Tiniest Ganesha sculpted on a human hair strand
National Lok Adalat settles 1.51 lakh cases in Telangana, 42.29 crore refunded to victims
Diet-exercise combo most effective for lasting weight loss: ICMR-NIN
New initiative to guide Tavanur students towards careers
The project to provide guidance on higher education, competitive examinations, professional courses, career choices, and employment opportunities
Mega DSC: Jagan alleges discrepancies in a candidates TET marks
The YSRCP president also raises questions on the candidates eligibility and verification process
Jumbo Circus comes to Belagavi
The circus promises a mix of daring stunts, acrobatics, comedy and other shows for audiences of all ages. The shows will be presented daily at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Manginapudi beach decked up for Maha Ganapathi Utsavams
11-day festivities to begin with Vinayaka Chaviti puja; elaborate arrangements made for devotees and Ganesh idol immersion at Gilakaladindi Harbour
Police asked to remain alert about BJP using anti-social elements, says CM
Earlier, terming the Congress anti-Hindu, Ashok said: Even the British did not restrict the Ganesha festival'
JAC demands 50 lakh ex-gratia, jobs for kin of deceased HMWSSB outsourcing employees
Collector calls for eco-friendly Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations
Nandyal district administration and the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board jointly distributes 3,000 clay Ganesh idols for free across the district to raise public awareness about environmental protection
MLA announces government to establish dialysis unit at Bobbili Urban Health Centre
Drug trafficking: two more nabbed from Noida
Police sources say one of the arrested was a major supplier who procured drugs in large quantities from Delhi and supplied them to Keralam through hired carriers and peddlers
Cooking oil seeds clusters to be set up in Virudhunagar district
54 kg of ganja seized from two passengers of Guruvayur Express at Tirunelveli Railway Junction
Farmers association demand desilting of all 8 minor dams in Virudhunagar district
China outlines AI, smart manufacturing vision for BRICS
China has proposed establishing a BRICS special economic zone partnership, under which countries can set up an intelligent portal, coordinate policies, and build a new frontier for open development
Sathya Sai University to open AI higher education centre in Madiyala in Dakshina Kannada in November
One World One Family Mission will open a 50-bed free hospital in Mangaluru, says its founder Madhusudan Sai
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Kanipakam temple gears up for 21-day annual Brahmotsavams
The annual Brahmotsavams, which will be held from September 14 to October 4, will feature a series of traditional rituals, Vahana Sevas and processions, culminating in the Teppotsavam on the final day
94 kg of banned tobacco products seized in Nagapattinam, two arrested
CPI(M) urges Centre to announce 1 lakh crore package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh
The State has suffered crop losses of 5.40 lakh crore, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao, demanding that drought-affected mandals be declared immediately and 50,000 each be given to the affected families
KCCI seeks integrated or multimodal logistics park in Mangaluru
At meeting on sidelines of BRICS Summit, Kashmir leaders express solidarity with Iran and call for diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes
Belagavi airport to get four-lane road
The existing road will be widened into a four-lane road and there is minimal need for land acquisition. We will expedite the land acquisition process: Belagavi Deputy Commissioner
Red sanders smugglers ram forest patrol vehicle during high-speed chase, four injured
Yadgir: Seven arrested for illegally poaching wild animals
Burnt remains of two hunted peacocks, two live turtles, and 12 live crabs seized; authorities confiscate six country-made guns and ammunition from the accused.
