Tamil Nadu govt steps in to curb food inflation, fine rice to be sold at 30 per kilo
The move comes as retail prices of rice in the open market have surged to 75 to 85 per kg.
Navaratri 2026: Beyond the traditional kolu Chennais kolu displays explore new themes
From miniature temple replicas and handcrafted food scenes to stories of village guardian deities, themed Golu displays in Chennai reflect months of planning, devotion and imagination, even as commercial installations compete to go bigger.
Pinarayi Vijayan moves SC against HC order to lodge FIR in CMRL bribery case
Sidharth Luthra, appearing for Mr. Vijayan, mentioned the plea for urgent listing before a Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, saying an FIR has been registered in the case
Delhi riots 2020: Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Athar Khans bail plea in UAPA case for 4 weeks
A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi deferred the matter after Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju informed it that a reply has been filed in the matter
The new scheme also extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, materials, chemicals, gases, testing and R&D infrastructure, in addition to setting up fabs, OSAT and packaging units
Exhibitors in Keralam jubilant as Rajinikanths Jailer 2 earns record first-day collections
Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film
Ladakh gets Sankoo as its eighthdistrict
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena made the announcement of the new district, just seven months after the region was granted five new districts this year
PCI issues safety guidelines for journalists covering protests, demonstrations
The guidelines, adopted days after journalists reported being detained or injured during the October 10 Delhi protests, cover identification, neutrality, personal safety and ethical reporting
Durga Puja 2026: All set for the beat of the dhak
As India gears up for Durga Puja 2026, the air will once again thrum with the beat of the dhak. In this special package, we bring you stories from pandals across cities, meet the artisans shaping this years idols, and tune in to the music, food, and festive fervour that define the season.
Nine nights of Navaratri: The festival that carries multiple mythological threads
Navaratri, observed across India with a diversity that reflects the countrys cultural breadth.
Is Ramayana really mounted on 4000 crore budget? Yash clarifies
Yash has set the record straight on the mega-budget of Ramayana, saying the two-part epic could total around 4,000 crore when you count post-production and promotional activities
Nearly 20,000 people have been bound over in the district, says A.R. Damodar
MHA to seek responses from Punjab govt. on recent narcotics-related deaths
Amit Shah said in a social media post, In Punjab, the drug trade is growing day by day, the threat of organised crime is increasing, and questions are being raised about the protection of those who speak out against drugs.
Non-tariff barriers are biggest hurdle in India-China trade, says Nirmala Sitharaman
India-U.S. trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, in the interest of global trade and bilateral economic ties between the two countries, says the Union Finance Minister
Air India sets up multi-disciplinary panel to identify cost-saving opportunities
The airline will also be launching 'PRABHAV - The Value Creator Award', an initiative to gather cost-reduction ideas from the staff, and those providing ideas that can be implemented will be rewarded.
CJP protest: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against NDMC order shutting down Central Park
Justice Bagchi observed that the various issues surrounding the protest, including the right to protest, the proposed selling of 'mungfali' and concerns over law and order, were interconnected
Woman can be charged with gang rape for facilitating the crime: Delhi High Court
The court upholds the trial court order to frame charges against the mother, alleged to have forced her minor daughter into sexual acts with the co-accused
Priest booked in Mangaluru for sexually assaulting five minor boys
The accused person is a priest at St. Vincent Ferrar Church at Valencia
Accused in 2025 Visakhapatnam naval dockyard spy case held after deportation from Saudi Arabia
K. Srinivas allegedly shared details of ships and submarines at the dockyard with a woman posing as an employee of a Dubai shipping firm
Four dead, 35 injured as Bengaluru-Kozhikode sleeper bus collides with truck near Periyapatna
Police said the accident took place when the truck swerved to the right to avoid hitting a tree that had fallen by the roadside due to overnight rains.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to inaugurate Rs 300 crore Periyar knowledge centre in Coimbatore
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Ghost ofYteiComplete Edition lives up to its name with context that makes Atsus story better
Jin Sakai is back and Atsus story is finally complete in the new expansion Echoes of Sekigahara, which explores her past in the aptly titled Ghost ofYtei: Complete Edition
Four killed in Indonesia battling fires causing toxic haze
The impact of the months-long fires has prompted Singapore's leader to vow legal action against any companies responsible for the blazes that have made regional air quality among the world's worst.
Watch: Delhi Police may detain me tonight or tomorrow, claims CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleges that Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau (IB) personnel are tracking his movements ahead of the Lehra Do Tiranga march. He claims his house has been surrounded by police and IB personnel and says he fears being detained tonight or tomorrow morning.
