Namakkal Corporation Commissioner inspects facilities provided to UGSS workers
Former Nellimerla MLA Appalanaidu joins TDP
Over 2,200 police drafted for Tirupati election duty across five urban bodies
Digital life certificate campaign in Salem Railway Division
Fake currency racket busted in Visakhapatnam, four held
Senior police officers take out foot patrols in busy market areas in view of Deepavali
Free child-care training programme for women in Visakhapatnam
Man, accused of secretly filming woman on Namma Metro, questioned
A police officer investigating the case told The Hindu that the accused had obtained anticipatory bail but had been directed by the magistrate to cooperate with the investigation.
Germans to join Europe's youth protest wave
In Germany, about 150,000 people have so far registered to turn out on October 31 in around 30 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Cologne, for protests led by a group dubbed GenZ regelt! (Gen Z has got this!).
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay raises upper age limit for government jobs by 5 years
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has raised the upper age limit for direct recruitment to government jobs by five years, offering relief to thousands of aspirants. The revised limits vary by recruitment category, post and reservation status, and will remain in force for five years from October 30, 2026.
Vice-President offers prayers at Meenakshi Temple
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, Russia says
There was no immediate comment from Ukraine
Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure
The closure of Novaya Gazeta one of the last outlets to openly criticise Russia's offensive marks a new low in Moscow's campaign against dissenting voices that gained speed after the Kremlin sent troops into its neighbour in 2022
Tambaram City Police launch Smart Khaki Beat System with 73 motorcycles
Manisha wins historic World title
Maharajas College witnesses high drama as SFI activists question Minister Roji amid convocation meet
SFI activists allegedly disrupted the meet soon after the Minister completed his inaugural address seeking answers from him about the suspension of 16 students of Sanskrit varsity, Kalady
IRDAI upgrades business analytics platform for health covers
Victim of crime should never become victim of process: Madras High Court Chief Justice
Legal and administrative procedures must never inflict fresh trauma on those who are really broken, they must offer immediate support, public care, and unconditional dignity, Justice Dharmadhikari said
ACT: India extends winning run, seals spot in the semifinals
Malaysia also advances to the last-four stage with a third win on the row
Seeman hints at accepting the support of DMK and AIADMK in Ambasamudram byelection
At an interaction with journalists at Pasumpon after paying tributes to Muthuramalinga Thevar, he wondered why he should not accept their support when he had been yearning for an election victory for long
Authority of officials who appealed against inclusion of names in Bengal SIR under lens
The officials who filed appeals against the inclusion of the 16.10 lakh voters may not have had the authority to do so under the Representation of the People Act; according to the Act, the CEO/DEO/ERO/AERO are the authorities with respect to electoral rolls
Election campaign draws to a close in Tirupati district
Supreme Court asks Centre to take measures against online misuse of court feeds
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submits that suggestions from various High Courts and other stakeholders have been received and forwarded to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
DVAC arrests Sanitary Inspector for graft
Sun Pharma Q2 profit plunges 36% on exceptional charges despite revenue growth
Excluding the exceptional items, adjusted net profit stood at 3,162 crore.
Uttarakhand chopper crash: Pilot and five passengers killed near Joshimath
Updating electoral records a continuing process, says Supreme Court
Bench finds it unnecessary to formally extend deadline for re-verification of Special Intensive Revision in Keralam
Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security
Marches were held in dozens of cities up and down the country, including in Bologna, Genoa, Naples, and Turin where a few minor skirmishes between protesters and riot police occurred at the start of the protest
Scottish police probe Andrew, Epstein stay at royal castle: U.K. media
Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, is believed to have visited the British monarch's estate in northeast Scotland in 1999 along with his jailed ex-girlfriend and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell
Sugarcane farmers call for Karnataka bandh today
We will also start a Jail Bharo protest on Sunday, says farmers leader Chunappa Pujeri
19-year-old youth murders mother in Dharmapuri
BJP leaders rationalising Chinese actions, says Congress after Arunachal CMs remarks
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says Mr. Khandus remarks contradicted his earlier dismissal of reports of Chinese incursions in Taksing and came a week after the ITBP chief confirmed face-offs at several locations in the State
Supreme Court seeks report from ECI on Form 7 misuse allegations
Election Commission says it did not accept any Form 7s filed in violation of norms in U.P.; poll officials took prompt corrective steps, it says after Congress MP alleges widespread fraud during SIR
Cooperative supermarkets to sell packets with 10 essential commodities for 200
The packets will include chana dal, moong dal, red chillies, dhaniya, garlic, and saunf
Two persons killed as autorickshaw collides with lorry in East Godavari
Uttam warns rice millers, traders against hoarding, black-marketing
He says ceiling 66 per kg fixed for commonly consumed BPT rice
Takshashila University conducts Induction ceremony for MBBS students
Cuddalore Collector inspects development works in Chidambaram
Ex-deputy speaker urges police to probe alleged defamation campaign on social media
The Hindu finds hundreds of applications seeking to delete Muslim voters from Delhis Mustafabad electoral rolls during the SIR, despite the voters continuing to live at their registered addresses. Our correspondent Suruchi Kumari reports.
