Watch: Keralam power crisis: CM V.D. Satheesan announces emergency measures
Keralam is grappling with an unprecedented power crisis as weak monsoons and depleted reservoirs force emergency electricity imports. Following a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced urgent measures, including inter-state power procurement and a revised energy policy, as unannounced outages and soaring evening demand leave households and businesses vulnerable.
Samiti opposes proposed Basavadi Shivasharanara Hindu Samavesha in Kalaburagi
AP Police misused FBI identity in takedown request to X, alleges Jagan
Why was the identity of a foreign investigative agency used in the communication, questions the YSRCP president, alleging that it is reflective of Red Book governance
No political interference in pass allocation, says Minister R. Nirmalkumar
We have capped upper-tier access at 9,000 people. Of these, 2,000 passes are being allocated to the general public through a lucky draw, while up to 3,000 passes have been distributed to donors, says Minister
Lokesh inaugurates two government schools renovated under P4 model in Nellore
RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding; inaugurating the schools, the Education Minister interacts with the students and inquires about the quality of the midday meal
Centre tells Delhi HC same-sex partners can be nominated for medical decisions
Centre and NMC say competent adults can nominate same-sex partners for medical decisions in case of incapacity, subject to law and safeguards
Article 371(J) Act will be implemented fully, says Priyank Kharge
BMTC launches Vajra Vistara services between Bengaluru and Kunigal
Jail jammer issue: Advocates to stage protest during Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru
Advocates associated with the Mangaluru Bar Association will stage a protest in front of the Praja Soudha at Padil during the Cabinet meeting on Friday, demanding that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar direct the Mangaluru district prison authorities to remove the phone jammer at the jail.
TGNPDCL bags awards for adoption of emerging tech., better consumers services
Satish Jarkiholi asks officers to speed up drought relief
Vinayaka idol immersion begins in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri
Boxing | Vijenderexpects India to punch five or six medals atAsiad
Infinium Developers Introduces Onelife, Coimbatores New Address for Active Retirement Living
Father, daughter hacked to death over property dispute in Belagavi
Previewed at the Global Fintech Fest, the feature will allow users to authenticate card payments with a fingerprint or face scan on Google Pay, enabling faster, seamless checkouts.
Sanju Samsons big initiative: 1,000 UPSC scholarships with Lead IAS Academy
CM announces action plan to resolve pending land issues
The action plan deals with applications pertaining to surplus ULC lands to those seeking NALA conversions
Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki to discuss ESA
Main aim of the special grama sabhas is to ensure that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change exclude farmlands and human habitations from the ESA
One National Park: Bringing Businesses Closer to Chennais Talent Ecosystem
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board bats for carpooling to curb vehicular emissions in Bengaluru
The KSPCB said that their Source Apportionment Study conducted for Bengaluru under the National Clean Air Programme found that vehicular emissions contributed nearly 40% of the overall Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 load, making them the single largest contributor to PM2.5 pollution.
