T.N. govt. proposes to extend terms of Special Officers in local bodies
Autorickshaw driver dies after being hit by train
Special commission to identify Panchami lands soon: Minister
Assam told to pay 2 lakh to husband of woman pushed into Bangladesh
The Gauhati High Court took serious exception to the way a Foreigners Tribunal in Nagaon handled Mumtaz Begums case; the court impleaded the Ministry of External Affairs in the case and advised it to make an endeavour to have the woman located in Bangladesh and to expatriate her to India.
Ganesh idols that grow after immersion
This Ganesh Chaturthi, take home eco-friendly clay idols embedded with seeds and grains that, once submerged, can sprout as well as serve as food for birds and fish
West Bengal recorded 60,000 underage institutional deliveries in first six months of 2026: CM
Suvendu Adhikari says arrests will made in cases of child marriage, and the benefits of State and Central scheme will be stopped to such families
These demands were consolidated into a study report at a public meeting organised by Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations
Karnataka High Court orders tech-driven overhaul to manage finance and assets of temples
The High Court of Karnataka has issued a series of directions aimed at bringing transparency and preventing financial mismanagement in all temples controlled by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department
Key suspects in investment scam surrender
Chennai Metro Rail to complete tunnelling work from Royapettah to Thousand Lights next month
In corridor 3 of the phase II network covering 45.8 km, trains will depart from Madhavaram and will pass several areas, including Royapettah and Thousand Lights before making the last stop at SIPCOT
West Bengal CM urges Durga Puja committees to give up State support, announces restrictions
No Durga Puja inauguration will be allowed before Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha, and the governmentwill not organise a carnival this year, Suvendu Adhikari says
Arambai Tenggol, village volunteers not banned organisations: Manipur CM
CM Yumnam Singh tells Assembly that the State has registered cases against individuals not the groups
Cuddalore MP seeks comprehensive inquiry into safety and maintenance practices at NLCIL
Jipmer holds CME on orthopaedic infection management
Guest house owner hacked to death at Bommayarpalayam
Over 13,800 challans issued for traffic violations in Puducherry in August
In cases involving underage drivers, the parents were summoned to the Traffic Police Stations and counselled, says SSP Traffic
Building owner arrested, along with spouse and son; five MCD officials suspended; Delhi government mulling policy to govern buildings used for different purposes, including PG accommodations
JLR to cut 4,000 jobs in two years to save 1.7 billion
The reduction, which is not expected to impact direct manufacturing jobs, will be achieved through voluntary means wherever possible, TMPV said in an exchange filing
MCC applicable only to Thattanchavady constituency for October 6 bypoll in Puducherry
The AINRC had already announced the candidature of former party legislator Ashok Anand from the seat
RBL Bank to raise to $1 billion from overseas investors
The board approved the establishment of an EMTN Programme in accordance with Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, subject to regulatory, statutory, and other approvals, RBL Bank said in a stock exchange filing
Kambur panchayat secretary dismissed
SHRC calls for enquiry into patients death following fall from hospital bed
GCL: Knights score over Pipers
Iran warns U.S. energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes
We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they [the Americans] stop the sabotage, threats and attacks on Iran, said senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei
Congress SC, ST MPs to petition President over Haldwani purification row
MP Mallu Ravi said 32 MPs decided in a meeting to finalise a memorandum seeking the Presidents intervention; they also decided to constitute a parliamentary forum to take up issues concerning SC and ST communities
Surplus liquidity: RBI mops up 6 lakh crore in two auctions with mixed response
As against 7 lakh crore of notified amount, the first auction received a tepid response, with bids of just over 2.59 lakh crore being received for the 30-day VRRR, according to an official statement
CM Vijay has no locus standi to speak about obscenity against women, says Udhayanidhi
Speaker agreed to allow us to speak; but he subsequently denied permission; we do not know under what compulsion he denied us permission; that is why we are meeting the media, said Udhayanidhi Stalin
