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Race for TTD Chairmans post gathers pace

With the term of the existing board coming to an end, the names of several leaders are doing the rounds in political circles, and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is likely to take the final call after consultations within the ruling alliance partners

4 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
Tableau highlights Kishori Kendra, health schemes at Rajyotsava event

The Department of Health and Family Welfare showcases its public health initiatives in Raichur

4 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Keralamlaunches scientific temper initiativenamed after Jawaharlal Nehru, plans sub-centres in 300 colleges

Satheesan says the centres would encourage students to develop a scientific outlook, cultivate a spirit of inquiry and question existing assumptions.

4 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
10,000 crore for road development in rural Karnataka: Khandre

306 crore earmarked for rural drinking water; TP,ZP polls likely by second week of January

4 Nov 2026 6:45 pm
Kharge asks Modi to face questions on vote chori, Rijiju spars with him on dimaagi Naxals

The Congress president said the Election Commission had made five U-turns on the SIR, while the Union Minister defined who he called dimaagi Naxals

4 Nov 2026 6:44 pm
Government approves strengthening, extension of 850 fast track special courts to deal with child abuse, rape cases

Launched on October 2, 2019, following a Supreme Court directive, the scheme currently covers 29 States and Union Territories

4 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
TDP candidate wins Tirupati Mayoral seat

Manne Srinivasa Prasadwins the Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) Mayor seatwith a majority of 61,582 votes over YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate Y. Vasudeva

4 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Unilever to invest 40 million in India R&D and bio-futures innovation

India is a critical global R&D center for Unilever. Indias emergence as a global innovation powerhouse presents an extraordinary opportunity said Unilever officials.

4 Nov 2026 6:30 pm
Supreme Court rejects plea for rotation of SC/ST-reserved seats in Parliament, Assemblies

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court judgment upholding Section 9(1)(c) of the Delimitation Act, 2002

4 Nov 2026 6:19 pm
Supreme Court stays Madras HC order on Chidambaram temple

Questions whether High Courts have parens patriae jurisdiction only over public temples and not places of worship of other faiths

4 Nov 2026 6:12 pm
Consider regulated timings for firecrackers, Bombay High Court tells Maharashtra government

The Supreme Court had directed that the bursting of approved green crackers during Deepavali be restricted to specific windows between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the NCR

4 Nov 2026 6:10 pm
Ranji Trophy: Rain holds centrestage as Bengal scrambles to save the match against Maharashtra

The host is precariously placed in its second innings at 76 for four after conceding a first innings lead of 75 to the visitor thanks to Dadhe and Sanghavi s 10th wicket stand of 60; the duo later returns to make inroads in Bengals second essay

4 Nov 2026 6:07 pm
Ravi Shankar Prasad says two blots stain Punjabs soul: anti-Sikh riots, and drugs

The BJP MP and former Union Minister spoke at a day-long conclave titled Zakhm 84 De (the wounds of 1984) organised by the Punjab BJP on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots

4 Nov 2026 6:03 pm
Tamil Nadu Cooperative Consumer Federation cancels onion orders, cites poor quality

Around 25% of the onions were rotten, had sprouted or were affected by fungus; and 50% did not meet the requisite size standards

4 Nov 2026 6:00 pm
Four food establishments shut, FSSAI licences of 13 others suspended in Telanganas Nizamabad

A total of 14 enforcement teams inspected 28 food establishments involved in the manufacture of spices, packaged drinking water, sweets and other food products, and restaurants

4 Nov 2026 5:56 pm
U.S. midterm results may matter less for India-U.S. ties than for Indias room to manoeuvre in geopolitics

With U.S. President Donald Trumps Republicans facing a major loss, the results could affect Indias position on the Iran war, Russian oil, the trade deal, immigration and China policy

4 Nov 2026 5:54 pm
Fewer students are borrowing a lot more for education

While the number of education loan accounts has declined by 15.2%, the total amount borrowed has nearly tripled

4 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Elaborate security in place for ZPTC and MPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta

Additional security forces have been deployed at the high sensitive and sensitive polling stations across the State, Harish Kumar Gupta says, and warns of stern action against those trying to disturb the polling process

4 Nov 2026 5:50 pm
BJP to take out 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' rally in Jamshedpur on November 5

BJP's Jamshedpur Mahanagar Committee president Sanjeev Sinha told newsmen that preparations for the march were underway in full swing

4 Nov 2026 5:46 pm
Vir Das on turning controversy into comedy gold

International Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das talks about navigating controversy, the place of offence in comedy and why he no longer demonises those who take offence. In this interview, he reflects on the risks of stand-up, the importance of authenticity and life experience in comedy, and turning difficult experiences into material. Das also discusses his third International Emmy nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume, his transition from acting to directing, and his ambitions as a filmmaker, includ

4 Nov 2026 5:39 pm
Andhra Pradesh HC seeks status report on police firing at Raptadu chainsaw attack accused

A PIL seeks an independent investigation into the circumstances in which six bullets were fired at him

4 Nov 2026 5:38 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 13 Telangana districts on November 5

Cyclone Murasu weakened into deep depression

4 Nov 2026 5:32 pm
Can women work in Keralams toddy shops? Kerala High Court answers | Explained

Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict womens employment to protect them from possible harassment?

4 Nov 2026 5:32 pm
Draft report on implementation of Labour Codes moots higher minimum wages, wider eligibility for bonus

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

4 Nov 2026 5:31 pm
China must make extradition request if it wants two Uyghur men returned: Thailand

The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded not to be sent back to China

4 Nov 2026 5:25 pm
Union Cabinet approves 14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

4 Nov 2026 5:24 pm
SC stays Madras HC order on Chidambaram temple

Questions whether High Courts have parens patriae jurisdiction only over public temples and not places of worship of other faiths

4 Nov 2026 5:23 pm
Why even a strong El Nio does not guarantee a poor Indian monsoon

Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Nio. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were at least 10% lower than the long-term average. The IMD refers to this level as 'deficient. The 2023 season was something of an exception with below average rainfall. However, 1997 had average rainfall

4 Nov 2026 5:23 pm
With no illegal immigrants found on draft electoral rolls, SIR greatly inconvenienced people: Owaisi

Qadeemi Masjid was there before Delhi became the national capital, says AIMIM president

4 Nov 2026 5:21 pm
Bus fare hike avoidable had Karnataka government cleared its own dues: BJP

The BJP will hold a statewide protest on November 5 against the bus fare hike.

4 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
Karnataka government pays royalty for commercial use of Ambari: Pramoda Devi

Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah had recently stated that the State Government had paid 80 lakh to the erstwhile royal family for the use of Ambari during the Jamboo Savari as part of 2026 Mysuru Dasara.

4 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
With two titles in 4 months, P.V. Sindhu says she is building, not chasing her old self

The switch to a 15-point scoring format from next year will demand another adjustment, and Sindhu believes players will have less time to recover from a slow start

4 Nov 2026 5:05 pm