Kavish discovers the many ways in which Dussehra is celebrated across the country from his grandfather
Watch: Tiruppur Kumaran: The brave freedom fighter who protected the national flag
Discover the inspiring sacrifice of Tiruppur Kumaran, who gave his life protecting the national flag.
Better late than never for Shreyas
It took the skipper his 64th try to reach three-figures for the first time in T20s; he will expect the next wont be as long in coming
Two Mumbai-based firms, five Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions over Iran oil trade
The action against the Indian entities and individuals is part of the U.S. crackdown against Iran under Operation Economic Outcast
SIR may be dead without an announcement
2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
This time, the Yemen government's Information Minister said the missiles fell about 500 metres (yards) away from an airplane operated by Yemenia Airways as it was preparing to take off
Watch: Operation Firewall 2026: Cross-border naval espionage ring busted across 10 states
A massive cross-border espionage network targeting the Indian Navy was dismantled through multi-state raids.
Plea in HC seeks CBI probe into FQL fraud case
Akhilesh dares CM Yogi to contest from Ayodhya in assembly election
Promising to accelerate the growth of Ayodhya, the SP leader alleged rampant demolition under BJPs watch in the name of development
INDIA bloc leaders submit memorandum to Bihar Governor, demand CEC removal and re-election in State
In the memorandum, the INDIA bloc alleged that Gyanesh Kumar has been acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
CIPMC team checks Giant African snail spread in Malappurams Nannammukku
The inspection followed a complaint by a resident about the increasing snail infestation in the area
Marble in luxury interiors: beyond flooring and countertops
From sculptural furniture to statement walls, marble brings timeless elegance to contemporary interiors
SEBC Commission: Odishas move goes beyond technicalities of OBC reservation
The accurate reflection of the SEBC communitys numbers, representation, and their issues can now take place in the States rural and urban self-governance institutions, says former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks
The AAP MLAs and leaders also said they did not agree with Mr. Giaspura's remarks, calling them his personal views
A hundred years ago | Is cancer hereditary?
Fifty years ago | India to regulate entry of Britons
Selectors must have thought Bhuvneshwar would be useful in New Zealand: Kotak on the bowlers recall
Bhuvneshwar has been doing really well in the IPL for the last two seasons, so the selectors must have thought that he would be useful in New Zealand, Kotak elaborated
India vs West Indies second T20I: Men in Blue hope to extend winning run at Ranchi
Shreyas & Co. cant take things lightly against a power-packed West Indies batting line-up; the bowling, though, remains a big worry for the visiting side
National Open: Hoblidharreturns;Kuldeepvaults to a new meet record
Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns
Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport
Life insurers new business premium rose 21% in Sept to 48,780 crore
In the non-life insurance segment, gross direct premium underwritten rose 6.12% for September to 32,951.16 crore
Windies need to avoid losing wickets in clusters, says Rampaul
The bowling coach admits that the attack still lacks international experience
European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president
UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for football's world body
Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 96.88 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-month highs) and elevated Brent crude prices hovering near $104 per barrel
Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennais Tidel Park
The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on October 8
Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation
Under the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training
Why do we suddenly forget why we walked into a room?
Serum Institutes HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification
Inclusion on the WHO list allows Cervavac to be procured by U.N. agencies. The vaccine targets four HPV types and is indicated for girls and boys aged 9 through 26 years
Increasing tiger attacks on cattle spark protest in Keralams Munnar
By our estimate, nearly 25 tigers, including cubs, are roaming the plantation belt in Munnar, posing a direct threat to humans and livestock, says CPI, who is seeking the capture and relocation of these animals away from human settlements
Oregon school attack: Teen shooter was former student, police say
Authorities said Griffin J. John II had been a special needs student at Silver Rail Elementary and had attacked a classroom with special needs students
India seeks update from Russia on whereabouts of Indians working with Russian military
New Delhi has been consistently urging Moscow to release all the Indian nationals serving with the Russian military
MEA calls on U.S. to ensure safety, security of Indians after foiled Illinois temple attack
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attempted mass shooting at a temple highlights the increasing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the United States
Textile exports rise 17.5% in Sept, apparel shipments lag in H1
Festive spending yet to match previous years: KVB chief
Property taxation needs structural reform
The property tax performance of Indias municipal bodies has been poor Indias cumulative property tax was 0.15-0.2% of its GDP
N R I Ace primed to deliver in feature
Reopening Brexit debate a terrible idea: Conservative leader Badenoch
Can you imagine having to go through that again? So much time lost arguing with ourselves, arguing with the EU, going round and round in circles I think that is a terrible idea, Ms. Badenoch said
Gradiant bets big on India, secures five contracts, including semiconductor fab
Company appoints Hari Prasad as India MD as water-treatment firm wins five contracts across semiconductor, PCB and solar manufacturing
Committee formed to ensureHILscontinuation
CRICKET | History will be kinder to you: Gambhir to Agarkar
IND u-19 vs AUS u-19 | Baloda scalps a record-breaking 14 in India u-19s dominant win
The hosts bowl out Australia under-19 for 151 to set up an 11-run chase; Cattles lone battle only delays the inevitable as Yashbardhan & Co. clinch the series 2-0
Kolkata lottery firm donates Rs 260 cr to DMK, AIADMK
A Kolkata-based lottery firm, Tiger Associates, donated Rs 260 crore to Tamil Nadu's DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26, significantly increasing its contributions from the previous financial year. The firm accounted for nearly 74% of the combined contributions reported by the two parties, highlighting a concentration of political funding. The disclosures also revealed contributions from electoral trusts and a link between Tiger Associates' partner and lottery magnate Santiago Martin, whose other firm was a major electoral bond purchaser.
