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Karnataka Government Urges Swift Action on Mekedatu Project Amid Tamil Nadu Opposition

Karnatakas water resources minister has directed officials to expedite the Mekedatu project and identify alternative land for compensation. Karnataka Government Urges Swift Action on Mekedatu Project Amid Tamil Nadu Opposition

Morningstar 5 Sep 2026 5:08 am

Look Beyond The Sky, Moon Man Urges Students

Lifelong learning is the foundation of personal growth and national progress, said Dr Annadurai, popularly known as the Moon Man of India and chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee for School Education, Tamil Nadu government.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2026 3:55 am

Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes', says he agrees with Vance that it's not 'war'

I call it a military conflict because it's small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing, said U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:44 am

India in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia to help end the conflict: Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who arrived in Warsaw from Kyiv where he held talks with top Ukrainian leadership on Thursday, made the remarks after he met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 2:16 am

Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Tamil Nadu: ED Raids Six Locations in Nagapattinam

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Nagapattinam linked to a drug trafficking and money laundering case involving millions. Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Tamil Nadu: ED Raids Six Locations in Nagapattinam

Morningstar 5 Sep 2026 1:38 am

The Gulf is calling and New Delhi must listen

A changing West Asia requires a more assertive Indian role in pursuing real, hard-power security partnerships

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:22 am

A BIT of a reset, with a wider debate

Revising Indias bilateral investment treaty (BIT) requires consultation and stronger democratic accountability

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:21 am

Warning on warming: On the UNEP report, Limiting Overshoot

India must shed its victim mindset while acting on climate change

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:16 am

Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house

According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:14 am

Out of neglect bin: On perimenopausal policy

The perimenopausal policy will ease access to care for women in midlife

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:07 am

IGI Airport waterlogged, flights affected as rain lashes Delhi

Commuters wade through flooded underpasses near the airport to reach on time; Palam receives heaviest rainfall in city 72.2 mm in 3 hours; waterlogging, traffic snarls reported across Capital

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:55 am

CMRL to get last train of its fleet for corridor 4 of Phase II network soon

The 118.9-km network needs 138 three-coach trains, 36 of which were ordered in the first of three packages;fifteen of them are ready for operation from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and the remaining are undergoing testing; the second and third sets of trains are at different stages of production

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:53 am

Road accident victim undergoes spinal cord stimulation electrode implantation

The patient from Vellore reported gradual improvement in hand muscle strength after the procedure

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:52 am

Even in those days, Chennais medical facilities were on par with rest of the country

T.S. Surendran, Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:41 am

Fewer births, bigger questions for Tamil Nadu

While the decline in births reflects a broader demographic transition, with implications for the workforce and ageing population, experts say greater attention must be paid to education, childcare, social security, elderly care and standard of living

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:33 am

Vizag MP Sribharat hopeful of turnaround in VSP fortune

The 14,000-crore revival push will bear fruit once the plant posts profits, says Sribharat after meeting CMD of RINL; he takes up with GM of SCoR the transfer requests of employees posted in Rayagada Division, Duvvada halt for Vande Bharat trains

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

Bodhan AI launches four open AI models for Indian languages

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 11:32 pm

India backs SCO on Iran and Russia: Diplomatic Shift? | Worldview

Is India changing tack or making friends ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit in Delhi and Pakistans Presidency of the SCO next year?

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:29 pm

Coal stock management emerges as key challenge for thermal power producers

India may not need a complete overhaul of its coal-allocation policy, but it must stress on sharper implementation, and fixing accountability on power producers who may not be adhering to the stipulated norms for maintaining adequate coal inventory.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

CPI(ML) Liberation to leverage education reform drive to reach young voters in Bihar, UP

The campaign builds on the momentum generated at Jantar Mantar and is an extension of efforts by the partys student wing, the AISA

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:15 pm

All Indians on Mt. Kailash pilgrim trail have left China following flash floods in Nepal: MEA

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that 275 Indian nationals remain missing till now and 169 Indians have been rescued

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Janmashtami Greetings Spark Debate on Dravidian Politics Shift

CM Vijays Janmashtami wishes stir discussions on potential shifts in Tamil Nadus Dravidian political landscape. Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Janmashtami Greetings Spark Debate on Dravidian Politics Shift

Morningstar 4 Sep 2026 10:59 pm

From asteroid hunter to Maths wizard, 82 educators to receive National Teachers Awards

Teachers who engage in creative pedagogy and community leadership are in focus; among awardees are faculty in Indian Knowledge Systems, including Vaastu Shastra, the Bhagavad Gita, and integrating Sanskrit with AI

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:54 pm

Supreme Court pushes for raising retirement age in district judiciary to 62 as case backlog exceeds five crore

Top court says it is crying need of the hour to stop attrition of experienced judicial talent otherwise access to justice would remain a mere chimera due to unfilled posts; only 7 States, including T.N and Karnataka, have responded positively to the SOS

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

More than a week after Nepals deadliest flood disaster in years, heres what we know so far

More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams continue searching for the missing as authorities assess the scale of destruction. Heres a look at what caused the disaster, the latest casualty figures, and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

