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Eco-friendly Ganesha celebrations become platform for voter awareness
Twin toddlers die after accidentally ingesting poison in Keralams Idukki
Preliminary findings indicate that the children accidentally ingested a pesticide, which is commonly used to control pests in cardamom plantations, according to the police
Ramalinga Reddy seeks renaming of three Bengaluru metro stations
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in four Telangana districts on September 13
CURE Act to help faster, planned growth of Hyderabad and its surroundings: Minister Sridhar Babu
Assembly passes the bill replacing GHMC Act 1955 for uniformity in rules, governance
Malaysian Prime Ministers visit: stringent traffic restrictions in Kozhikode on September 13
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to arrive at the Kozhikode International Airport at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday. He will be at the Markaz from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., where he will receive the first Excellence Award instituted by the Sheikh Abubakr Foundation.
Telangana aims to emerge as sports leader in the country: Mahesh Kumar Goud
EC meets both Trinamool factions, seeks more documents from Ritabrata grouping
Poll panel hears Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee factions over Trinamool name and symbol ahead of October 6 Assembly byelection
Political blame game over power crisis intensifies between Keralam government and Opposition
While the LDF has exploited the power crisis to portray its previous government in a better light for expedient political optics ahead of the upcoming byelections in 36 local body wards in the State, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has repeatedly sought to put the previous government on the hook for the crisis
Vizianagaram transport official warns against inflated bus fares during Ganesh Chaturthi
Vizianagaram Deputy Transport Commissioner urges the public to lodge complaints with the Transport Department regarding high fares.
Police urge Ganesh festival organisers to prioritise safety measures
Chittur farmers face crisis as Tamil Nadu releases less water than agreed: Krishnankutty
Keralam was supposed to receive 400 cubic feet of water during the current 15-day period, but only 100 cubic feet was being released into the Chittur River, according to the former Minister.
KAU sets up coca garden to provide better saplings to farmers in Idukki
Supreme Court panel urged to halt transfer of Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu
Four captive elephants are in the process of being transferred, while a fifth, five-year-old Durga, has been moved to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
Supreme Court panel urged to halt transfer of Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu
Four captive elephants are in the process of being transferred, while a fifth, five-year-old Durga, has been moved to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
10 meritorious tribal students from Andhra Pradesh selected to meet President in Delhi
Students to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan and Amrit Udyan as part of an educational and exposure tour of New Delhi from September 13 to 17
Over 250 video clips found on mobile and pendrive seized from Prajwal Revanna
Indias car leasing market poised for growth as SMEs, corporates embrace employee mobility
Indias car leasing market remains small relative to the overall passenger vehicle market, accounting for less than 2% of Indias passenger vehicle market.
DMK stages demonstration against Chief Minister in Salem
MUTA opposes recent amendment to Private Universities Act, 2019
Tulu Wikipedia celebrates 10th anniversary with a host of activities
Tulu Wikipedia has about 4,000 articles and 35 active editors, said Vishwanath Badikana, president of the Karavali Wikimedians User Group
Residents of Karumandapam face short supply of drinking water
Several new colonies have sprung up around Karumandapam but there has not been corresponding improvement in water supply to these areas, say residents
Local holiday declared in Madurai on September 17 for Meenakshi Temple consecration
Sixth edition of Mangaluru Technovanza on September 23
DMK stages protest in Coimbatore against CM Vijays Assembly remarks
Protesters say DMK cannot be weakened by personal attacks
Tension near Sivakasi over use of public address system
Special trains to Madurai for Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple kumbhabhishekam
We have the strength to politically face anyone except God: Nagendra
The Ballari Rural MLA hits back at Opposition leaders by saying that the 2028 Assembly election will give answers
Why were 21 houses on private farmland demolished, Gauhati High Court asks Assam government
Court says the action of the revenue authorities in Goalpara district was prima facie illegal and unauthorised, and violated the principles of natural justice
Vizags AMTZ to drive BRICS BioDesign initiative for healthcare innovation
The initiative unites researchers, professionals, and academic institutions across BRICS nations to accelerate the transition from concept to deployable solutions
Prakash Raj to visit 100 booths in Karnataka to bring evidence of arbitrariness, calls SIR a scam
NMC revises MBBS seat matrix amid continuing approvals and appeals
The National Medical Commission has given clear instructions to colleges not to admit beyond sanctioned capacity
YSRCP opposes auto-renewal of liquor shop licences in Andhra Pradesh
The governments proposal will deprive the State exchequer of nearly 3,000 crore and benefit liquor syndicates, says party leader Putta Siva Shankar
BRICS Declaration adopted: How India bridged Iran-UAE divide
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening days deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit.
