Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food
The State will strengthen all legal measures to curb unhealthy eating habits among children and prevent excessive consumption of junk food, says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S., European officials in Norway
We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X
Dussehra celebrated in Belagavi
Family members of the Patils of the old city performed the pooja. They receivedvarious palanquins carrying revered deities such as Venkatramna, Maruti, Jotiba, and the Aapti tree
Health Department issues circular on maintaining medicine stocks in hospitals
The circular directs that an updated list of the medicine stocks in hospitals be provided to doctors in the OP (outpatient) departments. This will help doctors have a clear idea about the medicines available in the hospital and to prescribe the same to patients.
Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73
It marked the deadliest attack in weeks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemens internationally recognised
TNTA president Vijay Amritraj confident of bringing WTA action to Chennai
He says an effort is being made to host four consecutive WTA 125 events in India in early 2028
PM Modi flags three enemies of India, calls for unity in national interest
Let our thoughts be aligned all the institutions of the nation, all political parties let us stand together for the national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit; we must fight together against the enemies of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
Residents block road over irregular water supply
Pinarayi Vijayan questions SMA drug distribution; SAT Hospital says only CDSCO-approved drugs used
Pinarayi Vijayan said the negligent stance of the Health Minister was criminal and demanded that the Government conduct an enquiry into the incident
J&K government announces annual shifting of capital from Srinagar to Jammu
According to the Darbar Move calendar, the offices are scheduled to reopen in the winter capital of Jammu on November 2. In summer capital Srinagar, offices will start closing from October 30 and October 31
Siddha medical camp held at Dindigul district court
Furniture showroom fined for unclean mosquito breeding spot
Two priests of Tiruchendur temple arrested for stealing money from hundi
Weather updates, October 21: The IMD has forecast rain across several Indian states and Union Territories from October 20 to 26, with isolated very heavy rainfall likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from October 20 to 22. Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also likely to receive heavy rain. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in several regions.
Minister Kamali launches supply of fine rice for family cardholders under price-stabilisation scheme
Uddhav Thackeray calls for saffron flag to fly at Red Fort
President Droupadi Murmu attends Dussehra celebrations in New Delhis Dwarka
West Bengal CM meets families of deceased in Kolkata puja pandal stampede
Suvendu Adhikari hands over a cheque of 25 lakh to relatives and assures government job for one person in every family
Kanthapuram Sunni faction calls off protests against Waqf board reconstitution in Keralam
The faction will have a nominee in the board, says Minister Samsudheen
Discarded from aquariums, exotic South American fish invades Noyyal tanks in Coimbatore
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France imposes a curfew after violent protests over the cost of living and school conditions, with thousands arrested and businesses destroyed.
MKU daily wagers appeal to CM for regularisation after decades of low pay
Police arrest three in connection with murder of Sivaganga history-sheeter
Soorasamhaaram enacted at Kulasekarapattinam
Student Service Centre inaugurated at Pondicherry University
Police hold special weapons and equipment exhibition
Durga Puja in Bengali cinema: How Satyajit Ray and Rituparno Ghosh portray the goddess
From Devi and Parama to Utsab and Antarmahal, Bengali filmmakers have used Durgas image to explore womens agency, patriarchal control, family tensions and the contradictions between the goddesss power and womens lives
Activists seek Governors intervention for release of people arrested in Odishas bauxite region
Two activists, Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik, associated with the resistance against Sijimali bauxite mining, were picked up from Bhabanipatna
Shopping centres bear the brunt of traffic bottlenecks in Tiruchi
Many busy streets witnessed hectic activities in view of four continuous holidays beginning Saturday and the opening of new showrooms has aggravated the problem
Hundreds of children begin formal learning during Vidyarambam ceremonies in Madurai
L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena says the decision is historic as it was implemented in a record time of just six days and now paves the way for creation of LAHDC in all eight districts of Ladakh, including the newly-created Sankoo district
CM Vijay Announces Rs 30 Lakh Each For Two Tamil Nadu Para Table Tennis Players
This victory serves as an inspiration and motivation to the young para-athletes of Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
Efforts on to turn water scarcity into abundance in Coimbatore village
Minister inspects rain-hit areas in Ramanathapuram
Sophies Molineux and Dunkley set maximum base price of 50 lakhs at WPL mini auction
NTK Candidate Arrested For Poll Violation, Sparks Political Backlash In Tamil Nadu
The Naam Tamilar Katchi functionary M Karthika and her husband Murugachandra Kumar were arrested by the Dharapuram police: Reports
Centre must stop treating Punjab's drug crisis as political opportunity: AAP Minister on Shahs visit
Harpal Cheema's reaction came as Amit Shah met the kin of victims of the drug menace in Punjab and said he had come to remind the AAP government and its leaders that they promised to eradicate the drug trade within three months of coming to power, but it is growing
We will make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029: Amit Shah in Ludhiana
Association formed for financial market investors
TN CM Lauds Para Athletes With Cash Incentives
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh each for Jehan Dorab Madan and Baby Sahana Ravi, who won bronze medals in table tennis at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Chief Minister lauded their achievements, highlighting their role as an inspiration for young para-athletes.