Bengaluru gets Circular Textile Lab to keep fabric waste out of landfills
Karun Nairs ton props up KSCA Secretarys XI
13 lakh Delhi voters deleted in pre-SIR mapping phase, highest in Phase-3
January 2026 alone accounted for more deletions than 11 months of 2025; officials say this was part of continuous updation of rolls; no separate list was published with reasons for the mass deletions
APPCB holds Green Walkathon, workshop on air quality in Visakhapatnam
Two seriously injured in road accident in Varkala
Its always Plan A for Satwik-Chirag
Their 10th crown on the BWF World Tour gives them a timely confidence boost heading into their Asian Games title defence later this month
Apollo doctors treat rare swallowing disorder
The court also provides interim protection to the TMC leader till November 30 in three FIRs linked to irregularities to the Trinamools Sebaashray health camps
VOC Port handles record 2.17 lakh tonnes of cargo in a day
TMB Foundation organises HPV vaccination drive
Man held for cheating 72-year old of 1.5 crore in land deal
Telangana enjoys considerable strategic geographical importance, says TGREDCO VC and MD Musharraf Faruqui
TN Assembly drama: CM Vijay attacks DMK over past corruption | Above the Fold | Sept 7, 2026
Todays Above the Fold bulletin covers Tamil Nadus heated Assembly clashes over past corruption charges, Delhis tragic hostel collapse raising serious safety questions, and New Delhis official stance on a controversial new UN map. We also examine escalating West Asia strikes, ISROs milestone satellite launch, and key diplomatic engagements worldwide.
Rise of digital hawala aiding money laundering, terror financing, global watchdog says
FATF report identifies the fusion of virtual assets with the traditional 'hawala' system as a significant development; it says that nearly 70% of surveyed jurisdictions have reported the integration of new technologies into such networks
Supreme Court asks why U.P. Police sought journalists digital data in road-rage probe
Court directs the police to file an affidavit on what kind of information it sought from X for the road-rage case against independent journalist who flagged the alleged misappropriation of donations to the Ayodhya Ram temple
Watch: Building safety checks around coaching hubs, PGs on priority: Ashish Sood
Speaker and not the police can take action against Assembly rules violation: High Court
Development of high-value rubber products and of chemicals and reagents to reduce import dependence are some of the proposed areas of collaborative research
No alignment with casteist politics: CPI
China Southern Power Grid: Powering Asia-Pacific Prosperity Through Energy Cooperation
China Southern Power Grid: Powering Asia-Pacific Prosperity Through Energy Cooperation
CM apologises after West Bengal government advertisement depicts Durga with 11 hands instead of 10
As the CM of West Bengal, I apologise for the error. The people responsible have received a stern warning. In the future, the Government will be careful, says Mr. Adhikari
FSSAI seals one restaurant, serves notice to 12 for non-compliance in Coimbatore district
Three booked for allegedly assaulting, kidnapping woman in Kasaragod
SIR complaints must follow proper process: Arunachal CM
Chief Minister Pema Khandu appeals to students and organisations three days after violence in Changlang district over the alleged inclusion of post-2006 Chakma and Hajong people in the electoral rolls
Keralam CM Satheesan meets Rahul Gandhi, triggering speculation on new KPCC president
Incumbent president Sunny Joseph has repeatedly expressed his desire to opt out of the key organisational responsibility given his responsibilities as Electricity Minister. He also stressed the need for a KPCC president focussed on the party apparatus, including issues such as discipline and organisation building
Projected increase in toll to pinch motorists on NH 66
The toll for a one-way trip from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram could soar to approximately 3,000 once all toll plazas become operational, according to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sources.
AAP holds candle march for Satya Niketan building collapse victims
Basheers world to come alive on stage in Kottayam
Speaker denied us chance to counter CMs allegations: Udhayanidhi
1,000 crore earmarked for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, says Telangana Deputy CM
CJPs Saurav Das raises seven demands after Satya Niketan building collapse
Anti-stabbing squads set up in Hubballi-Dharwad
Why the UN wants to change the world map?
