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Google to report child abuse content directly to Indian authorities
Published: September 22, 2026 02:21
The decision comes after two Indian government sources told Reuters they had in recent weeks pressed tech companies like Google and Microsoft to report child abuse content concerning India directly
Aadhaar card not valid document to determine age: Supreme Court
Published: September 22, 2026 02:13
A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan said the age of the deceased person had to be determined from the date of birth mentioned in the school leaving certificate.
'Historic occasion': Jaishankar describes first V4+India Foreign Ministers meeting
Published: September 22, 2026 02:07
The Visegrad Group (V4) is a cultural and political alliance of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia that aims at advancing co-operation in military, economic, cultural and energy affairs
Burglars steal service pistol, 30 live cartridges, jewellery and cash from Nanded head constable’s home
Published: September 21, 2026 23:15
A case was registered at Nanded Rural Police Station on September 19, 2026, under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Revision of bus fares in Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court grants four more weeks for the government to take final call
Published: September 21, 2026 22:16
The fare was fixed last at the rate of ₹0.58 per km in 2018 when price of diesel was ₹67.50 per litre as against the current price of around ₹100 a litre
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of Jamui incident
Published: September 21, 2026 22:06
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
BJP wins six of seven mayoral polls in Rajasthan; Congress cries foul
Published: September 21, 2026 21:54
The BJP defeated the Congress in Alwar, Udaipur, Pali and Ajmer, while its candidates were elected unopposed in Bharatpur and Bhilwara; the only consolation for Congress came in Bikaner
Academicians write to Governor opposing the inter-university transfer of teachers
Published: September 21, 2026 21:38
Mahayuti Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha is suppressing voice of community members, alleges Jain Monk
Published: September 21, 2026 21:21
‘I spoke to State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar and told him if the issue is not resolved, I will stage protest outside the Godiji Parshvanath Jain temple in Mumbai’s Paydhuni,’ said Muni Nileshchandra
SBSP chief Rajbhar’s claim on U.P. division ignites fresh debate as opposition hit out at NDA
Published: September 21, 2026 20:46
‘Once the caste census is completed, there will be no problem in carrying out the division; we will divide the State after the caste census; this is what the Prime Minister of the country said,’ Om Prakash Rajbhar says
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan accuses Punjab government of sheltering drug peddlers
Published: September 21, 2026 20:30
Today, Punjab has got the ‘MOD Model’ — Model of Drug Development; the AAP is running a government of crime, corruption and commission in Punjab, said Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Plea in M.P. High Court seeks closure of Ladli Behna scheme over its financial cost; notice issued to government
Published: September 21, 2026 20:30
₹1,500 is not enough to run a household, and there is no study to show that it is helping women create long-term financial opportunities, said Sudha Dubey
Party-backed councillors detained in Haryana ahead of Rajasthan local body poll, alleges Congress
Published: September 21, 2026 20:20
The councillors were returning from Himachal Pradesh, where the party had moved them in a bid to prevent defections ahead of the election
100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister
Published: September 21, 2026 20:14
Never seen such severe dry spell: Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil; he adds govt. has initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers
J&K House Committee finds ‘irregularities’ in Jal Jeevan Mission, calls for probe
Published: September 21, 2026 19:57
While some progress has been achieved in certain areas as far as implementation of JJM is concerned, yet the overall objective of the Mission has remained unachieved, said NC legislator Hasnain Masoodi
BDCC bank waiting for govt. sanction for recruitment, says MLA
Published: September 21, 2026 19:38
Belagavi students trained by zilla panchayat get into premier institutions
Published: September 21, 2026 19:34
Karnataka to track cancer patients after fake drug bust
Published: September 21, 2026 19:20
In order to make it easy for laboratories, doctors, and pharmaceutical firms to differentiate between fake and original drugs, the department has written to the headquarters of Pfizer to release their reference standards, says Health Minister U.T. Khader
ASR Collector reviews ‘Trishul’ strategy against crime in district
Published: September 21, 2026 19:15
Assembly witnesses blame game on origin of Kasturirangan report
Published: September 21, 2026 19:08
G. Palanithurai appointed Adviser to Minister Anand
Published: September 21, 2026 19:07
It may be time for Thirumavalavan to lead alliance in 2031: VCK general secretary
Published: September 21, 2026 19:04
Assistant professor recruitment candidates demand independent panel for re-evaluating papers
Published: September 21, 2026 18:57
They demand that the panel contain subject matter experts who have experience in assessment and pedagogy to re-evaluate the answer papers, in addition to a statistician
Tamil Nadu explains to Cauvery Authority the rationale behind its demand for clearing backlog of 16 tmc ft
Published: September 21, 2026 18:54
It says the demand is based on the principle of pro-rata share in the flows realised. The Cauvery tribunal and the SC had referred to the concept of pro-rata for adoption in times of distress
Collector inspects dengue prevention measures in Cuddalore
Published: September 21, 2026 18:27
Residents were advised to remove unwanted objects in which rainwater could collect, prevent water stagnation in household articles, and clean overhead water tanks at least once a week
SIT files chargesheet in Sai Krishna’s alleged custodial death case
Published: September 21, 2026 18:27
NTR Collector launches ‘Operation Trishul’ to combat drug usage, crimes against women and road accidents
Published: September 21, 2026 18:22
Launching the programme, G. Lakshmisha says officials of the Medical and Health, Police, Women Development and Child Welfare and other departments will take measures to check crimes under Operation Trishul
Visakhapatnam tops YouthPOWER rankings in A.P. handbook
Published: September 21, 2026 18:19
DBRC held livelihood support programme for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
Published: September 21, 2026 17:59
Cultural performances mark Mahakavi Gurajada’s 164th birth anniversary in Vijayawada
Published: September 21, 2026 17:53
Good drivers may benefit from lower insurance premiums
Published: September 21, 2026 17:52
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier said that the government was planning a negative points system to make drivers more accountable and improve road safety across the country.
