In his letter, Mr. Kharge said that Karnataka is staring at what could perhaps be the worst drought in 150 years and facing such a drought is impossible without adequate help from the Centre
Panchayat elections in Rajasthan to be held in four phases from October 23
Elections would be held for members of 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and 14,403 village panchayats following delimitation and reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions
Odisha Governor directs filling of teaching posts amid 70% vacancy in public universities
The recruitment process for vacant teaching posts should be initiated by the first week of November and complete it by the end of the month, said Hari Babu Kambhampati
No need for resolution, PM committed to granting Statehood to J&K: BJP MP Tarun Chugh
Mr. Chugh termed the recent resolution passed by the J&K Assembly as an attempt by the NC to divert attention from peoplesissues
Netanyahu invites true hero Indian flydubai captain to Israel
Mr. Netanyahu told him he was amazed at his courage and his ability to stay cool under impossible conditions
CM lays foundation for waste processing, biogas plants in city
AIs success is based on effective bundling of technologywith human judgment, leadership,execution
AUD students allege campus gates shut amid ongoing sit-in protest; university denies claim
Police inspector Mahesh Kumar placed on vacancy reserve
Trust undertakes traffic management and cleanliness drive to mark Gandhi Jayanthi
Fire breaks out at defunct building near Teynampet signal
Fire and Rescue Services personnel reached the spot and brought the blaze under control
Wall of Hope, mental health initiative led by youth, unveiled in city
Goldsmith ends life outside womens police station
Gantihole urges people to make effective use of Praja Seva Abhiyan meetings
Delhi Police file 3 FIRs over protest on SIR row; hundreds detained on Day 2
Man arrested for hoax bomb threat to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
24,000 professionals from across India are actively looking to move into the Silicon Beach, says Silicon Beach Skills: Talent Landscape of Udupi and Mangaluru Cluster 2026 report
Two held for posing as railway staff and robbing passengers
M.R. Poovamma feted in Mangaluru
Man held for taking away motorcycle
The police are searching for his colleague, who allegedly accompanied him
Madurantakam by-election: Will the AIADMK bastion fall to TVKs growing popularity?
Maragatham Kumaravel, a former AIADMK leader, now seeks re-election as the TVKs candidate after resigning as AIADMK MLA barely three weeks after the 2026 result; while some voters are undecided, some say they may not vote for the TVK despite the CMs popularity
Start preparation for polls to local bodies, U T Khader tells Congress cadres
Persons with disabilities participate in anti-drug awareness walkathon
Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape victim
And although New York law allows Jane Doe anonymity for sexual assault lawsuits, the Cornell student has become distressed at attempts by some online skeptics of her account to discover her name and publish it
Authorities enforce cap on visitors to Perumalmudi, Melmudi in Coimbatore
CUMTA prepares detailed plan for upgrading citys MRTS network ahead of CMRL takeover
It has formulated 12 measures and recommendations for the takeover, and shared them with CMRL; bids will be floated to rope in firms for security services and housekeeping; CMRL is also expected to replace malfunctioning lifts in MRTS stations, following which fresh train sets will be ordered
175th year anniversary fete held at College of Fine Arts
Paris police chief says student protest movement out of control, urges peaceful action
The students blockading high schools have voiced anger over overcrowding in classrooms, regular shortages of teachers and dilapidated buildings, blaming years of underinvestment
Chief Minister directs officials to make Mysuru flex-free during Dasara
Ambassadors from different countries invited; religious heads to attend inaugural event
It directs the secretary of Karode grama panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district to evict encroachers from a puramboke land to ensure right of way for children
Delhi Police seize 2,101 kg of banned firecrackers; three arrested
MLA Sagar lays foundation for six projects
Srinagar, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday laid the foundation for six development projects in the Dalgate area at an estimated cost of Rs 1.5 crore. The projects include two 350-feet lanes, footpaths, renovation and improvement of the Dal lakefront, a culvert and other construction works. Sagar said the projects would improve connectivity and basic amenities for residents and enhance facilities in the area. Speaking at a public outreach programme at Mamta Road, Dalgate, he said tourism remained a major source of livelihood in Jammu and Kashmir and that its promotion was among the governments key priorities. During the programme, Sagar heard grievances of residents and contacted concerned officials for their redressal. He urged officials to ensure timely delivery of services and avoid unnecessary delays. Hazratbal MLA Salman Ali Sagar and representatives of the Hotel Association were also present.
