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Provide 2.5% reservation to students of govt-aided schools in medical college admissions: Anbumani

Poor and disadvantaged students studying in government-aided schools are being denied social justice in admissions to medical courses, says PMK l

Station Mahotsav celebrated at Pattukottai railway station

BJP undermining democracy through vote chori, claims Kamaleshwar Patel

The CWC member says that as per the Registration of Electors Rules 1960, mentioning the reason for deletion of voter name is mandatory

Delhi Municipal Corporation Suspends Engineer in Animal Welfare Case

The Delhi Municipal Corporation has suspended a junior engineer linked to an animal welfare case involving activist Jagriti Mishra. Delhi Municip

Dindigul, Theni districts record moderate-to-heavy rainfall

MVD imposes fines on school buses

Four charred to death as car catches fire, falls into culvert in Madhya Pradesh

Police say the incident took place on Mhow-Neemuch four-lane highway when one of the tyres burstand caught fire after which the car veered off th

Beauty, personal care segment witnessing strong growth momentum this festival season

Emerging as a key growth pillar for e-commerce, quick-commerce platforms

CB-CID files chargesheet in fraudulent registration of Palani Math land case

Watch: Lula defeats far-right Bolsonaro to secure a fourth presidential term | Above the Fold | Oct 26, 2026

Lula wins a historic fourth term in Brazil, Serbias ruling party is ousted after student-led protests, and Marine Le Pen launches her presidentia

Congress leaders accused of conspiring against Siddaramaiah

Kuruba leader Bailappa Nelogi says the Congress is maintaining silence over the sting operation involving the former Chief Minister

The Hindu Group, Cancer Institute launch book on comprehensive cancer care

Cancer 360 examines detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation

All SIR orders unanimous, no changes made to Form 6: Election Commission tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission on Monday defended its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court,

All SIR Decisions Unanimous, Form 6 Unchanged: Election Commission Tells Supreme Court Ahead of Crucial Hearing

In a major counter-affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) firmly rejected a

The Other Side of Rehabilitation: A Home, But at What Cost?

By: Chandrani Das Four years after families from Bhoomiheen Camp were relocated to permanent housing in south-east Delhi, recurring complaints ab

Gilgit-Baltistan region has strategic importance

Prabhat Kishore In October 1947, the tribes backed by Pakistan army as well as a particular section of Maharajas own army had captured a large po

All SIR decisions unanimous, didn

New Delhi: Rejecting allegations reported in the media that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally, the Election Commission

Meta eyes record $95 billion equity raise to fund AI infrastructure push

Meta plans $35 billion in stock offerings and a further $60 billion share sale programme to finance AI expansion, as heavy infrastructure spendin

Increasing Nuclear threats amid a changing world order

Hegemonic approach in Global relations would be catastrophic By Dr Arun Mitra The escalating conflict in West Asia has raised serious concerns

India walking a fine line between the U.S. and China: Gautam Bambawale

15 Years Of Ra.One: Anubhav Sinha looks back at the film that pushed the boundaries of Indian VFX: 2011 wasn't ready for it

Directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, Ra.One was released worldwide on October 26, 2011, during

TRAI finalises authorisation framework for FAST channels

In addition to existing permitted or authorised television channels, a framework has been recommended for simple registration of Internet-native

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea against MLAs abandoning seats to shift loyalty at public expense

The petition asked the Supreme Court whether the Constitution permitted the severing of public trust at will by legislators, leaving the people t

Cyclone Arnab disrupts rail services, 53 trains cancelled on Oct 27-28 as South Coast Railway issues advisory

South Coast Railway has issued a major travel advisory amid the approaching Cyclone Arnab, listing 53 train services for cancellation on October

ADMN To Provide Training To Youths

The training programme will cover various entrepreneurial sectors: Reports

BJP President Nitin Naveen to Strategize in Goa Ahead of Assembly Elections

Nitin Naveens visit to Goa on October 27-28 will focus on organizational meetings and election strategies for the upcoming assembly polls. BJP Pr

Karnataka government to decide on sugarcane issues after Central teams visit

San Francisco approves auction of $4.4m mansion over $340,000 tax debt

A luxurious mansion in San Francisco, appraised at $4.4 million, has racked up over $340,000 in unpaid property taxes, prompting the city's Board

