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Naidu orders speedy construction of 5,000 temples across Andhra Pradesh

Mr. Naidu also ordered restoration of 1,000 ancient temples and called for developing Shiva temples and Shakti Peethas

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 9:46 am

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

Iran pushed ahead with strikes targeting American interests around the West Asia, vowing severe consequences to U.S. attacks.

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 9:39 am

When Periyar, Ambedkar and Jinnah sailed together politically

Both Ambedkar and EVR had declared support to Jinnahs call to Muslims to observe December 22, 1939, as a Day of Deliverance in the context of the exit of Congress regimes in the States

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 9:35 am

ED raids multiple States in fraud NHAI toll plaza collection case

They said about 14 premises in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and West Bengal were brought under the searches

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 9:10 am

Thunderstorms and Rain Expected in Tamil Nadu, Alert Issued for Chennai and Surrounding Districts

Chennai, September 2: The Regional Meteorological Center of Tamil Nadu has forecast light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Chennai and several other districts on Wednesday. According to the weather department, a weak atmospheric circulation over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu is contributing to the rainfall. On Wednesday, moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur ... Read more Thunderstorms and Rain Expected in Tamil Nadu, Alert Issued for Chennai and Surrounding Districts

Morningstar 2 Sep 2026 9:09 am

Noida International Airport takes off, but the journey to Jewar remains a work in progress

Two-and-a-half months after flights began, the new airport offers a smooth terminal experience, but patchy public transport, high travel costs and a still-developing ecosystem are shaping how passengers and staff use it

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 8:39 am

Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for permanent job

Mr. Cao has spent 25 years in the Navy as a special operations officer and went on to serve with SEAL teams and special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:54 am

5 Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal return safely to Chennai; Minister D Sarathkumar meets survivors

Five Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal after devastating flash floods returned safely to Chennai on Tuesday, with state minister D Sarathkumar receiving them at the airport. The MEA said 163 Indian nationals had been rescued. Nepals death toll reached 1,050, while nearly 3,916 people remained unaccounted for amid continuing rescue operations.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 7:52 am

Advocate General for one more police officer on grievances redressal panels

Proposed committees will look into issues of conflict between lawyers and police personnel. AG urges the State Government to issue an office memorandum in tune with the Supreme Court orders

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:47 am

KC GLOBAL MEDIA ASIA'S NEW DRAMA SERIES VIII: AWAKENING WRAPS PRODUCTION IN BEIJING

KC GLOBAL MEDIA ASIA'S NEW DRAMA SERIES VIII: AWAKENING WRAPS PRODUCTION IN BEIJING

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Haidilao scales global loyalty with Infobip's data-led personalization

Haidilao scales global loyalty with Infobip's data-led personalization

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Visa Launches Enhanced A2A Protect Innovations to Help Financial Institutions Stop Fraud Before Money Leaves Accounts

Visa Launches Enhanced A2A Protect Innovations to Help Financial Institutions Stop Fraud Before Money Leaves Accounts

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian President Vucic, reaffirms strong India-Serbia ties

Rijiju highlighted India's founding role in the movement and reiterated New Delhi's commitment to peace, sovereignty, dialogue and cooperation among nations

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 7:12 am

Morning Digest: U.S.-Iran hostility flares up again, PM Modi urges SCO to dismantle terror ecosystem, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 6:47 am

Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers recover more bodies; nearly 4,000 still missing

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the devastating flood that entered Rasuwa was due to climate change

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 6:46 am

Putin seeks to end Ukraine conflict; open for talks

The Russian president acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks inside Russia had inflicted real damage and stated that drones posed a particular challenge

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 6:44 am

66% names dropped from Delhi draft roll marked shifted

31.59 lakh exclusions marked permanently shifted; of these, over 10 lakh electors are aged 30-39, show data: 1,042 booths account for 4.5 lakh shifted entries, mainly in South East, South districts

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 3:14 am

Toll Hike Implemented at 25 Toll Plazas in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, September 2: Starting Tuesday, revised user fees have been implemented at 25 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, making road travel more expensive for private vehicles, commercial trucks, and buses. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) operates 77 toll plazas in the state, where toll rates are typically adjusted twice a year. Under the ... Read more Toll Hike Implemented at 25 Toll Plazas in Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 2 Sep 2026 2:10 am

Leaking P&T apartmentskeep students out ofschool; SHRC orders probe

Schoolbags and books have been repeatedly soaked by leaks in apartment complex housing around 65 schoolchildren, say residents; GCDA, which constructed the towers, asked to submit report

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 1:16 am

The souths muted voice as political power shifts north

The souths political retreat from its once-influential national role comes amid growing anxieties over representation and federalism

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 1:08 am

National Youth Athletics Championship: Neel Samaraj Sets New Records in 100m Sprint

Ludhiana, September 2: In a remarkable display of talent, Neel Samaraj clinched the gold medal in the Under-18 boys 100 meters at the National Youth Athletics Championship. The event took place in Ludhiana, Punjab, where Neel clocked an impressive time of 10.46 seconds, setting a new meet and national record. The 17-year-old from Tamil Nadu ... Read more National Youth Athletics Championship: Neel Samaraj Sets New Records in 100m Sprint

