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Morning Digest: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law; Mamata moves SC against freeze on TMC symbol, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:22 am

Homo Faber 2026: The future of handmade

A powerful lesson from British artist Es Devlins An Island of Light in Venice is how exhibition design can change the perceived value of an object

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:07 am

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra government to declare drought, provide 50,000 per hectare relief

Instead of taking a decision based solely on the average district figures, the actual damage should be considered together based on taluka-wise rainfall, crop condition, and declare drought, says NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 6:51 am

North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke

The IAEAs biased viewpoint and double standards are the fundamental factor causing the collapse of the international nuclear non-proliferation system, Kim Yo Jong said in a statement in state media KCNA.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 6:41 am

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

The hacks occurred in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent company that conducts cybersecurity evaluations

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 6:38 am

Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut over 1,200 mangroves for Versova-Madh Island bridge

In its order, the Bench recorded that the BMC will plant 39,000 mangroves over 9 hectares of land with forest of mangroves and monitor the plantation for 10 years

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 5:49 am

Waste of public money amid economic crisis: U.P. Congress on PMs birthday celebrations

State unit chief Ajay Rai alleged that 500 bikes were given in Varanasi with a deal that the people who ride them will have to pay 700 per day

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 4:49 am

U.S. and Denmark reach deal on Greenland: Trump

The office of Danish Prime Minister said the Greenland deal will be signed by three governments next week during the UNGA; however parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 4:35 am

Davis Cup: India trail Korea 0-2 as Nagal, Suresh squander early leads

Now India need to win all three matches on the final day to advance to the knockout stage which has happened only twice in India's history: in 2010 against Brazil at home and in 2018 against China in away tie

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 4:21 am

Monthly 2W exports cross half a mn on broad-based recovery

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 4:00 am

Governor Refers Bill On Varsities To President

The Bill referred to the President, the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2026, seeks to remove the existing restrictions for creating new private universities like the minimum requirement of 100 acres of continuous land to start a private university.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 3:54 am

Udhaynidhi Doesnt Want Navodaya Schools In TN

Tamil Nadu, which followed the bilingual policy, was the leading state in India in all sectors and ranked first in higher education enrolment, besides having the highest number of women working in factories, he said.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 3:50 am

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law

The bill authorises the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, covering India

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 3:40 am

Bihar floods: Nitin Nabin donates three months Rajya Sabha MP salary to CM Relief Fund

The State government has already distributed 550 crore in direct financial assistance by transferring 7,000 to each flood affected family, the BJP National President said

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 3:20 am

U.S. Treasury's Bessent plans to discuss AI and rare earths with China's He: report

Chinese open-weight models are becoming more popular with U.S. companies because they can be cheaper than so-called closed-weight AI tools, such as those developed by Anthropic, OpenAI and other U.S. companies.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 1:50 am

Mamata moves Supreme Court against ECIs freeze on Trinamool Congress symbol

The petition said the Election Commission had banked on the statements of rebel legislators who were facing disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 1:23 am

Two more women die in Rajasthan after C-sections; probe committee formed

Women underwent procedure at Bundi govt. hospital; died in Kota, where they were rushed after complications; OT at Bundi medical facility sealed; 19 maternal deaths in State in 3 months

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 1:11 am

Pachaiyappas Trust gets new board members after election

The Board has officially commenced proceedings to oversee regular administrative activities

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:56 am

A homegrown innovation ecosystem is taking root

Homegrown research and deep-tech enterprise are helping India move beyond its identity as a services provider

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:47 am

DUSU polls record 40.46% turnout, highest in 3 years

Last year, turnout stood at 39.5%; polling conducted smoothly, no violence reported, says Proctor; CEO issues notice on victory processions and celebratory marches; counting and results today

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:44 am

Residents in merged areas can apply online for water, sewer connections

Metrowater has outlined the procedures and charges for obtaining connections; the online process has been simplified to make it easier for residents to apply and remit charges and the connections will be provided within 15 days of verification

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:42 am

Nurses stage demonstrations across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:40 am

