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Karnataka Chief Minister leaves for Delhi ahead of GST Council meeting

Sources said the visit could also provide an opportunity for Mr. Shivakumar to meet senior Congress leaders and discuss pending issues

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 4:19 am

NDA wins 34 of 42 Silchar Municipal Corporation seats

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the outcome reflects the importance people attach to development, peace, connectivity, empowerment and better governance

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 3:18 am

About 76% voter turnout in Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Election officials said the figure is expected to increase as voters who entered polling stations before 5 p.m. were allowed to exercise their franchise

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 3:02 am

Let there be light: on the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine

The Nobel Laureates for Medicine illuminated how the brain works

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 1:33 am

Why charging for UPI changes the math

If 100 collected in MDR causes more than 100 of economic value to disappear elsewhere, the payment system ends up better funded and the country poorer

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 1:17 am

Indian research can shape the world

National laboratories need to be liberated from insularity; the bulk of our national labs are currently poorly accessible to researchers, students and companies outside their walls

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:59 am

Four persons held for murder in Tiruttani

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:45 am

Twenty-five years of leadership, an India transformed

Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in leadership reflect Indias transformation and its rising national ambitions

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:36 am

The China-U.S. rapprochement

There is no G-2 yet in U.S.-China relations Washington and Beijing may manage their tensions, but their strategic competition remains entrenched

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:33 am

Break the chain: On leprosy in India

India must focus on cutting transmission of leprosy

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:30 am

Incomplete civic works hit monsoon readiness in some areas across Chennai

Deputy Mayor says alternative monsoon preparedness measures have been proposed in many areas, such as Besant Road, Ganesapuram, Perungudi, and Sholinganallur. Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran says all culverts across 44 canals have been desilted, and end-to-end desilting has been completed in major waterways such as the Kodungaiyur, Padikuppam, and Trust Puram canals

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:22 am

CM Samrat Choudhary directs officials to submit detailed report on flood damage in Bihar

He instructed that the Disaster Management Department must obtain assessments of flood damage and rehabilitation costs from all relevant departments and submit a report at the earliest.

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:18 am

RPF, Nemili police seize 16 kg of ganja in separate cases; four persons held

The drug peddlers were allegedly selling small quantities of ganja at public places in surrounding villages near Nemili and Arakkonam towns

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:16 am

Burglars decamp with 30 sovereigns of gold, 5 lakh in Ranipet

The rear door of the house was also damaged

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:14 am

T.N. records highest Southwest monsoon temperatures in the last nine years

An analysis by the Regional Meteorological Centre found that the State registered a mean temperature of 29.45C between June and September this year, which is nearly 1.21C above the 2018-25 average

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:13 am

Shree Cement plans 6,700 crore investments in A.P.: Minister

The company plans to expand its operations in Andhra Pradesh, with proposed investments in Kadapa, Palnadu and Anakapalli districts, it is expected to create employment and livelihood opportunities for around 3,000 people, says Industries and Commerce Minister

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:53 pm

Need proof to act against cops over extortion allegation: CM

Shillong, Oct 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday reacted to KSUs allegation that police personnel were collecting money from trucks along Shillong By-Pass at Mawkhanu and Thangsalai, saying the government will not allow illegal activities but action needs proof. Authorities need to work on specific proofs, the government cannot act on allegations alone, [] The post Need proof to act against cops over extortion allegation: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 6 Oct 2026 11:26 pm

Seng Samla Malki issues warning after midnight ruckus

Shillong, Oct 6: The Seng Samla Malki Pyllun on Tuesday warned those indulging in activities causing disturbance in the locality after residents complained that some youths created ruckus in an inebriated condition near Shillong Law College. Residents had captured video of people standing on the road near the college at around 12:30 am on March [] The post Seng Samla Malki issues warning after midnight ruckus first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 6 Oct 2026 11:20 pm

What Dickens understood about revolution and modern politics has forgotten

The collapse of an unjust order does not guarantee that what follows will be more just. Grievance can become vengeance; the crowd that rises against arbitrary power can itself begin to exercise power arbitrarily

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:18 pm

ASHA workers seek 15,000 monthly remuneration

Accredited Social Health Activists affiliated to the All India United Trade Union Centre staged a protest in front of the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers office in Karwar on Tuesday as part of a State-wide protest week, demanding a minimum monthly remuneration of 15,000 and timely payment of incentives and honorarium

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes State of Uttarakhand in India, EMSC says

Earthquake tremors were also felt in New Delhi

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Karnataka to have dedicated single-window interface to promote international tech partnerships

Karnataka focused on building sustained relationships rather than pursuing individual investment transactions, says Priyank Kharge

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

In 25 years, has Modi made lasting changes?

