Seminar explores the literary legacy of Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri
Inaugurating the seminar, poet Prabha Varma described Namboothiri as a major poet who took the richness of Keralas literary tradition to a global audience through modern perspectives
Victim shifted to Bengaluru for better treatment; perpetrator, a close relative of the victim, was arrested at Dharmavaram railway station within hours of the incident
The inspection follows a recent report submitted by the Forest department to the Revenue department flagging large-scale encroachment on government land
VSU Vice-Chancellorurges youth to stay away from drugs
A dream come true moment for Manisha
She becomes the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to land a World championship gold in Astana
Radico Khaitan sets sights on Scotland to secure malt whisky supplies
Recent disruptions in the West Asia and Gulf corridor highlighted the risks of concentration in individual markets. The company was working to strengthen distribution across other regions.
Rajyotsava: Dasara illumination extended till Sunday
Poovammas accomplishments an inspiration to young athletes: Vandana Pai
SRFTI students allege continued police presence on campus, raise privacy concerns
Addressing a press conference at Kolkata Press Club, the students' union expressed concern over the continued deployment and movement of police personnel on the campus
Rural share of Karnataka population to fall to 30% by 2047
The rural population is expected to decline from the current 3.6 crore to 2.4 crore by 2047, according to the Karnataka State Regional Urbanisation Plan-2047 report
Two inter-State drug smugglers held with 150 kg ganja in Kodad
Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance for State Employees to 63%
Tamil Nadu raises the dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners to 63%, effective July 1, 2026, benefiting 1.6 million people. Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance for State Employees to 63%
AI must be integrated into thinking and work, says NITK Director
Artificial intelligence should be integrated into ones thinking and working practices, while ethics, compassion and a sense of responsibility towards society must remain central to technological advancement, says B. Ravi, Director of the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
Fisheries Minister inaugurates multiple public welfare projects worth 16.86 crore in Thoothukudi
Karnataka lorry driver dies in road accident in Sivaganga
Tamil Nadu: Govt Crackdown After Jailbreak
The government also initiated action against the prison personnel for security lapses: Reports
Coimbatore prisoners escape triggers fresh row over Tamil Nadu jail security
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS ) An undertrial prisoner escaped from police custody while being escorted into Coimbatore Central Prison late on Friday night, triggering fresh criticism of Tamil Nadus prison security arrangements following similar incidents in Chennai and Theni. The prisoner, identified as Raghavan, had been arrested by Annur police in connection with a robbery case and sent to judicial custody by a local court. Police subsequently brought him to the Coimbatore prison complex to complete his admission. The escape occurred while officers were escorting him between the prisons two main security gates. His handcuffs were reportedly removed as he was being taken from the outer entrance towards the inner gate. Raghavan allegedly seized the opportunity to break away from his escorts and flee. Race Course police have registered a case and launched a search for him. The incident has brought the handling of prisoners during their transfer from police custody to prison authorities under scrutiny. This was reportedly Raghavans second attempt to evade custody. He had earlier escaped while being arrested in Annur but was caught shortly afterwards. His latest escape has intensified questions about the precautions taken by the personnel escorting him. The incident follows recent escapes at Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai and Thekkampatti Sub-Jail in Theni, prompting opposition leaders to demand accountability and stronger security measures across the states prisons. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss condemned the repeated incidents and attributed the Coimbatore escape to negligence by security personnel. Describing such escapes as unacceptable, he demanded strict action against officials responsible for lapses. Ramadoss also urged the government to strengthen security arrangements at all prisons, citing the Chennai and Theni incidents as evidence of the need for corrective measures. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticised the government in a post on X, comparing the succession of prisoner escapes to a television serial. He alleged that the administration had failed to prevent such incidents from recurring despite assurances about improved security. Palaniswami also questioned the effectiveness of official warnings, pointing out that the Coimbatore incident occurred just hours after the Chief Minister cautioned prison personnel against negligence. The opposition criticism centred on whether repeated warnings and promises were translating into effective safeguards. Both leaders pressed the government to address security failures, with Ramadoss specifically demanding disciplinary action and tighter measures statewide.
Marthandam bus stand named in honour of Marshal Nesamony
TNs first Olympic Water Sports Academy opens in Ramanathapuram
Godavari region gears up for 14 ULBs amid cyclone recovery
After being hit by Cyclone Arnab, Narsapuram and Amalapuram municipalities are going to polls with full preparedness on the ground and restoration of electricity facility without any inadequacy for infrastructure facilities; no election to Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram municipal corporations due to an ongoing legal battle over merger of panchayats
Harmer shines as South Africa wins third Test against Australia to claim series 2-1
The Proteas rallied from 1-0 down in the first Test series between the teams in South Africa since the Sandpapergate scandal in 2018.
Govt. didnt announce crop holiday, Oppn. spreading misinformation: Agriculture Minister
Weather news: Rainfall is predicted across several Indian states on October 31 as a cyclone weakens. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur in some regions, affecting weather patterns. Isolated to scattered rainfall is expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh this weekend. Heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of East Uttar Pradesh and parts of the Northeast over the next few days.
RPF of Salem Division collects 62.43 lakh as penaltyfrom offenders in nine months
Growers demand higher sugar MSP, cane incentives
Farmers take protest to the streets, block Mysuru-Nanjangud Road over price row
SCoR concludes Vigilance Awareness week
Yakshagana conducive to overall development of children, says Karnataka Yakshagana Academy head
The Leader of the Opposition argues the 4,896 acres acquired at a reported 12,240 crore, approved during the LDF era, was a natural extension of a two-decade process and part of plans for the Kannur International Airport and the Kochi-Bengaluru industrial corridor.
Pinarayi Vijayan slams declaration of war on students
Police response to the incident reflects the governments double standards, says Leader of the Opposition
Kerala University of Health Sciences to introduce six-month certificate programme on Care Science
Senate passes emergency resolution on certificate course to train caregivers in geriatric care, childcare and general caregiving
Following a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, the Delhi Police arrested two men for allegedly facilitating a fake website scam; Punjab residents allegedly lost 83,257, and 2,66,437 was credited to two bank accounts linked to the fraud
PG medical counselling: November 2 last date to enter options
More posts planned in Commercial Taxes Department, says Minister Logesh Tamilselvan
P. Shravan Kumar takes charge as Kalaburagi civic body commissioner
BJP leader Gudur demands White Paper on govt. land under litigation
Bandi Sanjay defends ECI, questions Congress morality
Three of family found dead in Changanassery
Preliminary investigations suggest the deaths were a case of suicide driven by severe financial distress
Tiruppur Corporation desilting waterbodies, drains to prevent waterlogging during monsoon
The civic body has deployed 124 newly recruited workers for desilting and cleaning the drains
Mangaluru International Airport celebrates six years of commercial operations under new management
Coimbatore government school students launch atmospheric research instrument
The payload remained airborne for about three hours, reaching an altitude of 35 km and recording a minimum temperature of -45C; it carried sensors to measure temperature, air pressure and humidity, along with a specially designed Passive Aerosol Trap Collector to capture airborne particulate matter
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Celebrate Childrens Day in Ambasamudram
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will celebrate Childrens Day with schoolchildren in Ambasamudram on November 14. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Celebrate Childrens Day in Ambasamudram
White coat ceremony held at AIMSR
Ananth Tech supplies critical systems to ISROs GSLV-F18 mission
RGUHS is looking forward to collaborating with NITI Aayog: Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor Bhagavan B.C. stressed that health economics plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable healthcare system
ZP, TP elections to be held by January, says Eshwar Khandre
The deadline for submitting objections to the draft notification was October 19, and the government had received more than 2,000 objections
The responses broadly call for easier access to government grants/funding and research facilities, partnerships with government, transparent and time-bound government processes,usage of technology to solve civic problems, and so on.
November 1 Ram Lila Ground rally will take the protest to new stage, says CPI(ML) Liberation leader
Dharam Singh Foundation to hold mass marriage on December 25
Tirunelveli Collector visits Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital
On umbrellas, springs, and superconductivity
Springs are usually metal wires wound in a spiral, allowing us to store mechanical energy; the umbrellas rod consists of multiple cylinders, and the spring opens them up in succession; when you close an umbrella, you compress the spring and store energy in it
Neha Bora supports the impeachment resolution against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging deliberate voter deletion and procedural violations.
Indias first fusion power company takes key steps
Designs for the first privately built tokamak, a nuclear reactor that uses fusion to produce energy, could be firmed up in 2027 by Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion
Mahua Moitra flags Muslim, women voter deletions in Bengal | INDIA bloc impeachment
Speaking at the INDIA blocs symbolic public impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra alleged that 71% of voters deleted in West Bengal were Muslims and 51% were women.
