Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform precise knee replacements

The stage is set for the grand finale of Chennais biggest U-15 football tournament

Youth held for stealing from army quarters in Teynampet

The road to gender equity in courts

The gender imbalance in the higher judiciary can be corrected if there is a national-level competition for judicial appointments

CMRL headquarters at Nandanam receives IGBC Platinum Certification

CMRL completes twin tunnels linking Panagal Park, Kodambakkam

Tunnel boring machine Pelican makes breakthrough after boring a distance of 2,076 metres; construction started more than a year ago

INDIA bloc MLAs praise State governments response to Karur tragedy

MoU signed to expand access to advanced liver transplants

Stalin inaugurates gas insulated sub-station in his Kolathur constituency

Doctors stress need to raise awareness on breast reconstruction

Congress starts announcing candidates for Bihar polls before finalising seat-sharing deal

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday night started announcing its candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections even before finalising the seat-sha

SC sets aside A.P. HC order, tells trial court to hear YSRCP leaders bail plea

We are dismayed at the order passed by High Court. We do not approve of it, says Bench

SWR to operate two round trips of special trains between Bengaluru and Karwar for Deepavali

Importance of nurturing innovation among students stressed

Boy with chronic heart ailment undergoes transplant

National conference on cybersecurity to be held in Mysuru on Oct. 17

Intense rainfall over many parts of Tamil Nadu to continue this week

Simultaneous withdrawal of Southwest monsoon and onset of Northeast monsoon likely today. Chennai, its neighbouring districts to receive heavy ra

Karnataka: VISL sets up eye check-up camp for its employees

Meropi primed to deliver in feature event

HC notices to State govt. over Sadar festival

Workshop on PM-FME scheme for women SGHs conducted in Karnatakas Mandya

Letters to The Editor October 16, 2025

India set to unveil its first longest underwater tunnel, located in..., to reduce travel time from 6 to 1.5 ho

India is working on building its first underwater tunnel below the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The tunnel is 15.6 km long and is designed as a tw

Madurai Mayor Resigns Amid Alleged Rs 200-Crore Property Tax Scam

Madurai Mayor and DMK leader Indrani Ponvasanth has resigned from her post amid allegations of a multi-crore property tax scam.

Refugees and infiltrators: On different yardsticks for Indias refugee community

India needs a refugee policy document that is non-discriminatory

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers during government shutdown

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown

Somireddy Attends Consecration Ceremonies

Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy said he was delighted to take part in the divine events held in Kantepalli and assured that he would extend his supp

US Think Tank Sends Indian-Origin Defence Expert Ashley Tellis On Leave

Indian-origin foreign policy scholar and defence strategist Ashley J Tellis, considered one of Washington's leading authorities on South Asian se

Seat-Sharing Not Announced, Congress Releases Some Names For Bihar Polls

Several leaders of the Congress, including its state president, got tickets for the assembly polls in Bihar on Wednesday, when the leadership als

Bid to smuggle diamonds foiled at Kochi airport

Finance Minister presents First Supplementary Estimates for 2025-26

Navigating the global economic transformation

India and the Global South can collaborate and construct a new economic deal that works for all nations

Medical Council Expired, Hospitals Run Without Regulatory Body

Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association urges state to reconstitute Clinical Establishments Council for safety and compliance

US Woman Accused Of Killing Ex's New Girlfriend After Being Blocked On Social Media

Thompson changed into Hodgson's clothes, attempted to clean the scene and discarded evidence.

No Match for Bengaluru in Infrastructure, Human Resources and Innovation: DK Shivakumar

On Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's post on X regarding the infrastructure of Bengaluru, Shivakumar said that the image of the state and country was being t

US Air Force Boeing aircraft faces mid-air emergency, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth likely on-board, claim

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he expected further pledges, noting that $2 billion already had been committed through the mechanism.

Association of University Teachers opposes Private Universities Amendment Bill

Govt To Fast-Track Settlement Of Sada Bainama Cases

Thirteen officers who were promoted from deputy collectors to special grade deputy collectors called on the minister at the Secretariat on Wednes

Syrian leader seeks reset in Russia relations in Putin meeting

Russia was a key ally of Assad during the bloody 14-year Syrian civil war, providing vital military support that kept his forces in power.

