'Tamil language, culture can't be secondary to Hindi': Rahul Gandhi at Chhatron Ki Goonj
The leader of opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi made a scathing attack on Centre over its so-called 'Hindi imposition' in Tamil Nadu, saying, Tamil language, culture can't be secondary to Hindi. The LoP...
CUK flags off 43-member Karnataka delegation for Madhya Pradesh visit
SKDRDP wins Sa-Dhans Elaben Award for women-friendly financial institution
From Sochi to the Danube, Black Sea attacks hit Indian crews and trade
32 ships with Indian seafarers attacked this year; four in first week of October, two each by Russia and Ukraine
Nirmalkumar hands over appointment orders
Nagercoil Corporation holds HPV vaccination awareness seminar for school heads
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that was imposed
New Collector assumes office in Theni
Left parties, student and youth groups stage protest against CEC in Kalaburagi
Opposition demands removal of Gyanesh Kumar as CEC over alleged electoral roll discrepancies
Watch: Delhi police detains protestors near Jantar Mantar amid high security
Heavy security and police barricades were deployed near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi as security forces detained protestors and cleared the area.
Left parties call for Tamil Nadu protests over Delhi crackdown
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Left parties on Saturday called for demonstrations at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu, condemning the alleged arrest of senior communist leaders and attacks on activists in Delhi during a protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the parties accused Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel of using force to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar. They described the action as an assault on democratic rights and urged their supporters to organise demonstrations immediately. The protest was called by the Cockroach Janata Party, with support from Left parties and mass organisations. It sought Kumars removal amid a wider campaign against him. Authorities imposed extensive restrictions across the national capital ahead of the mobilisation. According to the statement, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M.A. Baby, Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja and leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation were among those arrested in Delhi. The parties alleged that youth and student organisation leaders, trade union activists and other leading workers were also taken into custody. Several detainees were kept inside police vehicles for hours, the statement said, criticising both the arrests and the treatment of those detained. Police and paramilitary personnel prevented groups from gathering at different locations and arrested people attempting to join the demonstration, the parties alleged. They also accused security forces of surrounding offices belonging to political parties and mass organisations to restrict the movement of activists. The statement claimed that 254 trains bound for Delhi had been cancelled, 54 Metro stations closed and 35,000 police personnel deployed. The parties cited these measures as evidence of an extensive operation to obstruct participation in the protest. They further alleged that authorities had disregarded the Supreme Courts observations concerning peaceful protest, arguing that security arrangements should not extinguish citizens democratic right to assemble and express dissent. Condemning the alleged attacks and arrests, the Left parties said the Union government bore responsibility for the conduct of Delhi Police and the paramilitary deployment. Their appeal urged party units and affiliated organisations across Tamil Nadu to mobilise at district headquarters against the crackdown while reiterating the demand for Kumars removal. The proposed demonstrations would bring the protest against the Delhi action to district centres throughout the state, according to the joint statement.
Parties prep custom campaign vehicles in Visakhapatnam ahead of local body elections
From open-stage vans and fully enclosed campaign vehicles to customised vehicles designed for leaders to address voters while on the move, different types of campaign vehicles are being prepared to cater to the needs of political parties
RPF rescues nine-year-old runaway boy from West Bengal at Mangaluru Central station
Shigella cases ring alarm bells in Thrissur as 10 infections surface in nine days
Tholur accounts for seven cases; all patients out of danger, says DMO; 39 dengue and four leptospirosis cases also reported in October
Golden Dancer wins the Suresh Mahindra Trophy
Attempt to lay siege to Salem railway station
Krishna delta farmers felicitate Chief Minister Naidu for bringing water through Pattiseema
They lauded him for ensuring water security for Andhra Pradesh by successfully diverting 500 tmc ft of water to the Krishna delta over the last 11 years
Cleanliness drive taken up along Outer Ring Road in Mysuru ahead of Dasara
Airport employee lodges sexual harassment complaint against manager
Northeast monsoon likely to set in around October 17 or 18: RMC
The RMC expects temperatures to gradually fall across the State after October 16 as moisture incursion and cloud cover would begin to increase
