Asian Games 2026: Abhay settles for silver after losing to Malaysias Eain Yow
Abhay Singh, ranked 26, could not post a stiff challenge to Eain Yow, the world number 18 who defended his gold medal with a commanding performance
Watch: Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress over EC row, says opposition trying to defame democracy
Watch: SIR sweet in Kerala, bitter in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari mocks Congress
Vijay government exempts Tamil Nadu Public (Law & Order) department from RTI
Sachivalayam employees organise Chalo Vijayawada, stage protest at Dharna Chowk
Police took a few protestors into preventive custody at bus stops and railway stations and tried to prevent the agitators from gathering, the protestors said
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi | Dissent in the Election Commission
The two Election Commissioner, both appointed by the government under the new 2023 law, have raised questions about changes to electoral rolls, centralised control and the Election Commissions decision-making process
Toll in militant firing in Manipur's Senapati rises to 3 with death of injured man in hospital
The killings had taken place barely an hour before the United Naga Council announced its decision to suspend its four-month-old economic blockade along the national highways in the State
Keralam Minister K.M. Shaji again defends his use of luxury car as official vehicle
The IUML leader says the vehicle used by a Minister is his official vehicle, and it can be private ones as well; blames the media for lapping up controversy created by CPI(M)
No pavements on this stretch of GST Roadin Potheri
This section of Potheri region witnesses heavy vehicular movement. It needs safe pavements for pedestrians, specifically from the exit service lane in Potheri to the entry service lane in Mettukuppam
Vijay's TVK govt exempts Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government exempted the Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act. A Gazette notification was issued under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act to classify the department accordingly. This classification denotes that information on various sensitive matters will not be accessible through RTI applications. Issues such as communal incidents, political agitations, and police custody deaths will be included in this exemption.
Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
I am following with concern the war in Ukraine, Leo, the first U.S. Pope, said
Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Unnati bow out in quarters as India draw blank in individual badminton
While the Indian mens team managed a bronze, none of the other shuttlers could reach the semifinals of the various categories, which would have assured a medal.
Braving rain and waterlogging, M.P. dam project oustees protest for 16th day
Several houses in villages affected by the project have been inundated, with two to three feet of water entering some homes and damaging grain, clothes, and household articles, the protesters claimed
Four local body wards all set for by-election in Ernakulam district on September 28
A total of 10,003 voters are expected to cast their votes in the interim polls necessitated for various reasons
Tamil Nadu worker found dead in Nalgonda apartment
Hyderabad: A worker was allegedly murdered at an apartment in Mirbagh Colony in Nalgonda town in the early hours of Sunday, September 27, triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred in Room No. 402 on the fourth floor of Shah Residency on Road No 6. According to preliminary information, the victim and some other workers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
AI in healthcare: promise, risks and patient safety | Episode 53
AI is increasingly being used in healthcare, including drug and vaccine development, medical imaging and clinical decision-making. While these applications may support research and clinical care, they also raise concerns about patient safety, inaccurate or misleading information, data privacy and the potential misuse of AI in biological research. In Episode 53 of Health Wrap, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks to Dr. Abdul Ghafur, infectious diseases expert, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, about the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in healthcare. They discuss how AI could accelerate medical research, support doctors in clinical care, and why its limitations and potential risks need careful attention.
Pope Leo XIV to meet clerical sex abuse victims during France visit
The leader of the worlds 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, marking the first official papal visit there in nearly two decades
Russia backs Indias candidature for UNSC permanent seat
We are in favour of broadening the representation of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We support Brazil's and India's candidatures for a permanent seat, and at the same time, I wish to emphasise this: we must satisfy the interests of the African continent, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Vacant plots in Puducherry turn into dumping grounds
Ownership details are not available in several cases. Some properties are subject to court cases or ownership-related litigation, said a top official.
Dengue Cases Higher in Western Tamil Nadu: Medical Education Director
There is no need to panic about dengue as treatment is given and all dengue patients have been cured, she pointed out
India stresses resilient health systems, pandemic preparedness at UN
Addressing the meeting at the United Nations Headquarters on Friday, September 25, 2026, Ms. Srivastava outlined India's coordinated approach to pandemic prevention and response across government and society, which covers a wide range of potential health emergencies
Consumers brace for 3-day bank strike; certain banks open on Sunday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
Tamil Nadus VOC Port To Get Rs 17,167-Crore Outer Harbour And Container Terminal Expansion
Mpox case confirmed in northeastern Congolese city at center of Ebola outbreak
Congo declared an end to mpox as a national public health emergency in April after a three-year outbreak that resulted in more than 34,000 confirmed cases nationwide. Authorities cautioned at the time that the virus had not been eradicated and could resurge
Punjab varsity students protest, block highway over unverified rape report
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kapurthula, Gaurav Toora said police have no information of any such crime.
What does the law say about CECs removal? | Explained
How are the CEC and ECs appointed? Why did the Supreme Court intervene in appointments? What did the Anoop Baranwal judgment prescribe? Who was on the appointment panel prescribed by the Supreme Court? What protection does a CEC have against removal?
Jharkhand CID arrests three candidates in recruitment exam irregularities case
The arrested persons were identified as Ajay Kumar, resident of Koderma district, Sanjay Kumar and Ramakrishna Kumar Singh, both residents of Giridih district.
Controversy erupts over death of Dharmasthala-based woman at university in Punjab
The Karnataka Chief Secretarys Office wrote to its Punjab counterpart, requesting the registration of an FIR and an investigation into the familys allegation of abetment to suicide
CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu government has allocated an annual outlay of 755.83 crore for the scheme
Private university students hold protest, block highway over unverified rape report
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kapurthula, Gaurav Toora said police have no information of any such crime.
The RTIs shift to a right to deny information
Citizens and the media need to challenge the Digital Personal Data Protection Acts amendment of Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act
CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, a welfare scheme, on Monday, under which the government will provide a one-gram gold ring to babies born in state-run hospitals. Sources here on Sunday said the CM will arrive in Madurai to launch the scheme at the Government Rajaji Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tamil Nadu to Launch Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram Scheme in Madurai on September 27
Tamil Nadus new welfare scheme Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram will be launched in Madurai on September 27 with a promotional video released. Tamil Nadu to Launch Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram Scheme in Madurai on September 27
IMD issues red alert in U'khand; heavy rain likely in Himachal, UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a warning regarding torrential rain and thunder strikes in Uttarakhand. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. IMD has predicted rainfall in Delhi over the next three days. As rains lashed Uttarakhand on Saturday, the Meteorological Department issued a 'red alert' for the districts of Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, and Pauri. The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended in view of the adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures have dropped sharply due to snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. Due to the impact of a depression formed over north-eastern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining northern Chhattisgarh, heavy to very heavy rainfall -- and in some places, extremely heavy or exceptionally heavy rainfall -- is expected in Uttarakhand and parts of northern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to the information shared by the IMD on the social media platform 'X', the depression formed over south-eastern Uttar Pradesh has moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 12 km/h over the past six hours. Consequently, it was located approximately 40 km southeast of Lucknow, 80 km east-northeast of Kanpur, 110 km south-southwest of Bahraich, and 260 km southeast of Bareilly. There is a high probability that it will continue moving north-northwestwards across eastern Uttar Pradesh and gradually weaken into a 'well-marked low-pressure area' in the same region over the next six hours. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather pattern in Delhi-NCR underwent a change following rainfall on Saturday evening. People experienced a slight chill on Sunday morning. The IMD has forecasted rain in the national capital over the next three days. Meanwhile, an 'orange alert' for rain has been issued for Jharkhand for Sunday. Additionally, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Marathwada, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. For Monday, a 'yellow alert' for rain has been issued for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, while strong winds are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu government exempts Public (Law and Order) Department from RTI Act
Govt. issued an order to exempt information on subjects such as communal and caste clashes; all matters relating to NSA detentions, reports into deaths in police custody, agitations by students, farmers from ambit of the RTI Act
Watch: Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance on terrorism, reformed global order at UNGA | Full speech
EAM S. Jaishankar, delivering Indias National Statement at the UN General Assembly, called for a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and said governments involved in state-sponsored, cross-border terrorism must be held accountable.
Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it
Does Berlin understand what this could lead to? Didn't they not learn the lessons of World War II? Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asked in his speech at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering of world leaders
Karur stampede left an indelible scar, says Vijay on first anniversary
In a post on X, Mr. Vijay recalled the tragic incident at Velusamypuram in Karur on September 27, 2025, in which 41 people were killed in a crowd crush at a political rally addressed by him.
Citing the payments made to the youtubers and influencers,Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh accused the BJP of manufacturing a narrative of religious polarisation; BJP state spokesperson Debjit Sarkar defended the payments saying the party played by the book
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch 1-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on Monday, Sept 28
On September 28, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will inaugurate a one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns. The scheme, named Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, has 1.28 lakh rings ready for distribution. Newborns born after June 22 will benefit from this initiative if mothers register under the state's monitoring system. The government allocated Rs 755.83 crore to provide nearly 4.41 lakh rings annually.
