DVAC launches probe into the alleged sand mining scam during the DMK government
A detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious irregularities in the mining of river sand across Tamil Nadu
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the Kingdom
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh and would be carried out under approved arrangements and the national laws of the three countries, the statement said
Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests
France has been shaken by a wave of demonstrations by teenage students at high schools, or lycees, since late September demanding better classroom conditions
Voting in high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. today | LIVE
In Assams Nagaon, where the Lok Sabha byelection will be held, the fight is expected to be between the ruling BJP, the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front
Students protest Cornells response to gang rape complaint
The Ivy League school has been trying to quell a firestorm on campus and beyond over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape
Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as national convener in BSP
On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him completely free from BSP
Legislative privilege vs free speech: Supreme Court 7-judge bench may close case
Nearly 23 years after the Tamil Nadu assembly's breach of privilege resolution, a Supreme Court hearing is scheduled. The resolution imposed a 15-day sentence on some journalists but has since been withdrawn. Senior advocates claimed that the writ petition's cause of action no longer exists and argued the matter has become academic. As a result, the Supreme Court is expected to dispose of the petitions.
Supreme Court quashes Bombay HC order directing Maharashtra FDA to pay 5 lakh compensation
The case dates back to June 12, when FDA food safety officers in Pune inspected the establishment following a complaint of food poisonining
First international cargo vessel leaves eastern Assam since 1947
Once one of Indias busiest river ports, Dibrugarh eyes greater movement of goods
DMKs Madurantakam candidate accuses CM Vijay of purchasing MLAs; TVK demands his disqualification
Mettur storage down, delta has barely 10 days of irrigation water
Jeffrey Archer, U.K. author and politician, dies aged 86
Mr. Archer was a best-selling author and sold over 300 million copies worldwide
The looming crisis of world unemployment
A widening jobs gap threatens the promise of demographic dividends; the Global South faces an unprecedented employment challenge
Good, not good enough: On India and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026
Without raising sports standards, India should not bid for hosting Olympics
Construction of Vaduthala railway overbridge, Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge to begin on October 7
The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National Highway
Bird islands: On Indias bustard conservation programme
Indias conservation efforts must go beyond symbolism
Mr. Ravikumar said that an order issued on January 12, 2026, states that MPs representing the area must be invited to public functions organised by a Government office
Traffic police arrest 25 persons involved in bike racing in various parts of Chennai
By March 2027, CUMTA to roll out ride hailing app
The app will be available for both Android and iOS platforms in five months
Encroachment of land in Mumbai
Converting public land for private luxury residences prioritises the luxury of a few over the lives of millions
Mid-Level Health Providers stage hunger protest
They were recruited in 2021 and carry out 12 services
Jamia students link hostel evictions to protests over mess food
At least five women receive eviction notices since mid-September; one moves the Delhi High Court; varsity cites merit criterion for evictions
Eye-care camp held for students in Tambaram
Music event to raise awareness on Retinopathy of Prematurity
Revenue Inspector of Chitlapakkam caught red-handed while receiving bribe of 4,000
The accused was arrested and sent to judicial custody
Young musicians honoured by Indian Fine Arts Society
Chennai Corporation starts imposing fine on owners of abandoned dogs
Chennai Corporation collected a fine amount of 10,000 from a Tondiarpet resident after a German shepherd licensed in his name was found abandoned in Tiruvottiyur
GCC completes 57 works on panel recommendations, but report still not public
The Thiruppugazh Committees 600-page report has made basin-wise recommendations, as per which the GCC completed works worth 307 cr.; the report, however, is still not in public domain
T.N. allocated 812 crore for Annan Seer scheme
Marriages taking place on or after the date of issue of the government order would be covered under the scheme
Chennai-based gastroenterologist honoured
Barapullah Phase-III flyover sees massive traffic jams, commuters stuck for over an hour
The 3.5-km corridor from Mayur Vihar to Sarai Kale Khan sees queues stretching over 2 km as traffic converges into three lanes at a major bottleneck
Disabled citizens and the future of AI
