Top News

Prakash Raj backs anti-Baldota, anti-pollution protest in Koppal

The multilingual actor says he will return on October 31 when agitation completes a year

Sapling plantation drive in Sathanur

Watch: Chennai airport: Why is Tamil Nadu asking for a new operator? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to replace the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as the operator of Chennai airport, reviving a two-decade-old de

Govt. hospitals will get new staff pattern, says Keralam Health Minister K. Muraleedharan

Drug shortage to be resolved this month; 16 crore worth of new facilities inaugurated at Thrissur medical college

Kochi Metro Rail Limited issues circular imposing curbs on officials communicating with media

The circular issued by District Collector G. Priyanka, who is holding charge of KMRL managing director, also warns of stern action against those

KTR urges apex court to fix anomalies in EC functioning

India must build clout in electronics, semiconductor value chains: IT Secy

IT Secretary S Krishnan said India needs domestic capacity to guard against technology denial while building a crucial presence across global ele

DDA orders safety audit of all high-rise buildings constructed before 2001

The move comes against the backdrop of building collapses, including the one in Satya Niketan, which claimed the lives of seven people.

Coimbatore Corporation ordered to stop operation of motorised boats in Ukkadam tank

Court gives the direction taking into account the ecological significance of the lake and the presence of a large number of resident and migrator

Stabbing at Catholic convent in Poland leaves one dead, four wounded

Police said they were alerted to the stabbing on the grounds of the abbey in Jarosaw at around 9:30 a.m. Four men and a woman were stabbed

Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

Mumbai: Actor Mushtaq Khan, whose comic performances made him a familiar face in Hindi cinema, has reportedly died after battling cancer. Known f

Optimo Capital appoints former RBI CGM as an independent director

Bengaluru-based non-banking finance company Optimo Capital on Thursday said it has roped in former RBI Chief General Manager Shrimohan Yadav as a

Lokesh allays fears over environmental impact of data centres coming up in Andhra Pradesh

State government has set a norm that a minimum 70% of the energy used by the data centres must come from renewable sources, says the IT & HRD Min

Tourism circuit to be promoted to showcase organic farming at Nammalvar farm

While Ponnaniyar dam, nestled between Perumal Malai and Semmalai, would offer the tourists to explore the sylvan surroundings, Vanagam would give

Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UN Security Council be abolished? | In Focus Podcast

France seeks to shake up the UN Security Council, calling for veto limits amid crises from Sudan to Lebanon. In Focus host Kallol Bhattacherjee a

BJP stages mock funeral of bankrupt Congress govt.

Frozen food sold at grocer with IL locations recalled for potential contamination

The type of bacteria potentially contaminating the lot is the 4th leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., the CDC says.

Orangutan Trafficking Probe: Clearer Picture Likely In Days, Says Odisha Minister

STF probing possible wildlife smuggling racket; minister says action will follow if negligence established: Reports

Nationwide bank strike: State-Level Bankers Committee advises customers to plan banking transactions in advance

Panel says latest information related to the strike and banking services will be communicated through the official websites of banks, SMS alerts

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow

The two housing projects are being developed at an estimated cost of 12,000 crore

Rupee, bonds witness sell-off as crude oil, US Treasury yields rise

The rupee settled at 95.96 per dollar, while the benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 7.11 per cent, its highest level

Nick Jonas credits Priyanka Chopra for

The News Mill

Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POCSO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Mushtaq Khan, popular for his roles in Welcome and Gadar, dies at 56

Mushtaq Khan, popular for his roles in Welcome and Gadar, dies at 56. This is a developing story.

Mahadev Betting App case: CBI arrests wanted accused Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Abhishek Kumar, described as one of the kingpins and wanted accused in the Mahadev Online

BJP defends SIR, hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Election Commission allegations

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He responded to Congress lea

Motilal Nehru College faculty suspend academics indefinitely over alleged election violence

The News Mill

Himanta Biswa Sarma defends Election Commission amid reports of internal rifts

The News Mill

Masks, blue robes at Charminar: What

Hyderabad: Blue robes, gold masks and a warning that trust is overrated. A group of people dressed in matching hooded outfits appeared at Charmin

Crude surge, insurance reforms trigger 1.7% market slide

With global yields remaining elevated and commodity prices showing renewed strength, market sentiment is likely to remain cautious in the immedia

Three Arrested Following Bus Fire Incident on Yamuna Expressway

Three suspects, including bus drivers, have been arrested after a tragic fire on the Yamuna Expressway resulted in nine fatalities. Three Arreste

Irdai's distribution reforms may disrupt insurance growth in near term

Proposed commission cuts could trigger broker consolidation and squeeze bancassurance, while tighter expense limits may put additional pressure o

BRS Welcomes Verdict On Danam, Says One Down More To Go

Joining Rama Rao, BRS Assembly deputy floor leader T. Harish Rao said Thursdays judgment should be viewed in the context of Constitutional princi

3,540 kg of ration rice seized, salesman suspended in Ramanathapuram

China, U.S. reach consensus on multiple economic and trade issues: Chinese Commerce Ministry

He Yadong, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, told the media in Beijing that the two countries economic and trade teams recently held their e

Mudasarlova Reservoir Receives Fresh Inflows Following Rains

Fresh inflows from Kambalakonda hills have raised Mudasarlova Reservoir's water level by three feet, offering relief amid drinking water concerns

Salem Mayor demands action against Corporation Commissioner; writes letter to T.N. Governor

Streams, rivulets swell in North Andhra, motorists stranded

Officials deployed emergency teams to clear roads and restore connectivity; initiated measures to improve water drainage and regulate traffic mov

Kiaasa Builds AI-Led Strategy Across Design, Supply Chain and Marketing

New Delhi [India], September 24: Kiaasa Retail Limited is developing an AI-led operating strategy that will connect product design, supply-chain

Deep depression wreaks havoc in North Andhra; heavy rain leaves four dead, many areas flooded

More rain forecast as weather system is likely to weaken into depression; Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam districts worst-hit; parts of coasta

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala Police issue formal orders appointing SIT

The investigators face the challenge of independently verifying the material provided by the ED and gathering corroborating evidence.

Councillor Sugathansbrother arrested for alleged trespass on murder case witness house

Sooraj Pancholi says he never met Disha Salian or Aaditya Thackeray, speaks on death threats

Actor Sooraj Pancholi says he received online abuse and death threats after his name was linked to the Disha Salian death case. He clarified that

4Note Gardens: Where Music Takes Centre Stage and Pets Join the Party

At 4Note Gardens, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli is reimagining outdoor dining as a space for music, conversation, community and unhurried evenings.

Minister flags off 26 new BS-VI buses in Salem

Efforts on to increase personal loan ceiling to 3 lakh, says Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation Chairman

Google plans first test of AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher

Sept 24 (Reuters) Alphabets Google said on Thursday it will launch a prototype satellite next week in its first in-orbit test of Project Suncatc

Elephants Enjoy Five-Day Picnic at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve are enjoying a five-day picnic, receiving special care and attention from their caretakers. Elephants Enjo

Banks need to recognise tech risk as 1st-order enterprise risk: RBI Dy Guv Jain

He noted that technology is now embedded in almost every critical banking function, from core banking and payments to customer onboarding, credit

Congress MP questions BRS claims on power, farm issues

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Vizag; normal life disrupted

Tree-fall incidents were reported across Visakhapatnam as heavy rain inundated low-lying colonies, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic

Gold price falls Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh as strong dollar, rising crude prices pressure bullion

Gold prices fell Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in New Delhi, extending losses for a fourth session, while silver dropped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2

CM Revanth To Receive Prestigious Aryadan Muhammed Award in Keralam on Friday

The Aryadan Muhammed Foundation is presenting the award in memory of late Aryadan Muhammed, a popular Congress leader from Kerala

Parents of IIT Bombay student demand professor

The News Mill

Echo of row in ECI: Protest in Mandya seeking Gyanesh Kumars resignation, SC urged to take suo moto cognisance

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to receive Aryadan Mohammed 2026 award

The News Mill

Modi, Shah should be investigated for vote theft conspiracy, says Rahul; asks CEC to become approver

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) threatens a nationwide agitation, Jantar Mantar 2.0, if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not step down within 48 hours

18th IDSFFK to open with A Fox Under a Pink Moon

Developers took on vacant historic religious buildings that were no longer in regular use; adaptive reuse gave them a new purpose as hospitality and community spaces

