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Puducherry government initiates transfer and posting of IPS officers

Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan, in an order, said that Senior Superintendent of Police (Training and Welfare) Rajinder Kumar Gupta has been transferred and posted as SSP of Police Headquarters

13 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan claims 15 more functionaries may quit AIADMK

It is a good thing that Edappadi K. Palaniswami expelled me from the AIADMK. Had I not left the party, I would still be sitting in the Opposition benches. Look where I am now, he said

13 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Action director Chethan DSouza on working with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2

Chethan D Souza from Karnataka talks about choreographing action sequences for the highly anticipated Jailer 2.

13 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma honoured with ICC Player of the Month

This is the fifth time players from the same national board have swept the men's and women's awards in a month, with Indian cricketers achieving the feat on two previous occasions

13 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Improve civic infrastructure along Vizianagaram routes to Bhogapuram and Visakhapatnam: CREDAI

CREDAI Andhra Pradesh vice-president K.S.C. Bose asks the State government to prioritise civic infrastructure amid development along the two routes

13 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Keralam Assembly: Opposition, ruling front spar over health sector crisis

LDF stages walkout, alleges medicine shortages, arbitrary staff retrenchments and transfers, and cases of medical negligence; Health Minister K. Muraleedharan maintains that situation 'under control

13 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays homage to Tyagi Sankaralinganar on his death anniversary

In a post on X, CM Vijay said Sankaralinganar sacrificed his life after observing a 76-day hunger strike through peaceful means, with the renaming of the State as Tamil Nadu as his principal demand

13 Oct 2026 12:52 pm
Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical store owner in Punjab's Mansa

The activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was questioning the medical store owner over the sale of certain drugs to a man, and also recording the argument on his mobile phone, when he was shot at.

13 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Around 100 YSRCP leaders and workers join TDP in Visakhapatnam ahead of local body polls

Ganta Srinivasa Rao welcomes leaders and workers from GVMC Ward 6 into the TDP

13 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Ilaiyaraaja out, GV Prakash Kumar in: Pocket Novel turns a new page

Pocket Novel marks a reunion between Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe

13 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
Hyderabad records 50% rise in office leasing, crosses 13.1 million sq ft in nine months of 2026: Knight Frank

GCCs accounted for 47% of the Hyderabads total office transactions, flexible workspace constituted 26% of the citys total office transactions

13 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Tamil Nadus claim of Cauvery backlog and the Supreme Courts response | Explained

The failure of the southwest monsoon (June-September) this year is the primary reason for the current round of disputes between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

13 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgarias Black Sea coast, Bulgarian Prime Minister says

PM Rumen Radev says the Chelsea 3 was hit by three drones and sank in the second such incident in a week, with all crew members rescued

13 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Rajamahendravaram ACB court sentences assistant engineer to one year in jail in bribery case

The case concerns a 4,000 bribe sought from a farmer for a borewell motor electricity connection

13 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman tells Hindu community leaders that ensuring every citizens rights, irrespective of religion, is his responsibility, ahead of heightened security for Durga Puja

13 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Driver dies after being thrashed by bouncers over spilled beer at Delhi nightclub

Police have seized the nightclub's CCTV digital video recorder and are examining the footage.

13 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Several hurt, one in 'cardiac arrest' in South Korea market stabbing

One person is in cardiac arrest, and around seven others have been injured, says official

13 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
Madras High Court upholds Tamil Nadu Assembly Speakers decision to accept resignations of six AIADMK MLAs

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, direct him to conclude the disqualification proceedings pending against four out of the six MLAs within two months

13 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
After The Hindu report, Collector orders GMR to repair roads damaged in Bhogapuram airport construction

Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy also asks NHAI to connect the airport to the highways service roads; NHAI says the changes will be made in a couple of weeks

13 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Karnataka Home Minister says police directed not to disrupt peaceful demonstration

This comes a day after Bengaluru police detained over a 100 persons for trying to march to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

13 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
MDR on UPI: Keralam hotels association says will stop accepting UPI payments above 2,000 from October 15

Announcement following introduction of 0.4% UPI merchant discount rate, which the association says will impose additional financial burden on small establishments

13 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Australia will do anything we can to stop U.S. execution being shown online: PM Albanese

I do not know why anybody would want themselves to watch such an event, let alone sit back and allow potentially kids and families to get access to this, Australia PM Albanese said

13 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath

For Dr. Tanaya Bose, who spent seven years in her laboratory, Yonaths legacy extends beyond science to a rare generosity that continues to shape the way she mentors young researchers.