Credit guarantee may be doubled, fee reduced for well-run MSMEs

In an exciting development for the entrepreneurial landscape, the government is contemplating a significant increase in support for micro, small,

Plane carrying US Defense Secretary Hegseth makes unscheduled landing due to windshield crack

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's aircraft made an unexpected landing in the United Kingdom. A crack in the windshield prompted the unscheduled st

Durgapur gang rape: After initial criticism, victim's father apologises to 'mother-like' Mamata

KOLKATA: Two days after claiming that West Bengal is under Aurangzeb's rule, the father of the Durgapur gang rape victim on Wednesday described C

Leader of Madagascar's military coup says he is 'taking the position of president'

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has stepped into the spotlight as Madagascar's new president, asserting a military rule that will last up to two ye

Keon King arrested in connection with kidnapping of Miss USA Hopeful Kada Scott

Miss USA hopeful Kada Scott is missing. Keon King faces kidnapping charges in her disappearance. Scott was last seen leaving for her nursing home

Evolution, revolution: On the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025

The economics Nobel is a nod to freedom and innovation

NCLAT rejects Korea trade insurance insolvency plea

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an insolvency appeal. Korea Trade Insurance Corporation filed the appeal against Amrit

The critical factor in Indias clean energy ambitions

Geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and global competition highlight the urgency of building a self-reliant supply chain for critical miner

India-Indonesia maritime exercise from Oct 14 to 17

In a showcase of maritime collaboration, the Indian Navy is teaming up with Indonesia for a significant naval exercise in Visakhapatnam, aptly na

TCS, Employees' Union Hold Talks After Protests Over 20,000 Job Cuts

A conciliation meeting between the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union and Tata Consultancy Services management was held, following allegatio

Happy Bosss Day 2025: learn how to recognize and cope with toxic bosses for a healthier workplace

Happy Bosss Day 2025 shines a spotlight on the powerful role leaders play in the workplace while reminding employees how to navigate challenges l

25 transgender persons consume 'phenyl' in Indore; hospitalised

INDORE: Around 25 people from the transgender community in Indore claimed to have consumed phenyl together on Wednesday night after which they we

Central Information Commission directs Southern Railway to share income details of official under RTI

The employees estranged wife had sought the salary particulars for pursuing a maintenance case

8 days after suicide, IPS officer cremated in Chandigarh

The tragic passing of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar has raised questions and concerns as he was cremated following an autopsy, a mere eight d

Tamil Nadu Challenges Governor's Bill Referral In Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court challenging what it described as the Governor's illegal and unconstitutional decision to r

Weather, demand keep fruit inflation at five-year high

As fruit prices climb to unprecedented heights, families are feeling the pinch in their wallets. With inflation averaging a staggering 13.2% in e

McIlroys tryst with Delhi: The Northern Irishman makes his India debut at DGC today

Rory McIlroy will not use his driver at the Delhi Golf Club. He expressed admiration for Indian culture and a love for Test cricket. McIlroy hope

Anam Leela Adopts Family of Bandarupalli Village Under P4

During a meeting at the Atmakur municipal office, Leela Kaivalya extended financial assistance and assured full support to Malleshwari's son Bomi

Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking

Amidst ongoing trade tensions, President Donald Trump is considering the termination of cooking oil trade agreements with China. This potential a

Horoscope today 16 October 2025: Moon in Virgo square Uranus stirs emotions and surprises which zodiac signs will face sudden twists in love, money, and destiny?

Horoscope today brings powerful cosmic energy and bold emotions. The Moon in Leo boosts confidence, passion, and creativity for every zodiac sign

Maharashtra Forest Minister's 'Admission' On Keeping Deer Fawn Sparks Row

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has stirred a controversy after a video surfaced showing him purportedly acknowledging that he had once k

UP: Rahul Gandhi to meet family of Dalit lynching victim in Fatehpur

Lucknow: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will on Friday meet the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man who was allegedly lynch

Doctors Without Borders Permanently Closes Its Emergency Center in Haiti's Capital

The emergency center had originally opened in the Port-au-Prince neighborhood of Martissant in 2006, but was forced to move to Turgeau in 2021 fo

'Bright Future Ahead': Afghan Foreign Minister Wraps Up India Visit

The six-day visit of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India concluded on Wednesday, with the Taliban-appointed Minister return

After HR, Amazon plans to layoff in this major department - check if you are affected

Amazon layoffs 2025: Amazon is gearing up for fresh job cuts. The company plans to reduce its human resources division by up to 15 percent. Layof

SC allows green crackers with curbs in Delhi-NCR

In a progressive decision, the Supreme Court has given the green light for eco-friendly firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Delhi and NCR.

