19 lakh litres of effluent found in stream near SPAC units in Erode
An inspection on October 9 found that effluent discharged daily from the SPAC bioethanol plant had accumulated in the stream
China opposes Indias move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh
China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in Beijing
Mushroom production facility worth 330 crore planned at Gollapalli in Nellore district
Wholesome, no onion, no garlic, meals at Annam Iyarkkai Unavagam in Coimbatore
President Murmu reshuffles Governors across six States
President Droupadi Murmu announced a reshuffle of Governors across six States on October 12, 2026. Rajendra Arlekar has been appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu, while Om Prakash Mathur will take charge in Keralam. Sudha Yadav has been appointed Governor of Karnataka, Braj Mohan Ram of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen of Uttarakhand and Dushyant Gautam of Sikkim. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the appointments will take effect when the new Governors assume office.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan quash the proceedings as the petitioner had been acquitted from the predicate red sand quarrying case
Indias formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero
Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination processes. Extracting limestone also destroys forests and fertile topsoil. But because cement is deeply entrenched in modern construction, the sector remains exceptionally hard to abate
NPCI defers 0.4% fee on UPI transactions above 2,000 until after Diwali
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of the 0.4 percent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions over Rs 2,000, which was originally scheduled to take effect on October 15. Following a trade delegation meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and pushback from the opposition, the NPCI announced that a new rollout date will be decided after Diwali, providing timely relief to merchants and MSMEs during the festive season.
Ajit Doval speaks to Irans security chief, discusses latest developments following Hormuz attacks
According to the Iranian government, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Mohsin Rezaei, on Monday evening. The conversation came just a day after two merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack in the Strait of Hormuzan incident that prompted Indias Ministry of External Affairs to issue a strong condemnation on Sunday targeting the MT Petro Dolphin and the MT Valthera.
West Bengal SIR: Special drive in all 24 districts to include eligible voters
This move comes after Election Commission of India sent instructions to the State officials
Get in line at LuLu: Chennais new hypermarket draws huge crowds
LuLu Hypermarket at Shenoy Nagar Metro Station, Chennai, spans one lakh square feet, bringing groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, fashion and electronics under one roof. We join the crowds to find out what drew shoppers to the new store, despite checkout queues of up to two hours on opening day.
Opposition leaders file Supreme Court petition over SIR row after massive protest in delhi
Opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, petitioned the Supreme Court to demand full transparency and records regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which has resulted in the deletion of roughly 13 crore voters. The petition also seeks a judicial review to determine whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally during the exercise.
Search for 7-year-old girl who went missing near Gingee continues for second day
There had been no updates so far about the childs whereabouts
The report Rationalisation of Tax on Contract Carriage Buses Plying within Telangana, flags alleged misuse of temporary permits by operators
Street Fighter: Vidyut Jammwal on embodying a video game character in his Hollywood debut
Vidyut Jammwal talks about preparing for his role of Dhalsim in Hollywoods video game adaptation Street Fighter, being invited for Wrestlemania 42 by Cody Rhodes, his journey with martial arts and more
Seek resignation of Union Minister Pralhad Joshifor inviting them to New Delhi for a meeting, and failing to listen to their grievances
Telangana NMMS examination on November 1, hall tickets available online
Indias Energy Future: A Balancing Act
This e-book explores the deep-seated tensions emerging on the path to net-zero and confronts the difficult questions that are often overlooked.