In the history of Tamil Nadu, we have never seen such an uncivilised and a dummy Chief Minister [C. Joseph Vijay], charged the DMK leader and former Deputy Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu byelections: AIADMK namescandidates for Madurantakam, Dharapuram constituencies
The AIADMK named formerMLA Kanitha Sampath as its candidate for Madurantakam (Chengalpattu district) and K. Bhanumathi for Dharapuram (Tiruppur district)
CPI(M) Keralam State committee to directly address local organisational issues
CPI(M) Keralam State secretary M.V. Govindan says there is a dire need to change the behaviour of a section of leaders, their conversational styles, and functioning
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say
The strike in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood in western Gaza City left the vehicle mangled, according to footage circulated on social media
World without rules is like crossroads without traffic lights: Chinese President Xi
He called upon the leaders of the grouping to work towards writing a ew chapter of strength through unity for the Global South
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who has trailed in opinion polls throughout his four years in office, has been catching up in the final weeks of campaigning, with rival Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats losing ground
Justice V. Kameswar Rao takes oath as Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The oath-taking ceremony at the Lok Bhavan was attended by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other dignitaries
House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur
Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables
House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur
Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables
Kerala PSC faces legal dilemma over Crime Branch summons in Planning Board exam scam
Commission seeks legal advice on whether itschairperson and members should appear before Crime Branch in connection with the alleged irregularities in a Kerala State Planning Board recruitment examination
Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from New Delhi after attending BRICS Summit
80% Indians non-vegetarian, Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious, says Rahul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner for the leaders and delegates of the BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam Saturday September 13
Kapil Sibal calls for 10-year ban on politicians switching parties mid-term
Legislators changing political parties mid-term weakens their accountability, both to the citizens and within parties, Kapil Sibal said
Decolonisation means presenting full authentic history with Indian perspective: Amit Shah
The Minister said attempts had been made to destroy India's knowledge traditions, but knowledge embedded in people's memory and oral traditions could not be eliminated.
Malvika Singh brings Cooking for my Firefly and memories of Delhi to Chennai
At the Table with Malvika Singh. An evening of readings and conversation as the author shares stories from her memoir, Cooking for my Firefly. Presented by Prakriti Foundation at Amethyst Cafe
Five elephants from Assam have been proposed to be donated to Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai; Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai; Kancheepuram Mutt; Vaitheeswaran Temple, Mayiladuthurai; and Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram.
Putin departs Delhi After BRICS Summit 2026
Health Wrap Episode 50 discusses healthy ageing, longevity and racquet sports
The episode discusses how food, physical activity, sleep and other aspects of lifestyle can influence health over the long term, while emphasising the need to build habits that are practical and sustainable
Al-Mokha is not a storm in a coffee cup
The Red Sea port lent its name to mocha and its where coffee trade started
Revised design clears hurdle for Pavangad ROB approach road
The Kerala State Electricity Board had served a notice to the Public Works Department directing it to stop piling work after 110-kV and 11-kV underground power cables were found passing through the site where the approach road was being constructed
Is the United Nations broken?Antonio Guterres on reforming the world body | The Hindu Exclusive
In an exclusive interview to The Hindu on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the UNSG, who demits office at the end of the year weighed in on a number of issues, including UN reform, the election for his successor, the latest developments in the West Asia war, Israels war in Gaza, Indias efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the latest controversy of a new UN resolution on the world map.
AMMK leader Dhinakaran criticises undeclared load shedding in Tamil Nadu
On reports that headmasters of government and government-aided schools having been asked to bear the expenses of the launch of expansion of the Perunthalaivar KamarajarBreakfastSchemeon September 17, the AMMK leader urged the government to drop themove.
Congress leader summoned by police for burning Bageshwar Baba's photo over Durga Puja remark
The case relates to a September 8 demonstration outside the Bhawanipur police station in south Kolkata over remarks made by Mr. Shastri about Bengalis, Bengal's culture and food practices during Durga Puja
Candidates to be announced on September 15. According to Mr. Veerapandian, the upcoming bypolls in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies are not normal byelections, but what he termed as byelections imposed on people.
Over 60 Tibetans detained in Delhi over protest against Xi Jinping
The protesters carried the Tibetan national flag and ran towards the venue when they were stopped by Delhi Police officials and detained
Greater Noida DM moves SC against HC order on student NSA detention
The High Court had criticised Ms. Roopams lack of application of mind to a police report against the student activist
Former MP Bellana Chandrasekhar is new President of YSRCP in Vizianagaram district
YSRCP has also appointed Gadala Sanyasi Naidu as coordinator for the Nellimarla constituency as it seeks to strengthen its organisation ahead of the local body elections.
