Sugarcane farmers end rasta roko, launch march to Hubballi seeking justice
They announce that they are stopping the road blockade in public interest
FRA title holders await clarity on an additional 50 days of work under new rural jobs law
No notification yet on whether Forest Rights Act beneficiaries will continue to receive additional employment entitlement provided under MGNREGA
50,000 crore sanctioned for infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh: Narayana
Municipal Administration Minister says all projects stalled by previous government have been resumed; underground drainage works worth 800 crore in Nellore to be completed by June 12, 2027, with tap connections to every household and Sangam Barrage water supply by year-end
Control rooms to be set up across Konaseema for local body elections
IIMB and IIT Kanpur join hands to accelerate Deep-Tech startups
Government college teachers to protest against new pension scheme on October 15
They oppose the governments decision to restrict interim pension for employees with 10 to 18 years of service to 10,000
79-year-old woman strangled to death at home ; 16 sovereigns of gold stolen
Police suspect murder for gain in Karalam; assailant allegedly used victims sari to strangle her and sprinkled chilli powder inside the house
Scams, price hikes have become Congress govt.s guarantees, says C.T. Ravi
It is diverting attention from controversies involving MUDA and Valmiki corporation scam and KPSC irregularities, instead of addressing them
Karnataka will strengthen finances of local bodies: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Government to frame guidelines for Peoples Plan; proposes ward-level meetings and GST revenue share for local bodies
Four-day YogaDasara gets under way in Mysuru
Three-day meet on challenges posed by infectious diseases begins at MAHE
APPSC issues notification for filling posts in various departments
Process of online applications begins on November 2; posts to be filled are spread across departments such as Engineering, Mines and Geology, Excise and Prohibition, Transport, among others
Ramesh Jarkiholi calls on Siddaramaiah
Tamil Nadu Unveils Schedule for 2027 Board Examinations Starting March 3
Tamil Nadu announces the timetable for 2027 board exams, with Plus Two practicals starting in February and results expected in May. Tamil Nadu Unveils Schedule for 2027 Board Examinations Starting March 3
Police felicitate three Samaritans who rescued girl pushed into Hussainsagar
Association of schools also seeks a national protocol for determination of Per Child Expenditure
Cybersecurity workshop for micro, small and medium enterprises held in Bengaluru
Government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts joined the event to discuss emerging cyber threats, regulatory compliance and measures to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness among MSMEs.
Govt. to roll out National Electricity Data Sharing framework in October: Power Secretary
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal added that a data governance committee would also be set up at the national level which would be headed by Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority.
Farmers led by BRS leaders stage protest at canal regulator in Choppadandi, seek SRSP water release
Startup TN Chairman inaugurates incubation centre at Thiagarajar College in Madurai
The Prime Minister's office said the discussion covered ongoing efforts to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation
Nellore SP identifies sensitive villages ahead of local body polls
Ajitha Vejendla directs police to strengthen security, monitor trouble-makers and prevent a recurrence of election-related clashes
Local body polls: Guntur Municipality announces reservations for 76 wards
Vangaveeti Radhakrishna joins Jana Sena Party
JSP president Pawan Kalyan welcomes him into the party and asks him to make efforts to realise the partys ideals
Congress to hold massive public meeting in Telangana after Dasara: TPCC chief Mahesh Goud
Rising rice prices spur anxiety in Visakhapatnam
2 motors of Narlapur PH of Palamuru-Rangareddy LIS switched on for drinking water
It has the worlds largest capacity pumps of 145 MW each to be used in a LI project anywhere
Sugarcane farmers take protest to other towns in Belagavi district
Farmers in Gokak, Mudalagi, Gurlapur, Munnolli and other villages and towns began rasta roko on nearby roads as part of the protest
Ranji Trophy: Bengal Thrash Delhi, Haryana Prevail; Karnataka, J&K Settle For Draws