Leopard Found Dead Near Srisailam Temple

He noted that the animal had a severe head injury, suggesting the wound could have caused its death.

Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

Indian, Indonesian Navies Commence Joint Maritime Exercise

The four-day exercise from October 14 to 17 brings together INS Kavaratti, an anti-submarine warfare corvette from the Eastern Fleet under the Ea

Uttam Calls For Foolproof Paddy Procurement Plan

Officials at the field level must remain vigilant. No farmer should be made to wait for hours at procurement centres. Basic amenities such as wat

Ukrainian officials meet with US weapons manufacturers before Trump-Zelenskyy talks

In a pivotal meeting, Ukraine's government engaged with leading American defense contractors, expressing a strong desire for cutting-edge militar

Can Bangladesh give Australia a run for its money?

Modi: Bihar's 2nd Diwali on Nov 14

Asks voters not to forget RJD's jungle raj

Darkness To Daylight: The Difficult Journey Ahead For Freed Hamas Hostages

The last 20 living hostages released by Hamas are beginning a difficult path to recovery that will include rebuilding a sense of control over the

Railways to build high-speed corridors, launch Vande Bharat 4.0; minister warns poor-quality suppliers

Indonesia Oil Tanker Fire Kills 10, Injures Nearly Two Dozen

MT Federal II blaze on Batam island shipyard marks second fatal incident on the vessel in five months

Ambulance driver, his associate held for assaulting PU student in Bengaluru

Not The Opportune Time To Cut Rates Says RBI GOV In Oct Policy

I vote to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent. The intent of policy is nevertheless to continue facilitating growth-enabling conditions

Bihar polls: BJP announces third list of 18 candidates

In the third list, BJP has fielded Satish Kumar Yadav from Raghopur Assembly seat to take on former Deputy Chief Minister and RJD Leader Tejashwi

Kavitha to Launch Janam Bata from October 25

Kavitha said she would spend two days in each district to interact with people and understand local issues.

HC imposes cost on Madurai Corporation for not taking necessary steps for proper waste disposal at Smart Fruit Market

There is no effective and structured waste disposal system hence the fruit vendors, having no designated waste disposal area, are throwing waste

Iran prisoners stage protest, hunger strike against executions: activists

Iran is the worlds second most prolific executioner after China, which is believed to execute thousands each year although no precise figures are

Jeep-maker Stellantis to invest $13 bn in US

Stellantis is taking a giant leap forward with a groundbreaking investment of $13 billion in its United States plants over the next four years. T

BJP Announces All 101 Names For Bihar, Releases 3rd List Of 18 Candidates

Late on Wednesday night, the BJP announced its third list of 18 candidates, taking the total count of declared candidates to 101, also the number

Top Maoist Leader Surrenders With 60 Cadres

The surrender of Rao, who carried a bounty of about Rs six crore, is seen as a major blow to left-wing extremism in the country.

LDF takes out rally, holds public meeting in Perambra

Senior CPI(M) leader accuses Cong. activists of assaulting Perambra panchayat president without any provocation

Terror ecosystem whitewashed Pakistans sins: LG Sinha

Says culprits wont be spared; NOKs of 250 sufferers given appointment letters Srinagar, Oct 15: Assuring full support and assistance to terror vi

Multilateralism must be main focus of COP30: Bhupendra Yadav

India and Brazil are aligning on key goals for the upcoming COP30 climate talks in Belem. The focus will be on multilateralism and putting climat

Stringent NSA Invoked Against Main Accused Of 2024 Sambhal Violence

Police on Wednesday invoked the stringent National Security Act against the alleged mastermind behind last year's communal violence here over a c

Himanshu Singh Leads Gujarat Giants to Crucial Win over Tamil Thalaivas, Move to Seventh

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar from 7:30 pm onwards.

Durgapur gang rape: Survivors male friend remanded in 7-day police custody; total arrests rise to six

A male friend of a gang rape survivor in Durgapur has been remanded to seven days police custody, bringing the total arrests to six. Police are r