Responding to a question in Keralam Assembly,Excise Minister says department hasregistered cases against three bars for allegedly serving alcohol to 19-year-old driver involved in the accident
Telangana Power Minister says government has no plans to privatise power utilities
Bengaluru airport showcases Karnatakas heritage during Dasara
The festivities and special displays at Kempegowda International Airport will be on till October 17
Congress leaders question hurried introduction of law by the previous BJP government before the Assembly elections in 2023
MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, says NPCI
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions shall be implemented post-Diwali immediately on a date to be notified separately, says NPCI
The BRS leader says solar power, constituting 58% of Rythu Discom electricity, would be available only during the day hours, and hydel power (17% share) would be generated for 3-4 months a year
Jailer 2 action director Chethan D Souza on Rajinikanths style, humility and instinct for action
Action director Chethan D Souza, who has worked in Jailer 2, talks about Rajinikanths down-to-earth attitude and his knack for stylish action moves and opens up on adapting to director Nelsons simple yet effective staging of action set pieces
This has pushed up costof building houses and threatens progress of major infrastructure projects, V.D. Satheesan tells Assembly
James Spader and Terry Matalas on resurrecting Ultron in the age of AI for Marvels VisionQuest
A decade after James Spaders genocidal AI tried to save the planet by wiping out its inhabitants, Marvels VisionQuest gives Ultron another chance to reconsider humanity, with a little help from the arts and perhaps a little more from Jimi Hendrix
On Camera, Asked To Show ID At Bengaluru Pub, IAS Officer Abuses Cops, Booked
The accused IAS officer has been identified as Vikas Marmath, who is serving as a Kuppam Area Development Authority, Special Officer in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
Justice P.B. Balaji passes the interim injunction orders on individual copyright infringement suits filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP
Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the BIMSTEC meeting, said India has always believed in sovereignty and peaceful resolutions to any dispute
Jeffrey Archer and the art of turning trouble into stories
His novels were dismissed by critics but devoured by readers, and his own life, marked by ambition, scandal, reinvention and self-promotion, was itself an Archer novel
Inspections conducted by Kerala State Pollution Control Board have revealed that vehicles used for collection and transportation of food waste are being washed at Kochi Corporations dumping site in Brahmapuram
Puducherry government initiates transfer and posting of IPS officers
Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan, in an order, said that Senior Superintendent of Police (Training and Welfare) Rajinder Kumar Gupta has been transferred and posted as SSP of Police Headquarters
Madras High Court Upholds Speaker's Greenlight To 6 AIADMK MLAs' Resignation
The ruling came on petitions filed by AIADMK whip Agri Krishnamurthy and National People's Sakthi Party leader ML Ravi challenging the Speaker's decision
Action director Chethan DSouza on working with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
Chethan D Souza from Karnataka talks about choreographing action sequences for the highly anticipated Jailer 2.
Keralam Assembly: Opposition, ruling front spar over health sector crisis
LDF stages walkout, alleges medicine shortages, arbitrary staff retrenchments and transfers, and cases of medical negligence; Health Minister K. Muraleedharan maintains that situation 'under control
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays homage to Tyagi Sankaralinganar on his death anniversary
In a post on X, CM Vijay said Sankaralinganar sacrificed his life after observing a 76-day hunger strike through peaceful means, with the renaming of the State as Tamil Nadu as his principal demand
Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical store owner in Punjab's Mansa
The activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was questioning the medical store owner over the sale of certain drugs to a man, and also recording the argument on his mobile phone, when he was shot at.
Ilaiyaraaja out, GV Prakash Kumar in: Pocket Novel turns a new page
Pocket Novel marks a reunion between Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe
Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgarias Black Sea coast, Bulgarian Prime Minister says
PM Rumen Radev says the Chelsea 3 was hit by three drones and sank in the second such incident in a week, with all crew members rescued
Driver dies after being thrashed by bouncers over spilled beer at Delhi nightclub
Police have seized the nightclub's CCTV digital video recorder and are examining the footage.
Several hurt, one in 'cardiac arrest' in South Korea market stabbing
One person is in cardiac arrest, and around seven others have been injured, says official
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, direct him to conclude the disqualification proceedings pending against four out of the six MLAs within two months
Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy also asks NHAI to connect the airport to the highways service roads; NHAI says the changes will be made in a couple of weeks
Karnataka Home Minister says police directed not to disrupt peaceful demonstration
This comes a day after Bengaluru police detained over a 100 persons for trying to march to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Announcement following introduction of 0.4% UPI merchant discount rate, which the association says will impose additional financial burden on small establishments
Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath
For Dr. Tanaya Bose, who spent seven years in her laboratory, Yonaths legacy extends beyond science to a rare generosity that continues to shape the way she mentors young researchers.
