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Tamil Nadu bypoll results: TVK leads in Madurantakam, Dharapuram seats

The bypolls in the two constituencies were necessitated after Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, who had won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, respectively, as AIADMK candidates in the 2026 Assembly elections, resigned as MLAs and joined the ruling TVK

9 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Vande Mataram row: Clash erupts at Central University of Kerala during SFI-led protest; police use water cannon

Unrest follows protests against a two-day seminar held at the university recently and the disciplinary action taken against students in its aftermath

9 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
Lawyer injured in attack by gang in Kattumannarkovil

Thanga Vikraman was on his morning walk when the assailants waylaid him on Chetty Street

9 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Vijayawada all set for Dasara Navarathri Utsavams and Saras Mela from October 11

The Durga temple launches a Dasara 2026 app with darshan timings, parking places and bathing ghats for devotees

9 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Police send notices to students, CJP supporters ahead of October 10 Delhi protest

Maharashtra police have sent notices and made calls to students and CJP supporters, invoking Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, asking them not to join the Saturday (October 10, 2026) protest in Delhi

9 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Nellore railway police recover 50 lost phones worth 10 lakh and return them to passengers

Special teams trace the phones using the CEIR portal and IMEI tracking

9 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units in Karnataka

Officials found unhygienic conditions at a unit in Raichur, and labelling violations at units in Bengaluru and Mysuru

9 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Indias AI data centre boom sparks protests over water, power and environmental concerns

Indias push to become a global AI hub is facing growing opposition as tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft invest billions in data centres across the country. Residents near these facilities are raising concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise and the loss of green spaces. From Mumbai to Andhra Pradesh, communities and environmentalists are questioning the impact of these projects. As Indias AI infrastructure expands, can technological growth come without putting additional

9 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Kashmir-born SaffronKingdom director released in the U.S. after 14 days: family

According to a U.S.-based advocacy group, Sheikh Arfats bond was granted on the morning of October 6, but he was kept at the Caroline Detention Center in Bowling Green, Virginia

9 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Poster and glimpse of Telugu film Ninnati Kadhalo Nenu unveiled at Andhra Loyola College

The films director, cast and crew answer students questions on direction, acting, music and cinematography

9 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
CJP protest on October 10: Delhi Police seek closure of 57 Metro stations | Full list

Delhi Police request the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to close the entry and exit gates of 57 Metro stations from 9pm on Friday (October 9, 2026). The proposed restrictions to continue through October 10, 2026

9 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Delhi Police register 25 FIRs over SIR protests since October 2

The FIRs relate to alleged vandalism, assaults on police personnel and violation of prohibitory orders, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among those named

9 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Artisans from across India showcase crafts at Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada till October 18

Visitors can buy Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Kalamkari, wood carvings and leather puppets directly from about 70 artisans

9 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Navi Pillay | Enabler of justice

The Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law

9 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
NIMHANS launches online course to train faculty as student well-being ambassadors

The initiative is among the steps towards implementing Karnatakas student mental health policy for higher education

9 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
IMC 2026: iQOO 16, Motorola Signature 27 and Xiaomi 18 Pro to run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor

The premium flagship processor is said to enhance agentic AI, camera capabilities, battery, gaming and thermal performance of the smartphones

9 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
Navanethem Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026

Ms. Pillay is a judge on the International Court of Justice in the case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide..

9 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
Mumbai Police ban firecrackers, laser lights on public roads till December 4 following HC order

The order, issued under Section 163 of the BNSS, follows a Bombay High Court direction on curbing noise and environmental pollution during festivals

9 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Naidu and Lokesh pay tribute to Ratan Tata on his death anniversary

The Chief Minister says the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Andhra Pradesh is a tribute to the industrialists legacy; the IT Minister recalls his humility and integrity

9 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Supreme Court backs right to association, peaceful protest; seeks permission details of Oct 10 protests

Supreme Courts remarks came in an oral mention by senior lawyers against the complete shutdown of Delhi ahead of Oct 10 protests

9 Oct 2026 2:40 pm
Uttar Pradesh's Jewar airport to be renamed after PM Modi

CM Yogi Adityanath said the State Cabinet was grateful to Prime Minister Modi for the airport, which he described as a major gift to Uttar Pradesh

9 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
AP forms Cabinet panel to address 11 lakh vacant house sites in PMAY-NTR Nagars, says Parthasarathy

The panel would consider combining plots, obtaining beneficiaries views, cancelling registrations of unused sites and addressing the requirements of nearly two lakh applicants seeking house sites, says Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy

9 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
CMRL pay-off case: Kerala HC directive no setback to govt, will act after studying order, says Home Minister Chennithala

Chennithala says UDF government has so far acted in the case only on the basis of legal advice

9 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Adivasi-Dalit outfits seek land reforms to address landlessness in Keralam, warn Land Reforms 2.0 may benefit corporates

Adivasi-Dalit outfits call Congress-led UDF government to replace existing committee studying Land Reforms 2.0 with broader commission to formulate a comprehensive land reform policy

9 Oct 2026 2:13 pm
Not just another boring room

Once a strictly functional space, the bathroom is now getting bigger and jazzier

9 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
What are the reforms proposed by the GST Council?

