how space, repertoire and listening shape a concert.

30 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
Becoming fully renewable energy-based by 2040 may be challenging for Keralam: study

Keralam will need at least 27 gigawatts of renewable capacity addition to meet the 2040 electricity demand purely from renewables, hydro and nuclear without any thermal power support, according to a study by WRI India

30 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
Cabinet approves 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor to evacuate 135GW renewable energy

Green Energy Corridor initiative will strengthen Indias Intra-State Transmission System to enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States/Union Territories

30 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
How sports-tragic father steered karate black belt holder Chikitha to archery

The young sports champion credits one of India's most decorated compound archers Abhishek Verma for helping and teaching her

30 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
SpaceX Starship engine failure could hit NASA moon mission plans

While Starship accomplished a number of key objectives in its latest test launch, the mission was cut short by several hours after a malfunction of its propulsion system

30 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
Can Indias cities rise to the looming demographic challenge? | In Focus podcast

Apoorva Jadhav speaks to us about Indias demographic dividend, the need to build an urban dividend, and whether its cities are ready for the jobs and growth ahead.

30 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
Why is Konaseema still waiting for its railway line, 26 years on? | Explained

Most of the Kotipalli-Narsapur lines bridge pillars are up, but the States land and cost share hold it back; campaigners in Amalapuram now plan a peoples movement and a bandh

30 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Two arrested for stealing gold from grocery shop owners house in Maduravoyal

One of the accused was employed by the grocery shop owner

30 Sep 2026 4:14 pm