Delhi to see cooler day; heavy rain likely in Uttarakhand, southern states
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Kerala and Mahe, south interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today.
Tamil Nadu Home Secretary, TNEB Chairman transferred
Tamil Nadu Home Secretary K. Manivasan has been replaced by A. Karthik, Chairman and Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO).
Tamil Nadu reshuffle: Rajesh Lakhoni to head TNEB, A Karthik named Home Secretary
The Tamil Nadu government has reassigned senior officials across the power, expenditure, agriculture and home departments in a minor bureaucratic reshuffle.
TN bypoll results: TVK takes early lead in Madurantakam, Dharapuram as counting underway
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 9 (IANS) The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took an early lead in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls as counting began on Friday, with the DMK in second place and the AIADMK third in the postal ballot trends. Counting started at 8 a.m., with postal ballots taken up before votes recorded in electronic voting machines. The initial positions remained provisional, with rounds of EVM counting expected to provide a clearer picture. The strongrooms containing the voting machines were opened in the presence of district election authorities, collectors, returning officers, election observers and candidates agents. At Madurantakam, 14 tables have been arranged for counting EVM votes over 21 rounds. Two tables have been provided for postal ballots. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips will also be counted separately for verification. Police personnel have been deployed in strength at the counting centre. Both constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Castes. Madurantakam is in the Chengalpattu district and forms part of the Kancheepuram parliamentary constituency, while Dharapuram is in the Tiruppur district in western Tamil Nadu. The bypolls followed the resignation of K. Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, who won Madurantakam and Dharapuram, respectively, on the AIADMK tickets in the Assembly election earlier this year before joining TVK. Kumaravel defeated the TVK candidate by 7,194 votes in Madurantakam in that election. Sathyabama won Dharapuram by defeating her nearest DMK rival by 16,727 votes. Their switch has placed both constituencies at the centre of a contest over party loyalty and electoral support. TVK fielded the two former AIADMK legislators in their constituencies. The AIADMK nominated Kanitha Sampath in Madurantakam and Bhanumathi in Dharapuram, seeking to retain the seats under its banner. Polling was held on October 6 following an intensive campaign involving leaders of the ruling party and opposition. The contests represent an early electoral test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays government. TVK won 108 seats in the Assembly election, falling short of the 118 needed for an outright majority in the 234-member House. Victories would strengthen the ruling partys legislative position and provide a boost to its claim of public support. For the DMK and AIADMK, the results offer an opportunity to demonstrate their electoral strength against the new government. However, the postal ballot leads alone cannot establish the eventual outcome in either constituency.
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Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.
Why stubble fires keep coming back
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Counting begins for Bengal bypolls, BJP's first electoral test after coming to power
The counting started amid tight security arrangements at the designated centres in both constituencies, with officials first taking up postal ballots and Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots before proceeding with the EVM votes.
Bypoll Results for 5 Assembly, 1 Lok Sabha Seat to Be Announced Today
Bypolls were held in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, in Chengalpattu district and Dharapuram (SC) in Tiruppur district in Tamil Nadu.
Election Results Tamil Nadu: TVK vs DMK, who is winning the Dharapuram election result 2026?
Tamil Nadu Dharampur Election Result 2026: The counting for the Dharapuram by-election commenced on October 9 at 8 am. This election outcome is crucial for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, seeking to establish its strength following a recent victory. Voter turnout in this bypoll was around 80.30%, showcasing the electorate's active engagement in this pivotal event. P.
By-elections Today: Results for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat in Assam to Be Announced
Vote counting for by-elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Assam begins today, with significant implications for local parties. By-elections Today: Results for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat in Assam to Be Announced
Bypolls: Counting of Votes Begins in TN, Puducherry
The elections were held in Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both SC reserved seats, besides Thattanchavady in Puducherry.
