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Expanded breakfast scheme launched across four southern districts

With the expansion to Classes VI to VIII, 32,734 students in 352 schools in Tirunelveli and 15,528 students in 75 schools in Tenkasi are now covered under the scheme

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:25 pm

Resolution on Kasturirangan report alone will not help, says MLA for Karkala Sunil Kumar

Congress MLA and former Minister H.K. Patil has said successive governments wasted time by failing to conduct a physical survey of the affected villages since 2013

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

CPI(M) dares UDF government in Keralam to investigate Cabinet Ministers named in CMRL ledger

Govindan says the incumbent Home Minister and Industries Minister have acknowledged publicly that they have accepted election funds from CMRL

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

JD(S) alleges corruption racket in Karnataka RTO offices

In a social media post, the JD(S) congratulated the State government sarcastically for allegedly providing government chairs and cabins to retired D grade employees and agents for handling file clearances in RTO offices

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

BJP, Congress workers clash again during Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll campaign

The scuffle broke out when BJP workers allegedly stopped the vehicle of Congress MLA Asif Nazar in Morigaon district

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Lack of functional facilities at govt. hospital in Manapparai causes concern

Patients are referred to the K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College attached to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchi for several tests

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:12 pm

Second-phase development of Koyilandy fishing harbour nearing completion

The project is being executed at a cost of 26.78 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, with the amount shared between the Union and State governments in a 60:40 ratio.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:12 pm

Additional pension restored for elderly pensioners in Andhra Pradesh: AP JAC

Pensioners aged 70 and above to get an additional 10% and those aged 75 and above 15%, following issuance of G.O.Ms.No.126, says AP JAC Amaravati

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:10 pm

Easter Sunday blasts case: Sri Lanka court finds 15 accused guilty; nine others acquitted

14 accused were found guilty on all charges; the men were accused of aiding and abetting the suicide bombers who struck three luxury hotels and three churches on April 21, 2019, killing 279 people

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

On the draw: September 20, 2026

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

Collector reviews monsoon prepardeness

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:52 pm

Take strict action in sexual assault allegations against R. Veeramani, AIDWA urges T.N. government

It demands a detailed inquiry into the initial handling of the case by the police, the alleged delay in the investigation, and the alleged negligence

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

Man gets life term for murder in Salem

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

72nd National Film Awards: Dhanush receives Special Mention for performance in Captain Miller

Apart from a Special Mention for Dhanushs performance, the Tamil film Captain Miller also won the Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values award

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:17 pm

Assam singer Simanta Shekhar quits BJP, film finance body

A few days ago, Simanta Shekhar criticised party MLA Vijay Kumar Gupta for getting his facts on cultural icon Zubeen Garg wrong

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:15 pm

CREDAI Tiruchi to hold property fair

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:14 pm

Plan to build new bridge across the Kudamuritti remains in limbo

Residents living in suburbs along the Tiruchi-Karur highway want the new bridge or the proposed elevated corridor to be built at the earliest; the road surface has developed cracks

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

Bengaluru triple murder: 2,085-page chargesheet filed against techie, live-in partner

Police have stated that further investigation will continue, and a supplementary chargesheet will be filed if additional evidence or findings emerge.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 6:07 pm

Calcutta HC asks WB Govt counsel to let Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate contest properly if he gets bail

Milan Pradhan is in judicial custody in five criminal cases linked to the 2007 Nandigram movement, with the byelection scheduled for October 6

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:53 pm

Supreme Court declines plea against amendments to SC/ST Act

The amendments include an expanded list of atrocities, acceleration of trial process, and enhanced protection to victims and witnesses, the petition says

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:49 pm

The Leader and Larissa please

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:48 pm

TN Ministers Clash On POCSO Case Evidence

Tamil Nadu Minister R Nirmal Kumar has challenged former DMK minister S Regupathy's assertion that video evidence in a POCSO case involving industrialist R Veeramani is shadowy. Kumar accused the DMK of attempting to protect the accused, while Regupathy denied the allegations, defending the previous government's actions and criticising the current administration's handling of public concerns and sensitive case disclosures. The dispute highlights political tensions surrounding a high-profile child protection case.

Rediff 22 Sep 2026 5:39 pm

More than 10,000 could flee Yemen fighting to Djibouti in coming months: UN

The Iran-backed Houthis earlier this month seized control of Yemens Red Sea coastline, in a dramatic offensive that has left hundreds of people on both sides dead, threatened global trade and pushed up energy prices

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:29 pm

Gondhal director Santosh Davakhar: We were confident that our film will stand out

As Gondhal gets selected as Indias official entry to the Oscars 2027, director Santosh Davakhar talks about making the film for the international circuit, working with music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and more

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Election to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats announced

The polling is being held to Karnataka South East Graduates, Karnataka West Graduates, Karnataka North East Teachers and Bangalore Teachers.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Supreme Court says Delhi SIR notices seem machine-generated and mechanically issued

The court asked the Election Commissions counsel if the people to whom these notices were sent at least know what logical discrepancies they have to prove incorrect; petitioners argue that the term logical discrepancies was not defined by the ECI

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Houthis say Saudi attack on Yemen prison kills 9

Nine prisoners captured during recent events were killed last night when the Saudi enemy targeted a prison in Al-Hazm, in Al-Jawf governorate, said Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:56 pm

Widespread rain likely across Keralam for three days; Yellow alert for seven districts on September 23

According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological department (IMD) on Tuesday, the well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:50 pm

NCW takes suo motu cognizance of Jamui incident

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident in Jamui district of Bihar involving alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping and harassment of a teenage girl and her male companion, NCW said

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:49 pm

SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC reserves order on sanction to prosecute accused