Panjapur bus terminus gets ready for Deepavali rush
The officials are planning to consult private transport companies to address the issue of the integrated bus terminus being located away from the city; shuttle services are being planned
Bus drivers continue to ignore road safety rules in Tirunelveli
Salem Corporation clears over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste in view of Ayudha Pooja
Greater Bengaluru Authority receives over 1,500 objections to tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) restrained the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) from felling any trees till the hearing in the case challenging tree felling for the project is completed
Watch: Amit Shah accuses Punjab government of failing to curb drug trade
Monsoon poses threat of drinking water contamination in Tiruchi
Water samples are being collected and sent for testing three times a week; water-logging has increased the danger of opens wells and borewells getting contaminated
Kharge to apprise Modi of concerns over SIR, delimitation and womens reservation
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the proposed delimitation exercise and the implementation of womens reservation during their interaction on Wednesday (October 21).
Sugarcane farmers crisis: Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Centres intervention
State will fulfil some of their demands, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Northeastern Monsoon Gains Strength in Tamil Nadu, Low-Pressure Area Expected by October 23
The northeastern monsoon is intensifying in Tamil Nadu, with a low-pressure area predicted to form in the Bay of Bengal by October 23. Northeastern Monsoon Gains Strength in Tamil Nadu, Low-Pressure Area Expected by October 23
Samiti urges Centre to appoint Kannadiga as Central University Vice-Chancellor
Kalyana Karnataka Pratyeka Rajya Horata Samiti has urged the Union government to appoint a qualified academician from Karnataka as Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) at Kadaganchi, on the outskirts of Kalaburagi
Rubio calls India a refining superpower amid crude oil crisis; meets MEA S. Jaishankar in Mumbai
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is in India for a for a two-day visit, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai.
From Gyanesh Kumar to a giant cockroach, Delhis Dussehra takes a political turn
Effigies of the Chief Election Commissioner and political leaders go up in flames as protests against SIR and vote chori continue in the Capital; a 30-foot cockroach joins the traditional Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad.
Vidyarambam held at angawadis in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
Being poor makes you go faster as you have nothing much to loose: GSK Velu
In this video, Dr G.S.K. Velu talks about entrepreneurship, the dignostics sector and how poverty can accelerate action due to fewer risks.
Five arrested for kidnapping youth in Salem
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 46.40 feet
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Ton-up Himateja leaves Andhra with a mountain to climb
The southpaw helps Hyderabad declare its second innings at 306 for seven; Andhra, chasing a mammoth 398, has already lost two wickets for seven runs
Palaniswami questions Vijays silence over arrest of TVK functionary in narcotics seizure
He draws attention to the fact that the seizure was by the Centres Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and says the TVK-led government should be ashamed of this fact
CPI(M) seeks Presidents intervention to ensure withdrawal of Census Rule amendments
M.A. Baby questions impartiality and confidentiality under expanded pool of enumerators; warns against use of Census for surveillance or citizenship determination
Dalit outfit demands apology from Kumaraswamy over remarks against Priyank Kharge
The Karnataka State Scheduled Caste Right Communities Federation has condemned Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamys alleged derogatory remarks against Home Minister Priyank Kharge and demanded that he tender a public apology.
Namakkal Corporation urges patta land owners to remove Prosopis juliflora
Man arrested for murder of woman in Perundurai
Arrest Will Make Them Stronger: Annamalai Backs Questions Raised By CJP, Slams Delhi Police
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai backed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and questioned the Delhi Polices handling of the case against its leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. He warned that prolonged judicial custody could strengthen the leaders rather than weaken them and raised concerns about the rule of law. On delimitation, Annamalai said the Centre must ensure transparency and fairness so southern states are not disadvantaged for controlling population growth. While calling delimitation necessary to improve parliamentary representation, he criticised the absence of a promised 50% increase in representation in the proposed Bill. Annamalai urged the Centre to explain its plans clearly, consult all political parties and build consensus on a fair formula for an exercise that could shape political representation for decades.
Hat-trick Hero Sai Spins TN To Emphatic Win
Having conceded the first-innings lead against Rajasthan in their season opener, Tamil Nadu desperately needed a strong response. With rain threatening to disrupt their first home fixture, the hosts delivered the kind of performance they had been looking for, working well as a unit to collect seven points, including a bonus point for the innings win
Trader held in Vellore for selling gutka
Gang held in Ranipet for killing labourer
Applications invited for VITEEE 2027
Indian scientists identify Martian analogue sites
Researchers added that identifying terrestrial analogue sites has become a pressing requirementin the era of intense planetary explorationsince recent studies demonstratedthat orbital data alone cannot fully characterise Martian minerals.
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Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities? | In Focus Podcast
Nivedita Krishna and Bhumika Modh discuss barriers, inclusivity scope, and accessible city design.
We have moved the Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing, Ratna Singh, CJPs legal head, said
Garbage dumped on road near Koodal Alagar Temple
Sanjay Raut warns of growing anarchy over police action against Tricolour march
Festival waste piles up on roads in Erode
Ranji Trophy: Hat-trick hero Sai Kishore bowls TN to innings win
The 29-year-old claims six wickets while fellow left-arm spinner Ajith Ram scalps four as Uttarakhand gets bundled out for 113 shortly after lunch on the third day; the home team skipper finishes with career-best match figures of 10 for 74
IMF releases economic outlook, CMRL payoff case updates, and more: The week in 5 charts
Over the past week, the International Monetary Fund released its economic growth outlook, Starlinks Elon Musk accused oligarchs of interfering in the grant of government regulatory approvals and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from the past week.
A consultation with two dozen climate researchers and an analysis of temperatures worldwide for for every hour since 1960 has yielded a new concept
Jailer 2: Why Moorthy Anna is our spirit animal
Thanks to his one-liners and antics, Namo Narayanas Moorthy in Jailer 2 has already become an internet sensation, with memes calling him the spirit animal we all need to take inspiration from
Karnataka BJP State chief B.Y. Vijayendra predicts internal rebellion in ruling Congress
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is trying to point an accusing finger at the Centre to divert public attention, says Karnataka BJP president
India marks Dasara burnings and Durga immersions | In pictures
From idol immersions to Ravana effigy burnings, visuals from across the country as communities mark the end of Navratri with Dasara, Vijayadashami and Durga Puja festivities
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming
Watch: Can changing your religion carry forward your caste reservation benefits?
Supreme Court rules converts to non-Hindu faiths cannot retain prior caste reservation benefits.
Mangaluru Dasara procession to begin at 4 p.m. on October 21, end at 6 a.m. on October 22
Mangaluru city police issue traffic advisory in view of all night procession
Government school teacher in Villupuram fosters scientific temper among rural students
At Kangeyanur Panchayat Union Middle School near Villupuram, science teacher Maria Joseph has spent nearly two decades creating opportunities for students to kindle their interest in science.
Medical interns resume strike in J&K government hospitals over stipend hike
Demand increase from 12,300 to 30,000; refuse to call off agitation without official order
Watch: Delhi: 30-foot cockroach effigy to be burnt at Pitampura Dussehra celebrations
A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran at the Dussehra celebrations organised by the Shri Keshav Ramleela Committee in Pitampura, Delhi. Organisers say the effigy symbolises filth and aims to promote cleanliness. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra is expected to perform the burning ritual.
Address problems faced by tenant farmers, association pleads with State govt.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University builds farm pond to recycle wastewater from its hostels
NIT-T hosts conference on next generation materials
