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Chennai traffic police hold helmet awareness rally

A reflection on two songs and their nationalisms

Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries

SRMIST signs MoU with South Koreas Jeonbuk National University

Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes

Tamil Nadu to get four more weather radars in next few years: IMD

Pfizer-Sankar Foundation eye camp screens 1,113 patients

TNPDCL works out modalities for engaging private manpower agencies to read electricity meters

Food and beverages industry maintaining a growth rate of 10% annually

10 government hospital mortuaries across T.N. to be strengthened at a cost of 8 crore

UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor

Two held in 1,417-cr. investment fraud case

Unique Exports and associated entities mobilised funds from 35,759 investors on promise of high returns from agricultural exports, says ED

Redeployment plan could reduce doctor posts in government hospitals: association

Tamil Nadu govt. to set up 1,000 more automatic rain gauges this fiscal

Northeast monsoon to bring normal to above normal rainfall over southern parts of T.N. and Kerala: IMD

NGO alleges fraud in affiliation process of private teacher education colleges

Varsity officials raise concern over plan to build memorial on University Union Grounds

Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sport

Saudi Arabia says flydubai co-pilot who tried to crash Israel-bound jet transferred to UAE; Trump alleges copilot linked to Iran

Asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Tehran if it was behind the attack, Mr. Trump said, Oh they'll be hit, very hard, don't worry.

Eight arrested for financial fraud in Puducherry

Book on the Ramayana and the Yogasutras launched

CJP's protest seeking CEC's resignation to begin today

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for nationwide protests starting Friday. The protests will focus on demanding the re

Number plate violations on the rise on Chennai roads

Delhi Police Tighten Security Ahead of Planned Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police have intensified security measures and installed barricades along Tolstoy Marg and surrounding roads in central Delhi in anticipatio

35-year-old man held for killing wife in Mangadu

Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: 345.6 kg of Cannabis Seized in Cotton Fields

Gujarat police seized 345.6 kg of cannabis valued at 1.72 crore, hidden among cotton crops in Himatnagar. Arrests made in ongoing investigation.

What does Mahatma Gandhi mean to you?

As India marks Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, we ask people from different walks of life what Mahatma Gandhi means to them. From his ideas of non-v

Big Blow to Land Grab Attempt on Lord Jagannath

In a significant ruling that reinforces the protection of temple properties, the Odisha Board of Revenue has ordered the restoration of valuable

India is proud of Captain Smit Machchhar for saving so many lives says Civil Aviation Secretary

NACFS elects new national leadership

Pilot Tried To Crash Plane: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Reconstructs Flydubai Mid-Air Drama

There was no way this plane was going to get through the Israeli security cordon, says Abhijit Iyer-Mitra as he reconstructs the alleged cockpit

Warring quits as AICC seeks truce in Punjab unit

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned from his position as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president after high command pressure. His resign

Gandhi Jayanti wishes 2026: 50 wishes for Instagram captions and WhatsApp status messages

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 wishes: Celebrate October 2 with these 50 messages for Instagram and WhatsApp. The collection features 25 Instagram captions

West Bengal Government Issues Alert Over Fake Calls Impersonating Governor

The West Bengal government warns citizens about fake calls claiming to be from the governors office and unauthorized use of his image. West Benga

AP Extends Liquor Shop Application Deadline To Oct. 6

Andhra Pradesh extended the deadline for applications for 807 liquor retail shops under the 2026-27 excise policy to October 6.

Court Rejects Anantha Babus Bail Plea

He said the examination of key witnesses had already been completed and the remaining witnesses were only experts and investigating officers, lea

Jagan Questions Naidu Over 34% BC Quota

He questioned whether Naidu had discussed the issue with the Centre and urged him to use his influence as an NDA ally to persuade the Union gover

Elon Musk returns to US govt, this time to advise on future wars

Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian, which focuses on studying future warfare for the Pentagon. Alongside Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingri

NIA arrests UAE-deported financier for targeted killing of VHP leader in 2024

Harwinder Kumar, a UAE-based accused, was arrested by the NIA for his role in the targeted killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Vikas Prabhaka

No Eligible Voter to be left behind: CEO

Srinagar, Oct 01: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting with District Election Officers and EROs for the enrolment

Six Colleges, Four Hostels Take Part In Week-Long Bhagat Singh Jayanti Events In Vizag

The celebrations concluded with a prize distribution ceremony at AVN College on Thursday.