Operator to be appointed soon for Hubballi sports complex: Bellad
Man electrocuted before daughters wedding in Ramanathapuram
Two youths drown in Achenkovil river
They were caught in a strong undercurrent while bathing near the bund.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 119.80 feet
Says that under the previous dispensation, corruption had become a part of governance
Ministers review northeast monsoon preparedness in Thoothukudi
TTD invites Chief Minister for Tirumala Brahmotsavams
Saharanpur mosque demolition: The dispute and questions over haste
Mosque committees final appeal dismissed two days before demolition; Allahabad High Court stays recovery of 6.41crore penalty
Spire works of Assembly building in Amaravati to begin soon
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Narayana asks the agencies involved in the capital construction to accelerate the works and complete the iconic buildings in two years as per schedule
Adopt a humane approach, Minister urges doctors
Male tiger, Explorer attacks two buffaloes in Kakinada district
One buffalo dies and another survives attack at Avelthi village; Forest teams intensify tracking and monitoring of tiger movements
Education should make life meaningful, youth must contribute to nations development: Governor
A total of 112 students were awarded degrees and two were awarded doctoral degrees at the first convocation of Bidar University, held at Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University in Bidar.
DMK stages protest against CMs remarks in Erode
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Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierreon Lanterns: Theyre fearless rockstars
Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, who play Hal Jordan and John Stewart, speak about what makes their characters tick, the unusual world of Lanterns and what it takes to wear the ring
Modi explains Xi significance of temple backdrop at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the 18th BRICS summit in Bharat Mandapam. The leaders were photographed against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu's iconic Ramanathaswamy temple, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site. Modi explained the temple's importance to President Xi, highlighting its unique status as a Char Dham and Jyotirlinga shrine, and its historical and religious significance linked to Lord Ram.
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ESA protests driven by hidden agenda, allege environmental groups
Environmental groups assert that the ESA aims to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change. The restrictions will preserve ecosystems and safeguard communities from natural disasters without disrupting local livelihoods.
HC disposes of residents federation petition on service road proposal
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court records affidavit of Highways Secretary on the progress of land acquisition for building service lanes with 33 metres right of way
Governor prays at Srirangam temple
Was dancing better than Mohanlal and Vijay: CM Satheesan on viral AI video
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday said he was stunned to see an AI-generated video showing him dancing with KSEB employees, but quipped that the technology had made him dance better than actor Mohanlal and his friend and Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay. Satheesan was speaking after inaugurating a three-day seminar organised jointly by the Kerala Judicial Academy and the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS). The seminar is discussing copyright protection in the film and music sectors and the challenges posed by digital technology. Referring to the viral video, Satheesan said technology had advanced so rapidly. I saw the video and found that I was dancing better than Mohanlal and my friend, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. I was stunned and shocked, he said. The AI-generated video has gone viral on Instagram at a time when Kerala is witnessing a severe power crisis and widespread criticism over continuing power restrictions. The video shows Satheesan dancing alongside KSEB employees to Ala Bolelo, a song composed by Anirudh for the recently released Jailer 2. It was posted by the Instagram page which shares AI-generated videos mainly for entertainment. The creators have clarified in a disclaimer that the video is not intended to insult or defame anyone and is purely an entertainment-oriented creation. The video reportedly crossed 10 million views within a few hours of being posted. Bigg Boss contestant and filmmaker Akhil Marar also joined the humour, commenting that AI is in the Secretariat, but this is OG Pookki, an apparent reference to the power cuts. Thousands of users responded to the video, with several comments turning into criticism of the government and KSEB over the power situation. The power crisis has already spawned considerable online satire, with earlier videos mocking the restrictions through fake announcements such as Pookki Cut and Indira Cut. Meanwhile, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph has said the crisis cannot be resolved simply by switching something on or off. He said there was no supernatural solution and attributed the situation partly to a sharp rise in night-time consumption. Satheesans remarks at a seminar on copyright and digital technology thus came with an unusual real-life example of how far AI-generated content has advanced.
