Murder case accused arrested after five years in Salem
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CITI expresses concern over potential additional tariffs by the U.S.
Delhi CM flays AAP government in Punjab for failing to curb drug menace
A government that keeps giving new deadlines cannot be expected to eradicate drugs, Rekha Gupta says, ahead of the BJPs Punjab unit flagging off the second Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra
Erode Corporation to stop collecting waste from bulk generators
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Calling for a scientific assessment of deficit rainfall conditions under the influence of El Nino, the Chief Minister bats for micro-irrigation to safeguard crops and insists that there be no drinking water shortage anywhere in the State; preliminary estimates for 2026-Kharif season indicate the impact of El Nino on 513 mandals with situation in 268 being severe
Anakapalli MP, YSRCP leader trade charges ahead of local body polls
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Kottapattu Periyakulam to get 31.31-crore facelift
The lake attracts a large number of winged visitors, particularly during winter; Germany-based KfW bank has agreed to provide 10.96 crore loan and grant
Kottapattu Periyakulam to get 31.31-crore facelift
The lake attracts a large number of winged visitors, particularly during winter; Germany-based KfW bank has agreed to provide 10.96 crore loan and grant
NIA files charge sheet against nine accused in Vijayawada radicalisation case
NIA files charge sheet against nine accused in Vijayawada radicalisation case
Delhi Election Commission publishes names excluded from Delhi electoral roll
The draft roll removed one in every three Delhi voters as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list
Citing dry Gujarat, Supreme Court says prohibition does not end alcoholism, hooch tragedies
A total ban on alcohol only succeeds in sending the liquor trade underground, increasing the prevalence of unregulated, lethal brews, says the top court
Citing dry Gujarat, Supreme Court says prohibition does not end alcoholism, hooch tragedies
A total ban on alcohol only succeeds in sending the liquor trade underground, increasing the prevalence of unregulated, lethal brews, says the top court
They called it a gift, then I sat with the gazette: Prakash Raj on UPI fee
The actor and political activist asks hard questions about the new UPI fee that has been announced by the Indian government
They called it a gift, then I sat with the gazette: Prakash Raj on UPI fee
The actor and political activist asks hard questions about the new UPI fee that has been announced by the Indian government
Jana Sena Party will select local body candidates on merit, local connect: Manohar
Civil Supplies Minister stresses familiarity with local issues, public engagement and party discipline; cautions cadre against believing social media reports on seat allocation
Jana Sena Party will select local body candidates on merit, local connect: Manohar
Civil Supplies Minister stresses familiarity with local issues, public engagement and party discipline; cautions cadre against believing social media reports on seat allocation
Farmers suspend agitation demanding full crop loan waiver
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The major news headlines of the day and more.
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Man electrocuted while retrieving tool from well in Erode
Former Brazil, India stars for exhibition match in Kochi on September 23
Congress slams IIM Jammu for fining students absent from PMs birthdayevent
The notice says students absent from the mandatory Deepak Lighting Ceremony held on September 17 to celebrate Narendra Modis birthday will be fined 500 if they fail to submit a reply
Road sweeping machine restored to service in Erode
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Srirangam temple land probe: DMK functionary booked over encroachment
Political, religious leaders protest against Tantra in Silence event in Kashmirs Gurez valley
A poster showed that Swami Dhyan Sumit, who heads the Shree Rajneesh Foundation, is scheduled to attend the event titled Tantra in Silence from September 24 to 27 in Gurez valley in northern Kashmir
Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for increased air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Due to the short window for the Rabi crop (wheat) after the paddy harvest in October and November, many farmers burn their fields to quickly clear the crop residue
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Mamatas Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later
Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, a former TMC MLA, told reporters in his Murshidabad home earlier in the day, It is becoming difficult for me to motivate grassroots workers who have been facing regular harassment.
Mamatas Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts later
Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, a former TMC MLA, told reporters in his Murshidabad home earlier in the day, It is becoming difficult for me to motivate grassroots workers who have been facing regular harassment.
