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Ethical boundaries to detecting deepfakes: NCERT introduces 20-hour AI module for classes 9-12

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed the activity-based module in consultation with IIT Madras and IIT Jodhpur

25 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Raj Thackeray deletes PM Modi-Adani documentary from social media after Mumbai Police chief's request

Meanwhile, MNS leaders were also surprised by the removal of the documentary, considering it was screened in one of the party's shakhas on Saturday

25 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Blast that killed seven in ASR district leaves 10 tribal families with damaged homes

The families at Peechumamidi fear their cracked houses will not withstand heavy rain

25 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks

The Yemeni Armed Forces warn all airlines, staff and travellers against using King Khalid airport in Riyadh; calls the airport a military target for their forces

25 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay condoles death of Chef Dhamu

Chef Dhamodharan, a recipient of Padma Shri, set a Guinness World Record in 2010 for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

25 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Govt. to fund half the cost of deepwater wells, recover money from winners

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside

25 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Man killed in Kochi as luxury car, allegedly driven by judges minor son, hits scooter

Police have taken into custody the minor driver, reportedly the son of a senior judge; the police have registered a case against the driver on charges of rash driving and rash or negligent act that does not amount to culpable homicide

25 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Protest at CEO, Karnataka office demanding CECs resignation

The protest is part of an ongoing campaign seeking Gyanesh Kumars resignation; the group has vowed to continue the protest every Sunday until its demands are met

25 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
T.N. Minister Vanni Arasu reviews monsoon preparedness in Villupuram

Residents in the region can report monsoon-related emergencies to the round-the-clock district disaster control room on 1077 and 04146-223265 or WhatsApp number 72001 51144.

25 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
Flight disruptions leave Andhra Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia; 40 to fly back to Hyderabad on October 26

An estimated 400 to 500 Umrah pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh are among 3,000 Indians stranded in Saudi Arabia

25 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
Heavy rain lashes Bengaluru; IMD forecasts moderate showers for coming days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, heavy at times, in Bengaluru over the next 24 hours

25 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Main LPG distributors' unions oppose strike, seek dialogue for commission hike

The LPG Distributors Association of India (LDAI) has called for a day-long dharna on October 26 in Delhi

25 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
JD(U) is finished: Anant Singh says a day after being expelled from party

He refused to disclose which party he would be joining after being expelled from JD(U), Mr. Singh rather went one step ahead claiming that he would float his own political party.

25 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Cyclone to cross Andhra coast on October 28; people in low-lying areas from Bapatla to Vizianagaram to be evacuated

Andhra Pradesh may witness light showers on October 25 and 26, while much of the cyclone-induced rainfall activity likely to begin on October 27

25 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Nilgiris district hit by 62 minor landslips in a day till October 25 morning

The Nilgiris district recorded a cumulative total rainfall of 453.9 mm during the 24-hour period. Parsons Valley in Udhagamandalam taluk recorded the highest rainfall in the district at 52 mm.

25 Oct 2026 11:52 am
India slams Pakistan at UN, says military remains countrys real rulers

Questioning Islamabads record on protecting minority rights even as it sought to criticise India at the UN, Mr. Puri underlined that it is well-documented that Pakistans minorities have shrunk dramatically since its independence

25 Oct 2026 11:51 am
FDA destroys 564 litres of milk in Mumbai; statewide crackdown nets food stock worth 1.56 crore

Seven Mumbai establishments lose licences over food safety violations; major seizures reported across Maharashtra

25 Oct 2026 11:41 am
At least 12 injured in shooting near football stadium in Florida

Eleven of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least three victims sustained serious injuries, according to police

25 Oct 2026 11:32 am
A development dream linked to Ravanas birthplace

In GreaterNoidasBisrakh, whereDasarapasses without the burning ofRavanaseffigy, the priests of two temples that are barely 300 metres apart claim that their temple stands at the exact spot where the Ramayanas demon-king was born.IshitaMishrafinds that as the priests vie forRavanaslegacy, residents hope that a story passed down through generations will bring their village recognition, roads, footfall, and funds

25 Oct 2026 11:32 am
Police hold flag march in Narasaraopet ahead of local body polls

The police urge everyone to strictly adhere to the MCC and refrain from activities that can disturb public peace and order

25 Oct 2026 11:30 am
Early Alzheimers, cancer research paper mills and treatment access | Health Wrap 56

In the 56th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, discuss health issues that highlight the importance of early diagnosis, reliable scientific evidence and access to treatment. The episode looks at how early-onset Alzheimers disease can present differently in people below the age of 65, with symptoms affecting language, vision and other thinking abilities, sometimes making diagnosis more challenging. It a

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Influencer Diya Krishna faces potential legal notice for allegedly endorsing divisive Instagram post

Officials said investigators would verify whether Diya Krishna had merely liked the controversial post or crossed a legal line by commenting, sharing, advocating, or promoting the post that risked creating communal tensions in Keralam

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am
ISRO to have four launch pads by 2029, says Narayanan

The ISRO chief said that the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam spaceport facility will feature crucial infrastructure such as integration buildings, launch pads, rail-track systems, telemetry, tracking, and command systems

25 Oct 2026 11:23 am
Kochi metro to operate more services on October 25

The services will operate at intervals of eight minutes to help people reach their destination fast and in a safe manner

25 Oct 2026 11:22 am
France protests intensify as anger grows against Macron government

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested as fresh clashes erupted during nationwide protests in France against the rising cost of living and fuel prices.

