Letters to The Editor October 31, 2025

Applications invited for certificate courses at Madras Medical College

Gender disparity exists even in informal labour market

Wage employment is less accessible to women workers than men; even within the domain of petty and residual activities, discrimination exists

Meaningless truce: on Netanyahu, the Gaza ceasefire

Netanyahu is making a mockery of the ceasefire agreement

India firmly believes in rule of Law of the Sea, says DMK MP

Thamizhachi Thangapandian introduces Prof. Bimal N. Patel, Indias candidate for the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in New

AIs rewriting of the rules of education

Indias bold initiative to introduce AI in early education is a transformative step, but there are challenges

152 lives lost in recent J&K floods

Srinagar, Oct 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Legislative Assembly that 152 lives were lost and over 69,707 hectares of crops we

Agniveer injured in accidental firing

Poonch, Oct 30 : An Agniveer jawan was injured after his service rifle accidentally went off following a practice session in Poonch district on T

TN makes three changes to squad for Vidarbha fixture

Reservation policy sparks heated exchange in Assembly

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between a legislator advocating for the rationalizatio

Its time skipperSuryakumar let his bat do the talking

From being the most feared batter in the 20-over game, there has been a dramatic, alarming fall from grace; his knock in the first T20I against A

Uproarious scenes in Assembly over corruption allegations, flood relief discussion

BJP MLAs protest, 3 marshalled out after storming into well Srinagar: The Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday witnessed uproariou

Out of the fortress: on protecting Indias tigers

Tiger conservation policy rightly sees people as stakeholders, not trespassers

Woman dies, 3 others injured as fire breaks out in house

Language belongs to a different realm

The process of learning a language will outlast every technological revolution

Quack arrested near Arani who offered medical treatment for nearly a decade

The quack offered medical treatment to patients in the village for nearly a decade without professional qualification

Goldsmiths house burgled in Tiruvannamalai

Hurricane Melissa barrels through Caribbean, accelerates towards Bermuda

Satellite imagery showed swaths of trees and homes devastated in the hardest-hit areas of Jamaica, sparse remaining greenery defoliated and most

LoP Sharma slams Omar over alleged multi-crore scam links

Demands CBI inquiry, CMs resignation Govt entangled in corruption, failed to assess even flood damages Srinagar, Oct 30:Leader of Opposition (LoP

J&K LG sacks two employees for 'anti-national activities'

Two more government employees in Jammu and Kashmir have been dismissed for alleged anti-national activities. Ghulam Hussain and Majid Iqbal Dar,

MHA appoints Prosecutor for Pahalgam terror attack case

Advocate Shri Singh to represent NIA, oversee trial proceedings in J&K courts for 3-years Srinagar, Oct 30:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has

J&K Assembly passes 4 bills

Srinagar, Oct 30:The Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday passed four bills without much debate and discussion. The House passed f

CM: Will back ADMK's Bharat Ratna proposal for Pasumpon Thevar

In a move highlighting unity across political divides, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin has voiced his support for the AIADMK's initiative t

LG terminates 2 terror linked Govt employees

Dismissed teachers linked to LeT, accused of radicalising youth Srinagar, Oct 30:Reaffirming the administrations zero-tolerance policy against te

Disqualification rules for J&K Legislators to be tabled in Assembly

GST Amendment Bill to taken for consideration, passage Srinagar, Oct 30:The Members of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (Disqualification o

IAF to boost Rafale Jets power, to acquire Rs 15,000 crore proposed Meteor Air-to-Air missiles with a range of...

India has proposed a Rs 1,500 crore purchase of Meteor air-to-air missiles, manufactured by the European firm MBDA, for the Indian Air Force's fr

Contractor, Provident Fund dues touch Rs 2,705 Cr in J&K

Govt says over Rs 3,800 cr released this fiscal to settle payments Srinagar, Oct 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that unpaid

Telangana migrants death confirmed in Bahrain after five years

Hyderabad: In a rare and tragic case, the Embassy of India in Bahrain has confirmed the death of Sreepada Naresh, a Telangana migrant worker whos

50 pc posts vacant at GMC Rajouri

Only 13 of 32 Associate Prof positions filled Srinagar, Oct 30: The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department on Thursday said that approxi

Special trains from Araku, Srikakulam Road, Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru

Nearly 18,000 posts vacant in Govt Deptts

Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has revealed that a total of 17,953 posts are lying vacant under the direct recruitment quota

2872 domestic violence cases registered in J&K in two Yrs

Srinagar, Oct 30:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has revealed that a total of 2,872 domestic violence cases have been registered in the Union Te