Congress questions timing of candidates arrest ahead of Nandigram bypoll
Pawan Khera, head of the Congresss media department, told PTI that it was a matter of concern that the West Bengal Police had arrested the partys nominee when the cases against him were old
Top U.S., China negotiators to hold final preparatory talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Although Beijing is yet to officially announce the trip, U.S. media reports have said that Mr. Xi is expected to arrive on September 23 and meet Mr. Trump the following day
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar promises to stand by farmers on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
At public consultation in Tirthahalli, CM instructs Forest Department not to issue notices of eviction to traditional cultivators
Man sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment in POCSO case
828 CCTV cameras non-functional at Odishas police stations, outposts
Odisha police seek immediate release of funds to restore surveillance system
Karnatakas Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar starts day with visit to Mangaluru fishing harbour
He told reporters that the government has framed four new policies for Mangaluru, and an investment of 32,000 crore will be made in the region
Three arrested for assault during Ganesha idol immersion procession in Erode
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1965 Indo-Pak war hero Flight Lieutenant A.T. Cooke dies, IAF pays tribute
The Vir Chakra awardee passed away in Delhi on September 18, a senior official said
HS Prannoy says 2026 Asian Games could be his last
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Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games
Politics in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan had already entered into the Asian Games, says OCA president
Lucknow , September 19 : Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday stressed that India will pursue an independent foreign policy and take decisions based on the country's interests, while responding to US President Donald Trump's signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. Speaking to ANI, Singh said India's priority remains the country's people and that the government will take steps necessary to ensure their convenience, as well as the strength and stability of the country. The priority of the country of India and our government is our people, our people of 140 crores. We will take every step which is necessary for the convenience of our people. We will take every strong step for the strength and stability of our country, our population of 140 crores. We have our own independent foreign policy. We will not follow any country based on what our country is doing. We will do whatever is good for our country, Singh said. The remarks came after Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday, expanding statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions targeting Russia and extending existing sanctions on Iran. The legislation gives the US President authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from countries that meet specified criteria linked to purchases of Russian crude oil or natural gas and sanctions evasion. However, the measure does not automatically impose a 100 per cent tariff on any specific country. Addressing the issue of tariffs, Singh said India considers the duties being imposed to be unfair and maintained that New Delhi is not acting under pressure from any country. We always say that these tariffs that are being imposed are very unfair. And we are not under the pressure of any country. Energy is a very primary concern of ours. And wherever we find commercially viable, economical energy sources for our country and our people, we will take energy from there, Singh said. The new US legislation also targets Russian officials, financial institutions, defence-related networks and the country's so-called shadow fleet of vessels used to transport energy while circumventing Western restrictions. It further extends the Iran Sanctions Act for five years. The bill passed the US Senate by 86-11 in August before clearing the House of Representatives by 262-159 earlier this week. It was named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a leading supporter of the legislation. A key provision of the law allows the US President to impose targeted duties of up to 100 per cent on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas, as well as countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion. The legislation has particular significance for India and China, which remain among the major buyers of Russian crude. It creates a statutory pathway for potential tariffs on imports from countries that continue specified purchases of Russian energy. The law also provides the President with waiver authority under specified conditions, including certification to Congress that a waiver is in the national interest. Supporters of the measure have said it is intended to increase economic pressure on Moscow and reduce revenues supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation has also drawn criticism from some US lawmakers over the broad tariff powers granted to the President and concerns about their potential economic consequences. (ANI)
Man wanted in a murder case in Tiruvottiyur apprehended after 19 years
The man was among five persons arrested in 2007 in connection with the murder of Pandiyamani in Tiruvottiyur; however, after securing bail, he failed to appear before the court
Sri Lankan lawmaker seeks Modis intervention in Saudi case involving Tamil youth
The appeal concerns Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan national, whose family has claimed that he was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a social media post allegedly amounting to blasphemy
He rejects allegations of a deal between UDF government and BJP
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Entry to Kambathrayan Giri temple restricted on Purattasi Saturdays over recent forest fire
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India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi
PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters virtually to newly selected youth, who will join various government departments and organisations
India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi
PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters virtually to newly selected youth, who will join various government departments and organisations
LG Sinha Lays Foundation Stone of Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Jammu
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan, Thalwal, Jammu. The project, sanctioned under the Capex budget with an allocation of Rs. 4.5 crore, is envisioned as a landmark initiative to preserve and promote the timeless legacy of Yogini Lalleshwari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that Jammu Kashmir has, since ancient times, been a cradle of sages, saints and seekers of truth. The Centre, dedicated to Mata Lalleshwari, will embody Indias civilisational consciousness and serve as a beacon of cultural harmony, spiritual tourism, and academic research. This project reminds us of our timeless civilisational consciousness. Today, we stand at a significant juncture in our history, where the blessings of our ancestors and their timeless wisdom are converging with the aspirations for a confident, developed and self-reliant Jammu Kashmir, he said. The Lieutenant Governor underlined that Mata Lalleshwaris teachings transcended social divisions and embodied the ideals of tolerance, equality and inner transformation. Her verse, resonating with the highest truths of the Upanishads, continue to inspire generations. The Centre will act as a living repository of her philosophy, enabling scholars, artists and seekers to engage with her wisdom and disseminate it globally through modern platforms, the Lieutenant Governor said. He also stated that the centre will not be merely a physical structure but an institutional foundation for cultural preservation. It will host exhibitions, translation initiatives, and archival facilities, while also fostering fellowships in Kashmir Shaivism. The Centre will empower youth through art and creative expression, promote social harmony, and strengthen national integration, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that cultural and heritage centres are a national imperative. He said beyond economic growth, a nation requires civilisational memory and moral direction. The Mata Lalleshwari Centre will reconnect society with its roots, provide spiritual resources for mental peace, and contribute to grassroots economic vitality by attracting seekers, historians and tourists. The initiative aligns with the vision of the Honble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, who has consistently underscored the importance of integrating heritage with development. The Centre will stand as a monument to Indias cultural soul and a source of national strength, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor said that he has been constantly reminding the society that a tree without roots cannot withstand a storm and in the same way, a society disconnected from its foundational visionaries, cultural heritage and the philosophy of its sages loses its balance, sensitivity and sense of direction. In todays fast-paced life, people are facing unprecedented mental stress, crises of identity and the challenges of existential loneliness. It is equally true that external, material success alone cannot fill the emptiness within. I believe that the teachings of saints such as Mata Lalleshwari, and the cultural centre dedicated to her, will help fill that void and provide spiritual resources for self-discipline, mental peace and emotional resilience. Mata Lalleshwari Cultural and Heritage Centre will contribute to spiritual tourism and economic revitalisation. In this sacred land, where holy pilgrimage sites, ancient temples and centres of spiritual practice are spread across the region, this centre will attract seekers, historians and travellers from all over the world, the Lieutenant Governor said. Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shri Tejinder Singh, IGP, Jammu; Shri Shridhar Patil, DIG, JSK Range; Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Shri K.K. Sidha, Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums; Shri Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner; Shri Dileep Pandita, President, Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust; Shri Ashok Kaw, General Secretary, Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust; Shri Chand Ji Pandita, Organizing Secretary and other members of the Trust, senior officials, prominent citizens and devotees in large number attended the foundation stone laying ceremony.
Watch: Trump on banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico: I dont think a court should allow fake news
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the idea of restricting CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying courts should not allow what he described as fake news to be published repeatedly.
Watch: Trump on banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico: I dont think a court should allow fake news
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the idea of restricting CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying courts should not allow what he described as fake news to be published repeatedly.
Devotees offer prayers at Mumbais Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on sixth day of Ganesh Chaturthi
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Youth dies of electric shock during Vinayaka idol immersion
K. Bharat Kumar collapsed while giving connection to the sound system to the DJ machine on September 18
Youth dies of electric shock during Vinayaka idol immersion
K. Bharat Kumar collapsed while giving connection to the sound system to the DJ machine on September 18
Vinayaka idol immersion: Restrictions imposed on movement of vehicles in Puducherry town
The immersion of idols will take place on the beach front near the Old Court Complex on Sunday evening
Vinayaka idol immersion: Restrictions imposed on movement of vehicles in Puducherry town
The immersion of idols will take place on the beach front near the Old Court Complex on Sunday evening
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Watch: Trump signs law authorising 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers
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Watch: Indias COP21 commitments achieved ahead of schedule, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is the only G20 country to have fulfilled all its COP21 commitments ahead of schedule. He highlighted Indias progress in non-fossil fuel energy, solar capacity and efforts to curb carbon emissions.
Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes
Reports said the Indian embassy in Japan had helped reach out to around 2,000 families in Nagoya, some of whom are prepared to help
Prannoy says Aichi-Nagoya likely his last Asian Games, keeps LA 2028 door open
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Five BSF personnel injured after vehicle overturns on Jammu-Srinagar highway
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will launch the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes VI to VIII on September 22. The expansion will benefit around 15.30 lakh additional students across 15,454 government and aided schools, with 217.63 crore allocated for the expansion.
Jhooth Ki Goonj posters surface in Indore ahead of Rahul Gandhis student event
Congress termed the posters a ploy by the BJP to create obstacles for the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition's Chhatron Ki Goonj event in the city
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Focus on giving your best, not complaining, Manu Bhaker tells fellow athletes
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U.S. lifts sanctions targeting Eritrea's ruling party and the military
Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel said the sanctions had been unwarranted and caused considerable damage to his country
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39 SDRF personnel granted promotion to higher pay scale
Srinagar, Sept 19 : A Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), chaired by DIG SDRF/Civil Defence Kashmir Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, on Friday cleared the cases of 39 Selection Grade Constables of SDRF Kashmir for promotion to the 2nd Higher Standard Pay Scale, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the DPC meeting was held at the Zonal SDRF/Civil Defence Headquarters, Kashmir, where the service records and eligibility of the personnel were thoroughly scrutinised. He said that following a detailed examination, all 39 personnel were found eligible and cleared for promotion to the 2nd Higher Standard Pay Scale. Promotion orders in respect of all 39 personnel were issued on the spot, with the promotions taking effect immediately, the official said. He added that the move is aimed at ensuring due career progression and extending service-related benefits to eligible personnel of SDRF Kashmir.(KNO)
Kurnool prepares two sites for Ganesh idol immersion
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Interview | Kathryn Stockett returns with new novel 17 years after The Help
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4 Dead After Car Crashes Into Culvert On Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway
Four people died and one seriously injured after a car crashed into a culvert on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway.
Trumps Greenland deal explained: What the U.S., Denmark agreed on
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Iltija Mufti Slams NC Govt Over Job Discrimination in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 19 : PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Saturday hit out at the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir over unemployment and alleged discrimination in government jobs, accusing it of carrying out institutional apartheid and demanding that a sub-committee report promised by former chief minister Omar Abdullah be made public. Addressing reporters here, Iltija Mufti as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said joblessness remains a serious concern in the Union Territory. We know how unemployed people are in Jammu and Kashmir. The youth of this country are not getting any jobs, she said. She recalled a protest held outside Omar Abdullah's residence on December 24, during which, she claimed, the NC leader had assured open merit students that a sub-committee would be set up within six months and its report presented within the same period. It's been two years and there is no sign of the report, Iltija said, asking the government to disclose the panel's findings. Alleging that Kashmiris were being punished and merit apartheidised, she said, Our Kashmiri community is being punished. An institutional weeding is being carried out. Merit is being apartheidized in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is the only state where merit is being punished. She said the protest was aimed at reminding the NC government of its commitment. Please tell us the findings of the sub-committee report that you will present in six months. What are the findings of the sub-committee report that you have presented? Because it's been two years since then. And in those two years, all the vacancies are going to one particular person, she alleged. The rest of the people are being deprived of opportunities. Merit should not be an exception. Merit should be the rule, Iltija said. Accusing the administration of systematically targeting Kashmiris in exams and jobs, she said, The government here is systematically punishing the Kashmiris. You are dismissing them from exams and jobs. Yesterday, 10 years later, God forbid, there is not a single day that our Kashmiri brothers and sisters are not included in the bureaucracy of Jammu and Kashmir. So an institutional government-promoted apartheid is being carried out, because of which our youth, especially from Kashmir, are suffering. So we came here to protest and we wanted to remind the NC government to present the sub-committee report that you had promised,she added. (KNS)
Union Home Minister AmitShah falls ill inHubballi, skips inauguration of college
UnionHomeMinisterAmitShahskippedtheprogrammehe was scheduled to attend on September 19 duetoillhealth
Union Home Minister AmitShah falls ill inHubballi, skips inauguration of college
UnionHomeMinisterAmitShahskippedtheprogrammehe was scheduled to attend on September 19 duetoillhealth
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
BothRahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee have condemned the arrest and criticised the move days ahead of the bypoll
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
BothRahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee have condemned the arrest and criticised the move days ahead of the bypoll