Three Bandlaguda RTO officials suspended after viral video shows cash being counted
Published: September 21, 2026 17:49
Supreme Court issues notice on plea in sinking of MSC Elsa 3
Published: September 21, 2026 17:49
A Bench headed by Justice K.V. Viswanathan sought a response from Elsa 3 Maritime Inc., the company that owned the vessel
A.P. Health Minister orders action against doctors and staff for remaining absent from duties
Published: September 21, 2026 17:47
Stella Maris, Officers IAS Academy launch civil services coaching programme
Published: September 21, 2026 17:45
Anitha warns of action against YSRCP activists who tried to attack Physical Education Teachers
Published: September 21, 2026 17:42
With shortage in hydel and wind energy, KPCL to ramp up thermal power from January
Published: September 21, 2026 17:36
Recently, KPCL managing director Rajendra Cholan met officials from the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi to discuss the coal requirement to ramp up thermal power.
Tamil Nadu government hospitals running short of critical medicines for pre-term babies
Published: September 21, 2026 17:36
Surfactant medicines are essential to inflate the lungs of pre-term babies in need of the therapy. Inquiries with a number of hospitals and doctors reveal that a number of centres have been facing short supply of surfactant drugs
State owes sanctioned subsidies, incentives worth ₹2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units: KASSIA
Published: September 21, 2026 17:31
Timely resolution of MSME concerns will strengthen investor confidence and improve the ease of doing business in the State, says trade body president, Ninganna Biradar
ED files chargesheet against EaseMyTrip promoter Nishant Pitti in Mahadev betting app case
Published: September 21, 2026 17:29
Pitti, on behalf of the promoters of NzVs Easy Trip Planners Ltd., entered into a pre-arranged stock price manipulation deal with Amardeep Sharma to artificially inflate the share price and market capitalisation of IWs Easy Trip Planners Ltd., the…
Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu government to consider alternative site rather than evicting SASTRA varsity
Published: September 21, 2026 17:25
If someone was running a resort or a commercial complex or having a shopping mall there or having immoral or illegal activity there, we would have thrown them out, said the CJI
KPSC comes up with reforms to ensure transparency in future exams
Published: September 21, 2026 17:25
Key reforms to be implemented include changing format of OMR sheets, uploading answer sheets to the website for public access and so on
T.N. Energy Resources Minister launches State solar subsidy scheme
Published: September 21, 2026 17:15
Consumers who have applied from August 5 would be eligible to receive the combined Central and State government subsidy of ₹35,000 for 1 kilo watt (kW), ₹70,000 for 2kW, and ₹1,00,000 for 3 kW
KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam: CID probe reveals money trail, question-paper leak network
Published: September 21, 2026 17:02
Youth power will build a new India: BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Published: September 21, 2026 17:01
The ultimate goal of the young generation should not be limited to their own or their family’s development, but should be nation building, says the BJP chief at a ‘Yuva Samvad’ in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut town
J&K government invokes Article 311 provisions for the first time, to fire teacher accused of raping student
Published: September 21, 2026 16:57
Teacher faces POCSO, BNS charges of raping 14-year-old who subsequently died; Article 311 provisions have been repeatedly invoked by the J&K L-G to fire State employees without enquiry, but this is the first use by the State’s elected government
Mamata faction of Trinamool unveils new symbol of football player
Published: September 21, 2026 16:56
The new symbol is a footballer in the middle of a logo and around it, the party’s new name ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ is written in white letters on a blue background
Revanth directs officials to expedite Warangal super-speciality hospital works
Published: September 21, 2026 16:52
Odisha puts 11 districts on high alert as low-pressure system likely to intensify
Published: September 21, 2026 16:51
The India Meteorological Department predicts the system would move west-northwestwards and is likely to arrive near the north Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts early on September 23
Revanth says Hyderabad ahead of schedule in GCC expansion
Published: September 21, 2026 16:37
Supreme Court orders fresh probe into 2012 rape-murder near Dharmasthala in Karnataka
Published: September 21, 2026 16:34
Society would be failing in its duty if it does not provide justice to the victim of such a heinous crime by conducting a proper investigation and bringing the real culprits to book, says top court Bench; it adds that the probe should be completed within…
Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof
Published: September 21, 2026 16:30
The direction came in the light of incidents where the age in the Aadhaar card and birth certificate were mismatched, resulting in child marriage.
