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KTR seeks judge-led probe, cites 67-acre holding
The HinduArchived
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to face an inquiry by a sitting High Court or Supreme Court judge into assets of both families. Speaking at Telangana Bhavan, he said the probe would cover every acre and rupee. He said the Erravelli f
Kalaburagi removes 9-foot Siddaramaiah statue before CM visit
The Indian ExpressArchived
A nine-foot statue of former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah was installed overnight in Kalaburagi. It stood on the route Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was due to take. Kalaburagi City Corporation officials, with police help, removed it by Thursday morning for lack of permi
Palaniswami flags Rs 40,000 crore borrowing on Secretariat plan
The HinduArchived
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami opposed the TVK government's plan for a new Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai. Speaking in Madurai on September 17, 2026, he said the government borrowed Rs 40,000 crore in its first four months. He asked the
Tata Sons board extends Chandrasekaran for 5 years
BBC NewsArchived
Tata Sons said N Chandrasekaran will be reappointed chairman for a further five years after he agreed to reconsider stepping down. Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts which owns 66 percent of Tata Sons, called the reappointment illegal. Four directors voted in favour and he voted
US denies visas to PA and PLO for UN assembly
The HinduArchived
The United States said it will deny visas to PLO members and Palestinian Authority officials for the UN General Assembly in New York next week. A source told AFP the measure covers President Mahmoud Abbas. The State Department cited failure to reform and activities it said underm
South Africa police confirm 9th woman's body near Johannesburg
BBC NewsArchived
South African police confirmed a ninth woman's body found in two months east of Johannesburg. The latest victim was found half-naked and wrapped in a sheet in Dawn Park on Thursday. Eight other bodies have been found since July across Ekurhuleni. Police said they have not establi
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after 176-173 seat defeat
BBC NewsArchived
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after his right-wing bloc lost a narrow general election on Sunday. Preliminary results showed opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson set for 176 seats in the 349-seat Riksdag, against 173 for the right-wing bloc. About 50,0
India power emissions flat 2 years as clean energy rises
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India's power-sector emissions did not rise from the first half of 2024 to the same period in 2026, CREA analysis said. Clean energy met all of a 7 percent rise in electricity demand, adding 63 terawatt-hours. Overall emissions still rose 3.7 percent year-on-year in the first hal
India rejects Pakistan China boundary commission as illegal
The Indian ExpressArchived
India on Wednesday rejected the Pakistan China Boundary Joint Commission, saying it lacks legal basis on Indian territory under illegal occupation. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday India never recognised the 1963 China Pakistan boundary agreement. He said Jammu and
US House passes Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariff power
The HinduArchived
The US House on September 16 passed legislation targeting Russia's energy sector and shadow fleet tankers, voting 262-159. The bill goes to President Donald Trump. It authorises tariffs up to 100 percent on India and other countries importing Russian crude under set conditions. T
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 begins after 18 crore joined
The Indian ExpressArchived
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 began Thursday, asking citizens to take ownership of surroundings. Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said 5.25 lakh villages are open defecation free and 12.22 crore rural toilets were built since 2014. Over 18 crore people joined last year, including 14 crore
EU chief backs Canada plan to become associate member
BBC NewsArchived
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told Parliament on Wednesday she wants Canada to become the EU's first associate member. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the State of the Union in Strasbourg. Von der Leyen listed AI, defence and critical minerals am
Meenakshi temple kumbabishekam begins in Madurai Thursday
The HinduArchived
The Kumbhabhishekam of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai commenced early Thursday with Vedic hymns and special pujas. Senior priests carried holy water to flower decorated gopurams. The ceremony was scheduled between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m. Tamil Nadu ministers, judge
Pakistan protests after navy ships collide 120 nautical miles out
The Indian ExpressArchived
Pakistan lodged a protest after what it called a provocative Indian Navy action on September 15. Islamabad said the incident violated international law and a 1991 advance notice agreement. India summoned Pakistan's envoy over unprofessional conduct after a Tuesday collision in th
UK and Canada leaders discuss AI and online safety
The HinduArchived
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canada's Mark Carney discussed artificial intelligence and online safety on Wednesday, Downing Street said. They agreed governments and technology firms can address shared concerns together. The leaders met earlier in northern England and d
Jammu and Kashmir MLAs say valley got 18% officer posts
The HinduArchived
JKPC chief Sajad Lone and PDP MLA Muntazir Mehdi on September 16 said Kashmir officers got 18 percent representation in a senior list. Lone said against 56 percent population share, Kashmir received 18 percent of posts. Omar Abdullah on September 15 appointed 55 combined examinat
Cadence expects India chip design growth before 2028 fab
LivemintArchived
