Month: September 2026

Short tunnel: Citizens group demand ecological survey and alternative alignments

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Short tunnel: Citizens group demand ecological survey and alternative alignments

Citizens have raised concerns over the felling of 1,128 trees as they have signed a petition opposing the Short tunnel project at Hebbal in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Stressing that over 21,000 people have signed a petition opposing the Short tunnel project at Hebbal, citing concerns over the felling of 1,128 trees, citizens group have requested…

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Asian Games 2026: Sawan clinches marathon silver; Tajinderpal settles for second spot; Prachi pulls off a surprise

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Asian Games 2026: Sawan clinches marathon silver; Tajinderpal settles for second spot; Prachi pulls off a surprise

Sawan Barwal came second in the marathon by bettering his own national record. | Photo Credit: ANI A day that began with the longest competitive distance in athletics, producing one of the most precious medals for India, ended with questions around selections and accountability of absentee athletes that overshadowed the impressive performances of those who…

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Consistency is the biggest thing for us, says West Indies captain Hope

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Consistency is the biggest thing for us, says West Indies captain Hope

West Indies cricket team captain Shai Hope during a press conference at Greenfield International Stadium ahead of the first ODI cricket match against West Indies, in Thiruvananthapuram on september 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran West Indies cricket isn’t exactly going through a great time. It hasn’t, for a long time. But ahead of…

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Someone has to be answerable: AFI on Jyothi, Praveen pull-out

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Someone has to be answerable: AFI on Jyothi, Praveen pull-out

Praveen Chitravel. File | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout The Athletics Federation of India has taken a dim view of the absence of hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel from their respective competitions in the Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday (September 26, 2026). While Jyothi did not start, Chitravel turned up, only for…

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Sri Lankan ruling party delegation to visit India, meet BJP leaders

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Sri Lankan ruling party delegation to visit India, meet BJP leaders

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Tilvin Silva. File | Photo Credit: ANI A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will be in India for a five-day visit from September 27 to October 1, 2026. The delegation is led by JVP general secretary Tilvin Silva….

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Study material on Narayana Guru to be included in school and college text books: Madhu Bangarappa

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Study material on Narayana Guru to be included in school and college text books: Madhu Bangarappa

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa inaugurating the Narayana Guru Jayanthi celebrations at Kalamandira in Mysuru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Study material on Narayana Guru’s life, writings and social contributions will be incorporated into school and college text books, said Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa here on…

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Asian Games 2026: My aim now only is to throw 22m or above at Olympics, says Toor

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Asian Games 2026: My aim now only is to throw 22m or above at Olympics, says Toor

India’s Tajinderpal Singh Toor celebrates after winning the men’s shot put silver during the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on September 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Tajinderpal Singh Toor came into the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as a two-time defending shot put champion, favourite for a third and one of India’s brightest hopes for…

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It is not a case of Jaiswal being treated unfairly, he needs to wait for his opportunity: India batting coach Kotak

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It is not a case of Jaiswal being treated unfairly, he needs to wait for his opportunity: India batting coach Kotak

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak during a press conference at Greenfield International Stadium ahead of the first ODI cricket match against West Indies, in Thiruvananthapuram, on September 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran If a batter of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s talent cannot find a place in the Indian ODI team, that says a lot about…

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JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas officially flagged off

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JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas officially flagged off

The Cross Country Rally has 140 competitors in the fray. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The sixth edition of the J&K Bank presents JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas was officially flagged off here on Saturday. The Cross Country Rally (CCR) — with 140 competitors across Moto, Extreme and TSD (time, speed, distance) categories — will…

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