Odisha Pedestrian Safety Rules, 2026 proposes pedestrian path mandatory
The rules prescribe action against road owning agency, contractor or consultant if a faulty design leads to death or disability or grievous injury of a pedestrians
BJP wins mayor elections at three municipal corporations in Rajasthan
Prasanna Chand Mehta was elected Mayor of Jodhpur, while Anusuiya Goswami was elected to the position in Kota
UEFA Nations League: Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win
Its not great; unfortunately, I think hes going to have to go home; we dont want to take any risks, said Zinedine Zidane
SPPU students suspend mess fee protest after V-C assurance; decision on hike on Sept 26
If the circular withdrawing the fee hike is not issued on September 26, the thali march planned for 4 p.m. will go ahead, SFI said in a statement
U.P. Congress leaders clash with police, detained during protest against Chief Election Commissioner
The Congress leaders, including State Congress chief Ajay Rai and party workers demanding the resignation of the CEC, were stopped and later detained while trying to march towards the Uttar Pradesh Assembly
IIT-Bstudent death case: Crime Branch records statements of 20 people
National Commission for Scheduled Castes conducts an inquiryafter allegations of caste-based harassment; Athwalevisits institute, demands independent probe, says will write toPralhadJoshi
Revisiting Indias nuclear doctrine without revising it
Indias nuclear doctrine faces new strategic, technological and geopolitical challenges
VCK councillors stage walk out over placement of Ambedkars photo in Chennai Corporation council hall
Delhi government meets target of planting 70 lakh saplings
Ganapatiimmersion noise puts zoo animals under stress
Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I takeover, Phase-II expansion hit roadblock as funding search drags on
SBI Caps, entrusted with identifying a financial institution willing to lend around 13,500 crore for the takeover, has reportedly been unable to finalise a deal despite approaching several agencies. Top officials familiar with the matter say no lender has so far shown willingness to provide the loan at low interest rates sought by the government
Expand scope of ward funds, say councillors
Five Assam elephants reach Tamil Nadu temples amid purchase, ownership questions
Guwahati: The transfer of five young captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu temples has triggered mounting questions over their ownership, provenance and the circumstances under which they were moved, including claims that some of the elephants described as donated may have actually been purchased by Tamil Nadu religious institutions. Four more elephantsHiralal, Shiva, Rupsing [] The post Five Assam elephants reach Tamil Nadu temples amid purchase, ownership questions appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Philanthropist receives Sankara Ratna Award for contribution to eye care
The award was presented in recognition of his contribution to expanding access to eye-care and surgical services
1,671 km of stormwater drains being desilted: Chennai Mayor
Rani Channamma University officials held over fraud allegations
Railways to run 102 festival special trips via Solapur division
Tambaram police seize 12 kg of ganja, arrest five in special drive
50th Chennai Book Fair to be held from 7 January to 19 January 2027
The website for the bookfair this year is www.chennaibookfair.com
Man hacked to death over property dispute, five held
Man gets double life term for sexually assaulting 54-year-old woman near Uthukottai
NSS day celebration at AIIRLIVAS in Salem
Industries directed to prevent water stagnation, mosquito breeding
KSEBs Anti Power Theft Squad unearths irregularities in Ernakulam district
Swell surges alert for Keralam coast from September 26 to 28
Tolerance is not acceptance: Tiruchi N. Siva to political rivals
Tolerance is not acceptance; tolerance does not mean we have accepted it or that we are not capable; the talented will wait for the right moment; those are the words of Anna, said Tiruchi N. Siva
Kerala State Sports Council staff suspended
Focus should be on preventive health screening: Prathap C. Reddy
He stresses the need to prioritise womens health
Over 300 participate in PU principals summit
People urged not to abandon children
Polavaram officials sound alert as Sabari river in spate
926 acres of paddy fields submerged due to heavy rains in Nidadavolu constituency in East Godavari
SC panel urges action to recover Dalit lands encroached by influential people
Stanford University researcher gets SASTRA-Ramanujan Award 2026
The award recognises her outstanding contributions to the field of analytic number theory, additive combinatorics, combinatorial geometry, and group theory
Stalin hits back at Vijay, accuses him of surrendering to BJP
Taking to X, the DMK president questions how the Chief Minister can call the TVK a pure force while fielding MLAs he bought over from the NDA as candidates in the byelections
Abandon your pet, pay 25,000 to Chennai corporation
Photography exhibition by Induchoodan Foundation showcases the birds of Keralam
Over 50 photographs by 26 artistes open a window to the fascinating diversity of birdlife in Keralam
EB meter reading to be privatised to curb billing discrepancies in Tamil Nadu
Villagers oppose setting up of sewage treatment plant near Sholinghur town in Ranipet
Residents said setting up of the sewage treatment plant near water bodies and farmlands will affect water quality in the area
How well you know to use AI tools may determine your college grades
CMC to organise cookery competition to mark World Diabetes Day
Entries can be submitted through an online portal
Man dies as two-wheeler rams his vehicle
A case was registered by Ponnai police
IAS officer Mandeep Bhandari appointed chairperson of CBSE
The 2001-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre has held key leadership and administrative roles across Jammu & Kashmir and Central government departments
Chamber Arbitration Tribunal Hall inaugurated
AI-led phone price hikes persist, hitting Indian customers
Phone affordability has taken a hit as a series of price hikes has put budget phones out of reach for many buyers, who are choosing to wait for sales or settle for less powerful devices
Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say
The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence, said the club in a statement
Farmers protesting Bidadi township project detained after road blockade
Over 50 people, including several women farmers, were detained, while the police have yet to decide on filing a case
