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Not just Jantar Mantar, mobile internet blocked at eight stadium-turned-detention centres across Delhion Oct 10

Delhi Police had converted multiple sports complexes and community centres across the city into temporary holding facilities as part of arrangements to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar

11 Oct 2026 8:48 am
In Frames | Kumartuli: where clay comes alive

In the historic lanes of Kolkatas potters quarter, majestic idols of Goddess Durga come alive this Puja season as tourists, photographers and social media enthusiasts throng the open-air workshops to witness the meticulous craftsmanship behind the art

11 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Mamallan reservoir project: documentation as advocacy

Environmental groups are turning to documentary film-making and biodiversity documentation and other strategies to create awareness on how the Mamallan reservoir project would reshape the KovalamNemmeli wetlands for the worse

11 Oct 2026 8:10 am
Over 2,500 detained as anti-CEC protesters seek to march to Jantar Mantar

Heavy security, transport curbs fail to prevent protesters from gathering near Jantar Mantar; all detainees released by evening, say police sources

11 Oct 2026 8:01 am
What was the Chemistry Nobel Prize given for? | Explained

What are chirality and molecular handedness, and why does life favour one form over the other? Why does the handedness of a molecule matter when developing drugs? What did Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai discover? Can it explain the origins of life?

11 Oct 2026 7:25 am
Hectic schedule on cards for ruling front, Opposition as nine-day Keralam Assembly session opens on October 12

New session begins against the backdrop of protests in Delhi seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Kerala High Court order on registering an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

11 Oct 2026 7:20 am
4.2-magnitude earthquake hits Uttarkashi, second in Uttarakhand in four days

Officials of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) said no damage had been reported so far

11 Oct 2026 7:12 am
Anti-CEC protest LIVE updates: CJP calls for 'Chalo Jantar Mantar' protest today; Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Delhi transit shutdown

The Office of the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner (OHCHR) said it was concerned by reports of mass detentions at the Delhi protests, a statement that the government rejected

11 Oct 2026 6:46 am
Contract health staff in Andhra Pradesh pause their strike after discussion with officials

The employees JAC says it has not withdraw its major demands, but is giving an opportunity to the government to resolve issues through discussions

11 Oct 2026 6:07 am
Andhra Pradesh govt. accepts Dedicated Commissions recommendations on BC reservation

Headed by Rajeev Ranjan Mishra, the Commission submitted its report on provision of reservation for the BCs local body-wise, in due compliance with the triple test mandate laid down by the Supreme Court and other constitutional provisions

11 Oct 2026 6:03 am
Anthropics Claude AI submits false tip on Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

Claude filled out a form on the police site PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, indicating it might have information regarding an unsolved murder listed on the site

11 Oct 2026 4:55 am
Mass detention of Delhi protesters draws scrutiny from legal experts

Several instances of protesters being picked up and taken away in buses were reported through the day, with some alleging that they were not informed of the grounds for their detention

11 Oct 2026 4:24 am
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at the rehabilitation center that she has been housed for more than 30 years

11 Oct 2026 3:12 am
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
Two seats and Tamil Nadus return to a political duopoly

While the ruling TVK has won both the constituencies Madurantakam and Dharapuram in the recent byelections, the question today is whether Tamil Nadu will shift to a bipolar political landscape, an arrangement it has been familiar with

11 Oct 2026 12:17 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