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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes', says he agrees with Vance that it's not 'war'

I call it a military conflict because it's small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing, said U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:44 am

India in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia to help end the conflict: Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who arrived in Warsaw from Kyiv where he held talks with top Ukrainian leadership on Thursday, made the remarks after he met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:16 am

Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur

Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:06 am

The Gulf is calling and New Delhi must listen

A changing West Asia requires a more assertive Indian role in pursuing real, hard-power security partnerships

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:22 am

Warning on warming: On the UNEP report, Limiting Overshoot

India must shed its victim mindset while acting on climate change

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:16 am

Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house

According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:14 am

Out of neglect bin: On perimenopausal policy

The perimenopausal policy will ease access to care for women in midlife

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:07 am

IGI Airport waterlogged, flights affected as rain lashes Delhi

Commuters wade through flooded underpasses near the airport to reach on time; Palam receives heaviest rainfall in city 72.2 mm in 3 hours; waterlogging, traffic snarls reported across Capital

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:55 am

CMRL to get last train of its fleet for corridor 4 of Phase II network soon

The 118.9-km network needs 138 three-coach trains, 36 of which were ordered in the first of three packages;fifteen of them are ready for operation from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and the remaining are undergoing testing; the second and third sets of trains are at different stages of production

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:53 am

Even in those days, Chennais medical facilities were on par with rest of the country

T.S. Surendran, Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:41 am

Class 9 Student Stabbed To Death In Delhi Over Girl, 3 Arrested

The three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon when the 15-year-old boy was on his way back home from school along with the girl and some of his friends, police said.

NDTV 5 Sep 2026 12:33 am

Vizag MP Sribharat hopeful of turnaround in VSP fortune

The 14,000-crore revival push will bear fruit once the plant posts profits, says Sribharat after meeting CMD of RINL; he takes up with GM of SCoR the transfer requests of employees posted in Rayagada Division, Duvvada halt for Vande Bharat trains

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

India backs SCO on Iran and Russia: Diplomatic Shift? | Worldview

Is India changing tack or making friends ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit in Delhi and Pakistans Presidency of the SCO next year?

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:29 pm

Sentence against advocates set aside

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:26 pm

Three held after woman alleges abduction, assault over debt in Bengaluru

The accused also allegedly stripped her and recorded a video, according to the FIR. However, the police are verifying the claims.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:25 pm

Mining revenue rises 12.90% to 1,287 crore in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

Major mineral revenue rises 53.50%; State targets 3.70% share of GVA from mining by 2028-29

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

Tempers fly, traffic crawls as vehicle restrictions kick in on Bengaluru airport road

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) began enforcing its recent announcement of a ban on certain categories of vehicles on four elevated corridors in the city on Friday, with only the Airport Road flyover seeing a ban on two-wheelers

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

CPI(ML) Liberation to leverage education reform drive to reach young voters in Bihar, UP

The campaign builds on the momentum generated at Jantar Mantar and is an extension of efforts by the partys student wing, the AISA

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:15 pm

All Indians on Mt. Kailash pilgrim trail have left China following flash floods in Nepal: MEA

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that 275 Indian nationals remain missing till now and 169 Indians have been rescued

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

From asteroid hunter to Maths wizard, 82 educators to receive National Teachers Awards

Teachers who engage in creative pedagogy and community leadership are in focus; among awardees are faculty in Indian Knowledge Systems, including Vaastu Shastra, the Bhagavad Gita, and integrating Sanskrit with AI

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:54 pm

Supreme Court pushes for raising retirement age in district judiciary to 62 as case backlog exceeds five crore

Top court says it is crying need of the hour to stop attrition of experienced judicial talent otherwise access to justice would remain a mere chimera due to unfilled posts; only 7 States, including T.N and Karnataka, have responded positively to the SOS

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

More than a week after Nepals deadliest flood disaster in years, heres what we know so far

More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams continue searching for the missing as authorities assess the scale of destruction. Heres a look at what caused the disaster, the latest casualty figures, and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

U.N. approves resolution in support of mapthat shows Africas true size

16th-century Mercator map diminishes size of Africa; Togo-led U.N. initiative to further African Union campaign for new map; West African nation aims to use Equal Earth map in schools by the end of the year; United States was the only country to vote against

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

A string of non-academic tasks take teachers away from classrooms

Non-academic tasks assigned to teachers, latest being SIR, has forced them to least engage in their primary responsibility in schools and colleges

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:45 pm

Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Ministers compensation demand

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must take the lead and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:43 pm

