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Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries in Karnataka used funds to increase income

State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority Vice-Chairperson interacts with guarantee scheme beneficiaries in Shivamogga

27 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
Bombay High Court stays Leave India Notice against actor Imran Khan till November 2

In his petition, Imran Khan denied participating in the protest and challenged the notice because he was not allowed to be heard

27 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Wabtec bags $94 million order for Vande Bharat sleeper trains

India currently accounts for nearly 10% of Wabtecs global transit business revenue. The contribution is expected to rise to 13-14% by 2030.

27 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
27 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Chip war exposes Indias semiconductor vulnerabilities, industry leaders say

U.S.China tensions underscore need for domestic technology capabilities and resilient supply chains; industry flags gaps in materials, manufacturing expertise and specialised talent

27 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
The Hindu, Kauvery Hospital to host stroke care webinar on October 28

The webinar will discuss early diagnosis, symptom recognition, and the importance of timely access to specialised care

27 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
At SCO meet, Rajnath calls for dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorism

There is no place for those who finance, support, or provide safe havens to terrorists, says Defence Minister; India supports adoption of action plan for trade and economic cooperation among SCO members

27 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
Good change: Farooq Abdullah on expansion of J&K council of ministers

Four new ministers, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamim Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kallo), were sworn in as CM Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers

27 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
RTE Act mandates short school distances, but most students commute longer: govt. data

The governments first-of-its-kind National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), found that three out of five (60.6%) students between the ages of 6 and 14 travel over one kilometer to reach their educational institutions

27 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
Two men charged with U.K. national security offences over incident at U.S.-run military base in England

British-Iranian dual national Mohmed Abdulkarim and British citizen Nouman Essghir, both aged 24 and from London, were charged under the National Security Act, U.K. prosecutors say

27 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces bonus, ex gratia for C and D category employees in public sector undertakings

Employees in C and D categories working in profit-making public sector undertakings will be paid a bonus of 8.33% and an ex gratia payment of 11.67%

27 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Karnatakas final electoral roll published after SIR

More than 99.32 lakh names have been knocked off the rolls as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka.

27 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Delhi HC asks former finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in a podcast

TMC MP Mahua Moitra's counsel also assured that she would remove certain related allegedly defamatory posts on X

27 Oct 2026 3:59 pm
Congos Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow spread in African countries

Nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed cases have died, making this the deadliest and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, with health workers in Congo attacked and striking over unpaid wages

27 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief

At Semiconductor Summit 2026 in Chennai, Kamaljeet Singh flags dependence on imported technologies and the need for R&D, manufacturing and specialised talent

27 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Police officer booked for stealing, selling lost mobile phone in Keralam

The phone worth around 10,000 had been handed over to police station after being found on the road

27 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Watch: 17 prisoners escape from Tamil Nadu jail after attacking staff; four caught

17 remand prisoners escaped from a sub-jail in Theni district after attacking prison guards. Four have been arrested, while a search is underway for the remaining 13 prisoners across Tamil Nadu, Kerala border checkposts and forest areas. Police are also investigating possible security lapses. Public can contact 9498101570 or 9176104100 if they have any information about the prisoners who escaped.

27 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
How peripheral artery disease is treated as leg pain worsens

Treatment for PAD includes medicines, structured exercise and procedures to improve blood flow. Experts advise patients not to push through severe pain during exercise and to seek medical advice if pain occurs

27 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
PM Modi, Liechtensteins Prince Alois hold talks to boost ties

Liechtenstein's Prince Alois is on a visit to India from October 25-28 to shore up bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, science, technology and innovation

27 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Watch: Anbil Maheshs arrest sparks a political storm in Tamil Nadu

The arrest of former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in an alleged multi-crore corruption case has triggered political reactions across the State. Poyyamozhi was arrested by Chennai Police on October 26 and remanded to judicial custody till November 6. The case involves allegations of collecting money from private school managements in exchange for government recognition and statutory approvals. As the Central Crime Branch continues its investigation, political leade

27 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
UK approves J&J's oral psoriasis pill

In all four studies, patients who took the drug saw better results after 16 weeks than those given a placebo, the regulator said

27 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
CM Vijay presents cash incentives to WorldSkills Competition medallists, participants from Tamil Nadu

Of the 70 members of the Indian contingent who competed in 63 skill categories, 12 were from Tamil Nadu

27 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November

PM Modi will inaugurate event with representatives of more than 25 countries, to be held at the 16thCentury Purana Quila fort in Delhi

27 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 employees, including some in India

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees (roughly 25% of its workforce) to cut costs and invest in AI. The offer is available to staff at the vice-president level and below in select teams across the U.S., Canada, India, and Britain, while groups like data centers, sales, and marketing are excluded.

27 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Supreme Court issues notice on plea alleging Rahul Gandhi pushed pregnant journalist during October 12 march

The application filed in a pending plea sought directions seeking immediate registration of an FIR against Mr. Gandhi and all others involved in the assault besides seeking compensation

27 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Delhis winter pollution: How effective is GRAP in tackling the crisis?

