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Kerala Police arrest foreign women manufacturing MDMA in Delhi, bust drug network

Kannur City police team from Keralam arrest the two foreign nationals from Burari in Delhi following an investigation across several States

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:30 pm

First notification on drought mitigation in three days, Maharashtra government to seek Central aid: CM Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says the State will not wait for Central assistance to provide relief to farmers facing distress due to inadequate rainfall

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:29 pm

Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowdas remark: Advocate files complaint with Karnataka Lokayukta

He submitted a video clip of the Ministers statement along with the complaint and claimed that the statement would attract provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC reserves order on sanction to prosecute accused

Justice A. Badharudeen noted that there was a legal issue to be considered regarding prosecution sanction after recording State governments stand that sanction was not required to prosecute the accused in the matter

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

YNOS secures 2.12-crore investment from Gyan Circle Ventures

YNOS, which was incubated at IIT Madras, is a technology platform offering information and fundraising analytics for Indias startup ecosystem

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Enveloping patients with safety standards

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

Nilambur flash flood: body of missing woman found

Sajita, a resident of T.K. Colony, Amarambalam, was swept away by a sudden rise in the water level while washing clothes on Sunday evening

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:14 pm

Vettivittakadu tribal hamlets long wait for basic amenities draws Keralam governments intervention

Emergency treatment provided to ailing resident; steps under way to improve footpath and sanitation facilities, says Minister K.A. Thulasi

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:02 pm

Karnataka Lokayukta raids eight officials across State over disproportionate assets

The agency seized documents and details of movable and immovable properties for further investigation.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:00 pm

Heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in Telangana on September 23 and 24; red alert in eight districts on Wednesday

Clouds may cover Hyderabad city and its surrounding areas over the next 48 hours

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:58 pm

How industrial pollution from SIPCOT contaminated groundwater in 25 villages in Tamil Nadus Perundurai | Explained

Groundwater in 25 villages near SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre in Tamil Nadu is deemed unfit for drinking due to contamination.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:52 pm

Andhra fixes junior doctors stipend hike at 3.5% a year from 2027; APJUDA rejects order

G.O. Ms. No. 141, issued a month after the strike ended, gives interns 10% and postgraduates 5% for 2026; the association says the decision was taken unilaterally and asks the government to reconsider

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:46 pm

Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says

The two North Koreans expressed a preference to seek asylum in Japan rather than South Korea and have communicated their intention not to return home

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:44 pm

Looks plural, acts singular

Is it an individual item or a group? There are unique rules in the English language that give certain words an identity crisis!

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:41 pm

Chennai hospital introduces low-dose CT imaging for early cancer, heart disease detection

Doctors said the approach substantially reduces radiation exposure while preserving the lung architecture needed for diagnosis

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:37 pm

Elephant calf found dead near Thalavadi

The death of the calf comes a week after another elephant calf, aged about two to three years, was found dead in the Hasanur Forest Range of the Hasanur Division of the STR on September 15

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:26 pm

Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: Former employee arrested for withholding video from police

Ganeshan, who had worked at Gem Granites for 23 years, had in his possession a video purportedly showing Veeramani engaging in an obscene act with a minor girl

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

CPI(M) pushes back against UDF govts decision to institute police probe against Pinarayi Vijayan, kin based on EDs request

CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby says Congresss political line in Keralam stands in stark contrast to the partys purported national opposition to Centres 'misuse of investigative agencies to target non-BJP parties

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:22 pm

CPI(M) pushes back against UDF govts decision to institute police probe against Pinarayi Vijayan, kin based on EDs request

CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby says Congresss political line in Keralam stands in stark contrast to the partys purported national opposition to Centres 'misuse of investigative agencies to target non-BJP parties

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:22 pm

A fathers hope cut short as fire incident at RIMS claims newborn daughter in Telanganas Adilabad

Family members, attendants of patients recall the horrific moments and prompt evacuation which prevented further loss of life after fire broke out at the hospital

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:20 pm

A fathers hope cut short as fire incident at RIMS claims newborn daughter in Telanganas Adilabad

Family members, attendants of patients recall the horrific moments and prompt evacuation which prevented further loss of life after fire broke out at the hospital

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:20 pm

Naidu lays foundation for 11,359-crore works in 123 urban local bodies from Kuppam

Works in 26 districts, to be executed for the first time under the hybrid annuity model, cover 2,165 km of roads, 502 parks and 300 km of sewerage lines; two more trains now halt at Kuppam

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:18 pm

Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC

The observations came while deciding a mans appeal challenging his conviction and five-year sentence for assaulting a labourer when he objected to the nuisance created by the convict while he was trying to sleep

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:18 pm

Oscars 2027: Is La Bola Negra the biggest threat to The Odyssey for Best Picture?

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossis La Bola Negra has added the TIFF Peoples Choice Award to its Cannes Best Director prize and Spains official Oscar submission, giving the Netflix film one of the strongest early precursor profiles in the 2027 Best Picture race, even as The Odyssey remains the consensus film to beat

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

Oscars 2027: Is La Bola Negra the biggest threat to The Odyssey for Best Picture?

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossis La Bola Negra has added the TIFF Peoples Choice Award to its Cannes Best Director prize and Spains official Oscar submission, giving the Netflix film one of the strongest early precursor profiles in the 2027 Best Picture race, even as The Odyssey remains the consensus film to beat

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

BJP legislator strikes a different note in anti-UCC Mizoram

K. Hrahmo, who represents the Palak constituency, says the Uniform Civil Code could offer greater legal protection to Mizo women married to non-tribal men

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

BJP legislator strikes a different note in anti-UCC Mizoram

K. Hrahmo, who represents the Palak constituency, says the Uniform Civil Code could offer greater legal protection to Mizo women married to non-tribal men

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed

The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed

The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Jagan to meet Governor over alleged attack on YSRCP rallies demanding CBI probe into DSC recruitment

YSRCP president alleges Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Lokesh sent groups to attack party workers, says police booked the victims instead, and demands cases against both leaders

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites idea: Solicitor Generals remarks kick off heated debate in SC

At one point, Mr. Mehta explained that all that he wanted to convey was the law-making process was done by the Parliament. That is the Constitutional way, and that is not what Naxalites want, he said

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:08 pm

Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites idea: Solicitor Generals remarks kick off heated debate in SC

At one point, Mr. Mehta explained that all that he wanted to convey was the law-making process was done by the Parliament. That is the Constitutional way, and that is not what Naxalites want, he said

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:08 pm

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

The court sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by renowned Carnatic vocalist and author T.M. Krishna challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

The court sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by renowned Carnatic vocalist and author T.M. Krishna challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

Jamui sexual harassment case: Main accused Nandan Yadav arrested after encounter

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male friend in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, Additional Director General of Police (law and order) K.S. Anupam said on September 22, 2026.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Jamui sexual harassment case: Main accused Nandan Yadav arrested after encounter

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male friend in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, Additional Director General of Police (law and order) K.S. Anupam said on September 22, 2026.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Puducherry government draws up action plan to curb plastic pollution in Thengaithittu backwaters

Representatives from the government agencies recently conducted an inspection of the Thengaithittu backwaters to formulate measures for the control and management of plastic pollution

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

Sachin Mittals Fintech Cloud Valued at Rs. 1,500 Crore As Indiabulls Moves to Acquire 70% Stake

Deal follows FY26 revenue of Rs. 133.77 crore and marks a milestone for the founders five-year-old lending infrastructure platform.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:59 pm

UrbanWrk Nearly Triples Hyderabad Footprint to 1.35 Lakh Sq. Ft.; Opens Second HITEC City Centre

The new 85,000 sq. ft. centre at Meenakshi Tech Park follows full occupancy at UrbanWrks Raheja Mindspace location, strengthening its presence in one of Indias fastest-growing flexible workspace markets.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

Students block Anantapur-Tirupati highway at Burakayalakota over APSRTC buses skipping stops

About 100 students who commute to colleges in Madanapalle, Punganur and B. Kothakota say a dozen buses skip their stop at peak hours, forcing them to pay 50 to 80 a day for autos

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

Takeda and Dr. Reddys Laboratories Enter Into Exclusive Collaboration to Promote and Distribute QDENGA in Indias Pediatric and Adult Private Market

Collaboration focuses on disease awareness, promotion and distribution of Takedas dengue vaccine, across Indias private market for pediatric and adult vaccination, ahead of its anticipated availability in the first half of 2027. Collaboration combines Takedas global dengue and vaccine expertise with Dr. Reddys extensive healthcare network and commercial reach across India.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness in hilly areas, southern districts

He also reviewed measures for dengue prevention

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:51 pm

Manav Kaul unveils how his acting and cinema direction shape his writing

Actor and writer Manav Kaul shares insights into how his experiences in cinema and theatre have shaped his latest travelogue, A Mountain, A Lake and A Song

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:49 pm

Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman interview: On The Love Hypothesis and the science of romance

Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman talk about the rom-com adaptation of Ali Hazelwoods bestselling novel, and bringing Olive and Adams grumpy-meets-sunshine romance to the big screen

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:43 pm

Exalogic-CMRL payoff case: Keralams UDF govt orders police inquiry into ED report seeking action against Pinarayi Vijayan

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says legal prerequisites, and not politics as alleged by CPI(M), shaped UDF governments decision, citing Supreme Court judgments on EDs sharing of information with law enforcement agencies

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:07 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for school children

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) launched the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to students of Classes VI to VIII in government and government-aided schools, at a function held at Gandhi Gramam Corporation School in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:59 pm

Jamui minor girl harassment case: Main accused shot in the leg during police encounter

The action came after a video purportedly showing the a minor girl and her friend being harassed and molested by a group of youths in Jamui went viral on social media

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:55 pm

Womens cricket team extends dominance, delivers India its first gold at Asian Games 2026

India were overwhelming favourites for the title, and they certainly lived up to expectations with three dominant wins throughout the competition

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:55 pm

Abimanyu murder case: trial court dismisses accuseds plea for in-camera proceedings

Principal Sessions Judge K.K. Balakrishnan, who reserved the order on the plea on September 15, dismissed it on the ground that it was not a fit case for in-camera trial

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:53 pm

Trump, Mamdani discuss affordable housing and press access at Gracie Mansion

In a joint September 21 press conference at Gracie Mansion, Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani addressed NYCs affordability crisis, media access, and a major Queens housing initiative.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

17-year-old assaulted at Delhis Astha Kunj Park by men impersonating police

A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir on the night of September 21, 2026, by three individuals posing as police officers. During a subsequent arrest attempt by southeast Delhi police, suspect Asif allegedly opened fire and was injured in the ensuing encounter.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:42 pm

Before voting, students must be taught to question their social media feed

Colleges should teach students how to recognise political influence, not what to think

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:39 pm

More ragi with less water: Online programme to promote Guli Ragi cultivation on September 23

Farmers in parts of Haveri district have been harvesting around 20 quintals per acre by adopting Guli Ragi method, as compared to 15 quintals by the traditional method

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews organisational activities in western UP ahead of Assembly polls

Nitin Nabin is scheduled to meet former BJP MPs, former legislators and former members of the Legislative Council from western UP to take feedback on the political and electoral situation, former MP Raghav Lakhan Pal Sharma said

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:18 pm

Pawan Kalyan to shift to Pithapuram by year-end, set up camp office to strengthen Jana Sena

The Deputy Chief Minister admits his absence from the constituency, says elected representatives are less proactive than before and wants the NDA alliance to stay strong without hurting the respect due to his party

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Pawan Kalyan to shift to Pithapuram by year-end, set up camp office to strengthen Jana Sena

The Deputy Chief Minister admits his absence from the constituency, says elected representatives are less proactive than before and wants the NDA alliance to stay strong without hurting the respect due to his party

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Polling for eight MLC seats in Bihar to be held on October 23: EC

The terms of the eight members of the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies are due to expire on November 16

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

Polling for eight MLC seats in Bihar to be held on October 23: EC

The terms of the eight members of the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies are due to expire on November 16

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

'Is This iPhone 18?' 2 Men On Bike Ask Woman In E-Rickshaw, Then Snatch It

Shubhi Bhandari was on her way to work when the incident occurred.

NDTV 22 Sep 2026 1:00 pm

Telangana ACB searches 13 locations linked to NIMS Additional Superintendent in disproportionate assets case

Officials were examining various documents as part of the investigation into allegations that Dr. Bhaskar accumulated assets disproportionate to his known sources of income

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:59 pm

OnePlus launches N6 Lite in India for mid segment buyers

It ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supports 15W charging and 5W reverse wired charging

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:58 pm

Two held with country-made gun in Visakhapatnam; police say weapon was brought from Bihar

City Task Force raid at Gollalapalem catches two men, both about 30, who run a biryani centre; the II Town police are investigating why the firearm was procured

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

U.K. to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refuelling to counter Houthi attacks

Britain has condemned the Houthi attacks and said the U.K. will work with partners to support regional stability, protect civilians and support humanitarian access.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan wallops Japan

More than a million people were under evacuation advisories as the typhoon brought torrential rain, flooding and landslides near Tokyo, killing two people