Devotees Flock to Tiruchendur Temple for Full Moon Celebrations
Thousands of devotees gathered at the Tiruchendur Temple in Tamil Nadu for full moon celebrations, lighting lamps and offering prayers. Devotees Flock to Tiruchendur Temple for Full Moon Celebrations
TN: Karur marks first anniversary of crowd crush that killed 41
Digital Desk | Karur, Sep 27 (IANS) A year after 41 people died at a rally addressed by Vijay in Tamil Nadu's Karur, the families of the victims and those who survived the crush are marking an anniversary that remains painful for the city. On September 27, 2025, supporters of Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) gathered from the morning at Velusamypuram. Many hoped to see the actor-turned-politician in person. Families had brought children, and party songs played as the crowd waited for his arrival. Vijay reached the area that evening. As people moved towards his campaign vehicle, the gathering became dangerously congested. Some fell and were trapped beneath others. Members of the public and police pulled people from the crowd and took the injured to hospitals. What had begun as a political gathering ended with 41 deaths and injuries to more than 100 people. The victims included children. For their families, the anniversary brings back the wait at the rally site, the frantic search after the crush and the news that followed from hospitals. The number 41 has since become inseparable from Karurs memory of that night. The tragedy also prompted questions about the choice of venue, the size and movement of the crowd, and the arrangements made to keep people safe. Political parties have differed sharply over responsibility. The Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the incident and appointed a committee to oversee the probe. The then government and TVK announced financial assistance for bereaved families. The loss, however, continues to shape the lives of those who were at Velusamypuram and of relatives who were not there but received the news that night. Vijay, now Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, returned to Karur on July 10, 2026. He met victims families, handed over government job appointment orders to some relatives and announced that a memorial would be built in the city in memory of those who died. As Karur observes the first anniversary, the promised memorial remains a reminder of lives cut short at a gathering their families had expected them to return from safely.
At Mudichur, birders chanced upon a Java sparrow while having gone there in the hope of seeing another bird species. The Java sparrow is a breeding resident in parts of Indonesia. And this particular individual is likely a captive bird that had slipped out of a cage, raising questions about the sordid side of the pet trade
A year after Karur stampede at TVK rally, scars remain and justice still elusive
The physical traces of the tragedy have faded, but the trauma remains even after a year. The victims families seek justice as the CBI investigates delays
Karur stampede: First accused Mathiyazhagan, another TVK functionary sent to 15-day judicial custody
M.C. Pounraj had allegedly sheltered accused number one and Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan
Chennai Worker Killed in Wage Dispute in Nalgonda
According to police, a group of daily wage workers from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, had come to Nalgonda for work at a new Chennai Shopping Mall under construction in the city. They were temporarily staying in Meerbagh Colony.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Match sickle cell status, not horoscopes before marriage, say experts in Odisha
One can endure the excruciating pain caused by the disease, but it is far more difficult to overcome the stigma associated with it, says Asish, a Homozygous Sickle Cell Anaemia patient.
In Bihar, criminal escapes police custody by jumping into river
According to police, there has been no trace of the criminal since he jumped into the river. Police teamsare conducting raids at all his possible hideouts.
At Nehru Market in Sydenhams Road, Periamet, there is more to the tarpaulin shops than their name suggests. Their range includes camp tents for the outdoor-oriented and shade nets for those with a green thumb. With the NE monsoon (when they are a tad busier) just weeks away, a look at what helps these shops cope with changing buyer behaviour
23 IPS transferred in a latest rejig in West Bengal police
MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) to hold join protest on October 4 against ECI
He called Election Commission of India (ECI) a wing of BJP and targeted ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar saying, He was heading ECI as part of BJP and under the name of SIR has done fraud with citizens of India.
Nandigram and Rejinagar bypoll: Ballot without the battle
Bypolls for two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal Nandigram and Rejinagar scheduled for October 6, are turning out to be an electoral exercise without much contest on the ground. Shrabana Chatterjee and Senjuti Sengupta report on the dropouts and intimidation that candidates from non-BJP parties are allegedly facing
Justice must find its way to the citizen: CJI Surya Kant
Speaking at the launch of the first Victim Rights Centre (VRC) in Bihar, CJI Kant said that justice must not remain confined to the walls of a courtroom but must reach to those who are vulnerable, unheard or unable to navigate the legal system on their own
Trade unions, farm outfits join chorus to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Left parties, workers and farmers groups step up protests; CPI(M) claims survey found deleted voters still residing in Bihar villages
Concerns Over Law and Order in Tamil Nadu Raised by BJP Spokesperson Narayanan Tirupati
BJP spokesperson Narayanan Tirupati highlights law and order issues in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the need for societal responsibility. Concerns Over Law and Order in Tamil Nadu Raised by BJP Spokesperson Narayanan Tirupati
Chennai Corporation plans 98.25-cr. overhaul of command centre
GCC to bring more surveillance cameras,flood sensors, rain gauges, pump-monitoring units under its integrated monitoring centre over five years; it also proposes three regional ICCCs
Delhi SIR: deadline extended by EC amid 93% pending hearings, low inclusion applications
DME conducts stray round of counselling for 43 seats in super speciality courses
KPCC, Left parties, unions demand deletions under SIR to be restored
At the KPCC protest, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah argued that an institution expected to conduct elections impartially and transparently was instead functioning at the behest of the BJP-ledUnion government.
