Mass detention of Delhi protesters draws scrutiny from legal experts
Several instances of protesters being picked up and taken away in buses were reported through the day, with some alleging that they were not informed of the grounds for their detention
Multiple Jantar Mantars spring up as Delhi shuts
Crackdown by police and paramilitary forces prompts flash protests near Safdarjung flyover, Dilli Haat, Raj Ghat; demonstrators sing protest songs, hold public lectures at makeshift detention centres
Internet curbs restrict access to Google Maps, hit digital payments
With navigation apps and digital payments disrupted, autorickshaw drivers lose business, while visitors struggle to reach their hotels and access booking details amid heightened security restrictions
Women police personnel lead crowd control efforts during protest
Around 3,500 women personnel, including those from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, were deployed across central Delhi; officers took the lead in negotiating with protesters and carrying out detentions
Mosques ignore Delhi Police advice on stir, leave it to worshippers
Net shutdown adds to massive disruption in capital
The mobile internet shutdown was among the largest web blackouts in the national capitals history
Modi to unveil projects worth 13,000 crore in Chennai on Sunday
Teams from IIT Madras win at quiz
More than 1,100 teams participated in the competition
Police constable arrested for black-flag protest over daughters treatment
He allegedly staged the protest to draw attention to medical negligence in the treatment of his 10-year-old daughter at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore
Dept. of Posts celebrates National Postal Week in Chennai
Goondas Act slapped on couple in Odisha woman murder case
The murder of the woman came to light when an unclaimed suitcase found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express was found to contain a headless body
Udyog Utsav 2026 gets under way
Meeting held to review special bus arrangements for festivals
In the meeting held at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam, discussions were held regarding the operation of special buses, omni buses, and basic amenities to be provided for passengers
Right-wing group members assault protesters amid heavy police presence
PM Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours
Tamil Nadu has shown that government can be corruption-free, says J.C.D. Prabhakar
Speaking at the School Voice Educational Conference, he says the live telecast of Assembly proceedings has created an awareness among the youth on being a part of the government
Bookstore in Thoraipakkam born from a mothers love for books
Shweta Subbiah and nine-year-old Adhruth co-created The Reading Elf in Thoraipakkam, which stocks books for babies to young teens
Anti-CEC protest: Right-wing group members assault protesters at Connaught Place
A group of men raised slogans backing the police, chased and allegedly assaulted demonstrators in Connaught Place amid mass detentions ahead of the planned CJP protest at Jantar Mantar; videos of the incidents drew sharp reactions from the AAP and Congress.
Draft rules for ride aggregators in six months: Madras HC to T.N. government
The order was issued while disposing of a PIL petition seeking a direction to the T.N. govt. to enforce a regulatory framework for digital aggregators
Rainwater enters ASIs C site in Adichanallur amid delay in protective shelter work
A senior ASI official blames the delay in building the shelter on procedural requirements, including obtaining approvals and completing the tender process
Will not go back till CEC resigns: CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on October 11
Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during the October 10 demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions
Anti-CEC protest: Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar for a day
As protesters struggle to reach designated protest site, students and others gather in smaller groups near INA; police detain hundreds
Minister Bindu Krishna pledges full support to survivor of alleged gang rape in Kochi
The alleged gang rape took place on October 2, 2026, at a lodge in the city
Anti-CEC protest: BKU joins stir, warns against targeting Dhruv Rathee
Delhi Police detained a delegation led by national general secretary Yudhvir Singh while it was on its way to Jantar Mantar
As central Delhi remained fortified, many individuals and groups of protesters protested away from Jantar Mantar after finding out that CJP leaders and political leaders had been detained by the police.
Farmers celebrate anniversary of first water release from Mullaperiyar dam
Top Court To Hold Special Hearing Tomorrow On Metro Closure, Protest Detentions
A bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the matters.
