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Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleague’s house
According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party worker’s house around 11 p.m.
Develop North Karnataka cities as alternative growth centres to Bengaluru: KCCI
The KCCI urges the government to accord priority to Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, and Gadag and to develop them as integrated industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, IT, transport and logistics centres
Vizag MP Sribharat hopeful of turnaround in VSP fortune
The ₹14,000-crore revival push will bear fruit once the plant posts profits, says Sribharat after meeting CMD of RINL; he takes up with GM of SCoR the transfer requests of employees posted in Rayagada Division, Duvvada halt for Vande Bharat trains
Chennai to be Developed as Global Sports Hub: CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced plans to transform the state capital Chennai into a global sports hub. Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said an Olympic City would be developed under the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority.
Kerala Mental Health Centres to Be Renamed ‘Happiness and Wellness Centres’: High Court Welcomes Move
The Kerala High Court has welcomed the State government’s decision to rename mental health centres as ‘Happiness and Wellness Centres’, observing that the stigma associated with patients, their families and the centres themselves cannot be ignored.
India’s 17-Day Airspace Notice Puts Pakistan on Alert as IAF Prepares for Major Drills
India has issued a 17-day Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) reserving significant airspace in western Rajasthan from September 21 to October 7, 2026. The reserved zone covers the Jaisalmer–Barmer–Phalodi–Jodhpur sector and extends to around 40,000 feet. The development has prompted heightened attention from Pakistan’s defence establishment as the Indian Air Force prepares for major exercises in the region.
From asteroid hunter to Maths wizard, 82 educators to receive National Teachers’ Awards
Teachers who engage in creative pedagogy and community leadership are in focus; among awardees are faculty in Indian Knowledge Systems, including Vaastu Shastra, the Bhagavad Gita, and integrating Sanskrit with AI
Supreme Court pushes for raising retirement age in district judiciary to 62 as case backlog exceeds five crore
Top court says it is ‘crying need of the hour’ to stop attrition of experienced judicial talent otherwise access to justice would remain a mere chimera due to unfilled posts; only 7 States, including T.N and Karnataka, have responded positively to the SOS
More than a week after Nepal’s deadliest flood disaster in years, here’s what we know so far
More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams continue searching for the missing as authorities assess the scale of destruction. Here’s a look at what caused the disaster, the latest casualty figures, and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
EOS-05: India’s New Eye in Space to Strengthen Border Surveillance
India is preparing to launch EOS-05, an advanced Earth-observation satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit. Carried by the GSLV-F17 rocket, the mission is expected to provide more frequent and persistent monitoring of large areas, including strategically important regions and India’s borders. The launch is scheduled for 2:55 AM IST on September 4, 2026, from Sriharikota.
Kerala High Court warns Chief Secretary Biswanath Sinha of contempt proceedings over clerical posts in district judiciary
The court was considering a petition by the Kerala Civil Judicial Staff Organisation seeking action against Sinha by initiating contempt proceedings for not complying with the direction to create and sanction the required clerical posts within the district judiciary
Tension in Arunachal over inclusion of ‘non-indigenous’ groups in SIR
The alleged inclusion of Chakma and Hajong communities in the electoral rolls led to violence in the State, with one person injured; the Chakmas have stated that members of their group were prevented from appearing at the SIR hearing