In defence of democracy: Keralams cultural icons band together with Gen Z in Thrissur
In a powerful show of intergenerational solidarity, cultural icons hand over the National Flag and Constitution to students at a gathering in Thrissur in support of the Jantar Mantar protests
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu says eligible farmer families will receive 20,000 in annual assistance, with the latest release taking cumulative support to 17,789.80 crore
BJP slams Congress over Delhi Chalo terming it an attack on democracy
It is only an attempt to foment anarchy across the country, says partys Rajya Sabha member and national vice-president M. Nagaraju
Chola-era bronze alloy idols of Lord Nataraja, Goddess Sivakami unearthed in Nagapattinam
These discoveries provide crucial archaeological evidence for understanding the religious practices, art and history of metal sculpture in Nagapattinam during the Chola period
Association demands holding of public grievance meetings in Puducherry
Keralam govt. reshuffles Principals in government arts and science colleges
Will not enforce circular on hospital medicine price disclosure for now: Karnataka government to HC
The circular mandates that all hospital pharmacies disclose the landing base/purchase price and maximum retail price of medicines, medical devices and consumables on bills.
Inspector who died in helicopter crash was from Belagavi
Arun Salunke left for Uttarakhand with his friends last week
Bolsonaro's getaway plane paid for from U.S. bank: Airline
Following the vote, the 45-year-old snuck out of Brazil via Argentina and Ecuador in a cloak-and-dagger operation, after being ordered to surrender his passports due to several ongoing investigations against him
Converting science into services must be priority: MoES Secretary Srinivasa Kumar
U.P. CM prioritised his home turf over 2 Varanasi seats in MLC polls: Akhilesh
As per the final tally, declared on Thursday afternoon, of the 11 U.P. Legislative Council seats that went to the polls on October 23, the BJP won six while the SP raised its tally from the previous MLC polls by two
Anura Dissanayake running to stay in the same place
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in two years in office, has ensured stability to Sri Lankan economy but he has a lot to accomplish in terms of political reforms
TDP steps up door-to-door campaign in minority- dominated areas of Vizianagaram
Cyberabad Moves 2026 to turn traffic data into solutions
With 74 critical junctions identified for redevelopment and new studies on public transport and one-way systems, Cyberabad is seeking solutions beyond simply managing traffic
International agricultural event to focus on climate resilience
The event will bring researchers, farmers, governments, start-ups and businesses from around the world to New Delhi
Cheranalloor car crash: Kaliraj denies intervening in probe, CM visits victims family
Mahesh Kumar terms the reports that the judge of a district court, who is the father of the minor who allegedly drove the luxury car involved in the incident, had called him after the accident baseless.
Upalokayuktha calls for honesty during Vigilance Awareness Week in Mysuru
TVK govt. will complete its full term, Vijay will come back to power: Vaiko
TVK govt. unable to control price rise: Edappadi Palaniswami
Quantum tech can help solve complex problems: Jnan Yalla
Qiskit Fall Fest inaugurated at Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi
Indian Super League: Mohun Bagan faces Punjab, set for a litmus test
Special bus service arranged between Burliyar and Coonoor for students, public
Soujanya murder case: Chetan Singh Rathor appointed as new SIT chief
Salem Corporation desilting waterbodies to ensure free flow of rainwater
Call for ban on high-decibel firecrackers near the Nilgiris forests
Stalin, political leaders pay homage to Muthuramalinga Thevars statue in Madurai
Pensioners can submit life certificates through postmen
Candidates receive family support as campaigning draws to a close in Vizianagaram
Salem man stabs three relatives in land dispute
Gujarat doctor duped of Rs 1.50 crore over 8 years; retired professor among three held from UP
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 30 (IANS) Three persons, including a 64-year-old retired professor, have been arrested for allegedly cheating a senior citizen doctor of around Rs 1.50 crore over eight years by promising refunds on insurance policies, with the police tracing the accused to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh using a single mobile number that had since been switched off. The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell said on Friday that the accused had posed as representatives of the Insurance Ombudsman and persuaded the complainant to purchase around 15 insurance policies in 2018. After gaining his trust, they allegedly contacted him over the last two to three years, claiming that the money invested in his policies could be refunded if he paid various charges. The complainant was allegedly made to transfer money in small instalments of Rs 10,000, Rs 15,000, Rs 25,000 and other amounts. Over the period from 2018 to 2026, he lost approximately Rs 1,50,33,004 (Rs 1.50 crore), police said. The complainant approached the cybercrime police around two to three months ago. Investigators examined the mobile numbers from which he had received calls and WhatsApp messages and conducted technical analysis of their call detail records. A team subsequently spent a week in Ghaziabad tracing the accused on the basis of a single calling number, which had become inactive. The arrested accused have been identified as Atulkumar Sharma (64), a retired professor who holds BSc and MBA degrees and had worked at IMT College; Mahesh Sharma (43), who has worked in vehicle loan arrangements, electricity meter reading and as a salesman for an Ayurvedic medicine company; and Sonu Thakur (32), a Class 12 pass-out who had previously worked as a telecaller at a call centre. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Cell) Bishakha Jain, Atulkumar allegedly arranged SIM cards and bank accounts by approaching financially needy people on the pretext of helping them obtain gas connections. He got accounts opened in their names and retained the SIM cards, net banking credentials, passwords and bank kits before passing the SIM cards to Mahesh Sharma, she said. Mahesh allegedly forwarded the SIM cards and bank account details to Sonu Thakur, who used different mobile handsets to contact insurance policyholders and demand money on the pretext of processing refunds. Jain said, Sonu had worked in the call centre operations of insurance companies since 2018 and was familiar with the process of obtaining policyholder data. During searches, police recovered around 70 pages of printed Excel sheets containing insurance policyholders' details. The sheets had markings indicating which people had already been contacted and which were yet to be approached. The accused used these sheets to identify and call different victims. They would tell them that if they wanted their insurance policy money back, they would have to deposit a certain amount towards charges, Jain added. The money deposited by victims was withdrawn through the bank accounts arranged by Atulkumar. He allegedly retained 35 to 50 per cent of the withdrawn amount as commission and passed the rest to Mahesh, who kept another 15 to 20 per cent before transferring the remaining amount to Sonu. Police recovered nine mobile phones, 42 cheque books, 17 passbooks, 90 debit cards, 25 SIM cards of different companies, around 80 empty SIM card trays and Rs 28,740 in cash from Atulkumar. Two mobile phones were seized from Mahesh. From Sonu, police recovered three mobile phones, Rs 1.77 lakh in cash and 70 printouts containing policyholder details. Investigators also identified 47 bank accounts linked to Atulkumar on the basis of the cheque books and passbooks recovered from his residence. A check of these accounts on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) revealed 73 complaints registered across 15 states, involving alleged online fraud of approximately Rs 33.10 lakh. Telangana accounted for the highest number of complaints at 15, followed by Tamil Nadu with 14, Maharashtra with seven, Karnataka and Goa with six each, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan with five each, and Bihar with four. Gujarat accounted for three complaints, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh two each, while Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Tripura had one complaint each. The complaints could involve other cyber fraud groups as well, as such gangs were suspected of sharing policyholder data, DCP Bishakha Jain said. She said insurance policy frauds of this nature were frequently reported from Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, where different groups allegedly exchanged data to target policyholders. The case has been registered under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2008. The police have advised insurance policyholders not to respond to unsolicited calls promising bonuses or refunds on policies and to verify such claims directly with the insurance company.
Sale of grocery kits priced at 200 launched
The packages will be sold through 128 selected outlets across the State, including cooperative wholesale stores, primary cooperative stores, and cooperative marketing societies
Andhra Pradesh SEC gears up for polls in 100 Urban Local Bodies on November 1
36,351 police personnel, drones and CCTV cameras deployed to ensure peaceful polling; 400-plus flying squads to enforce Model Code of Conduct; counting of votes on November 3
Government plans balanced urban growth beyond Bengaluru, as demography shifts
The proportion of Karnatakas population living in urban areas is expected to increase from the present 46% to 70% by 2047
BJP-JD(S) accused of playing politics over Yathindras remarks about erstwhile royal family
Special court reserves orders on Central Crime Branchs petition for custody of Anbil Mahesh
It adjourns the case to November 2.The investigating officer submits that the police must establish the movement of the alleged proceeds of the offence, examine the assets of Mr. Poyyamozhi and his family
Keralam Home Minister cautions police officers against opposing Operation Toofan
Ramesh Chennithala said the initiative has received massive public support
BoB posts record Q2 profit of 6,532-cr on 96% surge in non-interest income
Asset quality improved, with gross non-performing assets (GNPA) declining to 1.78% from 2.16% a year ago.
Railway police arrest four for robbery in Salem
Teacher held for kidnapping minor girl
Crime Branch alleges deliberate manipulation in Kerala PSC examination
Irregularities in the State Planning Board exam were carried out with the knowledge of officials, including P. Satheesh, former deputy secretary of PSC, say police in his remand report
DGP appreciates autorickshaw driver who helped in search for missing boy
The police said the boy from Krishnagiri district left home after a disagreement with his parents
Prakasam SP flags off Run for Unity in Ongole
Reference date for population census will be 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027; census will not be held in Manipur, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and J&K
Cybersecurity awareness session held at Govt. Cyberpark
The session focussed on how cyberattacks occur in real-world situations, even as deepfake scams are assuming menacing proportions.
A.P. releases 9.86 crore to upgrade 16 de-addiction centres
Three government hospitals in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Kadapa to be developed as specialised Centres of Excellence offering advanced addiction treatment and rehabilitation services
Polluting vehicles remain unchecked despite strict PUC norms
Emissions containing pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter, which can adversely affect human health, remain a concern despite initiatives by the State and Union governments to promote electric vehicles through attractive financing schemes and subsidies.
