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Indias national debt has crossed 225 lakh crore, says Minister Santosh Lad

Economy on a downward spiral under PM Narendra Modi, says Congress leader

12 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Sand sculpture of Modi, Naidu and Pawan at Visakhapatnams RK Beach marks PMs 25 years in public life

Party workers also take out a rally on Beach Road as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

12 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Naga group seeks return of man's severed head after fresh Manipur violence, issues 48-hr ultimatum

A video purportedly of the victim's head among heavily armed militants wearing camouflage went viral on October 10, 2026.

12 Oct 2026 11:46 am
Delhi High Court to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar for protests on October 13

Delhi High Court said it would list the plea tomorrow, since the Supreme Court has already seized of the matter

12 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Make energy and water conservation part of daily life, says Special Chief Secretary Vijayanand

K. Vijayanand calls for a nationwide movement on energy efficiency in an online interaction with EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit

12 Oct 2026 11:44 am
March to Supreme Court: Who is attending, why the CJI declined, and what Delhi curbs look like on day three

The Opposition INDIA bloc seeks to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant over alleged vote chori (theft), but the CJI has declined to meet the Congress leader.

12 Oct 2026 11:41 am
16 people drowned to death in Bihar on the first day of Dussehra festival

According to police officials, most of the death reports from drowning have come from the districts of Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Sitamarhi.

12 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Anti-CEC protests: DYFI to move SC over detentions, Rahul Gandhi calls for march

Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continue in Delhi, with several student activists detained and allegations of police assault. The DYFI has announced plans to approach the Supreme Court over the alleged illegal detention and custodial torture of its activists. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and AISA president Neha Bora were also allegedly injured during police action. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a march to the Supreme Court o

12 Oct 2026 11:32 am
Appointments in Election Commission of India | Explained

The appointment is important as the two Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had written to Cabinet Secretary on how files of the ECI IT department head Dr Seema Khanna not being routed through Mr. Kumar, who was a seasoned officer, was a violation

12 Oct 2026 11:28 am
INS Mangrol, anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, inducted into Navy

Built with over 80% indigenous content, Mangrol reflects the countrys growing capabilities in warship construction and the integration of indigenous weapons and sensors

12 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Man dies after alleged assault over seat inside Delhi Metro; ex-IAS officer, son arrested

The incident took place on October 8 at the Supreme Court Metro station, where the deceased, Pawan Sharma, allegedly got into an altercation with the two accused, identified as Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son Sidharth Singh, according to the FIR

12 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Young cold-blooded animals are suffering the most as Earth heats up, research finds

Young, land-based animals were worse at acclimatising to rising temperatures than aquatic animals.

12 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Global warming is turning frogs sex reversal into an extinction risk

Sex reversal is well documented in the animal kingdom, where an individual can begin life with one sex and later switch to another. But a warming planet is making these changes more frequent: in a population skewed towards one sex, individuals may run out of mates to reproduce with

12 Oct 2026 11:05 am
Doctor who treated Nana Patekar pens a heartfelt tribute to him

Dr. Shekhar Salkar had attended to Nana as he was rushed to the hospital. It was he who had officially announced to the world about the sad demise of the actor on the morning of October 8.

12 Oct 2026 11:05 am
Invasive species may be the wrong enemy in a changing subcontinent

It is easier to count acres of invasive alien species removed than to measure the shifts in moisture regimes or soil chemistry that aided their growth

12 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Gehlot cautions Congress leaders about misuse of police, administration by BJP in Rajasthan Panchayat polls

The Panchayati Raj polls in Rajasthan will be held in four phases from October 22 to November 16

12 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Frederick G. Banting and John J.R. Macleods Nobel-winning discovery of insulin

Their research into pancreatic extracts and blood glucose regulation helped establish insulin as a treatment for diabetes

12 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Policy, production concerns dominateKPA annual media briefing

UPASI points out a critical lack of clarity in the draft Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification. While the preamble states that land can be used for agricultural purposes, this must be explicitly codified into the operative part of the notification, it insists

12 Oct 2026 10:53 am
Security beefed up outside Parliament Street police station ahead of CJP leaders visit for fresh Jantar Mantar protest date

CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka says party will approach Delhi Police for permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, two days after demonstrations were stopped.

12 Oct 2026 10:53 am
BJP begins process for selecting candidates for KMC polls

Elections to Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) are scheduledin November 2026

12 Oct 2026 10:44 am
BMTC to share real-time bus data with mobility platforms in Bengaluru

In the initial phase, BMTC is planning to provide its transit data to Namma Yatri, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Tummoc

12 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Rupee jumps 91 paise to 95.80 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex analysts said that these measures are expected to help the Indian currency sustain pressure from elevated crude oil prices and a strong dollar

12 Oct 2026 10:26 am
Telangana government to revise charges of Hyderabad Metro-Telangana RTC common mobility card

The monthly pass costs 8,500 including Hyderabad Metro Rails share 7,000 and TGSRTCs share of 1,500.