Iran must cut enrichment to end war, U.S. Vice-President Vance says
J.D. Vance, in an interview, said the U.S. was in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. But it was unclear how much authority they wield within Irans power structure, he said
IND vs WI T20Is | We would always like to take the aggressive option: Morkel
It is a real test to bowl to him (Shai Hope), but one that we really enjoy, said the India bowling coach
7 policemen injured in attack in northwest Pakistan
A search operation has been launched, and an investigation into the incident is underway
Retired MiG-21 aircraft installed on NIT-K campus
MiG-21 is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor, which was developed in the 1950s and inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1963
Ukraines Zelenskyy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack
Mr. Zelenskyy said Ukraines position depended largely on what its allies could provide in terms of weaponry to defend against a new Russian attack
RBI raises FY27 inflation projection to 5.2% amid higher crude oil prices
Consumer inflation accelerated in August to 4.82% from a year earlier, above the Reserve Bank of Indias 4% medium-term target for a third consecutive month
Oration on corrosive strictures held
11 Tamil Nadu State Civil Service officers appointed to IAS
GCC opens Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore after renovation
Park was renovated at a cost of 8.49 cr.; it now has a 1.6 km-long footpath, 28 varieties of plants, childrens play area, badminton court
Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout
In a statement of nearly 2,000 words, Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for walking out on the national team and said he would serve a suspension if necessary
Indias blind women cricketers still wait for house sites and jobs a year after their World Cup win
Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai district is still waiting for the house site she was promised
SUV goes up in flames on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Vellore
Bus stop near Akkarai junction compoundsECR traffic congestion
Puducherry police search for photographer in sexual assault case
Cave-in near Walajabad hits suburban train services to Kancheepuram, Thirumalpur
The cave-in was caused by heavy rain at the construction site of a subway near Poosivakkam village
Tiruvannamalai Corporation installs specially designed bins to collect PET bottles
Stations of Metro Rails Phase 2 network to get new names, better look
Vellore govt. hospital celebrates International Day for Older Persons
Residents of Pattabhiram want bus services to be resumed
Consumer activist T. Sadagopan says residents relied on the MTC services where train services were not available, including Sriperumbudur, Guindy, and Kavignar Kannadasan Nagar in north Chennai. All these bus services have been stopped, causing hardships to residents
The programme is being funded by Chennai-based entrepreneur Sabarisan Vedamurthy
Mr. Sidhu, who was in the city as part of a high-level Canadian trade mission to India, said Canada and India had complementary economic strengths and were well positioned to build stronger partnerships at a time when global trade patterns were being reshaped.
Devotees celebrate Durga Puja with Prabhat Pheri procession in Visakhapatnam
BJP-Yuva Morcha march to Keralam Assembly turns violent, police use tear gas
The BJP and Yuva Morcha organised the march over alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission, including delays in recruitment to government jobs
Heavy rain lashes western and southern Tamil Nadu, Cauvery delta farmers say rains inadequate
Hunt on for man accused of sexual assault of 15-year-old in Puducherry
M.N. Eye Hospital organises eye donation awareness camps in the city
TDP names Mukka Sravani as GVMC Mayor candidate
Veeramani case: Anticipatory bail plea of accomplice dismissed
Metrics to minds restoring purpose to universities
Standardised examinations are undermining academic judgement, intellectual diversity and institutional autonomy in Indias higher education system
Veeramani child rape case: Anticipatory bail plea of accomplice dismissed; money trail unearthed
Till now, mostly government school teachers, revenue and other State government officials were engaged to carry out the enumeration work
Fenesta Open: Prabodh stuns Balsekar; top-seeded Sureshkumar-Sinha advance to quarterfinals
The doubles competitions also got underway, with top seeds Manish Sureshkumar/Nitin Sinha advancing to the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Raghav Jaisinghani/Lakshit Sood
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms
Around 70 artisans and weavers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and other States showcase a wide range of traditional crafts and region-specific products
Detention of Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora illegal, says Stalin; demands their immediate release
Where is Abhijeet Dipke? Where is Neha Bora? Detaining them without disclosing their whereabouts is blatantly illegal and deeply inhumane, the DMK president asks
Tamil Nadu to Assam: 5 states on govt radar for new university townships
TN, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will submit proposals once guidelines on the framework are issued
Traders at Madurai vegetable market demand urgent infrastructure upgrade amid rains
Roads inside the market were laid when the facility was opened in 2010. Since then, no work had been undertaken to upgrade its infrastructure, say traders
Fifty years ago | Aluminium conductors cause phone faults
The MAITC MP had approached the top court seeking guidelines to ensure cooperation from local authorities and the police during visits to her constituency
A hundred years ago | Fighting malaria in Indian plantations
Residents in Visakhapatnams Madhurawada flag poor roads, drains, ahead of GVMC polls
ED provisionally attaches 136.44-crore assets in illegal coal mining case
The illegal activities were allegedly carried out by a syndicate led by Anup Majee alias Lala
Letters to The Editor October 7, 2026
Wife of A.P. Speaker files nomination for Narsipatnam Chairperson post
Indias fight fades as Uruguay nets six
The visitors show their might in the second half after Thapa makes it 1-1 in the 22nd minute; the host struggles to maintain its defensive discipline
