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Govt Medical Colleges Record 88.11% MBBS First-Year Pass Rate
Paderu Government Medical College recorded a pass rate of 92 per cent, followed by Government Medical College in Kurnool at 90.80 per cent, Machilipatnam at 88.67 per cent and Rajamahendravaram at 88 per cent.
France Erupts In Clashes & Protests; Teargas Fired In Paris, Clashes In French Cities | WATCH
France deployed around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide, but thousands of protesters returned to the streets as the country entered another weekend of demonstrations. In Montpellier, protesters marched despite restrictions on demonstrations in the city centre before tear gas filled the streets. In Nantes, police used water cannon and tear gas as riot officers pursued demonstrators. Thousands also marched through Paris under a massive security presence, while tensions were reported in Marseille. French authorities dramatically reinforced security after the previous weekends violence, vandalism and looting. By mid-afternoon, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said 135 people had been arrested nationwide. The movement began with high-school students demanding better conditions before expanding to include grievances over wages, pensions, living costs and public services. Despite protest restrictions, business closures and one of Frances largest police deployments, demonstrators returned putting the governments increasingly forceful strategy back at the centre of the confrontation.
Wind speed may go up to 130 kmph, say weather experts; IMD issues red alert for 13 districts on Otober 27 and 28
Social security, welfare fund board pensions in Keralam to be distributed from October 26
The Keralam government has sanctioned 1,081 crore for the distribution of the social security pensions and the welfare fund board pensions
Gadag Police Trace Missing KRIDL AEE To Mumbai
The police formed special teams under the guidance of Gadag Deputy Superintendent of Police Murtuza Khadri and gathered technical information to trace him.
Jamia shifts classes online amid ongoing strike over student polls
Delhi government school student found with severe burn injuries on campus, dies; probe under way
Three injured after speeding car rams them in Otteri
The Kilpauk Traffic investigation police have filed a case and are searching for the driver of the car
Street lights repaired, security stepped up at Astha Kunj park a month after 17-year-olds gang rape
Utpal factor: Babush vows to contest Panaji
NT Reporter Panaji Panaji MLA and Revenue Minister Atanasio Babush Monserrate on Saturday declared that he remains steadfast in his decision to contest the Panaji Assembly seat in the forthcoming elections, dismissing speculations surrounding recent political developments within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Monserrate affirmed that he has no intention of leaving the BJP, asserting []
Six election officials removed in U.P. after SP flags voter list errors
SRM Medical College holds national geriatric summit
Healthcare challenges require collaborative, technology-ledsolutions, says Health Secretary
He was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industrys TN MedClave, 2026
BJP says textbooks meet quality norms; AAP seeks lab testing
Association questions DPH over gag order for govt. doctors
Citizens and experts discuss ways to boost Chennais climate resilience
Participants discussed the importance of strengthening heat action planning, improving public awareness and using research and local data to identify vulnerable communities
1856 portrait of New York's first licensed Black lawyer sold for $230,400
A photograph that fetched $882 at a New York auction last year has now been identified as a portrait of George Boyer Vashon, the first licensed African American lawyer in New York State. Experts recognized its historical significance, leading Sotheby's to auction it for an astonishing $230,400, far surpassing its initial estimate. This revelation underscores the profound impact of historical context on art valuation.
Despite SIR, Poll Rolls Anomalies Galore In Egmore
Siva Gunasekharan, general secretary, Annai Education and Social Service Trust and longtime resident of Choolai, who had raised these issues in a complaint to the Prime Minister's Office in September 2024, said the same discrepancies persisted in the electoral rolls published after the SIR.
