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TDP begins election campaign on brisk note in Tirupati to gain early advantage

The party named its Assembly constituency convener Manne Srinivasa Prasad (JB Srinivas) for the Mayors post, while the YSRCP has picked a lesser-known party cadre, Vasu Yadav

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

Actors from Malayalam cinema on working in Jailer 2

Kottayam Nazeer and Hakkim Shajahan are among the Malayali actors who got noticed in the Rajinikanth-starrer. Meanwhile, Shamna Kasim and Rajesh Madhavan stole the show in the song, Ale bolelo

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

MBBS admission: NTRUHS software putting reserved category students to disadvantage, alleges Liberation Congress Party

The system allows reserved-category candidates to upgrade their colleges, but prevents them from upgrading their admission category during subsequent rounds of counselling, alleges party leader Vijay Kumar

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

I&B Ministry advisory warns TV channels against promoting anti-national attitudes

The Ministry advisory called for strict adherence to the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

RBI MPC flags widening inflationary pressures; two members oppose hawkish stance

RBI governor warns of rate hikes as inflation spreads beyond food and fuel

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

NTRUHS alleges misinformation over seat allocation to reserved category students

By the end of three rounds of counselling for MBBS admissions for 202627 academic year, 3,543 seats, accounting for 77.34%, of the 4,581 convener quota seats have been allotted to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, says Registrar

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:01 pm

Vajra Mushti Kalaga cancelled at Mysuru Dasara; wrestlers blame police restrictions

The Vajra Mushti Kalaga is a centuries-old sporting tradition patronised by the Wadiyars of Mysuru.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:00 pm

Vandalur Zoo closed for two days after Avian Influenza confirmed in water birds

The zoo will remain closed on October 22 and 23; Forest Department officials say seven water birds in the zoo had died between October 3 and 7

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

Attacks continue on Left partiesbook stalls across West Bengal

Even as senior BJP leaders condemn the incidents, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continues his criticism of the stalls

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

The game has undergone a generational change:Vijay Amritraj

The Indian sporting great dwells on nature of the surfaces, the equipment, the playing styles, pay parity, player earnings and multiple other aspects

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Telangana to fill all police vacancies by 2028, recruit 5,000 more personnel: CM Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister announces increase in ex-gratia for Home Guards killed on duty to 10 lakh; DGP calls for greater focus on emerging crimes and modern policing

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Madhvacharyas teachings inspire people to uphold moral values

Speakers address the saint-philosophers birth anniversary celebrations in Yadgir

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:50 pm

Mandatory training for elephants taking part in Jamboo Savari processions: Ramalinga Reddy

He said that Forest officials should ensure such training under the supervision of experienced elephant caretakers and Kavadis.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:47 pm

India to mandate 1% SAF blending for international flights from January

With two months left for international obligations to kick in, aviation industry sources voice concern over the absence of a national SAF policy or a framework for carbon credits

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:46 pm

Police Commemoration Day observed in Dindigul

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:36 pm

Farmers demand waiver of crop loans

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

Supreme Court judgment opens up the religion-neutrality of OBC classification for debate

The Supreme Court clarifies that non-Hindu communities can be OBC, but distinguishes between the sources of backwardness for Hindu OBCs and non-Hindu OBCs on the question of continuing backwardness for converts

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:27 pm

Prashanth emerges as new king of Dasara jumbos, carries golden howdah

A resident of the Dubare elephant camp, Prashanth, who has 18 years of experience as a Dasara elephant, emerged as the successor to veteran tusker Abhimanyu

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

YSRCP crying foul after vitiating the process of local body elections, asserts Chandrababu Naidu

The comments of the opposition party leaders on the Supreme Court verdict reflects their litigant mindset, observes the TDP national president and Chief Minister, while exhorting the party MLAs, MPs, candidates and booth-level activists to work for the victory of the alliance candidates

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

Student run over by train in Kozhikode

Police say she was attempting to cross the railway tracks when the Vande Bharat Express, travelling towards Thiruvananthapuram, struck her

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:19 pm

Forest dept. all set to build elephant crossings on Gap Road in Idukki

Plan includes building three elephant underpasses, crossing ramps, culverts, and an animal over-bridge along the MunnarBodimettu section of NH 85 to safeguard elephant corridors and curb human-wildlife conflict. The NHAI has already sanctioned 6.96 crore for the project.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Watch: The SpaceX rocket science inside Teslas new Roadster | Business Matters

Tesla has announced bookings for its Roadster, a car that promises to lift itself, hop over short distances, and even flip upside down and land safely, subject to regulatory clearance. How can a car perform these stunts on the road? From rocket science and compressed-air thrusters to vacuum suction and g-forces, we explore the physics behind the technology and the challenges of bringing such futuristic cars to public roads.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Keralam, Telangana Chief Ministers attend Jamboo Savari in Mysuru; Shivakumar stresses harmony among States