No rush for subsidised onions at Vijayawada Rythu Bazaars
Bitchat removed from Apples India App Store following govt's demand: Jack Dorsey
Bitchat, built by Mr. Dorsey, had come under government scrutiny in July this year as well
Gang held in connection with murder of VCK functionary
Arrested persons were lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
Yet another POCSO case booked against Gem Granites Veeramani
This is the fifth case filed against him
Probe into TVK MLA driving government bus without valid licence during launch of scheme
A video that went viral on social media showed Mr. Kumar driving a government bus with around 30 commuters
Insulting peoples mandate is Congress old habit: BJP
Shivraj Chouhan accuses Kharge of attacking constitutional institutions; defends appointment process of Election Commissioners and reliability of EVMs
A power start to the day at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
As an extension of its free noon meal scheme, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College will start serving breakfast for students from economically poor backgrounds from October 5 onwards
BJP slams actor Prakash Raj for insulting CEC
TVK has forced byelections on the people: Udhayanidhi
He says the TVK, after accusing the DMK and AIADMK of bribing voters, appears to be buying out MLAs as a better option
MAITC writes to Rajya Sabha Chairman over exclusion from parliamentary panel chairs
Partys Rajya Sabha leader Derek OBrien writes to Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan after standing committees are reconstituted for 2026-27
Keralam rebrands IT department to reflect AI, deep-tech push
The change follows the announcement made in the Governors policy address for 2026 regarding the repositioning of the department in line with the States technology vision
Remuneration dispute: About 100 Maharani Cluster University guest lecturers protest for a week
They have been boycotting classes and warned of a hunger strike if the government does not resolve their salary-related issues immediately
Dharapuram farmers unhappy over T.N. governments approach on crop loan waiver
A community leader says the governments couple ofchanges in thewaiver schemehasonly created more confusion among the agriculturists
Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban
Araria (Bihar), October 3 : Araria liquor truck accident videos circulating on social media appear to show residents collecting bottles from a damaged mini-truck near Kharhat Toll Plaza, despite Bihars prohibition on alcohol. According to media reports, the Assam-registered vehicle was carrying liquor when it struck a road divider on Friday. After information about its [] The post Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Dr Tufail Ahad Baba elected to global medical board
Srinagar, Oct 3: Dr Tufail Ahad Baba has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Association of Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders, headquartered in Milan, Italy, for the 20272030 term. According to the information provided, Dr Baba is the first Kashmiri and Indian doctor to be elected to the board. Dr Baba is currently serving as senior faculty in the Department of Community Medicine at MAS Medical College. The associations president, Professor Susanna Esposito, congratulated Dr Baba on his election and wished him success in his future endeavours.
How accessible is your apartment community?
From handrails in an apartment complex to a pool lift, here are some examples of how a little initiative can transform everyday living for senior citizens and those with special needs
Korea to explore business opportunities in Karnataka sectors
Enthused by K-pop, K-dramas, Korean cosmetics, Korean products, Karnataka offers market access, talent and innovation partnerships to Korean delegation
Lokayukta notice to corporation officials over waste management lapses
KSRTC to install 100 ADAS systems in buses across Karnataka
The ADAS units will combine cameras, sensors, GPS and connectivity features to monitor both the road environment and the drivers behaviour.
KSRTC to install 100 ADAS systems in buses across Karnataka
The ADAS units will combine cameras, sensors, GPS and connectivity features to monitor both the road environment and the drivers behaviour.
Palaniswami slams TVK regime for claiming to be corruption-free
He asks people whether such an incompetent government should remain in office
Telangana to set up welfare board for auto drivers: Bhatti
Bengaluru Jatre: City to host 10-day cultural festival from December 4
Brazil tame India in 4-0 friendly win
Chelsea winger Estevao scored Brazils first goal and assisted Pedro before Lino netted a second-half brace, helping Carlo Ancelottis side conclude their tour of Australia and India with two wins and a draw
Odisha a safe haven for poachers, says environmental group
Principal Chief Wildlife Warden of Odisha rejects claim that no tiger, elephant poacher has been jailed, but admits conviction rate is low
Quantum computing will start in Amaravati on February 3, 2027, says Andhra CM Naidu
Pan-IIT World Council will be formed in Amaravati to guide curriculum reforms, foster startups and mentorship and support the States goal to become a global knowledge hub, says Naidu
Couple, two minor children injured in cylinder explosion
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances
Fighting erupted on September 23 in northern Ethiopia as the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
Elderly womans land restored after impersonation, fake gift deed
Arunachal: State explores geothermal energy potential in Tawang for remote border areas
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh is exploring geothermal energy as a potential source of clean and locally generated power for remote and strategically located border areas, with an estimated potential of 1015 MW identified in the Mago-Thingbu belt of Tawang district. Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited the ONGC Geothermal Project at Puga Valley in Ladakh [] The post Arunachal: State explores geothermal energy potential in Tawang for remote border areas appeared first on NorthEast Now .
11-month-old killed in road accident at Koodaranji in Kozhikode
Large crowds flock Visakhapatnam Rythu Bazaars for 35 onion-sale
Nine fishermen from Rameswaram held by SL Navy on poaching charge
Watch: Sri City boiler blast: Five dead, Rs. 50 lakh compensation announced
A massive factory boiler explosion in Sri City leaves five workers dead and ten injured. A devastating boiler explosion at the TIL Healthcare facility within the Sri City Special Economic Zone in Tirupati district left five workers dead and over ten injured on Saturday morning. The blast trapped morning shift workers in a fierce fire, prompting immediate hospitalizations. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and Home Minister V. Anitha expressed deep grief and directed officials to ensure comprehensive medical care. Authorities announced a compensation of fifty lakh rupees for bereaved families, alongside educational support for victims children and job provisions. Following preliminary investigations indicating water deprivation, the boiler inspector was immediately suspended, cases were registered against the management, and mandatory third-party safety audits were ordered across all industrial units in Sri City.
