Marginalised Yanadi and Chenchu communities in Andhra Pradesh struggle for land
Caught in a cycle of landlessness, insecure housing, precarious livelihoods, and neglect, the Yanadi and Chenchu settlements in Andhra Pradesh remain highly marginalised. Despite government welfare schemes, a stark gap persists between their living conditions and surrounding urban areas
How wealth shapes our view of artificial intelligence
Per capita income, it turns out, may be the single best predictors of how a population feels about AI
CEC row LIVE: CJP, Congress to organise separate protests today
CJP's Dipke demanded that the CEC appointment process be transparent, and said there should be involvement of civil society
Bumpy Ride: Private bus sector in Keralam staring at a crisis
While the Priyadarshini free travel scheme has brought cheers to women passengers in Keralam, it has dealt a body blow to the private bus sector, which has already been struggling from dwindling revenues and high operational costs
Karnatakas drive to green data centres
Karnatakas new Sustainable Data Centre Policy 20262031 targets to attain a cumulative data centre capacity of 1 GW (1,000 MW) by 2031 and incentivises adoption of renewable energy and treated water
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
U.K.-Iranian man held over U.K. airbase incident
Britain gave the U.S. the greenlight to use RAF Fairford for defensive strikes against Iran
EVs in top gear, cross 3-lakh mark for 4th month in a row
Mudhal VC aims to nurture D2C startups from TN; To back 20 startups
Bihar Flood: Fresh breach in the embankment in Saran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary saidthe government is fully alert over rising river levels; however, the next 48 hours arecrucial.
With the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) limiting the crowd strength to a manageable 5000 in the stadium, those who sit in the stands are monitored to ensure the history is not repeated.
Should the EC take action against those filing forms for mass deletions?
Vedanta Copper plans $2.3 billion capex, Tamil Nadu smelter restart back on agenda
Vedanta Copper announced plans to invest $2.3 billion over three to four years to increase its output. The company aims to produce 500,000 tonnes of copper in India and 500,000 tonnes in Saudi Arabia. Officials are in advanced discussions to potentially restart the Tuticorin smelter, which has been inactive since 2018. If approved, they will invest $250 million to refurbish and restart this facility to enhance operations.
Gandhijis many ways of understanding genius
The word genius offers a window into the Mahatmas assessment of people and events
DU students hold march against sexual violence, demand safer campuses
The woman-only march saw over 500 participants seeking functional internal complaints cells, better street lighting and greater accountability in dealing with complaints of sexual harassment
Gandhijis unfinished work on the world stage
Had the Mahatma lived, his message of non-violence might have travelled further and shaped global movements
Government revises FASTag guidelines for Divyangjan category
Earlier, guidelines mandated renewal of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan on an annual basis.
Hindu College Staff Association flags lapses in administration, urges DU V-C to take over
Chennai traffic police hold helmet awareness rally
A reflection on two songs and their nationalisms
Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries
Tamil Nadu to get four more weather radars in next few years: IMD
Pfizer-Sankar Foundation eye camp screens 1,113 patients
TNPDCL works out modalities for engaging private manpower agencies to read electricity meters
Food and beverages industry maintaining a growth rate of 10% annually
10 government hospital mortuaries across T.N. to be strengthened at a cost of 8 crore
UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor
Two held in 1,417-cr. investment fraud case
Unique Exports and associated entities mobilised funds from 35,759 investors on promise of high returns from agricultural exports, says ED
Redeployment plan could reduce doctor posts in government hospitals: association
NGO alleges fraud in affiliation process of private teacher education colleges
Varsity officials raise concern over plan to build memorial on University Union Grounds
Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sports and physical education activities
Asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Tehran if it was behind the attack, Mr. Trump said, Oh they'll be hit, very hard, don't worry.
Eight arrested for financial fraud in Puducherry
Book on the Ramayana and the Yogasutras launched
Number plate violations on the rise on Chennai roads
35-year-old man held for killing wife in Mangadu
What does Mahatma Gandhi mean to you?
As India marks Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, we ask people from different walks of life what Mahatma Gandhi means to them. From his ideas of non-violence and truth to his enduring influence on Indias political and social life, hear how Gandhis legacy continues to be understood and remembered today.
Other than outrage: On women, unsafe public spaces
Restrictions on women cannot be the answer to unsafe public spaces
Have no issues in my body, feeling good again: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Weather today October 2: Rainfall and thunderstorms likely across multiple states, check forecast
Weather today October 2: Several states are likely to experience rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, with heavy rain forecast in parts of southern and northeastern India. The weather forecast also indicates gusty winds in some areas, while Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other regions remain under rain alerts.