No hard ceilings: On the revision to EPFO wage ceiling

A rise in minimum PF pension will protect the worse-off among the retired

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:26 am

Welcome showers greet devotees ahead of Garuda Seva in Tirupati on Sept. 19

The hill town however did not witness any rain and hence there was no disturbance reported to the procession of deities around the temple.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:25 am

TN begins pre-launch of retinal screening programme

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:24 am

GCC to desilt Mambalam Canal ahead of NEM

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:19 am

Woman held for cheating investor of 23 lakh

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:12 am

TNRERA not civil court to decide title dispute: HC

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:07 am

17-year-old boy kills drunk dad for attacking his mother

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:05 am

Anbil Mahesh questioned for 8 hours by CCB

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:02 am

Kasturirangan report: Karnataka govt to decide on physical survey after discussion with officials

Digital Desk | Udupi (Karnataka), Sep 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday assured residents of the Malnad and coastal regions that the state government would discuss with officials and take a decision on conducting a physical survey of areas covered under the Kasturirangan report. Shivakumar made the assurance while interacting with local residents at Hebri in Udupi district on the merits and demerits of the Kasturirangan report. Local organisations and elected representatives had urged the state government to conduct a physical survey and consider the Kerala model while deciding on the implementation of the report. You have explained the Kasturirangan report and the ecologically sensitive areas and brought the problems you are facing to my attention. We have to send our decision to the Centre by September 27. We have come here so that your opinion becomes our opinion. You have suggested the Kerala model and recommended an expert committee. We have accepted your suggestions and will discuss these issues in the Karnataka Assembly, Shivakumar said. He added that the state government had convened a three-day special session to discuss issues concerning farmers, drought and the Kasturirangan report. The report would be discussed on the first day of the Assembly session, he said. I will also visit Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru and listen to the sentiments of the people there, he added. On the Forest Rights Act, Shivakumar said there was a provision prescribing different time limits, including 25 years for some and 75 years for others. The state government would consider taking a decision to prescribe a uniform 25-year limit and send it to the Centre, he added. He said that he had instructed Forest Department officials not to cause difficulties to people residing in forest areas. We will not do politics based on emotions. We are concerned about your lives, Shivakumar added. He said that important decisions had been taken regarding fisheries and that representatives from the region had sought a zonal management plan and a taluk hospital in Hebri. The state government would discuss these demands with officials and take decisions in the coming days, he added. I do not want to make announcements before you and then forget about them. I will do whatever service I can with the opportunity I have received. I will come to Udupi in the coming days and discuss the issues with elected representatives, he said. Shivakumar added that the people of Tulu Nadu region were an asset to the country and assured them that the state government would continue to seek their suggestions. He said a special Cabinet meeting had been held in Mangaluru after discussions with legislators and representatives of all parties from the region. Of the 60 decisions taken at the meeting, 40 were related to the coastal districts, he added. He also referred to the Cabinet decision to recognise Tulu as the second additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. He said the state government had given priority to tourism in the coastal and Malnad regions and approved several development measures to attract investment and prevent migration. Representatives of various organisations and elected representatives urged the state government to constitute an expert committee and conduct a physical survey before taking further decisions on the Kasturirangan report. They said the report covers around 13,000 square km in Kerala and around 20,000 square km in Karnataka. According to them, Kerala conducted a physical survey through a high-level officials' committee, separating inhabited areas from forest areas and reducing the area covered by the report to around 9,000 square km. They claimed that a similar exercise in Karnataka could potentially exclude around 5,000 square km from the report's coverage. The representatives said the Kasturirangan committee had relied on satellite and GPS-based surveys and had not conducted a physical survey. They also raised concerns over the inclusion of areas with more than 100 residents and regions with less than 20 per cent protected forest cover. They said the report had created apprehension among residents that they could eventually be displaced and urged the state government to create awareness about its actual provisions. The representatives urged the state government to conduct a physical survey and place its findings before the Centre, the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal to resolve the concerns. It can be noted that the Kasturirangan Committee was set up by the Union government in 2012 under the chairmanship of K. Kasturirangan to examine the recommendations of the Gadgil Committee on protecting the Western Ghats. The committee recommended identifying parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA). It proposed restrictions on certain activities such as mining, quarrying, large construction projects and some industrial activities in ESA areas. The recommendations cover parts of six states: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Karnataka, the recommendations have faced opposition from residents, farmers and local organisations, who have raised concerns about restrictions on agriculture, development and property rights

