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Collector Announces ₹600-Crore Plan for Drainage, Sewage Treatment Plant in Prodattur
The District Collector of Prodattur, Sreedhar Cherukuri, has unveiled a ₹600-crore infrastructure initiative centered on modernizing the town's drainage networks and establishing a sewage…
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Against Gen Z NEET-UG Protesters Under Article 142
New Delhi — In a sweeping affirmation of constitutional rights, the Supreme Court on September 1, 2026, quashed first information reports (FIRs) registered against…
House prices head for historic 10% drop as fourth interest rate hike looms
UK house prices are on track to fall by as much as 10% by early 2027 as the Bank of England prepares for a…
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Over Reported Friction With Pete Hegseth
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has officially submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, marking another significant leadership transition at the Department of Defense…
Sami Tamimi Releases Recipes for Warm Musabaha and Turmeric‑Nigella Seed Flatbreads
Chef and food writer Sami Tamimi has published new recipes for musabaha, a warm chickpea dip he describes as a “rubbly cousin of hummus,”…
Idaho's $20.8 Million Wildlife Underpass Project Nears Completion to Protect Deer Migration on US Highway 30
A $20.8 million wildlife crossing infrastructure project in southeast Idaho is set to open this fall, providing a dedicated underground passage for deer and…
Scientists Lowered Ontario Lake pH for 17 Years; Lake Trout Population Remains Below Half Its Former Level
A 17-year experiment on a remote Ontario lake has produced what researchers describe as a cautionary tale for environmental restoration: even decades after water…
ISKCON to hold four‑day Janmashtami celebrations
BENGALURU — The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has announced plans for a four‑day Janmashtami celebration, the festival marking the birth of Lord…
Ganesha Idols Made Out of Plaster of Paris or Painted with Chemical Colours Are Banned: Mysuru District Administration
MYSURU — The Mysuru district administration has issued a new directive prohibiting the creation and immersion of Ganesha idols crafted from plaster of Paris…
AU felicitates retiring physical education professor Vijay Mohan
Andhra University has officially honored Professor Vijay Mohan on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Physical Education, recognizing decades of dedicated…
Academic Community Mourns Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath
Kerala's academic leaders and researchers have expressed profound grief over the passing of Israeli crystallographer and 2009 Nobel laureate Ada Yonath, whose groundbreaking work…
Textile Mills in Tamil Nadu Start Investing in Modernisation
Tamil Nadu's textile industry is undergoing a significant transformation as mills across the state ramp up investments in modern equipment and technology upgrades, marking…
Karnataka Moves to Revise Drought-Hit Taluk List After Fresh Surveys, Citing Central Norms
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Parameshwara announced that the state government will revise its list of drought-hit taluks following…
Russia's G20 Invitation to the United States Draws Sharp European Criticism
The Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors are convening for a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, under the rotating G20…
Janine Sonis Scores as 63,000 Fans Witness Denver Summit's 6-1 Victory Over Chicago
DENVER — Janine Sonis scored in the 13th minute, helping the Denver Summit secure a 6-1 victory over Chicago in front of 63,000 fans…
Life after Maga: the group offering an ‘exit ramp’ for rightwingers questioning Trumpism
Strong Opening Summary A newly formed organization, the “Exit Ramp Initiative,” has launched a nationwide outreach program aimed at conservatives who are increasingly uneasy…
Hunting gang arrested for killing and selling deer meat in Pathanamthitta
A hunting gang was arrested after killing a deer and attempting to sell its meat in the forest near Athumpumkulam in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala,…
Rahul Gandhi to visit Nashik on Wed; his 2nd trip to Maharashtra in 11 days
Rahul Gandhi, a senior Congress leader, will travel to Nashik on Wednesday, concluding a 10‑day training programme for newly appointed district Congress chiefs and…
Shelly Launches $49.99 Security Camera That Doesn't Require a Subscription
Shelly, the smart home device manufacturer known for its line of connected switches and sensors, has entered the home security camera market with a…
Sony’s new party speakers have more bass, more LEDs, and more connectivity
Sony unveiled three tower‑style party speakers that expand its ULT Power Sound lineup with larger enclosures, additional connection ports, and upgraded lighting and low‑frequency…
Raygun: Breaking Badly review – the ridiculed Olympic B-girl gets the last laugh … and it’s a total joy
On September 1, 2026, Guardian International published a review of a new Netflix documentary that follows Raygun, the breakdancer whose performance at the Paris Olympics drew…
I Had No Love for Myself … Now I Have Peace': Ryan Caldwell's Journey Back From the Edge
Former Ireland rugby international Ryan Caldwell has said he has found a measure of peace he once thought unattainable, after years battling addiction, depression…
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Sets 15‑Day Deadline for Survey of Encroached Lands in KRS Backwaters
Mandya Deputy Commissioner S. R. S. Patil has directed the Deputy Director of Land Records to complete a comprehensive survey of illegal encroachments on…
Priyank Kharge Seeks Change in Centre’s Drought Declaration Norms
Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has urged the central government to revise the norms used to declare drought‑affected areas, saying…