Debutant Ankur Paul: Bengal opened their 2026-27 campaign in the Ranji Trophy with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Delhi, while Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets as the opening round of the domestic first-class tournament concluded on Wednesday. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir were saved by rain after a dramatic second-innings collapse against Madhya Pradesh, while Karnataka fought back against Andhra to secure a draw. Bengals bowlers dismissed Delhi for 277 in their second innings before the visitors chased down the target of 89 in just 15.3 overs to collect six points from their Group C encounter. Pradipta Pramanik claimed three wickets for 72 runs, while Amir Gani and Sumanta Gupta picked up two wickets each. Debutant Ankur Paul scored 38, and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran remained unbeaten on 34 to guide Bengal to victory. Haryana, meanwhile, completed their chase of 71 in 18.1 overs after resuming at 26/3 on the final day. Himanshu Rana scored 37, while Dheeru Singh remained unbeaten on 24 as the pair added 51 runs to secure the Group D victory. Haryana had taken a 43-run first-innings lead before bowling Himachal Pradesh out for 113 in their second innings, with Anshul Kamboj claiming four wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir suffered a dramatic collapse against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar, slipping to 12/5 while chasing a challenging target after the visitors declared 249/6 in their second innings. J&K recovered to 88/7, but rain and bad weather stopped play, allowing the hosts to escape defeat. Madhya Pradesh earned three points for their 76-run first-innings lead. Karnataka also had to settle for a draw against Andhra in Group B after conceding a 144-run first-innings lead. Andhra posted 418 in reply to Karnatakas 274, but the visitors fought back through a determined second innings, declaring at 337/9 with veteran Karun Nair playing a key role. Andhra finished at 104/4, earning three points against Karnatakas one. In other Group A results, Baroda defeated Goa by an innings and 135 runs after posting 472/8 declared and dismissing their opponents for 199 and 138. Mahesh Pithiya took five wickets in Goas first innings, while Bhargav Bhatt claimed four in the second. Vidarbha beat Puducherry by 160 runs after setting a target of 291. Vidarbha defeated Puducherry by 160 runs in another Group A fixture. After scoring 428 in their first innings and declaring at 175/3 in the second, Vidarbha bowled Puducherry out for 313 and 130. Maharashtra began their Group C campaign with a 127-run victory over Services in New Delhi. Prithvi Shaw scored 70 off 73 balls, while Ankit Bawne made a major contribution with the bat as Maharashtra posted 333 in their first innings. Services managed 227 in reply, and despite Maharashtra being dismissed for 141 in their second innings, the visitors were bowled out for 120 while chasing 248. In another Group B fixture, Saurashtra took three points after securing an 80-run first-innings lead over Chhattisgarh. Ravindra Jadeja scored 102 and later claimed three wickets as Chhattisgarh were dismissed for 312 in response to Saurashtras 392. Saurashtra then reached 229/1 declared in their second innings, with Chirag Jani scoring an unbeaten century, before the match ended in a draw. Punjab also secured three points against Assam in a drawn Group B encounter. Assam scored 373 in their first innings, but Punjab responded with 478/6 declared to take a 105-run lead. Debutant Vihaan Malhotra scored 103, while Emanjot Singh Chahal remained unbeaten on 114 to help Punjab recover from a middle-order collapse. Assam finished at 157/6 in their second innings. Jharkhand earned three points against Kerala in Group C after building a sizeable first-innings lead. Jharkhand scored 587, with centuries from Shikhar Mohan, captain Virat Singh and Aditya Singh. Kerala replied with 395, with Abhishek P. Nair scoring 126, but failed to avoid the follow-on. Kerala were 62/2 in their second innings when the match ended in a draw. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Uttarakhand took three points after securing a first-innings lead against Railways in another drawn fixture. Uttarakhand scored 470, while Railways were bowled out for 278. Railways reached 272/4 in their second innings before the match ended. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Sugarcane growers demand higher incentive, share in profits from byproducts
Farmers from Bidar, Yadgir and Vijayapura districts stage a road blockade at Ram Mandir Circle in Kalaburagi
72-year-old Hyderabad woman loses 2.2 crore in digital arrest scam
Every household benefiting from welfare schemes: Bhatti
Authorities move to rein in speed on accident-hit MC Road stretch
Neelakurinji season concludes in Chokramudy and Korandakkad
An active bloom is set to unfold at the higher elevations at Meesapulimala, which is likely to open to visitors starting next week.
