Colleges told to ensure drug-free campuses
2 cr. collected in fines for traffic violations through special camps
Cabinet nod for raising annual family income limit for financial assistance from CMDRF
Metro Rails Phase II stations plagued by minor leakages
Wednesdays showers expose leaks in stations such as Poonamallee, Vadapalani, Iyyapanthangal, and Porur, less than a week since launch. Phase I network faced similar issue about a decade ago
Gajuwaka residents in Vizag seek basic civic amenities amid development push
Ahead of local body elections, people from various localities in the zone raise issues like poor roads, water-logging during rains and pollution
Man gets 47 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram
Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme
Govt launches semiconductor scheme targeting full chip value chain, Semicon 2.0 projects
Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers
Punetha highlights the importance of Poll Management App in sharing information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures
Stakeholders sensitised to food safety norms, licensing
A.P. Food Processing Industries Federation, A.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation organises stakeholder interaction programme under Reform Utsav-2026
Netanyahus rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected
Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a strategic failure in Gaza, where he said Hamas is still the sovereign... armed, arming itself, and militarily active after three years of war
AIIEA condemns CCEA decision to offload majority stake in IDBI Bank
Experts discuss roadmap for quantum-resistant digital infrastructure
SRM University-AP hosts stakeholder consultation workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography and Cybersecurity
Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that a strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections
KVB reports 37% rise in net profit in Q2 FY27
Kharge and Rahul hold meet to spur Congress youth spearhead
The meeting held at the partys Indira Bhawan headquarters was also attended by general secretary, (organisation) K. C. Venugopal, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Employees unions decide to wear black badges while attending duties across RTC depots on October 22, 23 and 26; JAC warns of intensifying stir if the issues are not addressed
Apartment residents stage protest alleging denial of amenities by builder
Man held for robbing private firm employee of 24 lakh on Sardar Patel Road
The police are on the lookout for the other accused in the crime, which occurred on September 24
Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks FIR against Delhi Police personnel over alleged assault
Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt
Forest staff came across the carcass during a routine patrol within the Gopanari reserve forest on October 13; after blood smear sample collected from the carcass tested positive for anthrax, the carcass was burnt
Thiruma blames SIR for Stalins Kolathur defeat, seeks probe into voter deletions
Leopard found in ailing condition at house near Valparai dies
Maharashtra SIR: Lists of logical discrepancies, unmapped persons yet to be published
Sources in the CEOs office say process of publication is ongoing at ERO level, without offering any timeframe for its completion; claims and objections window open till October 26
New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
The New Yalu River Bridge initially was expected to enter use in 2014, when China had apparently completed construction on its side. But North Korea had not done corresponding work on its side at the time
MSMEs welcome changes in vehicle interception by Commercial Taxes officials
Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam Women Lead Funerals, Challenge Patriarchy
Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs returns to winning ways
Rajputana Royals downs Mighty Marathas; Chero Archers breezes past Kakatiya Knights
Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests
Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were killed.
Titan Company deepens focus on mechanical horology as category grows almost 5-fold
Newly launched platform Vetra will allow Titan to progressively develop capabilities across different mechanical functions and propositions, including open-heart constructions, GMT and date complications to cater to growing consumer appreciation for craftsmanship and engineering: Titan Watches CEO (pic shared)
Tamil Nadu: 2 tourists from Kodaikanal drown at Velankanni Beach
Two tourists from Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu
President Murmu Accepts Resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan, who aims to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of elections. President Murmu Accepts Resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan
TN closer to glory despite Emanjots heroics for RoI
Delhi gang-rape: can urban planning help make cities safer for women? | Insight India
On September 21, a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped at Aastha Kunj Park in southeast Delhi, prompting protests and renewed scrutiny of poorly lit, inadequately monitored public spaces. While misogyny and toxic masculinity remain broader systemic challenges, in this episode, Sonikka Loganathan speaks to Kalpana Viswanath, co-founder and CEO of Safetipin, about the practical failures in the design and planning of Indias cities and why they are failing to keep women and the public safe.
Protester may need ear surgery after alleged assault in detention, medical reports show
The protester was hit, kicked, and slapped by police allegedly because he was participating in a video recording documenting police violence towards detainees; his right ear drum was perforated in the process
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as U.S. relations teeter
Ukraine President Zekenskyy said we are losing a strong partner in the United States. He said that it's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side. But we are OK that he's in the middle
Delhi recalls Sarthak to Ranji squad
IIT Madras in partnership with Eros Universe release documentary on online BS degree programmes
Overseas scholarship beneficiary meets Stalin after row over delayed funds
Madhava Prasad credits Aparajith, Varun and coach Guru for his rise
The camaraderie within the group has also played its part, says the Tamil Nadu u-23 batter
APPCB member secretary reviews pollution control measures at pharma units in Srikakulam district
Heavy rain snarls traffic, ride-hailing fares surge in Bengaluru
Public hearing held for greenfield captive port in Nakkapalli
Nedumbassery crash: key accused taken to accident spot for evidence collection
Suhail Sajeev was brought to the site around 10 a.m., and the process was completed within 30 minutes
Irani Cup: Smaran spearheads RoI fightback with a sublime hundred
The visiting side has a lead of 265 runs with two wickets in hand at close on day three
Fresh talks between MHA, Ladakh groups remain inconclusive; next round in Delhi on October 22
The Ministry made a 15-page presentation with details on the way forward during the day-long meeting in Leh while the members of key groups, the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, raised questions and submitted their own draft
File affidavit over infants death at RIMS: HC to government
Weather Update For October 16: Showers In Delhi NCR, Rain Across North India States
Weather Tomorrow: IMD states that isolated very heavy rainfall is also likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during 15th-16th October.
Kochi couple turns house into a museum of dolls this Navarathri
From gods and cricketers to their LPG delivery agent, this 4,000-doll display fills a Kochi couples home
Ex-minister Anbil Mahesh moves HC for anticipatory bail
Autopsy done in Manipur on two Nagas after missing head found
Ajinbou Ringkangmai, one of four Naga men killed on October 10, was beheaded by the assailants
CM ready for probe into imported coal deal, leaves choice of inquiry to KTR
CM alleges BRS sought to eliminate Singareni from Yadadri coal supply; questions 37,781 crore cost escalation
Watch: Connaught Place, Central Park to shut on Oct. 16-17 amid Tiranga Lehrao protest
TTD temple blocks pavement with steel structure in T Nagar
Ailing leopard found near Valparai in ATR dies despite treatment
Mill owners affiliated to certain political parties are hoarding rice: TN minister
Mangaluru Dasara unites communities with prayers to Nava Durgas, D.K. Shivakumar
Kambala and tableau from coastal Karnataka to get featured in Mysuru Dasara, the State festival
CRICKET | Smarans goal: 1000-plus runs in the Ranji season
Laptops, mobile phones stolen from students room in Coimbatore
Gruha Jyothi survey: Bescom asks owners of locked, vacant houses to submit documents by Oct. 31
Rise above political ideologies and unite, Abhijeet Dipke says ahead of CJPs Tiranga protest
One more arrested for robbing pharma company manager of Rs 24 lakh
KIIFB has plunged Keralam into severe financial crisis, says Keralam Chief Minister VD. Satheesan
After tabling the report of the expert committee headed by former Planning Commission Member-Secretary Sudha Pillai in the Assembly, he says government will examine the report and consider ordering an investigation, adding that the transactions of the KIIFB, which the previous LDF government used as a special purpose vehicle to finance major infrastructure projects, had resulted in huge losses for the government
Perambur to get 24/7 AC lounge for gig workers
October 15 Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several states and regions across India for Friday, October 16, 2026. Tamil Nadu, Weather Forecast for October 16: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Winds Up to 60 kmph Expected in Several States
Dindigul Reads conducted to create awareness
Mayor Priya slams TVK for cancelling 700 crore worth tenders
Dasara rush overwhelms Vizag transit hubs; RTA penalises private operators
RTC runs 450 special buses in Visakhapatnam district; RTA books 96 cases and levies a fine of over 8 lakh
Doyen of Yakshagana Thandimane Sripada Bhat passes away
Trump says Ford Hood shooters military execution will not be livestreamed
That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose. They deserve to witness JUSTICE! The U.S. President wrote
PGTI plans to hike prize money in events next season: CEO Johl
Security tightened for Hubballi Chalo by sugarcane growers
Hundreds of farmers are expected to reach the city in the next two-three days as part of their march to press for their various demands
Vehicle users continue to flout traffic rules resulting in several accidents in Puducherry
Data available with Traffic police showed thataround 367 accidents, including 28 fatalities, 42 grievous and 285 simple injures have occurred in Puducherry in this period. Around 70% of the fatalities reported from July to September in the region were involving two-wheeler riders
Keralam considering sites in Thrissur, Kasaragod for proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda
Over 200 acres each have been identified in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod
Karnataka Bank unveils new range of banking products
Cheruvayal Raman cremated with State honours
The 74-year-old farmer, fondly known as Nellachan, passed away on Wednesday around 3.30 p.m. while undergoing treatment for a heart-related ailment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
IMD forecasts heavy rain in coastal and Rayalaseema regions till October 19
It gives yellow alert for 13 districts; Alivelumangapuram in Tirupati district receives the days maximum of 98.11 mm rainfall
Civic agencies line up pumps to tackle flooding in city
Ranji Trophy: Batting woes continue to plague Tamil Nadu
The performance of the pacers against Rajasthan in the opener was encouraging
Keralam Assembly passes motion against Palakkad railway division bifurcation
The motion was adopted amid opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the House
Codissia welcomes move to end random vehicle checks by GST officials
Tribal women from Pulicat earn 1 lakh from sale of farmed clownfish
The project was funded by the Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Department
Tribal women from Pulicat earn 1 lakh from sale of farmed clownfish
The project was funded by the Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Department
Tourism Minister reviews monsoon preparedness in Nagercoil
Vijay to inaugurate Periyar Arivulagam and Science Centre in Coimbatore on Friday
11 teams to take part in fifth edition of Pili Parba in Mangaluru on October 18
The teams are from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod districts
Bombe Mane returns with tales of tradition
Maharashtra declares 40 more talukas drought-hit, announces 5,000 aid for farmers
Health Minister rules out withdrawal of hospital billing transparency order
Landing-price disclosure will depend on Supreme Court order; itemised bills and display of treatment charges to continue, says Khader
