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BusinessSep 4US consul general calls for stronger economic ties with PakistanA US consul general has called for increased economic cooperation with Pakistan. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
MilitarySep 4Rs 1 . 3 - crore Italian firm , Rs 768 - crore Ukraine arms deal : The Indian link to Estonia defence scandalAn Estonian defense scandal involving an Italian firm and a Ukrainian arms deal has an Indian connection, with specific financial figures mentioned. This points to a complex international corruption or illicit arms trade investigation.moneycontrol.com · India
WorldSep 4Self - styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj , accused of assault at CJP protest , detained after escape bid in UP : CopsAn influencer named Swatantra Bhardwaj, accused of assault during a CJP protest, has been detained by police in Uttar Pradesh following an escape attempt. This reports on a legal incident involving a public figure and public demonstration.hindustantimes.com · India
Sci & TechSep 4Over ₹134 crore spent on proprietary software at premier institutes, says open source collectiveFOSS United says the amount likely represented a fraction of public university spending on software it claims could be replaced by open source equivalentsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Former Minister and environmentalists allege corruption in Sharavathi Pumped Storage ProjectA former minister and environmentalists are alleging corruption concerning the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. This indicates potential issues of malfeasance within a significant infrastructure project.The Hindu
DisasterSep 4Nepal floods: Indian volunteers take relief to isolated communities as access remains a challengeA week after the floods, Indian volunteers are travelling up to 10 hours over damaged mountain roads to reach families who have lost homes and livelihoods, while some areas of Rasuwa remain accessible only by helicopter.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Tamil Nadu Speaker to decide on former AIADMK MLA Esakki Subaya’s resignation withdrawal plea after Budget sessionMr. Subaya, who was elected from Ambasamudram in the 2026 Assembly election as AIADMK MLA, later resigned his membership of the House on May 26 to join the ruling TVKThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 4'Attack on democracy': Congress on blast outside Manipur leader's houseThe Hindu
WorldSep 4Nine class VIII students arrested for sexually harassing schoolboy in ThoothukudiNine Class VIII students were arrested in Thoothukudi for sexually harassing a schoolboy. This highlights a serious incident of abuse among minors within an educational setting.The Hindu
DisasterSep 4UN Appeals For $50 Million For Nepal Flood VictimsChannels TV
DisasterSep 4School building collapses in Keralam’s Chalakudy, holiday averts major tragedyPortion of Chayipankuzhi Government Upper Primary School caves in; classrooms had already been vacated over safety concernsThe Hindu
WorldSep 4India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women’s cricketMandhana overtook former India captain Mithali Raj, who had been the top international scorer with 10,868 runs.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & TechSep 4No tankers since 1996: how a Vizag colony made rainwater harvesting mandatory and kept its wells wetJR Nagar near Old Venkojipalem in Visakhapatnam made rainwater harvesting pits mandatory for every building in 2010; residents say they have never needed a water tankerThe Hindu
BusinessSep 4Newsdesk too keeps pace with the changing timesFrom ticker copies to computers, The Hindu has changed over the past five decades with emphasis on newer elements and technologies and now with a focus on web-firstThe Hindu
BusinessSep 4Sustainable debt-GSDP ratio for Tamil Nadu is 23%, says economic consultant to governmentEmphasising that borrowing, per se, is not an undesirable activity, the veteran economist says it is one of the major sources of financing development projectsThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 44,500 electric buses to be procured for Bengaluru; ₹2,000 crore loan to upgrade bus infrastructure across KarnatakaTransport Minister Byrathi Suresh said the decision is part of a series of measures aimed at improving public transport services and expanding the State’s bus fleetThe Hindu
WorldSep 4EAGLE Force busts sale of e-cigarettes from two Hyderabad storesDuring the enquiry, police identified around 130 consumers in Hyderabad who had purchased e-cigarettes from the outlets. Banking transactions helped identify 351 buyers, further legal action would be taken against them.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Keralam govt. again extends accreditation period of agencies executing public worksThe initial extension shortly after the Congress-led United Democratic Front came to power had created a flutter as the list of agencies included the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative SocietyThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Why should I make a U-turn?: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on parks amendment BillThe CM said the decision was taken to respect public sentiment on Parks bill and allow for a wider discussion on the legislation.The Hindu
CyberSep 4CBI searches 89 locations across 20 States in crackdown against “digital arrest” syndicates; 3 heldPart of Operation Chakra-VI, searches aimed at tracing proceeds of fraud and identifying beneficiaries and handlers behind syndicatesThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 4What did the Supreme Court say about paid maternity leave?Why did the Supreme Court strike down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020? What did it say about maternity leave for adoptive mothers? What did the Court recommend that the Union government do regarding paternity leave?The Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Heated exchange in T.N. Assembly as Udhayanidhi Stalin questions CM Vijay’s government on law and orderLeader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin charged that law and order situation has deteriorated since the TVK-led government assumed office in MayThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 4Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s convoy security breach: kin of custodial death victim Akash Delison try to block vehicleAmong them were Rajesh Kannan (50), his wife Anandhi (43), relatives of Akash Delison, who allegedly died in police custody at the Manamadurai police station in March this year.The Hindu
DisasterSep 4Forest fire in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve doused after three daysDense growth of dry broom and lemon grass, coupled with strong winds and high temperatures, contributed to the spread of the flamesThe Hindu