Gym trainer stabbed to death at anniversary party in Bengaluru
An altercation took place in the bathroom of the apartment in which the deceased sustained a serious injury and suffered heavy bleeding, but was allegedly not taken to a hospital immediately
FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India
Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said
How southwest monsoon deficit affected parts of India
Agatha Christies Witness for the Prosecution comes to Bengaluru on October 16
Theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur brings an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Franaise de Bangalore
Bengaluru-based educator starts new community library in the city
Mather, the Open House Librarys founder, on why she started the enterprise, the collection she houses and her hopes and dreams for the library
The afterglow of the Asiad gold
For Shreyas, this was a much-needed victory. This campaign, away from probing eyes, would have facilitated his reintegration to progress further. The fact that he had most of his first-choice personnel around would have aided the process of refamiliarisation and put him in a good head-space
From idle plots to tapping trails: rubber boom lifts hopes for stakeholders in Keralam
With rubber prices at a record high and demand from tyre manufacturers driving gains, the plantation sector is eyeing a revival. While demand for leased plantations has risen sharply, share-tapping arrangements are also gaining ground.
Durga puja 2026: Skip the Kolkata queues with luxury tours
From convoy-led pandal-hopping to cruises on the Ganga, this year curated Durga puja tours aim to offer visitors easier access to the city, encouraging them to look beyond Howrah Bridge and experience Kolkatas cultural fabric. Phuchkas included
Christians in Chhattisgarh caught between a rock and a hard place
As Chhattisgarhs new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith.ShubhomoySikdarexamines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition
Omar Abdullah writes to J&K chief secretary over IAS officers misbehaviour, says NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq
Tanvir Sadiq said if J&K had been a full State, IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, accused of using abusive language against an officer in an official meeting, would have been attached to the General Administration Department (GAD) pending a formal inquiry into his conduct.
43 journalists detained, several assaulted, while covering protests against CEC: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said police detained journalists even after the Supreme Court secured assurances from the Solicitor-General that the press would not be impeded, with several reporting being struck or hit
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff wished veteran actress Hema Malini on her birthday by sharing a series of photographs on his social media account. He celebrated the grace and charm of the Bollywood icon fondly known as the Dream Girl. Accompanied by the melody of Lata Mangeshkar's evergreen song O Ghata Sanwari, the pictures offered nostalgic glimpses into Hema Malini's journey as an actress and classical dancer. Jackie shared the pictures and wrote, Warm Wishes!, along with the hashtags #HappyBirthday. One of the monochrome pictures shows Hema Malini in a traditional classical dance costume, striking a dance pose. Another black-and-white photograph captures a close-up of the actress, highlighting her expressive eyes, graceful features and signature smile. The song accompanying the photographs, O Ghata Sanwari, is from the 1970 film Abhinetri, which starred Hema Malini alongside Shashi Kapoor. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar, the song was composed by LaxmikantPyarelal, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Hema Malini, who turned 78 on October 16, has enjoyed a career spanning many decades across films, classical dance, direction and politics. Born on October 16, 1948, in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu, she began training in classical dance during her childhood. She made her early screen appearances in South Indian cinema before making her Hindi film debut opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968. She then earned recognition with films such as Johny Mera Naam, Andaz and Seeta Aur Geeta. Her filmography also includes classics such as Sholay, in which she played the spirited Basanti, Dream Girl, Naseeb, Kranti, Satte Pe Satta and Raz ia Sultan. She also explored filmmaking, directing Dil Aashna Hai, which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Divya Bharti, and later directed Tell Me O Kkhuda. Her more recent acting projects include Shimla Mirchi, released in 2020. The actress continues to perform Bharatanatyam on stage and create dance ballets based on Indian mythology, including Durga, Mahalakshmi, Radha Krishna and Draupadi. On the personal front, Hema Malini married actor Dharmendra on May 2, 1980. The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Vikram Solar moves up on securing module supply order for solar projects in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Mumbai, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Vikram Solar is currently trading at Rs. 142.80, up by 0.40 points or 0.28% from its previous closing of Rs. 142.40 on the Vikram Solar moves up on securing module supply order for solar projects in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
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Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament
Stock markets trade lower during early session amid profit-taking
Relentless foreign fund outflows and a decline in blue-chip Reliance Industries after a 4% rally in the previous trade added to the overall bearish trend in equities during the initial trading session
Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028
Sales of Teslas aging lineup of EVs have declined over the past two years, although high gas prices helped boost deliveries in the third quarter
CM Vijay to inaugurate Periyar knowledge centre, expected to hold roadshow in Coimbatore
Named after the social reformer Periyar, the 8-storey facility was built by the Tamil Nadu government to serve as a destination for education, scientific learning and research
Form-7s were auto-generated for lakhs of voters, with ERO in place of the objector. Deletions were effected without notice period
Meta releases weights for Muse Spark Open
Meta described its Muse Spark Open as the most capable US open-weight model to date
Why Management institutes need to update their HR curriculum
As HR becomes a strategic, data-literate, technology-aware function with people at its core, B-schools need to teach digital fluency as well as human judgment
Indias consistently rich more prone to heart disease than thepoor: study
The cardiac conditions among the sustained rich in India ranged from a higher likelihood of congestive heart failure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart diseases and composite cardiovascular disease, the study dound
Security tightened across central Delhi ahead of CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march
Bihar Vigilance raids Rural Works Department engineer in disproportionate assets case
Vigilance tightens noose around engineer accused of amassing disproportionate assets, conducted simultaneous raids at engineers four locations at Chhapra, Patna, Katihar & Darjeeling.
