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CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Pinarayi Vijayan says ED’s charges shows a ‘shared political agenda’ between BJP and Congress

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL‑Exalogic payoff case reveal a shared political agenda between the BJP and Congress. He noted that while non‑BJP parties have accused the ED of being a tool of the Centre, Congress leaders in Kerala appeared to back the agency’s actions against CPI(M) leaders.

Tamil Nadu temples in a deplorable condition, says HR&CE Minister Ramesh

He accused the previous DMK government of failing to maintain temples across the State

CM accepted our demands, and an agreement has been undertaken: Haryana Nagarpalika Karamchari Sangh

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Palghar hospital violence: MLA’s son, 13 others arrested; HC slams lax, ‘ridiculous’ probe

The action taken by the Palghar police appeared to be merely superficial and seemed to have been carried out in a manner that would ultimately benefit the accused, the High Court said

Keralam launches scheme to assess services for elderly as state rapidly ages

Kerala's government launched the Elder‑Friendly Office Certification (EFOC) scheme to evaluate the accessibility of public offices for senior citizens. The initiative, announced by the Chief Minister's Office, aims to create a uniform certification system across the state’s rapidly ageing population.

BRICS Business Forum: On women-led businesses, Iran and UAE are on the same page

At the BRICS Business Forum, Iran and the UAE jointly advocated for stronger networks and strategic integration of women‑led enterprises across the bloc, urging the creation of a B2B matchmaking platform. Delegates highlighted that women head roughly 80% of BRICS MSMEs and called for better market access, financing and cross‑border partnerships.

‘Reading kept me going’: Noida stir accused who cracked NET

An accused participant in the Noida protests, currently detained in Greater Noida jail, has cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) while serving his sentence. He said that extensive reading of study material and literature helped him succeed.

Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accompanied by Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi and Imran Reza Ansari, attended an exhibition organized by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. The gathering, held at the invitation of Iran’s ambassador, also included a scheduled interaction with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in the city for the BRICS summit.

Leather godown gutted near Ambur

The police said that an electrical short circuit could have been the reason for the accident

House burgled in Ranipet

The rear door of the house was damaged by suspects to gain access to the house

Texas judge rules TikTok misled users on child safety feature

According to the ruling, Texas said TikTok told users it would remove ​content that violated its Community Guidelines, ⁠but internally ‌classified some of that material as "hard ​to find" ​rather than "do not allow," allowing it to ⁠remain on the platform. Judge Cory Liu agreed ​that the practice violated the state's consumer ​protection law.

Genuine colleges alone will get fee reimbursement, says Revanth

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that fee reimbursement will be released to genuine colleges in a phased manner, allocating ₹200 crore each month to meet the ₹2,500 crore target. He also accused the previous BRS administration of selective fee hikes and misuse of vigilance probes against colleges.

T.N. Congress leaders must explain stance on ED, says M.H. Jawahirullah

Congress leader M.H. Jawahirullah called on Tamil Nadu Congress officials to clarify their position on the Enforcement Directorate after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay cited ED documents to allege corruption against the DMK in the state assembly. He noted that national Congress leaders have accused the ED of being used by the ruling BJP for political vendetta.

Sri Venkateswara University launches e-studio

Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati inaugurated a new e‑studio for recording lectures and digital content, with Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Tata Narasinga Rao presiding over the ceremony. The facility, funded under the RUSA scheme, also coincided with the university receiving multiple ISO certifications and a virology lab accreditation.

KEA: Police constable recruitment results announced in record time

The Karnataka Examinations Authority released provisional results for the City and District Armed Reserve police constable written exam within five days, setting a record for speed. The answer key was posted on September 7, objections were accepted until September 9, and a revised key was issued on September 10.

Putin takes `40%` aim at G7, says BRICS accounts for more than half of global growth

Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin contrasted the bloc's economic performance with that of the G7, saying the seven-member grouping accounted for 29 per cent of global GDP and just 18 per cent of growth over the same period.

Putin takes a dig at 'so-called' G7, stresses BRICS nations' 40% share of world GDP

Putin said that over the last five years, more than half of that growth has been accounted for by BRICS, whereas the G7 has only accounted for 18%.

Congress unable to digest India's progress, spreading negativity over BRICS: BJP

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress and other opposition parties of spreading negativity about the upcoming BRICS summit, claiming they cannot accept India’s recent progress. He contrasted the current situation, with all BRICS leaders in New Delhi for the 18th summit, with the perceived decline during the 2011‑12 UPA tenure.

Odisha drafts anti-witch-hunting policy with special courts, time-bound trials

Odisha’s proposed anti-witch-hunting policy seeks special courts, time-bound trials, immediate rescue and rehabilitation of victims, and strict police accountability.

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