Train services to be regulated for signal work at Kalamassery station on Oct. 27

Two Vande Bharat services to be partially cancelled, while the Mangala Lakshadweep Superfast Express will be delayed by 90 minutes

Ather Energy shares jump 14% as EV maker posts Q2 profit, plans capacity expansion

The company reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of 1.26 crore in Q2, compared with a loss of 154 crore in the year-ago period.=

Delhi teenagers Project Sadak logs 2,927 road complaints across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru; tracks 190 repairs

Inspired by an accident that left his parents injured, the 16-year-old built an AI-powered platform to report potholes and other road hazards, id

ECI Denies Unilateral Decision-Making by CEC, Defends SIR Process Before Supreme Court

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally in matt

Hyundai puts Bayon to task, for meeting Cretas target

According to a monthly report, HMIL dispatched (to dealers) 89,727 units of Creta in the domestic market during April-September this year as comp

Over 100 mills commence sugar production

APs Tirupati regional investment meet draws 11,732 crore investment proposals

Of the total proposals, 50 MoUs involving investments of 7,380.68 crore and 16,612 jobs relate to projects in Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR

Slum development, environment top priorities if voted as GVMC Mayor, says Varudu Kalyani

Formulate scheme to curb stray cattle menace: Madras HC

Centre urged to facilitate return of Keralites stranded in Saudi Arabia

Special Representative of Keralam government G. Devarajan, writes to the Civil Aviation Minister, citing difficulties faced by a large number of

ECI tells SC SIR declaration did not alter Form 6, denies unilateral moves

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the SIR declaration was separate from Form 6 and defended its decision-making process against

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees: Report

The reported offer comes as the companys workforce plans draw attention, with Microsoft yet to respond to a request for comment.

Arunachal Face-Offs: China Repeating 'Ladakh Toolkit' Vs India; Peace Lecture Exposes Beijing

China breaks the border peace, then lectures India about maintaining it. In Arunachal Pradesh, PLA troops are facing off with Indian forces, Chin

'82% Made In India': DAC Clears 2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Proposals For Army, Navy, Air Force

Indias Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity to defence acquisition proposa

DMK has to face the consequences of its corrupt practices: Manickam Tagore

CID Probes Diversion Of Nearly 1 Lakh Tonne Of Fine Rice

Millers remain tight-lipped as 3,000 tonnes recovered during investigation

Missing boys body found inside abandoned house

Muted asset quality outlook likely to weigh on Shriram Finance stock

Shriram Finance shares may remain under pressure as rising credit costs, monsoon-related stress and a weaker asset quality outlook offset strong

Anthropic IPO filing warns of power, water and climate-related risks

Anthropic warns that opposition to AI data centres, rising power and water demand, climate change and tighter regulatory scrutiny could raise cos

Days after Musk calls Tesla-SpaceX merger a good idea, Barclays says: Buy Tesla

Barclays has upgraded Tesla's shares from Equal Weight to Overweight, raising the price target to $450. This upgrade indicates an expected 21% up

Transco gets award for lowest transmission losses in Southern Region

Chorbagan Stampede: Doctors Flag Arbitrary Patient Transfers

Junior doctors in West Bengal have questioned protocols for transferring Chorbagan stampede victims to private hospitals and raised concerns over

Explosions reported at two locations in Kannavam

Explosions were reported near the Kannavam Range Forest Office and at Chunda around 11.10 p.m. on Sunday. Preliminary assessments suggest that cr

Cyclone Arnab: Naidu orders round-the-clock monitoring

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to continuously monitor Cyclone Arnab's movement, undertake precau

3 arrested for selling bones, bodies to Raichur medical college

Raichur: The alleged illegal trade in bodies buried in a graveyard in Raichur has taken a new turn with the police arresting three people and sea

Krishnapatnam Port Wins 15 Awards at Quality Convention

The Best Transformational Organisation Award recognised AKPLs efforts in operational excellence, employee engagement, quality culture and sustain

BJP, Jana Sena promise stability and safety ahead of civic polls in Tirupati

Omission leads to discrimination: Civil society group in Bengaluru flags institutional failures behind student suicides

The Campaign for Rohith Act demanded effective implementation of anti-caste discrimination safeguards in all educational institutions and protect