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:46 pm

Iran President vows to firmly defend country's positions at UN

Mr. Pezeshkian will be the highest-ranking Iranian official to set foot on American soil since the start of the West Asia war

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

Quadra Closes the Gap Between Building Cloud and Running Cloud: Achieves AWS Managed Service Provider Competency

Quadra Closes the Gap Between Building Cloud and Running Cloud: Achieves AWS Managed Service Provider Competency

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:31 pm

IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after students death

The image of a batch of wall-mounted fans arriving at the campus as part of renovation work has gone viral on social media.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:23 pm

Cross-border illegal waste dumping: Keralam, T.N. pollution control boards to draw up joint monitoring protocol for better surveillance

Proposed protocol is intended to establish a coordinated mechanism for monitoring and verification of consignments and documents, identification of violations and enforcement action by respective boards

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

Heart disease kills 28.6 lakh Indians every year and yet, treatment is uneven and erratic

For millions of heart patients in India, distance to healthcare centre, lack of equipment and specialists, and high costs of treatment contribute to long delays and cause preventable deaths

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:20 pm

Doctors cannot evade mandatory government service bond after subsidised PG education: Allahabad HC

The Court held that a mere administrative delay in providing a posting would not extinguish a doctors bond obligation, while faulting how a petitioner was denied counselling

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:20 pm

IIT Bombay student death: Crime Branch scans CCTV footage from exam hall, hostel

According to officials, CCTV cameras inside the examination hall captured Wakode's movements before a professor approached him and led him away from other students after he was allegedly caught copying

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:18 pm

Former Justice R. C. Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel

Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:13 pm

Trump vs media: What is the White House press pool and why has it halted coverage of U.S. President?

The White House press pool halting coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump is being seen as a rare case of solidarity

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

Jaishankar calls first India-V4 meeting a historic occasion | UNGA 2026

India and the four-member Visegrad Group Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have agreed to strengthen political, economic and defence cooperation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held the first India-V4 Foreign Ministers meeting on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

Priyadarshini free travel scheme turns 100 days: A look at UDF govts flagship initiative amid private bus crisis in Keralam

The public utility facilitates an average of 12.93 lakh free journeys daily

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:51 am

IGDTUW and CyberPeace launch CyberPeace Keepers and First Responders initiative

The initiative will train students to research and respond to scams, deepfakes, AI-enabled deception, misinformation, impersonation and online abuse, said the organisation.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:46 am

BJP Telangana Chief Detained On Way To Meet Protesting Farmers

According to the BJP, police prevented N Ramchander Rao from proceeding towards Jurala and took him into custody.

NDTV 22 Sep 2026 11:39 am

Russia strikes Ukraine industrial sites, killing three, officials say

Russia deployed missiles, drones and artillery at four districts of the region, killing three people and injuring another six in Dnipro

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:36 am

From Chennais mini Brazil, a young footballers big dream

The dream of leaving behind a legacy, and encouraging other children in Vyasarpadi to take up football motivate 13-year-old S Hariharan

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:32 am

Hylenr Completes Phase 1 LCF Reactor Validation at Texas A&M University

Hylenr Completes Phase 1 LCF Reactor Validation at Texas A&M University

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:31 am

Woxsen University Named Among Top 5 Business Schools in Asia-Pacific by Bloomberg Businessweek 2026-27

Woxsen University Named Among Top 5 Business Schools in Asia-Pacific by Bloomberg Businessweek 2026-27

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:31 am

blackNgreen Builds AI Without Barriers, Powered by an AI-First Workplace

blackNgreen Builds AI Without Barriers, Powered by an AI-First Workplace

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Former Shanghai Innovation Bank and Silicon Valley Bank Asia Executive Jade Lu Joins Alpha Ladder as Wealth and International CEO

Former Shanghai Innovation Bank and Silicon Valley Bank Asia Executive Jade Lu Joins Alpha Ladder as Wealth and International CEO

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:30 am

ContentLens: India's First AI Platform That Protects Your Personal Identity

ContentLens: India's First AI Platform That Protects Your Personal Identity

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Ayodhya court rejects bail pleas of three accused in Ram temple donation theft case

The three were among eight accused whose judicial custody was extended till September 21 by the court

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:24 am

Ram ka naam badnam na karo: Congress slams delay in filing chargesheet in Ram temple donation theft case

The opposition party reiterated its demands for a forensic audit of the entire system, strict action against those responsible, and ensuring that the investigation is conducted with complete transparency in the matter

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:21 am