Former MP Bellana Chandrasekhar is new President of YSRCP in Vizianagaram district
YSRCP has also appointed Gadala Sanyasi Naidu as coordinator for the Nellimarla constituency as it seeks to strengthen its organisation ahead of the local body elections.
Calibrated capitulation: Congress slams PM Modi after his meeting with Xi
Mr. Ramesh's remarks came a day after PM Modi conveyed to Chinese President Xi that peace and tranquillity along the frontier remains an essential basis for development of India-China relations
M.A. Baby blames creation of false perception for CPI(M)s debacle in Keralam
We should have been more alert in exposing and defeating the narrative, M.A. Baby said while opening the partys three-day extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode
BRICS Summit: Leaders pose for group photo on Day 2 in New Delhi
Two-day seminar on Brhattattva held in Chennai
On the concluding day on September 12, scholars and experts presented their research papers on the subject.
HAS & DSE Bandipora Mark 5th Death Anniversary of Dr Aziz Hajini with Youth Quiz, Literary Gathering
HAJIN : The fifth death anniversary of renowned Kashmiri literary figure, critic, writer and language activist Dr Aziz Hajini was observed here on Saturday with a commemorative programme featuring a literary gathering and an engaging quiz competition for school students. The programme was organized by the Wahab Cultural Society (WCS), Hajin, in collaboration with the Department of School Education, Bandipora, to pay tribute to Dr Hajini and highlight his enduring contribution to the promotion and preservation of the Kashmiri language and cultural heritage. The event witnessed the participation of hundreds of school students, teachers, educationists, writers and members of civil society, who recalled the literary icons multifaceted contribution to education, literature and cultural activism. Dr Hajini, who served as Secretary of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and as President of Adbi Markaz Kamraz, was remembered for his association with several prominent educational and literary institutions, including the J&K Board of School Education, Directorate of School Education Kashmir, University of Kashmir and Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. The programme began with a welcome address by Nazir Javed, Patron of the Wahab Cultural Society, Hajin. Renowned writer and poet Shahbaz Haqbari delivered the keynote address, highlighting Dr Hajinis contributions to literature, education and public life. The presidential chair was occupied by Shakit Shafi, President of Halqa-e-Adab Sonawari, while Arshid Ahmad Lone, Senior JKAS Officer and Chief Accounts Officer of Kashmir Power Development Corporation, attended the programme as Chief Guest. The presidium also included the Chief Education Officer, Bandipora, and Zonal Education Officer, Hajin. Engineer Farhan Manzoor Shah, Provincial Secretary of JKEEGA and Additional Secretary of the NIT Alumni Association, and Azhar Hajini, son of the late literary figure, noted broadcaster, television presenter and Media Secretary of Halqa-e-Adab Sonawari, were also present. A key attraction of the programme was the Dr Aziz Hajini Quiz, aimed at familiarizing younger generations with Kashmiri literature, culture and their literary heritage. Students from five schools of Hajin participated in the competition with enthusiasm and displayed impressive knowledge and competitive spirit. Majeed Majazi, General Secretary of the Wahab Cultural Society, conducted the quiz as Quiz Master, keeping the participants and audience engaged throughout the competition. Middle School Shahigund and MS Gulshan Abad Hajin jointly secured the first position, while MS Parray Mohallah bagged the second position. MS Balshibal secured the third position. Several prominent members of civil society, including Dr Riyaz-ul-Hassan, President of the Wahab Cultural Society, Haji Gh Nabi Dar, Sagar Sarfaraz, Mohammad Yaqoob Parey and Mehraj-ud-Din Parey, besides educationists, writers and literary enthusiasts, attended the gathering. The programme concluded with a collective resolve among literary organizations and educationists to carry forward Dr Aziz Hajinis mission of promoting the Kashmiri language, nurturing young talent and strengthening cultural awareness among the younger generation.