Some of Americas most unusual hotels are hiding inside buildings that once served very different purposes. Old factories, railway stations, shops

Government will take steps to lift construction ban in Idukki, says Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says the Keralam government will remove hurdles regarding the felling of trees grown by farmers on title deed (pa

Water quality monitoring system in railway stations strengthened, says Madurai Division

Water supplied at railway stations is being regularly tested for residual chlorine, bacteriological and chemical parameters as per the prescribed

Interarch Building Solutions to invest 300 crore for heavy steel plant expansion inNellore

TheNoida-basedpre-engineered steel construction company opens anew heavy structural steel manufacturing facility in 20 acre-landatAthivaramIndust

Ozempic & Wegovy maker Novo looks to expand India portfolio through investments in new technologies

The company is accessing different platforms to look for innovations that can personalise diabetes and obesity treatments

Heavy Rainfall in Odisha Displaces Over 8,000 Residents to Safety

Odisha faces severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, displacing over 8,000 people as authorities respond to the crisis. Heavy Rainfall in Odisha D

Odisha Faces Heavy Rainfall, Over 8,000 Evacuated to Safety

Heavy rainfall in Odisha has led to evacuations of over 8,000 people as flood-like conditions arise across several districts. Odisha Faces Heavy

Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POSCO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Sugar mill workers stage protest in Dharmapuri

On the Draw September 18, 2026

CBI arrests Abhishek Kumar in Mahadev online betting app scam

The News Mill

On the Draw September 24, 2026

Applications for 12 GW data centre capacity under scrutiny by State govt.: Sridhar Babu

Alleged fake UPI payment: suspect arrested

Police suspect the accused was involved in several similar fake UPI payment frauds across Keralam

'We later learned he was s*x offender': Ex-soccer players shocking testimony on men in women sports

India's JSW Group wants Volkswagen to cover $1.4 billion tax liability

The tax issue stems from the Indian govt's allegation that VW misclassified some vehicle assembly kits imported from certain countries between 20

India plans for 26.3 GW data centre load as AI growth reshapes power strategy

Demand response, new green tariffs could marry surging computing load with Indias clean-energy build-out as AI data centres add 26.3 GW

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to Washington looking for a trade win

For Trump, who relishes ceremony and prizes his ties with powerful leaders, the visit is as much a matter of national prestige as an opportunity

Cahokia teachers reach tentative contract agreement ahead of strike deadline

Union educators could have gone on strike on Friday.

Azhagiyamandapam junction revamped to ease traffic congestion

Heavy rains? No problem! 630kg Ganesh laddu auction held via Zoom

Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rains lashed several places in Andhra Pradesh, disrupting normal life. But that did not stop devotees from bidding in a Gan

Climate risks may widen India's milk demand-supply gap, says CII paper

Milk production growth has slowed to 3.5-3.7 per cent, while climate risks could raise procurement costs, squeeze margins and affect value-added

PM Modi praises Seema Kumari, Anantjeet-Parinaaz, and Indian badminton for Asian Games medals

The News Mill

BJP leader Madhavi Latha barred from Bagalkot ahead of Ganesh Shobha Yatra

The News Mill

Priyanka Gandhi demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The News Mill

Court reserves ruling on Anto Augustines anticipatory bail plea

Case relates to the alleged multi-crore fraud behind the failed bid to bring Argentina football team led by Lionel Messi to Keralam

Told to be silent: Witness reveals the ordeal female athletes face over men in womens sports

MCC to host weekly cultural evening at Rajaji Park amphitheatre

Karnataka HC notice to ECI on plea seeking prosecution of Srirangapatna MLA Bandisidde Gowda for for alleged non-disclosure of assets in election affidavit

Giant Dancing Gorillas Are the New Life of the Party in Pakistan. Here

A quirky new trend is taking over Pakistans party scene: giant, oversized gorilla costumes crashing weddings, campus events and celebrations, wit

Centre Warns Investors Against Fake Nidhi Companies Offering Unrealistic High Returns

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued an urgent public advisory cautioning investors against putting their funds into non-compliant

GMC deploys 3,000 workers to tackle heavy rain in Guntur

Pumpsets deployed to clear the water stagnation and restore traffic movement; the civic body has kept earthmovers and tree-cutting machines ready