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Northeast monsoon gathers momentum in Tamil Nadu; unleashes another round of downpours over Chennai

The spell of wet weather is expected to continue till October 26, 2026 with a low pressure area forming over southwest Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu during early hours of October 21

21 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi gave reassurance to family members of absconding accused, CCB tells Madras High Court

It also states that materials have surfaced during the investigation disclosing that monies collected as party fund were handed over to the Minister

21 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Delhi High Court agrees to urgently hear pleas by CJP's Das, Ranka and AISA's Neha

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have assailed the SEM's October 19 order remanding them to two days' judicial custody in the High Court, which is shut this week due to Dussehra vacation

21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
U.K. govt. approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Dasara 2026: With poojas and processions, Mysuru gears up for grand finale

Prashantha to carry golden howdah for the first time; over 6,000 police personnel deployed

21 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
SC sets aside Kerala HC order in CMRL payoff case, stays FIR probe for 7 days

The Supreme Court clarified that it had made no observations on the merits of the FIR. It also refrained from expressing any opinion on the validity of a subsequent Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered against the petitioners

21 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Trump says companies should pay 'dividend' to communities to make data centres popular

Data centres fueling the rise of AI have become a political flashpoint in communities across the country given the high quantities of water and power they require, with opposition uniting voters across ideological lines

21 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Yellamma: First look of Devi Sri Prasad from his acting debut out

The film, written and directed by Venu Yeldandi, is set to release in theatres on March 5, 2027

21 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
ChatGPT users can lock their chats as OpenAI rolls out new privacy feature

OpenAI said that locked chats were available on the ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu offerings

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
All you need to know about: Lymphatic drain massage

A properly-done lymphatic massage could, over sessions, possibly reduce swelling and clear up clogs in the lymphatic drainage and reactivate absorption by the nodes. While the risks from a lymph massage are few, therapists usually avoid doing it for people who have blood clots, or deep vein thrombosis, heart disease, and cellulitis

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Renault introduces hybrid Duster SUV at 16.99 lakh

French automaker eyes 3 to 5% market share in India by 2030.

21 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Lava launches Aura Curve 5G for mid segment buyers in India

Aura Curve 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery and supports up to 45W charging while comes with a 33W charger in the box

21 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Real-time air pollution monitoring stations in Keralams Vyttila and Kaloor non-functional

Officials said that manual testing of air pollution levels is being carried out; the third station at Eloor is functional, though its annual maintenance contract had expired a year ago

21 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 2

Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says

21 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
SEBIs SME IPO reforms offer a financing choice as rates rise

Looser listing norms and tougher profitability tests could help established small firms tap equity at a time when the RBI is turning hawkish

21 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
Rupee rises 29 paise to 94.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee got a boost from the foreign dollar inflows tied to the Jio IPO, which opened for public subscription, according to analysts

21 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Who are Delhi Polices cyber commandos tracking bomb threats and fake videos on social media?

From tracing digital footprints left by hoax bomb threat senders to tracking cryptocurrency in digital arrest scams and flagging AI-generated videos, the specialised team is bringing advanced technical skills to complex police investigations.

21 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes of opening, marks fastest-ever subscribed offer

The issue stays open until October 23. It is set to exceed Hyundai Motor India's 27,870 crore 2024 IPO and become India's largest by value

21 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
Sensex, Nifty rally up to 1% in early trade on IT stocks, firm global cues

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 822.64 points, or 1.11%, to 74,675.54 in the morning trade and the 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 217.65 points, or 0.95%, to 23,106.60

21 Oct 2026 11:56 am
How the U.S. crackdown on skilled migrant workers could hurt its economy

The Trump administrations crackdown on skilled foreign workers ignores the benefits they bring into the U.S. economy

21 Oct 2026 11:51 am
21 Oct 2026 11:29 am
What are the deal contours of India-New Zealand FTA?

The latest Free Trade Agreement to come into force has several advantages for India in terms of trade, investment, and the mobility of students, while protecting Indias sensitive sectors

21 Oct 2026 11:19 am
No frills, the true Avadi story

The story of Avadis transformation from a pastoral retreat to a major defence hub, and the myth surrounding its name

21 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Tiger Shroff firing: How secret weapon delivery and a phone call exposed the shooters escape route

From month-long surveillance and an earlier attempt at a weapon delivery involving two women, investigators have uncovered details of the planning and coordination behind the October 18 firing targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff

21 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case: CBI takes over probe, team reaches Punjabs Mansa

Forensic experts, drug controllers and other experts are also reaching Mansa shortly, according to the CBI

21 Oct 2026 11:02 am
Champions League: PSG beats Barcelona in thriller; Liverpool completes comeback against Villareal

Barcelona needs to bounce back quickly ahead of a Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday; Scott McTominay scores two in Napoli win

21 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for eighth day

Prime Minister Edi Rama called it a hybrid war and accused protesters of holding Tirana under a climate of terror, as student demands over tuition fees merged with a broader anti-government movement

21 Oct 2026 10:33 am
Canadian unity or separation: why did Alberta province hold a referendum?

The support from the referendum will boost Carneys ambitions to get a major pipeline out of Alberta that he hopes could revive the economy

21 Oct 2026 10:31 am
Tamil Nadu rains LIVE: Schools declare holiday in Chennai, four other districts

A fresh system, over the Bay of Bengal, is likely to sustain intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu till October 26, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said

21 Oct 2026 10:19 am
For parents of adults with autism, planning for future with little State support, takes a toll

In thousands of families with special needs children, parents are haunted by the question: who after me?. There is an urgent need for better support for caregivers and facilities for those with special needs, say parents and experts

21 Oct 2026 9:11 am
India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal

21 Oct 2026 8:52 am
Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

Unlike new EV manufacturing, which rewards scale and centralisation, retrofitment rewards distribution through local workshops, technicians and entrepreneurship; with the right training, neighbourhood mechanic shops can become certified retrofitters, absorbing the existing workforce

21 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Delhi govt. finds lapses in hygiene, cleanliness at sweet manufacturers

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Governments citizen-centric approach places public health, safety, and welfare at its core

21 Oct 2026 8:47 am
France arrests man, calls in anti-terror police over town hall protest fire

Anti-terror police have been called in to investigate the suspected arson of the town hall in the central city of Limoges, a listed building dating back to 1883 whose roof and belfry collapsed when it was engulfed by fire on October 17

21 Oct 2026 8:37 am
NATO sending planes, radars to Black Sea after drone attacks

The announcement from NATO came after Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that a U.S. military plane had started to patrol the Black Sea following a plea for help after recent drone attacks

21 Oct 2026 8:16 am
IEA chief sees little chance of oil market 'normalisation' next year

The war sparked by the attacks has sent oil prices to over $100 a barrel compared with below $70 a barrel before hostilities began, while damage to Gulf refineries has helped push diesel prices to record highs

21 Oct 2026 7:54 am
Delhi Police transfers second case against Das, Ranka to Crime Branch

The Crime Branch will now investigate two cases against the CJP leaders. The other case linked to Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area was transferred to the Crime Branch

21 Oct 2026 7:48 am
Tamil Nadu rain: Schools in Chennai, four other districts declare holiday

The weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, followed by Taramani (10 cm) Madhavaram (9 cm), Villivakkam and Nandanam (8 cm)

21 Oct 2026 7:13 am
Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its early conclusion

21 Oct 2026 6:48 am
Musk ordered reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine: report

Kyiv last week reported restrictions to the service, which it sees as crucial to fending off Moscow's invasion, shortly after Trump criticised Ukraine and urged it to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.

21 Oct 2026 6:25 am
Left parties should sell books from party offices, not at Durga Puja pandals, says West Bengal CM

The remarks by the Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, come at a time after a section of leaders of his own party condemned attacks on the book stalls set up by the Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

21 Oct 2026 4:46 am
Cricket: Bavuma battles adversity to put South Africa in control

The captain produced a defiant display and showcased his batting skills as South Africa recovered from a precarious 110-6 in the morning session on the third day to declare on 425-9 before taking an Australian wicket prior to stumps, an emphatic response to their heavy defeat in last weeks first test

21 Oct 2026 4:24 am