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TN govt undertakes to translate Coastal Regulatory Zone notification in Tamil
Chief Justice S.V. Gangapurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu tell Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram that similar notifications issued in English and Hindi by the Centre can be officially translated into Tamil by the State government
read moreSupreme Court rejects pleas to include barium, allow joint firecrackers in Delhi
Before signing off the verdict by wishing a ‘Happy Diwali’, the Supreme Court Bench tells Delhi Police to regulate violations of the ban on firecrackers.
read morePanel suggests booster shot of BCG vaccine to fight TB
The Committee suggested expediting research to study the effectiveness of re-vaccination of BCG and consider introducing a booster dose of recombinant BCG vaccine
read moreManipur govt pulls up Airtel for ‘internet leakage‘
Manipur partially lifted restrictions on internet services on July 25, while mobile internet continues to be banned.
read moreTop news developments in Karnataka on September 22, 2023
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
read moreAttack on woman constable on train: main accused shot dead in encounter in U.P.
The woman constable was found injured inside a compartment of the Saryu Express on August 30.
read moreCJI says petitions to criminalise marital rape to be listed in mid-October
In July, Ms. Nundy had said Ms. Jaising would address the court on the issues in law. Ms. Jaising said her petition also concerned child abuse
read moreMedia savvy DSP Mushtaq held in Srinagar on multiple graft charges
DSP Mushtaq has been hogging the social media limelight for initiatives such as ‘Wall of Humanity’. He has around 50,000 followers on ‘X’.
read moreMirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to offer Friday prayers after four years
According to the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, the caretaker body of the historic mosque, senior police officials visited the residence of the Mirwaiz on Thursday,September 21, 2023 to inform him of the decision.
read moreWatch | How climate change is affecting monsoon forecast and disaster management
Experts explain how climate change affects monsoon, and the challenges in predicting weather patterns
read moreMadras Crocodile Bank Trust and its partner NGOs in India working to raise awareness on snakebites
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology in association with NGOs across India celebrated the five years of International Snakebite Awareness Day (September 19) by raising awareness on the huge, yet unrecognised, global impact of snakebite
read moreA mosaic of artistic impressions at the three-day group show in Visakhapatnam
A three-day show at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam showcases diverse themes by 11 artists
read morePrivatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant detrimental to entire North Andhra region: CPIM
CPI(M) State Secretariat member Lokanatham and Srikakulam district President Govinda Rao flagged off the bike rally in Srikakulam and said the bike rally protest would catch the attention of every one as the protesters would cover more than 100 km distance.
read moreFlood in Narmada, Bharuch a man-made calamity, allege Opposition parties in Gujarat
Sudden release of water from the dam caused floods in Narmada and Bharuch, leading to inundation and massive damage to agriculture, markets and industrial facilities
read moreKey news developments from Telangana today
Key news developments to watch out from TS today
read moreTulu films: Time to explore potential beyond comedies
Film observers say the distinct language and culture of Tulu offers abundant and varied material to experiment with
read moreAhead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh allows export of Hilsa fish to India
Ministry of Commerce, Bagaladesh in an order issued on Wednesday said that 79 fish exporters from the country have been given permission to export 50 tonnes of the fish each to India
read moreMaharashtra CM Shinde’s placatory words fail to impress Dhangar protestors
Dhangar leaders in Maharashtra contend that while their community brethren called ‘Dhangad’ in other parts of the country receive ST benefits, those in the State are denied because of a long-standing typographical error
read moreOnion traders in Maharashtra continue their strike, surrender trade licenses
Faced with the administration’s threat of license suspension or cancellation if they didn’t end the strike, some traders voluntarily surrendered their trade licenses
read moreBJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’
BJP leader Gopichand Padalkar, an influential Dhangar community leader, writes to Uddhav Thackeray demanding that Ahmednagar be renamed after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar
read moreTeacher trials: 25 years of toil and tears
For thousands of candidates from the 1998 District Selection Committee batch, the pursuit of a Secondary Grade Teacher position turned into a 25-year ordeal in Andhra Pradesh. The controversy over the State government prioritising ‘merit over reservation’ has only added insult to injury, finds P. Sujatha Varma
read moreTop developments from Tamil Nadu today
Here is the top news to watch out from Tamil Nadu today, September 22, 2023
read moreOnus of ensuring inclusion of all citizens in welfare schemes on governments: Experts
At the Trustworthy digital identity international conference by International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore and Alan Turing Institute, experts highlighted the need for inclusion being the northstar while designing a universal digital ID system
read moreEn route to addiction via Hyderabad
With narcotics streaming through Telangana to and from neighbouring States, it has been emerging as a hub for the growing number of drug users. Despite sustained crackdowns, the smuggling rackets continue to infiltrate the State, especially the cosmopolitan Hyderabad and its outskirts, the key transit points of the drug trade, finds Naveen Kumar
read moreAyyappan Ashari murder: Former police officer declared hostile
The case is being heard by Thiruvananthapuram Additional District and Sessions Judge VII Prasun Mohan
read moreSession on Ayyappa Paniker on September 22
Poet K. Satchidanandan will be the chief guest of the event
read moreFour arrested with 60 kg of ganja in Kerala capital
A team led by Assistant Excise Commissioner T. Anikumar nabbed the accused
read moreTirumala Brahmotsavam | Fervour marks procession of Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam
Sacred garlands from Srivilliputtur temple to be adorned to the deity ahead of Garuda Seva