Tejashwi Yadav Defends Kharge Amid Political Controversy

Tejashwi Yadav criticizes political responses to Kharges remarks, emphasizing government inaction on critical issues in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav Def

Brigade Group ties up with Hyatt, to open two Bengaluru hotels with 600 rooms

The property is planned to have around 350 guestrooms and suites, along with meeting and event facilities spanning approximately 25,000 sq ft

CREDAI notes strong buyer interest at Vizianagaram Home Expo

CREDAI notes strong buyer interest at Vizianagaram Home Expo

AIIB team takes stock of Kochi metros Kakkanad extension work

AIIB team takes stock of Kochi metros Kakkanad extension work

Assam CM flags off export consignment of 123 kg of Agarwood Chips from Guwahati to Dubai

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has flagged off an export of agarwood from Guwahati to Dubai. MJI Group dispatched 123 kilograms of agar

CCPA fines Britannia 1 lakh over misleading claim

The ruling comes after the authority observed that the company claimed 100 per cent whole wheat bread in its ads while its product packaging decl

India, US fine-tuning trade agreement; most discussions over: Goyal

India and the US have concluded most of the discussions for a proposed bilateral trade pact, and they are now fine-tuning the agreement, Commerce

Centre To Appoint 2 CIC Officials

The CIC, which hears appeals and complaints under the Right to Information (RTI) Act: Reports

BJP Karnataka in-charge visiting State

BJP Karnataka in-charge visiting State

Palla lashes out at YSRCP for its Save Vizag campaign

Palla lashes out at YSRCP for its Save Vizag campaign

US court says detained migrants have no constitutional right to bond hearings

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has made a pivotal ruling concerning immigrant detention, involving three men who unlawfully entere

Cumbum Abbas passes away

Cumbum Abbas passes away

400-year-old Mughal hunting carpet once owned by Remarque offered at NY auction

A remarkable relic from the Mughal era, the 'Yerkes-Remarque' carpet, is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's. Adorned with intricate hunting

Jeedimetla Smart Grid Project To Ensure Transparent Power Supply

Under the project, 8,882 singlephase smart meters have been installed, of which 8,331 are operational 5,412 in Jeedimetla and 2,919 in Shapurnag

Maradona's daughter recreates 1989 daisies-in-socks photo at birthday party

In 1989, Diego Maradona was seen training with daisies given by his daughter Dalma tucked into his socks. The photograph from that moment capture

India seeks greater Dutch investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, digital technologies: Piyush Goyal

India and the Netherlands have discussed expanding Dutch investments in India's manufacturing, infrastructure, research and development (R

India uniquely positioned to produce low-cost renewable power round the clock: Power2X CEO

India is uniquely positioned to generate low-cost renewable power round the clock, supported by its abundant solar energy resources, competitive

El Nino May Worsen Mumbai's Air Pollution, Expert Warns

On October 24, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly touched 322, placing it in the very poor category, while Delhi recorded 176.

Tata Consumer Products Q2 net profit rises 16% to 469 cr, sales up 14%

Tata Consumer Products reported a 16 per cent rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to 469 crore, supported by strong India volumes, growth businesses and h

Indian publishers contest Modi governments privacy law

The October 6 lawsuit, being reported for the first time and due to be heard on October 27, 2026, is the most high-profile challenge to the gover

GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks gain ahead of 'formidable' week for risk; oil prices ease

Global shares and bond prices rose

WSW Launches Training to Challenge Gender Violence

Telangana Women Safety Wing launched a two-day training programme at the University of Hyderabad to encourage men and boys to challenge harassmen

Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata

Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number o

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: 214 Candidates in Fray Across Four Udaipur Panchayat Samitis

Udaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The candidate list for the third phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj General Elections 2026 in four

LANXESS, Hindustan Colas join hands for latest road construction technologies

The companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, a LANXESS advanced cross-linking technology for P

Divergent views on move to rename Dakshina Kannada as Mangaluru district

Divergent views on move to rename Dakshina Kannada as Mangaluru district

Keralam Assembly unanimously passes Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill

The Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, registration and regulation of senior citizen care centres, and protection of rights, digni

MK Stalin condemns arrest of Anbil Mahesh as political vengeance

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