Climate change increases dengue risk in Keralam; cases may rise by 20% by 2040, says study
Study identifies rainfall, humidity and El Nio-Southern Oscillation as the key drivers of dengue transmission. Changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature and relative humidity during the active and break phases of monsoon can influence localised mosquito breeding and dengue risk
Tirunelveli Corporation to hold special camps to disburse credit cards to roadside vendors
Erode Corporation extends DBC workers services by six months
Solar dryers distributed to fisherwomen as part of livelihood initiative
DDMA conducts tsunami mock drill at Veliyankode coast
The drill tested preparedness and coordination to handle disasters like tsunami. It practised moving people to safe areas, rescue, emergency treatment, and post-disaster steps after a tsunami warning
Include Hyderabad liberation history in textbooks: BJP
85% of fuel dispensing nozzles checked across petrol stations in Karnataka found to be defective
805 petrol stations in Karnataka were checked and these were deliberately chosen since the recalibration exercise of fuel dispensing nozzles at these stations had been done less than a year ago
Cleaning drive at MLIRC in Belagavi
Plea in Supreme Court against imposition of MDR on UPI payments of above 2,000
The petitioner has contended that UPI transactions of up to 2,000 and all person-to-person transfers will remain free, while small merchants receiving up to 1 lakh per month through UPI QR codes are exempted
Pensioners association welcome govt.s pension increase decision
Tiruvallur police arrest three for stealing ATM of private bank
Bengaluru womans mysterious death in Sakleshpur sparks familys police complaint
Pro-Left staff unions in Health dept. in Kozhikode seek steps to fill vacancies
Union leaders say key posts in the district vector control unit have remained vacant since May after retirement of incumbent staff
CM Revanth Reddy invites Singapore companies to invest in Telangana
Singapore companies ready to setup Semiconductor industry in Telangana
Areas under Royapuram and Teynampet zones may experience sewage issues on September 18 and 19
Residents may contact the Metrowater engineers at 8144930905 and 8144930909 to register complaints
Health authorities warn people with head injuries to avoid public waterbodies
The warning comes after a joint study by the Health department and the Indian Council of Medical Research found that they faced high risk of amoebic encephalitis
Dont trust verbal promises of Centre: Omar Abdullah tells Ladakh leaders
J&K Chief Minister urges Ladakh leaders to seek written assurance from Centre on Statehood and special status
CVC flags glitches in Coimbatore Corporations online property-tax payment system
Priority is also being accorded to recruitment, employee welfare, training, and promotion of renewable energy, he asserts
Guyanese passenger found unconscious at Bengaluru airport hotel, declared dead at hospital
The deceased was identified as Racquel Olivia Chandni Seecharran, a Guyanese national. She was scheduled to travel to Mangaluru by an IndiGo flight at 2.35 p.m. on Wednesday
Sewage overflow from Panjapur STP raises concern
Shivamogga BJP to hold many events to mark PM Modis birthday
Koti Vishnu Nama Parayanam Vishnu Nama Parayanam in Coimbatore on September 20
Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state
How Cities in Fiction helps readers locate real world places
Ever wondered if the places you read about actually existed? Cities in Fiction, an online literary archive, brings you closer to the real thing
Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and seized over 3,000 Ganesha idols made of PoP.
Uttam Kumar at 100: Why Bengal still remembers the superstar
A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar still remains one of the most celebrated Bengali film actors. Film scholar and filmmaker Madhuja Mukherjee and The Hindus Shrabana Chatterjee discuss the actor behind the star, his iconic screen persona, his performances, and why he still appeals to audiences across generations
EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026
Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast
In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Ramachandra, exploring its implications for this vital ecosystem.
Cooperative societies put on hold crop loan recovery from farmers
Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities
Bengalurus Goethe Institut hosts six German artists as part of residency program
We look at what six artists-in-residence from Germany hope to create during their time in Bengaluru
Karur Bypass Road chokes with chaotic traffic, unchecked roadside parking
Why doesnt Sabyasachis New York comeback look Indian enough?