First image of Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar emerges

First image of the Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar mid-air has emerged. The incident occurred aboard Flight FZ

Other than outrage: On women, unsafe public spaces

Restrictions on women cannot be the answer to unsafe public spaces

Pune Recovery Officer Granted Bail in Women

A Pune recovery officer accused of embezzling 5.69 lakh from womens savings groups has been granted bail by the court. Pune Recovery Officer Gran

Indiramma House Costs Soar As Sand, Brick Prices Rise

A shortage of sand bricks in Nalgonda has pushed prices up 50%, increasing construction costs for beneficiaries of Indiramma housing.

Business Standard poll: RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps in October meet

RBI may raise repo rate by 25 bps in October as higher crude prices raise inflation risks, while resilient growth could prompt an upward revision

Have no issues in my body, feeling good again: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Inter First-Year Students To Face 20% Internal Assessment

The CVR will apply from the 202627 academic year, and colleges have been directed to follow them while implementing the revised assessment patter

Youth ran for India

Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the more than 6,000 participants in the Kashmir Marathon-Run for Unity had run

Araku Coffee Earns Global Recognition, Says GCC Chief

GCC chairman Kidari Shravan Kumar said Araku coffee, cultivated by tribal farmers in the Agency region, has gained national and international rec

Handloom Bazaar Showcases Andhras Craft Heritage: NTR District Collector

NTR district collector G. Lakshmisha inaugurated a Handloom Bazaar in Vijayawada showcasing traditional weaves and handicrafts from across Andhra

Inter-state drug network busted in Srinagar, 8 arrested, huge hauls seized

2.19 lakh capsules, codeine, heroin-like substance, Rs 85.75 lakh cash, gold worth Rs 2.2 Cr, pistol recovered Srinagar, Oct 01: Srinagar Police

India's manufacturing PMI hits 7-month high in September as domestic, export demand strengthen

Indias manufacturing activity accelerated to a seven-month high in September, with the HSBC PMI rising to 55.1 from 52.8 in August as stronger do

October Chinese Horoscope 2026: Every animal sign gets one moment that could change everything

The Monthly Chinese Horoscope opens with Fire Rooster energy. On October 8, the energy shifts to the Earth Dog. The first week of the month is es

Flying Was Not Smits First Choice

Give personal life equal importance it will help you fly longer, he advised aspiring pilots.

Census repeats 'Nishakt' term used in 2011, activists object

Disability rights activists have raised concerns over the term 'nihshakt' used in Census 2027. They argue that this term is derogatory and contra

Swiss President to visit India as FTA with EFTA marks first anniversa

Swiss President Guy Parmelin is set to arrive in New Delhi next week to celebrate the first anniversary of a pivotal trade agreement. This marks

Brazil football team arrives in Kolkata

Iran offers to allow nuclear inspectors if sanctions are eased

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi proposed nuclear inspectors' access to bolster stalled peace talks with the US. While discussions continue

No fuel supply restrictions imposed across retail network: Nayara Energy

The company said it was ensuring fuel availability across its network after Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said private retailers would be tol

Donald Trump approval ratings fall to alarming level ahead of November 2026 US midterm elections: Only 17 per cent of American adults now approve Republican President

Donald Trump approval ratings: Only 17 per cent of U.S. adults approve of the Republican president's handling of the cost of living. Just 26 per

Release diesel stocks or face ban: US to France & Germany

The Trump administration has urged Germany and France to reduce their emergency diesel reserves to alleviate rising global fuel prices or risk a

Better infra needed to bring international cricket to J

Assures full support for stadium development across UT Srinagar, Oct 01: BCCI president Mithun Manhas on Thursday assured full support for the d

Modi, Global Leaders Hail Pilot

Injured pilot Smit Machchhar praised for helping avert a mid-air catastrophe

SCR Chief Leads Cleanliness Drive At Vizag Station

He inspected drinking water booths, waiting halls, catering stalls, foot overbridges and track beds.

Bhogapuram Airport Alerts Job Seekers About Fake Recruitment Rackets

The cautionary follows reports of fake entities offering jobs with the new airport.

