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Odisha to provide additional 2.91 lakh houses for poor in the State

The State will mobilise resources from Rs. 3500 crore-fund earlier earmarked for repair component

16 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
China considers new export curbs on solar, AI, biotech

The draft plan, Announcement No. 48, proposes a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more, including next-generation solar technologies that could affect countries such as India seeking to reduce dependence on China

16 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
J&K aims to iron out glitches for Ranji defence

With Dogra & Co. facing Madhya Pradesh in their opener on October 11, the 41-year-old stressed that there is only a need to fine-tune

16 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Kerala HC directs State to consider representation to include Rugby as State-level Sports and Games event

The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games

16 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Government begins process to appoint permanent V-Cs: Higher Education Minister

He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisation or ideological polarization in university governance.

16 Oct 2026 3:55 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates 301.71-crore Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore

He also unveiled a statue of Thanthai Periyar at the facility

16 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
Andhra Pradesh High Court hands Gade Sai Krishna custodial death probe to CBI

A Special Investigation Team formed by the State government had been investigating the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna since June

16 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Supreme Court seeks replies from Centre, NCPCR on PIL for framework to protect children from social media risks

The plea called for mandatory age verification, age-appropriate access, verifiable parental consent and stronger safeguards against cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, harmful content and excessive platform use.

16 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Telangana CM pitches Hyderabad as ideal location for Hyundais car manufacturing facility

HMIE team apprised Telangana CM about the progress of its integrated Global R&D facility at NIMZ in Zaheerabad

16 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Can democracy function without visible spaces for public protest? | The Hindu Editorial

Delhi Polices decision to remove Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site has sparked a wider debate about democratic rights, public dissent and access to the seat of power. Supporters of the decision cite concerns about traffic congestion and public order, while critics argue that moving protests away from central Delhi undermines the visibility and effectiveness of democratic expression.

16 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Anjali Patil on Sailesh Rathnakumars Selvi: Women characters have more space in regional cinema

Patil, who calls herself an accidental actor, and director Rathnakumar discuss their Tamil indie on migrant nurses which won two awards at 2026 Busan International Film Festival

16 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
KERC seeks public feedback on draft electricity supply regulations for consumers in Karnataka

Final rules to incorporate suggestions and objections, says Chairperson P. Ravi Kumar

16 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Heavy rush at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

As many as 58,714 devotees have darshan of the Goddess by 8 a.m.

16 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Opposition is to oppose, expose, depose: Congress Pranab reminder to Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister needs to be reminded of what the former President Pranab Mukherjee, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019, would often say: the job of the Opposition in a democracy is to oppose, expose and depose, says Jairam Ramesh

16 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is also Pakistans governor to the World Bank, was formally announced as the incoming chair during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

16 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Mangalore University establishes dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol research to advance nuclear safety

The facility addresses a challenging area of radiation protection in the nuclear energy industry

16 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Palaniswami calls for unity, commitment among cadres as AIADMK enters 55th year

Even though several political rivals and traitors attemptedto work against the party over the past five decades, he said that the AIADMK marched ahead with the massive support of its cadres

16 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
What changes under Indias proposed BS-VII vehicle emission rules | Explained

The draft standards propose on-road emissions testing and new checks on pollution from brakes and tyres, with cars first in line for a phased rollout from April 2029

16 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
IND vs WI T20Is: Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces injured Arshdeep for final T20I

The final match of the series, which is currently locked at 2-2, will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Oct. 17

16 Oct 2026 2:46 pm
Supreme Court issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary

SCBA President and senior advocate Pradeep Rai alleged that the remarks by Mr. Raut and Mr. Wagle went beyond the bounds of fair criticism and were capable of undermining public confidence in the Supreme Court

16 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
Avoid water intensive crops to avoid financial distress: Telangana MP urges farmers

Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy says Telangana Chief Minister had alerted people to the possible impact of El Nio and advised farmers to take precautionary measures

16 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
YSRCP office in Rayachoti partly set on fire, vehicles torched; party blames TDP activists

The police use a mild lathi-charge to disperse activists of both parties

16 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
CMRL money-laundering case: ED summons ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning on October 23

Summons issued under Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which ED has booked a case taking cognisance of a recent State police FIR in the matter

16 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
Chennais Tambour and designer Zandra Rhodes collaborate on a limited-edition line of pashminas

Featuring archival prints and intricate embroidery, British designer Zandra Rhodes limited collection of 150 pashmina stoles, created in collaboration with Annie Titus Mammens Tambour, is now available at Evoluzione

16 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Telangana, Karnataka can form integrated industrial value chain: IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu

Telangana Minister decribes the two States as two halves of one value chain, invites Karnataka-based industries to participate in Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 to be held at Bharat Future City

16 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
Mamata AITC alleges that West Bengal administration helping rival faction get affidavits in their favour

Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.

16 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Savita Punia eyes Olympic medal after historic Asian Games gold

Savita made a crucial save from a penalty stroke against China in the final to help India win a historic gold medal in women's hockey at the Asian Games after 44 years

16 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging Rahul Gandhi pushed pregnant journalist during October 12 march

The top court had directed that no coercive action be taken against a woman journalist, against whom a case has been filed by a Delhi Police officer alleging casteist remarks and public humiliation against him during a protest near the Jantar Mantar

16 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
KSRTC ready to run private buses on wet lease basis, Transport Minister C.P. John tells Keralam Assembly

Responding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposes

16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Tesla unveils new Roadster; production to begin in 2028

Tesla unveiled its redesigned Roadster on October 15, showcasing an electric sports car equipped with rocket-style thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX. During the demonstration in Texas, the car drove upside down, turned in mid-air and jumped over vehicles. Tesla says the Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 97 kmph in under a second and reach speeds exceeding 370 kmph. First announced in 2017, the Roadster is now scheduled to enter production in 2028.

16 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
Around 100 reportedly detained at AISF march; Dipke calls for fresh protest

Protests continued in Delhi for the sixth consecutive day on October 15, as AISF and AIYF members took out a Tiranga march through Connaught Place. Youth organisations claimed that around 100 protesters were detained after police stopped the march. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called for another Lehra Do Tiranga march at Central Park on October 16. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh also reacted to the protest call.

16 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Keralam govt declares public holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami

Holiday will apply to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act and all educational institutions

16 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Imran Khan beyond acting: How the Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na star has always supported social causes

As Imran Khan is in news for his participation in a protest in Mumbai, heres a look at the actors life beyond performing on-screen

16 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Keralam Assembly: Govt will recover 75.5-lakh loss from Sabarimala ghee irregularities, says Minister Bindhu Krishna

In a reply during Question Hour, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister says all files related to purported scam havebeen handed over to Vigilance

16 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin gets knighted by the French government

The Ordre du Mrite agricole (Order of Agricultural Merit) is a French distinction that was established almost 150 years ago. The French chef, who runs Amiel Gourmet in the city, is being awarded the honour for promoting French gastronomy and cuisine in India

16 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Rahul questions govt over Rubios proposed meeting with Indian officials in Mumbai

Mr. Rubio will travel to India next week where he would visit the Reliance unit at Jamnagar in Gujarat and would later meet officials of the External Affairs Ministry in Mumbai

16 Oct 2026 1:38 pm