Justice A. Badharudeen noted that there was a legal issue to be considered regarding prosecution sanction after recording State governments stand that sanction was not required to prosecute the accused in the matter

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

YNOS secures 2.12-crore investment from Gyan Circle Ventures

YNOS, which was incubated at IIT Madras, is a technology platform offering information and fundraising analytics for Indias startup ecosystem

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Enveloping patients with safety standards

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Cooum restoration, development plans

He reviewed the progress of work on preparing the DPR for the Cooum river restoration project

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:17 pm

Nilambur flash flood: body of missing woman found

Sajita, a resident of T.K. Colony, Amarambalam, was swept away by a sudden rise in the water level while washing clothes on Sunday evening

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:14 pm

Vettivittakadu tribal hamlets long wait for basic amenities draws Keralam governments intervention

Emergency treatment provided to ailing resident; steps under way to improve footpath and sanitation facilities, says Minister K.A. Thulasi

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:02 pm

Watch: CM Vijay wins praise as he serves Pongal and eats breakfast with students

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes VI to VIII students. At a Chennai school, he served sweet Pongal, sat on the floor with children for breakfast and interacted with students

Mid Day 22 Sep 2026 4:01 pm

Karnataka Lokayukta raids eight officials across State over disproportionate assets

The agency seized documents and details of movable and immovable properties for further investigation.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 4:00 pm

How industrial pollution from SIPCOT contaminated groundwater in 25 villages in Tamil Nadus Perundurai | Explained

Groundwater in 25 villages near SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre in Tamil Nadu is deemed unfit for drinking due to contamination.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:52 pm

Andhra fixes junior doctors stipend hike at 3.5% a year from 2027; APJUDA rejects order

G.O. Ms. No. 141, issued a month after the strike ended, gives interns 10% and postgraduates 5% for 2026; the association says the decision was taken unilaterally and asks the government to reconsider

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:46 pm

Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says

The two North Koreans expressed a preference to seek asylum in Japan rather than South Korea and have communicated their intention not to return home

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:44 pm

Looks plural, acts singular

Is it an individual item or a group? There are unique rules in the English language that give certain words an identity crisis!

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:41 pm

Coca-Cola and Zepto Turn Spain's FIFA World Cup Victory Into a collectible Piece of History

Coca-Cola and Zepto Turn Spain's FIFA World Cup Victory Into a collectible Piece of History

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:38 pm

Chennai hospital introduces low-dose CT imaging for early cancer, heart disease detection

Doctors said the approach substantially reduces radiation exposure while preserving the lung architecture needed for diagnosis

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:37 pm

CM Vijay Shares Breakfast With Students

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay eats breakfast with students after launching the expansion of the states free breakfast scheme.

The Times of India 22 Sep 2026 3:25 pm

Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: Former employee arrested for withholding video from police

Ganeshan, who had worked at Gem Granites for 23 years, had in his possession a video purportedly showing Veeramani engaging in an obscene act with a minor girl

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

A fathers hope cut short as fire incident at RIMS claims newborn daughter in Telanganas Adilabad

Family members, attendants of patients recall the horrific moments and prompt evacuation which prevented further loss of life after fire broke out at the hospital

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:20 pm

Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC

The observations came while deciding a mans appeal challenging his conviction and five-year sentence for assaulting a labourer when he objected to the nuisance created by the convict while he was trying to sleep

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:18 pm

Oscars 2027: Is La Bola Negra the biggest threat to The Odyssey for Best Picture?

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossis La Bola Negra has added the TIFF Peoples Choice Award to its Cannes Best Director prize and Spains official Oscar submission, giving the Netflix film one of the strongest early precursor profiles in the 2027 Best Picture race, even as The Odyssey remains the consensus film to beat

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

BJP legislator strikes a different note in anti-UCC Mizoram

K. Hrahmo, who represents the Palak constituency, says the Uniform Civil Code could offer greater legal protection to Mizo women married to non-tribal men

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed

The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Jagan to meet Governor over alleged attack on YSRCP rallies demanding CBI probe into DSC recruitment

YSRCP president alleges Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Lokesh sent groups to attack party workers, says police booked the victims instead, and demands cases against both leaders

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

Law-making cannot be as per Naxalites idea: Solicitor Generals remarks kick off heated debate in SC

At one point, Mr. Mehta explained that all that he wanted to convey was the law-making process was done by the Parliament. That is the Constitutional way, and that is not what Naxalites want, he said

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:08 pm

SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action

The court sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by renowned Carnatic vocalist and author T.M. Krishna challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:06 pm

Jamui sexual harassment case: Main accused Nandan Yadav arrested after encounter

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male friend in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, Additional Director General of Police (law and order) K.S. Anupam said on September 22, 2026.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Sachin Mittals Fintech Cloud Valued at Rs. 1,500 Crore As Indiabulls Moves to Acquire 70% Stake

Deal follows FY26 revenue of Rs. 133.77 crore and marks a milestone for the founders five-year-old lending infrastructure platform.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:59 pm

Odrr Launches Mobile App for Business Buyers, Replacing Singhal B2B App

Jaipur-based Singhal Infosystems, a wholesale IT supplier since 2017, gives its business customers a dedicated mobile app under the Odrr brand for laptops, printers, networking products and other IT equipment.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

UrbanWrk Nearly Triples Hyderabad Footprint to 1.35 Lakh Sq. Ft.; Opens Second HITEC City Centre

The new 85,000 sq. ft. centre at Meenakshi Tech Park follows full occupancy at UrbanWrks Raheja Mindspace location, strengthening its presence in one of Indias fastest-growing flexible workspace markets.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm