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Over 75,000 people bound over ahead of local body polls in A.P.

The police are tracking the movements and social-media activities of those identified as having been involved in polling-related violence in the past

24 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
What makes Real Madrid vs Barcelona footballs greatest rivalry? | In Focus Podcast

What makes El Clsico one of footballs greatest rivalries? Srinivasan Ramani, The Hindus Deputy National Editor, joins In Focus to explore the history, politics, identity and footballing philosophies behind the iconic Real Madrid-Barcelona clash.

24 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Current struggle not merely limited to resignation Gyanesh Kumar, it is also a fight to regain democratic space: CPI(M) MP John Brittas

The Union government resorted to more repressive tactics against the second round of protests because the BJP leaders feel that if they buckle once more, it would be a disaster with far reaching consequences, Mr. Brittas said

24 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Nedumbassery accident: Experts from luxury car company likely to join police in Kochi for crash data retrieval

The police will submit a request to the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I, Angamaly seeking permission to retrieve the information stored in the Event Data Recorder (EDR) of the vehicle using the help of the experts

24 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
NHPC office, police station set ablaze, Arunachal BJP chief's house vandalised amid stir over power project

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the violence and demanded an independent inquiry into the use of tear gas shells against protesters during the bandh

24 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
TNSTC driver killed as bus caught in landslip at Burliyar on Mettupalayam-Coonoor ghat road

More than 300 people were stranded along the ghat section following multiple landslips

24 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Delhi NEET protest: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use, harassment claims on Oct 29, 30

Members of the public and anyone affected by the violence can walk in between 11.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on October 29 and 30 to submit complaints or representations, or present evidenc

24 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Tribute to Guruvayur Dorai: The master who took the mridangam to the global stage

A longtime student remembers his gurus musical mastery, generosity and lifelong commitment to carrying the Pudukkottai bani across generations and borders.

24 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

Tamil Nadu had sought release at the rate of 14,236 cusecs a day, including claimed backlog of 13.829 tmcft; Karnataka cites severe drought

24 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
President Murmus two-day Odisha visit postponed over cyclone forecast

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm, and likely to make landfall on the morning of October 28

24 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
DRI seizes methamphetamine worth 1.1 crore from Bhopal-Hyderabad bus

Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the DRI Hyderabad Zonal Unit conducted a systematic search of the bus after it arrived in Hyderabad

24 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Why MLC elections for five seats matter in Maharashtra | Explained

Elections to five Teachers and Graduates Constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council were held on October 23

24 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
Delhi court remands content creator Amir Shokeen in five-day police custody in racial abuse case

Police told the court that Shokeen needs to be taken to Ahmedabad for identification and arrest of other persons allegedly involved in the incident

24 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
T.N.-Keralam officials discuss arrangements ahead of Sabarimala season

The officials discussed the measures to be taken regarding parking arrangements for pilgrims without obstructing traffic

24 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Dept. raises food allowance for students in hostels, residential schools

A G.O. to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department following the announcement made by Minister Vanni Arasu in this regard during the Budget session

24 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Haryana Police, CBI working to expedite deportation of gangster Himanshu Bhau from U.S.

The Special Task Force of Haryana Police is in close coordination with the CBI, India's nodal agency for Interpol, to expedite his deportation from the United States, officials said

24 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
ED searches seven premises in Hyderabad over alleged 326-crore bank fraud

The investigation concerns the alleged defrauding of a consortium of banks led by Punjab National Bank, along with IDBI Bank, Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank (now part of Union Bank of India), and Bank of Baroda, resulting in a loss of 326.49 crore

24 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to receive Oskar Klein Medal

Mr. Sen is internationally recognised for his pioneering work on S-duality, the precise counting of black hole entropy and string field theory, which have helped shape modern string theory

24 Oct 2026 1:18 pm
Steps initiated to establish telemedicine programme in Tamil Nadu

The Finance Minister, in the Budget, had announced that to ensure access to specialised medical care for people in remote and rural areas, the government will establish a telemedicine system based on a hub-and-spoke model

24 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
Enhancement of MPs development fund key topic selected by Parliamentary panel for study

The committee will examine the guidelines governing the release of MPLADS funds and assess the need to enhance the allocation under the scheme

24 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Sanjay Raut behind AI-generated audio clip, doing Rahuls bidding: BJP

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban demanded the registration of a case against Sanjay Raut, if warranted, and a probe into whether the Sena (UBT) MP received funding from Rahul Gandhi Gandhi

24 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited an unidentified government source saying Mr. Kim arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong after crossing a newly opened bridge between the countries

24 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Bathing banned at Kodiveri anicut following heavy rain

Moderate rain on Friday (October 23) morning led to a sharp rise in the Bhavani rivers inflow, increasing the flow of water at the anicut

24 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
What happens inside the brain during a stroke?

The first few hours of a stroke determine how damaged the brain can become. Knowing the signs and seeking timely medical help is crucial

24 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Delhi court orders trial of Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid, five others in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that proceeds of crime amounting to 8.94 crore were generated and received, routed, transferred, concealed, possessed, acquired and used by the accused through various channels

24 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Jose Dominic of CGH Earth debuts as an artist at The Plav, his new gallery in Kochi

The former CEO of the CGH group collaborates with woodcutter PK Vasudevan and carpenter Sreedharan Achari to create artistic works out of cut trees, giving the wood and the roots a new life

24 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Rosa Luxemburg: The making of a revolutionary

Rosa played a pivotal role in founding the Polish Social Democratic Party that opposed Polish nationalism, and fought for revolutionary socialism

24 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
IND vs NZ second T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

India made two changes, replacing injured Ishan Kishan with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while Prince Yadav came in for Mayank Yadav

24 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Class 12 student killed as car driven by minor crashes on Tambaram-Maduravoyal bypass road

17-year-old Salath Raj was driving the car with four of his friends; one of them sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot

24 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Another low-intensity tremor recorded in Karnatakas Chickballapur

A mild tremor of magnitude 2.9 was recorded in Chickballapur district at 3.29 a.m. on October 24.

24 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Tiger Shroff shooting: Mumbai cops recover two firearms from Surat

According to a police official, crime branch teams tracked the logistical trail of the weapons provided to the assailants, leading them to a hideout in Surat where the firearms were recovered

24 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Parishad nominations filed peacefully in Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram districts

District Collector P. Raja Babu announced that the ZPTC/MPTC nomination process was completed in an extremely peaceful and transparent atmosphere

24 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
CTI urges Rahul Gandhi to defer Nov 1 INDIA bloc rally, warns of 10,000 crore trade loss

CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said the rally could affect wholesale and retail markets around Ramlila Maidan at a time when traders expect heavy customer footfall ahead of Dhanteras and Deepavali

24 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
U.S. embassy says security ramped up in Jordan after deadly church attack

Seven people were killed and dozens were injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church

24 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm, landfall expected on Oct. 28

The well-marked low-pressure area is expected to turn into a depression during the day, the India Meteorological Department said

24 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Contract renewals of teachers linked to MDMA case: Vigilance inquiry underway against former SSK official

The probe stems from a formal complaint lodged by Youth Congress leader V.P. Dulkhifil, who appeared before Vigilance officials to record his statement and furnish details supporting his claims

24 Oct 2026 11:59 am
Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested

Built between 1937 and 1938, the Eagle's Nest forms part of the toxic legacy of Hitler's Third Reich, which was responsible for the deaths of millions of Jews along with Roma, LGBTQ people and Communists in the Holocaust

24 Oct 2026 11:56 am
U.S. spy chief warns Iran has ramped up efforts to target Americans

The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential U.S. embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia this week, following increasing attacks from Yemens Houthis

24 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed

The operation is expected to continue for several days, a statement, released late on Friday (October 23, 2026), said

24 Oct 2026 11:45 am
At least four killed, as two vehicles catch fire in ASR district

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

24 Oct 2026 11:25 am
Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Many farmworkers lack basic protection from extreme weather, including access to shade, rest breaks and drinking water, the report notes, adding that international labour standards are often ignored, while weak enforcement leaves workers exposed to dangerous conditions

24 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Repair maadi workshops on at Indian Institute of World Culture in Bengaluru

People can walk in any time between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. into the Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi

24 Oct 2026 11:20 am
HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA forces removed dozens of pipelines discreetly laid into the lake from several buildings at Guttala Begumpet area

24 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

The AQI was recorded at 185 (moderate) at 9 a.m. on October 24, compared with the 24-hour average of 230 (poor) at 4 p.m. on October 23, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

24 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Musician Omar Zakhariah celebrates Pongumoodu, his neighbourhood in Thiruvananthapuram, in a funky rap

Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss

24 Oct 2026 11:15 am