Seasons end: On the India Meteorological Department forecasts, rainfall deficit
The IMD is conservative when it comes to projecting rainfall deficit
Chaos at college event as VCK cadres breach security to meet Thirumavalavan
Former minister accuses TVK govt of mismanaging Tamil Nadus economy
APPCB to divert Vizag port, steel plant heavy vehicles to curb pollution
TVK alliance leaders campaign together for first time, seek bypoll victory
BhogapuramAirport issues alert against fake job offers
Special drive launched to enrol left-out and first-time voters in Tamil Nadu
IIT Madras, HWA join hands to empower artisans through GI authentication
7cr restoration of Pallavaram Periya Eri begins, 200 encroachments to be removed
Sewage continues to flow into neglected Retteri lake in Chennai
HC orders framing of SOP for use of elephants in religious ceremonies
HC refuses to reject plea challenging election of resigned AIADMK MLA
HC reserves orders on PIL to defer bypolls in 5 constituencies
Sanitary workers protest, submit petition to Madurai Corporation Commissioner
Man steals gold, cash from friends house, held
Tamil Nadu to install 1,000 new automatic rain gauges
Survived an accident, suffering for compensation
Arappor alleges irregularities in granting affiliation to 74 private colleges of education
Inter-state mineral smuggling racket busted; two held for fake govt seals
Pride and prayers in Mumbais Tilak Nagar as neighbours await Smit Machchhars recovery
Neighbours and local residents in the locality in Mumbais Chembur West say Mr. Machchhars ability to remain composed despite being seriously injured particularly stood out while others look forward to celebrating with him after his recovery
APPCB chief directs Nellore industries to develop greenbelt
Delhi Chief Minister inaugurates command centre to monitor pollution in real time
Delhi High Court orders police cover for family of Uttam Nagar clash accused
ECI orders probe into Form-7 fraud charge after Karnataka CM Shivakumars protest
Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, V. Anbu Kumar, directed all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to take action against applicants who knowingly make false statements or declarations while filing claims or objections in Forms 6, 6A, 7 and 8
Emergency first responders on two wheelers launched
When an emergency call is received on the helpline (080-22221111), the emergency room doctor and command centre assess the situation and dispatch the nearest bike ambulance along with a regular ambulance
March 2027 deadline fixed for Vijayawadas IGMC stadium makeover work
New and modern sports infrastructure prooposed at a cost of 29 crore; stadium to get eight-lane synthetic track, a football ground, athletics-related infrastructure, four synthetic tennis courts, and two basketball courts
RPFs zonal training centre for dogs at Podanur to get a face-lift
Watch: Tax lessons in Class 9: NCERT introduces new regime in textbook
For the first time, Class 9 students will learn to calculate income tax under the new tax regime. The new NCERT textbook also covers budgeting, saving, investing and financial responsibility.
Handloom bazaar inaugurated in Vijayawada
The bazaar will remain open between 9.30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. until October 4
Shriram Properties cautious on commercial space amid AI disruption concerns
Child rape cases: Veeramani, two accomplices detained under Goondas Act
Orissa High Court dismisses Vedantas plea for supply of bauxite at price as per 2004 deal
The High Court observes the company cannot seek revival of old agreements after having participated in the process initiated under the amended long term linkage policy for bauxite
Former Minister Semmalai Predicts Exits from AIADMK Amid Leadership Concerns
Former Tamil Nadu Minister M. Semmalai suggests more leaders may leave AIADMK due to neglect from party leadership. Former Minister Semmalai Predicts Exits from AIADMK Amid Leadership Concerns
Watch: UPSC turns 100: A century of shaping Indias civil servants
UPSC marks a century of recruiting Indias civil servants, launching key modern tech reforms.
Adityanath has created one district, one mafia model in Uttar Pradesh, says Congress
The Congress says Dalits and the vulnerable sections of society bear the brunt of a nexus between criminals and those in power, and the mafia enjoy political protection and harass the public
Five transgender persons held on extortion charge
TN bypolls: Vijays TVK pays more money to voters than other parties do, Left parties allege
Gaganyaan Episode 9: How India will bring astronauts safely back to Earth | The Scope
Returning from space is just as critical as getting there. In Episode 9 of The Scopes Gaganyaan series, we follow the Crew Module through its journey home from atmospheric braking at nearly 28,000 km/h and temperatures approaching 1,800C to its ablative heat shield, parachute sequence, ocean splashdown and recovery by the Indian Navy. We also examine the tests and technologies designed to keep the astronauts safe after landing, and look at why reusability could shape Indias human-spaceflight ambitions beyond Gaganyaan.
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar is a brave man: Mallikarjun Kharge
Iraqi PM sets June 30 deadline for pro-Iran factions to disarm
The Iraqi government believes the withdrawal of coalition forces will deprive the armed factions, many of which are backed by Iran, of the excuse they have used to retain their arsenal.
Indian sprinter MR Poovamma on Asiad gold: Aim was to win gold and hear the national anthem
Having bagged gold and silver medals at the Asian Games, Indian sprinter M.R. Poovamma spoke on restoring the womens 4x400m relay teams winning streak after a four-year gap. Recalling the victory, Poovamma said taking to the track with the sole intent of securing the top podium spot and hearing the national anthem played at the venue served as the teams greatest motivation.
Picnic turns into tragedy as 8 students drown off Diveagar beach in Maharashtra's Raigad
A police official said a group of 48 25 boys, 17 girls and six teachers from a private coaching institute had gone for a picnic at the beach under the Dighi coastal police station limits
Karnataka prepares for power supply during summer as consumers grapple with outages
Power demand stood at 298 million units on September 30, lower than the level recorded a few weeks ago
Indias use of digital tools to support farmers interests the Netherlands
Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban government, meanwhile, said that Pakistani strikes killed nine Afghan civilians, including women and children, and injured 11 others.
CISF personnel killed in alleged fratricide incident, laid to rest
A head Constable had reportedly argued with his colleagues and allegedly opened fire with an AK-47, leaving four personnel injured, who later succumbed to the injuries
