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Supreme Court quashes FIRs against Gen Z NEET protestors

CJP co-convenor read out statement in court withdrawing September 5 march

1 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
FIRs against student protesters to be withdrawn; youth welfare govt's utmost priority: Nadda

The government has also decided to pay adequate compensation to the next of kin of those who committed suicide following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak within 90 days

1 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
Keralam to hold bypolls in 38 local body wards on Sept 28

Candidates can file nominations from September 3 to 10, while scrutiny will be held on September 11

1 Sep 2026 6:18 pm
SCO summit: Modi calls for united front against terrorism, says no room for double standards

In his address at the annual SCO summit in this Kyrgyz capital city, the prime minister also said that all wars and conflicts in the world must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as no solution can be found on battlefields.

1 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
Maharashtra seeks early hearing in Supreme Court over Karnataka border dispute

The long-running inter-state dispute has returned to the Supreme Court, with Maharashtra pressing for consideration of its completed pleadings.

1 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
TN CM Vijay releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation

Vijay, in the presence of his Cabinet colleagues, including N Anand, turned on a button to open the sluice gates and showered flowers on the gushing waters marking the release of Cauvery water.

1 Sep 2026 12:59 pm
Aster DMs KIMS Health to add 184 beds at Thiruvananthapuram hospital

The project will address space constraints and support expansion of key specialties, with completion targeted by May 2028

1 Sep 2026 12:15 pm
ATF price hiked 5.46%; commercial LPG rates up 9.50 per cylinder

Jet fuel prices have risen for the second straight month, adding to airlines costs, while the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has increased to Rs 2,747.50.

1 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay to visit UK on September 10 to attract industrial investments

The Chief Ministers first foreign trip after assuming office will include a series of investor meetings as Tamil Nadu steps up efforts to secure major industrial investments.

1 Sep 2026 11:13 am
Mumbai auto, taxi fares hiked after CNG price increase

The revised rates follow an 18-month gap, with drivers given until November-end to recalibrate meters or display approved fare tables.

1 Sep 2026 11:02 am
Low-pressure area to bring heavy rain in Bengal till Sep 4: IMD

Very heavy rainfall is also likely in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts till Tuesday morning due to the weather system

31 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Gujarat expects over 75,000 crore in investments this year: ASSOCHAM

Southeast and East Asian businesses are expected to show strong interest in Gujarat, with Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia highlighted.

31 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
PMAY-Urban 2.0: Andhra Pradesh sanctions 17,912 houses for 2025-26, 2026-27

The housing assistance will be jointly funded by the Centre and state, while beneficiaries must meet costs exceeding the sanctioned unit amount

31 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Operation Toofan: Kerala Police compiling list of foreign-based fugitives, says IG Vimaladithya

International supply links involving Afghanistan, Oman and Thailand under investigation

31 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
OHM Global Mobility launches 130 new electric buses in Chennai

They are the first batch of buses to be delivered under Phase 2 of MTCs e-bus programme

31 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
TN CM Vijay announces multi-crore infra push spanning power, semiconductors

33,066 crore earmarked for Tamil Nadu Transmission Improvement Scheme to set up 196 new substations and lay 15,000 km of power lines

31 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
As lower banking fee kicks in, Gujarat prepares for cost-based renewable power regime

Industries can use the grid as a cheaper virtual battery from September 1, while DISCOMs must justify future banking charges with verifiable cost data from April 2027

31 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces further hike in milk procurement prices

Tamil Nadu approves 3 per litre increase in milk procurement price, raising it from 41 to 44 per litre

31 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 billion trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Kashmir dig probes ancient network linking India, Gandhara and Central Asia

The three-month exercise will use additional trenches, drone imagery, mapping and scientific investigation to identify structures and cultural deposits beneath the surface.

30 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
AP CM Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda irrigation project on August 31

The project is expected to transform drought-affected parts of Markapur, Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa districts by improving irrigation and drinking water availability

30 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 bn trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious order of Oliy Darajali Do'stlik

Being honoured with Uzbekistan's highest award is a matter of great pride for me, Modi said, nothing that the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'.

30 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
PM Modi calls for drug-free youth, drug-free India in his 137th Mann Ki Baat

Urges youths to come up with powerful slogans, music, short plays, for a drug-free India

30 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Iran-UAE rift clouds BRICS summit as India races for consensus

New Delhi steps up Sherpa-level consultations as West Asia conflict deepens divisions within expanded grouping

30 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
India has met fiscal deficit target for 2025-26: Sitharaman in US

She noted that the government has established a target to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030

30 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog

Niti Aayog meeting discusses strengthening science, technology and innovation support for Ladakh and developing a roadmap with measurable milestones for economic and social development

30 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Odisha reviews proposed ARISE project to strengthen coastal protection and climate resilience

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) jointly assessed Odisha's 573-km coastline.

