Bihar Council elections today; Patna Graduates seat in focus as JD(U) faces internal tussle
The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh
Justice N. Ramesh will hear on Friday the bail plea made by J. Shyabu Khan of Boontoli village in Alwar district
An ironclad resolve in the national interest
Home Minister Amit Shahs decision-making ability, commitment to national security, and role as one of the architects of modern Indias development will ensure that his name occupies a prominent place in the countrys political history
Thousands gather in Paris after court lifts protest ban despite fears of new violence
The Paris prefecture previously said the ban was necessary, given the risk of street violence after groups of masked youth clashed with officers, looted shops and torched cars over the weekend
HBCH&RC launches robotic surgery facility in Visakhapatnam, performs first procedure
No consistent improvement in Delhis winter air quality over four years: CREA
MNM asks cadres to step up groundwork ahead of local body polls
A total of 227 relief centres ready in Chennai: GCC
High Court relief for police sub-inspector
Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended
The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours
Tenders floated for elevated corridor from Lighthouse to Thiru. Vi. Ka. Bridge
Highways Department calls for consultants to prepare a detailed project report. The corridor will run via Santhome High Road, Greenways Road, and Durgabai Deshmukh Road. It will have two lanes up to 1.8 km, and four lanes for the remaining stretch. The project will take 2 years to complete
Promising Indian sprinter Dondapati Jayaram dies in road accident
Jayaram along with Malay Barik, another athlete, was going to Kataka for Dussehra celebration by bike on Wednesday evening when the accident occurred
Collective urges recognised political parties to boycott CEOs meeting on SSR
Haryana: power strike disrupts industries, units report outages
IIT-Madras announces research projects on AI, seeks to study feasibility of small data centres
NH-48 traffic jam: Old RTR flyover closure leaves Delhi-Gurugram commuters stranded for hours
INLD leader asks Haryana CM to invoke Section 108 to halt parallel power licence
A death, an obituary, and putting grief on hold
When a celebrity dies, a journalist must reckon with private grief while preparing to report on the public loss
Autorickshaw drivers protest against Vettri Payanam scheme
IFPs priorities at the moment are built around preservation of our collections
The French Institute of Pondicherrys Director, Renaud Colson, reflects on the institutes research legacy and its priorities for the future on the occasion of its 70th anniversary
Visually impaired students of Andhra Loyola College trained in assistive technology
Canary in the coal mine: On the performance of Indias core industrial sectors
Core sector data indicate impending growth slowdowns
Tunnelling through: On Chinas export control list, tunnel-boring machines
Domestic manufacturing and foreign partnerships must go hand-in-hand
TARATDAC stages protest seeking inclusion in Vettri Payanam scheme
Guntur team reports phage therapy success against drug-resistant infections
Rebel candidates pose threat to NDA alliance is GVMC wards
16 poll-related cases registered in A.P.
Dear Chennaiite, your complaint is registered. What happens next?
Filmy jailbreak: Both escapees caught; 7 staff suspended
Watch: Chennai: CJP Tamil Nadu and Left student outfits detained over SIR agitation
CJP Tamil Nadu and Left student and youth organisations stage a sit-in against SIR in Chennai, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Despite being denied police permission, protesters planned a 24-hour demonstration before being detained.
Akhilesh Yadav visits Azam Khan in jail; vows to bring about BJPs downfall
Corrupt officials and false cases are two key weapons of the BJP government and administration, Mr. Yadav said
Drunk teen behind wheel of SUV rams car, crashes into electricity pole
eMudhra to exit overseas web security certificate business as stock takes beating
The firm is reeling from eight web security certificates private keys being exposed, an incident that could leave out-of-date devices vulnerable to sites using forged security certificates.
