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Premier League: Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Liverpool marks Iraolas winning return

United head into a three-week international break just two points outside the relegation zone as they failed to ease the pressure on manager Michael Carrick in a 1-1 draw

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 2:57 am

Iran shuts language centre linked to French embassy

Based on the Tehran prosecutor's office, the illegal centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, which has operated for years under the guise of language instruction, was closed, the judiciary's Mizan news website said

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 2:01 am

Campaign to reduce the intake of salt

Cutting down salt is a simple change that can make a major difference to cardiovascular health less salt today can mean lower blood pressure, fewer heart attacks, and fewer strokes tomorrow

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu decline for third consecutive year as per government data

The State recorded 17,049 cases and nine deaths in 2026 up to September 19

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:20 am

AAI plans slew of changes at airport for improved passenger experience

Officials say they have identified issues faced by passengers and made a detailed plan to enhance various facilities.They will improve signage, create workstations, and upgrade furniture. Move follows T.N.s letter to Centre seeking to change airport operator

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:17 am

Experts discuss specific diagnosis and brain modulation in Alzheimers care

Experts discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and the potential of non-invasive brain stimulation in dementia care

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:13 am

Village knowledge centre inaugurated in Villupuram district

Officials said the Village Knowledge Centre would play a crucial role in enhancing access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities for the local community

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:13 am

North Chennai residents demand civic infrastructure, pollution control in Manali

United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has recently accepted the report of the civil society in north Chennai as part of the study byHuman Rights Council Advisory Committee on pollution in the area

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:04 am

Indias real rate moment, the cost of delay

The Reserve Bank of India faces a shrinking real-rate cushion as inflation rises and demand remains strong

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 12:00 am

Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, cap foreign students in classrooms

For us, anyone who comes to Italy and wants to build their future here must learn our language, understand our culture and respect our rules, said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:51 pm

Indias NGOs at a new funding crossroads

Indias non-governmental organisations must navigate shifting foreign and domestic funding sources

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:51 pm

NHAI, Forest Department efforts provide Pichavaram another 25 hectares of mangroves

Sources in the NHAI say the plantation was done for 15 square metres of mangroves that were destroyed in Marakkanam during road widening works

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:45 pm

Serious escalation: On the U.S., Russia Sanctions Act and India

The new U.S. law on Russian oil imports carries more legal weight

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:40 pm

State-level conclave to discuss strategy to address human-wildlife conflict: Minister

Experts from Veterinary University, Kerala Agricultural University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Wildlife Institute of India, and Kerala Forest Research Institute, besides farmers, will participate in the discussions

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:28 pm

Depositors of finance firm to stage protest on September 21

More than 6,000 depositors comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities have lost their funds due to a financial fraud which happened under the management of T. Devanthan Yadav, chairman and Managing Director

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:11 pm

Chennai records 4,600 fever cases so far in September: Corporation

Around 95% of dengue cases were self-limiting and managed at home, while about 5% required hospitalisation, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Work on elevated road corridor from Rajiv Gandhi Square to Indira Gandhi Square in Puducherry to commence shortly

The foundation for the project was laid by Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari in October last year and the entire project cost would be incurred by the Central government

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

Science and technology are indispensable for growth of countries, says VIT Chancellor

The Chancellor highlighted the need to tap into the potential of a large number of young populations for the growth of the country

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:03 pm

Five persons held in Ranipet over murder charges

They were reportedly involved in the killing of a van driver due to previous enmity

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:55 pm

Medical camp organised in Vijayawada

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:51 pm

Chess Olympiad | Polish women make a habit of beating India

Vaishalis loss to Maltsevskaya on the second board proves vital as the defending champion goes down 1.5-2.5; Pragg and Gukeshs wins do it for the titlist in the fifth round of the open section

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:49 pm

New party emerges as a frontrunner as Israel goes to polls amid Netanyahus waning appeal

Yashar leads in opinion polls as its leader Gadi Eisenkots popularity among voters eclipses that of Netanyahu; Eisenkot bats for strategic wars over endless ones and concurs with the PM on matter such as two-state solution and Iran

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:38 pm

From TVK playbook to all-party race: Bypolls go the Instagram way

Candidates Across Parties Set Up Dedicated Teams, Pages and Influencers

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 10:31 pm

Senior Taiwan official makes rare trip to China

China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to take the self-ruled island by force if necessary

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:31 pm

IPS officers Kanthi Rana Tata, Vishal Gunni get postings after revocation of suspension

New SPs appointed for Markapuram, Palnadu and Polavaram districts

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

India needs multi-partisan approach for next level of development, says Manish Tewari

The Chandigarh MP says India needs a movement akin to 1991, when the then PM Narasimha Rao and his Finance Minister Manmohan Singh forged a multi-party consensus on the countrys economic trajectory

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:20 pm

An Indian woman phytochemist without parallel

Asima Chatterjee pioneered research on medicinal plants and plant-derived drugs, while breaking barriers for women in Indian science

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 10:12 pm

Pakistani forces kill 5 militants and free 23 hostages in operation in the southwest

Pakistani security forces have killed five militants in a shootout and freed 23 hostages in the countrys southwest

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:51 pm

Mumbai Coastal Road crash: Three students killed as BMW plunges 75 feet

Three students were killed and another critically injured after a BMW crashed off Mumbais Coastal Road early on September 20. Police said the car was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, hit the outer wall and plunged nearly 75 feet. An investigation into the crash is under way.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:33 pm

Tamil Nadus Special Task Force Takes Action on Over 4,200 Complaints in First 100 Days

In its first 100 days, Tamil Nadus Special Task Force addressed 4,231 complaints, enhancing safety for women and children across the state. Tamil Nadus Special Task Force Takes Action on Over 4,200 Complaints in First 100 Days

Daily Kiran 20 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Health Wrap Episode 51 discusses healthy diets, osteoarthritis research and more

The episode discusses healthy diets and the growing focus on protein, the role of diet and exercise in weight management, new research on osteoarthritis and cartilage regeneration, gaps in corneal donation and transplantation, and dog vaccination for rabies prevention

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Trumps tariff decision can hurt energy security, trade, economy of India: Congress

Trumps unjustified action can hurt Indias energy security, economy, trade, while exposing U.S. hypocrisy, say Congress leaders; slam Modi governments abject capitulation to Washington

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

Two killed, one injured in mudslide in Keralams Kottakkamboor

Kottakkamboor residents Balakrishnan and his sister Chinnu killed in mudslide while working on a garlic farm. Mudslide triggered by heavy rain. Balakrishnans wife, Mariyamma, has been hospitalised with severe injuries

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:12 pm

The Hindu Sustainability Summit to explore pathways to a sustainable future

The meet will examine how responsible leadership, innovation and collaboration can translate sustainability ambitions into measurable impact

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Andhra Pradesh Congress party decides to contest all seats in local body elections

The partys PAC also decides to constitute a three-member committee to finalise possible alliances with the INDIA bloc, like-minded parties and organisations opposed to the BJP and NDA

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

After 10 years on duty, Kerala Police dog Samantha heads home with her handler

Veteran sniffer dog retires from Pathanamthitta district police force after a decade of service, to spend time away from duty with her handler

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

Panathur Railway Underbridge submerged after rain, commuters struggle through hip-deep water

Panathur RUB is a key connecting link between Gunjur, Varthur, and the ORR; several techies and employees of private companies on the ORR use the RUB regularly.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:47 pm

Preparations under way for Kalpathy chariot festival in Keralams Palakkad

The festival will be held from November 7 to 17; the main chariot celebrations will take place from November 14 to 16

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

SIR is an assault on Constitution: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader says in most major States, more women than men have been deleted from electoral rolls during the SIR process

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

FSDA cancels 16 pharmacy licences, suspends 8, including Pfizer depot

The action follows the departments investigation into a large-scale unlicenced drug repacking and relabelling racket uncovered at a farmhouse in Bengaluru South districts Bidadi on August 18.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:44 pm

Greater Bengaluru Authority faces backlash over software charge on property owners

The five city corporations under the GBA have started collecting the 200 charge from property owners along with the annual property tax.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:44 pm

Keralam to argue for restricting ESA to 98 villages and 8,590.69 sq km

Keralam will demand special treatment and categorisation for the State and will seek restricting the ESA to forest and the leased forest plantations

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:41 pm

Evening rain brings relief to Madurai

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

National Green Tribunal emasculated by Modi government, says Jairam Ramesh

Citing a study, the former Environment Minister says that in the first six months of 2026, NGT did not rule in favour of an environmental or public-interest party in a single appeal heard on merits

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Kerala University will finalise campus politics rules only after consultations: Higher Education Minister

Minister Roji M. John says anydecision on student politics will require Syndicate approval; university sources indicate that the backlash could prompt a revision of the proposed regulations

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:19 pm

Coimbatore Corporation to hold weekly dengue awareness drives across 6,959 streets

City Health Officer says the campaign is fully community-driven and aims at making dengue prevention a collective effort

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

Varuna Yagam performed seeking copious rains in State

It is as part of the nine-day mahayagam currently under way on Siddhartha educational groups Puttur campus in Tirupati district

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Activists accuse Mumbai Police of pressuring people, raiding venues to stop Umar Khalid film screening

Activists Shrishti Khanna alleged Mumbai police personnel are showing up in civilian clothes to intimidate venues to cancel the documentary screening in solidarity with Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:15 pm

LSGD set to launch five-year campaign to tackle waste crisis

Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji says the campaign will bring together various government departments and agencies to address the States growing waste management challenges

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

TDP defends Narayana amid YSRCP claims of waste management allegations

Inspecting the Donthali dumping yard, TDP State spokesperson warns YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy to be mindful of his words, claims the allegations are only aimed at safeguarding his position in the party

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Dalits need adequate representation in politics and administration, says Parameshwara

We often speak about the need to encourage communities to strive towards all-round progress, but why did it take so many years for a person from this community to become Deputy Chief Minister?

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

AIDSO opposes 50% hike in PU examination fees

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Karnataka CM vows to resolve farmers land grant issues, lead all-party delegation to Delhi

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a public meeting on the Kasturirangan report in Sakleshpur on Sunday

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

SIR: Against 80.62 lakh shifted, absent names, only 6.66 lakh Form-6 applications

When The Hindu spoke to several voters who had been marked as absent or shifted, many said they did not know about the deadline, September 23, or how to fill the form.

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Rampur Hounds join India-U.S. troops for specialised drills at Yudh Abhyas

According to Indian Army, four Army CaninesRampur Hounds Victor and Rowdy, Belgian Malinois Zac and Labrador Retriever Rice are participating in the exercise

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:49 pm

NHAI implements road safety measures at black spot near Ambur after school bus accident

The action comes after four students of a private school and the driver of the school bus in which they were travelling were injured when a container lorry rammed their vehicle at the junction

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

The chair of Russias Central Election Commission said the attacks appeared to have been carried out by highly professional, well-coordinated groups using artificial intelligence tools

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Concern over digital master boards at junctions creating blind spots, obstructing pedestrians

Traffic police, residents groups and NGOs flag blind spots and obstruction of pedestrian movement; Corporation says steps will be taken to remove or relocate them

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

Israeli settler killed in West Bank, suspect arrested

The army said a soldier had earlier shot and wounded the suspected assailant at the scene of the incident near Ramallah in the central West Bank

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:38 pm