From idol immersions to funeral rites, Maharashtra faces the drought pinch
Burglars break into businessmans house in Madipakkam
The complainant claimed they stole more than a kilogram of silver articles
Persons with disabilities organise exhibition
The two-day event will conclude on September 27
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct the central agency to file its counter affidavit to his plea to quash PMLA proceedings
Sanitation workers to receive 50 as food allowance daily
Stormwater drain desilting works to be completed by Oct 10, says MAWS Secretary
Desilting is also progressing in Buckingham Canal at 18 locations, Cooum River at 14 locations, and internal canals in Coimbatore, Trichy, and Madurai, according to the MAWS Department Secretary.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, restore the complaint and direct the court concerned to grant an opportunity of hearing to the accused before taking cognisance
Gifts presented to children undergoing treatment at Stanley hospital
Palaniswami accuses Vijay of speaking contrary to truth on Gem Veeramanis arrest
He says the arrest happened only at the insistence of a special court and accuses the ruling government of shielding the accused
Police oppose bail petitions of co-accused in Veeramani case
Delhi police step up park audits; students oppose access restrictions
As police step up night patrols and checks of CCTV, lighting and access points following the Astha Kunj incident, students demand safer transport, public infrastructure, institutional accountability and freedom to use public spaces after dark
Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of misleading public on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the Opposition of deliberately misleading the public on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and targeting constitutional institutions. In a detailed post on X, Nabin said the Opposition had once again been exposed for spreading falsehoods about the SIR. He pointed out that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had clearly stated that the full Commission took every decision relating to the SIR unanimously. Despite this clarification, he alleged, the Congress chose to build its entire narrative around a manufactured lie and launched attacks on the countrys constitutional bodies. Highlighting what he described as the Oppositions double standards, Nabin wrote that when the same electoral process delivered victories to Congress and its allies in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, its credibility was accepted. But when the peoples mandate goes against them elsewhere, they question the very institutions that conduct those elections. Democracy cannot be respected selectively, he said. He emphasised that wins and losses are inherent to democratic politics, but resorting to malicious propaganda to discredit respected institutions was deeply unfortunate and unacceptable. Nabin asserted that those who repeatedly undermined Indias democratic framework for political survival owed the nation an honest reckoning and a public apology. His remarks come at a time when the ECI's SIR exercise has become a subject of intense political debate. Opposition parties, particularly Congress, have raised questions over the process, while the BJP has consistently defended the poll bodys independence and transparency. Nabins statement is being viewed as a sharp rebuttal to the Oppositions allegations. His post has drawn significant attention in political circles as the ruling party continues to counter claims that cast doubt on the integrity of electoral processes and constitutional institutions.
Tribals of Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai protest against delay in formation of new forest road
Forest officials said the proposed forest road between Padavedu and Shenbagathoppu villages in the hills at a cost of 4.11 crore was approved by the State government in 2025
Two bus passengers held for possession of illicit arrack near Katpadi
A case was registered by Katpadi Police
Gang held in Tirupattur for abducting school student
Special police teams analysed CCTV camera footage and mobile phone signals, before tracing the boy at a hideout in Bengaluru
Gang held in Tirupattur for abducting school student
Special police teams analysed CCTV camera footage and mobile phone signals, before tracing the boy at a hideout in Bengaluru
The achievement is significant not merely for entering the record books, but for fusing patriotism, creativity, and a traditional handicraft, says Viswa Hindi Parishad president Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
TNPDCL proposes 63 paise surcharge on industries buying power from 3rd parties
Auto driver killed as car rams two vehicles in Sukhdev Vihar; 21-year-old held
Royapuram residents seek CCTV cameras amid crime concerns
TN orders third-party audit of ambulance services ahead of renewal
Pune-based charitable trust to restore 10 ancient temples in Tamil Nadu
A 13th century sluice inscription found during desilting of Medavakkam tank
Greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi: a southern port to development
The proposed mega greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi will bring more benefits than the eye can see, not just to the district but also to the entire southern region
Arguments by serial practitioner of terrorism will not stand: EAM Jaishankar slams Pakistan at UNGA
EAM Jaishankar told world leaders that a persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism.
