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24-hour Internet shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar protest, IT Ministry issues takedown advisory

Social media platforms have been instructed to take down 'content having potential implications for public order'

10 Oct 2026 5:22 am
Delhi protest LIVE updates: CJP's call for 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' turns capital into a fortress

Authorities have taken several measures ahead of the protest, including internet curbs in parts of Delhi, the shutting down of markets and Metro stations, and the cancelling dozens of trains bound for the capital.

10 Oct 2026 4:58 am
flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

The statement said the co-pilot drew inspiration from the Sept 11, 2001 attacks in the United States and used two previous flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv to familiarise himself with the flight route and the airport

10 Oct 2026 4:20 am
Bamboo replacing poppy patches in Manipur jungles: PCCF

Bamboo plantations have been established in 255 hectares out of 307 hectares of forestland that were under poppy cultivation in three hill districts

10 Oct 2026 3:56 am
Three CJP activists detained in Rajasthan ahead of Delhi protest

The Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned the restrictions placed by the police on the movement of activists

10 Oct 2026 3:53 am
SC criticises Patna HC ruling that removing salwar does not constitute rape attempt

Shocking, says court and issues notice to accused who had been acquitted of the charges

10 Oct 2026 3:49 am
Centre proposes tighter curbs on advertising of prescription drugs

Under the existing framework, pharmaceutical manufacturers are prohibited from advertising drugs covered under these schedules without prior government approval. However, the corresponding restriction does not explicitly cover entities involved in the retail and wholesale sale and distribution of medicines

10 Oct 2026 3:44 am
Court boycott invites contempt notices for 26 lawyers in Meghalaya

All bar associations, barring one, began abstaining from judicial work on October 1 to press for the removal of the Advocate General Amit Kumar

10 Oct 2026 3:22 am
HC strikes down Madhya Pradeshs 27% OBC quota law, calls it unconstitutional

The High Court judgment came after years of hearing on a number of petitions filed by students from unreserved categories, who had challenged the Amendment Act of August 2019

10 Oct 2026 1:46 am
Trump says Russia to immediately supply diesel to U.S. after talks with Putin

The surprise announcement comes against the backdrop of a U.S. law seeking to impose steep tariffs against top purchasers of Russian oil and gas

10 Oct 2026 1:33 am
BRICS in a fragmented world order, a test of relevance

Despite diplomatic consensus at the New Delhi summit, BRICS faces internal tensions and imbalances

10 Oct 2026 12:57 am
Hyderabads common mobility pass fails to hit the mark

Priced at 8,500 a month, the new pass allows unlimited travel on Metro Rail and RTC buses within the ORR limits but excludes MMTS and last-mile services. Commuters say affordable fares, feeder connectivity and coordination among transport agencies are essential for seamless travel

10 Oct 2026 12:56 am
Breakfast scheme brings more students to schools in Telangana

Increased enrolment, enhanced attendance, no complaints of hunger and more energy among students throughout the day were some of the key factors that emerged as focal points in the Telangana schools after the introduction of the breakfast scheme this academic year, according to a survey in Kodangal constituency by Third Vision Research and Services

10 Oct 2026 12:51 am
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10

Pallium Indias celebration will bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers

10 Oct 2026 12:44 am
Indias WorldSkills medals reflect patient investment

Skill-Ex is the investment in the people behind Indias medal-winning performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China

10 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Nobel for Anne Carson celebrates experimentation and imagination

10 Oct 2026 12:36 am
Chennai Metrowater to hold open house meetings on Saturday

Such meetings were held every second Saturday of the month to redress complaints

10 Oct 2026 12:34 am
Audit of more than 120 public parks in Bengaluru finds accessibility gaps

When it comes to sanitation, only 29.5% have toilets, of which 61% are accessible. Only 5.4% have handwashing facilities, and 10.9% have drinking water

10 Oct 2026 12:33 am
ISDR conference explores emerging trends in dental science

Inaugurating the conference, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar called for making quality dental care accessible and affordable, particularly in rural areas, through outreach programmes and rural healthcare mechanisms

10 Oct 2026 12:32 am
Three persons arrested for cheating job seekers with fake work-from-home offers

Further investigations are under way to ascertain whether more people were involved and identify other victims who may have been cheated in a similar manner

10 Oct 2026 12:26 am
Units grappling with rising costs, says expert at Vettri Tamil Nadu MSME Summit 2026

According to S. Vasudevan, president of Tanstia, Micro and Small Enterprises are presently undergoing an extremely challenging phase due to the West Asia conflict and the continuous increase in production and operational costs

10 Oct 2026 12:22 am
NIA files chargesheet against 4 in Kishtwar terror attack case, traces conspiracy to Pakistan

The 535-page chargesheet details the conspiracy and the role of the three dead terrorists, including Saifullah, commander of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad, in the attack.

10 Oct 2026 12:18 am
BJP says Rahuls account of INDIA bloc meeting with President politically motivated

While Congress leader says he was shocked that the President did not deny the Oppositions vote theft allegation, BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi says Rahul Gandhi twisted what had occurred

10 Oct 2026 12:15 am
Kerala Postal Circle launches Assured Next Day Delivery service

Speed Post articles to be delivered next day in six Municipal Corporations of Keralam

10 Oct 2026 12:12 am
TVK allies hail byelection victory, says its an endorsement of governments performance

Alliance leaders including Thirumavalavan and Manickam Tagore congratulate the party on its electoral success

10 Oct 2026 12:09 am
568 projects proposed under UDF governments 100-day action plan implemented, says Keralam Chief Minister

Satheesan announces the governments second mission christened Janasparsham -- a File Adalat lasting from October 15 to December 31 to dispose of pending files

10 Oct 2026 12:05 am
Care Hospitals strengthens stroke, cardiac care

The first-of-its-kind Artis zee Bi-Plane Cath Lab allows doctors to see blood vessels from two different angles during a procedure and provides advanced 3D and CT-like imaging ensuring greater precision

9 Oct 2026 11:27 pm
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks

One man was killed, and five people were wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region in the morning hours, said Mykhailo Semikin, the head of the regional military administratio

9 Oct 2026 11:24 pm
Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, President says

Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer

9 Oct 2026 11:24 pm
GVMC plans exclusive 25 feeding zones for stray dogs in Visakhapatnam

GVMC opens its third feeding point at Autonagar with bowls and water troughs; the Kamal Welfare Foundation offers to fund about 25 more through CSR

9 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
How can a police officer aver that accused will abscond because he is a North Indian? questions Madras High Court

Justice N. Ramesh says such an averment is not appreciated and that a persons place of origin cannot be a reason for apprehending that he may flee

9 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
Repeal recent Assembly polls, INDIA bloc urges President

Memorandum alleges large-scale vote theft, demands resignation of CEC, suspension of SIR, and return to paper ballots; Rahul Gandhi says sustained Opposition pressure could bring down the government

9 Oct 2026 11:19 pm
AIADMK likely to face another crisis after decline in vote share

Following AIADMKs recent setback in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypoll, detractors may raise questions about Edappadi K. Palaniswamis leadership around the time of the partys Foundation Day on October 17

9 Oct 2026 11:17 pm
More train halts sought at Tadepalligudem railway station

Mr. Srinivas has appealed for the halting of Vande Bharat and Garib Rath Express trains at Tadepalligudem station.

9 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Assault on child: child rights panel registers case

The commission has sought details from the Parassala Station House Officer and the district child protection officer following media reports that the child was beaten up after she deleted WhatsApp from her mothers phone

9 Oct 2026 11:10 pm