43 Bn CRPF Organises Cricket Tournament Under Civic Action Programme at Buchroo
Buchroo : The 43rd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), under the aegis of DIG Srinagar South and the guidance of IG SNR Sector CRPF, organised a cricket tournament at Buchroo under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025-26, aimed at strengthening the bond between the security forces and the local population through sports and community engagement. The two-day tournament, held on September 10 and 11, witnessed participation from four local cricket teams Baghi Buchroo Legends Cricket Team, Buchroo Legends Cricket Team, Friends XI Buchroo Cricket Team and A-7 Cricket Club Buchroo. The tournament was inaugurated by Commandant 43 Bn CRPF, Vikrant Sarangpani, in the presence of unit officers, Sarpanch Buchroo Ghulam Moinuddin, prominent members of the community and a large number of villagers. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth, who displayed commendable sportsmanship, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the tournament. The initiative was part of the CRPF's continued efforts to promote youth engagement, sportsmanship and community participation while fostering mutual understanding and goodwill with the local population. The tournament culminated on September 11 with an exciting final match between Baghi Buchroo Legends and Buchroo Legends. Baghi Buchroo Legends emerged victorious and lifted the tournament trophy, while Buchroo Legends finished as runners-up. The winning and runner-up teams were felicitated with trophies and medals by Commandant 43 Bn CRPF Sh. Vikrant Sarangpani, unit officers and Sarpanch Buchroo Ghulam Moinuddin. Individual prizes were also presented to outstanding performers in recognition of their impressive performances during the tournament. The grand closing ceremony was attended by unit officers, local representatives, Sarpanchs, community members and a large number of villagers. The event served as a platform for meaningful interaction between the CRPF and local youth and further strengthened the spirit of cooperation, trust and goodwill between the force and the community. The initiative reaffirmed the CRPF's commitment to community-oriented engagement and its endeavour to encourage young people to participate in sports and constructive activities.
Satya Niketan and Indias building safety crisis | Insight India
The collapse of the five-storey Satya Niketan PG has put the spotlight back on Indias poor infrastructure and widespread lapses in safety during and after a buildings construction. In this episode, Sonikka Loganathan speaks to Dr. A. Srivathsan, architect, urban designer, and Principal Researcher and Head of the Centre for Research on Architecture and Urbanism at CEPT Research and Development Foundation, about the gaps between regulation, compliance, and governance and what can be done to make Indias buildings safer.
Puducherrys Bahour lake shrinks amid encroachments, clogged feeder channels
Beyond the Hospital: How Paras Health Is Reimagining Indias Healthcare Story
There are places in India that are defined by their geography, and then there are places that seem to transcend it. Kashmir is one such place. Its beauty has been immortalised in poetry for centuries. The timeless Kashmiri verse Agar firdaus bar r-ye zamn ast, hamn ast-o hamn ast-o hamn ast reminds us that if paradise exists on earth, it is here. But Kashmirs story is not only one of beauty. It is also a story of resilience, aspiration and an enduring belief in the power of human connection. It is against this backdrop that Paras Health Srinagar completed three years a milestone that is about much more than the passage of time. It is about trust earned, lives touched, families supported and a healthcare institution becoming part of the social fabric of the community it serves. That journey also reflects a much larger story unfolding across India: the transformation of healthcare from a predominantly metropolitan privilege into a more accessible, decentralised and community-oriented service. From a Vision to a Healthcare Movement When Paras Health began its journey in Gurugram in 2006, the proposition was both ambitious and deeply relevant: quality healthcare should not be restricted by geography or income. Nearly two decades later, that proposition has grown into a healthcare network spanning cities including Gurugram, Patna, Ranchi, Panchkula, Udaipur, Kanpur, Darbhanga and Srinagar. The geography matters. For years, Indias most sophisticated medical capabilities were concentrated in a handful of metropolitan centres. Patients from smaller cities and towns often had to travel long distances, leaving behind their families, livelihoods and familiar surroundings simply to access specialised treatment. The emergence of healthcare institutions in newer geographies is changing that equation. Paras Healths expansion represents this broader shift bringing specialised medical expertise, modern infrastructure and clinical capabilities closer to the people who need them. The result