After having sorted out most of the rate-related complications in GST during its last meeting in September 2025, the GST Council has now unveiled several process reforms that could further overhaul how the tax is administered in the country

9 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
Hyderabads Nomads Taco earns Mexicos Sello M distinction for authentic cuisine

The certification assesses restaurants on their use of traditional Mexican recipes, characteristic ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary expertise, with the aim of preserving Mexicos food heritage beyond its borders

9 Oct 2026 1:59 pm
With great fandom comes great cosplay: Hyderabad gears up for Comic Con 2026

The event, to be held at Bharat Future City from December 11-13, will feature international guests, cosplay competitions and Indie Game Utsav, though the venues distance has raised concerns among enthusiasts

9 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Response to comments on the Aakash Op-Ed

In response to an Op-Ed he had written for The Hindu, UK-based science and technology writer Akshat Rathi received some interesting comments from our readers. Here are his clarifications.

9 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Eyes series review: Manu Ashokans show pans in on stalking, sans the romanticising

Despite the length of each episode, Eyes, directed by Manu Asokan, is an interesting one-time watch. The performances of the actors add heft to it

9 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
UDF, LDF working together to corner ruling BJP in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, says Mayor V.V. Rajesh

Rajesh says he will 'resist all attempts to level false charges against him

9 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
German Bakery, sanitised

The German Bakery re-opened this May, but unlike Leopold Caf in Mumbai, it refuses to acknowledge its horrific past.

9 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
MEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitions

The ministry added comments made by U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance describing the characterisations as unwarranted.

9 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Supreme Court upholds Andhra Pradesh High Court judgment on BC reservations

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu calls the High Court order very reasonable and says there was no empirical data to justify breaching the 50% ceiling

9 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
Music in Mehrangarh

A typical Riff evening begins under the rising moon at the foot of the fort, at Jaswant Thada, a ceremonial platform with sweeping a view of Jodhpur

9 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Former DMK Minister E.V. Velu and son E.V. Kumaran seek anticipatory bail in lake bed mining case

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan grants time till October 13, 2206 for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption to file its written objections

9 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Two Bills to be considered in nine-day Keralam Assembly session starting October 12

As per the approved schedule, two Bills Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be considered during the session

9 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Telangana RTC to operate 2,425 special buses between Karimnagar and Secunderabad to clear festival rush

Passengers can book tickets in advance through the TGSRTC website www.tgsrtcbus.in

9 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Woven into Madras

Arundhati Menon, a reviver of handloom textiles, and synonymous with the boutique 'Shilpi', now creates and designs at a leisurely pace with individualcarftspersons

9 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
Two SC men fall at BC villagers feet after row over burial of 90-year-old in Erode cemetery

On October 5, when members of the SC community were taking the elderly mans body to a common burial ground, the dominant-caste residents opposed them. They were threatened and told not to approach members of the dominant caste for any work in the future

9 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
Supreme Court refuses plea to review order to quash FIRs against NEET-UG protestors

CJI says the orders was prompted by concern for students, their future

9 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
APSRTC driver dying of a heart attack brings his bus and 40 passengers to a safe halt

The 34-year-old APSRTC driver pulls the Kakinada-Visakhapatnam bus over near Tuni and parks it before collapsing at the wheel

9 Oct 2026 1:18 pm
India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal

When the Court asked the Delhi Police if it was going to file an appeal, the public prosecutor said a decision on the issue is yet to be taken, and sought 15 days to inform the Court about the decision

9 Oct 2026 1:05 pm
Honest distorter

Till his last days he remained passionate about theatre. Rishi Majumder remembers a true theatrewala, Pandit Satyadev Dubey

9 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
BJP says Kerala HC order on FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan thwarts Congress attempts to protect CPI(M) leader from prosecution

P.K. Krishnadas alleges UDFs handling of EDs demand for a criminal case against Pinarayi Vijayan has again exposed CPI(M)s symbiotic relationship' with Congress in Keralam

9 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Hyderabad Police chief cautions against midnight birthday celebrations on Tank Bund, other major roads

Hyderabad Police Commissioner points out that birthday celebrations and cake-cutting activities on Tank Bund were already prohibited under existing regulations

9 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
What is a Calicut lobster curry doing in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Armed with a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition under his belt at the age of 30, Cchef Vamshi Krishna Adi wants to take Indian fine dining to urban centrescenters outside the metropolises of the US. We speak to him about the roller coaster journey behind his restaurant, Zamindars Clubhouse

9 Oct 2026 12:57 pm