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Indian shipyards must win foreign orders and deliver ships on time, says Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister calls for Visakhapatnam to be built into an integrated maritime industrial hub around Hindustan Shipyard

6 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Physics Nobel 2026 goes to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin

Francis Halzen has received the 2026 NobelPrize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin

6 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Kochi Corporation mulls mobile ABC units to ensure balanced stray dog control

For long, councillors from West Kochi have complained of discrimination in catching of stray dogs for sterilisation at the Corporations ABC Centre at Brahmapuram

6 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Direct DVAC to register FIR against Finance Minister Marie Wilson, insists PIL plea before Madras High Court

Petitioner says that the Minister, in the Legislative Assembly, had conceded to having been a victim of corruption during the previous DMK regime

6 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
CJP Protest: Delhi Govt withholds promotion of cop accused of harassing journalist

In a revised administrative directive issued on October 5, the Delhi government withheld the temporary assignment of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police for ACP Vivek Bhagat. The decision follows accusations that the officer sexually harassed a woman journalist while managing an October 3 demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar.

6 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Harmanpreet Kaur loved to lead, and did so from the front

It is over: the reign of the most successful captain in Indian womens cricket

6 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
UCIL chief rejects link between uranium mining, health ailments in Jharkhand

UCIL) chairman-cum-managing director said the uranium ore mined in the State is of very low grade, with only 200-300 grams of uranium extracted per tonne of ore, and claimed it has little health impact

6 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Indias services sector growth touches three-month high in September on strong domestic demand: PMI

The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 55.2 in September from 54.1 in August, even as quarterly growth remained the weakest since early 2022

6 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
When Jeffrey Archer lay on the floor: The interview that turned into an argument

With British best-selling novelist Jeffrey Archers death sending shockwaves, we look back at a memorable interview with him in Chennai in 2013 that had him arguing on a cricket match

6 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Youth thrashed for social media posts on girl in Eluru district

Victim is in a critical condition, say police

6 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Privilege versus free speech case in Supreme Court disposed of in half an hour after two-decade wait

Supreme Court quickly disposes a 20-year privilege vs. free speech case after the Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution was withdrawn

6 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
World No. 1 Jannik Sinners 2026 season ends with knee injury

Sinners absence could open the door for Alexander Zverev to finish the year at the top of the world rankings

6 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Indias Asian Games 2026 medal stars: From Kumkum Mohod to Pranavi Urs

Eleven of Indias 21 gold medals came in the final two days, with 17-year-old archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Urs scripting history

6 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Why are States divided over the mining amendment?

Amendment curbs States fiscal powers, but their responses vary with dependence and political alignment

6 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
Hope to have Made-in-India civilian aircraft in two years: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu says a joint venture could deliver Indias first indigenous civilian aircraft within two years, as the sectors order book crosses 1,600 aircraft

6 Oct 2026 2:36 pm
Choose short-duration crops in low-rainfall areas, Nellore agriculture officer tells farmers amid El Nio

Sow only when there is adequate rain and soil moisture, says District Agriculture Officer P. Satyavani, and plan paddy only after assessing water availability

6 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
Artist Basanth Peringode takes Keralams murals to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Celebrated muralist, art director and production designer among eminent artists chosen to create works for permanent display at the presidential museum

6 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Why India needs a smarter healthcare margin policy

MRP was designed as a ceiling to protect consumers. In healthcare, it can, however, also conceal how a price is built. India needs a differential profit and margin strategy

6 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Toilets are now built in most schools; but maintenance lags behind: data

At the 12th anniversary of Swachh Bharat, nearly all schools in India have a toilet and access to drinking water; the greater challenge today is ensuring that these facilities remain functional, with girls facing the most significant risks.

6 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
NHAI invites bids for 11,537-crore Amaravati Outer Ring Road

The six-lane access-controlled road is divided into four packages on Hybrid Annuity Mode; bids are to be submitted by November 18

6 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
Tata Sierra gets new Legend series and Dark Edition: Key features explained

Tata Motors has added two new variants to the Sierra line-up in India, expanding the SUVs choice of specifications and styling. The Legend Series focuses on equipment, bringing features from higher variants to more accessible versions, while the Dark Edition gets a distinct exterior and interior treatment without any mechanical changes

6 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
India, Switzerland sign key agreements on visas, defence and technology

India and Switzerland have signed five agreements covering migration, mobility, transport, research and technology. The new mobility partnership provides for multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years and renewable one-year student permits. The two countries also discussed expanding cooperation in defence, military exchanges, defence production and nuclear energy.

6 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav detained as INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to the ECI HQ

Delhi Police detained SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on October 6, as INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to the Election Commission HQ, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.

6 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
One more FIR over alleged fake Form-7 applications to delete 136 voters at Malleswaram in Bengaluru

The FIR was registered on October 5 based on a complaint by Anoop Iyengar, 47, a Congress leader and the partys candidate from Malleswaram in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections

6 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
Delhi Police wear body cameras at INDIA bloc protest, days after sexual harassment allegations

Three women journalists, including one who has accused Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat of assault, alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during an earlier Opposition protest at Jantar Mantar

6 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
Tribute to the guru

An incessant flow of music from Indudhar Nirodi displayed the latitude of the singer's riyaz and sadhana

6 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Indias blind women cricketers still wait for house sites and jobs a year after their World Cup win

Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai district is still waiting for the house site she was promised

6 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Vivo V80 Review | Preserves the strengths of V series

The V series has built a strong identity around sleek designs, capable cameras, and a strong focus on photography, with ZEISS playing a key role in its imaging credentials

6 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Cross-border drug racket busted in Jammu; two arrested

Rahul Kumar and Ajay Kumar were arrested with a pistol and one kg of narcotics after admitting links to Pakistan-based handlers and receiving drone-dropped consignments

6 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Karnataka hikes Asian Games medal cash awards; gold medallists to get 1 crore

For the first time, the government has also sanctioned a 5 lakh incentive for each of the 20 Karnataka athletes who qualified for and participated in the Asian Games

6 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
4 students injured as protest erupts at Central University of Kerala during Vande Mataram seminar

Students allege that police assaulted them during confrontation and tore their clothes while trying to control protesters

6 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Drop Shot EP 12 | Inside Ghamasaan, Bar Stormy, 1960s Madras rock & Yuvan symphonic journey

In this episode of Drop Shot, we bring you four stories from cinema and cocktails to the musical history of Madras and the world of symphonic film scores, explore four stories from The Hindu. Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pratik Gandhi discuss their characters and the minimalistic approach behind Ghamasaan. Take a look inside Bar Stormy, Yangdup Lamas new cocktail bar in Hyderabad. Travel back to 1960s Madras and discover its rock n roll scene through musicians, memories and archival photographs. Yuvan S

6 Oct 2026 1:37 pm