Scientists puzzled as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina
A team of biologists, veterinarians, and park rangers have been searching the area for the dead calves from shore and with boats, planes, and drones
The football was stuck and time was running out. But would any of the crazy attempts being made actually work?
Ten things about growing up that children need to know
Growing up isnt about having everything figured out. Its about learning how to meet life as it comes.
ABVP, BCJD claim victories in Odisha student union elections
While the ABVP claimed a clean sweep in Ganjam district and said it had dominated in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts, the BCJD said its candidates had won the presidents posts at four major universities
Periyar Arivulagam is Dravidian model governments brainchild, says Stalin
Stalin also listed several library and other knowledge-centre projects undertaken by the DMK government, including the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai, Mudhalvar Padaippagams and the renovation of the Connemara Public Library in Egmore
Address attacks on Hindu temples in the U.S., MEA says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is presenting a distorted and selective picture of India, the Ministry of External Affairs says
West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase
Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began
Hundreds of schools to shut on October 5 as student protests rock France
The teenagers at French high schools, known as lycees, say that their studies are being ruined by high teacher absence rates, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities, as well as other grievances
U.S. lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois
Indian-American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, said he and his family were at the temple when the 19-year-old mans planned attack failed
Delhi Tiranga Lehrao flag march: Traffic advisory and roads to avoid
The march has been called at 5 p.m. by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. The authorities have, however, closed Central Park in Connaught Place for two days due to administrative reasons.
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh weather today, October 16: Rain and thunderstorms are likely across several districts, with Tamil Nadu under orange and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Andhra Pradesh may also see rain and thunderstorms over the next four days, with the state disaster management authority warning of very heavy rain in parts of the state.
Durga puja in Kolkata: The family that offers five kinds of fish to the goddess
In a 237-year-old Durga puja in Behala, hilsa is offered to the goddess on Navami. The rituals, heirloom recipes and Dhakai jewellery of the Bandyopadhyay family preserve the food traditions and cultural heritage of their East Bengal homeland
India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in
Indias green steel journey is still nascent but recent developments and policies have indicated that this hard-to-abate sunrise industry is rising up to the net-zero challenge. However, balancing growing demand with climate goals remains a formidable challenge for now, with a lot riding on the availability of green hydrogen
Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?
The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concernfood safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standards
Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title
Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and listed herself as general counsel of a California-based conservative nonprofit
The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam
Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralams traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels
Pune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms rise
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Northeast monsoon arrives early in Tamil Nadu
RMC forecasts normal seasonal rainfall over the State. Meteorologists note that early monsoon onset does not always translate to above normal rainfall.
IND vs WI ODIs review: Men in Blues bowling remains a red mark even as batters extend purple patch
Apart from Kuldeep in the first match, none of the bowlers looked like they could keep the batters honest or provide timely breakthroughs
U-23 cricket | Andre Siddarth backs Tamil Nadu team to extend its dominance
Odisha to continue with ballot papers for rural polls, EVMs for urban
A house-to-house survey for the preparation of electoral rolls for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal Elections2027 will begin on October 26
FQL fraud case: Two accused detained under Goondas Act
Two persons from Namakkal district held for extorting money from fireworks shopkeeper near Sattur
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Dr. Rajkumar family: A lasting bond
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the legendary filmmaker who died at 94, was part of memorable collaborations with Dr Rajkumar, from Halu Jenu and Chalisuva Modagalu to Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma
Our fielding has not been up to the mark: Gill
The Indian captain adds that ground fielding needs to get better
Younger buyers expand Rolls-Royces India clientele
Indian Bank to raise $1bn through ECBs by Dec-end
Shooting at elementary school in Oregon leaves several hospitalised, shooter dead
Police were on campus within minutes of the incident, at which time the shooter went down almost immediately
Puducherry notifies revised norms for rural water supply, sets timelines for repairs
The policy sets specific deadlines for restoring services, which could make local bodies more accountable to residents
Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
Latvian lawmakers plan to start negotiations to form a new government after a parliamentary election
Information on financial aid for students
Vijay launches Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme 2026
Why students must scrutinise an international universitys offer letter carefully
Five important areas that students must be aware of and look for in an offer letter
New Delhi Municipal Council cites 'administrative reasons' for closure; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questions Prime Ministers support for Chief Election Commissioner
Kerala State Drugs Control dept. seeks curbs on inter-State drug procurement to ensure traceability
The department has sought the restriction for a period of six months, during which the firms would be required to procure medicines through authorised medical depots within Keralam
Southwest monsoon exits India with 13% rain deficit
The southwest monsoon made its withdrawal from the entire country, which was expected this year. The northeastern monsoon has begun over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and other southern regions of India. Rainfall was recorded over Tamil Nadu, with many areas experiencing heavy downpours in the last 24 hours. The monsoon season concluded with a 13% deficit in rainfall, below the long-term average. The India Meteorological Department reported a total of 759.
Wild tusker Chakkakompan uses cleared elephant passage to move to national park in Keralams Idukki
Forest department recently dismantled illegal fences that had obstructed traditional elephant passages, acting on a directive issued by the Idukki District Collector; the tusker had remained confined to an area for the past 18 months because of the obstruction
