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Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar inspects Pudumandapam control room ahead of Meenakshi Temple consecration

He urges all government departments to ensure they coordinate with each other so that every visiting pilgrim has a smooth, safe, and hassle-free darshan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:46 pm

Xi, Modi welcome steady progress in India-China ties

Peace and tranquillity in border areas essential for development of bilateral relations, says Mr. Modi; Mr. Xi describes India, China as key Global South countries with significant responsibilities

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:22 pm

District administrations identify 29 irrigation tanks for idol immersion as part of Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations

As part of safety measures, the police team will also ensure that idol immersion takes place near the bund of the lakes

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:22 pm

Tasmac outlet in Tiruvannamalai burgled

Hard disks of CCTV cameras fixed inside the outlets were missing and the cameras were damaged

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

Iran President meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince amid West Asia hostilities

Delhi Declaration expresses 'deep concern' over continued fighting in the Gaza Strip and calls for 'halting any policies aimed at forced displacement of Palestinians'

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

We will achieve a huge victory in byelections, says Minister Sengottaiyan

He says the court verdict for the election petitions in the other constituencies is expected on September 28, and after this, the EC will announce the date for the byelections

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

We will achieve a huge victory in byelections, says Minister Sengottaiyan

He says the court verdict for the election petitions in the other constituencies is expected on September 28, and after this, the EC will announce the date for the byelections

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

Demand for clay Ganesh idols surges ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi

With only a day left until Vinayaka Chaturthi, some NGOs intensified their campaign, explaining the need to install clay idols at homes and in the pandals

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Demand for clay Ganesh idols surges ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi

With only a day left until Vinayaka Chaturthi, some NGOs intensified their campaign, explaining the need to install clay idols at homes and in the pandals

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Senior living market can grow into a $10.1 bn prospect: ASLI-JLL

The addressable market of urban, financially independent senior households in India is expected to grow from 1.7 million in 2026 to 2.1 million by 2030

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:00 pm

Bin Laden considered targeting India and other countries in 1998: CIA documents

The CIA release confirms the 9/11 Commission findings that U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were warned numerous times of an Al Qaeda attack before 9/11

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:57 pm

Waterlogged roads cause traffic jams as heavy rain pounds Vijayawada

Measures are being taken to check water stagnation on roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure is being improved at a cost of 600 crore, says MA&UD Minister

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:53 pm

BRICS leaders call for stronger international cooperation, wider access to AI resources

The New Delhi Declaration 2026 highlights the immense opportunity that AI offers to stimulate economic growth and sustainable development for all

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:49 pm

U.S. House of Representatives to take up Russia sanctions bill next week

Ukrainian civilians continue to be killed by Putins war machine, and this bill hits the Kremlins coffers hard; Now is the time to pass it and force Putin to the negotiating table, said Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Jeanne Shaheen

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:45 pm

Kochi airport launches robot for enhanced passenger assistance and cultural promotion

In the first phase, the robot has been deployed at Kalangan, the art museum located in the domestic security hold area

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Slum settlement in south Delhi veiled for BRICS Summit

Residents express exasperation with the governments action in covering up slum settlements rather than investing in welfare programmes that uplift communities from poverty

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of destabilising region

While Eritrea has maintained strict strategic patience, Addis Ababa has been immersed in incessant escalation of its war rhetoric for more than three years now, according to a statement by Eritrean Foreign Ministry

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of destabilising region

While Eritrea has maintained strict strategic patience, Addis Ababa has been immersed in incessant escalation of its war rhetoric for more than three years now, according to a statement by Eritrean Foreign Ministry

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

BRICS leaders plant saplings at Bharat Mandapam

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:15 pm

A taste of Odisha at BRICS Summit: Koraput coffee given to global delegates

The Odisha govt. says the presence of the coffee at the BRICS Summit highlighted the potential of products originating in rural and tribal areas to access wider markets; Koraput coffee is cultivated mainly in Nandapur and Machhkund areas of Koraput district at elevations of around 920-950 metres

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:11 pm

A taste of Odisha at BRICS Summit: Koraput coffee given to global delegates

The Odisha govt. says the presence of the coffee at the BRICS Summit highlighted the potential of products originating in rural and tribal areas to access wider markets; Koraput coffee is cultivated mainly in Nandapur and Machhkund areas of Koraput district at elevations of around 920-950 metres

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:11 pm

Murali wants ESMA invoked to stop ambulance workers strike

Health Minister writes to Home Minister seeking steps to prevent strikes and ensure smooth operation of ambulance services. The Kerala State 108 Ambulance Employees Union has announced a 24-hour strike from 8 a.m. on September 17.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:07 pm

Watch: Delhi Declaration 2026: What did BRICS decide?