A string of non-academic tasks take teachers away from classrooms

Non-academic tasks assigned to teachers, latest being SIR, has forced them to least engage in their primary responsibility in schools and colleges

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:45 pm

Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Ministers compensation demand

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must take the lead and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:43 pm

Vijayawada airport new terminal likely to be ready by October, says official

The new terminal to feature multi-level operations, six aerobridges, escalators, state-of-the-art technology and upgraded passenger amenities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:26 pm

A.P. High Court Bench will be set up in Kurnool, asserts Minister

Noting that the process of setting up a High Court bench involved legal procedures and protocols, the Minister appeals to the protesting advocates not to take hasty decisions

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Little Krishnas steal the show at Janmashtami celebrations

Cultural programmes, Utti beating competitions and special pujas add to teh festive fervour

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

Relief for contract staff in Health Dept. as Andhra govt. responds to demands positively

Eligible staff working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals to get to 30 days of special leave after every 11 months of service; guidelines issued to address staff shortages

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

A year into GBA, Bengaluru still awaits key governance institutions

The corporations are grappling with shortage of staff,officesand funds, while key institutions meant to drive the citys development and planning, such as the Economic Development Agency and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee, are far from becoming functional

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:19 pm

From worksheets to videos: Teachers are using AI tools to teach and upskill students and themselves

AI has made most teachers jobs easy. I use AI to create differentiated worksheets for each student that have to be solved at the end of every chapter, says one teacher in the city

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

Congress plans organisational revamp in U.P. ahead of Assembly polls

Congress finalises new District Congress Committee presidents as it seeks to strengthen its organisation in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Assembly elections

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

KRMB panel meet fails to arrive at consensus on water-sharing

Full-fledged meeting of the river board likely in the last week this month; Telangana says AP drawing large quantities of water unilaterally

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Captive mines, SAIL merger sought for VSP

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:42 pm

Watch: CJP protest: Delhi police detains Swatantra Bharadwaj, adds SC/ST charges | Above the Fold | Sept 4, 2026

A protest by the Cockroach Janta Party outside a Delhi police station has led to upgraded charges in the case involving the alleged assault on student activist Nishu Aazads father, Sanjay. The accused, Swatantra Bharadwaj, was detained hours after police assured protesters he would be arrested within 72 hours.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:41 pm

A little wonder in red brick

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

NULM conservancy workers temporarily call off protests

Several demands, including a food allowance of 50 a day from October 1, have been agreed upon during the latest talks with the State government; the next round of negotiations have been scheduled for October 3

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

From pariah to pampered

The Times of India 4 Sep 2026 9:25 pm

Jharkhand BJP to gherao Police Commissioner's offices from September 8

The party alleged that the government has still not withdrawn the cases it had filed against student protesters; the gherao will be in a phase-wise manner across all 24 districts over four days

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Elaborate security, crowd management plan for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

More than 2,800 CCTV cameras installed across Tirumala have been integrated with the Command Control Centre and private and yellow-board vehicles will be regulated, with designated parking facilities being identified in Tirupati, say officials

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:22 pm

Panchayat president dies in stone pelting

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25

With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25

With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

AP-Transco mulls drone patrolling to assess health of transmission assets

It invites tenders from the DGCA-compliant drone service providers to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles for preventive maintenance on a pilot basis

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

15-year-old Tamil Nadu boy invented technology that would extend life of banana leaves from 3 days to 3 years for just 70 paise. His innovation saves 7 billion trees annually

At an age when most of his peers were busy playing video games, one youngster from Tamil Nadu noticed how banana leaves, one of the most invaluable ingredients for making biodegradable, eco-friendly utensils, discovered a technology which could extend the life of these utensils for upto three years. The processing of one leaf costs less than one Indian rupee.

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2026 9:02 pm

Excise identifies 15 locations in Ernakulam for public to RELACZ

The plan is to set up facilities such as open gym, volleyball court, reading room, or hangouts at the locations in collaboration with the Local Self-Government department

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:55 pm

Freshwater ponds get a new lease of life under PMKSY in Andhra Pradesh

A sum of 50 crore has been sanctioned for the scheme, and 26 of the 105 village ponds have already been rejuvenated

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Congress stands with all daughters seeking justice, says Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba said the party and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stood with Nishu Azad, journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan, and student activist Akriti Chaudhary, who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

41 teachers get State-level best teacher awards

The awards will be presented by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday (September 5) at Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Preparations on for Vriksathon Heritage Run

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

NoRKA to appoint legal consultants in seven countries to aid Malayalis

PLAChas startedaccepting applications for the vacancies oflegalconsultants in these seven countries

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Supreme Court questions For Dismissal tag in Andhra Pradesh HC cause list

Supreme Court says listing criminal case under For Dismissal caption before order is pronounced suggests decision was pre-determined

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Glad to be back at the GCL, says Carlsen

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Farakka track subsidence forces cancellation of several trains to North Bengal

The State Government has deployed extra buses to and from north Bengal to help commuters; subsidence has caused disruptions in signalling systems too

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:24 pm