Race organised to encourage cycling among students
Expelled NC leader joins BJP, 2 prominent faces join Congress in Kargil
Two other prominent faces, Raza Abbasi, ex-director of Sheep and Animal Husbandry, and social activist Fida Hussain, joined the Congress, signalling renewed political realignments in Kargil ahead of the local body polls
Sudarsana Rao elected as chairman of A.P. section of ISTE
The JNTUA Vice-Chancellor has been elected to the post for the term 2027-2031
Parental demand and the spread of ideologies in Indian schools
A look at how political and nationalist ideologies spread in schools not only through the state apparatus but through market-based and consumerist demands
MLC Shashil Namoshi urges State government to grant 3% DA hike from July 1
Farmer loses nine cows in three days in Salem district
Elderly woman murdered in sleep near Sivaganga
Indian Army to hold recruitment rally for retired EME personnel in Secunderabad on November 2
Haryana Congress calls BJP protest campaign a bid to divert attention from tough questions
Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt says the BJP has systematically weakened democratic institutions and now preaching the virtues of democracy
CESL to help set up EV charging, battery-swapping stations in Gram Panchayats
El Nio poses multiple challenges to Wayanad, experts warn
Experts flag risks of declining crop yields, water shortages, increased animal diseases and reduced milk production. They also warn of forest fires, rising human-wildlife conflict, heat-related illnesses and a higher risk of dengue and Kyasanur forest disease.
Kollam-Kottayam MEMU to run up to Ernakulam, set to ease rush in Venad
The extended service is expected to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express, particularly during evening hours, while providing an additional travel option for passengers commuting between Kollam and Ernakulam via Kottayam
Shashil Namoshi promises to urge leaders across party lines to press the government; committee also seeks renovation of Patel Circle in Kalaburagi
Mysuru hotel owners seek rollback of milk price hike
How can the hotel industry survive if the prices of every essential commodity keep rising?, the association asks
Train services to be short-terminated on November 3
Woman found severely injured in Manamadurai Vaigai river thicket
Punjabs drug menace: Why it is hard to curb
Experts cite entrenchedsmuggling network, alleged police-politician nexus and lucrative trade as major hurdles to eradicating drugs in Punjab
NTPC Q2 net up 14% to 5,320-cr. on higher generation, improved efficiencies
The companys commercial generation increased 11.1% YoY to 92.413 billion units (BU).
Speakers highlight Sardar Patels contribution to nation-building on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Participating in a national unity rally, they call upon citizens, particularly the youth, to uphold the values of unity, integrity and brotherhood
Chiranth races to victory in Super Sport 301-400cc Open class
INDIA bloc impeachment: Kharge moves six charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA blocs public impeachment programme against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar began on Saturday at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence on Rajaji Marg in New Delhi.
Shivakumar asks Kumaraswamy to identify land for ARAI centre in Mandya
Government ready to acquire land identified by Union Minister, says CM
From children, for children: Koppal students create 14 picture books
Nineteen students, all studying in grades 5-8, worked on the books for over a year. Whilesome of them crafted their own stories, others made illustrations
Nirmal Kumar inaugurates public welfare projects worth 5.05 cr. in Madurai
Wayanad township: 149 beneficiaries allotted houses in second phase
Houses will be ready for occupation by November 30, says Revenue Minister. Financial support for survivors staying in rented houses extended until December.
Above-normal maximum temperatures likely over most parts of India in November: IMD
The IMD noted that in November, below-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country except for some areas in central, northwest, and Northeast India, where normal to above-normal rainfall is likely
Kanimozhi Leads DMK Protest on Law and Order Breakdown in Tamil Nadu
The DMK protests highlighted the escalating violent crimes, including the daylight murder in Salem and a brazen jailbreak in Theni district, while expressing concern over safety for the public, especially women and children
Jharkhand: IIT-ISM final-year student ends life
Preliminary inquiry with his friends and fellow students suggests that the incident may be related to family-related issues
Govt. sanctions special funds for alternative drinking water supply amid El Nino concerns
Coimbatore centenarian who witnessed five generations dies at 108
Police beef up security ahead of Municipal polls across Rayalaseema
CMs talk of Miyapur land sale raises suspicion: BRS
BRS MLAs observe that deals for the lands sale may have been entered well in advance as quid-pro-quo
Over 4,500 students participate in technical symposium at KITSW
DMK womens wing stages protest in Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari over law and order situation
SPDCL warns farmers against putting up electric fencing around fields illegally
Sabarimala ghee scam widens as Vigilance finds involvement of TDB employees
Investigation finds that Binu, the prime accused, distributed 20 lakh among Devaswom employees as their share. Binu received 50 lakh from the sale of 11,000 kg of Milma ghee stolen from Sabarimala to two companies in Tamil Nadu, finds the probe