The question is whether the changes will outlast him and whether he leaves behind a philosophy that will guide the future

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

SP decides not a field a third candidate for the Rajya Sabha election

The focus is on the Assembly election, Akhilesh Yadav says, with the party preparing to contest all the Assembly seats

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:53 pm

Ganga Water Treaty is flawed, needs to be updated: Bangladesh river expert

The Ganga Water Treaty is three decades old and flawed as it does not include a guarantee clause. It also does not have ecological flow and environmental flow considerations, Manjur A. Chowdhury, chairman of Bangladesh River Conservation Commission told The Hindu

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:49 pm

ECI says Opposition MPs Parliament Annexe meet demand could not be accepted

Poll panel says protocol requires meetings with politicaldelegations to be held at its premises; offers to receive memorandum through senior-most officer on duty

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:47 pm

DGP calls for peaceful, transparent, impartial conduct of local body polls

Reviewing a preparedness meeting, Harish Kumar Gupta says officials should complete preparations in advance as the election process would be completed within a short period after notification

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:42 pm

The protest that wouldnt end: Inside Rahul Gandhis daylong siege of Akashvani Bhawan

After police appeared to have broken up the Oppositions march against the Election Commission of India, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi improvised by turning the All India Radio campus in the national capital into the unlikely centre of an all-day sit-in that lasted well past sunset

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:26 pm

Analysis: Why NASA wants to build nuclear reactor on the moon

The Artemis Accords, to which the U.S. and its allies vis-a-vis the moon are signatories, envisage temporary safety zones to prevent harmful interference

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:25 pm

Cabinet approves five commissionerates for Bengaluru; former officers express concern

Former senior police officers have questioned whether a civic structure can be directly replicated in policing, arguing that crime, law and order, traffic management and emergency mobilisation do not necessarily follow municipal boundaries

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:15 pm

Worker electrocuted to death in Theni

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:13 pm

Watch: Tamil Nadu bypolls wrap up with high turnout and minor booth glitches

Tamil Nadu concluded crucial assembly bypolls for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies on October 6, 2026, following the resignations of sitting AIADMK legislators K. Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama to join the ruling TVK party.

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:10 pm

No one size fits all, says Environment Minister at Pre-COP31 climate summit meetings

Local studies and assessments, Bhupender Yadav says, are key to identifying emerging challenges, mitigation and adaptation measures, and the resources needed

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:10 pm

No one size fits all, says Environment Minister at Pre-COP31 climate summit meetings

Local studies and assessments, Bhupender Yadav says, are key to identifying emerging challenges, mitigation and adaptation measures, and the resources needed

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:10 pm

Delayed stormwater drain work at busy Tirunelveli Junction causing hardship to people

Corporation Commissioner says as several utility lines passed through the busy Tirunelveli Junction, the contractor has been asked to take utmost care while executing the work

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:06 pm

Delayed stormwater drain work at busy Tirunelveli Junction causing hardship to people

Corporation Commissioner says as several utility lines passed through the busy Tirunelveli Junction, the contractor has been asked to take utmost care while executing the work

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:06 pm

MCC worker attacked while flex banners

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:04 pm

Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Groundbreaking Neutrino Research

Stockholm, October 6: Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical sources. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday, recognising Halzen for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino [] The post Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for Groundbreaking Neutrino Research appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 6 Oct 2026 9:53 pm

Anti-ragging guidelines drawn up, State informs Kerala HC

The Division Bench of Chief Justice had previously directed the State to issue guidelines based on the draft Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, until it was enacted

