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Police hold Open House events, showcase weapons, drones, and tech for students in Prakasam and Nellore districts

The events were organised as part of the Police Commemoration Weekcelebrations

26 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Economist Parakala Prabhakar joins anti-SIR protest in Hyderabad; seek CECs resignation

Economist Parakala Prabhakar joined actor-activist Prakash Raj and citizens at Hyderabads Tank Bund on October 24 for a human chain protest against the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Protesters demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, the revocation of the 2023 appointment law, and the complete scrapping of the SIR to protect democratic integrity.

24 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
Economist Parakala Prabhakar joins the human chain protest at Tank Bund in Hyderabad against the SIR

Economist Parakala Prabhakar joined a human chain protest at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 24, alongside citizens demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

24 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
John Brittas seeks Presidents intervention as JNU students hunger strike enters 17th day

John Brittas said the hunger strike, which began on October 3, followed the university administration's alleged failure to address the student community's genuine and longstanding concerns

19 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
What is Ankita Bhandari murder case? Timeline of events and VIP angle explained

Ankita Bhandaris parents have been demanding that the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be delayed.

15 Oct 2026 10:46 am
Vijayawada hotels see low occupancy despite rush for Dasara and two other events

Hoteliers say most devotees return home by evening without staying in the city

14 Oct 2026 11:35 am
Slew of events planned in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in centenary year

The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physicians extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of listening to the patient, examining at the bedside, thinking before ordering a test, and finally, and dwelling on the fundamental question of what it means to be a good physician in an age of extraordinary technology

10 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
CEC protest: Political leaders, students and social activists detained across India

Thousands of protesters, including leaders, activists, and lawyers, were detained nationwide demanding the CECs resignation and the rollback of electoral roll revisions.

10 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
India initiates anti-dumping probe on Pen-G, salts from China

The DGTR, which agreed to the companys suggestion for 2025-26 as the period of investigation, said there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the PUC is being dumped into the domestic market by exporters from China.

10 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
Government wont allow monopoly in any sector in India: Scindia

Scindia was responding to billionaire SpaceX CEO Elon Musks comments on oligarchs blocking Starlinks satellite Internet service in India

9 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Watch: U.S. visa shock, trade tensions: Is India turning to middle powers? | Worldview

India-U.S. relations face fresh strains as trade talks stall, visa restrictions target Indian companies and tensions over Russian oil persist. In this episode of Worldview, we examine the roadblocks to an India-U.S. trade deal and why New Delhi is deepening partnerships with Europe, Canada, Africa and other middle powers to diversify its trade and strategic options.

9 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
India Post serves nearly 20 lakh Cheyutha pension beneficiaries every month

Telangana Circle operates through 36 Head Post Offices, 759 Sub Post Offices and 5,424 Branch Post Offices, supported by 6,514 departmental employees and 10,623 Gramin Dak Sevaks, says CPMG D.S.V.R. Murthy

9 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

Flights were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia, including a missile fired towards Riyadh International Airport.

8 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
India exposes Pakistans doublespeak at UN, says world has not forgotten 9/11, 26/11, Pahalgam attacks

India on October 7 exercised its Right of Reply in response to the Pakistan representatives statement in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on the Agenda Item: Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

8 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Air Force Day: President, PM Modi lead nation in extending greetings to Indian Air Force personnel

Air Force Day is observed on October 8 to commemorate the establishment of the IAF and the sacrifices made by air warriors

8 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Press Council of India reconstituted; 13 members nominated

The PCI is headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (retd) and it has 14 members, including five MPs, six representatives from newspaper owners and three experts from the Bar Council of India (BCI), University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Sahitya Akademi

8 Oct 2026 8:06 am
Aged 71, a Chennai resident travels to top-tier international sports events, freezing iconic sporting moments

Chennai resident Seshadri Sukumar kickstarted a career in sports photography, mid-life, turning his back on the familiar and the comfortable, including a long career in the banking sector, and that has made all the difference. He is right now covering the 20th Asian Games in Japan

4 Oct 2026 9:52 am
Frame SOP governing participation of elephants in temple events, religious functions, Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu government

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order that the draft SOP must be placed before the court on October 30, 2026

1 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Asian Games 2026: India breaks down stubborn Korean defence, reaches final

Ishika and Salima sound the board in the space of four minutes to put the team one step away from gold

30 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Watch: Indias power crisis: Is private capital paying? | Business Matters

Last week, the Indian government invoked emergency provisions under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, directing private industries operating captive power plants to run at full capacity and supply surplus electricity to the national grid. Why were these emergency powers invoked, and what does this mean for Indias power sector?

30 Sep 2026 9:18 pm
Asian Games 2026: India faces first big test as final spot beckons

The in-form team runs into Pakistan in the semifinal; Harmanpreet & Co. will be wary of the Sufyan threat

30 Sep 2026 9:18 pm
Watch: INDIA bloc plans protests, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal | Above the Fold | Sept 30, 2026

INDIA bloc announces protests against SIR and steps up its demand for the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

30 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
Pilot attacked in flydubai altercation Indian, say sources

At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation, reads a press statement by flydubai

30 Sep 2026 7:54 pm
BJP attacks INDIA bloc over SIR row; alleges alliance is fragmented

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the INDIA bloc fell apart even before its meeting on the Special Intensive Revision issue, citing the absence of Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal

30 Sep 2026 7:52 pm
Rainfall over India during monsoon season fourth lowest since 2001: IMD

While normal rainfall during the monsoon season is 868.6 mm, this year it was 759.4 mm over India, the IMD said

30 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
What are the new guidelines set by IN-SPACe for Indian and foreign hosted-payloads | Explained

IN-SPACe releases guidelines for hosted-payloads, detailing authorisation rules for Indian and foreign entities, security, ITU filings, and regulatory compliance

30 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
Watch: INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Election Commission over rolls

INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests and demands the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.

30 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
Killing of Moosa by Indian security forces is a serious blow to LeT ecosystem: MHA

With Moosas killing, the entire group of four senior LeT Commanders operating in the UT since 2022, and responsible for sensational attacks stands neutralized, reads the MHA statement

30 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
INDIA bloc breaking, Rahul as its leader rejected: Shivraj Chouhan

The Congress, in the meeting, asserted that the opposition stands united to protect the Constitution from epeated assaults of the Modi government, including its vote chori gameplan to remain in power

30 Sep 2026 4:40 pm
U.S. to impose visa restrictions on Indian travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration

Announcement by the U.S. State Department spokesperson cited efforts to cut off alien smuggling networks and explained that the policy is global and applies even to Visa Waiver Program qualifiers.

30 Sep 2026 11:41 am
CMC organises events to mark World Heart Day

Ranipet Collector N. Priya Ravichandran was the chief guest

30 Sep 2026 1:04 am
Waves of rain: on Odisha and intense rain events

Odisha must prepare for repeated bouts of intense downpour

29 Sep 2026 1:02 am