Election Results: Vote counting for six constituencies across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry commenced on October 9. Key contests in Tamil Nadu involve the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and traditional rivals DMK and AIADMK. West Bengal's results will provide insight into voter sentiment towards the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat's results will reveal the performance of BJP, Congress, and AIUDF.
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CJP, Left groups allege supporters being detained ahead of Oct. 10 protest as Delhi Police urge citizens to not participate
Cosplay event sets the stage for Vizag Comic Con
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Bypoll results today for five Assembly seats, one Assam LS seat
New Delhi: Counting of votes for by-elections to Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, will take place on Friday, October 9, with the results expected to provide an electoral indicator for the parties involved. In Tamil Nadu, counting will be held for the Madurantakam Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Madurantakam Bypoll Results 2026 LIVE: Can Vijay's TVK upset AIADMK? Counting of votes today
The results for Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam assembly bypoll will be announced on Friday, October 9, with counting beginning at 8 am. The counting will first begin with postal ballots followed by EVMs.The Madurantakam assembly constituency...
The results for Tamil Nadu's Dharapuram will be announced on Friday, October 9, the counting of votes will begin at 8 am with postal ballots followed by EVMs. The Dharapuram assembly constituency went to poll...
Counting of votes for bypolls to five assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with one Lok Sabha seat in Assam, will take place from 8 am today. In Tamil Nadu, counting for...
Winter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13. The Southwest Monsoon is expected to withdraw from the entire country by mid-October, as the Northeast Monsoon sets in over south Peninsular India. India recorded a 72% rainfall deficit during October 1-7.
Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City
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India struggles to curb leprosy transmission
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By-Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting to Begin at 8 AM Across 5 Assembly Seats
The results for bypolls held across five Assembly constituencies - two each in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, and one in Puducherry alongside one Lok Sabha seat in Assam will be declared on Friday. The counting of votes will begin at
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Crawl, stop, repeat: The rough road to school in Bengaluru
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Bypoll results LIVE: Vote counting to start soon for five Assembly seats, one Lok Sabha constituency
The results from West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will likely indicate the political mood in the State after the BJP replaced the TMC after 15 years in power
CJP, Left groups allege supporters detained from across the country, ahead of October 10 protest
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka said Deepak Baliyan, the organisations co-in-charge, had been detained in Rajasthan
Trump says U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before Nov. 3 midterm elections
The U.S. and Iran signed a short-lived interim agreement in June, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and framework for a permanent peace deal
Bhatti seeks protection of States revenues in GST reforms
GST accounts for about 35% of Telanganas own tax revenue and any decline in collections would directly affect expenditure on schools, hospitals, welfare programmes and infrastructure, he said
Condolences pour in from Andhra for Nana Patekar
Patekars remarkable performances and immense contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
India-Cote dIvoire partnership anchored in mutual respect: Jaishankar
Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Cote dIvoire on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Ethiopia
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On family farmland, brothers nurture rural youths dreams of government service
Made a difficult decision to eliminate a small number of jobs: Amazon
Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, said in a Fox News interview aired Wednesday, that continued job cuts have been necessary because the company overhired during the pandemic.
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Indias Para Asian Games contingent gets warm send-off, Mandaviya launches new jersey
Para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat was named the flag bearer of the Indian contingent for the Games
Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister
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Citizens divided between October 10 protest calls, police warnings
Delhi HC to hear IYC plea today seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar
Delhi L-G calls for uniform parking rates across Delhi
CM inaugurates Plant Mandala Rangoli at Connaught Place
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Slap row: Delhi HC seeks response from police, Parvesh Verma
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Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
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CM felicitates Asian Games medallists
Dengue cases stabilise in Chennai as hotspots reduce from 590 to 300, says Health Minister
Dr. Arunraj urges residents to check for mosquito breeding at home to prevent a spike in cases after the onset of the Northeast monsoon
Flawed by design, exclusionary in impact
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Over 5,000 chickens killed in a poultry farm fire near Cheyyar
Two held in Hyderabad for cheating man of 62.26 lakh in investment fraud
Man held for illegal sand mining from Palar river in Tirupattur
Tamil Nadu to Procure 3,000 Megawatts of Electricity Amid Peak Demand Crisis
Tamil Nadu plans to buy 3,000 MW of electricity to address peak demand during ongoing heat, with supply challenges from wind and solar. Tamil Nadu to Procure 3,000 Megawatts of Electricity Amid Peak Demand Crisis
Woman held for snatching gold chain from commuter on bus
Forest Department organises volleyball tournament for tribal youth in Jawadhu Hills
Canal desilting stepped up in Chennai as resumption of Krishna water supply gets delayed
The WRD carries out the desilting of the Kandaleru-Poondi canal and other minor channels linking major reservoirs ahead of the monsoon; the works are being done at a cost of 99 lakh
Tamil Nadu govt. honours 319 villages for becoming TB-free in Vellore, nearby districts
Constable among two held after migrant worker dies following assault
Migrant worker allegedly kicked during eviction bid near Sriperumbudur
IT Ministry advises social media platforms to take down manipulated content
The advisory expands earlier guidance on rules by the Ministry on AI-generated content; it also advises firms to take on priority posts referred by government departments
Drain work in Madhavaram and Tondiarpet to be completed this week
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy condemns alleged lathicharge on Khammam MP
BRS blames Congress govt. decisions for decline in SCCL performance
Harish Rao flays Govt. for not announcing Dasara bonus
Deleted West Bengal voters move SC against SIR
The applicants said uncertainty over their appeals against exclusion continues even as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Howrah Municipal Corporation elections near
Justice E.V. Venugopal passes order not to publish, telecast Bageerath POCSO case content
Apsara Foundation, Apollo Hospitals organise event to support inclusive education
Man arrested in Visakhapatnam for cheating private school founder of 38 lakh
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Mass vision screening conducted across schools in Chennai
Five, including two children, injured after gas leak results in flare up at IIT-Bombay campus
All five were reported to be in stable condition, hospital authorities said
Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to four in New Seemapuri, eight injured
Police say rescue operation has been completed; efforts under way to arrest building owners; AAP targets Delhi government over incident
Andhra University extends deadline for special drive examination
51 booked for DJ sound violations during Ganesh festival in Hyderabad
Car plunges into sinkhole near metrorail site, traffic hit
Electoral-roll revision reviewed in Visakhapatnam, ASR
Rice millers fear steep hike in rice prices
National SARAS Mela to be held in Vijayawada from October 13
Elaborate arrangements are being made for Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and National Saras Aajeevika Mela in Vijayawada, says NTR District Collector Lakshmisha
Texprocil to focus on Kasturi Cotton, benefits of FTAs for textile sector
Currently, less than 50% of the cotton that is brought for branding meets the mandatory specifications and tests to be branded as Kasturi Cotton
Speed up approvals for renewable energy projects, Union minister tells TN
Tamil Nadu Congress condemns Rahul Gandhis arrest, demands removal of CEC
Chennai NGOs Urge Livelihood, Mental Health Support for Homeless
Heavy rain leaves several parts of the city waterlogged and causes traffic congestion, with commuters struggling to move through inundated roads, a bus shelter collapsing at Simmakal and water accumulating on the Government Rajaji Hospital premises
Tragic Bus Collision in Tirunelveli Claims Conductors Life, Injures Over 20 Passengers
A bus conductor died and over 20 passengers were injured in a severe collision in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on October 8. Tragic Bus Collision in Tirunelveli Claims Conductors Life, Injures Over 20 Passengers
Woman dies after falling off high-rise building in Vizag
The 24-year-old woman reportedly slipped while drying clothes on her balcony and fell off the 24th floor of the building
Ilaiyaraajas Music Finds New Gen Z Audience Through Streaming and Reels
