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Drishyam The Conclusion director Abhishek Pathak on crafting the Hindi original and its memetic afterlife

As Drishyam The Conclusion solidifies its run at the box-office, director Abhishek Pathak talks about deviating from the Malayalam version, intentionally writing comic lines for Gaitonde, his reactions to internet memes on the film and more

14 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Abhijeet Dipke slams authorities after Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka jailed for Jantar Mantar trespass

CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke hits out at the government over the five-day judicial custody of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for Jantar Mantar trespass and the signing of peace bonds. Questioning the action taken over hoisting the national flag, Dipke dismissed allegations of foreign funding and said that he is heading to Delhi to decide the groups next course of action.

14 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Two arrested for attacking security guard with knife in Besant Nagar

An altercation broke out between the security guard and the two youngsters after one of them allegedly harassed his daughter

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Residents seek probe into collapse of peepal tree

Activists suspect possible human intervention; residents cite damage to roots during drain work

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Thane Police bust matrimonial fraud racket, arrest two men; 14.25 lakh cash, 311 grams of gold seized

The accused have been identified as Dinesh Babu Manekar (39), a resident of Mahape in Navi Mumbai, and his alleged accomplice Suresh alias Babu Tanaji Mhatre (55), a resident of Chikhali in Raigad district

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Delhi High Court seeks FSSAI stand on PIL against non-dairy, analogous 'paneer'

The petitioners contended that while paneer is a standardised dairy product under the food safety regime, a non-dairy, analogue product contains non-milk ingredients and lacks the same nutritional value

14 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
The battle against inflation is entering a tougher phase: What it means for you

Indias retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, its highest level in nearly two years, driven by rising food, fuel and transport costs. Rural households have been hit particularly hard, with food inflation crossing 8%. The surge comes amid elevated global crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and continuing uncertainty in West Asia. With inflation nearing the RBIs upper tolerance limit, questions are growing over whether another interest rate hike could be on the horizon. This explainer examin

14 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Preventive detention explained: Know your constitutional rights

The detentions during the October 10 protests have brought renewed attention to preventive detention, constitutional protections and the limits of state power. What is preventive detention? When can authorities legally detain someone without trial? What protections does Article 22 of the Constitution provide? And what did the Supreme Court say about detentions, mobility restrictions and the right to peaceful protest? This explainer breaks down the legal framework governing preventive detention,

14 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Keralam braces for northeast monsoon after 28% southwest monsoon deficit

IMD issues orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts on October 15

14 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Kazi Nazrul Islam: The forgotten voice of Durga puja and Bengals pluralism

The rebel poets Agomoni songs, part of the vast canon of Nazrulgeeti, welcome goddess Durga each autumn while conveying powerful social and cultural messages that transcend mere devotion.

14 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Smear campaign against former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, alleges son Minister for Urban Development Yathindra Siddaramaiah

The former chief minister had decided to seek an injunction from a court against the persons spreading the defamatory allegations

14 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Women stage silent demonstration at Kathipara against police action on anti-CEC protesters in Delhi

The silent protest sought to draw parallels between the Emergency declared in 1975 and what the protesters described as the present situation in the country, alleging that young people were being detained, assaulted, and booked for questioning the government

14 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Dingaleshwar swami joins protest of sugarcane farmers, questions silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Fakira Dingaleshwara Swami, seer of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Mutt, questions discrimination against farmers, cites quick decisions taken by Union Government on oil price hike

14 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
Workday launches Work Intelligence AI offering to help make automation decisions

As per the 2026 Workday Global Workforce Report, 76% of heavy AI users expect AI to create new career opportunities

14 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
Earth cave-in at Akkulam: Collector halts school building construction, orders evacuation of adjacent flat residents

Earth caved in barely 4 m from apartments on Tuesday. A boundary wall was destroyed and a 50-m stretch of road in front of apartments collapsed

14 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
DGCA bans specific power banks on flights

The DGCA has also advised airlines to take appropriate measures to identify and prevent the carriage of the specified power bank

