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Former Mayor alleges bid to move Thiruvananthapuram Zoo animals to Vantara, Puthur

He says meeting will be held at Sathyan Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday to form a Thiruvananthapuram zoo protection committee

11 Oct 2026 2:40 am
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk warns of fresh protest if detained people not released in Delhi

In a video post on social media, Mr. Wangchuk said he expected the biggest democracy to allow peaceful protests

11 Oct 2026 2:26 am
Multiple Jantar Mantars spring up as Delhi shuts

Crackdown by police and paramilitary forces prompts flash protests near Safdarjung flyover, Dilli Haat, Raj Ghat; demonstrators sing protest songs, hold public lectures at makeshift detention centres

11 Oct 2026 1:34 am
Internet curbs restrict access to Google Maps, hit digital payments

With navigation apps and digital payments disrupted, autorickshaw drivers lose business, while visitors struggle to reach their hotels and access booking details amid heightened security restrictions

11 Oct 2026 1:25 am
Women police personnel lead crowd control efforts during protest

Around 3,500 women personnel, including those from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, were deployed across central Delhi; officers took the lead in negotiating with protesters and carrying out detentions

11 Oct 2026 1:12 am
Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, many wounded

President Donald Trump told reporters he was evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen

11 Oct 2026 1:07 am
CJP member moves Supreme Court on whereabouts of Dipke, Das, Ranka

Filing a habeas corpus petition in the top court, CJP coverage coordinator Gaurav Bharti seeks urgent hearing on October 11

11 Oct 2026 1:06 am
Net shutdown adds to massive disruption in capital

The mobile internet shutdown was among the largest web blackouts in the national capitals history

11 Oct 2026 12:56 am
Teams from IIT Madras win at quiz

More than 1,100 teams participated in the competition

11 Oct 2026 12:50 am
Police constable arrested for black-flag protest over daughters treatment

He allegedly staged the protest to draw attention to medical negligence in the treatment of his 10-year-old daughter at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore

11 Oct 2026 12:46 am
Goondas Act slapped on couple in Odisha woman murder case

The murder of the woman came to light when an unclaimed suitcase found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express was found to contain a headless body

11 Oct 2026 12:33 am
Meeting held to review special bus arrangements for festivals

In the meeting held at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam, discussions were held regarding the operation of special buses, omni buses, and basic amenities to be provided for passengers

11 Oct 2026 12:21 am
PM Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours

11 Oct 2026 12:15 am
11 Oct 2026 12:02 am
Tamil Nadu has shown that government can be corruption-free, says J.C.D. Prabhakar

Speaking at the School Voice Educational Conference, he says the live telecast of Assembly proceedings has created an awareness among the youth on being a part of the government

11 Oct 2026 12:00 am
Bookstore in Thoraipakkam born from a mothers love for books

Shweta Subbiah and nine-year-old Adhruth co-created The Reading Elf in Thoraipakkam, which stocks books for babies to young teens

10 Oct 2026 11:39 pm
Anti-CEC protest: Right-wing group members assault protesters at Connaught Place

A group of men raised slogans backing the police, chased and allegedly assaulted demonstrators in Connaught Place amid mass detentions ahead of the planned CJP protest at Jantar Mantar; videos of the incidents drew sharp reactions from the AAP and Congress.

10 Oct 2026 11:38 pm
Draft rules for ride aggregators in six months: Madras HC to T.N. government

The order was issued while disposing of a PIL petition seeking a direction to the T.N. govt. to enforce a regulatory framework for digital aggregators

10 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
Rainwater enters ASIs C site in Adichanallur amid delay in protective shelter work

A senior ASI official blames the delay in building the shelter on procedural requirements, including obtaining approvals and completing the tender process

10 Oct 2026 11:24 pm
Regular counselling for service PGs will be held soon, says Health Minister

He issues a statement regarding the temporary postings recently issued to service PGs and reiterates that all posts filled through these temporary postings will be notified in the upcoming counselling

10 Oct 2026 11:21 pm
UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate release

OHCHR issues statement over police handling of protests, says restrictions must meet necessity and proportionality test; urges government to respect right to peaceful protest

10 Oct 2026 11:16 pm
Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

10 Oct 2026 11:13 pm
Facing unscheduled power cuts? When does TNPDCL replace an old transformer?

With power demands having increased significantly over the years, many residential areas seek a new transformer or an upgrade of the existing one to prevent overloading

10 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Slew of events planned in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in centenary year

The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physicians extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of listening to the patient, examining at the bedside, thinking before ordering a test, and finally, and dwelling on the fundamental question of what it means to be a good physician in an age of extraordinary technology

10 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
Will not go back till CEC resigns: CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on October 11

Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during the October 10 demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions

10 Oct 2026 11:05 pm
Dont be afraid, stand up for what you believe in, Rahul tells agitating students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempting to silence dissenting voices through crackdowns, said Mr. Gandhi

10 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Former IAS, IFS officers defend Election Commission and SIR in an open letter

A system cannot be honest when you win and rigged when you lose, say the officials

10 Oct 2026 10:50 pm
AIADMK should introspect on bypoll outcome: Anbumani

He says the AIADMK has to find reasons for the results, since the party is part of the National Democratic Alliance

10 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
At least five killed in fresh Manipur violence

Armed groups, including those from across the Myanmar border, carried out the attacks; Kuki, Naga groups blame extremists from the other community for deaths; Kukis also blame IRB, calling for withdrawal of biased State forces

10 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year

Abbas has served as president since 2005 and delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.

10 Oct 2026 10:34 pm
Anti-CEC protest: Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar for a day

As protesters struggle to reach designated protest site, students and others gather in smaller groups near INA; police detain hundreds

10 Oct 2026 10:31 pm
Watch: Yogendra Yadav: Wherever citizens stand to protest, that is Jantar Mantar

Political commentator Yogendra Yadav said young protesters had defied security restrictions in Delhi to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He alleged that the authorities had tried to prevent Neha Bora and her colleagues from taking to the streets, but the protesters had overcome the restrictions.

10 Oct 2026 10:31 pm