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution encouraging the use of world maps that represent the relative size of landmasses more accurately. Backed by 164 countries, the Correct the Map resolution draws attention to distortions in the widely used Mercator projection, particularly its representation of Africa. Heres why familiar world maps distort size, how the Equal Earth projection differs, and what the UN resolution could mean for the maps we use.
Indian and Chinese armies review LAC situation in Arunachal after Beijing talks
Guwahati: The Indian and Chinese armies reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradeshs Kibithoo region, days after the two countries held Special Representative-level talks on the long-pending boundary dispute. The corps commander-level meeting was held at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point, with discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity [] The post Indian and Chinese armies review LAC situation in Arunachal after Beijing talks appeared first on NorthEast Now .
SIR: Notice hearing at 12 a.m., only Kannada notices and inaccessible BLOs leave voters struggling
Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting husband at Baridua
Nongpoh, Sep 7:A woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting her husband with an axe during a domestic dispute at 9th Mile, Baridua. The injured has been identified as Sikander Lyngdoh. According to reports, the incident occurred around 9 pm on Sunday when he was watching television, during which an argument broke out. He sustained serious [] The post Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting husband at Baridua first appeared on Highland Post .
Minor girl found dead at her residence in Hyderabad, suicide note cites mothers scolding
Inflation puts festive cheer under strain, says Congress
Congress accuses Union government of resorting to 'statistical jugglery' instead of containing inflation
Vijay vs Udhayanidhi: High drama in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay accused the opposition DMK of running organized corruption schemes using agency documents. In response, protesting DMK lawmakers staged a walkout. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin dismissed the claims as unproven diversion tactics, leaving political tensions running high in the state legislature.
Public demand rollback of fee hike for local vehicles at Omalur toll plaza in Salem
Civil Services foundation course on hold as candidates wait for word from Centre
Centre has moved SC asking permission for the DoPT to allocate services without implementing the courts March 11 Rohith Nathan judgment
Civil Services foundation course on hold as candidates wait for word from Centre
Centre has moved SC asking permission for the DoPT to allocate services without implementing the courts March 11 Rohith Nathan judgment
Dry spell, cloud-free sky push temperature above normal at many places in Keralam
The IMD has issued a heat alert warning of hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Keralam until September 9
Dry spell, cloud-free sky push temperature above normal at many places in Keralam
The IMD has issued a heat alert warning of hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Keralam until September 9
Row over TV debate on Kanthapurams remarks leads to cases against anchor, panellist
Kochi City cyber police book journalist Aparna Kurup for making 'provocative statements during the debate which was later taken down by the channel; two days ago a panellist of the show Abdulla Basil C.P., vice president of Wisdom Students, was booked based on a complaint from Aparna alleging defamation and triggering security threats
e-KYC deadline for LPG users extended till Sept. 14
Dalit organisations threaten to launch agitation over DC manna land allocation
RDPR Minister mandates CEOs to conduct surprise village visits every week
KEA adds 150 medical seats for second round counselling
Two new oil-fired steam locos for Nilgiri Mountain Railway to be made in Tiruchi
The X class locos will be fitted with High Speed Diesel firing system and manufactured at the British - built Golden Rock Railway Workshop as it has the technical expertise; first loco will take one year for completion
Jagadgirigutta police solve five cases in two days, arresting a former SSB constable in one of them
Devotees throng Velankanni for grand car procession
TANSIDCO to develop an industrial park for women entrepreneurs at Suriyur
A park for manufacture of medical equipment will be developed on 10 acres of land next to it at a cost of 2.06 crore, say sources in SIDCO
Karnataka HC declines anticipatory bail to Sahukar in KPSC scam
Hyderabad Traffic Police book seven cases over fake number plates
Villagers seek permanent solution to drinking water crisis
Smart PNG metering project to benefit Telangana
Police hunt for husband after woman, daughter found dead in Attappady
The two bodies were found packed in sacks and dumped into the Bhavani river on Sunday.
B. Dayananda promoted and posted as ISD chief
