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16 Sep 2026, 10:57 GMT

Satheesan says CPI(M)’s extended State committee meeting, which concluded in Kozhikode on Tuesday, seemed to ‘deny the real reasons’ for LDF’s ‘historic defeat’

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16 Sep 2026, 10:56 GMT

Meanwhile, defence counsel Lalit Bindal argued that Mr. Bainsla had already been in police custody for 24 hours, during which time the scene could have been recreated

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16 Sep 2026, 10:54 GMT

Trial scheduled to commence on October 15, 2026. Accused also seek restrictions on entry of media personnel and the public to the court hall during trial as well as on taking their photographs

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16 Sep 2026, 10:39 GMT

Ahead of the Meenakshi temple’s 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Madurai’s food, crafts and history — discover the Saurashtrian heritage of its hand-made sungudi, the jasmine markets of Mattuthavani and Villapuram, the origins of jigarthanda, the evening buzz of Teppakulam, Nayak-era landmarks and some of the city’s best vadas.

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16 Sep 2026, 10:36 GMT

What is the new UPI MDR system? Who will have to pay the charges? Which transactions will remain free? How much could banks and payment platforms earn?

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16 Sep 2026, 10:34 GMT

Retired State government employees with a service of more than 10 years but less than 18 years would be eligible under the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS).

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16 Sep 2026, 10:27 GMT

In a press release, the Government said that this decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage

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16 Sep 2026, 10:23 GMT

In my letter to the Trust dated September 16, I specifically requested the Trust to make available the approved list of the final 16 candidates and records relating to their interview attendance, candidate-wise evaluation records, the relevant portion of the Search Committee’s report and recommendations, activist Amitabh Thakur said

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16 Sep 2026, 10:17 GMT

Ending nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government on September 15 introduced a 0.4% fee on transfers worth more than ₹2,000 made to merchants through UPI from October 15

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16 Sep 2026, 10:15 GMT

India lodged a protest over the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unprofessional’ conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea

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16 Sep 2026, 10:10 GMT

Relaxation for non-uniform posts runs till September 30, 2027; a separate order extends the two-year concession for uniformed services by a year

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16 Sep 2026, 10:07 GMT

The case traces back to April 5, 2025 when Atala was arrested by the ANC following a raid at his apartment in Siolim in North Goa

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16 Sep 2026, 09:57 GMT

Expressing concern over the move, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) urged the government and BIS to immediately review the decision and retain the existing charge pending stakeholder consultation

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16 Sep 2026, 09:54 GMT

As part of the exercise, CJP representatives will visit tribal schools and inspect the facilities and infrastructure

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16 Sep 2026, 09:41 GMT

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were earlier provided under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act have been incorporated under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Rules

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16 Sep 2026, 09:39 GMT

Keralam is facing a severe power crisis, leading Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to announce emergency measures. Congress-led UDF govt is now collaborating with eight States and power agencies to secure immediate electricity and develop a revised power policy for long-term energy security even as KSEB has imposed power restrictions due to supply shortages

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16 Sep 2026, 09:39 GMT

Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks came after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia and extend existing sanctions on Iran

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