Star-studded field set for second edition of Archery Premier League
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 12 (IANS) The Archery Premier League (APL) is set for a bigger second season, with 36 of Indias leading archers set to compete alongside 12 international stars from 10 countries in Hyderabad from October 8 to 18. The expanded field brings together Olympic medallists, world champions, World Cup winners and some of the biggest names in the sport, adding further international flavour to the six-franchise competition. Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari and World Championship silver medallist Atanu Das headline Indias recurve contingent, with reigning Asian champion Dhiraj Bommadevara also part of the field. The compound section features multi-time World Cup and Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam, former World No. 1 Abhishek Verma and former World Champion Ojas Pravin Deotale. The international contingent is led by Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Mete Gazoz of Trkiye, Paris 2024 bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold of the United States, Brazils World No. 1 Marcus DAlmeida and Great Britains World No. 2 Ella Gibson. Dutch compound star Mike Schloesser, a former World Champion and four-time World Cup Final winner, will also compete. The league will also feature all 12 members of Indias Asian Games-bound archery squad, giving the APL added relevance ahead of the countrys campaign in Aichi-Nagoya later this month. Anil Kamineni, Director, Archery Premier League, said, Following an incredible response to our inaugural season, we are ready to deliver an even bigger Season 2. Having the worlds top international archers join our league transforms the APL into a truly global spectacle, while continuing to give our Indian archers an invaluable competitive platform to test themselves directly against the best in the world. The Indian roster, selected on the basis of World Archery and national rankings, combines established performers with emerging talent. Of the 36 Indian archers, 21 featured in the inaugural season, while 15 will make their APL debut. Among those entering the league for the first time are World Championships silver medallist Rajat Chauhan, World Cup stage gold medallist Ridhi, World University Games gold medallist Kushal Dalal and junior national champion Kirti Sharma. The second season will retain one of the leagues most distinctive features its 15-second shot clock. Five seconds quicker than the standard Olympic timing, the format is designed to place greater emphasis on speed, decision-making and composure under pressure. Initiated by the Archery Association of India with the support of the Government of Telangana, the league will feature six mixed-gender franchise teams competing across the Recurve and Compound categories. The 11-day tournament will be held at Peoples Plaza on Hyderabads Necklace Road, with matches scheduled from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm each evening. Rajputana Royals won the inaugural edition, which also generated significant digital engagement among younger audiences. With a deeper international field and a mix of established Indian stars and emerging talent, the second edition will aim to build on the leagues debut while providing Indian archers with regular exposure to elite global competition. APL Season 2 squads: Compound Men India: Rishabh Yadav, Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Abhishek Verma, Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam, Ojas Pravin Deotale, Shivshankar Sakharam Landkar, Aman Saini, Rajat Chauhan. Compound Men Foreign: Mike Schloesser (Netherlands), Mathias Fullerton (Denmark), Nico Wiener (Austria). Compound Women India: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, Taniparthi Chikitha, Prithika Pradeep, Jasveer Kaur, Swati Dudhwal, Raj Kaur, Avneet Kaur. Compound Women Foreign: Andrea Maya Becerra Arizaga (Mexico), Ella Gibson (Great Britain), Alejandra Usquiano (Colombia). Recurve Men India: Bommadevara Dhiraj, Neeraj Chauhan, Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das, Mrinal Chauhan, Rohit Kumar, Pawan, Abhyuday Amol Pakhale, Juyel Sarkar. Recurve Men Foreign: Marcus DAlmeida (Brazil), Matias Grande (Mexico), Mete Gazoz (Trkiye). Recurve Women India: Deepika Kumari, Kirti Sharma, Kumkum Anil Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, Sangeeta, Simranjeet Kaur, Ridhi, Kondapavuluri Yuktha Sri, Gatha Anandrao Khadake. Recurve Women Foreign: Casey Kaufhold (USA), Alejandra Valencia Trujillo (Mexico), Elia Canales (Spain). Teams: Chero Archers of Jharkhand, Chola Chiefs of Tamil Nadu, Kakatiya Knights of Telangana, Mighty Marathas of Maharashtra, PrithviRaj Yodhas of Delhi and Rajputana Royals of Rajasthan.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to flag off Silverstone Motor Race in U.K.; actor Ajith to compete
Ajith thanked the CM for coming to the circuit and said, My wish is to see these events come to India.
Sabarimala pilgrimage: employees outfit raise alarm over sluggish pace of tendering, preparations
Travancore Devaswom Employees Front has submitted complaints to both the Chief Minister and the Devaswom Minister, highlighting the potential financial repercussions of inadequate arrangements, which could jeopardise temple rituals and employee compensation during the pilgrimage season.
