Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Archery, hockey, shooting headline Indias medal hunt on Asian Games Day 11
Neeru Dhanda scripted history by becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal in the womens trap individual event yesterday
Mamata in Delhi to participate in INDIA bloc meetings, Suvendu takes a dig
Our target is the Chief Election Commissioner and his full software team, who cheated and betrayed the people, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said
Prem Khandle emerges as overall winner in FIM Moto Mini India Series
The India Series is a structured platform for young riders between the age of 10 and 14 to develop their racing skills and progress towards international competition.
U.S. Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now
The case comes amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, which has pledged to deport millions of people who are living in the United States illegally.
Rajasthan HC cancels FIR against Independent MLA arrested during local body polls
Highly educated professionals are vulnerable to financial cybercrime, finds IIT-Madras study
The researchers found that victims were often targeted during periods of stress or life disruption, including illness in the family, retirement, job searches, or workplace pressure
Man arrested for cheating woman
After investigation, the police traced and arrested Ali Harman of Tharapakkam
Indias growing elderly population needs an integrated care system, says report
The report calls for better integration of wellness and chronic care, home care, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and palliative and end-of-life care
CCTV camera footage on the route was also being analysed to nab the suspects
Chennai Corporation launches capacity building programme for officials ahead of monsoon
Jamia PhD scholar suspended for five days for protesting outside designated spot
Shah launches Barapullah corridor, three other road projects worth 1,941 cr. in Delhi
Sahil Wakodes parents seek police protection, allege threat to life and probe
The parents have accused IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare and Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla in connection with Wakodes death.
100-crore private school case accused gets default bail
B.T. Arasakumar was granted default bail after the investigating agency failed to file its final report within 90 days
Thousands of sugarcane growers from across Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana staged a massive protest at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi on Tuesday, demanding remunerative prices for sugarcane and a revision of the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. After appeal by union minister Pralhad Joshi, intervention by local legislators they agree for talks at Delhi, withdraw protest
Of those deleted in SIR so far, over 71% in absent, shifted or others category
Many of the 9.5 crore names deleted under the absent, shifted or others category could potentially be back in the electoral rolls after the SIR process is completed
Tamil scholar Pudhumanar and A.R. Venkatachalapathy honoured with awards
EC reverts to allowing Form 6 submission without attached declaration in non-SIR States
While Form 6 is normally used for new voter registrations, during the SIR process, it was also used for re-enlisting those who had been deleted during the enumeration phase. A separate declaration had been added to the physical form regarding the mapping of self or parents with electoral rolls from the period of the previous SIR
Kavin murder case: Madras High Court quashes charge sheet against parents of main accused Surjith
Local Sena (UBT) leader dies in Thane after firing by unidentified assailants
Purnekar was the Thane 'vibhag pramukh' or division head of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, a Sena (UBT) leader said
Surveillance is not the only privacy issue
Who is responsible, when a protester is identified by a camera, doxxed by anonymous accounts, and then threatened at home? What happens to privacy when an electoral-roll decision determines whether someone can vote? Which safeguard applies when data gathered by the police is held by a private company?
Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar urge Madras High Court to dismiss DMKs defamation case
They contend that the political party had not issued prior notices to them as required under Section 80 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
HYDRAA secures 7,200 square yards of public space and thwarts encroachment of lake
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation clears unauthorised structures
Food Safety dept. officials direct stall owners to maintain hygiene
Officials conduct surprise raids at Eat Street, interact with the public and enquire about the quality of food being sold
Terrorist killed in Budgam encounter, operation underway
Budgam, Sep 29 : One terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Gurwatkalan area of Budgam district late Tuesday evening, officials said. A top police officer told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched after security forces established contact with the terrorists in the area. He said a joint operation is underway, with security forces having killed one terrorist. The area has been cordoned off and additional security forces have been rushed to the site.(KNO) Further Details Awaited.
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India
That India came second to Uzbekistan in Chess Olympiad should not be dispiriting
Congress names candidates for two Graduate MLC seats
R. Veeramani booked for abetting suicide of minor
Chennai Police also book third case against the octogenarian businessmen under the POCSO Act
State of anticipation: on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood
J&K should be given its Statehood without any further delay
Govt report on crematoriums incomplete: HC
Shillong, Sep 29: The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday pulled up the state government for filing an incomplete report on crematorium and burial sites across the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh noted that the report deals only with 60 crematorium sites. Some sites have been identified [] The post Govt report on crematoriums incomplete: HC first appeared on Highland Post .