is not merely greater convenience. It is greater confidence. A family that once had to look hundreds of kilometres away for advanced medical care can increasingly find that care closer to home. That is what makes healthcare infrastructure meaningful: not the size of a building, but the distance it removes between a patient and hope. Healthcare Is Ultimately About Trust Indias healthcare aspirations are changing rapidly. Patients today are more informed. They expect clinical excellence, but they also expect something equally fundamental dignity. They want to be heard. They want transparency. They want accessibility. They want compassion. Technology can make diagnosis faster. Infrastructure can make treatment more sophisticated. But neither can replace the human relationship at the centre of medicine. A hospital, therefore, is not simply an institution where procedures are performed. It is where families arrive carrying anxiety, uncertainty and, often, their deepest fears. The true measure of a healthcare institution lies in what happens next. Does the patient feel cared for? Does the family feel supported? Does the institution remain compassionate when the situation becomes difficult? This is where Paras Healths philosophy of Care Beyond Medicine acquires significance. The phrase is not merely about clinical treatment. It speaks to the larger responsibility of healthcare to make people feel that they are not alone. The Courage to Go Beyond the Metros There is an important lesson in Paras Healths journey. Healthcare transformation cannot happen if excellence remains concentrated in Indias largest cities. The countrys healthcare ecosystem can grow sustainably only when capacity expands outward into emerging cities, regional centres and communities that have historically depended on metropolitan hospitals. This is where institutions such as Paras Health can play a catalytic role. Every new hospital creates more than beds and operating rooms. It creates employment, develops clinical talent, strengthens allied healthcare services, encourages local medical ecosystems and gives patients a reason to seek advanced treatment closer to home. It can also reduce the enormous economic and emotional cost of medical travel. In that sense, the expansion of a healthcare network becomes part of the larger story of nation-building. India does not merely need more hospitals. It needs stronger healthcare ecosystems. And ecosystems are built through connectivity between doctors and institutions, technology and patients, expertise and geography, and most importantly, between healthcare and the communities it serves. The Leadership Behind the Journey At the centre of this journey stands Managing Director Dr. Dharminder Nagar, whose leadership has been shaped by a belief that hospitals are ultimately built on values. Infrastructure can be constructed. Technology can be acquired. Systems can be replicated. Trust cannot. Trust has to be earned, often slowly and one patient at a time. The decision to expand beyond established metropolitan markets requires a different kind of leadership one willing to accept uncertainty, understand local needs and remain committed long enough for an institution to become part of the community. The Paras Health story has been built in that spirit: patiently, persistently and with a long-term view. Brick by brick. Life by life. Trust by trust. PARAS Health Srinagar: More Than a Hospital Three years in Srinagar have given this philosophy a particularly meaningful context. Kashmir is a region where healthcare is intertwined with geography, accessibility and community confidence. Establishing advanced healthcare infrastructure here is therefore not simply a business decision; it carries a wider social significance. Over these three years, Paras Health Srinagar has sought to establish itself not merely as a hospital, but as a dependable healthcare destination for patients and families. Every doctor who chooses service over convenience, every nurse who offers reassurance during a difficult moment, and every member of the support team who keeps the institution functioning contributes to that larger mission. The visible story of a hospital is often told through its buildings, technology and medical departments. The invisible story is told through the people. Through the late-night calls. The anxious families. The difficult diagnoses. The small victories. The moments when a patient's recovery brings an entire household back to hope. That is the real architecture of healthcare. There is another, less discussed dimension to building healthcare ecosystems in India: institutions become part of the everyday life of the communities around them. A hospital does not exist in isolation. It supports doctors, nurses, technicians, pharmacists, ambulance services, diagnostic networks, hospitality teams, food and nutrition services, maintenance staff, local vendors and countless other allied sectors. Even something as simple as a patient's meal carries a larger message. Hospital food is not merely about calories. It is about