read moreRally marks Mahakavi Gurajada’s 161th birth anniversary in Vijayawada
Around 1,000 students took part in the 2K rally flagged off by Collector S. Dilli Rao at IGMC Stadium
read moreSurveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada led to allegations around Sikh killing, official says
The official said the communications involved Indian officials and Indian diplomats in Canada and that some of the intelligence was provided by a member of the “Five Eyes”
read moreThe challenges in testing and treatment of rare diseases
Treatment for six rare disease patients in Karnataka, under the Centre’s grant of ₹50 lakh each, was stopped recently because the funding limit had been reached. Afshan Yasmeen The Hindu speaks to patients and families and takes an overview of the treatment scenario
read moreMorning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
read moreVeligonda project works not fast enough, may miss December deadline: farmers
Project, which began in 2004, is designed to draw 43.50 tmcft of flood water from Srisailam reservoir by gravity to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 15.20 lakh people in the fluoride-hit areas spread across 30 mandals in three districts
read moreParliamentary panel recommends GPS trackers to reduce overcrowding in prisons
The panel noted that overcrowding and delayed justice has led to a series of consequences for both the prisoners and the criminal justice system
read moreManipur HC denies bail to ex-BJP MLA, two accused from Kuki community citing their own safety
Court says the complaint against Haokip was corroborated by witness statements recorded before the police and that it might not be safe to grant bail given the situation in Manipur
read moreLeft parties plan State-wide protests on Sept. 27 against hike in power tariffs
The leaders condemned the increase in power tariffs in various forms such as true-up charges and surcharges in the last four years
read moreSC to hear stray dog ‘menace’ case on October 18 to iron out a lasting solution
Court to examine whether the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, is in direct conflict with the local laws of panchayats
read moreIndia-Canada row | Congress leader Bittu slams Trudeau for baseless statements
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that there is no proof of India’s involvement in the killing of Canadian Khalistani terrorist
read moreDGCA implements watch duty time limitation norms for air traffic controllers at 57 airports
Significant reform in the civil aviation sector that will provide adequate rest to air traffic controllers (ATCOs) while engaging in provision of the air traffic services, says aviation watchdog
read moreOnly BJP is doing politics over Cauvery, says Alagiri
There cannot be any doubt about the intentions of the Congress in the issue; it is our right and the delta region has to have its share of water for irrigation, says the TNCC president
read moreWaqf chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi visits released cleric’s home in Kashmir
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti hit out at the BJP for allegedly felicitating the religious leader, after having jailed him under the stringent Public Safety Act
read moreU.P. to contribute significantly in India’s $5 trillion economy goal, says President
Uttar Pradesh is the fast-growing economy in the country, said President Droupadi Murmu as she inaugurated the first UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida
read moreAadhaar number not mandatory to be in electoral rolls, will clarify: EC tells SC
The poll panel, however, says 66.23 crore Aadhaar numbers have already been uploaded in the process of finalising electoral rolls
read moreLok Sabha adjourns sine die, clock 160% productivity
Rajya Sabha has also adjourned sine die
read moreVenugopal demands caste census, separate quota for OBC women within 33% reservation
The Congress general secretary said the BJP government had a poor record of ensuring safety and security for women, citing the Manipur violence
read moreNew Pamban bridge may miss its November deadline
In recent days, wind speed at the project site has increased making it difficult to work at a fast pace, says a railway official
read moreSC to pass orders on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi on September 22
Bench had said that filing cases against persons bursting crackers during festivals like Deepavali may not be the solution
read moreSolar Techno Alliance crypto scam: the promise of a Ponzi scheme in Odisha
Satyasundar Barik delves into how a man fashioned his life through a ₹1,000-crore multi-level marketing group built using cryptocurrency and a ‘foreign hand’, until the Odisha police caught up
read moreIndian visa issue paused amid Canada tussle
Ministry of External Affairs says India expects reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats in India, calls for political will to deal with terrorism
read moreRajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously
PM Modi says the unanimity shown by the MPs will instil confidence among the public; Opposition questions delay in tabling the Bill and its implementation
read moreTrees axed under the guise of pruning
‘Green murder’ on General Pool Residential Accommodation premises
read moreChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launches Keraleeyam website, logo
Capital will host a festival that the State has never witnessed before, says Pinarayi
read moreIndian diplomats in Germany meet Ariha, but parents denied access
The case of the two-year-old child taken into German custody won’t be resolved soon, says Envoy
read moreVisitors raise slogans in Rajya Sabha; Opposition protests
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assured the House that an investigation will be done on how such a lapse occurred
read moreKochi Metro patronage crosses 1 lakh
This increase in patronage attributed mainly to viewers of Indian Super League
read moreTamil Nadu realised about one tmc ft short of its quota for Cauvery water during September 13-19
Karnataka was asked to continue releasing 5,000 cusecs for one more fortnight from September 13. However, in the first week, the State cumulatively received 2.087 tmc ft as against the prescribed quantity of 3.02 tmc ft, according to CWC data
read moreNIT student killed, five others injured as car rams into median on NH 163 in Mulugu district
read moreNo rift with AIADMK, but not up to me to endorse Palaniswami as CM candidate in 2026: Annamalai
TN BJP chief Annamalai stands by his statement that C.N. Annadurai felt was intimidated by Forward Bloc leader Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar and apologised to him in 1956.
