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Dozens injured in French student protests over school resources

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week and coincided on September 29, with a broader public-sector strike, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for France

30 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia will be ready to use the entire arsenal of forces and capabilities at its disposal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory should NATO countries undertake any attempt aimed at isolating the Kaliningrad Region from the rest of the country, says document sent to NATO

30 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Nepal PM Shah to make meaningful visit to India, date yet to be finalised: Foreign Minister Khanal

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal received Indias invitation for Prime Minister Balendra Shahs visit soon after the governments formation, with preparations under way

30 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
Kavin caste killing case: Madras High Court quashes charge sheet against parents of prime accused Surjith

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court rules that the evidence cited to link them to the murder and to alleged caste-based offenses was insufficient to proceed to trial.

30 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
23 years after invasion, U.S. leaves Iraq; stays in Iran

The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was its second target in its war on terror. But its war against Iran now has made it increasingly difficult for the United States to keep a large group of troops in a region thats turning hostile.

30 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
Gandak floods Bihars West Champaran as three embankments breach, creates panic among residents

The Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Sone rivers are in spate, with rising water levels posing a threat to Bihars border districts

30 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
India bloc meeting: Kharge bats for pre-SIR electoral roll for future polls; voting through ballots instead of EVMs

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge advocates pre-SIR rolls and ballot voting as part of the INDIA blocs push for transparency, accountability, and broader voter inclusion ahead of future polls

30 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Keralam bypoll results a strong indicator that CPI(M) has not lost its ground: A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the electorate has responded against UDF government at the first opportunity after it came to power

30 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Indian sailor among five killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tanker

Puntland Maritime Police Force says three Pakistanis, one Indian and one Myanmar national were killed before it retook the Palau-flagged tanker MT Honour 25 from pirates

30 Sep 2026 2:51 pm
No seat belt on bikes, no helmet in cars: Odishas bizarre traffic fines

CAG finds 2,988 two-wheelers were fined for not wearing seat belts, while 4,786 three- and four-wheelers get challan for not having helmets on their heads

30 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
Saudi Arabia denies talks with Netanyahu in UAE: official

No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged, a Saudi official said

30 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas

Justice A. Badharudeen reviews information passed by ED to State Police Chief and observes orally that question of whether to conduct a preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR will have to be analysed on a case-to-case basis

30 Sep 2026 2:39 pm
ED arrests Vatika Group CMD, promoter in PMLA case

Between 2010 and 2012, seven purchaser entities paid 260 crore upfront to Vatika Limited as the entire sale consideration for residential plots in its Vatika India Next projects in Sectors 84/85 and Vatika India Next-2 in Sector 88A, Gurugram

30 Sep 2026 2:39 pm
IDSFFK 2026: Ameya Gore on his documentary Going Solo and pushing the boundaries of sports documentaries

The documentary, produced by Sharib Khan and Vikas Kumar, follows women cyclists Gareema Shankar and Renu Singhi, on their journey to the London-Edinburgh-London cycling event in 2022

30 Sep 2026 2:37 pm
Congress pursues politics of divide Hindus for Muslim rule: BJP

BJP accused Congress and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of seeking to divide Hindu society along regional, linguistic, caste and gender lines

30 Sep 2026 2:27 pm
News from the world of Education: September 30, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

30 Sep 2026 2:26 pm
Iran receives U.S. feedback on seven-day trust-building plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received the feedback via Qatari mediators in Doha, with the sequencing of steps the main sticking point

30 Sep 2026 2:25 pm
AAP not part of INDIA bloc, won't attend meeting: Sanjay Singh

There is no question of joining the meeting. Aam Aadmi Party is not part of the INDIA bloc, says AAP MP Sanjay Singh

30 Sep 2026 2:24 pm
Emotionally attached kin preserve Mumbai mans body for 4 years after natural death: Police

Ruling out any foul play, the police said the man passed away in 2022 after suffering from cancer, kidney failure, and other age-related ailments

30 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
Two Andhra Medical College PG students found dead within five days; probe on

A final-year General Medicine student and a first-year ENT student found dead four days apart; the Commissioner of Police orders a detailed inquiry into both deaths

30 Sep 2026 1:55 pm
Indian academias drift from reason to ritual

Academic institutions must remain spaces for scepticism, dissent and fearless inquiry

30 Sep 2026 1:55 pm
30 Sep 2026 1:54 pm
Industry status to Malayalam cinema: Single-window clearance for shooting, lower power tariffs for cinema halls among proposals mooted by film bodies

Keralam govt forwards proposals by various film bodies to departments concerned ahead of finalising draft industry policy for Malayalam cinema

30 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Bharatbalas Ramnami wins National Award: The story of the Chhattisgarh sect that tattoos Ram on their bodies

A week after winning the National Award for Best Documentary for his short on the Ramnami community, filmmaker Bharat Bala speaks about his 1,000-film journey across India, and reuniting with AR Rahman after Vande Maataram

30 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Loud blast heard from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals premises, boiler explosion suspected

It is being said that one of the boilers in the refinery premises exploded causing the blast and resulting in the smoke.