New high-speed corridors to get boundary wall to prevent cattle menace
Published: September 21, 2026 16:26
The NHAI guidelines will apply to all upcoming four to six-lane greenfield and brownfield high-speed, access-controlled national highways
DJ vehicle seized, operator booked in Adilabad district
Published: September 21, 2026 16:23
GST rate cuts have been offset by ‘galloping’ inflation: Congress
Published: September 21, 2026 16:20
The prices of several consumer goods had returned to nearly their pre-GST cut levels without any significant increase in consumption, the Congress spokesman claimed
Toddy shop owner, staff booked for allegedly serving minors
Published: September 21, 2026 16:19
Several injured in dog attack in Keralam’s Thiruvananthapuram
Published: September 21, 2026 16:19
According to reports, 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries in the incident at Poonthura
Opposition candidates raise allegations of intimidation during bypoll campaigning in West Bengal
Published: September 21, 2026 16:18
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan seeks bail as his wife claims the arrest was based on fake cases; AJUP’s Humayun Kabir alleges harassment of his supporters while adding that he will ‘see’ things on polling day
Jagan seeks CBI probe into Mega DSC ‘irregularities’, Lokesh’s resignation
Published: September 21, 2026 16:16
36 Ganesh Utsav Samithi members detained after protest at Tank Bund
Published: September 21, 2026 16:12
Nilambur flash flood: five bodies recovered; search on for missing woman
Published: September 21, 2026 16:09
Three bodies were recovered on the night of September 20 and two more the next morning as rescue teams resumed the search
Five belonging to inter-State gang held in Kannur
Published: September 21, 2026 16:07
Two Class 10 students, a girl and a boy, groped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui, sparking a political row
Published: September 21, 2026 16:07
A video of the assault on the teenage pair goes viral on social media; police file suo motu FIR, arrest three; NCW directs support of victims, says viral video must not be shared; this is patriarchy, not culture, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
10,061 seats allotted in first phase of TG-EAPCET Bi.P.C counselling
Published: September 21, 2026 16:04
Police conduct route march in Bhainsa ahead of Ganesh idol immersion
Published: September 21, 2026 16:02
When quiet Kottapuzha turned deadly
Published: September 21, 2026 16:00
More than two dozen people were stranded in the river as residents, forest staff, and volunteers joined the rescue effort
Namibian cheetah dies in M.P.'s Kuno National Park during treatment
Published: September 21, 2026 16:00
Ten-year-old Gaurav was rescued from the wild on September 12 after he was observed to be weak and dull.
10-day police custody for Bolarum arms theft accused, questioning from Tuesday
Published: September 21, 2026 15:57
Persistent fever and health complications may determine course of questioning; officials advise medical officer be available during custody
Land cave-in along national highway near Mukkali in Keralam’s Kozhikode sparks concern
Published: September 21, 2026 15:54
The cave-in occurred around noon at a site where excavation was under way for the foundation of a protective wall
Keralam CM Satheesan’s chartered flight: no expense to government, say government sources
Published: September 21, 2026 15:51
Bengaluru: Assistant drug controller suspended in counterfeit drug case
Published: September 21, 2026 15:51
80% of draft ESA in State already conserved as it comes under reserved/protected forests, says Khandre
Published: September 21, 2026 15:50
Two years on, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud bets on Congress momentum
Published: September 21, 2026 15:50
BJP and BRS can’t face Congress in Telangana: PCC chief Mahesh Goud
High Court notices to two BRS MLCs
Published: September 21, 2026 15:47
Odisha’s final electoral roll has 3.16 crore voters; 17.66 lakh names struck off
Published: September 21, 2026 15:44
While the draft roll had 3,13,87,034 names, following disposal of claims, objections and other eligible applications, 2,90,497 were added and 44,777 were deleted — with net addition of 2,45,720 voters to the roll
Narayana Guru’s vision forms the core of Keralam’s social reformation: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Published: September 21, 2026 15:43
The Keralam CM says that the entire credit for the State’s secular ideals goes to Sree Narayana Guru
KTR’s cousin and Congress leader raises questions over properties
Published: September 21, 2026 15:43
Rajasthan woman’s kidnap bid was part of plot to remarry her in Hyderabad: Police
Published: September 21, 2026 15:43
The woman, identified as Pooja, a native of Rajasthan, had fallen in love with Omprakash, who belonged to a different sub-caste. Her family had opposed their relationship and refused to accept their marriage.
