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Support programme held for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
Business

Support programme held for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada

DBRC held a livelihood support programme for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada, according to The Hindu. The supplied material gives no details about the assistance provided, the number of beneficiaries, the organisers’ funding or the programme’s longer-term objectives.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:59 UTC
Cultural performances held for Gurajada’s 164th birth anniversary
Culture

Cultural performances held for Gurajada’s 164th birth anniversary

Cultural performances marked the 164th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Gurajada in Vijayawada, according to The Hindu. The supplied material does not identify the performers, describe the programme or provide details about the audience, organisers or other commemorative events.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:53 UTC
Good drivers could receive lower insurance premiums under proposed system
Business

Good drivers could receive lower insurance premiums under proposed system

Good drivers could benefit from lower insurance premiums under a proposed government approach linked to driver accountability and road safety. Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari previously said the government was planning a negative-points system, but the available report gives no timetable, scoring rules or details of how insurers would apply it.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:52 UTC
Three Bandlaguda transport officials suspended after cash-counting video
Politics

Three Bandlaguda transport officials suspended after cash-counting video

Three officials at the Bandlaguda Regional Transport Office have been suspended after a viral video reportedly showed cash being counted. The supplied material does not identify the officials, explain the circumstances shown in the footage or state which authority ordered the suspensions.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:49 UTC
Supreme Court seeks response in plea over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Politics

Supreme Court seeks response in plea over MSC Elsa 3 sinking

A Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice K.V. Viswanathan has sought a response from Elsa 3 Maritime Inc., the company that owned the vessel MSC Elsa 3. The supplied material does not state the relief sought, the circumstances of the sinking or the date fixed for the next hearing.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:49 UTC
A.P. Health Minister orders action over staff absences
Politics

A.P. Health Minister orders action over staff absences

Andhra Pradesh’s Health Minister has ordered action against doctors and staff accused of remaining absent from their duties, according to The Hindu’s supplied headline. No locations, names, number of employees, disciplinary steps or explanation from the affected personnel were provided.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:47 UTC
Stella Maris and Officers IAS Academy launch civil-services programme
Culture

Stella Maris and Officers IAS Academy launch civil-services programme

Stella Maris and Officers IAS Academy have launched a civil-services coaching programme, according to The Hindu’s supplied headline. The available material does not provide details about the course, its duration, eligibility, location, fees or the institutions’ stated objectives.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:45 UTC
Anitha warns of action against YSRCP activists over alleged attack attempt
Politics

Anitha warns of action against YSRCP activists over alleged attack attempt

Anitha has warned that action will be taken against YSRCP activists who allegedly tried to attack physical education teachers, according to The Hindu’s supplied headline. The available material does not identify Anitha, the teachers, the location or the nature of the alleged incident.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:42 UTC
Heavy rain forecast for parts of Andhra Pradesh as Bay depression develops
Climate

Heavy rain forecast for parts of Andhra Pradesh as Bay depression develops

A depression in the Bay is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain to several Andhra Pradesh districts over the next three days. The Hindu says orange and red alerts have been issued, with the forecast covering districts including Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Krishna and Eluru.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:38 UTC
KPCL plans higher thermal generation amid hydel and wind shortfalls
Business

KPCL plans higher thermal generation amid hydel and wind shortfalls

Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. plans to increase thermal power generation from January because of shortages in hydel and wind energy, according to The Hindu. Managing director Rajendra Cholan recently discussed the coal requirement for the increase with officials from the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:36 UTC
KASSIA says Karnataka owes ₹2,880 crore in industrial subsidies and incentives
Business

KASSIA says Karnataka owes ₹2,880 crore in industrial subsidies and incentives

The Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association says the State owes sanctioned subsidies and incentives worth ₹2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units. Its president, Ninganna Biradar, said resolving MSME concerns promptly would support investor confidence and improve the business environment.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:31 UTC
ED chargesheets EaseMyTrip promoter Nishant Pitti in betting-app case
Business

