Kerala allocates ₹16 crore to acquire land for 45 displaced Ayyankuzhi families
The LSGD has allocated ₹16 crore to acquire land for 45 families in Ayyankuzhi who left their homes after a 220-kV cable fire in July 2025.
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Kottayam vigilance court hands ex-DGP Thachankary four years in DA case
A special vigilance court in Kottayam sentenced former DGP Tomin J Thachankary to four years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 30 lakh fine in a disproportionate assets case.
Tezpur University student found dead in hostel; varsity to review mental health support
A fifth-semester Tezpur University student was found dead in his hostel room, with police pointing to suicide. The varsity will form a committee to review student mental health support.
UPI instalment-splitting app sparks fraud and PIN fatigue debate online
A viral screenshot of an app that splits UPI payments into ₹1,999 instalments has triggered debate over fraud flags, PIN fatigue and the new MDR rules.
Births and Deaths Amendment Act to Come Into Force From October 1
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, will take effect on October 1, tightening rules for delayed registration of births and deaths.
Woman critically injured in machete, acid attack by husband in Bengaluru
A 26-year-old woman is in critical condition after her husband allegedly attacked her with a machete and poured a suspected acidic liquid on her in Bengaluru's J.P. Nagar.
Congress Alleges Uttarakhand Rewrote 84 Tender Rules to Favour Adani
Congress accuses the Uttarakhand government of changing 84 tender conditions to hand a power project, originally meant for state PSUs, to Adani.
Banks roll out relief package for farmers in 101 drought-hit Karnataka taluks
Banks in Karnataka will offer a relief package to farmers in 101 drought-hit taluks, including a 12-month moratorium and extended repayment periods.
VP Leads Hyderabad Liberation Day Tribute at Secunderabad Parade Ground
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Union ministers honoured Sardar Patel and freedom fighters at Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Seek FRP Hike to ₹4,500 a Tonne
The Karnataka Sugarcane Growers' Association has urged the Centre to raise the Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane to at least ₹4,500 a tonne, flagging drought and mounting cultivation costs.
Chinese AI Not Advanced Enough to Perceive Frontier Risks, Says Huawei's Xu
Huawei's Eric Xu says Chinese AI developers may not yet be advanced enough to perceive the safety risks reported by leading US firms, and should balance rapid development with risk management.
NICE clears Enhertu for NHS use in England, widening access to HER2-low breast cancer drug
NICE has approved Enhertu for NHS use in England for HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, with the companies set to pursue access in Wales and Northern Ireland.
NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against LeT Commander Saifullah
A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT commander Saifullah, accused of directing attacks in Kashmir.
HAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft to IAF and Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans
HAL will deliver LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the IAF, and Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans, at a Bengaluru event.
Jagan blames Andhra govt for drought losses, says farmers lost up to ₹20,000 an acre
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges Andhra Pradesh farmers lost ₹15,000–₹20,000 an acre in the drought and were denied free crop insurance, blaming delayed State action.
267 Karnataka teachers selected as Principal (Grade I) still await appointment orders
Over 250 teachers selected as Principal (Grade I) in Karnataka government degree colleges are yet to receive appointment orders, months after selection and training.
Sambalpur Gets India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar as Mission Mausam Expands
India commissions its 51st Doppler Weather Radar at Sambalpur, Odisha, with about 40 more planned under Mission Mausam to expand forecasting and early warnings.
Palaniswami Questions New Secretariat Plan Amid Tamil Nadu's Financial Strain
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami opposes the TVK government's new Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam, citing financial stress and local impact.
Boy's body recovered from Galeru-Nagari canal; search on for father, uncle
Rescuers recovered the body of an eight-year-old boy from the Galeru-Nagari canal in Nandyal district, while the search continued for his father and uncle who were swept away trying to save him.
Gurugram hit-and-run: SIT traces accused to club, probes 2-km chase before crash
The SIT probing the Gurugram hit-and-run involving biker Shivani Chauhan has found the accused were returning from an overnight club party and chased her before the crash.