30 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
APSPDCL first discom in Andhra to cross one lakh rooftop solar connections, all for SC and ST homes

The 210-MW capacity added under the Utility-Led Aggregation model puts Andhra Pradesh fourth among States in solar installations; the Southern Discom aims for 2.07 lakh homes across nine districts

30 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
Vande Bharat Express from Bengaluru to Goa via Mangaluru: Railway Minister

Sources said the Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (26655) is likely to depart Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru at 6.05 am to reach Madgaon in Goa at 7.15 pm

30 Sep 2026 1:20 pm
Who is Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

Justice Surya Kant will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years

30 Sep 2026 1:19 pm
Israel-bound commercial plane from Dubai diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress call

Israeli media, citing security officials, said the incident stemmed from a feud between the plane's two pilots, and everyone on board was safe; Netanyahu holding consultations over the FlyDubai flight incident

30 Sep 2026 1:19 pm
Sahil Wakodes death: Parents continue hunger strike for third day; Youth Congress workers join

While late students father, Ravindra Wakode, refused to speak to the media, the familys lawyer said they have not received any response from the government so far over their demands

30 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
12-member U.P. family rescued from alleged bonded labour in Hyderabad

The family cooked and defecated inside rooms. They were allegedly forced to work seven days a week, faced physical and verbal abuse when unable to work or asked for wages.

30 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
Asian Games 2026: Mens team defends title as Indian compound archers complete hat-trick of golds

The Indian team was two points down but showed nerves of steel to make a thrilling comeback in the end

30 Sep 2026 1:12 pm
Two Tirupati town planning officers suspended over crane accident that killed three

A preliminary inquiry finds the builder dug beyond the area earmarked and ignored setback norms on DBR Hospital Road; the Commissioner orders a check on the strength of the municipal school next door

30 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
Project Maya: Indian short-form anime series set for premiere

Canvas is gearing up to drop Project Maya in the first week of October Indias first original short-form anime, built entirely by Indian creators

30 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Punjab grappling with serious drug problem due to poor governance of Aapda government: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the people of Punjab are waging a decisive battle against drugs, and to unite the State in eradicating them, the BJP launched the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' on September 18

30 Sep 2026 1:02 pm
Indian Coast Guard seizes drugs worth over 3,000 crore from Iranian boat

The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS and central intelligence agencies, seized 526 kg of high-grade methamphetamine and heroin worth over 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. The vessel was intercepted west of Lakshadweep after surveillance and a pursuit. Five Pakistani crew members were detained, and the vessel and seized drugs were brought to Mumbai for further investigation.

30 Sep 2026 12:49 pm
Mahua Moitra's plea in SC alleging eviction from circuit house to be heard on October 1

On the night of August 14, Mahua Moitra claimed in a social media post that a large crowd had gathered outside the circuit house, shouting Jai Shri Ram slogans after she refused to leave the premises

30 Sep 2026 12:45 pm
Inquiry committee into Gulmarg Gondola mishap recommends extra rescue wheel, training for guides as first responders

The committee also recommended training in vertical rescue operations, which are rope-based rescues, for registered ski guides, tourist guides, photographers and pony owners

30 Sep 2026 12:44 pm
2020 Delhi riots case: Delhi High Court refuses bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

A Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Dinesh Bhatt dismissed the duos third bail applications in the case

30 Sep 2026 12:38 pm
Telangana ends 2026 Southwest Monsoon with 17% deficient rainfall, 38% lower than 2025

The shortfall was spread across all four months of the season. The impact was uneven across Telangana.

30 Sep 2026 12:37 pm
Supreme Court to hear West Bengal plea against bail to Nandigram Congress candidate on October 5

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for West Bengal, said a listing on October 5 would make the petition infructuous. The polling was scheduled the next day, on October 6

30 Sep 2026 12:27 pm
Calcutta HC dismisses ISF's plea challenging EC's reassignment of 'envelope' poll symbol to another party

The ISF had moved the High Court claiming that the 'envelope' symbol, with which it contested the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2026 assembly elections, was reassigned to the DTC despite its objection

30 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
Ex-IAS officer found dead at home in Bhopal

An investigation was underway to ascertain the motive behind the murder, the police said the role of a domestic help was suspected

30 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Reward CEC with Bharat Ratna for delivering West Bengal to BJP: J&K CM

The Chief Minister said the Election Commission of India (ECI) should do some soul-searching as the charges against the poll panel were not levelled by any political party

30 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
What is the Mamallan Reservoir project in Tamil Nadu and why is it being opposed? Explained

The project, whose construction began during the erstwhile DMK regime, has raised concerns among fishing communities, residents, and environmental groups over its potential impact on wetlands, fisheries, and local hydrology

30 Sep 2026 12:20 pm