Man arrested with 66 kg of firecrackers in Rohini
Corporation RDCs inspect drain cleaning across Chennai
Delay in government order for free bus travel causes difficulty for men with disabilities
NT Reporter Panaji The state government is considering setting up a data centre in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday, while stressing that such projects require careful consideration given publicsensitivities. Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Farmagudi-based Goa College of Engineering (GEC) held at Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula, the Chief Minister said []
1,471 cases of illegal vehicle rentals in Goa
Amresh Parab Panaji The Goa Traffic Police have booked an average of one case per day since 2023 against private vehicle owners illegally renting out two- and four-wheelers, primarily to tourists visiting the state. According to police statistics, a total of 1,471 cases of unauthorised private vehicle rentals have been registered over the past 45 []
Ohio court upholds bank's right to foreclose after 3 loan modifications
In a recent decision, an Ohio appeals court upheld the foreclosure ruling against Sandra Doberdruk, stemming from her unpaid mortgage. Doberdruk's financial troubles escalated after her husband's passing in 2009, despite her attempts to modify her loan thrice. Wells Fargo eventually moved forward with foreclosure after missed payments, and the court ruled that her late husband's estate was not a necessary party in the proceedings.
Residents flag safety risk as silt removed from canals piles up along city roads
Residents complain of rats and snake skins found in sludge after desilting work; Mayor R. Priya had earlier said that leaving silt unattended on roadsides would defeat the purpose of desilting
Missing KRIDL engineer traced to Mumbai after 40 days
According to the police, Mr. Parvez was found near Bandra railway station on October 22, following an extensive search across Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
Lionel Messi and Punk Rock Icon Patti Smith Honoured at Spains Prestigious Awards
Football legend Lionel Messi and punk rock icon Patti Smith were among eight laureates honoured at the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo, Spain, on October 23. Hosted by Spains Princess Leonor, the ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions across science, culture, technology and the humanities. Smith, widely known as the godmother of punk rock, surprised attendees by performing her song Wing a cappella after delivering her speech. Messi was recognised for his extraordinary football career, having amassed 48 titles and won 35 trophies with FC Barcelona before leaving the club in 2021. Each laureate received 50,000 and a sculpture designed by Catalan artist Joan Mir.
Missy Elliott Receives Icon Award as Stars Unite to Support Dancers Impacted by Cancer
Missy Elliott was honored with the Icon Award at the 2026 Gala of the Stars hosted by Dancers Against Cancer in Beverly Hills on Thursday. The groundbreaking rapper and multi-Grammy Award winner was introduced by music legend Janet Jackson, who celebrated Elliott's remarkable contributions to the industry.
Europe's Unrest Spirals As Riots, Stone-Throwing and Police Clashes Spread Across Cities
Europe is witnessing a fresh wave of violent protests, with clashes between demonstrators and police erupting across Albania, Belgium, Italy and France. As anger spills onto the streets, fears are growing over the scale of the continent's mounting unrest.In Albania's capital, Tirana, protesters hurled stones at police, while officers deployed water cannons during demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The protests have been fuelled by allegations of government corruption, unemployment and poor education standards. The unrest has also drawn attention to a controversial luxury tourism project linked to an investment firm founded by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.Meanwhile, Brussels witnessed clashes between police and student protesters, while Turin saw demonstrators confront riot police amid Italy's wider cost-of-living crisis. In France, police fired tear gas during fresh protests in Lyon and Nantes.
BRS hits back at govt., terms as lies claims on energy, water for irrigation
Former energy minister Jagadish Reddy rejects Congress argument on YTPS location
Same Name Appears 10 Times On Voter Roll. 5 UP Poll Officials Get Notices
The Samajwadi Party had alleged that the name of a person was registered 10 times in the electoral roll of Azamgarh constituency.
All 27 Students Safely Evacuated After Moving School Bus Catches Fire
The fire was brought under control before the bus suffered major damage: Reports
Class 12 Student Killed, 4 Friends Hurt After Speeding Car Overturns
The deceased was identified as Naren, son of Babu of MMDA Colony in Arumbakkam. According to police, Naren and four of his schoolmates went to Tambaram, borrowing a friend's car.
Chennai Corporation readies drones, zonal control rooms ahead of heavy rain forecast
GCC is coordinating with other departments and monitoring reservoirs and waterbodies in the suburbs, including Poondi, Puzhal, Cholavaram, Kesavapuram and Thervoy Kandigai, in real time
French Open: Sindhu sets final with world no. 1 An Se Young
P V Sindhu secured her place in the Super 750 finals after a closely contested match against Hina Akechi. The match took place at the French Open and lasted for an hour and 13 minutes. Sindhu won the match with scores of 21-10, 20-22, and 21-16. This victory marks Sindhu's second Super 750 final this year, following her Japan Open win. She will now compete against Korea's world No.
