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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar invites Poland as partner for Global Investors Meet 2027

Mr. Shivakumar sats the State is keen to deepen bilateral cooperation in investment, technology, innovation and employment, building on Bengalurus technology ecosystem and Polands expertise in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and green energy

23 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode

While no casualties have been reported, the fire caused extensive damage to machinery and stored packing materials

23 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Suriyas Scene: Naslen plays an inhuman predator in Jithu Madhavans film

Scene, Naslens debut Tamil film, is set to release in theatres on November 6

23 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
IND vs NZ second T20I: Pressure mounts on visiting bowlers at batting-friendly Christchurch

In the first T20 international, the batters saved the day for India after the bowlers endured another ordinary outing

23 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Protests against SIR LIVE: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory ahead of stir

Samyukt Kisan Morcha and People Against SIR platform are protesting nationwide; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers march

23 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
Watch: Ruckus during Punjab assembly session over drug menace

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the Akali Dal, BJP and Congress of contributing to Punjabs drug problem during a heated Assembly session. He alleged that opposition leaders had failed to tackle drug trafficking and urged them to answer questions on the issue. Cheema also appealed to the State government to expedite road construction to protect peoples lives and property.

23 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm by October end

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the state government that a low-pressure area has formed over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m

23 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
Left parties, BRS stage joint dharna demanding transparency in Indiramma Houses beneficiary selection

The parties demand pending bills for incomplete houses sanctioned under the Indira Awaas Yojana and other previous housing schemes be released immediately

23 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Scientists petition to scrap SIR disenfranchisement exercise

The signatories say they have endorsed the statement in their individual capacities, and that their views are personal and do not represent their institutions

23 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Multiple SpiceJet flights delayed at Bengaluru airport, passengers face hours of waiting

Three domestic services connecting Bengaluru with Kolkata and Mumbai were affected, with delays extending into the early hours of the following day.

23 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari temple in Chhattisgarhs Jagdalpur

She was accompanied by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

23 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Telangana Forest Beat Officer who died in line of duty selected for national award

Banoth Naveen went chasing suspected poachers through a reserve forest when he came in contact with a live wire

23 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Data breach: SBI says it individually informed all affected customers

SBI had come under criticism for not informing affected customers though it cared to intimate the incident to stock exchanges

23 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Inadequate sleep increases the risk of fatty liver disease

With every one-hour decrease in sleep time from the recommended seven-eight hours, the risk of fat deposition in the liver increased by 24%

23 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown

Immigrants convicted of illegally voting in the United States face up to a year in prison. Those convicted of lying on applications to become American citizens face up to a decade

23 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Unusual names, details crop up in electoral roll for MLC polls in U.P.; ECI cites software error

The discrepancies were found in the Allahabad-Jhansi graduates' constituency ahead of polling for 11 MLC seats

23 Oct 2026 12:45 pm
Indias smartphone shipments collapsed to a decade low during Q3 2026

During Q3, 2026, Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India, followed by Vivo and Oppo

23 Oct 2026 12:32 pm
Bombay High Court permits withdrawal of plea against Religion Act

The Bench emphasised the need to specify the repercussions of law enforcement and noted that prosecutions in Pune under the Act were not brought to the Courts notice

23 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Accused in Keralam synagogue arson case slapped with UAPA, larger conspiracy suspected: police

Anti-terror law invoked considering the sensitive nature of the location he targeted, says District Police Chief (Kochi City) Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar

23 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
What is Romanchs Law? New York Citys historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourists death

The New York City Council voted to pass Romanchs Law, a landmark measure that bans horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028, in a move championed by Mayor Mamdani after an Indian tourist died following a carriage accident in Central Park

23 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
NCC cadets must help safeguard nations unity, says Air Commodore Narsingh Sailani

Around 300 cadets from 16 directorates take part in a 10-day national integration camp at Gandigunta in Krishna district

23 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Bombay HC orders compensation over arrest, directs action against police and Magistrate

A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata noted that the Mumbai Police kept Mr. Agrawal in detention for 26 days without a basis in law

23 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kins appeal against FIR order on October 26

A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again

23 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Private universities continue to flout UGC rules on fee refund

UGCs Fee Nivaran Cell had resolved 4,257 complaints across five academic years. These efforts resulted in refunds to students totalling over 25.51 crore

23 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
Watch: Abohar shootout victim family stages protest outside Punjab legislative assembly

Family members of Ajay Kumar, the Abohar shootout victim, staged a protest outside the Punjab Assembly in Chandigarh for the second consecutive day, demanding justice. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to meet the grieving family and offer his condolences. Jakhar also demanded justice for Kumars family and warned that he would stage a sit-in outside Manns residence if the Chief Minister failed to meet them.

