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Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026: tough by design or default?

An exam meant to filter talent is increasingly seen as rejecting it, raising questions about fairness, design, and whether the system is identifying merit — a warning that calls for deeper reflection and timely course correction, rather than remaining a mere instance of acknowledgement

Letting the wind flow freely is the secret to cooling our cities

Slower winds can affect how people experience heat. Normally, the air immediately above the ground becomes saturated with water vapour due to evaporation. When winds blow faster, the saturated air is replaced with drier air. Slower winds, however, also limit evaporation

SC refuses to restrain Gyanesh Kumar, says can't pass order based on news report

The SC bench made it clear that any decision found to have been taken contrary to the statutory requirements governing the ECI could subsequently be injuncted.

Explained | What is relative humidity and why does it matter on a hot day?

The higher the relative humidity of air, the less you can cool yourself by sweating.

TPCC chief reiterates demand for BC/OBC column in Census-2027, assures greater political share for BCs

150 Bangladeshi nationals airlifted from J&K to West Bengal for deportation

504 Bangladeshi nationals have been identified across the Union Territory’s 20 districts 458 in the Kashmir division and 46 in the Jammu division.

Two drown in the Krishna in separate incidents in Andhra’s Krishna district; bodies retrieved

A 70-year-old cattle rearer was washed away at Madhyalanka, and a 25-year-old drowned when the boat he was fishing from with his parents capsized; his parents swam to safety

How Tagore’s songs were ahead of their time in form and feeling

The Nobel-laureate’s songs, popularly referred to as Rabindra Sangeet, are dynamic texts open to reinterpretation, allowing each generation to find new meaning in themes of freedom, love, and humanity — revisiting the Tagore’s musical oeuvre on his 165th birth anniversary

IndiGo Airfares To Increase From Tomorrow As Jet Fuel Prices Rise

The quantum of hike ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 350 for domestic flights depending on distance.

Great Nicobar project: Supreme Court rejects govt’s plea, fast-tracks HC scrutiny

The court underlined the constitutional significance of protecting the culture of the indigenous tribes inhabiting the island

Byelections in Tamil Nadu: Public holiday for Madurantakam, Dharapuram on October 6

An order said employees working in Chengalpattu, Tiruppur and neighbouring districts, but registered as voters in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies, should also be given a paid holiday.

'Can Put On Hold': Top Court To Examine Poll Body Decisions Amid Dissent Row

A PIL urged the top court to determine whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has been individually exercising powers that legally belong to the Election Commission as a whole, and, if so, to declare those actions unauthorised and take appropriate legal action.

While KPSC flounders, KEA finishes recruitment process for 7,905 posts in four months in Karnataka

Candidates, who have been waiting for government jobs for years, are expected to join the Karnataka Police within the next three months

Key Takeaways From Supreme Court's Observations On Top Poll Officer Row

The Supreme Court was hearing a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

'Need to create fear in minds of anti-social elements': What Supreme Court told police over rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR; Top quotes

The top court was hearing a suo motu case on recent rape cases in Delhi-NCR, amid a series of alleged sexual assaults reported in recent months.

Robbery At CaratLane Store In Hyderabad, Jewellery Worth Rs 2 Crore Stolen

The preliminary loss is estimated at around Rs 2 crore, though the exact value will be known only after the showroom completes a detailed inventory.

Hundreds of cyclists hit Mysuru streets for L’Etape by Tour de France

The inaugural India edition of L’Etape by Tour de France is a globally recognised amateur cycling series

'I'd Stomp On Your Head': flydubai Co-Pilot's Hate Posts Against Women

Hamam al-Hammami, 29, has been accused of nearly crashing the sharply plummeting flight with 182 people aboard in a suspected hijacking attempt last week.

Multiple schools across Delhi receive bomb threats; nothing suspicious, say police

The school administrations informed the police and fire control room and initiated safety and security protocols, said a senior police office

Minor girl with disability allegedly raped at place of worship in Nellore; accused arrested

Local residents caught the man after a call to the 112 helpline; the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights asks officials to ensure the girl gets proper care

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, poll panel over CEC Gyanesh Kumar's functioning; no interim order

Supreme Court refuses to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions in EC

Messi’s Keralam visit row: ED to register money-laundering case

Kochi unit of ED to register Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act after revelations of financial transactions worth crores in connection with the failed bid

Lost crucial evidence in Manchanda murder case due to Gurugram cops delay: Delhi Police tells SC

The Gurugram police commissioner has separately responded to the court’s September 22 order, which will also be taken up on Monday.

Sanjay Raut, Dipke demand removal of MPSC chairman

“Thousands of students from different parts of Maharashtra have been taking to the streets and are even prepared to face arrest to press for their demands linked to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC),” says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

Madras High Court dismisses as withdrawn a plea to declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutional

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, grant liberty to the petitioner, who had challenged the constitutional validity of the no-fare bus travel scheme for women, to work out other remedies available under the law

Hunt for Hashim Moosa’s logistical support network intensifies after medicines, food recovered near encounter site

The Hashim Moosa was killed in an encounter on the night of September 29-30, 2026, in the dense forested terrain near Palmaidan in the Kaivan forests of Budgam district.

J&K on high alert after Hashim Musa’s killing as intelligence inputs warn of possible terror strikes

Officials said agencies have received inputs that Pakistan-backed terror groups could attempt to target security installations, religious places, VVIPs, migrant workers and main or crowded markets.

Chhattisgarh’s forests to be linked with a global tourism model: CM Vishnu Deo

Around 44 per cent of Chhattisgarh’s geographical area is under forests. The forests stretching from Bastar to Surguja, along with the state’s rich biodiversity, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, provide a strong foundation for eco-tourism.

Opposition targets ECI over CEC immunity, appointment process and voter rolls

Opposition leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir and Farooq Abdullah have raised concerns over the Election Commission’s independence, CEC immunity and the appointment process.

How BJP’s caste math for 8 UP Rajya Sabha seats counters SP’s PDA ahead of assembly polls

With eight candidates the BJP has sought to combine representation across social groups while also bringing in new faces for the Rajya Sabha election.