BJP, SP pick candidates for MLC Graduates, Teachers seats; caste equations in focus
NCLAT issues notice to creditors on Subhash Chandra's plea; sets next hearing for October 29-30
A three-member Bench of NCLAT also granted a week's time to Subhash Chandra to file a rejoinder to the creditors' reply
HC directs Home Secretary to file report on criminal cases pending against police personnel
Take immediate steps to replace damaged, missing idols in Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple: HC
SBI seeks rules on funds of cancelled FCRA registered NGOs; law ministry explains bills
New Delhi, Sep 29: The State Bank of India (SBI) is learnt to have supported the objectives of the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act while seeking clear rules on how banks should handle an organisations accounts and deposits when its permission to receive foreign donations ends. In a presentation to the Joint [] The post SBI seeks rules on funds of cancelled FCRA registered NGOs; law ministry explains bills first appeared on Highland Post .
Home, Law ministries brief JPC on FCRA bill
New Delhi, Sep 29: The ministries of Home Affairs and Law and Justice on Tuesday gave a clause-by-clause briefing to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has invited criticism from opposition parties and Christian groups over its contentious provisions. A 31-member committee, headed by BJP MP Sanjay [] The post Home, Law ministries brief JPC on FCRA bill first appeared on Highland Post .
We are working on our middle-overs batting: West Indies batting coach
Floyd Reifer stressed the importance of the fielding discipline after his side dropped Shubman Gill on 11 in the first ODI, with the India captain going on to score 110.
Country has lost its way, but always finds its way back: Murli Manohar Joshi
From growing trust deficit in Indian politics to the mishandling of the youth protest at Jantar Mantar, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, in an interview to The Hindu, speaks at length on various burning issues in the country. On the Ayodhya Ram Temple, he holds the government responsible for the temple trusts functioning and stressed the need for fair elections and public trust in the SIR process
Watch: Electoral roll row: CWC demands removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress intensifies its campaign over the electoral-roll row, with the CWC demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the SIR exercise and restoration of deleted voter names. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also outlined five demands on electoral-roll transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging Election Commission decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi urged to ensure social diversity in Kerala Planning Board
The memorandum requests that corrective steps be taken to ensure that the constitutional values of social diversity, professional excellence, inclusion and equal opportunity are reflected in the composition of the Planning Board.
Lawyers body stages protest alleging police harassment
Members of the Bezawada Bar Association say police opened a chargesheet against advocate Gavaskar, seek its immediate withdrawal
SFI, KSU claim gains in college union polls in Ernakulam
SFI wins all seats at Maharajas College and 13 of 14 at St. Peters College; KSU wrests unions from SFI at six colleges, including Cochin College; KSU retains unions at 10 colleges, including Sacred Heart and Sree Sankara College
Watch: Sarpatta Parambarai 2: Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham turns producer
Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham is turning producer with Pa. Ranjiths Sarpatta Parambarai 2, the sequel to the 2021 boxing drama starring Arya. The film marks Girishs entry into cinema after years of being known for his passion for movies.
Over 4,500 Indian seafarers on vessels plying in Gulf region: MEA
Kochi Corporation eyes flyover funds to fix battered footpaths
Corporation explores moving 12 crore earmarked for flyover beautification to footpath renovation; CSML says funds cannot be diverted midway and a fresh proposal would be needed; EDRAAC flags deplorable footpath conditions along several stretches, including Shanmugham Road and M.G. Road.
Car gutted on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore
Iran conflict will end very, very soon, says Trump; calls U.S. action historic
US President Donald Trump stated during an event in Washington that the conflict with Iran will end very, very soon. He reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons and claimed that their efforts are failing.
Bengaluru-firm Flipkart expands its warehousing space by adding 14 million cubic feet
INDIA bloc to meet on September 30, hope major decision will be taken: Manickam Tagore on CEC row
Winning gold was the only motivation in the last three years: Prachi
Mostly, Indian girls have got relay gold, and we have done it again. I am sure it will be an inspiration to the juniors to continue this and for us to keep getting better, Prachi Chaudhary said.
Petitioner challenging CEC, ECI appointments law moves curative plea in Supreme Court
Cites reasonable apprehension of bias against a judge on the Supreme Court Bench whose son allegedly serves as the standing counsel for the Election Commission of India before the Madhya Pradesh High Court
Congress-ruled States to adopt action plan against RSS agenda in education
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi meet CMs and Education Ministers; ask them to follow student-centric educational policies in their States
DKS dismisses allegations of Kumaraswamy as pack of lies
TARATDAC members stage demonstration
No major impact of El Nino on agricultural production: Chouhan
The Centre will hold discussions with States to inform the farmers about the benefits of various free trade agreements, says Agriculture Minister
No major impact of El Nino on agricultural production: Chouhan
The Centre will hold discussions with States to inform the farmers about the benefits of various free trade agreements, says Agriculture Minister
Shillong, Sep 29: Nongstoi MDC Juristman Iawphniaw of the Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) forced the suspension of interviews for the recruitment of contract nurses today morning, alleging that the process was marred by bribery. Nurses were being recruited for the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Nongstoi, under the Union Ministry of Health [] The post Nongstoi MDC barges into nurse hiring interviews alleging bribery first appeared on Highland Post .