Farooq Abdullah's comments on Pakistan and Kashmir draw flak
Heavy rain to hit Chennai, northern, delta and western districts on Sunday: IMD
Isolated places in Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall and have been issued red alert; Till 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, rainfall occurred at around 80% places over Tamil Nadu
Probe Agency ED Moves Top Court Against Quashing Of NewsClick Case
The agency contended that high court quashed its case without examining the money laundering case, and there was an inordinate delay of five months in the pronouncement of the judgment.
Daughters inheritance rights cant be defeated by limitation: J&K and Ladakh high court
Elderly Woman Dies After Pushed To Ground During Family Dispute Near Perungalathur
The deceased Naseema Bee, 62, was a resident of Kamarajar Street in Perungalathur: Reports
Set to expand cabinet, J&K CM Omar Abdullah asks hopefuls not to mob or spam him
CM Naidu Directs Officials To Prepare For Cyclone, Conserve Resulting Rainwater
Fisheries department said in view of the cyclone, most boats have returned to their landing centres. 91 of them are yet to return but are heading towards their respective coasts.
Europe Protests Turn Violent: Police Beat, Kick Protesters As Belgium, Italy Witness Fierce Clashes
Violent clashes between police and protesters were caught on camera in Brussels and Turin, Italy, on October 24, as demonstrations over education conditions, rising living costs and government policies intensified across Europe. Footage from Brussels showed officers hitting and kicking a protester as others fled, while demonstrators attempted to barricade a road and set objects on fire. In Turin, protesters hurled objects at riot police, who responded with baton charges. The unrest comes as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government tightens security following riots in Milan, while students, truck drivers and other groups protest economic pressures across several European countries.
Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbapp will face off in a vital match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. This match occurs shortly before the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday night. Yamal has been impressive this season, helping Spain win the World Cup and excelling in club play. Mbapp has also shown his scoring prowess, helping his team remain competitive.
The touristification and casino fication of Panaji
DR. LUIS DIAS Touristification and casinofication sound like made-up terms, but they have unfortunately entered our lexicon. Touristification is the process where a neighbourhood, city, or region transforms from a place for local residents into a space designed and consumed primarily for tourists. The word was coined in the 1980s, and was initially used as []
Thai Airways To Operate Additional Daytime Flights From Chennai
The airline, which currently operates daily flights between the two cities during the night, will operate the additional services four days a week Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Nobel for molecular handedness
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat Hold your hands together and then try placing one over the other with both palms facing down. However you turn them, they cannot coincide perfectly. Many molecules possess this same property: their mirror images contain identical atoms joined in identical sequences, yet their spatial arrangements differ. This molecular handedness lies behind []
Law and order situation in T.N. is in an extremely dire state, says Palaniswami
Listing several incidents, he questions the inaction of the government
Pain is fundamental, but suffering need not be
Frederick Noronha Old age isnt a battle. Old age is a massacre. Thats how Philip Roth described it in his short novel Everyman. Roth strips away the romanticism of aging. He frames the gradual loss of health, energy, and peers not as a heroic fight we can win, but as an inevitable, systematic dismantling of []
My father pushes me to become a better player, says Tagenarine
Minister Reviews Monsoon Preparedness At Kumbakonam
Later, he inspected K.M.S. Nagar, Dr. Moorthy Road, Seka Urani land, Fatima Nagar and Darasuram vegetable market.