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

Union Cabinet congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of continuous leadership

The Cabinet resolution listed initiatives aimed at empowering women, encouraging startups, expanding opportunities for youth, supporting farmers and vulnerable tribal communities, also noting that over 25 crore people had been lifted out of poverty

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:44 pm

Watch: Gyanesh Kumar row: Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc MPs detained after march to ECI | Above the Fold | Oct 6, 2026

CEC Row: Rahul Gandhi, other Opposition leaders detained from Akashvani Bhawan sit-in

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:30 pm

Supplyco granted permission to resume agreements with rice mills, says Keralam Minister

The decision was taken considering the necessityto commencerice procurement for this years Kharif season on time

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:26 pm

Rahul, Priyanka among 260 detained during INDIA bloc march to ECI in Delhi

10 MPs among those detained after protesters breach police barricades; Gandhi siblings later removed from Akashvani Bhawan sit-in

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:26 pm

Step up pace of Amaravati construction works, Andhra CM Naidu asks contracting agencies

Increase the monthly execution value to 2,000 crore through better planning and coordination, says the Chief Minister

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

Kurnool to clean up legacy waste with ISWM, Waste-to-Energy plants

Inspecting the Gargeyapuram dumpyard, Swachh Andhra Corporation Chairman directed officials to complete the Integrated Solid Waste Management plant by the end of this month and ensure processing operations commence next month

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:24 pm

Rahul, Priyanka among around 250 detained after 8-hour sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the around 250 people detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday night following an over eight-hour sit-in protest inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises, after they were stopped from marching towards the Election Commissions office here. Around 50 MPs were among detainees, according to police sources. The detainees were being taken to New Police Lines at Kingsway Camp. Police forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress MPs and leaders including K C Venugopal, Pawan Khera, K Suresh, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Imran Pratapgarhi, as the Akashvani

The Sen Times 6 Oct 2026 9:23 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pitches indigenous aero-engine capability for AMCA

Witnessing delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput Division, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:22 pm

Bacteria in cocktail: Food Safety dept. files case against outlet in Keralams Kannur

The action followed an analysis done at the Regional Analytical Laboratory at Malaparamba, Kozhikode.

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

New additions likely in CPI(M) Kozhikode district committee

A couple of area secretaries could be included in the district committee

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

ASPF files FIR over cattle smuggling, assault on members

Shillong, Oct 6: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF), Kharkutta Regional Unit has filed an FIR at Kharkutta Police Station alleging illegal cattle smuggling and assault on its members at Chigrang village. In its complaint, ASPF said its team was returning after collecting Jal Jeevan Mission complaint letters from Adokgre on Tuesday when at around [] The post ASPF files FIR over cattle smuggling, assault on members first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 6 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

OpenAI to watermark ChatGPT text in EU under AI Act rules

OpenAI, a signatory to the EUs AI-content code alongside Google, Anthropic, Meta, Microsoft and Mistral, will watermark ChatGPT text in the EU; tests show the watermark can weaken sharply after editing

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:06 pm

Thattanchavady Assembly constituency records 80. 81% voting in the byelection

It was around 6.29% less than the figure for the Assembly election held in April to constitute the 16thAssembly. As against 79. 97% of the men who turned up to vote, 81. 55% of the women voters exercised their franchise. In addition, 109 electors voted through postal ballot

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 9:00 pm

Officials launch probe into espionage ring linked to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives

According to Intelligence officials probing the case, suspects leaked sensitive data, prejudicial to the national security

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

Keralam Public Works Minister welcomes probe against Gyanesh, says KSTP episode should serve as warning

P.K. Basheer says the controversy should not be viewed merely as a matter of the past, but as a warning for the State as it undertakes major infrastructure projects worth crores of rupees

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

Andhra CM Naidu invited for Amin Peer Dargahs Urs festivities in Kadapa

The dargah plans to organise the festivities from October 24 to 29

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 8:53 pm

Retired teacher killed in bus accident in Idukki

Vijimol and her son, Anuroop, were on their way to home from Piravom on a two-wheeler when a private bus named Gurudevan lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and struck their vehicle

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 8:52 pm