Rain Delays Ambari Training as Five Tuskers Vie for Dasara Lead Role
Five tuskers have cleared weight training for the Dasara lead-elephant selection, but rain forced officials to postpone the ambari replica drill.
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Railway Board clears Rs 4,178 crore capacity projects in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
The Railway Board has sanctioned Rs 4,178.13 crore for 236 km of capacity works on Southern Railway, including the Salem-Karur-Dindigul doubling and the Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines.
Odisha Assembly Told 24 Minor Girls in Department-Run Hostels Became Pregnant in Two Years
Odisha's ST & SC Development Minister told the Assembly that 24 minor girls in departmental school hostels became pregnant over two academic years, with FIRs filed in every case.
No village fully in ESA list, Kerala CM Satheesan assures Idukki residents
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan told organisations in Kattappana that no village has been entirely included in the ESA list and only forest areas will be covered.
BJP wins Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota mayoral seats amid clashes and cross-voting
BJP candidates won the mayoral posts in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota, with cross-voting and clashes reported in some contests.
Thiruvonam bumper lottery sells out all 90 lakh tickets ahead of September 26 draw
All 90 lakh tickets of the 2026 Thiruvonam bumper lottery have been sold, with the draw set for September 26 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Jenu Kuruba voices join global indigenous forum in Nairobi
Jenu Kuruba representatives from Karnataka joined indigenous delegates from 16 countries in Nairobi, where a new alliance demanded the return of ancestral lands.
Kambala to debut at Mysuru Dasara; Belagavi SIR plea rejected; Mangaluru railway shift nears
Kambala will feature in Mysuru Dasara on October 18-19; ECI officials rejected a BJP MLA's voter scrutiny plea; Mangaluru's railway region shifts to SWR; and Bengaluru police solved a decomposed body case.
Idukki to Resume Removal of Illegal Fences Blocking Elephant Corridors
Idukki district administration will resume dismantling illegal fences obstructing elephant corridors, even as farmers' groups and church leaders demand the order be withdrawn.
Tiger cub rescued from Odisha village after 15-hour standoff near Similipal
A 7-8 month old tiger cub that wandered into Khaparkhai village near Similipal Tiger Reserve was rescued after 15 hours and will be rehabilitated before release.
Karnataka to Launch 'Active Karnataka' Adventure Tourism Initiative on Sept 27
Karnataka Tourism Department will launch 'Active Karnataka – Run, Ride, Surf and Explore' on World Tourism Day, linking sporting events with tourism experiences.
Karnataka SIR hearings leave voters seeking notices and answers
Voters in Karnataka are still hunting for SIR notices and seeking clarity from electoral officers weeks into the hearing process.
DMK sues TVK Ministers for ₹1 crore over Veeramani POCSO remarks
DMK files ₹1-crore defamation suit against Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar and TVK's IT wing over remarks in the Veeramani POCSO case.
Bihar Congress march on CEO office halted as police use water cannons in Patna
Bihar Congress workers marching to the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Patna were dispersed with water cannons; the party has called a district-level march on September 28.
Feeder fault cuts power to Thrissur Medical College, surgeries suspended
A feeder fault at the substation supplying Thrissur Government Medical College has disrupted power since Thursday night, forcing authorities to suspend scheduled surgeries and other procedures.
Kerala to Appoint Special Counsel in Cardamom Hill Reserve Case, Says CM Satheesan
CM V.D. Satheesan chaired a high-level meeting in Idukki, announcing a special counsel for the CHR case, revocation of two construction-ban orders, and faster title deed distribution.
BrahMos built in U.P. keeps Pakistan awake, Shah says at trade show
Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles made in Uttar Pradesh unsettle Pakistan, citing the state's defence corridor and ODOP-driven jobs at the UPITS opening.
Kerala Orders Police Crackdown on Agencies Defrauding Jobseekers
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered stringent police action against agencies accused of cheating people with false promises of jobs and education.
Jarkiholi Backs Shivakumar for CM Post If Congress Retains Karnataka in 2028
Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi says he would not object to D.K. Shivakumar continuing as chief minister if the Congress returns to power in 2028.
Chinchurani Urges Government to Drop Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Relocation Plan
Former Minister for Zoos J. Chinchurani has opposed the relocation of the Thiruvananthapuram zoo, calling for its in-situ development and citing zoonotic disease risks.