Delays in Tejas combat jet programme hurting IAF: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
Air Chief Marshal Singh said India is looking at finalising the MRFA deal by this financial year provided things go as per plan
She got the token, but gold ring was denied on technical grounds
Man on parole held on murder charge; four others also arrested by Dindigul police
U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: report
The deal, which is contingent on approval from the U.S. government and the Kremlin, involves a sprawling set of oil fields, refineries and gas stations around the world owned by Russian energy group Lukoil, according to the report.
Action proposed against use of party flags at Calicut varsity hostels
AISA chief Neha Bora was detained for the second consecutive day during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Several other protesters, along with Kapil Sibal and Yogendra Yadav, were also detained.
Bodies of two missing boys retrieved from sea in Vizag
Three students were washed away by strong waves while playing on the beach near Rushikonda
RBI chief lays down 5 key priorities to maintain financial stability amidst emerging risks
Financial instability anywhere can become a threat to financial stability everywhere.
AAP suspends its MLA after he claims teachers shortage in government schools
I am going live after feeling sad. I kept demanding the filling of teacher posts, but it has not been done yet, claimed Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana
BRS attributes drought to govt. failure to utilise available water, generate power
Kotipalli-Narsapur railway project back on track, says Amalapuram MP
Land acquisition to be expedited after 100 crore administrative sanction for project, says Harish Balayogi
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike on the bridge damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables, forcing traffic to be suspended. There were no casualties reported.
CPI(M) report blames factionalism for Palakkad poll defeats
Minister says the incident goes far beyond a simple case of unauthorised tree felling and requires a thorough probe into the underlying conspiracy
KWML readies feasibility reports for water metro systems in 18 cities
Pre-feasibility studies were done in Penang, Malaysia, and in the Mekong River, Vietnam
APPCB warns Nellore rice mills on emissions, fines for violations
Participating in an awareness meeting, APPCB Environmental Engineer emphasises that every mill owner bears the responsibility of preventing pollution that could harm public health
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Fleet Support Vessel for Navy in Vizag on October 6
Ministry of Defence signed a 19,000-crore contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam in 2023 to build five indigenous 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships
Ukraine ready to consider Indias ceasefire proposal: FM Sybiha
We have four proposals; the broadest one is Indias proposal; we are ready for an energy and Black Sea ceasefire, but only in this combination, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
Chief Minister to launch water taxis, kayaks in Muziris on Oct. 4
The vessels will operate from 14 boat jetties in the North Paravur-Kodungallor region on the Ernakulam-Thrissur border
North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range missile as tensions grow over mine blasts
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said her brother supervised the test of the missile, which she described as strategic, implying it was designed to deliver nuclear weapons.
The High Court has set aside G.Os as the aggregate vertical reservation exceeds 50%, which the government argues fails to assess the 2026 exercise on its own factual foundation
Fake advertisement about sale of hospital in social media; police arrest man from Keralam
Petition to Keralam Governor for action against Youth Affairs Minister O.J. Janeesh
Plea seeks action against Janeesh in connection with Youth Congress activists blocking the motorcade of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Kollam and waving black flags
Sakeena Itoo stresses girls empowerment through education, sports
KULGAM, OCTOBER 03: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today presided over a felicitation ceremony organized under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) for top performer teams of various Girls Sports Tournaments and NEET Qualifiers of the district at Government Degree College, Kulgam. The ceremony was organized by the Social Welfare Department Kulgam in collaboration with Sports, Higher Education and other departments of district administration with the objective of celebrating the achievements of girls in sports and academics, promoting the message of women empowerment. Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the importance of empowering women and girls through education, sports, skill development and awareness. She also emphasized the need to create greater awareness among women and girls about various government schemes and welfare initiatives being implemented by different departments for their benefit. Sakeena Itoo stressed that participation in sports helps girls develop confidence, discipline, leadership qualities and teamwork while providing them opportunities to showcase their talent at different levels. Director General ICDS Sajad Hussain Ganie, DPO Zaheer Ahmad Kaifi, ACR Kulgam Reyaz Ahmad Shah and District Social Welfare Officer Kulgam Rameez Ahmad Ganie, also addressed the gathering. They spoke on women empowerment, education, sports participation and initiatives available for women and girls. The programme witnessed participation of girls, officials, sports personnel, students and other stakeholders. The speakers appreciated the efforts being made to provide girls with opportunities in sports and education and encouraged them to pursue their aspirations with confidence. As part of the felicitation ceremony, medals and trophies were presented to the winners and runners-up of the Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Cricket and Badminton tournaments organized at the Inter-Block and Inter-Municipality levels under BBBP in the district while 20 girls from District Kulgam who qualified NEET were also felicitated with certificates. Earlier, the Minister inaugurated the Inter-District UT-Level U-17 Girls Netball Tournament at Shri Nazir Ahmad Wani Higher Secondary School Kulgam. The tournament, organized by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K and hosted by YSS Kulgam, is witnessing participation of eight districts of the Union Territory, providing young sportspersons an opportunity to showcase their talent and gain competitive exposure
