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Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away; PM Modi, Union Ministers offer condolences

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 07:04
Payal Mehta was known as a hard-working journalist who covered the Parliament, the government and the BJP
Categories: National News

Hope flows anew with revival of Andhra’s Veligonda project

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 06:28
Conceived as a long-term response to the nearly four-decade fight of the people against chronic drought, depleted water resources, and fluoride contamination in parts of the region, the project aims to create a large irrigation network spanning four districts and 30 mandals, while extending drinking water facilities to drought-prone populations.
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High Court directs Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure safety of same-sex couple in live-in relationship

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 06:13
Considering the law laid down by the Supreme Court, the court said that being in a live-in relationship is a fundamental right of two adult citizens who decide to live together by choice.
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Bengal police arrest Rejinagar bypoll candidate days after Nandigram candidate Milan Pradhan’s arrest

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 05:43
The two bypolls slated for October 6 were necessitated after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vacated Nandigram, while Rejinagar fell vacant after Humayun Kabir retained Nawda upon winning both seats in the 2026 assembly election
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News in Frames | In pursuit of salt and survival

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 05:27
Thousands of workers in Prakasam’s coastal mandals depend on salt production, enduring long hours in brine and intense heat; an extended dry season has prolonged salt production this year, but overproduction has pushed down prices, leaving workers vulnerable to losses and an uncertain livelihood
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BMTC inspects 7-metre buses as it plans 200 midi buses despite past revenue concerns

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 05:14
The move comes at a time when the corporation has historically faced both safety concerns involving midi buses and financial challenges associated with operating smaller buses.
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Amid CBFC concerns, NLSIU drops screening of documentary on activist Umar Khalid

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 05:09
A student told The Hindu that the The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently highlighted that the documentary, Prisoner No: 626710 is Present, by filmmaker Lalit Vachani is not certified.
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Govt jobs to one lakh youth in Uttar Pradesh, says Adityanath

Sun, 09/20/2026 - 04:23
25-30 thousand more recruitments will take place through UPSSSC results and 20-25 thousand recruitments through the Uttar Pradesh Education Selection Commission
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What is the India-Pakistan conflict at sea about? | Explained

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 20:45
What happened on September 15 in the North Arabian Sea? What kind of vessels were involved? Was there any damage to the vessels? How did India react to the incident? What is Pakistan’s version? What is Article 10 of the 1991 Agreement that India alleged Pakistan violated?
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How will the U.S.’s Sanctioning Act affect India? | Explained

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 20:05
Why did the U.S. introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026? What does this new law say about tariffs? What particular condition impacts India’s imports of Russian oil? How could this impact India’s economy? Is there any provision for a waiver of tariffs?
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The digital recruiter | Shahzad Bhatti

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 20:04
The Pakistani social media influencer’s campaign to establish fear and clout in India has spread to 14 States, leading the Home Ministry to designate his network as a terror group
Categories: National News

Samrat Choudhary promises jobs to one crore women

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 19:46
Addressing the gathering, Samrat Choudhary said that women in Bihar are moving forward rapidly, and their growing economic, social, and political participation reflects the State’s changing landscape
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Caste Hindu candidate claims reservation through bogus community certificate, Madras High Court refuses to order release of terminal benefits

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 19:35
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy refuses to direct Chennai Port Trust to pay full pension and disburse other terminal benefits to the employee who had attained the age of superannuation after 32 years of service
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TVK regime’s experiment of having two advisers to Vijay alongside Chief Secretary, giving mixed vibes to T.N.’s bureaucratic circles

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 19:34
Apart from the two advisers, the Chief Minister is aided by a team of four IAS officers, one of whom has 30-odd years’ experience
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Bihar CM donates one month’s salary to flood victims

Sat, 09/19/2026 - 19:31
In Bihar, nearly 50 lakh people are affected by floods in 15 districts; on September 16, a central team led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bihar to assess the damage
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