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Would rather die than be called a coward, says judge who gave 23 death sentences

Ravi Kumar Diwakar raised concerns over the alleged influence of the mafia and gangsters on the judicial system, especially in western Uttar Pradesh, and said he has received threats from the mafia

8 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
Expand Keralams tax base to tap economic potential: M.A. Oommen

At conference on GST reforms, Transport Minister C.P. John stresses need to improve GST collection and strengthen mechanisms to detect tax evasion

8 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
Reliance plans first local debt sale after three years with $1.32 billion fundraise, bankers say

The oil-to-telecom conglomerate plans to raise 125 billion rupees ($1.32 billion) through a sale of five-year notes, at an annual coupon of 7.47%, and is set to invite bids from investors in the week ending September 18, according to bankers.

8 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Modi hits out at critics as he opens freight corridor

PM inaugurates key sections of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor; dismissing Rahul Gandhis campaign against his govt. as an echo of lies, Mr. Modi says his opponents will continue to complain

8 Sep 2026 11:06 pm
Karnataka to add 10,000 acres more to Pavagada Solar Park: Energy Minister

Karnataka is one of Indias leading renewable energy states. The State has nearly 27.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, including more than 11.5 GW of solar and 8.5 GW of wind capacity, says Minister

8 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
ONGC Chairman calls for greater focus on tech, innovation; commits to fund and support startups

Stating that India must become more efficient and innovative to address its energy requirements, he said there was a need to do things fundamentally different to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imports

8 Sep 2026 10:53 pm
Asian Games | Make the occasion remember you: Usha at official send-off

The official contingent jersey was unveiled in the ceremony where kabbadi player Sehrawat was present along with CWG gold medallist judoka Asmita and weightlifter Gyaneshwari

8 Sep 2026 10:47 pm
Rejecting Dhirendra Shastris advice, several BJP leaders say Bengalis will eat non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja

Following strong reactions to the advice of Bageshwar Baba to not sell non-vegetarian food near the idols during Durga Puja, Ministers of the West Bengal government and veteran party leaders support Samik Bhattacharya in rejecting the self-styled godmans advice

8 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
Rahul Gandhi to take part in multiple events in Rae Bareli

The selfless love of people is the real strength of Rahul, which gives him the courage to stand firmly against every injustice, says the Congress

8 Sep 2026 10:41 pm
Russia, North Korea open first road link across shared border

Expansion of transport infrastructure near the border will give a powerful boost to the further development of trade, economic, technological, scientific and cultural cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

8 Sep 2026 10:40 pm
Not involved, says government amid controversy over religious groups Eiffel Tower tour

External Affairs Ministry says it is a matter purely between the entities (BAPS and the Eiffel Tower management); PM Modi had inaugurated the BAPS Temple in Paris via videoconference on Sunday

8 Sep 2026 10:38 pm
U.K. air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 cancellations, monitor says

Heathrow, Stansted and City airports in London, as well as airports in Manchester, Birmingham, Scotland and elsewhere in the U.K., said the technical issue was causing some disruptions. They warned passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline

8 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
India takes up anomalies in new UN world map with concerned persons

The map, used extensively in the UNGA during the discussion on the India-backed 'Correct the Map' resolution, depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as distinct regions caught between unspecifiedIndian and Chineseclaim lines

8 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
One held for attempting to murder prison officer in Keralam

The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a previous enmity

8 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
President grants Ladakh L-G additional duties of J&K

Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha is on a leave of absence

8 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Mini AC buses announced for all metro stations

BMTC live tracking app to be shared with cab aggregators

8 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Madras High Court summons Tindivanam Sub Collector

Justice P.T. Asha summons the officer pursuant to a contempt of court petition filed against him for disobeying court orders

8 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
Five accused convicted in 2015 Maoist attack and attempt to murder police personnel case

The court sentenced Prabhakar, a Special Zonal Committee Member, and his wife Raje Kange, a Divisional Committee Member, to seven years in prison each, while Ramesh Kumar Kumeti, Shyam Nath Usendi and Chintu Ram Tamrakar were sentenced to five years each

8 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z movement

The government declared a public holiday on September 8 to mark Gen Z Martyrs' Day, with special programmes being organised across Nepal in honour of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement

8 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
NDR Group proposes public listing of NDR InvIT Trust, files for 750-croreIPO

Proceeds from the issue will partly fund expansion of the InvITs asset base, including the acquisition of NDR Advanced Storage and NDR Storewell Warehousing

8 Sep 2026 10:17 pm
Public Accounts Committee flags failure to transfer 9,222 crore in cess collections to designated reserve funds

Members question the Finance Ministrys explanation; panel chief K.C. Venugopal says cess proceeds must not be used to finance fiscal deficit instead of their intended purpose

8 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
ED seeks fresh FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, family in Exalogic-CMRL case

The Enforcement Directorate has asked Kerala Police to register a fresh case against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and former Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas in the CMRL-Exalogic case. The agency has levelled fresh allegations of bribery and routing of funds, while the CPI(M) has rejected the charges and accused the ED of political targeting.

8 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

8 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
CPI will not allow subversion of land reforms in Keralam: Prakash Babu

He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of industrial needs, it will not be allowed

8 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Phone-sticking and running metro trend raises safety concerns in Bengaluru

Several such reels have recently surfaced on social media from metro systems across the country, including Bengaluru

8 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
No UAPA charges in NIAs first charge sheet against Ukrainians, U.S. national accused of training armed groups in Myanmar

The development came weeks after U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor raised the case with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his May visit

8 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
Telangana offers to increase rice exports to Philippines

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy holds talks with Philippines Cabinet member

8 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
Watch: ISRO is not being privatised, says chief V. Narayanan amid employee concerns

The role of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was by no means diminishing, said IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka on Sunday (September 6, 2026), responding to a joint letter from nine ISRO employee associations seeking written clarification on whether the government intends to transfer the agencys launch-vehicle and satellite manufacturing to private firms.

8 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
CPI(M) Keralam State committee unanimously passes report on steps to strengthen party: Govindan

He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction

8 Sep 2026 9:48 pm