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Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged

The government has been conducting a fortnightly review of export levies since March 27, in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia

30 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
Govt. to soon sign MoU for CMRLs takeover of MRTS

The takeover must happen within 90 days of the MoU signing; the Metro Rail will have two years to complete the process, after which it can assume full charge of the MRTS to upgrade its stations

30 Sep 2026 11:18 pm
Declare govt. healthcare institutions as high-security zones: doctors body

SDPGA listed a number of recent incidents that occurred on the premises of hospitals

30 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight emergency landing: what we know so far

A flydubai pilot was reportedly injured during an altercation aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and attempted to crash the plane, while flydubai has described the incident as an altercation and said it remains under investigation.

30 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
Naidu orders comprehensive water plan for Andhra Pradesh

CM asks officials to integrate drinking water, irrigation and industrial needs, expedite Visakhapatnam water supply and complete Polavaram works by March

30 Sep 2026 11:06 pm
Mamata backs Rahul as PM, Kharge seeks Opposition unity

Mamata says she has no problem with Rahul Gandhi as a Prime Ministerial candidate, but Kharge cautions that the INDIA bloc should first fight against threats to democracy; Rahul calls the alliance defenders of the Indian Constitution

30 Sep 2026 10:54 pm
India-Myanmar defence dialogue to be held in Northeast amid border security concerns

The third edition of the meeting will be held in Guwahati, underlining the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast

30 Sep 2026 10:47 pm
Medical students protest in Jammu and Kashmir after professor objects to burqas in labour room

The female professor allegedly asked interns in burqas to leave the labour room

30 Sep 2026 10:36 pm
Gill breaks Kishans record for fastest ODI double hundred

The Indian skipper surpassed teammate Ishan Kishan, who had taken 126 balls to score an ODI double century against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2022

30 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
Watch: Israeli passenger recounts moments when pilot tried to crash flydubai flight

An Israeli passenger recounted the chaos aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the other pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia, where the alleged assailant was arrested and passengers later flew to Israel on a replacement aircraft.

30 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
Southwest monsoon ends with 12% deficit

Lowest monsoon rainfall since 2015; east and northeast saw driest monsoon since 1901, in line with recent trends; southern pensinsula saw fourth lowest rainfall since 1901; October expected to be hotter and drier than usual in most parts of the country

30 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
PNGRB bats for level playing field across EV, CNG and LNG vehicles

The senior official at PNGRB mentioned the level-playing field could be instituted either through required and suitable taxation, subsidies or infrastructure, among other things.

30 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Gurugram to freeze 71 builders accounts to recover unpaid homebuyer dues

The major defaulters include Ansal Housing/Ansal Construction Housing (91 crore), Raheja (90 crore), Vatika (80 crore), Parsvnath (74 crore), Ramprastha (57 crore), IREO (24 crore) and ILD Millennium (8.59 crore).Notices have been issued to the builders directing them to deposit the outstanding amounts.

30 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
30 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon season

According to India Meteorological Department data, nearly 70% of the State remained significantly rain-deficient at the end of the season on September 30. Northeast monsoon, which normally sets in by mid-October, may be below normal during the opening month

30 Sep 2026 10:18 pm
INDIA bloc to launch nationwide campaign against CEC, SIR from October 2

Opposition parties to move Supreme Court, hold district-level marches and seek Presidents intervention over electoral roll revision and Election Commission functioning

30 Sep 2026 10:18 pm
Delhi Police conduct night patrolling, deploy women officers for Pink Patrols

To strengthen night vigilance and enhance womens safety, the Delhi Police conducted citywide night patrols and vehicle inspections. Dedicated female officers were deployed on Pink Patrols to monitor vulnerable public spaces.

30 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Stealing of candidates by clean force caused byelection, alleges Kanimozhi

You took pity on the candidate and voted for her in the election; but she defected to the ruling party; if you vote for the AIADMK again, there may be another by-election, said Kanimozhi

30 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Social activists, advocates seek stricter laws on online access to pornographic content

Prevention must begin before a crime is committed by protecting children from influences that can distort their understanding of sex, consent, and human relationships, members of the Save Culture Save Bharat Foundation say

30 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
IAT recommends pension or life insurance cover for farmers to insulate from distress

Institution of Agricultural Technologists has suggested that the government should establish a dedicated Karnataka Drought Resilience Mission

30 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
Venkaiah Naidu calls for preservation of Ongole cattle breed

Participating as the chief guest in the Ongole Utsavam, the former Vice-President reminds the public of their responsibility to conserve these cattle, as many foreign countries were taking the indigenous cattle to develop new breeds

30 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
Madras HC directs DVAC to file report on inspections/raids conducted in last five years

Court says it expects the views of the government on issuance of uniform guidelines or a G.O. prescribing the maximum amount a government employee could possess while on duty

30 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
West Bengal SIR tribunal Judge submits resignation letter, cites long commute

It is difficult to continue under such circumstances, Justice (Retd.) Indrajit Chatterjee, head of the SIR tribunal number 11 dealing with deletions of names from Murshidabad district, says he travels 70-80 km for three-four hours every day

30 Sep 2026 9:50 pm
IRDAIs proposed distribution norms ruffle feathers of LIC agents, broker body

Cost efficiency should not be pursued in a manner that reduces the number of active agents or makes the profession economically unsustainable.

30 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Asian Games 2026: India breaks down stubborn Korean defence, reaches final

Ishika and Salima sound the board in the space of four minutes to put the team one step away from gold

30 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Satheesan to open elderly day celebrations in the capital on Thursday

Celebrations are organised by the newly formed Department for Senior Citizens. The CM will also inaugurate welfare schemes launched as part of the 100-day programme of the State government.

30 Sep 2026 9:47 pm
CEC has lifelong immunity for helping Modi govt. steal elections: Rahul

Congress debates ways to turn SIR resistance into a peoples movement without getting caught in legal technicalities and discusses ways to mobilise party workers for an indefinite sit-in in Delhi

30 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
Avoid dangerous path of travelling to Russia to join army: MEA

Despite government warnings and efforts to release dozens of Indian recruits from contracts, Indians continue to travel to Russia and join the conflict, lured by job offers, hopes of migration, and misled by recruiters

30 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
MPSC aspirants suspend October 2 protest after meeting CM Fadnavis; Secretary to be transferred

The aspirants had planned to hold their protest on October 2 over their demands concerning MPSC recruitment, examination procedures and accountability within the Commission

30 Sep 2026 9:38 pm