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Delhi High Court issues contempt notice to two men for releasing dogs on local commissioner

Justice Amit Bansal asked the two men to file affidavits in four weeks explaining why action should not be initiated against them for violating and wilfully disobeying judicial orders, and ordered them to be physically present in court on November 19

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 4:42 am

Bihar BJP MLA criticises own government for distributing10,000 crore to JEEVIKA didis

He further argued that how the development will take place if there is a burden of debt, and challenges will arise in mobilising resources for schemes in the future also.

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 4:22 am

CM Fadnavisand DCM Shinde visit drought-prone regions in Maharashtra

The tour of CM and DCM comes after Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a subcommittee to handle the drought issue under the chairmanship of Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 4:12 am

Bihar Cabinet gives nod for setting up two universities

Mata Sita Womens University will be set up at Patna & Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar University at Begusarai; a total of 24 decisions were taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 2:36 am

Prepared for another fight, says Hooda, seeks support from voters in his Assembly constituency

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition makes it clear that he is not ready to hang up his political boots

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 1:41 am

Trading smart: On the India-New Zealand FTA

The India-NZ FTA shows how smaller deals can complement big-bang trade pacts

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 1:22 am

Elephant calf swept away in Teesta rescued by fishermen, reunited with mother

The calf was crossing the river near the barrage when the strong currents swept it away from the herd. Its rescue was captured on camera

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 1:21 am

Limits of the casting vote at Tata Sons

A mutual settlement is preferred to a lengthy litigation, which could spiral into uncertainty about the groups leadership

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 1:17 am

L-G directs MCD, DDA to undertake safety audits of public parks

Move comes after gang rape of 17-year-old girlat Astha Kunj Park; orders issued to step up vigilance, identify dark spots, install CCTV cameras: DDA

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 1:15 am

Madras High Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Halt to Tamil Nadu By-elections

The Madras High Court is set to decide on a petition to stop by-elections in Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies. Madras High Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Halt to Tamil Nadu By-elections

Daily Kiran 24 Sep 2026 12:23 am

Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russias revenues and impede its war efforts

When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time; and that is exactly why we insist on limiting trade with the aggressor, and why we are burning Russia's revenues ourselves, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 12:22 am

Supreme Court stays High Court order to recover 5 lakh from Noida DM in NSA detention case

Appearing for Medha Roopam, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi submitted that such decisions went through a multi-tiered process and his client cannot be singled out for penalty

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:52 pm

Sunil Bansal Appointed BJP State Incharge

Former minister and Mahbubnagar MP D.K. Aruna has been appointed co-incharge for Tamil Nadu.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 11:39 pm

CPCL looking to be a part of the renewable energy growth journey: H. Shankar

CBG (compressed bio-gas) is fuel that can be a good form of energy we can invest in. With SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), we can be a part of sustainability in aviation fuel, the Managing Director of the Navratna company says

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

Several banks offer rebate on interest rates for green buildings, says expert

Panellists at sustainability summit call for State government incentivising green buildings

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:15 pm

BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 11:15 pm

BJP leader asks Karnataka to learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting interests of farmers

Accusing the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to protect the interests of the State with respect to the Cauvery, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad remarked that the State should learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting its share of water as well as its farmers during distress

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:15 pm

Hoax bomb threat at new bus terminus in Vellore town

The new terminus facilitates the operation of more than 500 buses

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

Vijayendra seeks 5 lakh farm loan waiver for drought-hit farmers in Karnataka

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra demanded a waiver of crop loans of up to 5 lakh for farmers affected by the severe drought in Karnataka

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Three held for death of senior citizen in Tirupattur

Three persons were arrested and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

Work on road overbridge on Krishnagiri Ranipet main road in Vellore town nears completion

The ROB will replace the existing manned railway level crossing (LC 128) on Krishnagiri - Ranipet Main Road

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

The Hindu Sustainability Summit: Treat waste water as an economic resource

Oil majors seek to replace fresh water intake with treated water; dismissing the myth that desalination is expensive, expert calls for leveraging Chennais coastline; IIT-M prof says technology can help monitor groundwater situation

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:02 pm

DMK Leader Stalin Demands Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Over Voter List Allegations

MK Stalin calls for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing irregularities in voter list management in Tamil Nadu. DMK Leader Stalin Demands Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Over Voter List Allegations

Daily Kiran 23 Sep 2026 10:58 pm

Extend fresh loans to farmers, Anbumani tells govt

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 10:51 pm

SIT chargesheet in Ram Temple donation theft case names eight accused

As soon as local advocates at the District Court learnt about the chargesheet being filed they launched a protest by halting work and going on strike