Indian researcher recalls lifechanging mentorship of late Nobel laureate Ada Yonath
For Dr. Tanaya Bose, who spent seven years in her laboratory, Yonaths legacy extends beyond science to a rare generosity that continues to shape the way she mentors young researchers.
India grows with the world, not at anyone's cost, cites strong economic fundamentals, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister cited the country's 7.8% economic growth in the April-June quarter, foreign-exchange reserves exceeding $700 billion and reforms spanning taxation, insolvency and labour laws as evidence of its resilience
India grows with the world, not at anyone's cost, cites strong economic fundamentals, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister cited the country's 7.8% economic growth in the April-June quarter, foreign-exchange reserves exceeding $700 billion and reforms spanning taxation, insolvency and labour laws as evidence of its resilience
Different shades of puja pandals in Hyderabad
From traditional to an AI-driven pandal itinerary, Durga pandals in Hyderabad weave stories of nostalgia, community spirit and Bengali heritage and culture
Different shades of puja pandals in Hyderabad
From traditional to an AI-driven pandal itinerary, Durga pandals in Hyderabad weave stories of nostalgia, community spirit and Bengali heritage and culture
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Naidu today: Krishna water for Chennai on agenda
Under the 1983 Telugu Ganga agreement 15 TMC is to be delivered annually at the Tamil Nadu border; low storage in Srisailam, Somasila and Kandaleru makes a partial release the likely compromise, sources say
Students allege rise in censorship, disruptive curriculum changes in film schools
Students across film institutes in the country have raised allegations of academic and infrastructural deficiencies, reports of intimidation, and mob violence.
Kochi Corporation to survey public taps to curb water bills
Survey to identify unused and illegally installed public taps. Corporation to take steps to geo-tag and meter those currently in use
Russian drones damage cargo terminal in Ukraines Mykolaiv, official says
Acting Regional Governor Heorhii Reshetilov reported the overnight attacks on Telegram
60% notice cases verified in Delhi; disposal gains pace amid reduced scrutiny, norms
The sudden spike in the rate of notice disposal follows the introduction of new options on the ECINET portal and fresh oral directions from Gyanesh Kumars office to expedite the process and prevent wrongful deletions
Hanging by a thread, pigeon gets a lifeline from Fire and Rescue Services
The pigeons leg had become entangled in a thread beneath the parapet of a bakery building, leaving it suspended in the air with no way to free itself. Fire and rescue officer Mohammad Shafeeq used a harness and rope to descend towards the trapped bird and bring it to safety.
Trump downplays claims that Russia, China are helping Iran, says he does not believe it
U.S. President Trump dismissed the claims in a Truth Social post, as China agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028 following Xi Jinpings September visit
Bryan Cranston remembers his sweet son in emotional tribute for Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte
Bryan Cranston reflects on his bond with Mitte, the actors journey from a teenage newcomer to a disability rights advocate, and their plans to meet shortly before his death.
The baby who became the face of KSRTCs Airavat Club Class buses
Nearly two decades after a simple advertising photograph was taken, a sleeping baby in a stroller continues to travel across Karnataka and other neighboring States on KSRTCs luxury buses. Bengaluru-based commercial photographer Senthil Kumar Muruganandhan recalls how the memorable image came to life
IAS officer booked for assault on police at bar and restaurant in Bengaluru
The IAS officer and three others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police inspector and other police personnel, abusing them, and obstructing them from discharging their duty while inspecting a pub in Bengaluru
Did Saudi Arabia walk into the Houthi trap?