RPF registers 10 cases for defacement of railway property in Coimbatore
CITU seeks resignation of CEC over alleged 13-crore vote deletions
Burning an effigy of the CEC, they allege Gyanesh Kumar deleted 13 crore votes under the guise of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process; condemn the obstruction of protesters heading to Delhi to voice their dissent
Coimbatore district police destroy 1,934 liquor bottles seized in 195 cases
Notices served to 11 fast food outlets in Erode after food safety inspections
Srisailam decked up for Devi Sarannavaratri celebrations
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Madhavaa Crafts Limited Targets NSE Emerge Listing with DRHP Filing
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AI data-centre boom puts Indias power grid under pressure, drives up upgrade costs
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Faulty street lights raise safety concerns in Tiruchi
About 840 spots with poor illumination had been identified with residential areas receiving frequent complaints being prioritised for intervention after a recent survey
Kalingarayan farmers approach High Court seeking release of water
Maintenance of Coimbatores Smart City lakefronts comes under scrutiny
Wayanad aims to become countrys first e-waste-free model district by November 1
In the first phase, 31 tonnes of e-waste were collected from government offices in Wayanad. Agriculture Minister T. Siddique says participation of every household and private establishment is essential to achieving the target
Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted in northeast Delhi riots case, 12 others acquitted
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Aavin ice cream plant begins production in Tiruchi
Milky Mist denies FSSAI inquiry on its paneer products
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Court rejects Delhi Deputy CM Parvesh Vermas defamation complaint against AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj
A Rouse Avenue court holds that the statements made by Bhardwaj were framed as questions and did not constitute defamation
CUAP conducts baseline household survey at Reddipalli
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Bengal government working to reduce police response time to emergencies: CM Suvendu
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat respond to emergencies within six to 10 minutes. Why can't our state achieve this? Suvendu Adhikari asked police officials
Lorry owners of A.P., Telangana seek resolution of long-pending issues
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KTR extends best wishes to people on tenth anniversary of formation of new districts
Water released from Ganekal reservoir for drinking purposes
MP lays foundation stone for modern sports complex at Pedagantyada in Andhras Visakhapatnam
Cache of arms, ammunition recovered from forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla
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Supreme Court lawyers detained, released after CJIs intervention
Lawyers protesting outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, were detained and later released following CJI Surya Kants intervention. Bar associations raised concerns over the reported use of excessive force.
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Watch: Tamil Nadu Protest: CJP Activists Detained by Chennai Police
CJP activists staged a protest in Chennais Elliot Beach area, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest turned tense following a verbal spat, after which police detained several protesters.
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79 out of 122 southwest monsoon days went almost dry in Karnataka
The recently concluded southwest monsoon in Karnataka was marked by not just deficit rainfall, but also uneven distribution of rains, causing huge crop losses
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Bank of Baroda appraiser held for replacing 1.2 kg gold with imitation jewellery in Kakinada
Gold jewellery worth 1.45 crore was recovered from Suribabu, says SP
Budget airlines lose edge as fuel surcharges come into play
The marginal price difference is prompting passengers to consider foreign carriers, which offer better services and additional benefits than budget airlines
Residents allege illegal mining, threat to houses at Pirayiri-Mambra quarry
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Bank robbery bid foiled in Tiruchi
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Worlds best bars in Singapore 2026: A cocktail crawl through the city
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Mizoram aims to be first state to complete Census 2027
Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena chaired a State-level conference here to review preparations for the second phase of the census, including training and field arrangements
Rahul Gandhi Meets Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai Ahead of Students Voice Event
Rahul Gandhi meets CM Vijay in Chennai for a Students Voice event focusing on education and employment issues. Rahul Gandhi Meets Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Chennai Ahead of Students Voice Event
RANJI TROPHY | Will Tamil Nadus top-of-the-class cricket ecosystem finally shine through?