ED chargesheets EaseMyTrip promoter Nishant Pitti in betting-app case

India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against EaseMyTrip promoter Nishant Pitti in a Mahadev betting app case, according to a filing cited by The Hindu. The agency alleges that he participated in a pre-arranged deal to manipulate EaseMyTrip’s share price and market value.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:29 UTC
Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to explore alternative site for SASTRA
Politics

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to explore alternative site for SASTRA

India’s Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to consider an alternative location instead of evicting SASTRA University. The Chief Justice of India contrasted the university’s presence with activities such as commercial complexes or illegal operations that might have justified removal.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:25 UTC
KPSC announces exam changes aimed at improving transparency
Politics

KPSC announces exam changes aimed at improving transparency

The Karnataka Public Service Commission says it will introduce reforms to make future examinations more transparent. The measures include changing the format of OMR sheets and publishing candidates’ answer sheets on its website for public access.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:25 UTC
Sports

One dead and another injured after Thar hits scooter in Greater Noida

A rider died and his wife was injured after a speeding Thar struck their scooter in Greater Noida, according to the supplied report. A crowd gathered after the crash, while the Thar’s driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. The available material gives no identities or official response.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 17:23 UTC
Tamil Nadu government hospitals report shortages of drugs for premature babies
Science & Health

Tamil Nadu government hospitals report shortages of drugs for premature babies

Several Tamil Nadu government hospitals are facing shortages of surfactant medicines used to help inflate the lungs of premature babies, according to inquiries with hospitals and doctors. The available report does not identify the affected facilities, the scale of the shortfall or its cause.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:21 UTC
Tamil Nadu launches solar subsidy scheme for eligible applicants
Climate

Tamil Nadu launches solar subsidy scheme for eligible applicants

Consumers who applied from August 5 are eligible for combined Central and State government subsidies under a solar scheme launched by Tamil Nadu’s Energy Resources Minister. The support is listed at ₹35,000 for a 1kW system, ₹70,000 for 2kW and ₹1,00,000 for 3kW.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:15 UTC
Politics

Congress alleges convoy carrying leaders attacked in Assam

The Congress party has alleged that stones were thrown at cars carrying leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel in Assam. The party said BJP workers were responsible and confirmed that a police complaint had been filed. The supplied material contains no independent account or response from the BJP.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 17:05 UTC
No report details supplied on KPSC veterinary recruitment probe
Politics

No report details supplied on KPSC veterinary recruitment probe

The supplied material gives only the headline of a report about a Criminal Investigation Department probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment of veterinary officers by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. It refers to a money trail and a question-paper leak network, but provides no verified details of suspects or findings.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:02 UTC
War

17-year-old Naga boy killed in shooting in Manipur

A 17-year-old boy identified as NK Wiphenbou was shot dead in Manipur after, according to sources cited by NDTV, he was attacked while walking from Upper Nkou village to Tamei town. The account says about 20 rounds were fired and attributes the attack to rebels.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 17:02 UTC
BJP chief urges young Indians to focus on nation building
Politics

BJP chief urges young Indians to focus on nation building

BJP president Nitin Nabin has said young people should look beyond their own or their families’ advancement and contribute to nation building. Speaking at a Yuva Samvad in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, he presented national development as the wider objective of the younger generation.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 17:01 UTC
Rudrankksh Patil’s route to Asian Games bronze described as difficult
Sports

Rudrankksh Patil’s route to Asian Games bronze described as difficult

India Today describes Rudrankksh Patil’s journey to winning an Asian Games bronze medal in Japan as chaotic and difficult. The supplied material provides no account of the setbacks, competitions or circumstances behind that description, and does not include the athlete’s own comments or the event’s detailed result.

