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Watch: Keralam power crisis: CM V.D. Satheesan announces emergency measures

Keralam is grappling with an unprecedented power crisis as weak monsoons and depleted reservoirs force emergency electricity imports. Following a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced urgent measures, including inter-state power procurement and a revised energy policy, as unannounced outages and soaring evening demand leave households and businesses vulnerable.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:53 pm

AP Police misused FBI identity in takedown request to X, alleges Jagan

Why was the identity of a foreign investigative agency used in the communication, questions the YSRCP president, alleging that it is reflective of Red Book governance

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:51 pm

No political interference in pass allocation, says Minister R. Nirmalkumar

We have capped upper-tier access at 9,000 people. Of these, 2,000 passes are being allocated to the general public through a lucky draw, while up to 3,000 passes have been distributed to donors, says Minister

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:51 pm

Lokesh inaugurates two government schools renovated under P4 model in Nellore

RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding; inaugurating the schools, the Education Minister interacts with the students and inquires about the quality of the midday meal

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Centre tells Delhi HC same-sex partners can be nominated for medical decisions

Centre and NMC say competent adults can nominate same-sex partners for medical decisions in case of incapacity, subject to law and safeguards

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Jail jammer issue: Advocates to stage protest during Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru

Advocates associated with the Mangaluru Bar Association will stage a protest in front of the Praja Soudha at Padil during the Cabinet meeting on Friday, demanding that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar direct the Mangaluru district prison authorities to remove the phone jammer at the jail.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:44 pm

Mastercard and Google Pay Collaborate to Soon Bring Device Biometric Card Payment Experiences on Google Pay

Previewed at the Global Fintech Fest, the feature will allow users to authenticate card payments with a fingerprint or face scan on Google Pay, enabling faster, seamless checkouts.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:23 pm

CM announces action plan to resolve pending land issues

The action plan deals with applications pertaining to surplus ULC lands to those seeking NALA conversions

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki to discuss ESA

Main aim of the special grama sabhas is to ensure that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change exclude farmlands and human habitations from the ESA

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:21 pm

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board bats for carpooling to curb vehicular emissions in Bengaluru

The KSPCB said that their Source Apportionment Study conducted for Bengaluru under the National Clean Air Programme found that vehicular emissions contributed nearly 40% of the overall Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 load, making them the single largest contributor to PM2.5 pollution.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:21 pm

Climate change increases dengue risk in Keralam; cases may rise by 20% by 2040, says study

Study identifies rainfall, humidity and El Nio-Southern Oscillation as the key drivers of dengue transmission. Changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature and relative humidity during the active and break phases of monsoon can influence localised mosquito breeding and dengue risk

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:21 pm

DDMA conducts tsunami mock drill at Veliyankode coast

The drill tested preparedness and coordination to handle disasters like tsunami. It practised moving people to safe areas, rescue, emergency treatment, and post-disaster steps after a tsunami warning

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

85% of fuel dispensing nozzles checked across petrol stations in Karnataka found to be defective

805 petrol stations in Karnataka were checked and these were deliberately chosen since the recalibration exercise of fuel dispensing nozzles at these stations had been done less than a year ago

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Cleaning drive at MLIRC in Belagavi

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Plea in Supreme Court against imposition of MDR on UPI payments of above 2,000

The petitioner has contended that UPI transactions of up to 2,000 and all person-to-person transfers will remain free, while small merchants receiving up to 1 lakh per month through UPI QR codes are exempted

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:12 pm

Pro-Left staff unions in Health dept. in Kozhikode seek steps to fill vacancies

Union leaders say key posts in the district vector control unit have remained vacant since May after retirement of incumbent staff

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:08 pm

CM Revanth Reddy invites Singapore companies to invest in Telangana

Singapore companies ready to setup Semiconductor industry in Telangana

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:08 pm

Areas under Royapuram and Teynampet zones may experience sewage issues on September 18 and 19

Residents may contact the Metrowater engineers at 8144930905 and 8144930909 to register complaints

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:04 pm

Health authorities warn people with head injuries to avoid public waterbodies

The warning comes after a joint study by the Health department and the Indian Council of Medical Research found that they faced high risk of amoebic encephalitis

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:03 pm

Dont trust verbal promises of Centre: Omar Abdullah tells Ladakh leaders

J&K Chief Minister urges Ladakh leaders to seek written assurance from Centre on Statehood and special status

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:01 pm

Govt. augmenting power supply infra in villages at a cost of 10,000 crore, says Energy Minister Ravi Kumar

Priority is also being accorded to recruitment, employee welfare, training, and promotion of renewable energy, he asserts

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:59 pm

Guyanese passenger found unconscious at Bengaluru airport hotel, declared dead at hospital

The deceased was identified as Racquel Olivia Chandni Seecharran, a Guyanese national. She was scheduled to travel to Mangaluru by an IndiGo flight at 2.35 p.m. on Wednesday

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:58 pm

How Cities in Fiction helps readers locate real world places

Ever wondered if the places you read about actually existed? Cities in Fiction, an online literary archive, brings you closer to the real thing

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and seized over 3,000 Ganesha idols made of PoP.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:44 pm

Uttam Kumar at 100: Why Bengal still remembers the superstar

A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar still remains one of the most celebrated Bengali film actors. Film scholar and filmmaker Madhuja Mukherjee and The Hindus Shrabana Chatterjee discuss the actor behind the star, his iconic screen persona, his performances, and why he still appeals to audiences across generations

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:41 pm

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast

In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Ramachandra, exploring its implications for this vital ecosystem.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:31 pm

Bengalurus Goethe Institut hosts six German artists as part of residency program

We look at what six artists-in-residence from Germany hope to create during their time in Bengaluru

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:27 pm

Why doesnt Sabyasachis New York comeback look Indian enough?

Twenty years after his overlooked New York Fashion Week debut, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to the city with denim, a Met collaboration and a wardrobe that stopped explaining itself

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:22 pm

Hair caught in generator, 11-year-old girl dies at Ganesh procession in Chittoor

Prasanna Sri was sitting beside the generator set that lit the procession at Damarapakam village, Nagari police say; she died on the way to hospital in Tirupati

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:21 pm

Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm

Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bills but a very small proportion of the overall export value

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm

11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

The accumulation of vehicles has not only created a shortage of space at police stations but has also resulted in vehicles spilling onto roads and footpaths

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

New eel species described from Arabian Sea, named after CMFRI

New species, named Ariosoma cmfriense, was collected from the waters off Kollam in Keralam at a depth of about 300 m in January 2026

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

RSS affiliate opposes proposed MDR on UPI transactions above 2,000

Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan says UPI transaction fee is most unfortunate, demeaning an achievement of Bhara

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge

The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the most from it

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:52 pm

Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says

Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway station and bus stand

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:48 pm

Inspired play

North-South vulnerable, East deals

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:38 pm

Venice Film Festival 2026: Anuparna Roy and Lovers in the Blue Night turn escape into art

The 2025 Orizzonti Best Director, who has won the 2026 NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film in Venice, is rewriting who gets to be seen in Indian cinema and how

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:38 pm

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari says NDA government giving priority to skill development, jobs for youth

Inaugurating a youth conference in Nandyal, the MP says industries are changing Rayalaseemas face and investments will bring thousands of jobs

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city Corporation

According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation Secretary to submit an action-taken report in its sitting in October 2026

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:20 pm

R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches 2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle

Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put 1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government sanctioned 1 crore

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Tamil Nadu Ex-School Education Minister Charged In Rs 100-Crore Bribery Case

The Central Crime Branch of the Chennai Police, which conducted the searches, charged Anbil Mahesh under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

NDTV 16 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Best non-vegetarian food in Madurai: 8 iconic messes and what to order

Madurai may well have the best non-vegetarian food in Tamil Nadu. Our painstakingly researched trail takes you through favourite messes, from the iconic Chandran Mess to Amsavalli Bhavan and Amma Mess. From legendary ayirai meen kuzhambu, mutton chukka and kari dosa to kola urundai, offal curries and wedding-style biryani, heres what to order

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:54 pm

Body of flash flood victim recovered from river in Keralams Kozhikode

30-year-old woman was swept away while sitting on a rock in the Iruvazhinjippuzha river in Kozhikode district of Keralam on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) evening

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:52 pm

Rare butterfly sighted in Tamil Nadus Villupuram

The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:49 pm

Amid 'Vijay For PM' Row, Congress Leader Snubs TVK, Seniors Firefight

Our alliance is strong, Praveen Chakravarthy said after Tamil Nadu leader Selvaperunthagai's remarks that Congress must ally only with those who accept Rahul as leader

NDTV 16 Sep 2026 4:48 pm

Yuvan Shankar Raja interview: On his first symphonic concert featuring his background scores

Ahead of his upcoming Chennai concert Walking Through the Rainbow, Yuvan Shankar Raja talks about bringing his film scores to the symphony stage, composing background music without words, his father Ilaiyaraajas influence and why sometimes the best way out of a creative block is dessert.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:47 pm

Only Prime Ministers Office can grant sanction to prosecute IAS officers, Centre tells Madras High Court

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh records the submission and grants two months time to obtain sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the 98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case against former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velumani

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:34 pm

Gurugram hit-and-run: Bainsla, cousin sent to 2 days' police remand

Meanwhile, defence counsel Lalit Bindal argued that Mr. Bainsla had already been in police custody for 24 hours, during which time the scene could have been recreated

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

Abhimanyu murder case in Keralam: court reserves order on plea by accused for in-camera trial

Trial scheduled to commence on October 15, 2026. Accused also seek restrictions on entry of media personnel and the public to the court hall during trial as well as on taking their photographs

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:24 pm

Actress Ambika blasts Trisha on appearance with Vijay at Ajith Kumars Silverstone race: If you value the friendship, you should

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actor Vijay was among those who met actor and racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in the UK on Saturday, ahead of Ajiths Michelin Le Mans Cup event. In a few videos that have gone viral, the actor is seen attending the occasion with his Leo and Ghilli co-star Trisha. As always, this appearance caused fans to speculate if the two, who have been linked romantically to each other for many years, despite not issuing a statement, were 'soft launching' the romance.

The Economic Times 16 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Can high prolactin be linked to repeated pregnancy loss or PMOS?

For women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or difficulty conceiving, prolactin testing is a reasonable part of a comprehensive hormonal evaluation. However, results should be interpreted alongside other parameters. The condition, when properly identified and treated, is one of the more manageable contributors to fertility challenges.

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:17 pm

Journalist Satyam Verma's bail plea in Noida workers protest case: What is the principle of parity in bail cases? | Explained

Can an accused seek bail simply because a co-accused has already been granted relief? How do courts assess the individual role and circumstances of each accused? Why is parity not an absolute right?

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 4:13 pm