Trina Braxton husband dead: Von Scales cause of death revealed; here's what happened to the entrepreneur

Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television personality Trina Braxton, has died at 58. A representative for the Braxton family confi

Technology, youth talent key to innovation and building 'Viksit Bharat': Tripura CM

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that technology and the talent of the state's youth must be comb

Special Voter Registration Drive Kicks Off in Gujarat This October and November

Gujarat launches a special voter registration campaign with camps on four Sundays to enroll eligible citizens and first-time voters. Special Vote

PM Modi Releases Book On Landmark UPSC Judgments In New Delhi

PM Modi released a book by UPSC and NALSAR featuring 100 landmark judgments shaping public employment and public service commissions in India.

12 AP Government Hospitals in AP Get State-Level Swachh Awards

As many as 12 government hospitals and health centres in Andhra Pradesh have received Swachh Andhra State-Level Awards 2026 as part of the Swarna

Bengal weighs pooling closed PSUs, sick firms for land bank

West Bengal is preparing to create a land bank from closed Central PSUs, State PSUs, and sick industries. Several parcels of land have been ident

Boxing-WBC heavyweight champion Kabayel's first defence confirmed for Duesseldorf on November 28

Germany's Agit Kabayel will

Michael Jordans jersey sells for $12.3 million, while his Ferrari vanished from public view for 24 years before fetching a record $2.7 million

A remarkable jersey donned by basketball icon Michael Jordan fetched an astounding 9.3 million at auction, setting a new benchmark in sports memo

Sher-e-Duggar Lala Hans Raj Mahajan: A Life Dedicated to Social Service

On his 160th birth anniversary, a remembrance of the Dogra stalwart who championed social reform, education and the welfare of the underprivilege

Weather today October 2: Rainfall and thunderstorms likely across multiple states, check forecast

Weather today October 2: Several states are likely to experience rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, with heavy rain forecast in parts of sout

Techie Held For ECIL Crash, 7 Injured

The impact left several workers injured. Ajay, Bipin and Rajesh suffered serious injuries and were admitted to hospital, while the others sustain

Irani Cup: Matter of great joy, says BCCI chief Mithun Manhas on crickets return to the Valley

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 1 (IANS) BCCI President Mithun Manhas said the return of a high-profile cricket match to the Valley after almost fou

Support Grows for Baba Ramdevs Controversial Statement on Muslim Ancestry

Sant community backs Baba Ramdevs claim that Indias Muslims have Hindu ancestry, sparking political discussions. Support Grows for Baba Ramdevs C

Tragedy at Diveagar Beach: 8 Students Drown During Coaching Institute Picnic

A recreational outing turned into a devastating tragedy on Thursday when eight students from a Pune-based coaching institute drowned while swimmi

3-Crore Property Destroyed In Cloth Store Fire In Alur

A major fire at a cloth store in Alur, Kurnool district, destroyed garments and property worth an estimated 3 crore.

Why we must no longer defend the marital rape exception

Consent is recognised as the bedrock of intimate relationships By Ananya Gunjan A 2015 BBC report on the victims of marital rape in India start

Venezuela's oil exports down in September amid high freight rates, data show

Venezuela's oil exports declined almost 9% to 1.08 million barrels

Amazon FTC settlement payouts: Who is eligible for up to $200 and when will the money arrive?

Automatic settlement payments for Amazon Prime customers will begin on October 1, 2026. Millions of additional customers will qualify under a rev

Sachin Dev Burman's musical legacy continues to inspire generations: Tripura CM

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has paid tribute to legendary singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman on hi

Amit Shah To Visit Karimnagar On Oct 4

Union home minister Amit Shah will attend Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences silver jubilee celebrations and lay the foundation for its deeme

Akhilesh Yadav accuses Uttar Pradesh police of acting as BJP workers

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Beyond the NC Monopoly: BJP and the Changing Politics of Jammu Kashmir

GL Raina For decades, the Jammu Kashmir National Conference (NC) has occupied a central position in the political life of the Valley. Its leaders

Trump says Iran may be linked to flydubai copilot who tried to crash Israel-bound jet

Asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Tehran if it was behind the attack, Mr. Trump said, Oh they'll be hit, very hard, don't worry.

Piyush Goyal pushes UK, Australia trade ties at G20

Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday pushed for faster expansion of India's trade ties

ED takes up 100-cr. cheating case against formerDMKMinister

AP Tax Collections Hit Record Rs 30,436 Crore In First Half

This September recorded the highest-ever monthly collection of Rs 4,986.18 crore.

Seasons end: On the India Meteorological Department forecasts, rainfall deficit

The IMD is conservative when it comes to projecting rainfall deficit