Any AI system the government deploys should be tested for disability bias. Training datasets need genuine disability representation, gathered with consent
Veeramanis drivers held on charges of abetment
The police also conducted searches at the residences of the three accused in connection with their alleged role in facilitating Veeramanis offences
The proposal to confer additional duty charge to these officers was initiated on August 25, much before the present set of events, the government said
2020 Delhi riots: High Court rejects petitions seeking FIRs over hate speeches
Fear of jail wont work:CJP says it will go ahead with October 10 protest
CISF constable attacked at protest in Delhi; one detained
Delhi High Court asks civic bodies to coordinate with Lucknow on dog sterilisation training
Karnataka plans nine industrial townships in Bangalore Metropolitan Region
There should be no GST on MDR for UPI transactions: C. Rangarajan
Woman dies after being hit by train while crossing tracks
Vijay writes to Centre over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lanka
He also makes a strong case for reviving the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries
Prisons DIG allegedly sexually exploited convicts wife
Lt. Governor inaugurates aerobin facilities for waste processing at Puducherry jail
The Lt. Governor also planted saplings at the Jail complex
Review meeting held to assess monsoon preparedness in city
Advanced cryoanalgesia unit opened at JIPMER
The newly established unit will cater to patients having chronic, persistent, and complex pain conditions, particularly those who might benefit from targeted interventional pain management
Minister calls for efficient power use
Silver jewellery worth 5 lakh stolen from shop
CPCB deploys flying squads in Punjab, Haryana to check stubble burning
HC dismisses PIL challenging Vetri Payanam scheme
Students face 20L fee shock after counselling allotment at Sri Venkateswaraa University
HC permits ECI to take back EVMs used for Perambur election
Vijay vs DMK Showdown Intensifies | SC Issues Notice On Plea Against CEC | Top Headlines
Hours before polling in Tamil Nadu's Dharapuram and Madurantakam bypolls, political temperatures have soared with the DMK and AIADMK accusing the ruling TVK of distributing gifts and cash to voters. TVK has denied the allegations, questioned the authenticity of the evidence, and accused both opposition parties of joining forces against it. As the battle over Vijay's campaign style and rural outreach intensifies, a separate political storm is unfolding in Delhi, where the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on a plea seeking action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making.
HC permits DMK to file defamation suit against TVK ministers
Nemmeli desalination plants to ramp up production amid dipping storage in Chennais reservoirs
The 110-mld plant is now producing 95 mld of drinking water and is expected to achieve full capacity by the month-end. The 150-mld plant in the same site also produces 85 mld of water
Madras HC bins lawyers PIL against new secretariat project
Fare-free bus travel for women only within TN
Animal welfare groups seek clarity over transfer of five Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu
In a joint representation to the Chief Minister and other authorities, the organisations sought clarity on whether the elephants were gifted, purchased or transferred
Ram Madhav takes part in meeting of BJP functionaries in Chennai
LVPEI stress early detection for keratoconus
Maa Nava Puranam book released
Arrested Navy sailor remanded to judicial custody
Elderly woman robbed, strangled to death in Salem
Admiral Paparo meets top Indian military leadership at U.S. Envoys dinner in New Delhi
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is in India to advance U.S.-India major defence partnership and deepen military-to-military cooperation
Summer routines continue for wild animals, forest dept personnel near Coimbatore
CM Vijay seeks EAM intervention for release of detained TN fishermen
Families of three labourers who died while cleaning septic tank in Ariyalur refuse to accept bodies
They demand that the State government should provide 30 lakh each as compensation for the victims
Bombay High Court declines to stay deletion of names from voters list in Maharashtra
The court was hearing a petition that sought safeguards against the exclusion of eligible voters and transparency in the methodology used for the SIR
Madurantakam, Dharapuram go to polls for second time in six months
Over 2.13 lakh voters in Madurantakam and more than 2.23 lakh voters in Dharapuram set to exercise their franchise. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in both constituencies on Tuesday on account of the byelections
ED searches 16 places linked to smuggling of foreign-origin betel nut via the Indo-Myanmar border
Dried areca nut consignments were brought overland to the Indo-Myanmar border opposite Champhai in Mizoram, and ferried across the Tiau river at Zokhawthar in small lots, bypassing the Land Customs Station, in a well-organised racket, the ED alleges