nutrition, recovery, cultural familiarity and dignity. A thoughtfully prepared meal can become a small but powerful expression of care at a time when a patient may feel most vulnerable. From clinical expertise to nutrition, from technology to housekeeping, from emergency care to the cup of tea offered to an anxious attendant healthcare is an ecosystem of thousands of human interactions. That ecosystem is precisely what India must continue to strengthen. And organisations such as Paras Health can contribute to that evolution not only by adding hospitals, but by creating platforms where medical talent, technology, employment, training and community healthcare can grow together. The Next Frontier Is Human Indias healthcare story is entering an exciting phase. Artificial intelligence, robotics, telemedicine, advanced diagnostics and digital health will undoubtedly reshape medicine. But the more healthcare becomes technologically sophisticated, the more important the human element may become. Because patients do not experience healthcare as data. They experience it as people. A doctor explaining a diagnosis. A nurse holding a hand. A family waiting outside an operating theatre. A reassuring voice at the other end of a phone. A meal served when someone is too tired to think about food. A hospital that makes a difficult day feel slightly less frightening. These moments rarely appear in annual reports, but they define healthcare more profoundly than statistics ever can. As Allama Iqbal wrote, Sitaron se aage jahaan aur bhi hain there are worlds beyond the stars. The thought is fitting for an institution that continues to look beyond the conventional boundaries of healthcare. The future is not simply about building more hospitals. It is about building greater trust. It is about making excellence accessible. It is about developing healthcare talent beyond the traditional centres of medicine. And it is about ensuring that geography does not determine the quality of care a person can receive. From Paradise to Partnership Kashmir has long been described as paradise. But paradise, in the modern sense, cannot be measured only by mountains, lakes and gardens. A truly healthy society is one in which people can access quality healthcare with dignity and confidence. That is the larger promise of healthcare institutions that choose to invest beyond the metros. Three years of Paras Health Srinagar is therefore one chapter in a much bigger Indian story a story about decentralising excellence, strengthening regional healthcare and bringing the promise of modern medicine closer to ordinary families. Perhaps the most appropriate way to describe that journey is not as a destination, but as a partnership. A partnership between doctors and patients. Between institutions and communities. Between technology and humanity. And between healthcare and the India that is steadily building a healthier future. The journey is far from over. But if the first three years of Paras Health Srinagar are any indication, the next chapter can be measured not simply in infrastructure created or services delivered, but in something much more enduring; the number of lives that leave the hospital carrying not just treatment, but hope. And perhaps that is the finest definition of Care Beyond Medicine. Seema Vig is a Senior Vice President and Regional Director, PARAS Health. She could be reached at seemavig@parashospitals.com
Third extension of former Assam PCCF challenged; Gauhati High Court issues notice
The petitioner says the Environment Ministry found lapses when M.K. Yadava was Assams Principal Chief Conservator of Forests until his retirement in February 2024
Director Srinidhi Bengaluru and actor-producer Dheekshith Shetty open up about taking an unconventional approach to horror and making the genre work for a wider audience with their found-footage Kannada film Video
Lorry driver dies after vehicle crashes into stationary container truck on Outer Ring Road
Ankit Balyan murder case: Khap heads give deadline of Oct 5 for arrest of remaining accused
Head of Balyan khap Naresh Tikait told reporters in Shamli that khap heads met the DM and the SP and demanded security for Balyan's family, employment for one member of the family and financial help
KIMS Saveera performs complex emergency angioplasty
Chief Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Moode Sandeep said KIMS Saveeras cardiology team is equipped to manage complex cardiac emergencies with advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres
Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends Indias efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy
BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology, critical minerals
Prime Minister flagged serious concerns over the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals, saying it could hinder shared progress and prosperity
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim showcases love for Bollywood with Kishore Kumar song
Stay Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelections, urges plea at Madras High Court
