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The Hindu published an explainer (Sep 28, 2026) on the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam (Thai Maman gold ring scheme) in Tamil Nadu, outlining who is eligible and how to apply. The article is a practical guide intended for potential beneficiaries and readers seeking procedural details.
A The Hindu headline (28 Sept 2026) reports that a Supreme Court-backed entity referred to as 'SIR' is facing allegations of mass deletions and internal dissent. The provided excerpt does not include the article body or further details.
The Hindu reports that the Congress party staged protests across Maharashtra demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar in relation to a matter described as the 'SIR row'. The piece (published 29 Sept 2026) focuses on the party's statewide demonstrations and their call for Kumar's ouster.
The UAE has signalled an additional $25 billion investment in India, with interest specifically in ports, energy and space sectors, according to statements attributed to Goyal. The report (published 29 September 2026) highlights a major potential capital inflow and sectoral focus, though the article provides limited detail on timelines or instruments.
U.S. prosecutors have reopened a Cornell gang rape case following public outcry, according to The Hindu (published 29 September 2026). The decision to revisit the matter was reported amid renewed attention to the case.
The U.S. and Iran have each held separate talks with mediators in what the article describes as the latest bid to end an ongoing war. The report, by The Hindu, notes these mediated contacts but provides limited operational detail about participants, location, or outcomes.
A person identified as Kappan has said that the High Court has no jurisdiction to hear a disqualification plea, a development reported by The Hindu on September 28, 2026. The report appears under Kerala news and indicates a dispute over the appropriate forum for a disqualification matter.
The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to ensure that POCSO courts have adequate facilities. The order, reported by The Hindu on September 28, 2026, is a judicial intervention focused on infrastructure and support for courts handling POCSO matters in Kerala.
Chautala has publicly positioned the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) as the only credible opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana and has targeted the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) and Hooda. The claim was reported by The Hindu on 28 September 2026.
Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to the United Arab Emirates. The report was published on September 28, 2026; the article provides no further details or official confirmation.
The Hindu published a video item titled "What did they say? Trump & Xi Jinping at the White House dinner" on September 25, 2026. The page identifies a White House dinner between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping and appears to present their verbal exchanges, but the provided page content contains mostly navigation and subscription material rather than a transcript or detailed report.
Nepal's Prime Minister has proposed creating a 'Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism' involving India and China. The Hindu article reports the proposal but provides no further details on timing, scope or follow-up steps.
The government and banks will decide the subsidy amount for UPI transactions that will continue even after the merchant discount rate (MDR) is introduced. The development was reported by The Hindu on September 25, 2026.
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah publicly thanked India and China for providing prompt aid after recent flash floods. The Hindu reported the acknowledgement in a short video piece published on September 25, 2026.
The High Court has questioned the University of Delhi (DU) about a shortage of hostel accommodation for students and described the university's response as vague. The court's query, reflected in the headline question 'What steps are you taking?', signals judicial scrutiny of DU's handling of the issue.
The Hindu article (published 26 Sept 2026) reports that the Indian National Congress is seeking calm within its Punjab unit even as unresolved problems persist ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election. The piece frames the situation as one of hoped-for stability but continuing uncertainty for the party in the state.
BRS leader Praveen Kumar has alleged that Congress leaders are 'raiding' legal properties of BRS leaders, a claim reported by The Hindu on September 21, 2026. The accessible text provided here contains only the headline and publication metadata; the article body with details is not available in the supplied content.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as India's brightest young prospect after scoring 42 runs in three matches during his debut in England and topping the run-scoring charts against Zimbabwe. Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya hails him as 'the future for India,' while head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasizes the need to give him time and opportunities before integrating him into the senior side.
Karnataka FSDA cancelled 16 pharmacy licences and suspended 8, including a Pfizer depot, as reported on 20 September 2026. The action reflects regulatory enforcement against pharmacies in the state.
A Bengaluru-Frankfurt flight was diverted and terminated after a smell was detected in the cabin, forcing the aircraft to change course and cancel the journey.