As Delhis air quality plunges into the poor category, the CAQM has implemented Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This explainer breaks down what GRAP is, its four stages of emergency measures, why winter pollution spikes in the national capital, and whether historical data shows the action plan actually helps curb the crisis.

27 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Telangana RTC land in Musheerabad for affordable housing sparks concerns

Telangana government cleared the decks for allotting 6 acres 15 guntas in ward 154 of Zamistanpur village in Musheerabad to Telangana Housing Board, as per an order of the Revenue Department

27 Oct 2026 3:34 pm
Durga puja 2026: The stories behind Bengals patachitra artists

You spotted them at Kolkatas Durga Ppuja pandals, selling paintings, kurtas and curios. But behind these colourful wares is a world of travelling storytellers, sung scrolls and a tradition now caught between reinvention and the risk of losing its story

27 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
SC says will examine petitioners innocuous plea to direct ECI to preserve or file in court complete SIR records

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is among the petitioners seeking to preserve SIR records, as the ECs affidavit maintains that its decisions were in line with the law and that the CEC cannot be removed except through procedure applicable to a Supreme Court judge

27 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Cylone Arnab: Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam districts in A.P. receive widespread rainfall

In Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts, where the landfall is likely to happen, not much rainfall activity has been reported yet

27 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Tamil Nadu government extends ban on inter-State transport of rough stones by three months

The State government had issued a temporary ban on transportation of rough stones and their aggregates to other States (except Puducherry and Karaikal) on July 27 for a period of three months

27 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed like SC judge: ECI to Apex Court

In a nearly 250-page joint affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on late Monday (October 26, 2026), the ECI, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and the two Election Commissioners asserted that any attempt to restrain the functioning of the CEC will be contrary to law. They stressed that the CEC can only be removed through the same strict impeachment process required for a Supreme Court judge.

27 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Cheranalloor car crash: ADGP pledges prompt action on genuine demands of victims family based on probe

ADGP P. Vijayan says team that accompanied him from Thiruvananthapuram, comprising an AIG and Circle Inspectors, will conduct a detailed probe, which includes examination of CCTV footage to verify allegations that officials at Cheranalloor police station misbehaved with the family

27 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Jamia protest explained: Why students are demanding their union back

Jamia Millia Islamias October 26 notification has failed to end the student agitation. The university has agreed to revoke suspension orders and show-cause notices issued during the protests and has announced an inquiry into security personnels conduct. It also said it will hold students union elections 15 days after the constitution is approved.

27 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara hospitalised after respiratory complaint

Karnatakas Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Home Minister Priyank Kharge, and Health Minister U. T. Khader visited the hospital to enquire about his health

27 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further, he said

27 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
NDA reaches seat-sharing consensus in Andhra, but Naidu and Pawan differ on significance of local polls

The NDA leaders described the negotiations as a major exercise that required the partners to overcome differences and arrive at a common understanding

27 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Theni jailbreak: Efforts are on to nab escaped prisoners who are still absconding, says T.N. Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar rejects political vendetta charge over former DMK Minister Anbil Maheshs arrest

27 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Sudan drone strikes kill 21, cause mass outages in east amid ongoing violence

A drone strike on a market in Nyala, the de facto capital of Sudans paramilitary RSF, in Darfur, killed 21 people and wounded at least 40 others, a medical source and witnesses told AFP

27 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
VC-Syndicate rift escalates over nominations at MG University in Keralam as 12 members quit

Dispute centres on the appointment of university representatives to the statutory governing bodies and management councils of private and aided colleges

27 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
A final surge: On Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvas triumph in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva secured a second-round election victory over Flvio Bolsonaro, winning 51.7% of the vote. Despite finishing behind his rival in the first round, Lula staged a comeback by focusing on economic growth, welfare measures and voter mobilisation. In this editorial, The Hindu examines the factors behind Lulas victory, the challenges of working with a right-wing-controlled Congress and what his re-election means for Brazil and South America.

27 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Cyclone Arnab: 64 train services cancelled on October 27 and 28

Long-distance express trains connecting Telangana with coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha among those affected; passengers advised to check status before travel

27 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Student held for post on India-Pakistan conflict released from Pune jail

On Tuesday, the HC came down heavily on the government for its absolutely shocking and adical response to the girl's social media post

27 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
The Cat in the Hat: Writer-directors Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja on Dr. Seusss legacy of lunacy

He rhymed, he schemed, made nonsense routine, the feline menace with a flair for the obscene. With a tip of his hat and a flick of his tail, The Cat is back to let chaos prevail

27 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
Firearms, grenades and ammunition seized in Manipur amid ongoing ethnic conflict

One A1 rifle, a 9 mm pistol, two 12-bore double-barrel guns, three 12-bore single-barrel guns and a locally made 9 mm pistol were among the firearms recovered, the police said

27 Oct 2026 2:35 pm