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Keralam, Telangana Chief Ministers attend Jamboo Savari in Mysuru; Shivakumar stresses harmony among States

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Dandiya night tragedy: Truss erected on just two pillars instead of four, three surrender before police

Two event organisers and two college department heads remain absconding as police probe safety lapses behind the collapse that killed a student and injured 22 others

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

Dandiya night tragedy: Truss erected on just two pillars instead of four, three surrender before police

Two event organisers and two college department heads remain absconding as police probe safety lapses behind the collapse that killed a student and injured 22 others

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

37 automated testing stations through SPV

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

37 automated testing stations through SPV

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to prevent rise in prices of essential commodities in Andhra Pradesh

He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to prevent rise in prices of essential commodities in Andhra Pradesh

He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Essar Ports bags 2,276-crore Tuna Tekra terminal project in Gujarat

New terminal at Kandla to handle 18.33 million tonnes of cargo annually.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:13 pm

Essar Ports bags 2,276-crore Tuna Tekra terminal project in Gujarat

New terminal at Kandla to handle 18.33 million tonnes of cargo annually.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:13 pm

Golden letters, little fingers and a leap into the world of learning: thousands of children enter world of knowledge on Vijayadashami in Keralam

Around 8,000 children embark on their educational journey at Thiruvullakkavu temple in Thrissur on Vijayadashami; nearly 50 acharyas lead the Vidyarambham ceremony

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:10 pm

Rain triggers minor landslip on Valparai Road

Since vehicle movement is restricted on the ghat section between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., the landslip did not result in human casualties or injuries

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

Rain triggers minor landslip on Valparai Road

Since vehicle movement is restricted on the ghat section between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., the landslip did not result in human casualties or injuries

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

Defence Ministry signs 770-crore contract with BEL for low-level radars

Move aims to strengthen Armys air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:58 pm

Woman held for snatching chain from child

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:58 pm

Over five lakh people to receive Buddha Deeksha at Sannati on Nov. 1

Prabuddha Bharat Yatra to build a Constitution-based enlightened India inaugurated in Nava Nagar of Bagalkot

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:56 pm

MBBS first-year students get five attempts to clear exams

Till now, the total number of permitted attempts was four. Supplementary examinations to begin on November 9

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Rain evokes mixed feelings among farmers in Chittoor, Annamayya districts

The rains that lashed Chittoor district been beneficial for mango orchards and rabi groundnut sowing, while farmers who kept harvested paddy in open threshing yards have been urged to cover the produce immediately, as even a small night rain can damage grain quality

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

Case registered against a minor, his father for Motor Vehicles Act violation in Puducherry

The accident on Villianur - Kombakkam Main Road occurred when a minor allegedly rode a motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner and collided with another motorcycle, resulting in injuries to three persons, including a child

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

Centre for Wildlife Studies research reveals fire activity increased in Eastern Ghats and Central India, but decreased in Western Ghats.

The study says that in over two decades, approximately 16,667 square kilometers burned across 13 reserves, reflecting that some areas burned more than once

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

Army top brass to release Land Warfare Doctrine at apex forum

The doctrine is expected to provide an overarching framework to prepare the Army for the changing character of warfare and future conflicts

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:50 pm

Kerala High Court directs SBI to refund 3.73 lakh to victim of cyberfraud

The court observes that she is entitled to the refund as she reported the fraudulent transaction to the bank and the police within the prescribed time

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Sacrifices made by police martyrs will always be remembered, says official

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. says there is a need to honour not only the martyrs but also their families who share their sacrifice

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Central official reviews infrastructure projects, green initiatives at V.O.C. Port

Vijay Kumar inspects green hydrogen plant, wind energy facilities and pilot methanol bunkering and refuelling infrastructure; and flags off 13 EV trucks as part of ports green initiatives

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:37 pm

Police Commemoration Day observed in Tiruchi

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:37 pm

Are we in danger of outsourcing all of childhoods learning curves to AI?

As artificial intelligence becomes part of childhood, we may be are we giving doing children a disservice if we allow them access to answers faster than they can develop the ability to find out for themselves

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:37 pm

NVIDIA targets 14-day AI data centre deployment with modular system

Jensen Huang says DSX POD aims to cut deployment time at prepared sites from months to days by shifting complex assembly and testing to factories, helping operators bring expensive AI infrastructure into production faster

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

Namma Metro Phase 3: Karnataka issues third land acquisition notification for Orange Line package

Dated October 16, 2026, and published in the Karnataka State Gazette, the notification identifies properties measuring a total of 13,409.05 sq. m. across 11 entries

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:23 pm