SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 31    C

The Hindu

Cities / The Hindu

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

10 Oct 2026 5:35 pm
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.

10 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 5:16 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 5:09 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Aged, sedimented pipelines hit water-carrying capacity in Kochi

Studies conducted by French firm SUEZ to assess the condition of Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipelines have found significant deterioration in pipelines in several localities

10 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 4:41 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 4:40 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Anti-CEC protest in Bengaluru: AISA students detained at Freedom Park before march

The protesters were planning to march to the office of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, located a few hundred metres from Freedom Park, but were detained by Bengaluru Police even before they could begin their peaceful protest.

10 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
ED moves Telangana HC seeking speedy trial in money laundering cases against YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

The agency pointed out that despite several years having elapsed since cognisance was taken, there had been no significant progress in the proceedings

10 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 2:40 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
Anti-CEC protest: Over 100 AISF, AIYF cadres arrested during procession in Chennai

During the scuffle, a protester sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment

10 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Operation Thelima makes headway in Kozhikode district

Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes

10 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
Anti-CEC protest: Tushar Gandhi detained on way to Mumbai protest at August Kranti Maidan

Despite the detentions, Tushar Gandhi and other organisers said they would continue their protest and appealed to people to reach August Kranti Maidan on Saturday (October 10) afternoon.

10 Oct 2026 12:54 pm
Family rejection, hunger and a court battle: Hyderabads Ruth John Paul becomes Indias first transgender PG doctor

I am feeling very happy. It is a matter of pride for me and my community. It is a great achievement in my life, says Ruth John Paul

10 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Caste discrimination during SC mans burial: Commission seeks report from Erode Collector, SP

It also sought a report on disciplinary action taken against the police and Revenue Department officials who allegedly failed to take preventive measures during the incident

10 Oct 2026 12:32 pm
How diet food in Kochi got yummy

With subscription-based providers offering healthier alternatives, Kochi has joined the Fit Foodie trend, making diet food fun and tasty

10 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Anti-CEC protest: SFI members, lawyers detained in Delhi ahead of CJP protest

The Delhi Police denied permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, citing security considerations and procedural requirements

10 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
TVKs bypoll victories a verdict on four months of good governance: Minister Arunraj

On the protest by mid-level health workers, K.G. Arunraj said they should have submitted their demands to him or the Health Department Secretary before resorting to agitation

10 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Delhi protest: Left leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan, Brinda Karat detained

Ahead of the proposed protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Jantar Mantar, several Left leaders were detained in New Delhi

10 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Delhi protest: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Ratna Singh detained

This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of todays peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site, reads the CJP statement

10 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Anti-CEC protest on October 10: Police, security forces throw wide net across New Delhi

Security forces started blocking more roads along key roads like Janpath, Ashoka Road, police personnel and security forces held debriefing sessions with large numbers of officials who were seen carrying tear gas munitions

10 Oct 2026 11:12 am
'Black Emergency' imposed in the country: AAP

AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj said the protestors only want to raise their issues in a on-violent way, but heavy deployment of forces creates an environment of fear.

10 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Anti-CEC protest: Contempt plea filed in Supreme Court on continued transit shutdown in Delhi

Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi said the shutdown was in clear violation of the October 9 order of the Supreme Court, which had emphasised that the authorities must not cause any hardship or suffering to ordinary commuters through a blanket ban

10 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Jantar Mantar protest : Delhi police issues traffic curbs at 30 locations; Read to check the full list

Delhi Police has imposed traffic curbs at 30 key locations. Commuters bound for railway station or airport should keep extra time in hand. Read to check the full list

10 Oct 2026 10:44 am
Kochi Corporations move to put a leash on serial RTI abusers triggers backlash

Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the move went against the spirit of the RTI Act, which does not prescribe any ceiling on the number of applications that can be filed

10 Oct 2026 10:37 am
Dhruv Rathee detained ahead of protest at Jantar Mantar

Dhruv Rathee was staying with his parents at a flat in Central Park Vihar when police personnel reached the residence and took him to an undisclosed location in Gurugram

10 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Delhi Police expects 7,000 protesters; security personnel told to exercise restraint

Personnel have been directed to detain those arriving to participate in the protest and shift them to designated detention centres

10 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Delhi Police detain at least 100 with criminal records in overnight ops. ahead of CJP protest

Those detained from across 15 districts were suspected of joining the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar, sources said

10 Oct 2026 7:39 am
Visual artist Angel-Rose Oedit Doeb turns pink rice into an archive of Indian and Surinamese identity

Amsterdam-based artist Angel Rose explores ancestry, pop culture and cultural memory through pink rice, archival images and objects in her latest work, now showing in Delhi Post October 3 HL: Spotlighting the work of Amsterdam-based visual artist Angel-Rose, whose practice explores ancestry, pop culture and cultural memory through pink rice, archival images and objects. Her latest works were on display at Method, Delhi.

10 Oct 2026 7:26 am
No meat, big money: Inside Indias lucrative boom in upscale vegetarian dining

From seven-course Thai tasting menus to eggless Japanese shokupan, restaurateurs across India are rethinking vegetarian dining, showing how premium ingredients, thoughtful menus and a focus on clean eating are attracting a broader and more loyal clientele

10 Oct 2026 7:19 am
24-hour Internet shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar protest, IT Ministry issues takedown advisory

Social media platforms have been instructed to take down 'content having potential implications for public order'

10 Oct 2026 5:22 am
Delhi protest LIVE updates: CJP's call for 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' turns capital into a fortress

Authorities have taken several measures ahead of the protest, including internet curbs in parts of Delhi, the shutting down of markets and Metro stations, and the cancelling dozens of trains bound for the capital.

10 Oct 2026 4:58 am