23 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
How Indias research ambitions rest on scholars who can barely survive

PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, according to the but theUGC awards the Junior Research Fellowship for only about 11,750 slots a year. Those left out live on far smaller stipends or none at all.

23 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Volvo Cars announces 2,500 job cuts worldwide

Struggling along with other European auto companies in the face of a difficult global landscape, Volvo Cars last year announced an 18-billion-kronor cost-cutting plan

23 Oct 2026 11:59 am
Data shows lack of functioning toilets for children with disabilities

Less than four out of ten schools in India have a toilet that is usable by a child with a disability.

23 Oct 2026 11:58 am
Fire at Parawada pharma units metformin block; all workers evacuated safely

A static discharge while a tablet compression machine was being cleaned is suspected to have caused the fire, say police

23 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Chennai Northeast monsoon rains: T.N. CM Vijay directs officials to maintain continuous vigil

CM Vijay reviews monsoon preparedness, waterlogging at 35 locations

23 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Sensex, Nifty rebound after 3-day fall on IT stocks buying

Gains remained modest as soaring crude oil prices, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, dampened investors' sentiment

23 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Goan food and history come together in this immersive theater performance by PaChaak Productions

Goa is a Bebinca will be staged in Bengaluru. It is an immersive theatre production by PaChaak and serves traditional Goan food along with the enactment of a family drama

23 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN

Ms. Mangalanandan added that burial rights for terrorists are being justified by indicating that States may restrict funeral rights of terrorists, but only within legal limits

23 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Registrations for Vizag Junior Literary Fest open on October 24; fest on November 21, 22

The festival for children aged four to 16 will have around 100 sessions at Hawa Mahal on Beach Road

23 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Record growth, rising risks: Whats really driving Indias core industries? | The Hindu Editorial

Indias core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be. Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased power demand during the heat wave and higher refining activity driven by imported oil. With global crude prices rising, foreign exchange pressur

23 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Nepal to receive first-ever loss and damage fund payout after devastating floods

Nepal is set to receive $21.6 million from the United Nations Loss and Damage Fund following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods that struck the country in August. The allocation marks the first time the global climate fund has earmarked money for a specific country to address climate-change-linked losses. Climate experts have welcomed the decision as a landmark step, but the funding is only a fraction of the nearly $5 billion Nepal estimates it needs for recovery and reconstruction.

23 Oct 2026 11:43 am
Two girls from Pudukottai sexually assaulted at Velankanni lodge; two men arrested

The girls told personnel from the Singappen Task Force that two men had approached them while they were on the beach, promising to buy them food, and subsequently sexually assaulted them in a lodge

23 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Sting operation case: Kannada news channel head moves court for anticipatory bail

According to CCB sources, the agencys cybercrime wing had earlier questioned Rakesh Shetty in connection with the case

23 Oct 2026 11:35 am
Rupee rises 3 paise to 94.78 against USD in early trade

The rupee rises by 3 paise against U.S. dollar on Friday, under pressure amid macroeconomic headwinds

23 Oct 2026 11:32 am
Cyclonic storm likely by October 26; heavy rain in Coastal Andhra from October 27: IMD

The system is forecast to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts after October 26

23 Oct 2026 11:23 am
Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23

Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain

23 Oct 2026 11:23 am
RTI reveals why two election commissioners wrote to the Cabinet Secretary

An RTI response has revealed how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints filed by Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi against senior Election Commission official Maneesh Garg over changes in work allocation. The Cabinet Secretariat decided against taking action, citing the Election Commissions constitutional independence. It also sent a copy of its acknowledgement to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, it remains unclear whether the CEC responded to the communic

23 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders arrested in Belagavi

Officers from the Khadebazar police station took them into custody in connection with a case filed in January 2025

23 Oct 2026 11:08 am