Visakhapatnams air was poor or worse on 41 of 60 winter days, pollution board data show
All 10 monitoring stations in Visakhapatnam breached the annual PM10 limit over 12 months; the citys bowl-shaped terrain and winter temperature inversion trap pollutants, an APPCB scientist says
Water released into Kakatiya Main Canal to save standing crops in SRSP ayacut
Officials say mobilising security arrangements to the scale seen on Saturday would not be feasible in the coming days, and that keeping protesters under detention for more than 24 hours would not be legal
Road safety awareness rally organised in Dindigul
Tirunelveli Collector inspects competitive exams coaching under Vettri Palligal scheme
Tirunelveli Collector inspects competitive exams coaching under Vettri Palligal scheme
Case registered against Pondicherry Municipality staff for demanding bribe
Case registered against Pondicherry Municipality staff for demanding bribe
Lyrical evangelist Ezra Sastry passes away
Lyrical evangelist Ezra Sastry passes away
Seven held for selling banned lottery tickets
Seven held for selling banned lottery tickets
School in Tambaram rolls out the red carpet to farmers
Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Matriculation School in Tambaram lets farmers sell their organic produce from its premises every Second Sunday
School in Tambaram rolls out the red carpet to farmers
Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Matriculation School in Tambaram lets farmers sell their organic produce from its premises every Second Sunday
Residents bat for public transport over elevated corridor in south Bengaluru
District administration to start month-long drive against encroachments from October 15
District Collector A. Kulothungan has issued a direction to the officials of the Municipalities, Commune Panchayats and Revenue Department to remove all encroachments from public places. He had recently convened a meeting of officers concerned to discuss the eviction drive
Thuvakkam to give old school benches a fresh look
Thuvakkam invites volunteers for the first drive of this kind happening on October 17 at a government school in Ambattur
Over 5,000 detained in Delhi amid anti-CEC protest
The police detains CJP founder members Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and AISA national president Neha Bora.
TUDA accelerating development to meet future needs, says Chairman
Addressing the media, Divakar Reddy says comprehensive plans are being implemented to position Tirupati as top district in the State
Former CMs Pinarayi and Mamata detained amid crackdown in Delhi
Former Bengal CM, detained near MPs flats, says she and her colleagues were treated like 'criminals; Keralams ex-CM was picked up from Kerala House; his party MP John Brittas alleges that basic civil liberties are being taken away
Two arrested with MDMA worth 2 lakh in Shabad, police uncover Bengaluru supply link
Two arrested for robbing elderly woman on pretext of SIR in Udupi
Three establishments fined for dumping waste in public places
MADITSSIA organises Madicon 2026 MSME 3.0
Apollo Speciality Hospitals completes 100 robotic-assisted surgery
Delhi protest crackdown triggers wave of demonstrations across Kochi
The CPI(M) took out protest marches following the reports of the detention of senior leaders
No force on earth can destroy AIADMK, says Udaykumar in Madurai
Thousands of pilgrims take holy dip in Rameswaram for Mahalaya Amavasai
College teachers body opposes relaxations for private varsities, UWA campus in Chennai
Jantar Mantar remains clear: New Delhi DCP debunks social media claims
The 37-second video showed the area without any protesters, debunking claims of a gathering at the venue amid heightened security in the national capital
RBI organises Currency Management Committee meeting
Bengaluru: North City Corporation to hold phone-in programme for garbage-related complaints
Ramesh Chennithala says that the State government will honour the Kerala High Courts recent directive
25-year-old woman dies after being run over by bus in Malakpet
Stalin terms Delhi police action against anti-CEC protesters an undeclared emergency
Those defending democracy are detained, while those betraying it are protected, says the DMK leader
Art teacher found dead at poultry farm in Perambalur
Anti-CEC protest: On the ground from Connaught Place in Delhi
Delhi has come to a standstill on Saturday (October 10, 2026), as security forces enforced a massive lockdown to thwart the planned protests at Jantar Mantar.