1,512 mining permissions given to locals for CME

Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed that a total of 1,512 short-term mining permissions have been issued to local res

Funds on zero-based budgeting concept allocated

Srinagar, Oct 30:The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday said that allocation of funds to various departments is made on the concept of Zero-Ba

Australian mental health startup launches app

Family of three rescued from floodwaters of Sarada river

Fisherfolk in Machilipatnam reel under livelihood loss due to cyclone

Many fisherfolk have been out of work for the past one week as warning came right after Deepavali, forcing them to borrow money from boat owners

A call for sustainabilityin space science

Motorcyclist Booked for Blocking Ambulance in Bantwal

Police have identified the biker as Mohammad Mansoor (38), a resident of Bettampady in Puttur taluk

Union Minister George Kurian calls for development beyond politics

Foundation stone laid for new academic block at the Central University of Kerala, Periya Campus

DC Edit | World Economy Breathes Easy After Trump Meets Xi

Accustomed as the world has become to dealing with the huge gaps between what he says and what he does, a pause might have been struck on the wor

Plea to implement TAEI at Tirumanagalam GH

Tirumangalam government hospital receives a significantly higher number of patients compared to Melur government hospital. However, the hospital

PM Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 1,220 Cr in Gujarat

New e-buses, tourist spots and infrastructure aim to boost Ekta Nagars growth

13-year-old girl swept away in stream at Padmanabham

CM, Deputy CM commend India's 90th chess grandmaster

Indian women create history, beat Australia to reach WC Final; Jemimah plays innings of her life

CMs welfare announcements lack sincerity, says KPCC chief

Big, big deal: Bessent says China to buy 25M tons of US soybeans yearly after TrumpXi trade truce

Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer. Check latest doctors' update on Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player

Oklahoma City Thunder said guard Nikola Topic underwent a testicular procedure earlier in October and was to be re-evaluated in four to six weeks

Nikola Topic: Oklahoma City Thunders Nikola Topi diagnosed with testicular cancer, begins chemotherapy; heres what doctors are saying about his recovery

Nikola Topic, Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024 NBA Draft pick, is undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. Doctors are positive about his recov

IIT-Madras researchers achieve soft landing for vertical take-off aircraft and UAVs

Combining real-time hybrid rocket thruster with a virtual simulation, the researchers achieved the necessary velocity for soft landing, a crucial

Michelle Obama reveals how she and Barack Obama keep spark alive after 30 years together

They said that after years of working and living together, their most meaningful moments are simple and intimate.

Delhi High Court rejects PIL against the release of The Taj Story

The PIL had challenged the CBFCs certification of the film, alleging that the movie was based on fabricated facts, and pushed a particular politi

TTD Clears Long-Pending Land Request Of Board Member Janga Krishnamurthy

BJP spokesperson and fellow board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy objected to the move during the meeting, questioning the fairness of allotting lan

How Kerala eradicated extreme poverty

On November 1, the Kerala government is set to declare the State extreme poverty-free, the culmination of a four-year-long strenuous exercise. Fo

Dolly workers arrested for defrauding Sabarimala pilgrims

With US-China competition, geoeconomics is rising its deployed strategically by both hegemons and smaller nations now

Geoeconomics, the strategic use of economic leverage for geopolitical goals, is a long-standing practice now resurging. Yale's Christopher Clayto

Odisha Maoists declare to continue peoples war; intelligence officials cite deep internal crisis within outfit

RAIPUR: The Odisha State Committee (CPI-Maoist), declaring to continue long-term peoples war, countered the statements of Central Committee (CC)

Watch: Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur break down in tears after India's historic win over Australia in Women's World Cup semi-final

Emotions ran high after India's thrilling win over Australia in the Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final as captain Harmanpreet Kaur and centurion J

Sengottaiyanmeets expelled AIADMK leadersPanneerselvam, Dhinakaran, andSasikala

PalaniswamiaccusesSengottaiyanof working against theAIADMKfor long,and vows action against him. He holds him responsible for the partys defeat in

CBSE Education Increasingly Skill Driven: Director

A student can take one language and any four subjects. We even have students taking Physics and Music together: Dr Biswajit Saha,

CPI (Maoist) Leaderless, in Disarray, Another Top Naxal Concedes

Odisha State Committee denies reports of Devjis appointment as CPI (Maoist) general secretary

50% Paddy, 80% Maize Crop Damaged in Warangal

Farmers across the affected regions are now urgently appealing to the government and agricultural officials to conduct a speedy assessment of the

Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur script history; end Australia's World Cup reign with record-breakingstand

India has made a record victory by beating Australia to reach the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup final. The Indian team women chased down a targe

Celebrate Traditional Flavours of Parsi at Novotel Hyderabad Airports Parsi

The promotion, featuring select dishes curated by Guest Chef Daisy Chinoy, showcases Parsi culinary traditions, rooted in Persian heritage and sh

HYDRAA reclaims government lands

70 persons selected for Kannada Rajyotsavaaward

'US showed immigrants a dream, now shutting the door!: Vance confronted over immigration crackdown

North Andhra Returns to Normalcy After Cyclone Montha

Parvathipuram Manyam district reported the least impact, with no casualties and minimal infrastructure loss. Only 29 houses were damaged, while a

Russia blasts Ukraines power grid again, causing outages across country and killing 6

Kyiv: The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure brought power outages and

What is the 6-7 Halloween costume and is it spooky enough? Can it be made at home?

TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie surprised viewers with her 6-7 Halloween costume. This quirky trend originates from a song by rapper Skrilla and

Umashree to receive Dr. Rajkumar Award for lifetime achievement in Kannada cinema

Veteran film and theatre person Umashree has been chosen for Dr. Rajkumar Award for lifetime achievement in Kannada cinema

DevanathanYadavnow says he requires six more months to mobilise 100crore

The accused in theMylaporeHindu Permanent FundNidhiscam informs the Madras High Court that he could not raisethe money as most of the documents r

HC eases Vedans bail conditions

Pakistan, Afghanistan to Resume Talks in Istanbul After Dialogue Stalemate: Officials

The new round of negotiations, facilitated by Turkey and other friendly nations, was aimed at easing border tensions between the two sides who ea

After Rain Subsides, Warangal City Struggles With Submerged Streets

Despite a brief respite in rainfall, Warangal city remains heavily waterlogged, with major roads and numerous colonies still submerged.

Who is Jemimah Rodrigues? Star batter who scripted India's record chase with maiden ODI World Cup century againstAustralia

The right-handed batter brought up her third ODI ton, and her first against the Aussies, in 115 balls.

CBSE final datesheet out: Class 10, 12 board exams to begin February 17

For the first time, Class 10 students will have two board exams in one academic year, with the second phase in MayJune for score improvement.

Allahabad HC cites defect in probe, commutes death sentence of four in CRPF camp attack case

The court said that the prosecution miserably failed to prove the case against the accused for the principal offence beyond reasonable doubt

Borrow now, pay later? What you must know about HELOC draw periods before its too late

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets you borrow money using your homes value. It has a draw period when you can take money and a repayment p

Karnataka HC Adjourns Hearing on Dharmasthala Mass Burial FIR to Nov 12

The activists in their petitions appealed to the High Court to quash the FIR that was registered to probe their own allegations of mass burials a

Army's South Western Command conducts integrated fire and manoeuvre exercise

Recently, the South Western Command of the Indian Army orchestrated a high-stakes training exercise dubbed 'Sentinel Strike' at the expansive Mah

JEE Main 2026: January Registration To Start Soon, Check Details Here

JEE Main 2026 Registration: Students can expect the registrations to start in the first week of November, 2025.

Mumbais Powai hostage crisis ends after 3 hours; 17 children rescued, accused killed

Hostage-taker Rohit Arya a 50-year-old education project activist was shot and later died of his injuries.

Montha: Crop Damage in 1.38 Lakh Hectares Across Andhra Pradesh, Says Deputy CM

The Deputy CM said post-cyclone relief operations were being carried out with a sense of urgency.

Tipu Sultan pistols, Maharaja Ranjit Singh painting set auction record in UK

London: A pair of pistols made for Tipu Sultan and an intricate painting of Maharaja Ranjit Singh were among the starring lots that helped set a

Dream Big, Aim Higher: Shubhanshu Shukla To Model Rocketry Competition Participants

India's model rocketry and CANSAT competition saw enthusiastic participation from over 600 students with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla exhorting th

Is Walmart Open on Halloween 2025? Complete holiday schedule and operational hours for last-minute shoppers

As Halloween 2025 draws near, shoppers across the U.S. are asking one common question: Will Walmart be open on October 31? Heres the retail giant

ED seizes 3 crore in Kolkata municipal recruitment scam

Agency says tainted money was laundered through shell firms under guise of bogus services

Gopalapuram Lake Breach Floods Warangal

Around 90 colonies across the tri-cities of Hanamkonda, Warangal, and Kazipet are trapped in floodwaters.