India Today · 21 Sep 2026, 17:01 UTC
J&K government dismisses teacher accused in case involving 14-year-old student
Politics

J&K government dismisses teacher accused in case involving 14-year-old student

The Jammu and Kashmir government has used Article 311 provisions to dismiss a teacher accused of raping a 14-year-old student who later died. The Hindu says the move is the first use of those provisions by the elected government, after repeated use by the J&K Lieutenant-Governor.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:57 UTC
Mamata faction adopts footballer emblem and expanded party name
Football

Mamata faction adopts footballer emblem and expanded party name

A faction of the Trinamool Congress associated with Mamata Banerjee has unveiled a new emblem featuring a football player. The Hindu says the words “Mamata All India Trinamool Congress” appear around the figure in white on a blue background, but provides no further information about the symbol’s approval or use.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:56 UTC
Revanth asks officials to speed up Warangal hospital construction
Politics

Revanth asks officials to speed up Warangal hospital construction

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to accelerate work on a super-speciality hospital in Warangal, according to the supplied headline. No further source material is provided about the project’s cost, completion target, construction progress, facilities or the officials who attended the review.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:52 UTC
Odisha places 11 districts on alert as weather system may strengthen
Climate

Odisha places 11 districts on alert as weather system may strengthen

Odisha has put 11 districts on high alert as a low-pressure system is expected to intensify. The India Meteorological Department forecasts west-northwestward movement, with the system likely to reach near the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts early on September 23. No rainfall totals are supplied.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:51 UTC
No details supplied on Hyderabad GCC expansion claim
Business

No details supplied on Hyderabad GCC expansion claim

The supplied source material contains only a headline saying Revanth believes Hyderabad is ahead of schedule in expanding global capability centres. It provides no supporting details, quotations, figures, dates or explanation of the claim, so no fuller account can be established from the material available.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:37 UTC
CPI(M) stages protest seeking homes and land titles for homeless people
Politics

CPI(M) stages protest seeking homes and land titles for homeless people

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a protest demanding houses and land titles, according to The Hindu. The available source material does not provide details about the location, attendance, organisers’ specific demands or any official response.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:23 UTC
DJ vehicle seized and operator booked in Adilabad
Politics

DJ vehicle seized and operator booked in Adilabad

A DJ vehicle was seized and its operator was booked in Adilabad district, according to The Hindu. The supplied material does not state the alleged offence, the circumstances of the seizure, the operator’s identity or what action followed.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:23 UTC
World

US sanctions target remaining Iranian airlines, NDTV reports

The United States has imposed sanctions on all remaining Iranian airlines that had not previously faced such penalties, according to the supplied NDTV report. The material describes the measure as part of a wider sanctions effort but provides no airline names, effective dates, stated reasons or details of the threatened global consequences.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 16:19 UTC
Toddy shop owner and employee booked over alleged service to minors
World

Toddy shop owner and employee booked over alleged service to minors

A toddy shop owner and a staff member have reportedly been booked for allegedly serving minors. The supplied material, drawn from The Hindu’s report, provides no details about the location, the alleged customers, the charges or any response from those booked.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:19 UTC
Dog attack in Thiruvananthapuram leaves 15 people injured
World

Dog attack in Thiruvananthapuram leaves 15 people injured

Fifteen people, including women and children, sustained injuries in a dog attack at Poonthura in Thiruvananthapuram, according to reports cited by The Hindu. The supplied material does not identify the dogs, describe the severity of the injuries or provide details of medical treatment or official action.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:19 UTC
West Bengal by-election contenders allege intimidation during campaign
Politics

West Bengal by-election contenders allege intimidation during campaign

Opposition candidates campaigning in a West Bengal by-election have raised allegations of intimidation. Congress candidate Milan Pradhan’s wife said his arrest involved fabricated cases, while AJUP candidate Humayun Kabir alleged harassment of supporters and said he would assess the situation on polling day.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:18 UTC
Jagan calls for CBI inquiry into alleged Mega DSC irregularities
Politics