13 held in Manipur for circulating explicit content on social media
Police said they launched an investigation, codenamed 'Operation Dignity ', and arrested 12 people and detained a juvenile
Comparing SIR 2002-04 and 2025-26
Unlike previous SIRs, which had elaborate processes for preparing fresh rolls to ensure that no eligible elector would be taken off the rolls, the current SIR exercise adopts a flawed process that has led to the exclusion of lakhs of eligible voters; a point-by-point comparison is provided
MDMA seized from inmates at Kannur womens prison; case registered
According to police, the banned substance was allegedly brought into the prison illegally and kept for consumption by inmates
Gujarat civic polls: Counting underway in Gandhinagar, other local bodies
BJP has governed the GMC for the last five years. This time, the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are the main contenders in Gandhinagar
Why reading Nobel laureate Anne Carson is, first of all, an intellectual delight
The poet-essayist moves without restraint and often playfully across boundaries of history, geography, and genre
Trumps diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal that President Donald Trump reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import tons of Russian diesel is drawing concern from Congress
Madrasa teacher from Lakshadweep arrested for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl on ship to Kochi
After the girl informed her mother about the incident, they alerted the ships security personnel, who detained the accused
New Delhi , October 13: Despite being detained by the Delhi Police in their attempt to breach the Jantar Mantar site CJP activists have claimed victory and once again raised voice for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. In a post on X, CJP's Saurav Das said, Jantar Mantar has been reclaimed. We have entered Jantar Mantar and now we are being detained. But this is a message to all of us young gen! We can do it! Gyanu, youre done bro! Ashutosh Ranka posted, Fortress Jantar Mantar has been breached. While Abhijeet Dipke posted a picture of Ranka waiving the Tricolour at the site. Delhi Police earlier detained Ranka, Das, and Ajinkya Shinde after they attempted to break the cordon and enter Jantar Mantar after it had been denotified as a protest spot. Cockroaches with the Tiranga sneaked into Jantar Mantar early this morning before they were picked up by Delhi Police. AshutoshRanka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya along with other team members have been detained. You cannot denotify the resistance, @narendramodi, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke posted on X. Ranka in his post said, Hands Off Jantar Mantar. The group had gathered at the protest site in the early hours of the morning. According to reports, security personnel arrived shortly after the protesters began their demonstration and took them into custody, leading to their removal from the venue. Earlier, Dipke posted his opposition to the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Delhi is once again flooded with people standing up to save democracy. If Modi thinks taking away Jantar Mantar will put an end to protests, he is mistaken. Jantar Mantar is not just a location but a spirit of resistance that nobody can ever take away. Today, Modi denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. Tomorrow, he will denotify democracy itself. The dictators problem was never the protest site. It was the very idea of people protesting, he said. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had also criticised the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, accusing the government of restricting democratic protests and targeting the right to dissent. In a post on X, Ramesh alleged that the move reflected the panic within the Prime Minister and Home Minister's leadership, claiming that Jantar Mantar would no longer serve as a place where democracy received a regular boost. It is a definite sign of the extreme panic that has gripped the PM-HM duo that the historic Jantar Mantar will no longer be a place where our democracy is given a daily booster dose, Ramesh wrote. The poisonous pair is embattled, and we have seen in the past few days how brutally they have dealt with peaceful public protests. Democracy no longer matters to them. It is all a matter of Demokursi, he added. According to an official notice, Jantar Mantar on Monday was de-notified as a designated venue for organising protests and demonstrations in Delhi, with the Delhi Police designating three new locations for the purpose. The three new designated protest venues are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had constituted a committee to examine alternative venues for citizens to exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations in place of the existing designated site. Based on the committee's recommendations, Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue, the notice stated. (ANI)
Forest violations in Keralams Chalakudy division come under scrutiny
Greens claim up to 20,000 trees may be cut for installing solar fence in the area. Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee earlier directed Keralam Forest department and VACB to jointly submit their response
Stock markets rebound in early trade led by IT firms, HDFC Bank
Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HDFC Bank and Trent were also among the winners. NTPC, Power Grid, Maruti and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards
Rupee jumps 82 paise to 94.96 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said measures including a dedicated dollar window for oil marketing companies through designated banks and higher costs for certain foreign exchange hedging transactions, are expected to reduce dollar demand
Delhi Police registers two FIRs over Opposition protest
According to police, no permission had been granted for the march to the Supreme Court and several opposition leaders were allegedly seen breaking police barricades with the help of a mini-truck during the protest on Monday.