Indian-origin woman arrested for killing 2 Malayali friends in U.S.
Anila Baby, allegedly killed her two friends, Ann Mary Mathew, 35, and Anjana Hari, 35, in separate attacks within about 90 minutes of each other, according to police and media reports
DMK stages demonstration in Tiruchi
BRICS Summit 2026: President Murmu meets Irans President Pezeshkian
Indian President Droupadi Murmu hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi today while he was in the capital for the BRICS Summit. His meeting with President Murmu followed bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the previous day, where both leaders reviewed current developments in West Asia.
Arrest of Deiva Tamil Peravai in Madurai members condemned
Central Bank of India launches Bharat Connect for Business
The public sector bank has partnered with NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd to offer businesses an integrated platform for invoicing, payments, collections and settlements
Abhijeet Dipke meets Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil, seeks end to fast, criticises government
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil at Antarwali Sarati on September 11, 2026, appealing to him to end his 14-day hunger strike. He also criticised the government over unemployment and rural distress, saying its inaction had pushed activists to take extreme steps.
From rule-takers to rule-shapers: PM Modis big pitch to BRICS leaders in welcome address
The Prime Minister called on the assembled leaders to come up with 10 proposals for global governance reform during the 18th BRICS Summit that began on Saturday in New Delhi
Court sentences MTC driver to one-year rigorous imprisonment for pedestrians death in Chennai
Gaza documentary NAZA gets 24-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
NAZA, a documentary about Israels military actions in Gaza, directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, received a reported record 24-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Assam conservationist urges SC panel to halt transfer of 5 elephants to Tamil Nadu
Guwahati: Assam conservationist Rohit Choudhury has urged the Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Committee (HPC) to immediately intervene and halt the ongoing transfer of four captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu, while seeking scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the transfer of five elephants from the state. One of the five elephants, Durga, has already been [] The post Assam conservationist urges SC panel to halt transfer of 5 elephants to Tamil Nadu appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Iran president says West Asia has no need for U.S. policeman
The territorial integrity and security of the region can only be guaranteed by its main players and the countries that comprise it, he added
Junior Womens Asia Cup: India reaches final as Supriyas hat-trick seals 5-1 win over South Korea
India will now face the winner of the second semifinal between hosts China and Japan in the summit clash
Watch: Tambaram set for a major railway expansion
Tamil Nadu temples in a deplorable condition, says HR&CE Minister Ramesh
He accused the previous DMK government of failing to maintain temples across the State
BRICS joint statement agreed upon, to be issued shortly
Indian negotiators makes a breakthrough after opposing positions from Iran and UAE
Yayoi Kusama: the woman behind the infinite dots
Yayoi Kusama, whose dotted pumpkin was a showstopper at the 2026 India Art Fair, spent seven decades turning a private visual language into a world others could step into
Jamia hostel protest: AISA claims students assaulted, university refutes charge
University officials claimed that some students broke two hostel gates and manhandled members of the proctorial team
SIA raids 5 locations in Poonch, Udhampur over cross-border terror links
During the course of the investigation, a source certain individuals were found to be allegedly communicating with suspicious persons located across the Line of Control (LoC)
CPI(M) seeks revocation of temple land auction in Puducherry
The party alleged the land was allegedly put up for auction on August 2, 2026, without prior notice and without the approval of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions
Philippines begins identifying victims from ferry fire as dozens still missing
A statement from the Maritime Industry Authority, citing survivor accounts, said two explosions were heard inside the vessel shortly before the fire broke out
King Oyo, once world's youngest monarch, to be buried in western Uganda
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom prepared on Saturday to bury its late king following days of a bitter succession battle within the royal family
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Watch: Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah laid to rest in Madurai with State honours
Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away at 90, is laid to rest in Madurai with full State honours as hundreds join his funeral procession.
BRICS Summit: Iran President Pezeshkian says country will not surrender amid U.S.-Israel attacks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing Indian religious leaders, intellectuals and business leaders in New Delhi on Friday (September 11), on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, said Iran would not surrender to oppression amid the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
Indias newest Maharatna refiner eyes East, Northeast domination after expansion
Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, plans to commission its 9 MMTPA expansion project by March 2027
Melanoma in India: why the messaging needs to change to catch it early
Melanoma, in India, most commonly presents on the soles of the feet or beneath the nails, sites that are rarely examined and even more rarely associated with cancer. Powerful, personalised treatment tools are now available, but patients often arrive to early for them to be of use. This needs to change