The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi has concluded with the historic adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Member nations are demanding urgent reforms to the UN Security Council and pushing for local currency trade settlements.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:06 pm

Watch: Delhi Declaration 2026: What did BRICS decide?

The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi has concluded with the historic adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Member nations are demanding urgent reforms to the UN Security Council and pushing for local currency trade settlements.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:06 pm

Man in custody allegedly assaults cops in Kochi

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:00 pm

Health officials sound caution as soaring temperature triggers fresh wave of fever cases in Ernakulam

The district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in the State, while dengue and leptospirosis cases also persist

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:58 pm

Vijay meets Ajith Kumar: 4 memorable times the Tamil stars met in the past

Former actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays meeting with actor and racer Ajith Kumar on the sidelines of the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone in the UK has taken the Internet by storm

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Keralam Chief Minister calls for timely legal amendments to face challenges posed by tech

The tendency to copy creative works and violate copyright has been rising with the advancement of technology, says V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Keralam Chief Minister calls for timely legal amendments to face challenges posed by tech

The tendency to copy creative works and violate copyright has been rising with the advancement of technology, says V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

When Ajith Kumar and Vijay shared the screen: a look at Rajavin Parvaiyile

The two stars, pitted as rivals in cinema, met at the Silverstone racing circuit in London on Saturday

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

When Ajith Kumar and Vijay shared the screen: a look at Rajavin Parvaiyile

The two stars, pitted as rivals in cinema, met at the Silverstone racing circuit in London on Saturday

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunite at Silverstone; fans call it biggest day for Tamil Cinema

Separated by yearsof public absence, Ajith Kumar and Vijay the two superstarsof Tamil cinemacame together ina moment thattranscended their legendary on-screenrivalry

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Electricity crisis an opportunity to find a solution, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Electricity crisis an opportunity to find a solution, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Visakhapatnam decks up for Ganesh Chaturthi

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:59 pm

DSC recruitment process in Andhra Pradesh was transparent, asserts Tourism Minister

The YSRCP had filed 335 petitions in Andhra Pradesh High Court, with the intention of preventing unemployed youth from securing jobs, alleged Kandula Durgesh

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

NDA may achieve 100% strike rate in local body polls, says TDP observer

Chintakayala Vijay says TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP will contest municipal and parishad elections with perfect coordination

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Visakhapatnam faces 58% rainfall deficit, straining water reserves

APWRIMS data reveals that the district received just 199.69 mm of cumulative rainfall between June 1 and September 11, against the normal expected benchmark of 479.49 mm

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:47 pm

UDF against PM-SHRI, but options being examined, says Keralam Education Minister

While the UDF government is bound to consider the agreement signed by its predecessor, it does not imply that PM SHRI will be implemented, says Samsudheen

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

Orathupalayam reservoir basin turns greener with 15,000 new saplings

The trustees, comprising eminent industrialists in Tiruppur, view the greening initiative as a reparation for the pollution caused to the Orathupallam dam by dyeing and bleaching units before Zero Liquid Discharge system and waste water recycling were put in place

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

BJP, AIMIM MLAs argue CURE Bill will double property tax annually

Minister Sridhar Babu allays fears, clarifies that it plays only an advisory role

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Argument over childs assault led to double murder in Keralams Attappady: police

Provat Das, a native of West Bengal, is accused of killing a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

Khairatabad Bada Ganesh: Traffic police issue route plan, urge devotees to use public transport

Around 500 police personnel, along with pushing teams, will be deployed at major traffic choke points. Metro services will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., while special RTC buses will be operated in addition to the 2,200 regular buses that touch the Khairatabad route every day.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:29 pm

Nadda assures all support for Quantum Bio Valley project in Amaravati

The Union Health Minister lauds the States Sanjeevani programme, and promises to examine its replication at the national level

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Coimbatore city police strengthen college safety, support for families of victims

Police Liaison Officers will maintain contact with college management and flag issues concerning students like drug use and peddling, identify student disputes and group conflicts linked to social media, and report significant changes in attendance or suspicious activities

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Decision on PM SHRI soon as pressure mounts on Keralam govt.

Against the backdrop of the Centres letter seeking a decision at the earliest, Education Minister says Chief Minister will make an announcement. Muslim Youth League adopts resolution urging the government not to implement PM SHRI

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:23 pm

Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:21 pm