Cadence Design Systems expects Tata Electronics' Dholera fab to boost Indian chip design when it opens in 2028. Group director Jayashankar Narayanankutty said design starts may rise with tape outs. Mobility Foresights expects India's EDA market to grow from $3.45 billion in 2025
Netrasemi raised Rs 125 crore and seeks state chip buyers
LivemintArchived
Netrasemi cofounder Jyothis Indirabhai said the Centre's Rs 1.28 trillion chip incentive plan needs procurement support at commercialisation. The startup raised Rs 125 crore and launched a chip for drones and cameras. It is in talks with over 20 OEMs in India and Japan. Indirabha
Tata Sons board meets split on listing and chair term
LivemintArchived
The Tata Sons board meets Thursday as Noel Tata opposes listing while chairman N. Chandrasekaran faces a split over his tenure. Chandrasekaran will not seek a new term ending 20 February. The Reserve Bank of India ordered the holding company to list. Tata Trusts said on August 13
Festive smartphone sales may fall 25% to 36 million units
LivemintArchived
Smartphone sales may see the steepest festive decline in a decade, researchers said. IDC India projects July to September volume down 25 percent to about 36 million units from 48 million a year earlier. Memory chip prices made affordable devices about 40 percent costlier. Singh s
Foxconn Tata export up to 90% of iPhone 18 Pro
The Economic TimesArchived
Foxconn and Tata Electronics are making iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, with chartered flights leaving Chennai before the global launch. Apple may expand to nearly a dozen lines. Experts said 80 to 90 percent of local Pro production will ship overseas because Pro models are 15
Spain selects Black Ball as Oscar international entry
Hindustan TimesArchived
Spain selected The Black Ball as its international feature Academy Award contender. Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo received a standing ovation Tuesday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The drama features cameos by Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close and follows th
NTA sets JEE Main 2027 session 1 from January 22
Hindustan TimesArchived
The National Testing Agency released a provisional calendar for 14 major examinations from December 2026 to March 2027. JEE Main 2027 session 1 runs January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30, with January 31 as a buffer date. UGC NET in December runs December 14 to 19 with buffers on
Buddhist monk Mingyur Rinpoche shares mindfulness beyond meditation
Hindustan TimesArchived
A Guardian interview with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche describes mindfulness through small daily changes rather than major overhauls. He suggests a different route home or a new cooking ingredient when routines feel dull. He says traffic sounds can join practice without silence. Harva
NPCI sets 0.4% UPI fee on merchants over Rs 2000
The Indian ExpressArchived
NPCI said UPI person to merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will carry a 0.4 percent merchant discount rate from October 15. Opposition parties demanded rollback and alleged US pressure. The Ministry of Finance said foreign influence claims are false and UPI stays free for custo
Sweden's two blocs tied by 20,000 votes at 50% count
BBC NewsArchived
Sweden's general election remained too close to call on Sunday, with public broadcaster SVT saying the main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes when 50% of ballots were counted. Projections gave Magdalena Andersson's left bloc a one-seat edge over Prime Minister Ulf Krister
South Africa seal 3-0 ODI sweep with 9-wicket win
NDTVArchived
South Africa beat Namibia by nine wickets in the third ODI in Windhoek on September 13 to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Namibia were bowled out for 156 in 36.2 overs; Bjorn Fortuin took 4 for 33. Openers Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen shared 150 runs before South Africa rea
BJP-backed panels lose Bardoli sugar board seats
The Indian ExpressArchived
A farmers’ panel ended the BJP’s 20-year hold on Bardoli Sugar in August cooperative polls. Of 15 seats, the Kisan Parivartan Panel won 13 and the BJP-backed Sahkar Panel won two. Defeated candidates included Bardoli MLA Ishvar Parmar. At Sayan Sugar, the BJP-backed Vikas Panel w
Kejriwal says 80% Punjab drugs enter via BJP states
The HinduArchived
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that 80 percent of drugs entering Punjab now come from BJP-ruled states. He named Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. He said only 20 percent still come from Pakistan, down from 80 percent when AAP took offic
New Zealand opens 6-month graduate work visa
The Indian ExpressArchived
New Zealand will introduce a Short-Term Graduate Work Visa from November 16, 2026, lasting six months. Applicants need an NZQCF Level 5, 6 or 7 qualification studied full-time for at least 24 weeks, plus NZD 5,000 in funds. The visa can be granted only once and cannot be extended
Jaishankar begins Bhutan visit for talks on September 16
Hindustan TimesArchived
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan on September 16-17 for talks with Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel. He will also meet Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, MEA said. In July, Exim Bank signed a Rs 4,000 crore concessional li
GIFT City climbs nine places to 37th in GFCI
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City rose nine places to 37th in the Global Financial Centres Index 40 from Z/Yen Partners and the China Development Institute. Mumbai advanced three spots to 49th. The report ranked 139 hubs using 144 measures and 39,531 assessments. MD Sanjay K
F1 sets 24-race 2027 calendar with Bahrain March 14 opener
LivemintArchived
Formula 1 announced a 24-race 2027 calendar on Wednesday with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and Saudi Arabia a week later. Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain late-season venues under long-term deals. Bahrain will also host February preseason testing. Bahrain and Saudi races were can
Zhang Yiming tops Asia rich list at $105 billion
The Indian ExpressArchived
