Dasara 2026: The grandeur of Karnatakas Naada Habba
A collection of stories on the celebration of Navaratri and Dasara from Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga and other districts of Karnataka.
Eyewitness captures moment of blast over Kyiv during Russian strike
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House
India-EU FTA will further broaden economic engagement between India and Poland: PM Modi
Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk is on a three-day visit to India
Watch: India rejects UN report describing Dawood Ibrahims D-Company as India-based
Magistrate court points out there is no specific evidence currently to show the accused is facing safety threats at the facility
Delhi Police's IFSO to probe viral video of Tripura youth subjected to racial abuse
Police personnel have also visited the residence of the content creator, identified as Amir Shokeen, but a senior police officer said he was found absconding
Singer Krishnaraj, known for his collaboration with Deva, passes away at 75
Krishnaraj is the voice behind several Deva hits in the 90s and 2000s, like Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu, Vellarikka, Meesakkaara Nanbaa (the sad version), Kathadikkuthu Kathadikkuthu, and Gopala Gopala, among others.
Action plan to modernise Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Kumbabhishekam fish landing point
Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad asks Maritime Board and Fisheries officials to prepare the plan
Action plan to modernise Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Kumbabhishekam fish landing point
Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad asks Maritime Board and Fisheries officials to prepare the plan
Suspecting Affair, Bihar Man Kills Wife, Dumps Body In Bengaluru Drain
Bengaluru police arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and dumping her body in a stormwater drain.
Fire guts Bhagwah market in J&Ks Doda, losses estimated at 23 crore
Fire guts Bhagwah market in J&Ks Doda, losses estimated at 23 crore
Udhayanidhi says election petition against him was filed in Madras High Court after 45-day mark
Justice G. Arul Murugan winds up hearing oral arguments on applications filed by the Leader of the Opposition to reject the election petition and strike off the pleadings
Police apprehend prisoner who escaped from Puzhal jail; another still at large
The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours
Butterfly migration: Blue tigers head towards Western Ghats with the onset of North-East monsoon
Millions of blue tiger and dark blue tiger butterflies are making their way towards the Western Ghats in an annual migratory ritual that signals a new chapter in their lives
What are the powers and functions of Special Executive Magistrates? | Explained
State governments appoint SEMs for specific areas or purposes and give them the powers exercised by the Executive Magistrates under the BNSS, 2023
Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz
Irans state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026) after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Quiet Reckoning: Queer voices find expression in a new documentary
What does it mean to tell your story in your own voice? Catch the screening of Quiet Reckoning, a documentary that brings the lives and experiences of people from the LGBTQ+ community to the forefront
While the issue of notification will be on October 26, the ECI said that the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be on November 5
Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal bags second successive gold in women's compound
Sheetal now has three medals from the ongoing Games, having also won the women's doubles silver with quadruple amputee Payal Nag of Odisha
ESA row triggers political showdown in Keralams central Travancore
CPI(M) and Congress trade charges over Keralam governments handling of the issue. Pathanamthitta emerges as focal point of controversy, with CPI(M) calling a hartal in seven villages on October 24
Karnataka government to outsource regulatory functions in three departments
These include Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health in the Labour Department, Food Safety and Drug Administration in the Health and Family Welfare Department, and Legal Metrology in the Food and Civil Supplies Department
Tadoba tiger reserve introduces sensor-based system to manage wildlife waterholes
Describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative in wildlife waterhole management, TATR Field Director Dr. Prabhu Nath Shukla said the device automatically starts and stops pumps based on water levels
Mother, son electrocuted near Moodbidri
The police said the woman died while trying to rescue the son who got electrocuted when he went to dry clothes on a rope in the backyard of the house that had come in contact with a live wire
Rajasthan panchayat polls: Jaipur leads with 14.70% polling till 10 a.m. in first phase
Ajmer recorded a polling percentage of 13.63, followed by Alwar at 13.55% and Kota at 13.39% till 10 a.m.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 trailer: An epic battle against Sauron on cards
Jamie Campbell Bower and Simon Pegg have joined the cast for the third season of The Rings of Power
Gulmohar BAG art exhibition in Belagavi from October 25-29
The event will be held in Kalamaharshi K.B. Kulkarni Art Gallery, Varerkar Natya Sangh, Near Herwadkar School in Tilakwadi
India has huge scope to expand processed food exports to U.K. after trade pact: TPCI
India and the U.K. on July 15 implemented a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to boost trade and investment ties
Retail portion of Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed
On October 21, 2026, the opening day of the IPO, Jio Platforms Ltd's 30,213-crore initial public offering was fully subscribed within 100 minutes,
Swati Patil from Belagavi wins gold in wrestling at Mysuru Dasara sports
She was the runner-up for the prestigious Mysuru Dasara Kishori title
YSRCP leaders placed under house arrest in Kadapa district on first day of ZPTC, MPTC nominations
A YSRCP candidates motorcycle is allegedly set on fire in Thottambedu mandal of Tirupati district
Leopard linked to mans death, cattle kills caught near Hasanur
The leopard would be examined by a veterinarian before being released into a dense forest area, as directed by senior officials
Watch: Manoj Bajpayee reacts to attack on Tiger Shroff, says industry is a soft target
Rahul Gandhi questions timing of Epstein-Puri photo release amid rubios Mumbai visit
In Big Test For Vijay, CJP Announces SIR Protest Despite Chennai Cops' Denial
The CJP's anti-SIR protest, dubbed Chennai's Jantar Mantar 2.0, is scheduled to begin at 4 pm this evening near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore and continue until 4 pm tomorrow.
Champions League: Man Utd humiliated by Como, Arsenal denies Bayern
Real Madrid thumped RB Leipzig 4-1 and there were also notable victories for Inter Milan, Aston Villa and Real Betis
In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu
Eisenkot, the military chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, has vowed to unite Israelis after the divisive tenure of Netanyahu, who has moved the country sharply to the right
Four devotees en route to Kanaka Durga temple killed while crossing highway in Kakinada district
They were crossing the road for tea after their bus to Vijayawada stopped for repairs
SAVance sets up luxury watch servicing facility in Belagavi
The companys work includes diagnosing mechanical problems, repairing watch movements, calibrating mechanisms, replacing components, polishing cases and bracelets, and conducting performance testing and quality control
Bihar native arrested for attempting to derail train in Keralam
Surveillance camera footage from Shoranur railway station, the railway yard and nearby areas helped investigators identify the suspect as Shuklal Marari, 24
TV reporter and bystander rescue driver moments before car sinks in Australian floodwaters
Four devotees en route to Kanaka Durga temple killed while crossing highway in Kakinada district
They were crossing the road for tea after their bus to Vijayawada stopped for repairs
Keralam: Landslide derails locomotive, disrupting train services, work on to clear tracks
Indonesian students clash with police over toxic haze and wildfire crisis
Case against MSF, SFI students in Keralam for trampling on PM Modis photograph
Incident allegedly happened during finale of a college union election campaign in Palakkad
India rejects UN rapporteur's 'India-based' label for Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company
Raghoo Puri said this presents member states with a fait accompli, an unfortunate situation for an organisation already facing challenges to its legitimacy
The SCOs credibility depends on consistent action against terror | The Hindu Editorial
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting to reiterate Indias long-standing position that terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, remains the biggest obstacle to regional peace, connectivity and development. Arguing against a selective approach to terrorism, Singh called on SCO member states to dismantle terror ecosystems through stronger cooperation, intelligence sharing, action against terror financing and the denial of safe havens. The remarks come amid Indias continuing effort to place counterterrorism at the centre of regional security discussions within the SCO.
YSR Congress Accuses NDA Of Obstructing Nominations In Andhra Elections
The ruling TDP-led NDA has, however, rejected YSRCP's allegations, accusing the opposition of using litigation and violence to disrupt the electoral process.
Northeast Indian grocery stores bring a taste of home to Chennai
From Velachery to Choolaimedu, a growing number of Northeast Indian grocery stores are helping the citys migrant community stay connected to home, stocking ingredients such as mustard leaves and fermented bamboo shoots, while introducing locals to the regions diverse food cultures
Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026: Six plays on identity and belonging
The upcoming festival brings six productions by theatre groups making their Bengaluru debut, exploring belonging through stories of migration, memory, caste, gender and climate change, shaped by diverse languages and lived experiences
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka summoned by Delhi Police Crime Branch after release from jail
A probe into trespass and disobedience of a government order transferred from local police stations to the Crime Branch
33rd edition of SIMBEX-2026 commences in Visakhapatnam
The SingaporeIndia Maritime Bilateral Exercise will be conducted in two phases till October 26
Watch: Rubio visits Reliance refinery amid push for India-U.S. energy cooperation
FIR over AI-generated video depicting bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
The police team monitoring social media found the post on October 20, according to the FIR
Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal, Toman clinch compound mixed team gold
The top-seeded Indians, who set a new world record in the qualification round, consistently hit the target to build and maintain their lead throughout the clash
Rupee falls 12 paise to 94.50 against U.S. dollar in early trade
According to forex analysts, the rupee began trading on a flat-to-lower trajectory due to sluggish domestic equities and surging crude oil prices
UDF MPs in Keralam clash over Vistadome coach credit for Madurai-Guruvayur Express
Controversy erupted when N.K. Premachandran and Kodikunnil Suresh took to social media to claim that they had been instrumental in bringing the specialised tourist-friendly railway coach to Kerala, triggering an open tug-of-war between the leaders
Keralam on high alert as rain intensifies; IMD sounds orange alert for four districts on October 22
The eastern ghat regions, southern Keralam and parts of Central Travancore received heavy overnight rain, disrupting normal life and causing waterlogging in several areas
In Bihar, 1.03 crore pensioners verification completed; Madhubani leads beneficiary verification
Patna ranks first in total number of pensioners. Remaining beneficiaries urged to complete their life verification at the earliest
VB-G RAM G: Restrictions lifted; workers to get work in all 38 districts of Bihar
Earlier, considering the agricultural season and also to ensure that agricultural activities were not disrupted, construction work had been suspended during the designated work-break period from October 22 to December 10, 2026.
What does eMudhras web security key leak mean for internet users? | Explained
The exposure of eMudhras private keys could allow for man-in-the-middle attacks if left unpatched on all devices
The districts covered by the yellow alert are Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and Sri Sathya Sai
No injuries reported. Train traffic along Thiruvananthapuram and Nagercoil route disrupted
Anthropic PB admits to having an Indian subsidiary, contradicts earlier stand in court
This violates corporate ethics, says Belagavi-based company who has filed the complaint
In Puducherry, Catamaran Brewing Cos Oktoberfest 2026 offers beer Olympics and white stout
Puducherrys Catamaran Brewing Companys sixth Oktoberfest is here with a beer olympics, featuring German-style mrzen and weizenbock, a coffee-inspired White Stout, non-alcoholic IPA Dot and beer pong. Strap in. We are going for a ride
Virtual Eyes Sonic technology approved for India tour
The approval follows an extensive programme of testing, validation and independent assessment conducted in consultation with the ICC and supported by the BCCI
100-Year-Old Delhi Mosque Gets Eviction Notice, Water, Power Cut In Nearby Homes
According to the officials, the mosque management received an eviction notice around October 19 and was given six days to vacate the premises.
Business rights can't disregard sanctity of pilgrimage site: Gujarat government to HC on non-veg ban
Six restaurant owners have challenged the blanket ban imposed by the Gujarat Government two months ago on the sale of non-vegetarian food within a 500-metre periphery of the temple
Rule 8 of the RER, 1960, prescribes Form-4 issued by the Electoral Registration Officers to collect details of the electors in all kinds of revisions of the electoral rolls, be it Special Summary Revision or Special Intensive Revision
The oral pronouncement in open court on October 21 had specifically dictated the time of stay as a week or seven days
Schools closed in five Tamil Nadu districts after overnight rain
Mamallapuram recorded the highest rainfall at 9 cm, followed by Tenkasi and Sattankulam in Thoothukudi district, which received 6 cm each. Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur recorded 5 cm each
Why is Qualcomm cutting jobs? | Explained
According to CEO Cristiano Amon, the decision stems from the companys evolving needs as it expands into new domains
SMB bans vending at GS Road, Motphran,
Shillong, Oct 21: The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) has banned all street vending along GS Road, Motphran and ewmawlong, declaring the stretch a No Vending Zone with immediate effect, even as hawkers termed the order illegal and demanded its withdrawal. In a notice dated October 16, the Chairperson of the Town Vending Committee and CEO, [] The post SMB bans vending at GS Road, Motphran, ewmawlong; hawkers call notice illegal first appeared on Highland Post .
JAC accuses Govt of scheming to divide
Shillong, Oct 21: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the Shillong Ropeway project has alleged that the Tourism Departments invitation for a meeting today to discuss the subject is an attempt to divide and conquer. Speaking to reporters at a press conference today, H Bansiewdor Nonglang, chairman of Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) and member of the [] The post JAC accuses Govt of scheming to divide & conquer first appeared on Highland Post .
Meghalaya experiences unseasonably warm weather for late October
Shillong, Oct 21: Although this is the time of year that the people of the hilly parts of Meghalaya start to don their sweaters and jackets, October is proving to be warmer than usual, at least during daylight hours, with temperatures reaching highs not usually seen. Shillong recorded a high temperature of 25.5C today, which [] The post Meghalaya experiences unseasonably warm weather for late October first appeared on Highland Post .
Asian Para Games 2026: Suvarna Raj clinches womens F54 discus gold
The 44-year-old from Greater Noida delivered a consistent performance, recording four throws beyond the 15-metre mark in her six attempts
From Delhi to Paris: Gen Z is angry
India has been gripped by weeks of protests against the established order, first against the Education Minister and now the Chief Election Commissioner. While centred in New Delhi, there have been smaller protests in other cities across the country. Although not exclusively a young people thing, these agitations have been led in the main by [] The post From Delhi to Paris: Gen Z is angry first appeared on Highland Post .
Oil rises as U.S. orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions
Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 a barrel at 00:34 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 97 cents, or 1%, to $98.12
Missiles strike Ukraine's capital after U.S. envoy visits Russia
Mr. Witkoff praised Mr. Putin as a humanitarian for freeing U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, but the Kremlin warned after the meeting in Saint Petersburg that while Moscow was in principle willing to restart talks there was little substance in Ukrainian and European peace proposals the U.S. diplomat had delivered
Current El Nino event could be unprecedented in strength: WMO
It stated that sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific may rise to 3.8 degrees Celsius above average during November 2026 to January 2027
'Much, much bigger leaders than me': Dipke hails Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka after release
Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Jamia forms committee to draft students' union constitution amid ongoing protest
According to a separate notification issued by the Chief Proctor's office on Wednesday, disciplinary action initiated against protesting students between October 12 at 5:30 p.m. and October 21 will be reviewed
Suma Shirur unveils Axis Bank Lakshya Shooting Club HPC
On-song India look to beat travel fatigue in T20 series-opener against New Zealand
Most recent T20 clash on New Zealand soil was in 2022 in Napier, where the rain-interrupted match ended in a tie via the Duckworth-Lewis method
Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises
Deteriorating law and order, farmers grievances, unemployment, corruption, poor healthcare services and drug abuse are among other issues. The Congress leaders cornered the BJP on the governments completion of two years of its third term in Haryana
Surrendered Maoist found dead in rehabilitation facility: Police
Around 7 a.m., fellow surrendered Maoists in the facility informed the police that Baddu was found dead in one of the bathrooms, said Bijapur SP
103 protected birds, turtles rescued from Moti Nagar pet shop
Legal action is under way. The animals are under veterinary care and will be released into the wild once cleared, Mr. Sirsa said in a post on X, thanking Delhi Police and people who spoke up about it