Morningstar 2 Sep 2026 12:40 am

TN boy Samraj breaks U-18 100m national record

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:37 am

People in Chennai are just kinder than anywhere else, says T.N. Commissioner of Land Reforms

Har Sahay Meena is Commissioner of Land Reforms, Government of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:34 am

Crowding at some Metro stations due to ticketing gates software upgrade

Sources said the ticketing gates took more time to read the National Common Mobility Cards during peak hours on Tuesday morning; however, the issue persisted only for a few hours

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:33 am

11 Chennai bus shelters to get AC, uplift through CSR funds

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:31 am

Chennai advocate falls prey to Quantum AI investment scam

Scammers are increasingly using AI-generated videos to create misleading and seemingly legitimate advertisements to deceive the public, an officer said

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:29 am

Zelenskyy warns 'safe days in Russian skies are over'

Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, and everyone who still uses Russia's key airports: Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe, says

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Nepal floods kill at least 800, civilian deaths in Manipur and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, devastating floods in Nepal triggered due to a glacial melt killed at least 800, violence flared up in Manipur again, killing four. A fire in a hospital ICU in Maharashtra killed three babies and the CJP announced a second protest march. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from last week.

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:27 am

BJP launches 10-day padayatra against corruption in Congress govt.

Vijayendra predicts resignation of another senior Minister in the coming days; BJP broadbases protest to take on government over alleged corruption, diversion of SCSP/TSP funds and failure to adequately address drought

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:25 am

LiDAR survey to look for Lakkundis hidden monuments

MoU was signed on August 27 for use of LiDAR surveys, GIS Mapping, Remote Sensing, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other technologies to help locate structures that may have been concealed by vegetation overgrowth

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:24 am

Karnataka urges Centre to give early clearance for pending irrigation and drinking water projects including revised DPR of Mekedatu

Karnataka has again urged the Centre to provide immediate clearance to various pending irrigation and drinking water projects, including the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:21 am

Work to rejuvenate Gufrabad irrigation tank in Vellore commences

Gufrabad tank was one of the oldest irrigation tanks built by the British during the late 19th century

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:07 am

TN to sell onions at 35/kg through urban ration shops

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:06 am

Woman chopped into pieces identified in Salem

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:05 am

NHAI restores two-way traffic movement around Green Circle in Vellore town

As the roundabout was identified as a black spot (accident prone), NHAI decided to build a subway

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:04 am

Mobile phone ban gets mixed response from devotees

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:02 am

Minister announces welfare measures for drivers, gig and construction workers

50% subsidy up to a maximum of 75,000 to 1,000 workers to purchase new electric autos

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:02 am

TVK Govt to overhaul mini-stadium project in Tamil Nadu

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:56 pm

Nun and educationist Sr. Albertine dies at 94

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

Residents to hold public consultations in 9 north Chennai Assembly constituencies

The meetings to discuss civic issues and infrastructure projects will be held in R.K. Nagar, Madhavaram, Tiruvottiyur, Ambattur, Kolathur, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar, Royapuram, Madavaram, and Avadi

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

Balyaspandanam to be rolled out for Anganwadi children in Keralam

Balyaspandanam will be jointly implemented by the Women and Child Development department and the Health and Family Welfare department as part of the governments 100-day programme

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:23 pm

LAM Research to offer 240-hour training to make people employable in electronics, mechanical assembly jobs

Lam Research Corporation, a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment and solutions firm, said that as part of the companys corporate social responsibility initiative, it would launch Lam Research Skill Development Programme

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

National Youth Championships: Tamil Nadus sprinters shine

Promising sprinter Neil Samraj R of Tamil Nadu dominated the mens 100m dash. His winning time of 10.46 seconds was better than the previous youth national record of 10.63 seconds set by Anshu Rajak in 2023 in Coimbatore

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

Vizag slum redevelopment: residential complex planned for 177 families in Velampeta

Each family to get a 410 sft flat free of cost; rental assistance of 3,000 per month to be provided until completion of the houses

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 11:00 pm

Supreme Court extends Kalyani family dispute mediation process till October-end

In view of the mediation proceedings pending between theparties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to deferthe hearing in the pending cases, says the order

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:50 pm

BJP protests exclusion of Kalaburagi from drought-hit list

Declare drought within eight days or face Kalaburagi bandh

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:49 pm

Undertrial escapes; Two constables suspended

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:48 pm

Centre releases more onion from buffer to ease prices

Union government reduces stock holding limit for dealers to ensure adequate availability of sugar in domestic market and to prevent hoarding and speculative trading

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

U.S. military strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in an intermittent war for more than six months, with the recent lull in fighting lasting a month

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

BJP targetting Rahul Gandhi, says M.B. Patil

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:45 pm

IPS officer felicitated

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:44 pm

Govt. staff demand renovation of dilapidated Collectorate buildings

Despite multiple representations having been sent to PWD officials, the renovation is yet to begin, says T.N. Govt. Employees Association district president

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:35 pm

Watch: DYFI-SFI rally in Chennai marks S. Anithas death anniversary, seeks NEET exemption for TN

DYFI-SFI held rallies and public meetings across Tamil Nadu on S. Anithas death anniversary, demanding NEET exemption for the State and higher reservation for government school students.

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:35 pm

Two surrender in murder case

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:31 pm