IMD Issues Orange Alert for Six Andhra Districts as Rain Brings Respite
A low-pressure zone over the North Bay of Bengal brought rain across Andhra Pradesh, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for six districts on Friday.
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Paniya tribal families in Malappuram still in plastic sheds seven years after flood
Over two dozen Paniya tribal families in Malappuram district continue to live in plastic sheds in forested areas across the Chaliyar river, seven years after a flood displaced them.
The Case for Stricter Regulation of Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
Registered unrecognised political parties face scrutiny over poor compliance, misuse of tax breaks and lack of transparency, prompting calls for stronger regulation.
Kerala High Court Faults Authorities Over Road Safety and Reckless Heavy Vehicles
The Kerala High Court has pulled up authorities over poor roads, footpaths and reckless driving by heavy vehicles, directing multiple agencies to report on remedial steps.
Army Armoury Theft in Secunderabad Cracked; All Weapons Recovered, Insider Held
Telangana agencies recovered all weapons and ammunition stolen from the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad and detained an insider after a 10-day investigation.
Southern Railway completes full electrification of broad gauge network
Southern Railway has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge network, spanning 5,068 route kilometres, after completing the last 71-km section.
Putin Lands in India for Modi Talks as BRICS Summit 2026 Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India early Friday and will meet PM Narendra Modi later in the day on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026.
BRICS Summit: Delhi-NCR Trains Cancelled, Diverted From September 11 to 13
Northern Railway has cancelled, diverted and rescheduled several trains across Delhi-NCR from September 11 to 13 for the BRICS Leaders' Summit.
Delhi Metro to Run as Usual During BRICS Summit, Traffic Police Urge Public Transport
Delhi Metro services will remain unaffected during the BRICS Summit, DMRC said, as traffic police announced diversions on over 35 roads and urged commuters to use public transport.
Centre presses Keralam for early decision on PM SHRI scheme
Keralam's UDF government has received a letter from the Union Education Secretary urging an early decision on the PM SHRI scheme, Education Minister N Samsudheen said.
Delhi-Mumbai Rail Corridor Gears Up for 160 kmph Under Mission Raftaar
Indian Railways is upgrading the New Delhi-Mumbai corridor for 160 kmph operations, with new traction substations and yard works underway.
BRICS Summit in Delhi: Leaders to Be Served Edible Lotus, Galouti Kebabs
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with Delhi hotels preparing Indian-themed menus for visiting leaders.
Bombay High Court Rebukes BMC Over Mumbai's Filth, Warns Ward Officers
The Bombay High Court criticised the BMC over garbage piling across Mumbai, warned ward officers of contempt action and directed the civic commissioner to fix accountability.
AI Now Runs Parts of Cyberattacks Autonomously, Anthropic Report Finds
Anthropic's September 2026 report says threat actors used its Claude models to automate phishing, exploitation and data theft, prompting account bans and tighter safeguards.
Jaishankar Pitches Economic Security, Resilient Supply Chains at BRICS Business Forum
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of Xi Jinping's BRICS Summit Arrival
Delhi has stepped up security for Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival at the BRICS summit, with fortified hotels and motorcade arrangements after Vladimir Putin landed.
Kerala Bird Atlas 2.0 Returns to Old Grids to Track a Decade of Change
Birdwatchers across Kerala have begun a second statewide bird atlas, revisiting the same survey grids used for the 2021 edition to track changes over ten years.
West Bengal Plans Grand Durga Puja Event at Eden Gardens, PM Modi Likely to Attend
West Bengal will host its biggest Durga Puja event at Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, with PM Modi expected, and state-wide celebrations planned for his September 17 birthday.
Omar Abdullah Defends Full Vande Mataram, Asks Congress If It Wants Kashmiris Jailed
Omar Abdullah defends the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events, citing a nationwide legal mandate, and asks Congress if it wants Kashmiris jailed.
Secunderabad Cantonment arms heist was an inside job, weapons traced in Hyderabad
Telangana police have cracked the Secunderabad Cantonment arms heist, tracing the stolen weapons to Hyderabad and confirming it was an inside job.