12 Oct 2026 10:26 am
Of being young at heart: A platform for elderly in Thiruvananthapuram to rediscover life

Envisioned as a platform for senior citizens and those in their 50s, Young at Heart hopes to bring people together to rediscover lifes little pleasures new friendships, new learning experiences, evenings out, and a little fun and frolic

12 Oct 2026 10:20 am
The caste thread travels overseas

Dalit students studying abroad hope to escape oppressive caste hierarchies, only to find that the dominant-caste diaspora has exported its prejudice into classrooms and social settings across borders, reports Radheshyam Jadhav

12 Oct 2026 10:15 am
Chennai Organic Market now in Perungudi

The market opened on October 11 at Vallalar Sanmargam Arangam on OMR

12 Oct 2026 9:58 am
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future

In early September, two AI models made history when they took the top spots in the Metaculus Cup, a competition among prediction champions, both human and nonhuman

12 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Stock markets open higher amid easing oil prices

From the 30 Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra and Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Trent, Tata Steel and NTPC were among the major winners

12 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Wayanad bus accident: Two dead, several injured as Munnar tour vehicle overturns

The vehicle was carrying a party of post graduate students from Mandya University in Karnataka

12 Oct 2026 9:32 am
Amid modernisation in railways, porters face shrinking income, bleak future

The newer infrastructure developed by the Railways over the past 15-years, including lift and escalators, combined with wheeled suitcases, has practically wiped out our job, says a porter in U.P.

12 Oct 2026 9:30 am
OpenAI film 'Artificial' turns lens on creators of 'new world, Andrew Garfield says

Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the film, which unfolds over two decades and chronicles the conception and growth of the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT

12 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Science Snapshots: October 11, 2026

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

12 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Noted architect N.M. Salim passes away

Salim was active in the architecture field for over five decades, playing a key role in transforming the face of urban centres in Keralam and other South Indian States

12 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi; IMD issues 'red' alert

The rain brought cooler conditions to the capital and triggered waterlogging in several areas

12 Oct 2026 9:05 am
U.S. Senators question legality of Trumps decision to allow Russian oil imports

The Senators said the Trump Administration has also failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute

12 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Two Indian seafarers missing, nine rescued after drone attack on tanker at Sohar Anchorage, says Sonowal

The Shipping Minister further said search-and-rescue operations were actively underway by the local Coast Guard

12 Oct 2026 8:59 am
Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off

Polls show the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio, is favoured to win the October 25 runoff

12 Oct 2026 8:07 am
Singer Anjanas debut EP turns love and doubt into music

From Carnatic violin and konnakol to Kannada lyrics and the kazoo, Anjanas EP draws on her South Indian roots while exploring love, identity and self-acceptance

12 Oct 2026 7:57 am
El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor

Global forecasters have been warning for months that this El Nino would likely become the strongest ever observed and the latest record has tumbled even before the episodes expected peak later this year

12 Oct 2026 7:52 am
Anti-CEC INDIA bloc march: Traffic diversions and advisories

In multiple traffic advisories, the authorities have outlined areas in Delhi that will remain affected due to traffic curbs and have advised commuters to follow directions

12 Oct 2026 7:50 am
Make way for Satt Baayu, an all-women Kutch collective weaving tradition and innovation

All set to hold their debut exhibition in Hyderabad, the women artisans hope to showcase how crafts can retain its distinct identity while evolving through innovation

12 Oct 2026 7:17 am
North Korea fired projectile towards sea, South Korean military says

While maintaining a hard line toward Seoul, North Korea has been ramping up weapons testing as it seeks to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable systems

12 Oct 2026 7:09 am
Anit-CEC row LIVE: CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders

CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka said he and other leaders of the outfit would approach Delhi Police on Monday (October 12, 2026) to seek a date for holding a peaceful protest at the Jantar Mantar, Rahul Gandhi to submit memorandum to CJI demanding end to 'vote chori'

12 Oct 2026 7:01 am
Tukaram Mundhe appointed Secretary of panel to overhaul MPSC; aspirants end agitation

Subsequently, Maharashtra Public Service Commission Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed

12 Oct 2026 6:36 am
Roundglass Sustains short film A Spring Against All Odds to be showcased at international film festival

The film, one of 48 films selected for Film SouthAsia (FSA), an international documentary film festival to be held in Kathmandu from November 2729, 2026, is based on a script by Radhika Raj and has been directed by Samreen Farooqui

12 Oct 2026 6:36 am
Telangana to seek special financial package from Centre to tackle potential El Nino impact: Ponguleti

The Minister said the delegation to meet PM Modi would submit a representation seeking adequate financial assistance and additional workdays under the VB-G RAM G Scheme.

12 Oct 2026 5:49 am