25 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Gadi Eisenkot | Netanyahus challenger

Yashars leader vows to end Netanyahus rule, put an end to endless wars and remove Hamas from power in Gaza, but opposes the creation of a Palestinian state

25 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Foot marches held across district ahead of elections

These special foot marches were organised to prevent any untoward incidents and to instill confidence among the public by dispelling fear

25 Oct 2026 10:22 am
Panel formed to probe spurious liquor death claims in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; report in 15 days

Some villagers have claimed that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Dewas district between September 27 and October 16

25 Oct 2026 10:21 am
News in frames: Kutchs dwindling camel population

In Indias largest district, industrialisation, mining, and shrinking grazing grounds are driving a steep decline in its camel population; once home to thousands of these beasts, Gujarats Kutch now faces the prospect of their disappearing from the landscape altogether

25 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Feral dogs a major threat to vultures in Thar desert, study finds

Vultures spend halfas long on carcasses at an open dump site than at dog-free enclosures, the scientists observed

25 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe

Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters last week

25 Oct 2026 9:28 am
Israel to close all land crossings with West Bank on election day

The Israeli Army said that, from Sunday (October 25), Palestinians would ot be permitted to enter Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley for work, using terms many in Israel use to refer to the West Bank

25 Oct 2026 9:26 am
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25 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Military ups death toll in Mali attack to 54

The armed forces said that the victims were buried on site and that nine survivors were evacuated to the city of Menaka

25 Oct 2026 8:34 am
Deepavali countdown: an address for mindful festive shopping in Chennai

A thought to keep as Deepavali shopping is likely to gain momentum this week: by buying products at Mathi Experience Store in Nungambakkam, a flagship initiative of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, one would be helping women self-help groups

25 Oct 2026 7:49 am
Manipur to form committee representing all 36 communities for unity: Yumnam Khemchand

The Chief Minister said the proposal follows a query from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on whether such a committee existed to bring all communities together

25 Oct 2026 7:34 am
Fresh clashes rock France as protesters march on

Police arrested nearly 1,000 people as officers faced an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left extremists, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said

25 Oct 2026 7:24 am
Andhra braces for very severe cyclonic storm; Odisha activates disaster mitigation machinery | LIVE

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, northern, delta and western districts

25 Oct 2026 6:55 am
Obama blasts Trumps chaos and cruelty while campaigning for Democrats

Ohio and Michigan, the 65-year-old former President blamed the Trump administration for the rising cost of living, a top voter concern amid soaring fuel prices

25 Oct 2026 6:55 am
Antarctica miracle: How India established its first scientific base in the frozen continent

An interview with Sourabha Rao, the producer of Miracle in Antarctica, which tells the story of Dakshin Gangotri, on covering how it was built, the challenges encountered, and why the expedition remains relevant more than four decades later

25 Oct 2026 6:46 am
Indonesia cuts pipeline gas exports to Singapore by about 9%

Indonesia cut 15 mmscfd from its supply to Singapore from Natuna and another 16 mmscfd of gas from Sumatra, SKK Migas chairman Djoko Siswanto told Reuters

25 Oct 2026 3:54 am
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida

As for the war in Iran, President Trump said, I may have to finish it off. Or maybe theyll make a deal, but Im not sure. Either way, we win.

25 Oct 2026 3:09 am
Life convicts can avail 40 days of annual leave in two instalments, rules Madras High Court

Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan hold that prison authorities cannot compel the convicts to avail the leave only once a year

25 Oct 2026 2:36 am
Modification in pavement goes unnoticed in Nanganallur

Readers Write: B. Ramachandran notes that on a section of Sixth Main Road, from a confectionery to Independence Day Park in Nanganallur, the pavement has been fitted with ramps to facilitate easy parking and vehicle movement.

25 Oct 2026 2:33 am
Widen Pammal Road

Readers Write: Rajagopal J K, a reader, says the road has not been widened in the past four decades and is in dire need of this exercise

25 Oct 2026 2:29 am
Another alleged hooch tragedy claims over 10 in Madhya Pradesh district; administration denies

Highlighting the mass deaths in various tragedies across Madhya Pradesh in the past year, Congress leader Jitu Patwari said the State had become the biggest den of mass deaths

25 Oct 2026 2:23 am
Starshield | The non-state sovereigns

Elon Musk limited Ukraines access to the military-grade network of Starlink after Trum pcriticised Kyivs strikes on Russias energy infrastructure

25 Oct 2026 1:42 am