Telugu brothers steal the show, set social media abuzz with finishing act against New Zealand
West Graduates Constituency: Counting staff told to ensure transparency
Returning Officer for the Karnataka Legislative Council West Graduates Constituency election K.M. Janaki has urged vote-counting supervisors and assistants to ensure transparency and accountability at every stage of the counting process
Health Department to create four Regional Director of Medical Education posts
The creation of an Additional DME (Research) post at the directorate in Chennai has also also been proposed for coordinating and strengthening research activities, says a recent official communication from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research
Murder Accused On Bail Held In Punjab After 2 Years By TN Cops
The Korattur police, belonging to the Avadi commissionerate, went to Punjab on Friday: Reports
GCC Sets Up Zonal Control Rooms, To Use Drones To Monitor Flood-Prone Areas
The Corporation has also intensified mosquito control operations, deploying 3,700 field workers for fogging and spraying larvicides in areas where stagnant water could lead to mosquito breeding.
Over 70 Trapped, 35 Lakh Lost: Police Crack Down On Jubilee Hills Pub Dating Scams And Violations
Over 70 pub-goers have reportedly fallen into dating app honey traps and lost over 35 lakh in five months.
A soldier, a citizen, a son of the soil
JOHN AGUIAR Brigadier Ian St. John da Costa belonged to a generation that witnessed Indias transformation from a young nation into a confident republic. A soldier, writer, administrator, and community leader, he lived a life defined by duty first to his country in uniform and later to society in civilian life. Born on September []
With Donald Trump approval ratings touching historic lows, he has left little doubt, despite his public claims to the contrary, that he sees the straight line voters are drawing between his foreign policy and their cost of living.
Over 2,000 Form Human Chain at Tank Bund Demanding Scrap of SIR, Sacking of CEC
The human chain was co-organised by a wide range of civil society, human rights, farmers, dalit, youth and student organisations.
PRAJYOT MAINKAR Indias ornamental fish industry made the news this month for an odd reason. The government values it at about Rs. 3000 crore at home, yet exports totaled just Rs 16.94 crore in the latest year on record. The gap isnt peculiar to India. Live ornamental fish worth roughly $350 million cross borders each []
Dharavi man booked for filing 24 voter roll objections in a single day, exceeding ECI limit
BMC further alleged that the applications contained false and incorrect information, prompting authorities to initiate legal action
Police Stop BRS MLAs From Visiting Kannepalli Pump House
Legislators protest after officials insist on Chief Engineers permission
TN Seeks Industry Partnership In Healthcare
Tamil Nadu is seeking stronger partnerships with industry and healthcare institutions to develop technology: Reports
Stepwells Offer Partial Relief To Water Crisis
The groundwater department cautioned that storing water in a step well did not necessarily mean groundwater was being replenished.
Oct. 31 Deadline For School Education Govt Staff To Declare Assets
Officials must now upload their asset and debt declarations directly through the IFHRMS Kalanjiyam mobile application.
Five Youth Held For Bike Racing In Royapuram
Public had complained that five persons indulged in bike racing and dangerous driving, causing fear among commuters.
Students mark 90th anniversary of Temple Entry Proclamation
They distributed copies of the proclamation in houses and public spaces on Saturday
T.N. awaits Centres response to letters regarding Chennais existing and proposed airports
The State governments letter in August asked the Centre to replace the AAI as the airports operator; in September, it sent a letter asking for a pre-feasibility study on two sites Gummidipoondi and Cheyyur shortlisted for Chennais second airport
Iran increasingly targeting Americans, says US Spy Chief
US national intelligence chief Jay Clayton indicated that Iran has intensified its targeting of US citizens. Following this, Washington ordered non-essential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia for safety concerns. This decision was made amid heightened attacks from Yemen's Houthis against the kingdom. These attacks have occurred almost daily this month, including one that was particularly deadly.
Saudi issues 'potential danger' warning for Mecca, Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency issued warnings of potential danger for several western provinces including Mecca. The alerts concerned major cities like Jeddah, Taif, and Yanbu and were quickly rescinded. Residents were advised to seek safety as Yemeni Houthis targeted the kingdom's infrastructure in recent conflicts. Interceptions of ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu were reported on the same day.
Advocate Enrollments Commenced In Telangana Bar Council
The committee comprised Samula Ram Reddy, chairman of the Bar Council of Telangana; vice-chairman Venkat Yadav Chalakani and BCI member G. Kiran Kumar representing Telangana.