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:45 pm

Rahul Gandhi to meet students on Oct 10 in Chennai

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 10:43 pm

TV actor arrested for extortion

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:33 pm

Residents complain about irregular water supply

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:27 pm

EPS slams Vijay govt over dengue outbreak response

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Pakistan shoots down eight drones launched from Afghanistan amid fresh border clashes

Some of the drones were described as rudimentary models, with those detected near Kohat neutralised through a soft-kill operation

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

MoD inks 811 crore contract for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for IAF

According to the Ministry of Defence, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh was present when the contract was signed in New Delhi under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:14 pm

Traffic police withdraw new OMR U-turn as trial triggers 2-to-3-hour traffic delays

The traffic congestion eased in the afternoon as the traffic police withdrew the changes and allowed the movement of vehicle like earlier

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:13 pm

Mindset shift needed to drive sustainable CSR, say speakers at The Hindu Sustainability Summit

Stress measurable outcomes, ESG data and collaboration to move beyond compliance-driven CSR

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:09 pm

Watch: ECI dissent over SIR: What two Election Commissioners objections reveal | Above The Fold | Sept 23, 2026

ECI dissent sparks opposition uproar, Trump meets Xi in Washington, and Jaishankar pushes Indias UNSC bid. More about all this in todays above the fold episode.

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:48 pm

Indian national killed in attack on MV Cape Dao, says Embassy in Oman

It is not yet clear who attacked the vessel while it was transiting towards India

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Railway Board sanction clears key hurdle for Bengaluru Metro Pink Line elevated section

The Pink Line, also known as the Kalena AgraharaNagawara corridor, spans 21.3 km, comprising around 7.5 km of elevated track and 13.8 km underground.

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Keralam government forms SIT to probe graft charges against Pinarayi and others in CMRL-Exalogic payoff case

The probe will be supervised by Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch, H. Venkatesh, with Superintendent of Police P. Vikraman leading the investigation

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal after internal differences over SIR

The Election Commission is facing a political row after a report claimed two Election Commissioners repeatedly raised objections over key decisions linked to the SIR process. Opposition leaders targeted CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while the Election Commission said internal observations are part of routine deliberations and that final decisions, including on SIR, were unanimous.

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

TTD facilitates darshan for 5.76 lakh devotees, nets 28.94 crore hundi income during Brahmotsavams

Chairman B.R. Naidu attributes the smooth conduct of the nine-day festivities to coordinated efforts of all departments concerned, says 33 lakh laddus have been sold and 21.84 lakh annaprasadam servings distributed during the period

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Multi-disciplinary panel recommended to probe groundwater contamination by waste dumped in quarries

A detailed report by District Environmental Engineer, submitted after an inspection in July, confirmed widespread groundwater contamination caused by industrial waste in Mudhalipalayam and Nallur villages

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

Principal Secretary to PM cautions banks against lending euphoria, urges focus on project viability

improving manufacturing performance and skilling the workforce would remain critical to sustaining economic growth.

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:12 pm

Woman arrested for murder in Coimbatore

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:11 pm

Academic qualifications of Nandigram BJP candidate predate her birth; Congress moves court

The Opposition party has also sought bail for its Nandigram candidate, Milan Pradhan, terming his arrest selective targeting

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Anto Augustine moves anticipatory bail pleas

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

Thackeray Demands Paper Ballot Re-Polls In Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for re-polling in Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu using paper ballots.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

Police conduct searches at five places linked to Gem Granites chairman Veeramani

The police have also issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Prakash, son of SRMU general secretary Kannaiah, as part of the probe into financial transactions allegedly carried out by Veeramani and his associates

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:55 pm

JD(U) plans to contest next years Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

The ruling NDA coalition partner in Bihar to hold workers meeting in Varanasi on October 25; may field candidates in Purvanchal region

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:55 pm

Elephant, calf found dead near Coimbatore

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 8:55 pm

Kadapa police arrest nine in major red sanders smuggling bust

Seize 87 logs weighing 1.810 metric tonnes and five four-wheel drive vehicles used for smuggling the logs from the accused

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:54 pm

Bengaluru: Man murdered inside J.P. Nagar shop

On September 22, between 7.20 p.m. and 7.45 p.m., when Raju was alone at the shop on the first floor, Hari allegedly went and started arguing with him. He allegedly assaulted Raju, leaving him critically injured.

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

APSRTC outsourced workers allege salary delays, seek PF-ESI transparency

Union leaders say nearly 8,600 workers are facing financial difficulties and demand timely wages, PF-ESI deposits and a statewide online monitoring system

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:47 pm