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UK government condemns anti-immigrant protests over Channel crossings

The right to peaceful protest is fundamental to our democracy, but it must never cross a line into disorder, the government said

7 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Germanys far-right AfD wins big in eastern state; first post-WWII victory for a far-right party

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a landslide victory in a regional election on Sunday, September 6, but fell just short of a majority as it seeks to form Germanys first far-right state government since World War II.

7 Sep 2026 1:36 pm
Studio Renn brings its jewellery collection to Chennai, featuring old-cut diamonds

This two-day event at the Collage will present a blend of older pieces and new designs that will debut at the upcoming India Art Fair, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship of antique cuts that offer a distinct character and artistry

7 Sep 2026 1:09 pm
New UN map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as territories caught between Indian line and Chinese line

The map shows Aksai Chins eastern borders as the Indian Lineand uses a Chinese linethat appears to serve as a line of demarcation between Ladakh and Aksai Chin

7 Sep 2026 1:06 pm
Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran

Ramezanisadeh and Pasandideh said they were protesting Tehran's brutal crackdown on nationwide demonstrations against Iran's theocratic rule.

7 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Amit Shah chairs 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Goa

The meeting will deliberate on inter-state coordination, cooperative governance and sharing of best practices among the participating states and Union Territories

7 Sep 2026 12:35 pm
Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UNs top court

Last year, Germany stopped authorising any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza but later lifted those restrictions.

7 Sep 2026 12:12 pm
Nepal tunnel rescues face unprecedented challenge

We are facing something I have never faced before, said the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association

7 Sep 2026 11:05 am
Markets decline amid West Asia conflict, concerns over possible U.S. interest-rate hike

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 172.77 points to 76,342.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 63.30 points to 23,832.60

7 Sep 2026 10:40 am
UN warns wildfires, heatwaves threaten air quality and health

Wildfires and heatwaves are posing a growing threat to air quality and public health, with toxic smoke and microscopic pollutants potentially undermining efforts to tackle air pollution and climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said

7 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

Final results showed AfD falling three seats short, with 39 lawmakers in an 83-member parliament

7 Sep 2026 9:38 am
North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its hostile policy against North Korea and respects what he calls North Korea's status as a nuclear state

7 Sep 2026 9:14 am
West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the rules of the game in its war with Iran had changed, saying any further attack on Iranian interests or security would draw a faster and more painful response

7 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's Governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada

7 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister

The evacuation concerned outposts built in areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority and without official authorisation

7 Sep 2026 7:05 am
Singapore must never allow prejudice against any community: PM Wong on anti-Indian abuse

Racist comments surfaced online targeting some of the nine Singaporeans missing in the Nepal-Tibet disaster, while questions about SIA's investment in Air India were accompanied by anti-Indian abuse, Mr. Wong said

7 Sep 2026 6:42 am
Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair in U.S., campaign officialssay

The attempted attack is the latest political violence to roil the United States. And the Ohio gubernatorial race is one of the most high-profile races this year as the campaigns enter the final six weeks of campaigning before the election in November.

7 Sep 2026 4:59 am
At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five people were killed, three critically injured and two others hospitalised with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.

7 Sep 2026 3:29 am
Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64 people

The explosion occurred on Saturday (September 6, 2026) night next to the Nuestra Senora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents. Hundreds of them were preparing to watch a fireworks display that is part of a religious festival when the blast occurred.

7 Sep 2026 3:18 am
Iran says plans to announce new exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz

Any ship that enters this area with the intention of passing through the Strait of Hormuz and is identified will be placed on our sanctions list, said head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

7 Sep 2026 2:57 am
Harnessing BRICS POWER to empower the world

The five commitments for strengthening BRICS cooperation and empowering the Global South to build a more peaceful, open, and prosperous world

7 Sep 2026 12:50 am
India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi

We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties, he said.

7 Sep 2026 12:41 am
Lebanon President calls for U.S. help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops in the vicinity of a strategic south Lebanon ridge

6 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
Germany wants war again, Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations

German government blamed Moscow for the incident, saying Russia sent low-level agents for an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at the strategic airport in eastern Germany

6 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
We were offered crores of rupees, ministerial posts, but we stood by principles, claims IUML Vaniyambadi MLA

Addressing cadre and party functionaries at the district-level general body meeting in Tiruvannamalai, he says they should be united in working with the ruling TVK in the upcoming elections to the local bodies for its own growth

6 Sep 2026 11:03 pm
Coimbatore, an ideal choice for district cooling systems

District cooling is a centralised system that pipes cooling to buildings in a 3-km radius and is metered like power supply; if a community has a dense population within a small area, district cooling system is ideal, says Grundfos India

6 Sep 2026 11:02 pm
T.N. launches third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar coast

The exploration has been planned for nearly 20 days, after the team took into consideration the ocean currents patterns and Northeast monsoon. The last survey was carried out in September 2025

6 Sep 2026 10:57 pm
Jewellers begin dispatches for Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam

Work orders were issued to Joyalukkas Group and Kalyan Jewellers, the two jewellers awarded the tender for the scheme, in a 70:30 ratio

6 Sep 2026 10:53 pm
Call to keep Durga Pujas in West Bengal vegetarian kicks up a storm

Chief Priest of Bageshwar Dham, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri and Viswha Hindu Parishad leaders have asked Durga Puja pandals to avoid non-vegetarian food

6 Sep 2026 10:48 pm
Four police officers in Kalady suspended for alleged custodial torture

The action followed a complaint by a taxi driver who alleged that the four officers brutally assaulted him after taking him into custody from his house on September 2 in connection with a case involving one of his friends.

6 Sep 2026 10:47 pm
Carnatic musician S.R. Janakiraman passes away at 98

S.R.J., as he was known in music circles, was renowned for his erudite lectures and demonstrations, which once dominated the December music festival season in Chennai

6 Sep 2026 10:40 pm
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 contestants list: Lakshmi Priya, Chandini, Raaghav, Pandi, and more

A total of 29 contestants made it to the stage of the premiere episode, of whom the audience eliminated 10 through a live poll

6 Sep 2026 10:39 pm
Karnataka files appeal before CWMA seeking reduction in water release

Appeal comes ahead of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee meeting scheduled on September 8

6 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
1.85 lakh voters deleted from Manipur, Sikkim electoral rolls after SIR

6.3% of Manipur voters names removed amidst Kuki-Zo fears of deletions due to conflict-related displacement; more women voters than men in Manipur; 11.2% of Sikkim voters names removed

6 Sep 2026 10:27 pm
M.K. Stalin demands resolution in T.N. Assembly for proper caste census

He says the open-ended format to record caste details without a pre-determined drop-down list or standardised menu, as announced by the Centre, is disappointing

6 Sep 2026 10:25 pm
Suresh Gopi opens toll gates after seeing long queue of vehicles in Keralams Thrissur

According to the police, the Union Minister was travelling from Thrissur towards Ernakulam when he saw vehicles queued up for more than two kilometres on both sides of the toll plaza

6 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Hormuz but Washington denies it

The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran's southern coast again being targeted

6 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
At least 34 children rescued from human trafficking network in Arunachal Pradesh

The police in Namsai district also rescued four adults in an illegal placement case

6 Sep 2026 10:08 pm