Jagan calls for CBI inquiry into alleged Mega DSC irregularities

The Hindu reports that Jagan has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged irregularities linked to the Mega DSC process and has called for Lokesh’s resignation. The supplied material gives no further details about the allegations, the people involved or any official response.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:16 UTC
Politics

ABVP wins student union election at Kerala college

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has won a student union election at a Kerala college, according to the supplied NDTV report. The organisation described the result as a rejection of SFI’s “anti-student policies” and said the victory could strengthen its units at other campuses across the state.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 16:16 UTC
IIT Bombay faculty member booked over caste-abuse and suicide-abetment allegations
Science & Health

IIT Bombay faculty member booked over caste-abuse and suicide-abetment allegations

A faculty member at IIT Bombay has been booked in a case involving alleged caste abuse and abetment of suicide after Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech Energy Science student, was found dead in his hostel on September 18. The supplied material gives no further details about the case.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:13 UTC
36 Ganesh Utsav Samithi members detained after Tank Bund protest
Politics

36 Ganesh Utsav Samithi members detained after Tank Bund protest

Thirty-six members of a Ganesh Utsav Samithi were detained after a protest at Tank Bund, according to the headline supplied from The Hindu. The available material does not identify the city, explain the reason for the demonstration or provide information about charges, releases or police action.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:12 UTC
Five bodies recovered after Nilambur flash flood as search continues
World

Five bodies recovered after Nilambur flash flood as search continues

Rescue teams searching after a flash flood in Nilambur recovered five bodies, with three found on the night of September 20 and two more the following morning. The search continued for a missing woman, according to The Hindu, which supplied no further details about the victims or flood damage.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 16:09 UTC
US television networks reportedly suspend Trump coverage after media ban
World

US television networks reportedly suspend Trump coverage after media ban

Major US television networks have reportedly suspended coverage of Donald Trump after bans affecting CNN, MS NOW and Politico, according to the supplied India Today material. The brief report does not name the networks, explain the bans or provide statements from Trump’s team or the organisations involved.

India Today · 21 Sep 2026, 16:09 UTC
Bolarum arms theft accused remanded in police custody for 10 days
World

Bolarum arms theft accused remanded in police custody for 10 days

An accused person in the Bolarum arms theft case has been placed in police custody for 10 days, with questioning due to begin on Tuesday. Officials have said a medical officer should be available because persistent fever and other health complications could affect the interrogation.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:57 UTC
Politics

Lahore orders 30-day detention of Imran Khan’s three sisters

The deputy commissioner of Lahore has issued two orders for the 30-day detention of Imran Khan’s three sisters under Punjab province’s Maintenance of Public Order law. NDTV reports that the arrests came ahead of a protest planned by his party, but the supplied material gives no names or stated grounds.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 15:55 UTC
Cave-in reported on national highway near Mukkali in Kozhikode
Climate

Cave-in reported on national highway near Mukkali in Kozhikode

A section of land caved in near Mukkali in Kerala’s Kozhikode district at around noon, according to The Hindu. The incident occurred at a location where excavation work was under way for the foundation of a protective wall.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:54 UTC
Narayana Guru’s ideas central to Kerala’s social reform, leader says
Politics

Narayana Guru’s ideas central to Kerala’s social reform, leader says

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said Sree Narayana Guru’s vision lies at the centre of the State’s social reformation and that the spiritual leader deserves full credit for Kerala’s secular ideals, according to The Hindu. The available material does not provide details of the occasion or the wider remarks.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:43 UTC
Congress leader questions properties linked to KTR’s cousin
Politics

Congress leader questions properties linked to KTR’s cousin

A Congress leader identified in the supplied headline as a cousin of KTR has raised questions over properties, The Hindu reports. The available source material contains no details about the properties, the specific allegations, the identity of the leader or any response from the people concerned.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:43 UTC
Police say Rajasthan woman’s abduction was linked to remarriage plot
War

