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Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say

The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation did not blame any party for the attacks at Abha and Riyadhs King Khalid international airports, but Houthi rebels took credit earlier for the airport strikes

8 Oct 2026 6:01 am
Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: U.K. maritime agency

The reported attack on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) was around 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Strait of Hormuz

8 Oct 2026 5:50 am
Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Cote d'Ivoire

The Minister arrived in Cote d'Ivoire from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Ethiopia

8 Oct 2026 5:46 am
Nose of IndiGo plane found damaged after landing at Lucknow airport, lightning strike suspected

The incident did not involve an emergency landing and the aircraft landed normally at the Lucknow airport

8 Oct 2026 5:40 am
Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea for body-worn cameras for police managing protests, crowd

The court was hearing the PIL, filed by advocate Chahat Raghav, seeking direction for constitution of an expert committee to formulate a binding SOP, making the use of body-worn cameras mandatory and continuous

8 Oct 2026 4:24 am
Karthik upsets Kamboj; Manish, Vaidehee reach quarters at Fenesta Open

The top five players in the womens singles draw also booked their spots in the quarterfinals. Vaidehee Chaudhari defeated 16-year-old Ahaan Ahaan 6-4, 6-1, while Shruti Ahlawat beat Parthsarthi Mundhe 6-2, 6-2

8 Oct 2026 3:45 am
Cornell students stage sit-in to protest universitys handling of alleged 2024 gang rape

Some Cornell students have staged a sit-in at a dining hall and vowed not to spend money on campus to protest sexual violence and how the university has handled complaints

8 Oct 2026 3:32 am
Rakesh Tikait warns Bihar State govt over Satellite Township Projects

He asserted that the Union is not opposed to development; however, development that comes at the cost of farmers losing their land, livelihoods, and social security cannot be accepted.

8 Oct 2026 2:03 am
Loanees do not mortgage their constitutional rights with banks: Madras High Court

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan says banks cannot prevent defaulters, not facing any criminal charge, from going abroad

8 Oct 2026 1:47 am
No political party can do politics in Bihar without JD(U), says Sanjay Jha

Mr. Jha asserted that the 2025 Bihar assembly election was contested on the face of Nitish and his leadership.

8 Oct 2026 1:41 am
Odisha govt. forms panel to study SEBC political backwardness

The decision assumes significance as both panchayat and urban local body polls are scheduled to be held next year

8 Oct 2026 1:23 am
PM, HMlikely to skip West Bengal govts mega Mahalaya event

The West Bengal government is holding the grand Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens cricket stadium and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to attend the grand event.

8 Oct 2026 1:22 am
Dept. of Posts to hold Dak Adalat meeting in Chennai

Only those cases, which have not been resolved at post offices would be taken up

8 Oct 2026 1:05 am
CMC to organise conference on gene therapy in Vellore

CGTCON 2026 aims to strengthen collaborations between clinicians, scientists, industry partners, and regulatory stakeholders

8 Oct 2026 1:03 am
INDIA bloc leaders in Bihar take out Aakrosh March against ECI

INDIA bloc leaders alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is acting as a puppet of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and that politics is underway to weaken democracy and the constitution.

8 Oct 2026 1:02 am
Gem Granites Veeramani arrested by Madurai police for sexual abuse of minor girl

The case relates to a complaint alleging the sexual abuse of a minor girl in Madurai with a complaint filed in Madurai police jurisdiction

8 Oct 2026 1:02 am
Last-minute requests, cap on gathering: how Delhi Police decides on Jantar Mantar protests

Organisers are required to approach the office of the DCP concerned 10 days in advance and provide details, including the date, time and agenda of the protest, said a senior officer

8 Oct 2026 1:00 am
INDIA blocs Delhi unit, AAP protest outside CEOs Office over SIR lapses

Cong. Delhi chief questions AAPs change of heart on joining stir called by Oppn. alliance; have always backed well-meaning protests, says Bharadwaj

8 Oct 2026 1:00 am
Man murders wife in Perungudi

Thoraipakkam police arrested Loganathan in Saidapet

8 Oct 2026 12:59 am
Villagers block key stretch, demand relocation of Tasmac outlet

Tasmac officials said that the outlet in the village will be closed after identifying an alternative location

8 Oct 2026 12:58 am
SC pulls up Delhi civic body, ASI over lackadaisical approach to preservation of heritage sites

The observations came while the top court was hearing a petition filed by Delhi resident Rajeev Suri concerning the preservation and restoration of heritage sites across the national capital

8 Oct 2026 12:55 am
ECI special drive till Oct 9 to enrol young, first-time eligible voters

An official release from Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said special camps would be conducted in the districts for the enrolment of young and first-time eligible voters, preferably on October 10

8 Oct 2026 12:53 am
Congress to observe Black Day over manhandling of top Opposition leaders by Delhi Police

This assault on Leader of the Opposition and the elected representatives of the people is an assault on the Constitution itself, says the party

8 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Delhi may appoint consultant to assess snarls on new flyover

More than a week after opening, commuters face hour-long delays as multiple traffic streams converge near Sundial Park junction; PWD plans technical review

8 Oct 2026 12:50 am
CREDAI Tamil Nadu expands network, to add five new chapters

This year, Credai Tamil Nadu will also launch the first edition of FAIRBUILD 2026, a B2B expo for construction and building materials, which will be held alongside STATECON

8 Oct 2026 12:48 am
AI companions and child safety

A chatbots prolonged interactions with a child may raise serious concerns about emotional dependence, psychological manipulation, and exposure to harmful advice

8 Oct 2026 12:47 am
Residents of three south Chennai zones will not receive piped water supply for 24 hours

Metrowater has requested residents to store water in advance and book water tankers online for emergency needs

8 Oct 2026 12:46 am
Ask COMK weather chatbot seeks to make daily decisions easier

The chatbot uses inputs from eight weather models and IMD radar information

8 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Coordination with CJP on agenda basis, but alliances are always on radar: Neha Bora

In an interview with The Hindu, AISA national president Neha Bora speaks about the ties between different organisations, and the scope for a broader alliance

8 Oct 2026 12:40 am
Kauvery Hospital launches centre for obesity, metabolic health

The centre will provide comprehensive care for people with obesity and related health problems through a multidisciplinary team

8 Oct 2026 12:39 am
Premada Oorali: This small film has taken the Kannada film industry by storm

While the massive success of Premada Oorali has breathed new life into theatres in Karnatakas small towns, it has also left filmmakers hopeful yet puzzled about what kind of stories to tell next

8 Oct 2026 12:37 am
Three youths arrested for possession of narcotic tablets in Arakkonam

The police said the gang was on their way to Chennai, where they planned to sell these tablets in retail

8 Oct 2026 12:35 am
Health Minister accuses DMK of playing cheap politics

He says that TVK is the only organisation committed to follow former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurais two-language policy in letter and spirit and would never compromise on it

8 Oct 2026 12:35 am
From the brink to a comeback, hope for Indias wildlife

The current state of some of Indias endangered species is encouraging, but sustained conservation, science and local action remain essential

8 Oct 2026 12:19 am
Elon Musk alleges oligarch interference inStarlinksIndia launch

Mr. Musk made the allegation hours after Lauren Dreyer, a SpaceX executive, said she hoped that the service would be operational in India by next year

8 Oct 2026 12:06 am