CRICKET | The under-achieving two-time champion begins its campaign away to Rajasthan with a new coach in Yo Mahesh, who has promised less of chopping and changing, in charge and an under-cooked pace attack
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Anti-CEC protest: What happened moments before CJP leaders were detained inside AI 2428
Air India writes to Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS) seeking clarity on police access to aircraft and why the airline was not kept in the loop
Anti-CEC protest: On the ground from Connaught Place in Delhi
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CJI: Child in conflict with law describes circumstance, not identity
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PM to Visit Chennai on 11 October
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October. At around 11:30 AM, he will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. At around 12:15 PM, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at the Jalakandeswarar Temple in Chennai. Thereafter, he will undertake []
Police move hundreds of CJP volunteers to Chhatrasal Stadium holding camp
Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party allege they were taken to the stadium in Model Town without being allowed to leave, amid a wider security clampdown in Delhi
Watch: Neha Bora urges protesters to hold the line after detention
Burial ground dispute: Two Dalit men forced to prostrate in TN's Erode
Digital Desk | Erode (Tamil Nadu), Oct 10 (IANS) A dispute over the burial of an elderly Dalit man at Perumpalli village in Erode, Tamil Nadu, allegedly led to two members of his community being forced to fall at the feet of dominant caste villagers after threats of an economic boycott, police said on Saturday. Thingalur police have booked two individuals under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The alleged humiliation drew public attention after a video purportedly showing the two men prostrating before others went viral. The dispute arose on October 5, when Scheduled Caste villagers took the body of a 90-year-old community member to the burial ground for his final rites. The elderly man had died of age-related ailments, according to police. Some dominant caste villagers allegedly obstructed the burial, leading to a tense confrontation. An argument broke out as members of the deceased mans community sought to proceed with the funeral. Police said the confrontation escalated when dominant caste members allegedly warned the Dalit villagers that they would be denied employment in the locality. The threat of losing access to work was allegedly used to pressure them during the burial dispute. Two Dalit men were subsequently allegedly compelled to fall at the feet of the dominant caste villagers under the threat of an economic boycott. The purported video of the humiliation brought wider attention to the confrontation and the circumstances surrounding the burial. The final rites were eventually completed under police protection, with Revenue Department officials supervising the burial. Their presence enabled the community to proceed with the funeral after the obstruction and confrontation. Acting on a complaint by the Perundurai revenue inspector, Thingalur police registered the case late on Thursday night. The complaint formed the basis for invoking provisions of the law against the two individuals accused in connection with the incident. Police said an investigation was continuing into the alleged obstruction, threats and forced prostration. The allegations concern both the communitys access to the burial ground and the use of employment-related threats during the dispute. Sources attributed the incident to prevailing caste discrimination in the locality. The confrontation has highlighted the pressure exerted on Dalit villagers while they were seeking to bury an elderly community member, with the funeral ultimately requiring police protection and official supervision.
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy; Congress calls him voice of the common man
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), led by BJP city chief Dayashankar Tiwari, performed symbolic 'pind daan' and 'tarpan' rituals for former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi
Food safety licence of restaurant near Vijayamangalam tollgate suspended
A team comprising the Designated Officer and Food Safety Officers inspected the restaurants kitchen, food storage and sales areas and found them operating under unhygienic conditions
Watch: Delhi police detain Mamata Banerjee near CJP Jantar Mantar protest
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sits on dharna in Delhi after police block access to youth protest.
MTC to operate last-mile connectivity buses along Chennai Metro Rails Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch
Signage has been put up at all eleven Chennai Metro Rail stations to direct passengers to the nearest bus stops
Russian attacks kill 11 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the U.S.-Russia diesel deal a weak decision that would help Moscow prolong the war, as Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed three children among the dead
Watch: Neha Bora detained; urges protesters to hold the line
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75, leaving behind a legacy of iconic cinema and social service.
NIA to probe mid-air attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight
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The Exorcist: Martyrs trailer: Scarlett Johansson tackles a sinister killer in Mike Flanagans reboot
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Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Dental anxiety: when fear becomes a barrier to care
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Delhi protest: Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police while marching to Jantar Mantar
Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal brutally taken into custody by Delhi Police, for demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Modi Ji: how many people will you put behind bars to save Gyanesh Kumar? asked Atishi Marlena
Man who cheated bank of 37 lakh using forged property documents arrested after 20 years
Fighting for the right to vote treated as a crime: Brinda Karat after detention in Delhi
Following her detention by Delhi Police during the October 10 protests over voter rights and for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CPI(M) senior leader Brinda Karat slammed the authorities for treating the fight to protect the right to vote as a crime, declaring that protesters would defy and shatter all barriers.
Delhi police have turned Arvind Kejriwals residence into a fortress: Saurabh Bharadwaj