Police say Rajasthan woman’s abduction was linked to remarriage plot

Police say an attempted abduction of Pooja, a woman from Rajasthan, was part of a plan to remarry her in Hyderabad. The Hindu reports that she had fallen in love with Omprakash, who belonged to a different sub-caste, but that her family opposed the relationship and refused to accept their marriage.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:43 UTC
Kerala child rights panel orders probe into boy’s pool drowning
Science & Health

Kerala child rights panel orders probe into boy’s pool drowning

A child rights commission has ordered a detailed investigation into the drowning of a boy in a swimming pool at a flat in Kochi. The Hindu reports that the commission issued the instruction after visiting the pool and its premises on September 21. No further details of the incident are provided.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:43 UTC
Ancient Vijayanagara inscription found at Penukonda
Culture

Ancient Vijayanagara inscription found at Penukonda

An ancient inscription from the Vijayanagara period has been discovered at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh, according to The Hindu. The available material gives no details about the inscription’s text, date, language, location within Penukonda, discoverers or the historical information it may contain.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:43 UTC
Odisha final electoral roll records 3.16 crore voters
Politics

Odisha final electoral roll records 3.16 crore voters

Odisha’s final electoral roll contains about 3.16 crore voters, while 17.66 lakh names were struck off, according to the supplied headline and The Hindu’s report. After claims, objections and other eligible applications were processed, 2,90,497 names were added and 44,777 deleted, producing a net increase of 2,45,720.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:42 UTC
Politics

BJP councillor responds after Vijayvargiya comments on her weight

Kailash Vijayvargiya praised BJP councillor Sandhya Yadav before making a comment about her weight during a speech, according to NDTV. The remark prompted controversy, and Yadav responded, but the supplied material does not include the exact wording of either the comment or her reply.

NDTV · 21 Sep 2026, 15:42 UTC
Business

Businessline Changemaker Awards set for eighth edition

The businessline Changemaker Awards will hold their eighth edition at an event in New Delhi on September 22, according to The Hindu. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the awards. The supplied material describes the event as honouring heroes but gives no details about nominees or award categories.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:41 UTC
Mundhe’s team seizes more than four tonnes of alleged fake mawa
Business

Mundhe’s team seizes more than four tonnes of alleged fake mawa

A team led by Mundhe seized more than 4,000 kilograms of allegedly fake mawa and warned sweet shops that further raids would follow, according to India Today. The available material gives no details about arrests, testing or prosecutions.

India Today · 21 Sep 2026, 15:29 UTC
BJP council member’s views prompt debate, report says
Politics

BJP council member’s views prompt debate, report says

Views expressed by a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s council have sparked debate, according to The Hindu. The supplied material gives no details of the member’s identity, the comments that prompted the discussion, the issues involved or responses from the party and other political groups.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:26 UTC
GCC teams identify mosquito breeding sources in 4,192 homes
Science & Health

GCC teams identify mosquito breeding sources in 4,192 homes

Officials and field staff undertaking fever surveillance and dengue-prevention work across the city identified and eliminated mosquito-breeding sources in 4,192 houses, according to The Hindu. The supplied material does not name the city, give the inspection dates or report the number of dengue or fever cases linked to the campaign.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:26 UTC
Traffic restrictions announced in Cyberabad for Ganesh immersion
Politics

Traffic restrictions announced in Cyberabad for Ganesh immersion

Authorities have announced traffic curbs and diversions across Cyberabad for the Ganesh immersion processions, according to The Hindu. The supplied material does not specify the affected roads, timings, alternative routes, enforcement arrangements or the expected number of participants and vehicles.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:25 UTC
DGP’s office tells court Tamil Nadu circular was not a blanket rooster-fight ban
Politics

DGP’s office tells court Tamil Nadu circular was not a blanket rooster-fight ban

The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police’s office has told the Madras High Court that a 2025 circular was not intended to impose a blanket ban on rooster fights. It said the circular aimed to prevent gambling and cruelty, including tying blades to birds’ necks or stitching their eyes.

The Hindu · 21 Sep 2026, 15:23 UTC