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12 dead, dozens missing after vessel capsizes in eastern Congos Lake Kivu

The vessel, carrying more than 50 fish traders and their goods, capsized near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province, with about 15 people rescued

27 Sep 2026 6:24 pm
South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion

The investigative team of about 40 officials searched an area near the site where the blast happened on September 21, says South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff

27 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Seven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says

Yemens internationally recognised government said its forces had targeted a Houthi military camp and vehicles at the same junction

27 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Tribal students to launch 180-km march to Mumbai on September 28 over poor residential school facilities

Key demands include resignation of Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike, transfer of Tribal Development Departments Secretary and Commissioner and basic facilities in tribal schools and hostels

27 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday amid floods, could affect court ruling

The move could however delay a court decision over electoral ballots used in February's election which could put the election results in doubt

27 Sep 2026 5:39 pm
Supreme Court orders action against Mau SPs from 2023 over casual approach in criminal case trial

A Bench said only two of 54 prosecution witnesses have been examined since charges were framed in a 2017 kidnapping case, calling the prosecution absolutely slack

27 Sep 2026 5:27 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan, Ramesh Chennithala cross swords over Kerala Lok Ayukta

While Pinarayi alleges that the Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting attended by Lok Ayukta, UpaLok Ayuktas and senior government officials to bring the institution under executive control, Chennithala maintains the discussion was convened to address long-pending administrative issues

27 Sep 2026 5:22 pm
40-year-old demand for road to Scheduled Caste village causes communal rift in Nilgiris

As many as 40 Sri Lankan-repatriate Scheduled Caste families in Ambal Colony, Kil Kotagiri, were set to benefit from a short road near their hamlet. However, the road laying project approved on September 3 has now sparked communal tensions.

27 Sep 2026 5:20 pm
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan

The Afghan Defence Ministry alleges Pakistani intelligence trained and sent former Afghan security personnel across the border, an allegation Islamabad has not responded to

27 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Ten missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

An avalanche buried tents at the base camp of the 7,126-metre peak in Manang districts Nar Phu area, with rescue efforts under way

27 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Former U.P. Minister Ram Govind Chaudhary cremated in Ballia with State honours

Samajwadi Party veteran Chaudhary, an eight-time MLA and former leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, died on September 25 while undergoing treatment in Lucknow

27 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
Operation Toofan to enter second phase on September 28; focus on drug prevention and rehabilitation

Second phase of Operation Toofan envisages the formation of Toofan Janajagratha Samithis through local bodies with the participation of residents associations. The committees will coordinate community-level activities aimed at preventing substance abuse and promoting public awareness

27 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
How Haryanas village health centres are screening heart patients and helping save lives

A tele-ECG project implemented by the government in partnership with a startup has made ECGs available at primary and community health centres across Haryana. Patients can now get an ECG done, take emergency medication where required, and then be referred to tertiary care centres for procedures

27 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
How the science Nikolai Vavilov built changed how we save crops

One of Vavilovs major contributions was a paper he published in 1926: even today, a century later, it remains the foundation of the study and use of crops and livestock

27 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
Keralam researchers discover a new species of genus Begonia in Western Ghats

Species christened Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division, JNTBGRI

27 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Mobile phone retailers to protest against UPI MDR charges on October 2

The All India Mobile Retailers Association for the Delhi NCR region said retailers will symbolically cover UPI QR codes with black cloth and refrain from accepting UPI payments on Gandhi Jayanti

27 Sep 2026 4:29 pm
Six years on, ringed Eurasian whimbrel resighted on Keralam coast; marked Tibetan sand-plover also recorded

When a marked shorebird is sighted again, it provides a glimpse into the birds journey where it travels, its stopover site, and how different parts of its migratory range are connected, says an expert

27 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
Who are Sukhbir Singh Sandhu & Vivek Joshi? The 2 election commissioners behind the ECI dissent

An investive media report has revealed an unprecedented rift within the Election Commission of India. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected at least 14 times in 10 months to key decisions made without their approval, covering voter additions, deletions, and database centralisation. This video breaks down who the two officers are and how their objections triggered a political showdown.

27 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
India, Canada preparing to take ties to 'higher level': Jaishankar

Amid discussions in India regarding diversification of its energy sources, Jaishankar also met Venezuela Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzalez on the UNGA sidelines

27 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
Tracheal stents offer relief to dog breeds prone to breathing problems; veterinarians trained in Chennai

Veterinarians from across India attended a hands-on canine tracheal stenting workshop in Chennai, showcasing fluoroscopy-guided deployment on cadavers and live dogs.

27 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
Muslim marriage doesn't remove criminality of physical relations with minor: Delhi HC

The Delhi HC said the POCSO framework would be substantially weakened if an adult could answer a prosecution concerning a girl below the age of 18 simply by producing a marriage certificate recognised by personal law

27 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
Wangchuk backs October 2 CJP protest against CEC, may not attend physically

The whole idea of supporting movements for me is that these movements are on their own. So there are many people now for that issue, and I am happy to see that, says Activist Sonam Wangchuk

27 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Man who claimed to be Jayalalithaas half-brother and sought 50% of her properties is dead, Madras High Court told

Justices Abdul Quddhose and Rajesh Vivekananthan direct the High Court Registry to verify by issuing notice to the Mysuru address of N.J. Vasudevan

27 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Mamata camp's TMC MLA claims car attacked twice in two days

Kunal Ghosh claimed motorcycle-borne attackers smashed his car's windshield with hammers while one of them trained a gun at his security personnel in the Narkeldanga area.

27 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Opposition targeting Chief Election Commissioner to mislead public, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

In a press conference on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta strongly criticized the Opposition for making unsubstantiated claims against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Election Commissioner. Accusing political rivals of attempting to mislead the public, she defended the current functioning of the poll body, highlighting its operational transparency.

27 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
Ahead of October 6 bypoll, West Bengal Police searches house of TMC leader in decades-old cases

A team from Nandigram Police Station conducted the search at Sheikh Shahabuddin's residence, but he was not at home at that time.

27 Sep 2026 3:25 pm
Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry

A ceasefire that took effect on October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued, with the military saying they are in response to threats or attacks

27 Sep 2026 3:15 pm
After Aastha Kunj incident, residents seek safer DDA parks, proper lighting, upkeep

Residents said the Delhi Development Authority parks remain poorly lit in the evening and portions of boundary walls are damaged, making it difficult to monitor movement in and around the premises

27 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
A pedestrian signal is needed at MM Nagar Municipality Office Road junction

A pedestrian signal is needed at this junction where GST Road Service Lane and Maraimalai Nagar Municipality Office Road intersect

27 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Asian Games 2026: Anahat, Abhay end with silver each after losing to the mighty Malaysians

Abhay could not match the class and consistency of Eain Yow Ng in the mens singles final, losing in straight games 9-11, 5-11, 5-11.The same was the case for 18-year-old Anahat who lost 4-11, 4-11, 7-11

27 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Spruce up the area outside Youth Hostel in Adyar

S. Ganapathi Sankaran points out that residents of Indira Nagar Second Avenue Service Lane in Adyar are living amidst an uneasy atmosphere

27 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Kotamreddys Gen Z connect expected to yield four NMC seats for youth

Of the 72 divisions under NMC, 36 fall under Nellore Rural constituency, and as such, Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy has a considerable say in choosing the candidates

27 Sep 2026 2:48 pm
FIR cannot be lodged merely based on ED report, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the media that the State government recently ordered a preliminary inquiry into the case based on the legal advice it received on the issue

27 Sep 2026 2:45 pm
EESL to showcase A.P. Anganwadi success story in Germany

Energy Efficiency Services Limited was invited by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit to participate in the international study tour and share Indias experiences in energy efficiency, clean energy solutions, and sustainable development

27 Sep 2026 2:44 pm
Focus is on strengthening export ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh, says APNRTS president Ravi Kumar

Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society president Vemuru Ravi Kumar said there is a need to improve the functioning of the States ports to make them more attractive to exporters and traders

27 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Odisha vigilance unearths govt fund of 9.24 crore siphoned off by clerical staff

The huge funds were embezzled and transferred to 77 different bank accounts after processing of false bills pertaining to provisional gratuity, unutilized leave salary in the names of retired employees, and ingenuine claims

27 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
IND vs WI 1st ODI: India opt to bowl first

India have handed debut to spin all-rounder Naman Dhir

27 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Womans body found in canal, suspects taken into custody

Police recovered the dismembered womans body in the VTPS cooling canal, under Ibrahimpatnam police station limits on September 18, 2026

27 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Watch: What does the law say about removing the Chief Election Commissioner?

The Chief Election Commissioner faces calls for his removal amid questions over disagreements within the Election Commission. But what does the Constitution actually say about removing a CEC?

27 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
Asian Games 2026: Sreeshankar, Patturaj, Santhosh, Vithya, Anu qualify for athletics finals

Sreeshankar produced a best effort of 7.84m to finish second in qualification, while Patturajs 7.62m placed him seventh as both qualified for the mens long jump final.

27 Sep 2026 2:22 pm
SIR in Maharashtra may have deleted 3 crore voters, claims MLA Rohit Pawar

According to official data released during the SIR exercise, Maharashtra has 9.78 crore registered voters, while enumeration forms relating to 2.07 crore voters remained uncollected during the process

27 Sep 2026 2:20 pm