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IAT recommends pension or life insurance cover for farmers to insulate from distress

Institution of Agricultural Technologists has suggested that the government should establish a dedicated Karnataka Drought Resilience Mission

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:56 pm

Venkaiah Naidu calls for preservation of Ongole cattle breed

Participating as the chief guest in the Ongole Utsavam, the former Vice-President reminds the public of their responsibility to conserve these cattle, as many foreign countries were taking the indigenous cattle to develop new breeds

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Madras HC directs DVAC to file report on inspections/raids conducted in last five years

Court says it expects the views of the government on issuance of uniform guidelines or a G.O. prescribing the maximum amount a government employee could possess while on duty

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Two siblings electrocuted in Ramanathapuram

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:52 pm

West Bengal SIR tribunal Judge submits resignation letter, cites long commute

It is difficult to continue under such circumstances, Justice (Retd.) Indrajit Chatterjee, head of the SIR tribunal number 11 dealing with deletions of names from Murshidabad district, says he travels 70-80 km for three-four hours every day

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:50 pm

IRDAIs proposed distribution norms ruffle feathers of LIC agents, broker body

Cost efficiency should not be pursued in a manner that reduces the number of active agents or makes the profession economically unsustainable.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Asian Games 2026: India breaks down stubborn Korean defence, reaches final

Ishika and Salima sound the board in the space of four minutes to put the team one step away from gold

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Satheesan to open elderly day celebrations in the capital on Thursday

Celebrations are organised by the newly formed Department for Senior Citizens. The CM will also inaugurate welfare schemes launched as part of the 100-day programme of the State government.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:47 pm

CEC has lifelong immunity for helping Modi govt. steal elections: Rahul

Congress debates ways to turn SIR resistance into a peoples movement without getting caught in legal technicalities and discusses ways to mobilise party workers for an indefinite sit-in in Delhi

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Avoid dangerous path of travelling to Russia to join army: MEA

Despite government warnings and efforts to release dozens of Indian recruits from contracts, Indians continue to travel to Russia and join the conflict, lured by job offers, hopes of migration, and misled by recruiters

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Accuses AIADMK of Aligning with DMK

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay claims AIADMK has become a branch of DMK, urging voters to reject their alliance in upcoming elections. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Accuses AIADMK of Aligning with DMK

Daily Kiran 30 Sep 2026 9:38 pm

Watch: SFI protests rising rape cases in Delhi, demands better womens safety

SFI members staged a protest in Delhi over what they called a rise in rape cases, demanding strict action against perpetrators and stronger measures to ensure womens safety.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:35 pm

Changes in PF withdrawal rules lead to protests by garment workers

Labour Minister Santhosh Lad has convened a meeting with all stakeholders on Thursday to discuss the issue

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:26 pm

Chanakya celebrates goddesses in the everyday and a 40-year milestone

Women, both divine and real, run through all three exhibitions celebrating 40 years of Chanakya International

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

Govt. plans to develop Kurnool into a sports hub, says Bharath

Inaugurating a football ground, Minister affirms his commitment to the development of sports in the city

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

Watch: Indias power crisis: Is private capital paying? | Business Matters

Last week, the Indian government invoked emergency provisions under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, directing private industries operating captive power plants to run at full capacity and supply surplus electricity to the national grid. Why were these emergency powers invoked, and what does this mean for Indias power sector?

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

Asian Games 2026: India faces first big test as final spot beckons

The in-form team runs into Pakistan in the semifinal; Harmanpreet & Co. will be wary of the Sufyan threat

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

Karnataka government announces new Textile and Apparel Policy

The policy aims to secure 20,000 crore in domestic and foreign direct investment across Karnatakas textile value chain over the next five years, and create 5 lakh new jobs in the sector

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:14 pm

First time that so many eligible electors have lost their vote due to SIR: former CEC O.P. Rawat

The former CEC says the two dissenting ECs should have forced a vote to annul any decisions they disagreed with during Commission meetings, given that they held the majority, and the CEC has no veto

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

Opposition protest disrupts council meeting at Pala municipality in Keralams Kottayam

Maya Rahul, an Independent councillor, heads the ruling council in Pala municipality with the support of a group of UDF rebels and the LDF

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:10 pm

YSRCP leaders allege irregularities in functioning of Nellore Municipal Corporation

Leaders allege that budget estimates and tax collections had been substantially increased under the present administration and claim that several civic works were being divided into packages of 4.90 lakh to avoid the tendering process and subsequently awarded to associates

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Political parties on the last leg of campaigning for Thattanchavady bypoll in Puducherry

With open campaigning coming to an end on Sunday, October 4, the main contenders AINRC, Congress, DMK and CPI have pulled out all their resources to personally reach out to the electors over the remaining four days permitted by the Election Commission for active electioneering for the by-election to the lone seat in the U.T.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

Watch: INDIA bloc plans protests, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal | Above the Fold | Sept 30, 2026

INDIA bloc announces protests against SIR and steps up its demand for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

CM Vijay positions TVK as organic successor to AIADMK, justifies Dharapuram candidates party switchover

Vijay addresses bypoll campaign meeting in Dharapuram; extols the leadership acumen of late Chief Ministers Jayalalithaa and M.G. Ramachandran in handling arch-rival DMK

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

One dies, 12 injured in blast at MRPL unit

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Chittoor to receive 1,529.69 crore under Rayalaseema Horticulture Development Plan

Collector says plan designed to integrate horticulture with irrigation, infrastructure, and rural development to create a complete value chain from production to marketing and exports, ensuring better incomes for farmers