30 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Modis developed-nation dream strains against Indias growth gap

Viksit Bharat is central to Modis third term, but several economists warn that Indias economy may not meet his vision at the current growth rate

30 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Unanswered messages, anxious families: Mumbai pilgrims remain untraceable after Nepal floods

A 61-member Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage group led by doctor-mountaineer Milind Chitley remains untraceable after the flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region

29 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
GST Council to meet on September 12, agenda likely to focus mainly on ease of compliance

The Council is chaired by Finance Minister while Minister of State in the Finance Ministry and representative Minister of all the 28 States and 3 Union Territories with legislature are members

29 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
CNG price rise: Delhi autorickshaw bodies demand fare hike, threaten to go on strike on Sep 9

The government must raise fares soon or subsidize CNG prices. If not, well strike on September 9, said the Auto Rickshaw Association and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union General Secretary

29 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Maharashtra FDA cancels Ciplas Pune unit licence; company contests order

The drugmaker said the order does not allege concerns over product safety, quality or efficacy, or indicate any patient safety issue

29 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Green Finance Institution to drive climate investments: CII-IIMA taskforce proposes

Panel calls for dedicated mechanism to mobilise private capital, predictable carbon market and stronger sustainability disclosures

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Tamil Nadu begins discussions with stakeholders on upgradation and expansion of Chennai airport

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

28 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Suzlon targets Europe's wind boom with high capacity turbines

Suzlon said Europe is entering a key repowering phase, creating demand for higher-capacity, site-specific turbines

28 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
Airtel gains 26.8 lakh mobile users in July, Jio's wireless net adds at 24.4 lakh

During July 2026, the Indian wireless market expanded by 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers; its base surged to 128.79 crore by the end of July, up from 128.23 crore from the previous month

28 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
India's tyre exports rise 16% in Q1 to 7,700 cr despite global headwinds: ATMA

The US continued to be the single-largest export destination, accounting for 16% of the total export value during the quarter

28 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Industrial growth slowed to 6.7% in July

Within the Manufacturing sector, 19 out of 23 industry groups have recorded a positive growth in July 2026 over July 2025

28 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's close

Market participants seek greater clarity from Federal Reserve on its stance towards persistent inflation, policy approach to tackling it, and whether it can soothe concerns amid recent bond-market turbulence

28 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Keralam launches 'Be a Malayali for a Day' experiential tourism campaign

The State launches the campaign as part of the government's efforts to draw tourists' attention to the aspects through experiential tourism

28 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
India's telecom base crosses 1.35 billion in July as broadband, mobile subscriptions rise: TRAI

The wireless subscriber base grew 0.46% to 1.31 billion, while wireline connections increased 0.39% to 48.01 million

28 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
GCCs, tightening supply to keep India's office market on growth track: Equirus

India's top seven cities recorded net office absorption of 27.4 million sq ft in the first half (H1) of 2026, up 2% y-o-y

28 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna seeks 1 crore as damages from DMK chief Stalin

The Madras HC also issued notice to the DMK IT wing and posted the matter for further hearing on September 15.

28 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Gold holds steady as Fed chief Warsh's Jackson Hole speech looms

Spot gold was steady at $4,603.91 per ounce by 0652 GMT, having reached a three-month high of $4,696.18 on Tuesday after the US Treasury announced support for long-duration bonds

28 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
'Kanda Express' with 453 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi to help cool prices

The first Kanda Express, carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion in 21 wagons, reached the national capital in the morning, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said

28 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Markets open higher; IT stocks lead gains as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole speech

The Sensex opened at 77,128.05 and rose to 77,181.97, up 248.38 points by 9:25 AM; The Nifty 50 opened at 24,122.60 and increased to 24,143.30, up 52.45 points

28 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Tamil Nadus Revenue Augmentation Committee holds talks with industry bodies, experts on states financial position

The suggestions received would be examined by the Committee together with the inputs already received from the various revenue-generating departments of the State, he added.

27 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
AP Capital region villages to get 1,437 crore infrastructure push

A total of1,437 crore was sanctioned for critical infrastructure across the 29 capital villages, including roads, underground drainage, drinking-water pipelines and street lighting.

27 Aug 2026 8:08 pm