Passenger train derails in central Pakistan, killing at least 4 people and injuring 30
Officials in Pakistan say a passenger train has derailed, killing four people and injuring 30 others
DK Shivakumar's Sting Operation Claim Triggers Political Showdown in Karnataka
Union Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday questioned the Karnataka government's failure to order an investigation into the alleged sting operation
France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
The mobilisation, backed by unions and the far-left Opposition France Unbowed party, was to include a march through Paris starting at 1200 GMT, along with marches in other cities
BJP Claims 25 MLAs Ready To Join, Take Them Now, Mocks DK Shivakumar
DK Shivakumar also took potshots at the BJP and JDS over cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.
IMF slightly raises forecast for 2026 global growth to 3.1%, citing 'resilience' to shocks
In its World Economic Outlook report, the Fund left its forecast for 2027 global growth unchanged at 3.4%
BJP Claims 25 MLAs Ready To Join, Take Them Now, Mocks DK Shivakumar - NDTV
Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidates
If you want to stop Ohio from being plundered, ransacked and destroyed like Minnesota is being destroyed, we're going to stop it, says U.S. President Donald Trump
Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions
There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens
Emergency help was delayed after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
The initial 911 call came in at 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 30, just over an hour after the attempted lethal injection got underway. But the caller was unable to provide a code that would help verify the legitimacy of the request.
Umtyngar set to become tourist taxi transit spot
Shillong, Oct 12: The Meghalaya government plans to develop Umtyngar as a dedicated transit point for tourists and has brought tourism and transport stakeholders together to address concerns over the share of business going to local taxi operators. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar [] The post Umtyngar set to become tourist taxi transit spot first appeared on Highland Post .
Students petition for VC to rescue NEHU from doldrums
Shillong, Oct 12: Students unions have asked Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar for help in securing a dynamic Vice-Chancellor for North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the one-premier varsity that has fallen on hard times in recent years. Ranked 15th in 2016, in ten years NEHU has fallen to somewhere in the 151-200 band. The university comes under [] The post Students petition for VC to rescue NEHU from doldrums first appeared on Highland Post .
Deficit teachers to go on 3-day mass casual leave from today
Shillong, Oct 12: Deficit school teachers and employees under the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association and the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers Association will go on a three-day mass casual leave from October 13 to 15, citing govt failure to fulfil pending demands. The associations said no satisfactory reply was received to their September [] The post Deficit teachers to go on 3-day mass casual leave from today first appeared on Highland Post .
KSU questions silence on CBI office temple
Shillong, Oct 12: The Shillong Mihngi circle of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) has questioned the lack of clarity from the state government on the construction of a place of worship within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office at Mawdiangdiang. In a letter to the Director of Urban Affairs, the union [] The post KSU questions silence on CBI office temple first appeared on Highland Post .
Butchers reminded on colour-coded tools
Shillong, Oct 12: The Meghalaya Food Safety Commissionerate has again directed meat and fish sellers across the state to use separate colour-coded chopping boards and knives for different types of meat to prevent cross-contamination. The directive was originally issued by Commissioner of Food Safety Dr Joram Beda in July. Under the new system chopping boards [] The post Butchers reminded on colour-coded tools first appeared on Highland Post .
From bedtime tales to novelist at 15: Tiana
Shillong, Oct 12: Some kids keep diaries. Tiana Dora Nongkhlaw builds worlds. In 2021, at just 10, she became Meghalayas youngest published author with Lost Angel and other stories a book born from bedtime stories she made up for her little brother and greeting cards she had been writing since she was three. Five [] The post From bedtime tales to novelist at 15: Tianas 3-year journey to Drifting Under first appeared on Highland Post .
