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Akkulam earth cave-in: apartment residents relocated

The Collector had ordered suspension of building construction in a private school compound after earth removal by school led to collapse of a stretch of road in front of the flats

15 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
Indian markets continue rally; Nifty and Sensex close 2% up as rupee strengths

The Indian stock market continued its 3-day rally, defying other Asian markets dragged down by speculation around AI stocks and concerns about U.S. inflation and a potential interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve

15 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Over six lakh voters eligible to vote in Guntur civic polls on October 28

Nominations will be received from October 16 to 18 and votes counted on October 30

15 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Russias top security agency says it arrested a Swedish man on suspicion of sabotage

The FSB said that the Swedish man had previously served with a military drone unit in Ukraine and fought against Russia

15 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Business as usual? Fashion Week unfolds amid protests and voter roll deletions in India

Lakm Fashion Weeks decision to carry on despite the SIR protests on Delhis streets raised many questions. The industry has some answers

15 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
New study proposes simple test to spot mammals most vulnerable to climate

A team of scientists in Argentina and Brazil scored the adaptability of nine rodent species on three parameters, suggesting the method can be used for other animals in other parts of the world.

15 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
Jantar Mantar denotified in its second busiest year since 2016 | Data

The site has seen more than 600 demonstrations for free over the past decade, while newer sites hold financial constraints and are farther from Parliament.

15 Oct 2026 4:41 pm
Abhimanyu murder case trial gets under way with examination of eyewitness

Special public prosecutor examines Subin, who was reportedly with Abhimanyu during the fatal attack. He identifies the accused, including the one who allegedly stabbed Abhimanyu

15 Oct 2026 4:41 pm
Turn Lakhpati Didis into Crorepati Didis, says President Murmu at Saras Mela in Vijayawada

More than 10 crore women have joined self-help groups in the past 12 years, says the President

15 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds talks with Singapore Deputy PM on economic ties, investments

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the unveiling of the Singapore-based CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 at SIDCO Industrial Estate in Ambattur

15 Oct 2026 4:30 pm
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces new party, to contest 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

She said Jan Neeti Bharat lacks the money needed for extensive advertising and will instead rely on a door-to-door campaign, with every household serving as an office and every supporter acting as a campaigner

15 Oct 2026 4:27 pm
Durga Puja 2026 | Lessons from the pandal

Gallerist Sharan Apparao finds this years pandals a masterclass in collaboration and generosity

15 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Anbumani seeks 30% Deepavali bonus for public sector workers

He said the maximum bonus had remained at 20% since 2004, with workers receiving between 7,000 and 16,800 based on a prescribed wage ceiling

15 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Liquor being consumed illegally in hotels on ShivamoggaTirthahalli Road

On October 14, the team of Excise Department officials checked hotels on either side of the ShivamoggaTirthahalli Road at Gajanur, Sakrebailu, and Mandagadde

15 Oct 2026 4:20 pm
Gajab Raat: Manoj Bajpayees Ghooskhor Pandat gets new title; trailer, release date out

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

15 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Applications open for Kanavu Aerial Workshop for women photographers in Tamil Nadu

The 10-day residential programme in Chennai combines drone pilot training with aerial photography and videography

15 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Womens seats in Kadapa, Pulivendula draw leaders spouses, Jagans aunt into the fray

The YSRCP fields Jagan Mohan Reddys aunt Y.S. Prameelamma against the TDPs Thugutla Geetha Kumari in Pulivendula

15 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
Jailer 2 movie review: Rajinikanths flourishes elevate Nelsons rousing herogasm

Nelson betters the Jailer template with a well-calibrated sequel that knows when to let Rajini loose and fills the in-between stretches with riotous humour and narrative build-up

15 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Watch: PM Modi says Ladakhs road network has grown to over 4,000 km

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ladakhs development is a major priority for the Centre. He highlighted the expansion of the road network, bridges and helipads since 2019, along with increased access to tap water and hospital beds. He also said the Zojila Tunnel, once completed, would improve year-round connectivity to Ladakh.

15 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages

Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villagers

15 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
FMCG earnings to stay stable in Q2, but rising input costs may squeeze margins

With commodity inflation persisting, the balance between pricing, volumes and margins will remain critical to FMCG earnings in the coming quarters.

15 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
T.N. CM Vijay urges Centre to secure release of 25 Thoothukudi fishermen arrested by Maldives Coast Guard

The fishermen from Thoothukudi, along with their three mechanised fishing boats, were apprehended by the Maldives Coast Guard in the early hours of October 13

15 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
From stars to streets: The history of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi

Historian Anoushka Jain traces the history of Delhis most talked about monument, and how it gained its place as a venue for protest

15 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Two arrested in Chennai for cheating over 60 people with fake overseas job offers

The victims were duped of around 75 lakh by a Valasaravakkam-based agency

15 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Net direct tax collection grows 13% to 13.38 lakh crore till October 14

Direct tax collection up 13.21% to 13.38 lakh crore till Oct 14, driven by strong corporate tax growth and higher STT refunds

15 Oct 2026 3:51 pm
Home Minister Priyank Kharge lays foundation stone for Bengaluru Traffic Park at Thanisandra, flags off 20 patrol bikes

Both initiatives are being funded by the Honda India Foundation under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, with a total outlay of 1.66 crore

15 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
Woman social media influencer among 4 arrested with MDMA in Keralams Malappuram

Police said the group was allegedly selling MDMA to students and young people in Malappuram, Vengara and Mankada areas

15 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Tamil Nadu government fully prepared to face Northeast monsoon: Revenue Minister

Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan said the department had conducted a series of review meetings on monsoon preparedness, and nearly 98% of the preparedness works had been completed

15 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
The Greatest trailer: Cassius Clay stars as boxing icon Muhammed Ali in Prime Video series

Created by Ben Watkins, the series will premiere on Prime Video on November 4

15 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Thirumavalavan says he cautioned Stalin on likelihood of targeted voter deletions in Kolathur before T.N. Assembly poll

He was speaking at an INDIA bloc protest in Chennai on Thursday, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise

15 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
I hope it will be an entertaining night for everyone: Ancelotti

The Italian also backs Indias ambitions of hosting a World Cup

15 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India, days after protesting in Mumbai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Bollywood actor and US citizen Imran Khan has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. The action follows his detention after participating in an October 10 protest at August Kranti Maidan organized by the Cockroach Janata Party to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

15 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Case against Keralam MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram for blocking court-ordered attachment

Case filed after complaint by an advocate commissioner. Four unidentified persons too named as accused

15 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
Where to find best brownies in Coimbatore?

A home-grown dessert brand built around chocolate, comfort, and the belief that one good bite of brownie, cookie or cake can bring a customer back

15 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Column | The monkeys of Jain Ramayana

How the vanaras came to be monks on a hilltop in Maharashtra

15 Oct 2026 3:34 pm
In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China: Ladakh leaders reject Chinas recent statement

Chinese Foreign Ministry said earlier that China has never recognised Ladakh

15 Oct 2026 3:27 pm