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:51 pm

Mukkam bus attack: Two taken into police custody

They allegedly placed the motorcycle across the road, forcing the bus to stop, and smashed the glass panel of the door before entering the bus and assaulting the driver and others, according to passengers and bus staff

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

HC directs DVAC to conduct inquiry into charges against Nagercoil advocate

The court was hearing a petition filed by B. Jeganraj of Udayamarthandam of Kanniyakumari district

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

NCERT textbook revives debatable theory on Sengol handed to Nehru

The Class 9 social science textbook links mottos such as Satyameva Jayate to Mundaka Upanishad and Supreme Courts Yato Dharmastato Jayah to the epic Mahabharata

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Andhra Pradesh to launch door-to-door elderly health drive in October: Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav says health teams will visit homes for check-ups, physiotherapy and rehabilitation; special geriatric services to be available at PHCs every Thursday

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Health experts flag need for immediate wound care, medication to fight rabies

At a workshop organised as part of World Rabies Day (September 28) observance, they say systemic gaps in care must be addressed for Keralam to achieve the goal of rabies elimination by 2030. Apart from dogs or cats, exposure to wild animals leading to human rabies death is a new and emerging cause for concern in the State

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

Andhra Pradesh pitches investment opportunities to Maharashtra companies

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas highlights investor-friendly policies and opportunities across key sectors ahead of CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:26 pm

Mans body found near stone quarry

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:23 pm

Muskan, Sahil guilty in Saurabh Rajput murder case; sentencing hearing to follow

The court will announce its order on punishment after 15 days

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:20 pm

Kurnool aiming to become major horticulture hub, says Collector

Flagging off a tractor rally, A. Siri says State government striving to undertake development activities worth 1 lakh crore across the State as part of the Global Horticulture Hub Rayalaseema Rising programme

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

October 6 last date for filing nominations for Karnataka West Graduates Constituency; none filed so far

The nomination process for the election to Karnataka West Graduates Constituency has begun from September 29 and October 6 is the last date for filing nomination papers, Election Officer and Belagavi Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki said on Wednesday.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Travel restriction order will not disrupt normal life, says Idukki Collector amid protests by farmers

As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt all movement and operations inside plantations from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prevent wild animal attacks

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Tamil Nadu strengthens its manufacturing lead with 41,221 factory establishments: ASI 2024-25

The State also accounted for 10.90 per cent of Indias manufacturing GVA in 2024-25, up from 10.26 per cent in the previous year, placing it third among States after Maharashtra and Gujarat

The Hindu Businessline 30 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

BJP stages protest against Karnataka government in Belagavi

They alleged that the Chief Minister was making promises during visits to different parts of the State without ensuring the availability of funds for their implementation

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Feud escalates at Tatas as Srinivasan moves Charity Commissioner against SDTT

SDTT is a public charitable trust and its substantial shareholding in Tata Sons cannot result in the Trust itself assuming the functions of a commercial enterprise or participating directly in the conduct of Tata Sons business affairs

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

Indias industrial jobs cross 2 cr mark in 2024-25

India's industrial workforce increased to over 2 crore in 2024-25, driven largely by the manufacturing sector. The registered manufacturing sector saw broad-based growth, with a notable rise in employment and wages. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana led in manufacturing employment during this period. Gross value added in manufacturing rose significantly, indicating continued expansion in industrial value addition.

The Economic Times 30 Sep 2026 8:04 pm

Delhi HC declines PIL to erect memorial for INA martyrs at Red Fort

Court says decision to establish memorial falls within governments domain; petitioner given liberty to makerepresentationto Centre

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:52 pm

BJP attacks INDIA bloc over SIR row; alleges alliance is fragmented

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the INDIA bloc fell apart even before its meeting on the Special Intensive Revision issue, citing the absence of Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:52 pm

Andhra Pradesh aims to double cargo handling capacity of four Other Than Major Ports

The State government intends to make four OTMPs at Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta, Machilipatnam and Kakinada operational by the end of 2027

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:51 pm

Watch: Putin says Russian economy is stable, in address to newly-elected parliament

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russias economy was stable and the country did not need handouts from anyone. Speaking at the first session of the newly elected State Duma, Putin criticised countries that he said were forced to seek financial assistance.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:49 pm

Released on bail, Congress candidate steps up campaign for Nandigram bypoll

Milan Pradhan says the police pressured him to withdraw his candidacy after they picked him up from a hotel on September 18.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

Man held for cyber bullying of women

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Delhi High Court refuses bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) rejected the fresh bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in connection with the larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 North-East Delhi communal violence.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

WRD prepares fresh estimates for barrage across Cauvery between Marudhur and Umayalpuram

Farmers organisation urges government to execute the project, estimated to require an investment of 1,023.75 crore, at the earliest

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:45 pm

Kerala HC seeks report from State on socio-economic survey of other backward classes

Court had in 2019 directed the Union and State governments to finalise the socio-economic study report and hand it over to the Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

VarthurSarjapur road in Bengaluru: 9-km stretch of potholes, dust and open drains

For a commuter driving the nine-km stretch of State Highway-35 between Varthur Kodi and Sarjapur-Ambalipura Road, the journey is an exercise in navigating one hurdle after another.

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

Kerala Sahitya Akademi sets out to open its doors, tightens awards process

New leadership promises an inclusive cultural space, financial revamp and a Statewide festival bringing literature, music, theatre and dance under one umbrella

The Hindu 30 Sep 2026 7:22 pm