India May End Up Buying $15 Bn Worth Oil From Venezuela This Year
The Trump administration has been pressuring India to cut its purchases of Russian crude, accusing India of financing the Ukraine war
Suspected drone-like object found in Kana Chak
Jammu Tawi, Oct 24: A drone-like object was found lying in a paddy field in the Kana Chak area of Jammu district on Saturday, officials said. An official told the news agency that the object was found lying in a paddy field in Makhyal village of Kana Chak. He said locals soon informed the police, [] The post Suspected drone-like object found in Kana Chak appeared first on Northlines .
Donkey Milk Finds Demand In North Telangana
The practice of drinking donkey milk has continued for generations in the erstwhile undivided districts of Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar and Medak, as well as neighbouring Nanded district in Maharashtra.
PF Near You To Be Conducted On Tuesday
All concerned are requested to kindly make use of the camp for assistance: Regional PF Commissioner
P.B. Siddhartha College signs MoU with Tech In to enhance students employability
Another worker succumbs to injuries in Vellore; cracker unit owner arrested
Collector P.S. Leela Alex handed over 4 lakh ex-gratia from Chief Ministers Public Relief Fund to family members of the deceased workers
School Employee Arrested In Jhansi For Alleged Rape Of Minor
A private school employee in Jhansi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The incident came to light after the distressed student attempted suicide on Sunday, leading her family to discover the ordeal. The accused, Surendra Pal, faces charges under the POCSO Act, and an investigation is underway.
Lula, Bolsonaro trade barbs over cost of living in final debate before Brazil runoff
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a heated debate on cost of living. Both candidates aimed to win over undecided voters ahead of a tight election runoff. Bolsonaro criticized Lula's past while emphasizing his proposals for security and welfare. Lula defended his minimum wage increases and highlighted progress in reducing hunger in Brazil.
MP Liquor Deaths: Congress Claims Hooch Tragedy, Admin Awaits Viscera Test
The local administration however denied the allegation saying that the deaths of people, reported in the village of Chandana, were due to different reasons, not linked to spurious liquor.
Police bust clandestine separatist module, 4 women among 6 held
Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said that it arrested six people, including four women, for their alleged involvement in a clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen in Bandipora district In a statement issued to the news agency, a police spokesman said that the investigations revealed suspected links of the [] The post Police bust clandestine separatist module, 4 women among 6 held appeared first on Northlines .
Locals bid farewell to Durga idol at Chorbagan with a heavy heart
Emotional scenes unfolded when the Durga Puja idol was taken out of the pandal for immersion. People brought out a candlelight procession in memory of the deceased at the Durga Puja Pandal on October 17. 19 people had lost their lives in the stampede
Sumangala Steel commits 2.8 crore for scholarships for 70 engineering students
A total of 70 students received scholarships at the fourth edition of Sumangala Steels Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer initiative
Residents demand demolition of encroachments on pathway, hold protest
Panchayat officials said that District Collector N. Priya Ravichandran would be informed of their demand
4th Line Between Chengalpet-Guduvanchery On Fast Track
The total distance is 30 km and it will be carried out in two phases: Reports
Farmer Found Dead In Finance Office, Police Probe Underway
A farmer who borrowed Rs 10,000 was found dead in a private finance firm's office in Nanded. Police have registered a murder and kidnapping case against the firm's owner and two others. The family alleges the farmer was assaulted and then hanged, with the company demanding Rs 70,000 for the original loan.
CM Revanth: TG To Unveil Aerospace And Defence Policy 2.0 Soon
The policy would align with the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, he told the curtain-raiser for the Raksha Expo 2026 here on Saturday.
AI Avatar Of IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu Unveiled At GDG DevFest 2026
The avatar, described as Telanganas AI Minister, was developed by TensorGo using its HumAIn platform under the guidance of Sai Krishna, IT adviser to the minister.
Teachers death in Pinakota vehicle blast exposes lack of transport in Agency villages
Teachers allege that they face difficulties in reaching schools located in interior villages, where transport facilities are inadequate and road connectivity is poor