Child rights panel orders detailed probe into drowning of boy in Kochi flat’s swimming pool
Published: September 21, 2026 15:43
The Commission issued the instruction after visiting the pool and its premises on September 21.
Ancient Vijayanagara inscription discovered at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh
Published: September 21, 2026 15:43
businessline’s 8th Changemaker Awards ready for kick-off
Published: September 21, 2026 15:41
Honouring heroes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give away the awards at an event in New Delhi September 22
KIADB slammed for extending undue benefit to private firm
Published: September 21, 2026 15:38
Indiramma House allotment to be cancelled if work did not begin; affordable flats’ construction in Hyderabad by Bonalu
Published: September 21, 2026 15:33
IMD issues orange, red alerts for A.P. as low-pressure area may bring heavy rain in next three days
Published: September 21, 2026 15:32
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Eluru districts
Minister wants swift disbursal of LA pay-out lying at district-level
Published: September 21, 2026 15:32
Uttam Kumar Reddy says delay in compensation payment would affect progress of ongoing project works
Nearly 40% of India’s coal power plants running critically low on fuel, data show
Published: September 21, 2026 15:32
The number of power plants with critically low coal stocks of less than 25% of the required inventory or only able to generate power for less than three days rose sharply to 74 as of September 19 from about 60 plants last week, data from the Central…
Researchers at RGCB in Keralam develop nanopore sensors for early detection of Parkinson’s disease
Published: September 21, 2026 15:32
RGCB team designs ‘self-assembling dual-diameter’ nanopore sensors that are capable of detecting biomarkers linked to neurodegenerative diseases with high sensitivity
BJP Council member’s views spark debate
Published: September 21, 2026 15:26
GCC detects, eliminates mosquito breeding sources in 4,192 houses during field inspections
Published: September 21, 2026 15:26
Officials and field staff have been undertaking intensive door-to-door fever surveillance and dengue prevention activities across the city
Traffic curbs, diversions announced across Cyberabad for Ganesh immersion
Published: September 21, 2026 15:25
No blanket ban imposed on rooster fights in Tamil Nadu, DGP’s office tells Madras High Court
Published: September 21, 2026 15:23
It clarifies that the intention of a 2025 circular was only to prevent gambling and also cruelty to the birds by tying knives/blades around their necks or stitching their eyes
14-year-old girl gets new lease of life as SPCHC performs 27th heart transplant
Published: September 21, 2026 15:22
Donor heart transported by road from Guntur to Tirupati in four hours after 38-year-old man was declared brain-dead following a road accident
Sudden downpour in Tirupati brings respite from heat
Published: September 21, 2026 15:20
Climate science literacy exhibition held at Mysore Palace
Published: September 21, 2026 15:18
Collective holds protest against plan to relocate zoo in Keralam
Published: September 21, 2026 15:17
It alleges an agenda to hand over the Thiruvananthapuram zoo’s location to corporates, warns of strong agitation if the State government takes further steps in this regard
Kanpur tourist killed, 17 injured in accident on Srisailam Ghat road
Published: September 21, 2026 15:16
Ganesh idol immersion leaves Tirupati’s Vinayaka Sagar polluted
Published: September 21, 2026 15:10
Several half-immersed idols were seen floating amid discarded garlands, wooden frames, and other decorative materials; officials urged the pandal organisers and public to opt for eco-friendly idols from next year
Second accused arrested in minor boy’s kidnap-murder case
Published: September 21, 2026 15:09
The accused, Elukondalvada, who worked as a private school bus cleaner, was allegedly involved in the kidnap and subsequent murder of class 6 student Prajwal.
Migrant worker couple found dead in pond
Published: September 21, 2026 14:56
Police suspect that one of them accidentally fell into the pond, and the other drowned while attempting a rescue
Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to attend ‘Palle Panduga’ programme in Nellore on Sept. 24
Published: September 21, 2026 14:55
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