Asian Games 2026: India wins gold, silver & bronze in medal rush
RGI Mritunjay Kumar Narayan reviews Census work in Ladakh
Mritunjay Kumar Narayan reviews operations with focus on Census coverage in remote and snow-bound areas, the functioning of the Census app, and preparedness of field-level staff
Lawyers group seek fresh hearing in CEC law challenge, Noida DM case
The Lawyers Association for Constitution urged that a top court bench excluding Justice Satish Chandra Sharma hear both matters, citing public reports that his son is empanelled as standing counsel for the ECI before the MP High Court
Election Commission must respond to SIR irregularity allegations, says Ram Madhav
BJP leader says Opposition should not contest elections if it believes the electoral system is rigged
Congress leads protests demanding CECs resignation, arrest
Modi, Shah using Kumar to overcome public opposition through artificial manipulation, says Venugopal; civil society groups hold agitations in Delhi and other States; police use water cannons to stop protesters
Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and tour of U.S. archives
The Chinese President also said he and U.S. counterpart Trump would have two more opportunities to meet this year, the APEC summit in China and a G20 summit in Miami
Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani lashes out at Gyanesh Kumar
He says Election Commission has turned into an arm of the BJP
Sri Lanka adopts controversial amendment raising judges' retirement age
The amendment raises the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 years and that of Court of Appeal judges from 63 to 65
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Nepals Balen Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism to tackle environmental threats
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed establishing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by his country as well as India and China, in the wake of the recent devastating flash floods in the area.
11 former AIADMK ministers become TVK deputy general secretaries
Police caution Vinayaka Chavithi committees not to hype annadanam events on social media
Following a recent incident in Kobbari Thota, police issue advisory saying viral promotions of the programmes can attract crowds beyond the events capacity and create serious crowd-management and safety challenges
What are the big takeaways from UNGA 2026? | Worldview
The 81st UN General Assembly saw world leaders address conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran, while India stepped up its campaign for a UN Security Council seat. In this episode of Worldview we examine the key takeaways from UNGA 2026 and whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi missed a diplomatic opportunity by staying away.
Full results from Russia's parliamentary election confirm Kremlin's dominance
Nearly 60% of the 111 million eligible voters turned out, the most for a parliamentary election in over a decade.
TVK shows 19.8cr assembly poll expense, one-tenth of DMKs
Beware! guardians, vehicle owners are being booked for allowing underaged children to ride bikes
Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot licence: Zelenskyy
Kyiv is facing a shortage of the missiles, needed to counter Russias increasing drone and missile attacks on the country
Karnataka says cannot release 4,000 cusecs Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid drought
Karnataka has sought a reduction to 3,000 cusecs, citing drinking water needs, crop requirements and low reservoir storage, and plans to seek legal advice on the CWRC directive.
Expedite Thaneerpandal railway overbridge work: Peelamedu residents
A.P. drugs inspector receives national award
SP suspended in Puducherry for alleged sexual misconduct
Chess Olympiad: Gukeshs brilliance helps India pip Germany; women crush Uzbekistan
BWSSB expands jurisdiction to cover entire Bengaluru Urban district
With the fresh notification, the jurisdiction now extends across the entire district, taking in five taluks in full, including North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal and villages within them
Vizag Collector tells officials to step up road safety efforts
Bantwal police book case for illegal sand extraction and transportation
Anita Ratnam on patriarchy in the arts, single motherhood, and why dancers must find their voice
In this conversation with Chitra Swaminathan, Anita Ratnam reflects on single motherhood, creative reinvention, Andal as inspiration, the importance of collaboration, and why young artistes must develop courage, independence and a strong voice.
Man from Kerala booked under POCSO Act in Ramanathapuram
French Rafales, MRTTs, A400Ms arrive in Jodhpur for Tarang Shakti
As part of Mission Pgase 26, the French Air and Space Force has deployed four Rafale F4 fighters, three A330 MRTT Phnix multi-role tanker transport aircraft and two A400M Atlas aircraft to Jodhpur
Case against unnamed people for sharing child rape case images
ABVP condemns screening of documentary on Umar Khalid at NALSAR
Indian Doll Makers Hub hosts doll exhibition themed around Mahabharata and Krishna Leela
The two institutions inked a memorandum of understanding during the 85th CSIR Foundation Day celebrations held in New Delhi on Friday.
VHP opposes issuance of notice to RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
Union Finance Minister stresses the need for governments to diversify sources of income
Any government that planned to dole out freebies must ensure that they have adequate sources of income to sustain the programme during its full tenure of five years, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Cong functionary Ranjan Kumar questioned in Veeramani case
Child rape case: Pocso court extends custody of Veeramani
Government yet to decide how open-column caste data will be sorted, tabulated
Opposition parties and OBC groups are against the open-column option in the 2027 Census; they say the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census also had an open field to record caste, yielding over 46 lakh caste names; successive governments did not act on that report, says experts
File counter affidavit in plea over local candidate status in MDS admissions: HC to government
Keeladi Museum Drives Archaeology Tourism Boom in Tamil Nadu among youth
Veeramani POCSO Act case: Madras High Court directs media not to discuss factual matrix of case
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs all women SIT to issue weekly press releases for the people at large to know about the progress in investigation