Twenty years after his overlooked New York Fashion Week debut, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to the city with denim, a Met collaboration and a wardrobe that stopped explaining itself
Hair caught in generator, 11-year-old girl dies at Ganesh procession in Chittoor
Prasanna Sri was sitting beside the generator set that lit the procession at Damarapakam village, Nagari police say; she died on the way to hospital in Tirupati
Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school
Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival
Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden
According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bills but a very small proportion of the overall export value
11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted
The accumulation of vehicles has not only created a shortage of space at police stations but has also resulted in vehicles spilling onto roads and footpaths
BOXING | Asiad medallists to book berths in LA28 qualifier Worlds
New eel species described from Arabian Sea, named after CMFRI
New species, named Ariosoma cmfriense, was collected from the waters off Kollam in Keralam at a depth of about 300 m in January 2026
RSS affiliate opposes proposed MDR on UPI transactions above 2,000
Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan says UPI transaction fee is most unfortunate, demeaning an achievement of Bhara
Powerloom associations seek higher wages for Pongal dhoti, saree production
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RPF-GRP team cracks theft case in Erode, recovers valuables
In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge
The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the most from it
Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says
Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway station and bus stand
Watch: Naza: 1,500+ Israeli filmmakers back directors amid citizenship threats
Venice Film Festival 2026: Anuparna Roy and Lovers in the Blue Night turn escape into art
The 2025 Orizzonti Best Director, who has won the 2026 NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film in Venice, is rewriting who gets to be seen in Indian cinema and how
Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari says NDA government giving priority to skill development, jobs for youth
Inaugurating a youth conference in Nandyal, the MP says industries are changing Rayalaseemas face and investments will bring thousands of jobs
According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation Secretary to submit an action-taken report in its sitting in October 2026
R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches 2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle
Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put 1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government sanctioned 1 crore
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 87.18 feet
Tamil Nadu Ex-School Education Minister Charged In Rs 100-Crore Bribery Case
The Central Crime Branch of the Chennai Police, which conducted the searches, charged Anbil Mahesh under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Watch: UPI row: Congress calls new 0.4% UPI charges Modi tax, cites US pressure
Best non-vegetarian food in Madurai: 8 iconic messes and what to order
Madurai may well have the best non-vegetarian food in Tamil Nadu. Our painstakingly researched trail takes you through favourite messes, from the iconic Chandran Mess to Amsavalli Bhavan and Amma Mess. From legendary ayirai meen kuzhambu, mutton chukka and kari dosa to kola urundai, offal curries and wedding-style biryani, heres what to order
Body of flash flood victim recovered from river in Keralams Kozhikode
30-year-old woman was swept away while sitting on a rock in the Iruvazhinjippuzha river in Kozhikode district of Keralam on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) evening
Rare butterfly sighted in Tamil Nadus Villupuram
The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry
Amid 'Vijay For PM' Row, Congress Leader Snubs TVK, Seniors Firefight
Our alliance is strong, Praveen Chakravarthy said after Tamil Nadu leader Selvaperunthagai's remarks that Congress must ally only with those who accept Rahul as leader
Yuvan Shankar Raja interview: On his first symphonic concert featuring his background scores
Ahead of his upcoming Chennai concert Walking Through the Rainbow, Yuvan Shankar Raja talks about bringing his film scores to the symphony stage, composing background music without words, his father Ilaiyaraajas influence and why sometimes the best way out of a creative block is dessert.
UP ATS arrests 2nd accused from Tamil Nadu in AQIS-linked radicalisation module
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh records the submission and grants two months time to obtain sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the 98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case against former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velumani
Gurugram hit-and-run: Bainsla, cousin sent to 2 days' police remand
Meanwhile, defence counsel Lalit Bindal argued that Mr. Bainsla had already been in police custody for 24 hours, during which time the scene could have been recreated
Abhimanyu murder case in Keralam: court reserves order on plea by accused for in-camera trial
Trial scheduled to commence on October 15, 2026. Accused also seek restrictions on entry of media personnel and the public to the court hall during trial as well as on taking their photographs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actor Vijay was among those who met actor and racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in the UK on Saturday, ahead of Ajiths Michelin Le Mans Cup event. In a few videos that have gone viral, the actor is seen attending the occasion with his Leo and Ghilli co-star Trisha. As always, this appearance caused fans to speculate if the two, who have been linked romantically to each other for many years, despite not issuing a statement, were 'soft launching' the romance.
Can high prolactin be linked to repeated pregnancy loss or PMOS?
For women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or difficulty conceiving, prolactin testing is a reasonable part of a comprehensive hormonal evaluation. However, results should be interpreted alongside other parameters. The condition, when properly identified and treated, is one of the more manageable contributors to fertility challenges.
Can an accused seek bail simply because a co-accused has already been granted relief? How do courts assess the individual role and circumstances of each accused? Why is parity not an absolute right?
