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Watch: Why is Tamil Nadu forced to buy emergency power at record prices?

Tamil Nadu is purchasing electricity at over 30 per unit to meet record power demand.

14 Oct 2026 10:01 pm
Rahul, Revanth rise to the occasion again, thwart Karnatakas victory push

The two young Andhra batters come to teams rescue a second time; veteran Karun Nair bails out the visiting side after an early wobble

14 Oct 2026 9:58 pm
CMFRIs STI hub helps set up 84 micro-enterprises in eight districts

Initiative directly benefits 469 people, including 220 women and six transpersons; household incomes of beneficiaries rise by 30% to 35%, according to CMFRI communication

14 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Three rebel SP MLAs join BJP at event in Uttar Pradeshs Amethi

Even after years of waiting, they received nothing more than a membership slip, Akhilesh said

14 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
BJP Mahila Morcha approaches NCW over sexual harassment case against Congress MP

The delegation submitted a memorandum to NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar seeking action against former JNU professor Akoijam, over complaints filed by 11 female students

14 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile launches that Ukraine uses to thwart attacks. Donald Trump denied doing so

14 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
Questions over publicly unavailable prohibitoryorders amid Delhi protest detentions

Delhi Police claim hoardings put up and announcements being made informing people about curbs; petition in Supreme Court alleges police mischievously failed to upload prohibitory order on their website

14 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
Watch: SIR protest: Rahul Gandhi, Oppn leaders condemn CJP leaders arrest | Above the Fold | Oct 14, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke announces Lehra Do Tiranga gathering after Ranka, Das sent to judicial custody

14 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Aluva DySP Baiju Paulose to investigate Nedumbassery car accident case

State Excise Commissioner suspends the licences of three bars in Ernakulam on the charge of serving liquor to the accused aged under 23

14 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
UNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24

It will carry out inspection with focus on conservation and management of heritage monuments

14 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
BoB stock tanks 3.5% as NMC founder Shetty sues bank for $15 bn

Mr. Shetty has accused the Bank and 25 others of acting as an instrument in the siphoning of funds that led to the collapse of his business empire. Bank said it will defend the suit firmly and take all steps necessary to protect its interests.

14 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
Notification issued for 2,721 teacher posts through DSC-2026

Visit the official website, https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, for brief notification issued by the Director of School Education

14 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Kerala HC denies temporary stay on toll collection at Nattika Fee Plaza

The court reiterated its order in another PIL filed by former MP T.N. Prathapan challenging the same toll collection

14 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Palmyrah seed planting drive gets under way in Tiruchi under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

The target set for Tiruchi district for 2026 -2027 is planting of four lakh palmyrah seedlings involving Forest and other government department

14 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Anish Gawande warns of larger protests after CJP leaders are sent to five-day judicial custody

Protests against SIR and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation continued in Delhi for a fifth day, with SFI, DYFI and Youth Congress members detained. A new platform, People Against SIR, has announced a nationwide march for October 23.

14 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Sudha Pillai panel submits report on KIIFB

The terms of reference of the panel included recommending measures for restructuring KIIFB, redeploying its institutional capacities within the government, and laying out future courses of action regarding subsidiary or spin-off entities established by KIIFB

14 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
Over 10 lakh psychotropic tablets seized in T.N. this year, says DGP

The DGP said the seizure of more than 10 lakh psychotropic tablets this year marked a significant increase from the less than one lakh tablets seized in the previous year

14 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
President Droupadi Murmu worships at Goddess Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

She will inaugurate SARAS Mela in Vijayawada on October 15 and have lunch with members of SHGs and Lakhpati Didis

14 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Google DeepMinds Hassabis calls AI hacks early warning shots

Demis Hassabis said there was a lot of work to do to adopt the kind of best practices that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use to secure critical systems and that some sort of international standards body would eventually be needed.

14 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai interim zone of influence case to November 11

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, they will go through the report filed by Tamil Nadu State Wetlands Authority and then pass orders on the next date of hearing

14 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Peoples vote and voice cannot be taken away easily: Prabir Purkayastha

BJP is trying to come to power in Kerala using the Election Commission of India and the ED, says Manish Sisodia of AAP at a seminar on 'Political persecution by Central agencies organised by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies.

14 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
IIT-B student death case: Around 30 detained over protest outside Powai campus; delegation submits letter to director

The director said I dont see caste, a student representative said, adding that the delegation expressed its lack of confidence in the institutes internal inquiry committee amid probe over Sahil Wakodes death

14 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
Lord Malayappa Swamy, as Yoga Narasimha, rides Simha Vahanam during Brahmotsavams

17 troupes, comprising 491 artistes from 10 States, present an impressive array of classical and folk performances along the four mada streets

14 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank

Israels military said that soldiers were dispatched to Mikhmas following a report of graffiti and arson at the mosque, as well as damage to a vehicle

14 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Watch: Why the world needs Indias diesel | Business Matters

The world is facing a diesel shortage as disruptions to oil supplies, attacks on Russian refining infrastructure and shipping constraints tighten global fuel markets. India, the worlds fourth-largest refiner, saw diesel exports hit a one-year high in September 2026, with rising overseas demand creating new opportunities for Indian refiners. How has India emerged as a key supplier of the refined fuel?

14 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Reliances Jio Platforms files final IPO prospectus; offer to open on October 21

The offer opens for subscription on Wednesday, October 21, and closes on Friday, October 23. Anchor investor bidding is on Monday, October 19

14 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condole the death of Cheruvayal Raman

Renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds Cheruvayal Raman passed away at the age of 74 on October 14. He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for age-related ailments

14 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
Pro-tem Speaker administers oath to newly-elected MLA in Puducherry

Party sources attribute the delay in conducting the Speaker election to the claims made by both the AINRC and the BJP for the post within the NDA fold. In the absence of election to the Speakers post, the Pro-tem Speaker chaired the entire Budget session held in August and now administered the oath of office to the newly-elected Thattanchavady MLA

14 Oct 2026 9:16 pm