read moreAndhra Pradesh: Krishna Collector inspects implementation of ‘Jagananna Gorumudda’ scheme, tastes ragi porridge in school
Raja Babu interacts with the students and enquires about quality of food served under the midday meal scheme
read moreHave the courage to speak on China in Lok Sabha, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Countering Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Minister said that he was ready for a discussion on the border stand-off with China in the House
read moreISRO hoping to wake up Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram and Pragyan on September 22
The lander and the rover went to sleep after the end of one lunar day; once the sun sets on the moon, temperature could plunge below minus 200°C
read moreIn Lok Sabha, Treasury and Opposition benches claim credit for India’s space success
Opposition MPs recall Nehru’s legacy while BJP members cited PM Modi’s push and accuse rivals of singing “Nehru bhajans”
read moreStudents need to be trained in balanced use of technology, says A.P. School Education Commissioner
Suresh Kumar releases posters of organisations like WHO and ICMR
read moreKarnataka’s share of women representation in Legislative Assembly is lowest among Southern States
Women were far better off in the first two elections in 1957 and 1962, with 13 and 18 elected, respectively
read moreSCR’s two new Vande Bharat trains to be commissioned on September 24
Train service between Kacheguda and Bengaluru to be virtually flagged off by Prime Minister
read moreRailways increases ex-gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times
The Railway Board increased the relief payments for train accident victims, including those sustaining varying degrees of injuries
read moreChristians being targeted for ‘forced’ conversion, churches being desecrated, delegation tells NCM
The National Commission of Minorities assured the Christian community that they shared the same rights as the majority community in India
read moreMiscreants hurl stones on TDP’s hunger strike camp in Guntur district
Tension mounts at Tadikonda as two activists are injured in the incident during Vinayaka Nimajjanam procession
read moreGuarantee schemes announced in manifesto cannot amount to corrupt practices, Siddaramaiah contends before High Court
Statement was filed in response to an election petition that has questioned Mr. Siddaramaiah’s election
read moreFCI Sanathnagar dispatched 1,84,723 metric tonnes of fortified rice this year
the FCI Sanathnagar unit dispatched 2,73,519 metric tonnes of rice during the COVID-19 pandemic
read more6 lakh farmers will get crop insurance claims in their bank accounts, announces Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
This will be in addition to the input subsidy relief assistance extended to about 1.87 lakh farmers in six drought-hit districts from the State Disaster Relief Fund
read moreCentre advises TV channels against giving platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism
Directive comes amid appearance of U.S.-based “terrorist” Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on a news channel a day ago
read moreCauvery row: After SC setback, Karnataka likely to wait for CWMA meeting to make next move
BJP and JD(S) leaders have urged the government to go for a review of Thursday’s order of the Supreme Court
read moreKerala’s draft curriculum framework moots semester system for public examinations in Class X, XI, XII
The draft calls for continuous evaluation to be an aid for final evaluation as the gap between the two currently is very wide
read moreLawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for killing of rival Sukha Duneke in Canada
The development, yet to be confirmed by the Indian probe agencies, comes amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada triggered over the murder of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar
read moreSingareni transfers ₹1,450 crore wage board arrears to over 39.4K workers
Head Overman of Ramagundam area Sudarshan Reddy gets highest amount of ₹9.91 lakh, average arrears is ₹3.7 lakh
read moreUpbeat Congress minority leaders to organise jalsas and street corner meeting to take 6 guarantees to Old City of Hyderabad
They have already become talking points at homes and family gatherings
read moreMovingMemory, an ARVR app for memory studies, launched at international conference in IIT-Madras
The ‘Memory, Ecology, and Sustainability’ conference, inaugurated on Wednesday, is being attended by over 500 participants from across India, the United Kingdom, Germany, New Zealand, Morocco, Canada, Sweden, the United States of America and Bangladesh
read moreLecture on ‘Different Faces of Exclusion’ held
95th edition of Littcrit journal was released on the occasion
read moreNMC to take action against G.R. Medical College in Mangaluru for illegal admission
NMC found a forged letter for renewal of permission for MBBS course for 2nd batch (1st Renewal) for the academic year 2022-23
read moreA.P. Assembly proceedings: expulsion of TDP MLAs a predetermined act, says Atchannaidu
It is unfortunate that the ‘lousy behaviour’ of the ruling party MLAs is not visible to the Speaker, who ‘never loses an opportunity to portray the TDP leaders as villains’, alleges Atchannaidu
read moreIn OBC pitch, Rahul Gandhi rests Congress hopes
The battle between the BJP and the Congress in the Hindi heartland is actually one for OBC minds
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