He highlights that public money gets wasted when MLAs resign their post and seek re-election from the same constituencies after joining other political parties
Poothrikka panchayat bypoll triggers speculations as Twenty20 downplays BJP bonhomie
While the move has raised questions over the stability of the alliance, insiders from both the parties claim it as a sheer pragmatic approach
FPIs withdraw 13,138 crore from equities in September so far amid global uncertainty
The latest outflow comes after Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in July and August, infusing 20,200 crore and 29,630 crore, respectively, according to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL)
Obama voices caution on AI, urges Democrats to tackle it: reports
He also called for candidates in the 2028 presidential race to make AI one of their central agendas, with a very clear plan to tackle the surrounding safety and economic concerns
Three killed as speeding lorry rams auto in Vizianagaram
Police attributed the accident to the lorry drivers rash and negligent driving
Watch | Vijays Varisu takes on Ajiths Thunivu: Why Tamil cinema fans are excited
Two of Tamil cinemas biggest film stars Vijay and Ajith are releasing their films on the same day. As excitement builds in anticipation of the big face off, we meet their vociferously loyal fan groups
'Second life': Nepal tunnel survivor recalls ordeal
Mr. Sah was among hundreds of workers at a series of hydropower projects hit by the catastrophic August 26 flood
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations separately reported that a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details
Drug-induced gang rape: Four accused remanded in judicial custody in Kozhikode
The custody of the accused will be sought for a detailed interrogation as the police suspect the involvement of more persons in the incident
Ever since the TVK government assumed charge, the State has been facing power cuts for several hours. The present power cuts have adversely impacted the students who have been preparing for the ensuing quarterly examinations, Mr. Udhyakumar charged.
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
A growing number of global companies, including HSBC, Amazon, Standard Chartered and CBA have announced some jobs within their companies were being replaced by AI
BRICS 2026: VVIP movement disrupts daily earnings of autos, delivery workers
With 35 roads facing 12-hour restrictions and diversions at 22 points, workers in New Delhi and Central Delhi say they are struggling to find orders and passengers.
Security tightened at Bharat Mandapam for final day of BRICS Summit
New Delhi [India], September 13 : Security checks and tight security arrangements are underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. Delhi Police on Sunday has issued a public advisory in view of traffic being affected across the national capital due to VVIP movement. The police have urged the public to use public transport and follow designated alternative routes. Commuters heading to airports, railway stations, and ISBTs have been advised to allow extra travel time. Additionally, non-destined commercial vehicles have been barred from entering the city. They have been strongly advised to use the Metro for airport travel, as its service remains fully operational with no disruptions. Meanwhile, the final day of New Delhi BRICS Summit will see participation of BRICS Member and Partner in an open session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also slated to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from seven countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with leaders of South Africa, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Egypt and Burundi, Uganda and Nigeria. PM Modi will meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. South Africa has been a core part of BRICS. President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the BRICS session on Inclusive Global Governance & Strengthening Multilateralism on Saturday and visited the Bharat Innovates exposition in New Delhi. Earlier, on Saturday, BRICS leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the outcome as a reflection of a BRICS that is wider in reach and stronger in purpose. The theme of this year's summit is Building Resilience for Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development. (ANI)
News in Frames: A village with no people
Gattumeedapalle was once a bustling hub of groundnut cultivation in Andhra Pradesh; however, repeated crop failure due to lack of water has forced families to move away to find alternative sources of livelihood
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineries
The shipments underscore the impact of a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign against Russia's oil refineries and energy infrastructure
Assam CM highlights big comeback of small hog
The population of the endangered pygmy hog, once thought to be extinct, has increased from six in 1996 to 194 today through a captive breeding programme
