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Political intentions behind ED case against Pinarayi Vijayan: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with clear political motives

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 10:01 pm

Heavy rainfall in Dindigul and Theni

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:57 pm

Audi introduces all new Q3 at 51.99 lakh

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:56 pm

India, Europe must build a technology superhighway for mobility: NASSCOM

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and AI-enabled, competitiveness will depend on how well we integrate capabilities across software, electronics, semiconductors, batteries, cybersecurity and validation

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:55 pm

Watch: SIR row: Triranga rally underway; police detain CJPs Dipke, Neha Bora |Above the Fold| Oct 16, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained ahead of the CJPs planned Tricolour March, as protesters in Chennai raise concerns about voting rights and restrictions on dissent.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:53 pm

Complete Sivakasi-Thiruthangal flyover without delay, Minister tells officials

Minister for Industries Keerthana holds review meeting and the visits the project site, along with top officials of Virudhunagar district to check the progress of work

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched a major offensive against government forces on September 23

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:41 pm

ADB, Japan to finance AM Green Ammonias project

The project will convert a former ammonia and urea plant from natural gas fuelled production to renewable-powered green ammonia, with capacity to produce about 1.1 million tonnes per year

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:22 pm

Watch: Is India being singled out over its handling of protests? | Worldview

India faces international criticism over its handling of protests, with the UN and human rights groups raising concerns over detentions and restrictions on peaceful demonstrations. New Delhi calls it interference in its internal affairs. In this episode of Worldview, we examine the global response and ask whether India is facing double standards or democratic accountability.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

Kumaraswamy damaging stature of office he holds, says Priyank Kharge

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Kharge said Mr. Kumaraswamy had little work in Delhi and was unable to find leadership opportunities in Karnataka.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security barricades and gates, he says

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:20 pm

YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security barricades and gates, he says

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:20 pm

Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:17 pm

Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:17 pm

Coronavirus led to broken marriages, says Madras High Court judge

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh calls for data related to the matrimonial disputes that had arisen between 2020 and 2022 to find out an out of the box solution to resolve them

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Protesters gather in Mumbai for CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga ; demand CEC resignation, release of detained activists

Amol Asulkar, coordinator of Citizens for Justice and Peace, says the demonstration was organised in solidarity with the protesters in New Delhi.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Protesters gather in Mumbai for CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga ; demand CEC resignation, release of detained activists

Amol Asulkar, coordinator of Citizens for Justice and Peace, says the demonstration was organised in solidarity with the protesters in New Delhi.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Tamil research centre to be launched in Mylapore on October 20

The centre would have four divisions focusing on Tamil intellectual traditions, research, and outreach, an academic e-journal, and a library of rare books and documents

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

AGRICON 2026 highlights new opportunities in agricultural entrepreneurship and technology

Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

AGRICON 2026 highlights new opportunities in agricultural entrepreneurship and technology

Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

TMB inaugurates new branch in Kadambur

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

TMB inaugurates new branch in Kadambur

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Kerala HC disposes of petition seeking Vigilance inquiry into appointment of bodybuilders to police force

Petitioner K.M. Shajahan alleges irregularities in the appointments during the previous governments term; government is re-examining the Cabinet decision to appoint the two bodybuilders, court told

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Kerala HC disposes of petition seeking Vigilance inquiry into appointment of bodybuilders to police force

Petitioner K.M. Shajahan alleges irregularities in the appointments during the previous governments term; government is re-examining the Cabinet decision to appoint the two bodybuilders, court told

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Jolly trip turns tragic as five women drown in Gollapalli Reservoir in A.P.s Penukonda

The victims, residents of Dargah Peta in Penukonda town, belonged to three families

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Jolly trip turns tragic as five women drown in Gollapalli Reservoir in A.P.s Penukonda

The victims, residents of Dargah Peta in Penukonda town, belonged to three families

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Delhi police detain Neha Bora at Mandi House

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 9:02 pm

C-CAMP gets 500-crore funding commitment under Centres RDI Fund

C-CAMP will collaborate with its private partners and investors to build a total consortium funding of 1000 Cr+ to support deep tech life sciences startups that can create impact in India and beyond.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

CPI(M) to launch agitation over ESA areas in Kannur

Protests will be held continuously after October 25, focussing on Kottiyoor, Cheruvanchery and Aralam regions

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

Keralam govt. to consider special rehabilitation package for P&T flats residents

Residents have sought title deeds, having been allowed occupancy on the Greater Cochin Development Authority land; technical committee found that the contractor had failed to complete the construction work as per the contract, says Minister

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:54 pm

Monsoon rainfall brings marginal inflow to reservoirs in Chennai

RMC says fairly widespread showers will continue till October 22; many coastal and interior districts, including Chennai, Cuddalore, and Namakkal, likely to receive heavy rain

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:50 pm

South Indian Bank records highest-ever quarterly net profit of 426.13 crore

The bank recorded its highest-ever net interest income of 1,116 crore with a growth of 37.95% on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:49 pm

Iron Mirage and Avener impress

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:47 pm

Speaker assures decision on disqualification petitions against four former AIADMK MLAs within two months

J.C.D. Prabhakar welcomes the Madras High Courts recent judgment upholding his decision of accepting the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs who later joined the ruling TVK

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:46 pm

Bulgarian Prime Minister says two commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zone

One of the ships, the Alfa Watan, which flew the flag of Togo, suffered critical structural damage and sank on the spot. There was no immediate information about the fate of the crew, says Prime Minister

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:40 pm

Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 96.43 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.29 and traded in the range of 96.29-96.45 before eventually settling at 96.43 (provisional), down 8 paise from its previous close.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:36 pm

Isolated heavy rain likely in parts of A.P. amid 79% deficit in October

Andhra Pradesh recorded only 18.1 mm rain against a normal of 86.8 mm between October 1 and 16, says IMD

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm

Police bust mule bank network linked to 54 cybercrime cases worth 10 crore, four arrested; Chinese national under scanner

Police identified 20 mule bank accounts and links to 54 cybercrime cases across India; Chinese national allegedly earned 4% commission for routing stolen funds

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm

Faeces in govt. school water tank: HC asks State to file status report on probe

A similar incident was reported at the Government Higher Secondary School at Thangamapatti in Dindigul district in August, the PIL petitioner said

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:23 pm

Vice-President calls for concerted efforts to preserve Indias cultural heritage

Highlighting Keralams tradition of interfaith participation in festivals, he said that people celebrated occasions such as Ramadan, Christmas, and Onam irrespective of their religious affiliations.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:20 pm

Four, including 2 juveniles, held for stealing cash from ATM in Arumbakkam

They pasted a black sticker over the cash dispensing slot, preventing cash from coming out. After customers left, the suspects would collect the trapped cash

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm

Four, including 2 juveniles, held for stealing cash from ATM in Arumbakkam

They pasted a black sticker over the cash dispensing slot, preventing cash from coming out. After customers left, the suspects would collect the trapped cash

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm