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Brazil lurches to the right as Lula falters in the first round of presidential election

Instead of winning in the first round, as his supporters had expected, Lula trailed his challenger Flvio Bolsonaro by about 1.8 percentage points, or 2.2 million votes

5 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Watch: Delhi protesters allege police harassment; SC notice to ECI, Centre | Above the Fold | Oct 5, 2026

Gyanesh Kumar row: Supreme Court says changes to Form 6 not made by court, issues notice to ECI, Centre.

5 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
Four injured as stage set up for Wildlife Week celebrations collapses in Keralams Thekkady

Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John

5 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
The tale of two theatres in Shivamogga

Two renovated auditoriums - Shivaram Karanth Rangamandira at Heggodu and Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Rangamandira at Tumari have been inaugurated recently

5 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
Less than two years after massive clean-up op, water hyacinth takes over large swathes of Ooty lake

Local bird watchers have noted a drastic reduction in the bird population in the lake due to the unscientific clean-up that led to the destruction of sand banks and reed beds on which the birds had become dependent

5 Oct 2026 5:37 pm
Congress targets PM Modi over insensitivity with regard rising prices and its squeeze on household budgets

Describing him as the pravachan mantri, Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X which said household kitchen budgets had increased by 20% to 25% over the past three months and asked when people would get relief from back-breaking inflation

3 Oct 2026 12:43 am
2 Oct 2026 5:14 pm
Liquor shop application deadline extended to October 6 in Andhra Pradesh

Applications for 807 A4 shops will be scrutinised on October 7, followed by a draw of lots on October 8 to allot licences

2 Oct 2026 10:07 am
Can Indias cities rise to the looming demographic challenge? | In Focus podcast

Apoorva Jadhav speaks to us about Indias demographic dividend, the need to build an urban dividend, and whether its cities are ready for the jobs and growth ahead.

30 Sep 2026 4:19 pm
When Fortran ran for the first time

On September 20, 1954, the first successful test compilation and execution of a computer program using Fortran took place. Built by a team of pioneers in computer programming and led by John Backus, it wasnt until 1957 that Fortran was finally ready. A.S.Ganesh pulls out his punch cards to hand you the story of Backus and what he built

30 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Sohrabuddin Shaikhs encounter case: On Supreme Courts call to examine the acquittals

The top court issued formal notices on a special leave petition challenging a Bombay High Court Division Benchs judgment of acquittal, focusing on hostile witnesses and trial fairness

30 Sep 2026 11:35 am
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

OpenAI said that its models accessed information from the websites of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Census Bureau during research and training activity, but found no evidence of unauthorised access, compromised accounts or security breaches

26 Sep 2026 8:52 am
Omar, Mehbooba flag differences within ECI, seek course correction

The Election Commission and Government should consider the issue, particularly if eligible voters were prevented from exercising their franchise, Omar Abdullah said

24 Sep 2026 1:26 am
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling to be rolled out in single phase, FSSAI tells Supreme Court

The regulator sought a four-month period for issuing and finalising the draft regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act

23 Sep 2026 11:09 pm
Germany ready to sign forward leaning deal with India for submarines: German Ambassador to India

Mr. Wieck pointed out that both Germany and India have increased investments in their military capabilities because of the worldwide situation that he described as an unfriendly geostrategic environment

23 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
ECI should give details of decisions taken and whether they had majority backing: former Election Commissioners

Two ECs reportedly recorded 14 objections over ten months; former officials seek details

23 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
Ladakh L-G approves withdrawal of cases against 20 individuals booked over 2025 Leh violence

Sonam Wangchuk led a symbolic padyatra in Leh to mark the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025, violence during protests seeking statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh

23 Sep 2026 7:54 pm
Dont believe in misinformation campaigns on lands: Ponguleti

He said the Congress had a history of implementing land reforms and distributing land to landless Dalits and other marginalised communities

20 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
Watch: What world leaders eat at BRICS!

At the BRICS 2026 Summit in New Delhi, culinary teams are using food as a key tool for cultural diplomacy. Hospitality experts at the Taj Mahal Hotel have designed an India Friendship Menu that blends international home comforts like Laksa and Soto Ayam with iconic regional Indian specialties such as Nalli Nihari and Appams.

11 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
What was the Sarkaria Commission report that shook Tamil Nadu politics?

Why is the 1970s Sarkaria Commission back in news? We explain the history, allegations, and political impact of this report.

11 Sep 2026 6:10 pm
India hosts BRICS | Whats on the agenda?

World leaders are set to converge in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the 18th BRICS Summit.

11 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
IndiGo's Lucknow-Saudi Arabia flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after bomb threat

The flight 6E97 landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad Airport at 5:45 p.m., an official said, adding that all passengers and crew members were disembarked safely

10 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
Fly91 launches Vijayawada-Tirupati flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

Flight IC-3511 leaves Tirupati at 8.05 a.m. and IC-3512 returns from Vijayawada at 9.45 a.m.; the Gannavaram MLA asks the Union Civil Aviation Minister for Dubai flights from Vijayawada

10 Sep 2026 5:38 pm
Karnataka Cabinet approves aerospace Policy, expecting bout60,000croreinvestment in five years

The State Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026-2031, focusing on aerospace,defence, aviation and space research and developmentexpecting about60,000croreinvestment over the next five years

10 Sep 2026 12:35 am
Take alternative steps to ensure not one acre dries up in A.P., officials told amid El Nino woes

Chief Minister directs Ministers, elected representatives and officials to visit fields and advise farmers on suitable crop alternatives; says govt. will keep ready 90,000 kg of seeds of less-water-intensive crops for distribution, 90 crore will be spent on seed subsidy

3 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
In Pictures | Defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

Messi has played more World Cup matches than anyone else (34) and scored 21 goals overall.

1 Sep 2026 1:55 am
'All the joy he gave us': Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement

Its going to be difficult, but Im super grateful for all the joy he gave us, as a country, says Francisca Mieth, an 18-year-old university student, in Buenos Aires' leafy Belgrano neighbourhood

1 Sep 2026 1:40 am
Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floods

Railway Board coordinating with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement

31 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
KPSC scam: Priyank Kharge offers to quit politics even if there is iota of evidence against him

He challenges Kumaraswamy to quit if BJP or JD(S) leaders are involved in the scam

31 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
AIADMK to protest in Alanganallur condemning TVK MLA's comments on jallikattu

The agitation would be held in the jallikattu area at Alanganallur on September 3

30 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Peptide Party in Bengaluru cancelled after FSDA seeks regulatory details

The development followed a notice issued by the FSDA on Thursday after it took note of social media publicity for the proposed event

29 Aug 2026 12:37 am