Free 20-day civil defence training in Visakhapatnam
DMK MP defends the simultaneous polls panels plan to meet CJI
Separation of powers does not mean the three organs operate in watertight compartments, says Rajya Sabha P. Wilson
Village council bans allotment of land to Christians for prayer or burial
Not even an inch of gram sabha land would be provided to Christians a press release stated
Secure instructions over SIR procedures: HC to ECI
Bharat Innovation Challenge returns for season 2
The top teams will advance to the grand finale at LPU, where students will gain opportunities for certificates, internships, mentorship, national exposure and potential funding support; registrations and online submissions close on October 10
U-19 WC-winning Captain Mhatre Appointed Mumbai Vice-captain; Suryakumar Left Out
T20 World Cup: Ayush Mhatre, who captained India to U-19 World Cup triumph earlier this year, has been appointed vice-captain in Mumbais squad for their Ranji Trophy season-opener against Chandigarh, starting on October 11 at the Wankhede Stadium. In a major development, Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to win the T20 World Cup on home soil earlier this year, has not been included in the squad despite making himself available for selection, as the selectors led by Rajesh Pawar have opted to prioritise youth power in the red-ball format. Pawar had an hour-long meeting with other selectors, which was also attended by skipper Siddhesh Lad, head coach Omkar Salvi, and cricket advisor, former India cricketer and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar. Mumbai will also miss seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who suffered a fracture to his right middle finger during training and is set to miss at least the first two matches. India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been named in the squad, boosting the batting unit and giving him valuable match time in preparation for Indias Test series against New Zealand, to be held in November. Mhatre missed competitive action for almost five months following a hamstring injury during IPL 2026, where he was playing for Chennai Super Kings. Mhatre and Lad, who dislocated his shoulder while playing in the Mumbai T20 league, recently cleared their fitness tests at the BKC indoor facility and even played in the Kanga League to prove their match fitness. Opener Divyansh Saxena, who was Jaiswals teammate in the 2020 Mens U19 World Cup in South Africa, has also made a comeback to the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad on the basis of putting out strong performances in the pre-season competitions. Mumbai, the 42-time Ranji Trophy winners, are in Elite Group D in this years competition alongside Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Railways, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Mhatre missed competitive action for almost five months following a hamstring injury during IPL 2026, where he was playing for Chennai Super Kings. Mhatre and Lad, who dislocated his shoulder while playing in the Mumbai T20 league, recently cleared their fitness tests at the BKC indoor facility and even played in the Kanga League to prove their match fitness. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Chandapura sees hours-long traffic jam as weekend return rush peaks
Many people who had travelled towards Hosur on Friday night for the long weekend began returning to Bengaluru on Monday morning as offices and schools reopened. This added to the usual morning rush on the already congested stretch.
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: German, U.S. scientists win for work on optogenetics
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on October 5 for their discoveries on light and optogenetics that have helped understand how the brain work
Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea
The cause of the fire was not given and authorities did not answer questions on whether a drone was involved
Residents demanding action against dyeing units lay siege to TNPCB office near Kumarapalayam
Man booked for allegedly misusing NAD officials seal
The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Deputy General Manager of Naval Armament Depot
Tiruverumbur MLA Navalpattu S. Viji was unhappy that Mr. Tilak was handed the candle ahead of him, after HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh, the District Collector, and other TVK MLAs had lit the lamp. Mr. Viji tried to get hold of the candle held by the MP, while gesticulating and making a point
Most of rural agricultural workers landed in non-productive, informal urban jobs in 25 years: study
Study based on RBIs KLEMS data says agricultural labourers moved to non-productive sectors such as restaurants, construction and transport
Gyanesh Kumar misled the country, must resign: D. Raja
The EC needs to provide answers on who changed Form 6, and who authorised the false claim with reference to the Supreme Court, CPI general secretary says
CEC Gyanesh Kumar is Indias Enemy No.1: Sanjay Raut
Gyanesh Kumar must resign and protect the Constitution: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