Campaign to get passenger feedback to improve amenities concludes at Tiruchi Airport
The campaign focused on improving services, cleanliness, accessibility, safety, sustainability, and responsive assistance, while fostering a culture of courtesy, and empathy
Police move hundreds of CJP volunteers to Chhatrasal Stadium holding camp
Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party allege they were taken to the stadium in Model Town without being allowed to leave, amid a wider security clampdown in Delhi
Maharashtra to soon introduce digital system for milk tracking to curb adulteration: FDA chief
Tukaram Mundhe said the FDA had begun inspecting milk collection centres across Maharashtra to check for adulteration, unsafe milk and compliance with prescribed practices
Food safety licence of restaurant near Vijayamangalam tollgate suspended
A team comprising the Designated Officer and Food Safety Officers inspected the restaurants kitchen, food storage and sales areas and found them operating under unhygienic conditions
MTC to operate last-mile connectivity buses along Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch
Signage has been put up at all eleven Chennai Metro Rail stations to direct passengers to the nearest bus stops
Enforcement Directorate arrests two in trans-national drug syndicate linked to Salim Dola
The accused have been identified as Pravin alias Nagesh Ramchandra Shinde and Brijesh Kanjibhai Moradiya, an official statement said
Delhi protest: Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police while marching to Jantar Mantar
Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal brutally taken into custody by Delhi Police, for demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Modi Ji: how many people will you put behind bars to save Gyanesh Kumar? asked Atishi Marlena
Man who cheated bank of 37 lakh using forged property documents arrested after 20 years
Police took CPI (M) leaders into custody, prevented protests, foil Chalo Lok Bhavan
Alleging irregularities in SIR and extending support to the agitation planned at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, leaders of CPI (M), CITU, Students Federation of India (SFI) and other unions gave a call for Chalo Lok Bhavan
Mettur dam level falls below 65 feet
With the water level declining and inflow remaining low, officials said the release for delta irrigation might not be extended beyond the scheduled date
Delhi protest: Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan detained
Amid the curbs and restrictions by the Delhi Police, Neha Bora, in a post on X, said, Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today
International conference on hearing health being held in Chennai
The conference, held from October 9 to 11, is based on the theme: Fostering Inclusiveness, Changing Mindsets
The agency pointed out that despite several years having elapsed since cognisance was taken, there had been no significant progress in the proceedings
The agency pointed out that despite several years having elapsed since cognisance was taken, there had been no significant progress in the proceedings
GenZ deserves better than undeclared Emer-GenZ: Tharoor slams government
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression
PM Modis Chennai visit: traffic diversions on October 11
The traffic police have urged motorists, the public, and transport operators to follow the diversion routes and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the restricted hours
76 Years of Matsya: How a Chennai restaurant keeps Udupi food traditions alive
Seventy-six years since it began, Chennais Matsya Restaurant is returning to its Udupi roots, reviving heritage dishes alongside its much-loved midnight fare and filter coffee
SWR to go live with AC traction from end-to-end on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector soon
To start with, the Zone will test one train on AC traction from end-to-end for about two weeks and extend to other trains gradally
Anti-CEC protest: Police pelted with stones near Akashwani Bhawan; two injured
Protesters continued to raise slogans against the police as personnel chased them down and shifted them to buses
Indias first cyber Trojan Horse garners eyeballs at security meet in Kochi
Titled The Trojan Project, Indias first Cyber Trojan Horse, the 25-feet tall statue of a horse, weighing approximately two tonnes, has been created by artist DaVinci Suresh
Delhi protest: Lawyers detained near Supreme Court
Delhi Police have detained many advocates who were protesting near the Supreme Court, said All India Lawyers Unions Sanjay Kumar
Delhi protest: Daily wage workers prevented from reaching workplace
The labourers and workers, who are mostly employed in small shops or construction areas did not possess any valid identity cards and were unable to prove their identity to security personnel
GTech to seek Centres intervention as U.S. Green Card curbs hit IT giants
The Ministry of External Affairs has since clarified that the suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependants