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming became Asia's richest person after his fortune crossed $105 billion on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, overtaking Gautam Adani. Bloomberg first tracked him at $13 billion in March 2019, a rise of more than eightfold. Livemint said Zhang is 43 and
Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll set for October 6
Hindustan TimesArchived
Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll is set for October 6, 2026, the first contest after the BJP-led alliance won 102 of 126 Assembly seats in April. The seat fell vacant in March after Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit, joined BJP, and later won Dispur. Nomination filing ends Wednesd
Centre bans Shahzad Bhatti Network as 46th UAPA outfit
The HinduArchived
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on September 16, 2026 that the Centre declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA. A Home Ministry gazette under Section 35(1)(a) added SBN to the First Schedule. The notice said the group smuggles arms
Sokhna terminal shifts to 80 percent feeder traffic
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
DP World's Sokhna terminal in Egypt now handles about 80 percent of container traffic on feeders and 20 percent on mainline vessels, reversing the pre-crisis mix, COO Avnash Iyer said. The port sits about 130 km from Cairo at the southern Suez Canal entrance. Feeders range from 1
US sets Level 3 Saudi travel alert over Iran risk
The Indian ExpressArchived
The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a Level 3 advisory telling American citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia over Iranian drone and missile risks, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans and social media laws. It advised against travel to the Yemen border. Saudi authorities sai
Naidu proposes 5,000 Venkateswara temples across Andhra
The HinduArchived
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 16, 2026 proposed 5,000 Venkateswara temples statewide under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Srivani scheme. Reviewing TTD plans with Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, he said Mauritius and New Zealand
Gaza building collapse kills 21 including 8 children
BBC NewsArchived
At least 21 people were killed, including eight children, after a war-damaged building collapsed overnight in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area, rescuers told the BBC. Witnesses said the six-storey block tilted after an Israeli strike more than a year ago and housed displaced families
Renukaswamy case approver faces prison phone complaint
The HinduArchived
Parappana Agrahara police registered a complaint against Pradosh, an accused-turned-approver in the Renukaswamy murder case, for bypassing prison phone rules to call his wife. Superintendent B.M. Kotresh filed it on September 14. Officials said he already listed three lawyer numb
Nifty closes at 23,217.60 ahead of US Fed decision
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
The Nifty 50 settled at 23,217.60 on Wednesday, up 99 points or 0.43 percent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 74,336.45, up 332.63 points or 0.45 percent. Gains stayed limited ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision that night. The Nifty Smallcap 100 fell 0.18 percent for a fifth
Jharkhand extends SIR claims deadline to September 30
The Indian ExpressArchived
Jharkhand extended SIR claims and objections to September 30, the second final extension, the CEO office said Tuesday. An August 5 draft roll excluded 43,61,987 names as absent, shifted, dead or duplicate. K Ravi Kumar said voters may file Forms 6, 7 and 8 via ECINET or booth off
Brendan Taylor passes Tendulkar for longest ODI span
NDTVArchived
Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor became the longest-serving men's ODI cricketer after playing the first ODI against Australia in Harare on Tuesday. His career now spans 22 years and four months, ahead of Sachin Tendulkar's 22 years and three months. Tendulkar still holds the records for
JPMorgan sees mid-teens growth in third quarter fees
LivemintArchived
JPMorgan co-president Doug Petno said September 15 at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference he expects third-quarter investment banking fees and markets revenue up mid-to-high teens percent. Shares in the largest US lender closed up about 0.7 percent after his remarks
20 farms carve Dolly Parton corn mazes for charity
Hindustan TimesArchived
Twenty farms in the United States and Canada built corn mazes honouring Dolly Parton to fund her Imagination Library free-book programme. Parton died of cancer in Nashville on August 25 at age 80. Utah-based The Maize Inc. designed the tributes in its annual country music maze se
RSS panel eyes OTT curbs after Bhagwat moral corruption warning
The Indian ExpressArchived
The RSS formed an informal group to recommend curbs on OTT cultural pollution, The Indian Express reported. Sources said former vice-chancellors and pracharaks met last month and will send a proposal to the Union Ministry of Culture and other stakeholders. Mohan Bhagwat had urged
US Iran war has cost Pentagon more than $38 billion
The HinduArchived
The US war against Iran has cost the Department of Defence more than $38 billion through August 1, the Congressional Budget Office said on September 15. CBO expects up to $3 billion a month in ongoing costs. It said the war could lift inflation by about 0.5 percentage points into
Zuckerberg says AI labs must train models safely
LivemintArchived
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said on X that every AI lab must train models at a safe pace. He wrote misaligned agents will lose users, incentivising alignment work. Zuckerberg said Meta delayed Muse for months for safety without asking rivals to pause. He backed independent evaluat
Kerala FIR cites Rs 5 crore deposit in Messi probe
The HinduArchived
Kalamassery police on September 15, 2026 registered an FIR over alleged financial misappropriation linked to a failed Messi-Argentina Kochi bid. Anto Augustine of Reporter Broadcasting Company and the firm face cheating and conspiracy charges. Police searched five locations on Se