30 vehicle operators booked for ferrying school students without authorisation
Palakkad book fair from Oct 16 to 18
Writer Vaishakhan will inaugurate the fair at 10 a.m. on Friday
Rajasthan BJP chief targets Gehlot over delimitation, questions Congress unity
Mr. Rathore alleged that Mr. Gehlot has been making statements on half-baked information on the women's reservation and the proposed increase in Lok Sabha and Assembly seats
Aravana production resumes at Sabarimala
The unit will initially produce around 1.5 lakh tins a day, with output expected to rise to around 3.5 lakh tins daily after October 20. At full capacity, the plant can produce between 3.25 lakh and 3.65 lakh tins a day, TDB said.
Woman arrested for breaking into house, snatching gold chain from nonagenarian
Tiruchi Corporation strengthens dengue prevention measures ahead of monsoon
Years of waiting for Ilayangudi aspirants as new multi-purpose library remains closed
MP asks BSNL to set up mobile towers at 39 sites in Udupi district
Two women struck dead by lightning near Ilayangudi
Man, who attacked BJP man, arrested
Sivaganga police arrest five under Goondas Act in double murder case
Wild boar menace grows due to shortage of licensed shooters in Kozhikode district
Heads of grama panchayats say they have to wait for long periods for shooters to become available to address farmers grievances, while a shortage of funds to meet the expenses of empanelled shooters adds to the difficulties faced by local bodies
State-level MSME exhibition showcases GI and ODOP products in Madurai
Vidyut Jammwal on playing Dhalsim in Street Fighter
Man arrested for swindling 40 lakh in coaching centre deal
Mining project threatens future of rare Jeypore ground gecko
Just four individuals of the endangered Jeypore ground gecko have been documented in the past year in Odishas Balda hills, the site of a proposed bauxite mine that resident Adivasis have also protested for two years, asserting it is their ancestral land
Starlink, Jio and the battle for Indias satellite internet | In Focus Podcast
In this episode, we explore the MuskAmbani feud, Starlinks delayed India launch, satellite internet regulation, market competition, and the potential implications for Jio Platforms upcoming IPO.
Abhijeet Dipke called for the gathering in Connaught Place at 5 p.m.; CJP call comes after Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody for allegedly violating their peace bonds and trespassing into Jantar Mantar
McIlroy speaks of desire to win Race to Dubai
Northeast Monsoon may trigger wet spell in Andhra Pradesh till October 19
Light to moderate showers and isolated heavy rainfall are likely across the three regions of Andhra Pradesh from October 16 to 19, say weather experts
Cardiology dept. in Kozhikode MCH in need of critical care
Though the sanctioned permanent staff strength of doctors is 14, only eight are on the rolls, and one of them has been sent on a working arrangement basis to the Government MCH, Wayanad
AIADMK leader Palaniswami criticizes Tamil Nadu government for high electricity costs, alleging artificial shortages and corruption. Tamil Nadus Electricity Crisis Sparks Political Controversy as Palaniswami Accuses Government of Mismanagement
Monsoon likely to arrive over T.N. on October 15, bringing relief from warm weather
Northeast monsoon is expected to bring fairly widespread rainfall over the State till October 20, putting an end to the extended spell of soaring temperatures in interior districts
Congress government can have a third CM, says Vijayendra
Protests in Delhis outskirts will be far from the earshot of ordinary citizens and the corridors of power, diminishing their impact, plea says; notes that no SOPs have been laid out for alternative venues
Two GESCOM engineers caught accepting bribe in Shorapur
The accused officials demanded gratification to approve and sanction paperwork for work previously executed by the complainant
Ktaka: Four, including three women, arrested for smuggling 1.6 kg gold
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai by strapping gold bars to their feet to evade detection. Officials seized 28 gold biscuits weighing around 1.6 kg, valued at about Rs 2.6 crore, from the accused. They also confiscated 13 mobile phones and eight laptops during the operation. According to sources, the Customs sleuths acted on intelligence inputs and profiling of the passengers suspected to be involved in the smuggling racket. The officials intercepted the four accused near the exit of Terminal 2 and conducted a search. During the inspection, the officials recovered the gold bars, which had allegedly been concealed and strapped to the feet of the accused. The unusual method was reportedly adopted to avoid detection during routine airport checks and facilitate the illegal transportation of gold out of the airport. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused are allegedly part of a gold smuggling gang operating from Chennai. All four are residents of Vyasarpadi in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The accused have been identified as Ramjan Begum Sirajuddin, Nasreen Banu Sirajuddin, Hairun Fathima Sirajuddin and Asharuddin Chelladurai. Investigators found that Nasreen Banu and Hairun Fathima are sisters and are related to the other accused. The four had arrived in Bengaluru from Dubai and allegedly attempted to smuggle the 28 gold biscuits into the country. The seizure of gold worth Rs 2.6 crore, along with the electronic devices, has prompted further investigation into the suspected smuggling network and the possible involvement of other persons. The Customs Department has registered a case against the accused under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation is under way to establish the source of the gold, the role of the accused and whether the gang had been involved in similar smuggling operations in the past.