13 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
India grows with the world, not at anyone's cost, cites strong economic fundamentals, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister cited the country's 7.8% economic growth in the April-June quarter, foreign-exchange reserves exceeding $700 billion and reforms spanning taxation, insolvency and labour laws as evidence of its resilience

13 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Different shades of puja pandals in Hyderabad

From traditional to an AI-driven pandal itinerary, Durga pandals in Hyderabad weave stories of nostalgia, community spirit and Bengali heritage and culture

13 Oct 2026 12:02 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Naidu today: Krishna water for Chennai on agenda

Under the 1983 Telugu Ganga agreement 15 TMC is to be delivered annually at the Tamil Nadu border; low storage in Srisailam, Somasila and Kandaleru makes a partial release the likely compromise, sources say

13 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Students allege rise in censorship, disruptive curriculum changes in film schools

Students across film institutes in the country have raised allegations of academic and infrastructural deficiencies, reports of intimidation, and mob violence.

13 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Supreme Court stays defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over 2019 remarks against PM

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H. Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks

13 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Kochi Corporation to survey public taps to curb water bills

Survey to identify unused and illegally installed public taps. Corporation to take steps to geo-tag and meter those currently in use

13 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Russian drones damage cargo terminal in Ukraines Mykolaiv, official says

Acting Regional Governor Heorhii Reshetilov reported the overnight attacks on Telegram

13 Oct 2026 11:51 am
No choice: IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock

Unfortunately, after years of the global economy being hit by shock after shock, debt levels have increased quite a lot, and at the same time, inflation has become a problem, says IMF deputy director of research

13 Oct 2026 11:48 am
60% notice cases verified in Delhi; disposal gains pace amid reduced scrutiny, norms

The sudden spike in the rate of notice disposal follows the introduction of new options on the ECINET portal and fresh oral directions from Gyanesh Kumars office to expedite the process and prevent wrongful deletions

13 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Hanging by a thread, pigeon gets a lifeline from Fire and Rescue Services

The pigeons leg had become entangled in a thread beneath the parapet of a bakery building, leaving it suspended in the air with no way to free itself. Fire and rescue officer Mohammad Shafeeq used a harness and rope to descend towards the trapped bird and bring it to safety.

13 Oct 2026 11:44 am
2,200 personnel to secure India-West Indies T20 match at Hyderabads Uppal stadium on October 14

Around 40,000 spectators expected for the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m; police identified parking space for 8,000 vehicles and announce heavy-vehicle diversions around stadium

13 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Trump downplays claims that Russia, China are helping Iran, says he does not believe it

U.S. President Trump dismissed the claims in a Truth Social post, as China agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028 following Xi Jinpings September visit

13 Oct 2026 11:31 am
Bryan Cranston remembers his sweet son in emotional tribute for Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte

Bryan Cranston reflects on his bond with Mitte, the actors journey from a teenage newcomer to a disability rights advocate, and their plans to meet shortly before his death.

13 Oct 2026 11:26 am
The baby who became the face of KSRTCs Airavat Club Class buses

Nearly two decades after a simple advertising photograph was taken, a sleeping baby in a stroller continues to travel across Karnataka and other neighboring States on KSRTCs luxury buses. Bengaluru-based commercial photographer Senthil Kumar Muruganandhan recalls how the memorable image came to life

13 Oct 2026 11:26 am
IAS officer booked for assault on police at bar and restaurant in Bengaluru

The IAS officer and three others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police inspector and other police personnel, abusing them, and obstructing them from discharging their duty while inspecting a pub in Bengaluru

13 Oct 2026 11:21 am
What is the electoral roll cyber scam in which a 79-year-old Pune man lost 11.92 lakh?

The case raises questions about how banking credentials were compromised and whether personal information associated with electoral applications was obtained through phishing or other means

13 Oct 2026 11:18 am
13 held in Manipur for circulating explicit content on social media

Police said they launched an investigation, codenamed 'Operation Dignity ', and arrested 12 people and detained a juvenile

13 Oct 2026 11:16 am
Comparing SIR 2002-04 and 2025-26

Unlike previous SIRs, which had elaborate processes for preparing fresh rolls to ensure that no eligible elector would be taken off the rolls, the current SIR exercise adopts a flawed process that has led to the exclusion of lakhs of eligible voters; a point-by-point comparison is provided

13 Oct 2026 11:13 am
Why did Brazil President Lula file a complaint against Meta? | Explained

This is not the first time where Meta, formerly Facebook, has been accused of election interference.

13 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Government not only stealing votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflation

Jairam Ramesh said retail inflation hit its highest level in 23 months in September, with food inflation at 7.74% and onion prices up 108%

13 Oct 2026 11:05 am
MDMA seized from inmates at Kannur womens prison; case registered

According to police, the banned substance was allegedly brought into the prison illegally and kept for consumption by inmates

13 Oct 2026 11:01 am
Gujarat civic polls: Counting underway in Gandhinagar, other local bodies

BJP has governed the GMC for the last five years. This time, the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are the main contenders in Gandhinagar

13 Oct 2026 11:01 am
Why reading Nobel laureate Anne Carson is, first of all, an intellectual delight

The poet-essayist moves without restraint and often playfully across boundaries of history, geography, and genre

13 Oct 2026 10:43 am