Vijayawada airport new terminal likely to be ready by October, says official

The new terminal to feature multi-level operations, six aerobridges, escalators, state-of-the-art technology and upgraded passenger amenities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:26 pm

A.P. High Court Bench will be set up in Kurnool, asserts Minister

Noting that the process of setting up a High Court bench involved legal procedures and protocols, the Minister appeals to the protesting advocates not to take hasty decisions

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Little Krishnas steal the show at Janmashtami celebrations

Cultural programmes, Utti beating competitions and special pujas add to teh festive fervour

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

Relief for contract staff in Health Dept. as Andhra govt. responds to demands positively

Eligible staff working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals to get to 30 days of special leave after every 11 months of service; guidelines issued to address staff shortages

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

Congress to expand Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign to more than 800 cities

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi to address 28 student interactions in the first phase of the campaign; plans to appoint coordinators to scale up the outreach

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

Congress to expand Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign to more than 800 cities

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi to address 28 student interactions in the first phase of the campaign; plans to appoint coordinators to scale up the outreach

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

A year into GBA, Bengaluru still awaits key governance institutions

The corporations are grappling with shortage of staff,officesand funds, while key institutions meant to drive the citys development and planning, such as the Economic Development Agency and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee, are far from becoming functional

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:19 pm

A year into GBA, Bengaluru still awaits key governance institutions

The corporations are grappling with shortage of staff,officesand funds, while key institutions meant to drive the citys development and planning, such as the Economic Development Agency and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee, are far from becoming functional

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:19 pm

From worksheets to videos: Teachers are using AI tools to teach and upskill students and themselves

AI has made most teachers jobs easy. I use AI to create differentiated worksheets for each student that have to be solved at the end of every chapter, says one teacher in the city

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

From worksheets to videos: Teachers are using AI tools to teach and upskill students and themselves

AI has made most teachers jobs easy. I use AI to create differentiated worksheets for each student that have to be solved at the end of every chapter, says one teacher in the city

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

NTA takes AICTE help to map facilities for setting up testing centres

AICTE has set a September 15 deadline for institutes to submit the details following a National Testing Agency directive to support the transition of national examinations to online and CBT modes

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:02 pm

Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

Congress plans organisational revamp in U.P. ahead of Assembly polls

Congress finalises new District Congress Committee presidents as it seeks to strengthen its organisation in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Assembly elections

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

KRMB panel meet fails to arrive at consensus on water-sharing

Full-fledged meeting of the river board likely in the last week this month; Telangana says AP drawing large quantities of water unilaterally

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Captive mines, SAIL merger sought for VSP

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:42 pm

Watch: CJP protest: Delhi police detains Swatantra Bharadwaj, adds SC/ST charges | Above the Fold | Sept 4, 2026

A protest by the Cockroach Janta Party outside a Delhi police station has led to upgraded charges in the case involving the alleged assault on student activist Nishu Aazads father, Sanjay. The accused, Swatantra Bharadwaj, was detained hours after police assured protesters he would be arrested within 72 hours.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:41 pm

In woe we sing | Review of Ode to a Grieving Angel, poems by Naveen Kishore

Imbued with a gentle sadness, these verses evoke the suffering of the world

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:32 pm

Elaborate security, crowd management plan for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

More than 2,800 CCTV cameras installed across Tirumala have been integrated with the Command Control Centre and private and yellow-board vehicles will be regulated, with designated parking facilities being identified in Tirupati, say officials

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:22 pm

Panchayat president dies in stone pelting

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25

With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25

With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

AP-Transco mulls drone patrolling to assess health of transmission assets

It invites tenders from the DGCA-compliant drone service providers to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles for preventive maintenance on a pilot basis

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

13-year-old tribal girl found pregnant after alleged sexual abuse in Keralams Kasaragod; father, cousin arrested

Details of alleged abuse emerge during counselling by police; cases registered against the two under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:56 pm

Excise identifies 15 locations in Ernakulam for public to RELACZ

The plan is to set up facilities such as open gym, volleyball court, reading room, or hangouts at the locations in collaboration with the Local Self-Government department

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:55 pm

Freshwater ponds get a new lease of life under PMKSY in Andhra Pradesh

A sum of 50 crore has been sanctioned for the scheme, and 26 of the 105 village ponds have already been rejuvenated

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Congress stands with all daughters seeking justice, says Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba said the party and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stood with Nishu Azad, journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan, and student activist Akriti Chaudhary, who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

41 teachers get State-level best teacher awards

The awards will be presented by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday (September 5) at Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Preparations on for Vriksathon Heritage Run

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:46 pm