14 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Jaipur over bomb threat

An Air India Boeing 787-9 operating as flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur International Airport on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat. According to sources, the pilot signaled unlawful interference using Squawk Code 7500 while in the Mumbai Flight Information Region, prompting the emergency landing. The aircraft was immediately moved to an isolation bay where security personnel are conducting thorough inspections, while official statements from Air India and the

14 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
KRCU exams postponed due to protest by sugarcane farmers in Karnataka

Kittur Rani Channamma University postponed all the examinations scheduled on October 14

14 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Odisha government denies information on allegations of lowering grade of ore to evade royalty

RTI activists allege a possible nexus between mining lessees and officials to derail probes and waive or drastically reduce penalties

14 Oct 2026 2:13 pm
Tribute to Guruvayur Dorai: A life shaped by rhythm

Rooted in the Pudukkottai bani yet distinctly original, the mridangam exponent enriched every concert and nurtured generations of musicians.

14 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Karnataka SIR: 1.10 Lakh Form-7 applications reported, 29,000 records missing online

One-fourth of forms seeking Karnataka voter deletions not available on portal for public scrutiny in Karnataka.

14 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
AI safety under scrutiny: Key incidents involving rogue agents

Recent incidents involving AI agents bypassing instructions and hacking external systems have raised fresh concerns over security vulnerabilities.

14 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
ITLA: Better transport economics will depend on more than an apex label

The ITLA, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, seeks to address the lack of synchronisation among various transport infrastructure modes as PMs GatiShakti go in full steam

14 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
Why has Tamil Nadu gone for expensive power purchase agreements | Explained

The Tamil Nadu government has clarified that due to the high power demand in the State this time, thanks to a prolonged summer-like situation, they have had to go in for such an agreement

14 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
News from the world of Education: October 14, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

14 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Naga students body endorses tribes phased bar on illegal immigrants

The Naga Students Federation has urged other Naga organisations to emulate the Angami Public Organisations resolution, which will bar illegal immigrants from employment, services and property rentals in Angami areas

14 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
Haier eyes 30 to 35% festive growth this season, says CEO N S Satish

Haier has its domestic manufacturing in Pune and Greater Noida which supply to the nationwide network, with Pune serving as the primary hub for premium and large-capacity manufacturing

14 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant workersdeath penalty

A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and Presidents Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu

14 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Nedumbassery accident: CPI(M) stages protest march to police station over indifference in handling of case

Police stopped the march before it reached the station by erecting barricades on the road. Slogan-shouting protesters attempted to breach the barriers

14 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
12 12 12 trailer: Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan lock horns in Apple TVs heist thriller

Apple TVs eight-episode series 12 12 12 has Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan playing a former FBI agent and a globe-trotting criminal respectively

14 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Why cant Tamil Nadu police grant permission for route marches by RSS, DK, asks Madras High Court

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan asks why RSS cant conduct route marches in Tamil Nadu when it does so even in terrorist-infested areas such as Jammu and Kashmir

14 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
Keralam, where is your humanity? A doctors anguished response to yet another mob lynching

Forensic surgeon Hithesh Sanker, who has put out a strongly worded post on lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad, was involved in post-mortem examination of Ram Narayan Baghel, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh who was lynched at Attappallam, Walayar, in December 2025

14 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
Plumber dies, another critical after falling into septic tank in Pallikaranai

While inspecting the septic tank on the ground floor, Rajesh was overcome by toxic fumes and fell inside. Kesavan attempted to rescue Rajesh but he, too, fell into the tank after inhaling the fumes

14 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
Watch: Bihar: At least 13 children dead after boat capsizes in Ganga in Vaishali district

At least 13 children died after a boat carrying around 20 people capsized in the Ganga River in Bihars Vaishali district. The boat was heading to a village feast when it sank on Tuesday night. Survivors recounted how water filled the boat, forcing passengers to jump into the river. PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced compensation for the families of the deceased.

14 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Fourth edition of Puducherry Bird Atlas records 43,000 birds, 158 species

The exercise followed three previous rounds held in December 2025, March 2026, and June 2026

14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
How many ghuspaithiye were detected, deleted, deported after SIR: Congress to Amit Shah

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asks Union Home Minister Amit Shah three questions on infiltrators, after Shah criticised the Oppositions vote chori protests

14 Oct 2026 1:17 pm