bhaskarlive 18 Sep 2026 11:45 pm

Tiger trapped in Gudalur to reach Chennai today

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:29 pm

CM Vijay to attend annual Davos meet in Jan 2027

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

Nursing staff slam Tamil Nadu governments insistance on contractual recruitment

According to nurses association, nursing posts were filled in the past through the Medical Services Recruitment Board, following reservations. The government, however, was currently preparing to fill nursing vacancies through an 11-month contractual employment

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 11:16 pm

Mediation awareness programme held

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

Distress Migration: Can Industrialisation Be the Panacea?

When a dozen women workers from Keonjhar died because of an ammonia gas leak inside a seafood processing factory in Tamil Nadu in June, the sad side of migrants lives came to the fore yet again. For Odisha, this was certainly disturbing news. But it wasnt something new. Be it the brutal chopping off of [] The post Distress Migration: Can Industrialisation Be the Panacea? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 18 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

India rejects Pakistans allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak ships in Arabian Sea

The incident happened on the night of September 15, when a Pakistani vessel closed in on a frontline Indian Navy warship that was on a routine surveillance mission in the north Arabian Sea

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:55 pm

Kerala HC directs Kochi Corporation to complete rectification work on S.A. Road within four months

The court says a revised estimate that was not communicated earlier cannot justify delaying the work

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:55 pm

Bollytech artiste Trapperx to perform in Bengaluru this weekend

Set to perform at Bastian Garden City on September 19, Trapperx aka Sushil Ghunawat talks about his connection with the city and his upcoming performance

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:54 pm

Sigma trailer is out now; Sundeep Kishan explores gambling, drugs and a daring heist in Jason Sanjays film

The trailer for the Telugu action film Sigma is finally out. Directed by Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, the film features Sundeep Kishan, Faria Abdullah, Raju Sundaram and others. The trailer offers a glimpse into a world filled with gambling, drugs and a daring heist.

India TV 18 Sep 2026 10:52 pm

Frances Naval Group partners with Nibe Ltd. to develop underwater drones, mine countermeasures

The two companies will leverage their respective expertise to work on underwater autonomous systems

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:51 pm

U.S. regulators to examine testosterone therapy as use by menopausal women rises

The lack of a female-specific product creates practical challenges for clinicians, an approved product could provide standardised dosing, labeling and safety-monitoring guidance and potentially improve insurance coverage

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:47 pm

Yemen conflict displaces 1,12,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN migration agency says

The Houthi advance along Yemens c coast is bolstering Tehrans hand in its conflict with the U.S., as the group tightens its control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, more than six months after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trumps White House

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend in the White House

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:38 pm

NASA scan discovers new, once in a century Moon crater

The crater, dubbed McGetchin, measures 730 feet (222 metres) wide, and it is believed to have been created in the spring of 2024 from a comet or asteroid colliding with the Moon

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:33 pm

Two youth held for stealing money garland from Vinayagar idol in Tondiarpet

The police also apprehended four juveniles in connection with the crime

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:32 pm

PMK Declines Support for Parties in Tamil Nadu By-elections

The PMK has announced it will not support any political party in the upcoming by-elections for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats. PMK Declines Support for Parties in Tamil Nadu By-elections

Daily Kiran 18 Sep 2026 10:28 pm

Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh questioned by CCB Police

The case is about alleged collection of money from private school managements on the promise of securing government approvals from the School Education Department

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:27 pm

CSL lays keel for Navys next-gen missile vessels

The ships are envisaged as high-speed vessels with an array of weapons and sensors, including a surface-to-surface missile system, anti-missile defence system, and air surveillance and fire control radars

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Former DGP Tomin Thachankary approaches Kerala HC in appeal against disproportionate assets case conviction

Thachankary contends that the prosecution had miscalculated his rental income, property income, payments made by his relatives, and properties acquired by his wife

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:16 pm