Modifications that Kumaraswamy claims led to NICE scam
Modifications that Kumaraswamy claims led to NICE scam
Opposition members of JPC on FCRA Bill seek longer window for public comments
Four-week window sought for public comments; more time to study the Bill before JPC deliberations
Opposition members of JPC on FCRA Bill seek longer window for public comments
Four-week window sought for public comments; more time to study the Bill before JPC deliberations
Light to moderate rainfall in Dindigul
Election officials probe mass voter deletion filings in Karnataka
A widespread pattern of bulk voter deletion requests has emerged in Karnatakas voter roll revision, with thousands of Form-7 objections targeting Muslim voters across both Congress- and BJP-held constituencies, often filed by just a handful of individuals using pre-printed voter details.
Election officials probe mass voter deletion filings in Karnataka
A widespread pattern of bulk voter deletion requests has emerged in Karnatakas voter roll revision, with thousands of Form-7 objections targeting Muslim voters across both Congress- and BJP-held constituencies, often filed by just a handful of individuals using pre-printed voter details.
Udupi: Two drown in river near Karkala
Udupi: Two drown in river near Karkala
SIT set to file chargesheet in Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case
Will contest Uttar Pradesh, Punjab polls with or without BJP: Chirag Paswan
LJP(RV) chief says the party is open to a seat-sharing arrangement with the NDA but will contest all seats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab if no agreement is reached
DTU researchers develop device to track workplace behaviour and mindfulness indicators
Lalbagh to get 2.5 acre garden inspired by Singapores Gardens by the Bay
Foreign Secretary conveyed concerns about implications of SRIA legislation on India-U.S. ties: MEA
BMRDA notifies new mobility road grid for Bengaluru Metropolitan Region
Protest intensifies against large-scale water extraction from Tejaswini river in Keralams Kasaragod
The proposed Trikkaripur adjoining panchayat drinking water project of the Kerala Water Authority envisages drawing water from the Tejaswini and supplying it to Kariverllur-Peralam and Kankol-Alapadamba panchayats in Kannur and five panchayats in Kasaragod
Man murdered after brawl in Vijayawada
Power utilities told to gear up for rise in demand in coming months
Another weather disaster in Nepal leaves 27 dead, 4 injured
At least 27 people have been killed and four remain missing following a fresh wave of severe monsoon rains that struck Nepal between September 24 and 28. Triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, the torrential downpours have affected over 1,000 families, injured eight people, and claimed the lives of over 100 livestock.
Burnham questions Brexit, says Britain should consider options for EU ties
The Prime Minister said the U.K. needed higher growth, as he promised to share the various options that Britain had in terms of its long term relationship with the EU, ahead of a U.K.-EU Summit later this year.
Private nursery operating illegally inside state forest, alleges RTI activist
Shillong, Sep 29: An RTI activist has alleged that a private nursery is operating illegally inside state forest land at Baiza under Simsanggre Range in East Garo Hills. In a complaint to the Deputy Commissioner, Jackiqus D. Sangma said an RTI reply from the Simsanggre Range Office proves the nursery has no valid records. Sangma [] The post Private nursery operating illegally inside state forest, alleges RTI activist first appeared on Highland Post .
HITO questions board for measly green fines on polluting industries
Shillong, Sep 29: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has sought stronger and proportionate Environmental Compensation against industries violating environmental laws. In a memorandum to the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB), HITO flagged that MSPCB imposed only Rs 20,000 on RNB Cement and Rs 12,500 on Riangdo Veneers, Umiam, under Section 33A of Water [] The post HITO questions board for measly green fines on polluting industries first appeared on Highland Post .
Keralam govt. directs KMSCL to expedite medicine purchase orders
Directives were given at a meeting convened by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan after medicine shortage was reported from periphery hospitals to tertiary care centres
Haifa a century-old battle, the politics of memory - Shashi Tharoor writes
In this video, Congress MP and author Dr. Shashi Tharoor breaks down the historical legacy, colonial complexities, and modern diplomacy behind the Battle of Haifa (1918), expanding on his lead article in The Hindu.
Portion of Perambur Barracks Road caves in, damages sewer line
Officials said the damaged portion of the pipeline is being removed and would be replaced depending on the extent of the damage
Agniveer recruitment rally to be held in Bidar in January
Savukku Shankar sentenced to three-year-imprisonment in defamation case
He had made the statements against a former newsreader in 2013
The two were arrested for abetting the crimes committed by Veeramani
Seminar on boosting Wayanad coffee held
Mananthavady MLA Usha Vijayan says Wayanad coffee needs to be developed into a value-added product and taken to global markets through processing, packaging, and branding, rather than viewed merely as an agricultural commodity.
Congress demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal over SIR, as questions grow over voter deletions.
Four CISF personnel killed in fratricide incident in Kathua; accused held
The incident took place at around 7.30 p.m. at the Sewa-III hydroelectric power project located at Mashka village in Basohli, near the border with Himachal Pradesh, the officials said
