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Tamil Nadu Left Parties to Protest Against Arrests of Leaders in Delhi

Leftist parties in Tamil Nadu plan protests against the arrest of leaders in Delhi, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Tamil Nadu Left Parties to Protest Against Arrests of Leaders in Delhi

Daily Kiran 11 Oct 2026 3:29 am

Former Mayor alleges bid to move Thiruvananthapuram Zoo animals to Vantara, Puthur

He says meeting will be held at Sathyan Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday to form a Thiruvananthapuram zoo protection committee

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 2:40 am

Internet curbs restrict access to Google Maps, hit digital payments

With navigation apps and digital payments disrupted, autorickshaw drivers lose business, while visitors struggle to reach their hotels and access booking details amid heightened security restrictions

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 1:25 am

Women police personnel lead crowd control efforts during protest

Around 3,500 women personnel, including those from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, were deployed across central Delhi; officers took the lead in negotiating with protesters and carrying out detentions

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 1:12 am

Murali Shreesankar Questions Keralas Support for Athletes, Considers Tamil Nadu Option

Indian long jumper Murali Shreesankar criticizes Keralas athlete support and hints at representing Tamil Nadu if conditions dont improve. Murali Shreesankar Questions Keralas Support for Athletes, Considers Tamil Nadu Option

Daily Kiran 11 Oct 2026 1:08 am

Teams from IIT Madras win at quiz

More than 1,100 teams participated in the competition

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:50 am

Police constable arrested for black-flag protest over daughters treatment

He allegedly staged the protest to draw attention to medical negligence in the treatment of his 10-year-old daughter at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:46 am

Goondas Act slapped on couple in Odisha woman murder case

The murder of the woman came to light when an unclaimed suitcase found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express was found to contain a headless body

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:33 am

Udyog Utsav 2026 gets under way

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:29 am

Meeting held to review special bus arrangements for festivals

In the meeting held at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam, discussions were held regarding the operation of special buses, omni buses, and basic amenities to be provided for passengers

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:21 am

PM Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:15 am

Tamil Nadu has shown that government can be corruption-free, says J.C.D. Prabhakar

Speaking at the School Voice Educational Conference, he says the live telecast of Assembly proceedings has created an awareness among the youth on being a part of the government

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 12:00 am

Bookstore in Thoraipakkam born from a mothers love for books

Shweta Subbiah and nine-year-old Adhruth co-created The Reading Elf in Thoraipakkam, which stocks books for babies to young teens

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:39 pm

Draft rules for ride aggregators in six months: Madras HC to T.N. government

The order was issued while disposing of a PIL petition seeking a direction to the T.N. govt. to enforce a regulatory framework for digital aggregators

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:33 pm

Marathas blank Chiefs; Yodhas win a thriller

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:31 pm

Rainwater enters ASIs C site in Adichanallur amid delay in protective shelter work

A senior ASI official blames the delay in building the shelter on procedural requirements, including obtaining approvals and completing the tender process

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:24 pm

UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate release

OHCHR issues statement over police handling of protests, says restrictions must meet necessity and proportionality test; urges government to respect right to peaceful protest

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:16 pm

Facing unscheduled power cuts? When does TNPDCL replace an old transformer?

With power demands having increased significantly over the years, many residential areas seek a new transformer or an upgrade of the existing one to prevent overloading

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

Scrap BedtiAghanashini project, say protesters

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:08 pm

Slew of events planned in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in centenary year

The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physicians extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of listening to the patient, examining at the bedside, thinking before ordering a test, and finally, and dwelling on the fundamental question of what it means to be a good physician in an age of extraordinary technology

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:06 pm

Dont be afraid, stand up for what you believe in, Rahul tells agitating students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempting to silence dissenting voices through crackdowns, said Mr. Gandhi

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:57 pm

AIADMK should introspect on bypoll outcome: Anbumani

He says the AIADMK has to find reasons for the results, since the party is part of the National Democratic Alliance

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:48 pm

Mahmoud Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections another year

Abbas has served as president since 2005 and delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:34 pm

Watch: Yogendra Yadav: Wherever citizens stand to protest, that is Jantar Mantar

Political commentator Yogendra Yadav said young protesters had defied security restrictions in Delhi to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He alleged that the authorities had tried to prevent Neha Bora and her colleagues from taking to the streets, but the protesters had overcome the restrictions.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:31 pm

Watch: CPI(M) protests in Keralas Kannur over arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi

CPI(M) supporters staged a protest in Kannur, Kerala, condemning the arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi. They raised slogans against the police action and called for protests to spread across the country.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:26 pm

Call for Transparent Investigation into Alleged Misuse of Funds in Tamil Nadu Hostel Scandal

TVK leader T. Velmurugan demands a thorough investigation into fund misuse for students in Tamil Nadus Shivaganga district. Call for Transparent Investigation into Alleged Misuse of Funds in Tamil Nadu Hostel Scandal

Daily Kiran 10 Oct 2026 10:24 pm

Watch: Rahul Gandhi: Arrest all the leaders, arrest all the young people, arrest us all

Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X that he would continue to oppose the BJP and the RSS, alleging that they had attacked the Constitution. He urged young people to continue protesting and reaffirmed his support for their movement.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

