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Ranji scores - Round Two, Day Four

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 11:51 pm

Discussed opportunities for partnerships in conventional, new energy: RIL on Rubio visit

The discussions assume further significance especially because of Mr. Rubios comments prior to the visit wherein he described India as a crude oil refining superpower

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 11:49 pm

Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 11:22 pm

Local body polls in Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP welcomes Supreme Court directions, urges SEC to ensure free and fair elections

Sajjala urges the State Election Commissioner to ensure CCTV surveillance at the nomination centres

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 11:12 pm

Meira Kumar entitled to compensation for land acquired by government, says Patna High Court

Justice Khatim Reza, in an order on October 6, quashed the District Collectors order that had attempted to seize Patna land by unilaterally cancelling the familys 60-year-old land records

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Ladakh administration dissolves hill council in Kargil, announces panchayat elections on November 21

The administration of Ladakh has notified 100 elected constituencies for the eight districts of the region; nominations will close on November 2 while the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:59 pm

Yemens Houthis say targeted Saudi position in Aden

The Houthis also targeted a military base at an airport in the southern city of Al Mukalla

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:54 pm

Jamboo Savari: Journalists protest police restrictions

The journalists, who arrived in a vehicle belonging to the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), were initially stopped near the Brahmapuri entrance to the palace.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:54 pm

Mysuru: Tableaux captivate spectators at Jamboo Savari

The procession featured 53 tableaux and 46 traditional folk art forms and lasted around two to three hours.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:54 pm

Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign pact to bolster defence cooperation

The development comes months after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in August

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:45 pm

Two prisoners escape from Puzhal jail in Chennai

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 10:39 pm

Thousands of students, teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living

The rising cost of living, including increased fuel costs, and anger over the state of schools and lack of affordable housing for students have been fuelling protests across Europe

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:34 pm

Three-storey building gutted in Dharmapuri

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 10:28 pm

Watch: The Alberta referendum explained: What it means for Canada

Voters in oil-rich Alberta voted decisively to stay in Canada. Here is what happened and what it means for North America.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:21 pm

Watch: Early morning arrest of NTKs Karthika sparks fierce political backlash in Tamil Nadu

Naam Tamilar Katchi leader M. Karthika and her husband were arrested by police in Coimbatore following protests during the Dharapuram by-election campaign.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

Whos U.S. blackmailing? asks Rahul Gandhi over timing of Epstein-Puri photo release

Opposition leaders also question Hardeep Singh Puris account of meetings with Epstein as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Mumbai

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 10:11 pm

Weather tomorrow, October 22: IMD forecasts very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala; check state-wise list

Weather tomorrow, October 22: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, and Kerala and Mahe on October 22. Heavy rain is also likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep, while Karnataka and other regions may experience rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Check the state-wise weather forecast, rainfall alerts and warnings for tomorrow.

The Economic Times 21 Oct 2026 9:56 pm

FSSAI notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over misleading claims in products

The companies have been asked to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:50 pm

Vandalur zoo closes for two days after bird flu deaths

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority reconstituted

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 9:34 pm

Watch: CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka released from jail | Above the Fold | Oct 21, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are released from judicial custody in Delhi, while fresh concerns emerge over cybersecurity breaches and the Election Commissions ECINet platform.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:33 pm

TDP begins election campaign on brisk note in Tirupati to gain early advantage

The party named its Assembly constituency convener Manne Srinivasa Prasad (JB Srinivas) for the Mayors post, while the YSRCP has picked a lesser-known party cadre, Vasu Yadav

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

Actors from Malayalam cinema on working in Jailer 2

Kottayam Nazeer and Hakkim Shajahan are among the Malayali actors who got noticed in the Rajinikanth-starrer. Meanwhile, Shamna Kasim and Rajesh Madhavan stole the show in the song, Ale bolelo

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:21 pm

Bharath campaigns for NDA candidates to boost Kurnool development, infrastructure

The Industries and Commerce Minister, along with alliances Mayoral candidate, Bolleddula Vijaya Pratyusha, conducts an extensive election campaign across wards 4 and 5 in the city

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:13 pm

MBBS admission: NTRUHS software putting reserved category students to disadvantage, alleges Liberation Congress Party

The system allows reserved-category candidates to upgrade their colleges, but prevents them from upgrading their admission category during subsequent rounds of counselling, alleges party leader Vijay Kumar

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

I&B Ministry advisory warns TV channels against promoting anti-national attitudes

The Ministry advisory called for strict adherence to the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

Annamalai accuses BJP govt. at the Centre of manufacturing an enemy to stay relevant

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president poses a series of questions on the Centres handling of the Cockroach Janta Partys protest in New Delhi

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 9:06 pm

The game has undergone a generational change:Vijay Amritraj

The Indian sporting great dwells on nature of the surfaces, the equipment, the playing styles, pay parity, player earnings and multiple other aspects

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Telangana to fill all police vacancies by 2028, recruit 5,000 more personnel: CM Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister announces increase in ex-gratia for Home Guards killed on duty to 10 lakh; DGP calls for greater focus on emerging crimes and modern policing

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Madhvacharyas teachings inspire people to uphold moral values

Speakers address the saint-philosophers birth anniversary celebrations in Yadgir

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:50 pm

Mandatory training for elephants taking part in Jamboo Savari processions: Ramalinga Reddy

He said that Forest officials should ensure such training under the supervision of experienced elephant caretakers and Kavadis.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:47 pm

India to mandate 1% SAF blending for international flights from January

With two months left for international obligations to kick in, aviation industry sources voice concern over the absence of a national SAF policy or a framework for carbon credits

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:46 pm

Para Games silver earns Sivarajan Rs 50 lakh reward

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay congratulated para-athlete Sivarajan Solaimalai for winning a silver medal at the fifth Asian Para Games and announced a Rs 50 lakh cash incentive. The government praised Solaimalai's dedication, highlighting his achievement as an inspiration for other aspiring athletes.

Rediff 21 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

Police Commemoration Day observed in Dindigul

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:36 pm

Gardener drowns in water tank while retrieving mobile phone

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Farmers demand waiver of crop loans

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

Supreme Court judgment opens up the religion-neutrality of OBC classification for debate

The Supreme Court clarifies that non-Hindu communities can be OBC, but distinguishes between the sources of backwardness for Hindu OBCs and non-Hindu OBCs on the question of continuing backwardness for converts

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:27 pm

Prashanth emerges as new king of Dasara jumbos, carries golden howdah

A resident of the Dubare elephant camp, Prashanth, who has 18 years of experience as a Dasara elephant, emerged as the successor to veteran tusker Abhimanyu

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

YSRCP crying foul after vitiating the process of local body elections, asserts Chandrababu Naidu

The comments of the opposition party leaders on the Supreme Court verdict reflects their litigant mindset, observes the TDP national president and Chief Minister, while exhorting the party MLAs, MPs, candidates and booth-level activists to work for the victory of the alliance candidates

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

Keralam, Telangana Chief Ministers attend Jamboo Savari in Mysuru; Shivakumar stresses harmony among States

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Keralam, Telangana Chief Ministers attend Jamboo Savari in Mysuru; Shivakumar stresses harmony among States

Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

Dandiya night tragedy: Truss erected on just two pillars instead of four, three surrender before police

Two event organisers and two college department heads remain absconding as police probe safety lapses behind the collapse that killed a student and injured 22 others

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

37 automated testing stations through SPV

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to prevent rise in prices of essential commodities in Andhra Pradesh

He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Metro card users struggle to check balance

The Times of India 21 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

Rain triggers minor landslip on Valparai Road

Since vehicle movement is restricted on the ghat section between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., the landslip did not result in human casualties or injuries

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

Over five lakh people to receive Buddha Deeksha at Sannati on Nov. 1

Prabuddha Bharat Yatra to build a Constitution-based enlightened India inaugurated in Nava Nagar of Bagalkot

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:56 pm

MBBS first-year students get five attempts to clear exams

Till now, the total number of permitted attempts was four. Supplementary examinations to begin on November 9

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Case registered against a minor, his father for Motor Vehicles Act violation in Puducherry

The accident on Villianur - Kombakkam Main Road occurred when a minor allegedly rode a motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner and collided with another motorcycle, resulting in injuries to three persons, including a child

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

Centre for Wildlife Studies research reveals fire activity increased in Eastern Ghats and Central India, but decreased in Western Ghats.

The study says that in over two decades, approximately 16,667 square kilometers burned across 13 reserves, reflecting that some areas burned more than once

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

Army top brass to release Land Warfare Doctrine at apex forum

The doctrine is expected to provide an overarching framework to prepare the Army for the changing character of warfare and future conflicts

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:50 pm

Kerala High Court directs SBI to refund 3.73 lakh to victim of cyberfraud

The court observes that she is entitled to the refund as she reported the fraudulent transaction to the bank and the police within the prescribed time

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Sacrifices made by police martyrs will always be remembered, says official

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. says there is a need to honour not only the martyrs but also their families who share their sacrifice

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

How Tamil actor M.R. Radha got away with staging a banned play in 1959

The Madras Government, in April 1959, banned popular actor M.R. Radhas Tamil play Thooku Medai. He submitted the script of another drama Kathal Bali to the Madras Commissioner of Police and obtained a licence to perform it. On noticing that the play was similar to the banned Thooku Medai, the police registered a case.

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 7:42 pm