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Pakistan announces austerity measures amid rising fuel prices

Fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, although vehicles used by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and essential services will be exempted; Markets will be required to close by 9 p.m., while marriage halls can operate until 10 p.m. and restaurants until 11 p.m.; drug stores and medical laboratories will be exempted from the restrictions

17 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
China, U.S. top diplomats discuss high-level interactions in call, Beijing says

Head-of-state diplomacy serves as the anchor of China-U.S. ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, adding that the two sides should strengthen communication, advance cooperation, manage differences and respect each others core interests

17 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
Anto Augustine remanded in judicial custody in Abkari case

The managing director of Reporter TV was arrested on September 17 by the excise officials on charges of alleged possession of liquor in excess of the legally permissible limit

17 Sep 2026 9:01 pm
BJP State president Madhav participates in mahayagam

Bharatha Vishwaguru Sankalpa Siddhi Mahayagam being organised on Siddhartha educational groups Puttur campus witnesses special prayers coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modis birth star

17 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
Tamil Nadu womens commission advocates for effective functioning of internal complaints panel in Tiruppur industries

Commission frowns upon presence of workers in the age group of 15-17 in certain establishments, recommends gradually phasing out adolescent labour in factory and mill establishments

17 Sep 2026 8:55 pm
Govt taking steps to utilise human, natural resources of coastal, Malnad regions: CM

Shivakumar says opportunities must be created to curb migration from the regions

17 Sep 2026 8:51 pm
SIR: KPCC flags voter mapping discrepancies, seeks State-wide review

Pointing out that the polling-part data highlighted the need to examine whether similar discrepancies had occurred elsewhere in the State, the KPCC questioned the notices issued to the 265 voters shown as unmapped

17 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
More victims give statements against granite baron Veeramani

Investigators say the complaints would be thoroughly inquired into for further action

17 Sep 2026 8:47 pm
Indias online retail market set to cross $90 billion in CY26: Redseer

During the festive season, quick commerce is projected to grow 110-120% YoY, compared with 16-18% for the rest of e-commerce

17 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
Geo-tagging to help police trace missing children, elderly during Brahmotsavams

The Wear a tag - your safety is our responsibility initiative of the Tirupati district police covers high-footfall areas, which are under continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, drones and command-and-control system

17 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
Karnataka High Court lays down norms for authorities to monitor PG accommodations in Bengaluru

GBA tells court that nearly 50% of the 5,000 PGs in citys East zone are illegal

17 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with order permitting CHRI to withdraw 20 lakh

The Bench dismissed the Centres appeal against the May 19 order, observing that cancellation of an organisations FCRA registration does not mean that it ceases to function

17 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
Construction of rural district jail moves at a snails pace in Kozhikode

The Puthuppanam project remained on paper for nearly a decade before gaining momentum earlier this year. Although 60 cents of land has been transferred from the Irrigation department to the Home department and work on the compound wall sanctioned, the new jail is still far from becoming operational.

17 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
With southwest monsoon set for withdrawal, rain deficit in Keralam widens to 28%

State likely to receive showers around September 19 and 20, followed by widespread rain, as a low-pressure area develops in the Andaman Sea and nearby areas. With El Nio firmly established, experts do not anticipate a normal or above-normal northeast monsoon season too this year

17 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Willstrop punts on Anahat becoming unplayable as she matures physically and tactically

The Englishman, whos part of the coaching staff for the Asian Games-bound Indian squash contingent, believes Anahat Singhs instinctive attacking game makes her a very unusual player

17 Sep 2026 8:31 pm
PanIIT summit to help shape roadmap for DeepTech initiatives in Andhra Pradesh

The vision is to use DeepTech, research, innovation and advanced manufacturing as drivers of the States growth, while addressing priorities in energy, healthcare, agriculture, water, space and defence

17 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
Leopard trapped in cage kept for OValley tiger, released back into forest

This is the second leopard that has accidentally been captured in one of the 14 cages placed to trap the tiger since operations to capture the animal began on August 21

17 Sep 2026 8:27 pm