West Bengals BJP government kicks off first Durga Puja celebration with mega event at Eden Gardens

Chief Minister says Durga Pujas will now follow proper religious traditions, adding that 12,400 more community Durga Pujas are being organised in the State this year

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:15 pm

Watch: Sonam Wangchuk warns of sit-in, hunger strike or march if arrests continue

Sonam Wangchuk condemned the arrests of student and youth leaders, lawyers, journalists and MPs in Delhi, saying peaceful protests should be allowed in a democracy. He warned that he may consider a peaceful protest in Leh or Delhi if the arrests are not withdrawn within 24 hours.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 10:09 pm

Dalit Men Forced to Prostrate Amid Funeral Dispute in Tamil Nadus Erode

Two Dalit men were coerced into prostrating before upper-caste villagers during a funeral dispute in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Dalit Men Forced to Prostrate Amid Funeral Dispute in Tamil Nadus Erode

Daily Kiran 10 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Kuwait Airways cancels Riyadh flights due to airport closures, security situation

Kuwait Airways announces that flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait have been cancelled

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:39 pm

CEC protest: Political leaders, students and social activists detained across India

Thousands of protesters, including leaders, activists, and lawyers, were detained nationwide demanding the CECs resignation and the rollback of electoral roll revisions.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:38 pm

Eight killed in shooting at Pennsylvania home: local media

Police in the city of Erie were called Friday around 5:00 p.m. to reports of shots fired and discovered two women dead in the street

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:32 pm

Delhi Protests: Supreme Court advocate calls on citizens to unite against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Supreme Court advocate Nanita Sharma speaks out during a lawyers protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. Addressing the crowd and police actions against demonstrators, Sharma emphasizes the power of the people, urging citizens and the youth to break away from passivity and stand united against perceived injustices.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:23 pm

TNPDCL to hire contract workers to install smart meters

The Times of India 10 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

BJP discrediting opposition for raising questions over Election Commission: Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot alleged that instead of answering questions raised by the opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Nitin Nabin was acting as a lawyer of the Election Commission.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:16 pm

India initiates anti-dumping probe on Pen-G, salts from China

The DGTR, which agreed to the companys suggestion for 2025-26 as the period of investigation, said there is sufficient prima facie evidence that the PUC is being dumped into the domestic market by exporters from China.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:16 pm

'Destroying democracy': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Delhi protest crackdown

Rahul Gandhi, during his youth outreach initiative in Chennai, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attacking democracy. He claimed Modi is silencing criticism and accused him of 'vote chori'. Gandhi also expressed concern over the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu and the effects of the New Education Policy. He stated that questioning is fundamental to progress, which Modi and Shah are undermining.

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over vote chori claims, says 'Mogambo Modi destroying democracy'

Rahul Gandhi, during his youth outreach initiative in Chennai, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attacking democracy. He claimed Modi is silencing criticism and accused him of 'vote chori'. Gandhi also expressed concern over the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu and the effects of the New Education Policy. He stated that questioning is fundamental to progress, which Modi and Shah are undermining.

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

Seven held for selling banned lottery tickets

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Revanth Reddy calls for action plan to tackle El Nino impact

The Chief Minister asked officials to pursue the demand for an additional 50 days of employment under the VB-G RAM G scheme, over and above the 125 days of employment provided for under the programme

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:06 pm

School in Tambaram rolls out the red carpet to farmers

Sri Ramana Vidyalaya Matriculation School in Tambaram lets farmers sell their organic produce from its premises every Second Sunday

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:05 pm

Gurugram tops residential launches at 1.38 lakh cr in 2025; NCR sees 450% post-Covid appreciation

Only four citiesGurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabadcrossed the 1 lakh crore mark in residential launch and sales value

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 9:04 pm

Will come back tomorrow: youth groups vow to continue protest till Gyanesh Kumar resigns

CJP, Left Student organisations allege crackdown on protesters; demand rollback of SIR and resignation of CEC

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

Rajya Sabha member highlights role of chess in improving concentration

Inaugurating a chess club at Chalapathi University, Bhashyam Rama Krishna says it could serve as a model for other institutions; an All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament attracting 242 players conducted as part of the event

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:54 pm

Over 5,000 detained in Delhi amid anti-CEC protest

The police detains CJP founder members Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and AISA national president Neha Bora.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:49 pm

Mahisha Mandalotsava celebrated in Mysuru

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:48 pm

Bring plantation sector under administrative control of Industries Department

Plantation industry in Tamil Nadu is in a quandary, having to handle a number of departments, says Vinodhan Kandiah, Chairman, Planters Association of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Ishita Mishra: I hadnt even seen this level of deployment in Delhi during COVID

Journalist Ishita Mishra said she had not witnessed a security deployment of this scale in Delhi even during the COVID-19 pandemic, commenting on the extensive deployment of security personnel in the national capital.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Chennai airport raises vehicle parking charges

The Times of India 10 Oct 2026 8:24 pm

SC lawyers demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation detained, later released

A group of lawyers detained during a protest outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on October 10 demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, were released after nearly two hours.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 8:23 pm

'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...

India TV 10 Oct 2026 8:23 pm