Kadapa police seize 70 red sanders logs worth 81 lakh, arrest eight
Logs concealed among 643 coffee powder cartons; three vehicles worth part of 1.30 crore haul seized, says SP
Karnataka generates record 2.04 crore person-days of rural employment since July
Raichur tops districts with 24 lakh person-days; 87,164 new job cards issued this year
Short films screened as part of Shivamogga Dasara
Palaniswami alleges mega corruption in TVKs power purchase
AIADMK leader questions the governments purchase of 4,400 MW from private companies at 35 a unit, after cancelling agreements entered into by the previous DMK government for purchase at 11 to 20 a unit over corruption allegations
Media should uphold ethical values, says M. Mohan Alva
VACB constitutes SITs for CMRL-Exalogic corruption cases
108 ambulance workers defer strike after talks with Health Department
Staff to continue services; seek annual pay revision, uniform wages and 50 lakh compensation for employees who die on duty or suffer permanent disability
Madurais Rajini Temple showcases a Rajinikanth-themed kolu
Shri Arulmigu Rajini Kovil in Thirumangalam near Madurai features a 23-step kolu showcasing stills of actor Rajinikanth. The highlight is a life-size still from Jailer 2
Limiting warming to 1.8 degree C could prevent loss of 1.89 billion years of healthy life: Analysis
The commission put forth a framework to inform action before harm becomes embedded -- create and fund threat-ready health systems, increase investment in innovation and reassess threats regularly and independently
District Social Welfare Office conducts digital, financial literacy programme for senior citizens
Man arrested for damaging mosque property in Kodambakkam
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi meets ultimate hero McIlroy
From flying under the radar to flying high Chess Olympiad gold medallist Savithri Shris story
The Chennai GM took the chess world by storm in her maiden Olympiad appearance, winning individual gold on the reserve board and helping India bag team bronze
DR Congo Ebola vaccine trial to begin within weeks: WHO
Ervebo, a vaccine approved for use against the more common Zaire strain of Ebola, will go through a full-scale human trial in the DRC to see if it offers any cross-protection against Bundibugyo
Archery Premier League: All set for the second season
Recurve champion Kumkum Mohod staying grounded as she targets the LA Games gold
A Virat Kohli fangirl, the Amravati, Maharashtra, based girl wants to meet the cricket star as she likes his discipline and hard work
Hot-air balloon operations banned at a tourism centre if Idukki
Order highlight that sudden fluctuations in wind speed and direction could cause balloons to drift off course and strike power lines, posing severe risks including electrocution and fire accidents.
Medvedev beats longtime rival Tsitsipas and advances to Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
Daniil Medvedev is back in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after getting the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the latest chapter of their often-combustible longtime rivalry
Water level in Mettur dam stands at 59.13 feet
Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Bombay HC and Mumbai civil court with caveats
Both the father and son moved the courts with their caveats on October 7, as per official records
Focus on reviving Karez system for groundwater recharge in Bidar
Yuva Team seeks integrated development of Naubad-Aliabad Karez system
TTD refutes social media claims of agarbathi shortage
TTD says 1.30 lakh packs in stock; production continues under extended contract with Bengaluru-based firm until October 31, 2026
BRS using voice tampering and AI-generated images to malign Congress leaders: Chamala
ABVP seeks action against ACP for slapping student
Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy says St. Agnes College had lodged a complaint against the ABVP and the police took legal action to prevent a breach of peace
Yemens Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
The Houthis say they have been retaliating for the kingdoms backing of Yemeni government forces in the Yemen war that restarted last month
Spotlighting maternal health: why care after delivery is crucial
Health initiatives and family support rightly focus on newborns, but this often leaves the mothers medical needs sidelined. Comprehensive follow-up care for mothers, incorporated into visits for the newborn, can go a long way toward maternal recovery