Tamil Nadu long jumper shrugs off setback to clinch Para Asiad gold
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further to 67% of capacity this week
Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome
Expressing immense happiness at arriving in the State for the first time, he calls Keralam Gods Own Country, which is blessed with natural beauty and the glory of its traditions
Dry day announced in Madurai district ahead of Thevar Jayanthi
Six arrested as DRI seizes gold, cocaine worth 4.47 crore in separate operations at Mumbai airport
DRIs Mumbai Zonal Unit allegedly seized 2.317 kg of gold and 190 g of cocaine, collectively valued at approximately 4.47 crore
SBI data leak a matter of grave concern: CPI(M) MP A.A. Rahim
There is no clarity yet on the number of customers affected, the source of the leak or the circumstances under which the information was compromised, Mr. Rahim said in the letter
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles as Moscow says 808 drones downed in Russian cities
The Russian bombardment showed there has been no real change in (Moscow's) attitude toward everything that is happening, Ukraine President Zelenskyy said
Remarks about CJP should not be construed as my support to protesters: Annamalai
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sounded 'fairly healthy', son says after first call in years
A statement said the pair had a consular telephone conversation for 20 minutes starting at 2,30 p.m. (0800 GMT), and that Mr. Aris had taken the call from Myanmar's embassy in London
SRMU demands revocation of order by railways
Karnataka to set up committee to boost deceased donor organ transplants
Panel will recommend measures to strengthen organ donation network, says Health Minister
You will not come to power in the next 30 years, Amit Shah warns Rahul Gandhi
Congress protests against vote theft are to save infiltrators votes, says HM; claims Opposition uses EVMs, vote theft allegations as excuses for poll losses; Congress says BJP is desperate, vote theft is a proven reality
Its Sichuan versus Stars; Tigers meet Iris in the other semifinal
Railways will clash with Sparks for the fifth spot
Papal encyclicals through eras of industrial and technological change
From addressing workers rights in Rerum Novarum to the nuclear precipice in Pacem in Terris and the algorithmic frontiers of Magnifica Humanitas, modern papal encyclicals have drawn attention to key ethical questions in response to geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts
Karnataka to frame policy against hospitals withholding bodies over unpaid bills
Health Minister U.T. Khader says no hospital should deny families the bodies of deceased patients; government to examine complaints of excessive billing
Southern Railway introduces its first Vistadome coach in Madurai Division
Vistadome coach was equipped with wide glass windows and a panoramic glass roof to offer the passengers a breathtaking view of mountains, valleys, forests and lush greenery, thereby transforming the journey into a memorable experience
Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi wrote to Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan on July 29 regarding the working of Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Maneesh Garg
However, the existing panel led by him secured a majority in the election, giving the outgoing administration an advantage in determining the trusts future leadership
Hostel warden collapses, dies during inspection
CPCL net profit more than triples to 2,271 crore in Q2
Chennai Petroleums gross refining margin more than doubled to $20.41 a barrel in the September quarter, while profit before tax rose to 3,032 crore from 994 crore a year earlier
TARATDAC stage protest demanding inclusion in Vettri Payanam Thittam
BJP worker killed in Malda; clashes break out in places during Durga immersion
BJP leader blames Trinamool Congress for the worker death; Trinamool denies allegations
Mother and one-year-old daughter killed in road accident in Theni
Internal review underway on potential violations: HDFC Bank
Two leopards trapped in cages set up by forest department in Erode
Cyient Q2 net dips on higher income, declares 12 interim dividend
Two prisoners who escaped from Puzhal jail caught; seven staffers suspended
Rahul Gandhi appeals Congress cadre to assist in Tamil Nadu rain relief operations
Expressing solidarity with the people of Tamil Nadu amid incessant downpours and waterlogging, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged Congress leaders and grassroots workers to step forward and actively support ongoing relief and rescue operations in the affected regions. Taking to social media platform X, the senior Congress leader appealed to party cadre to collaborate seamlessly with local administrative authorities, emphasising that special care must be extended to senior citizens and vulnerable groups. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. I appeal to Congress leaders and workers to reach out to families in the affected areas and help with relief. Please work closely with the local authorities, and give special attention to the elderly and the most vulnerable, Rahul Gandhi posted. Reaffirming his support to the state's citizens, he added, To my sisters and brothers in Tamil Nadu: we stand with you. Pleas...
Uttarakhand Madrasas to observe Sunday holiday instead of Friday
Since the registered madrasas have been reclassified as schools, hence the institutions required to follow the guidelines issued by the education department and the authority, an official from the department said.
Farm outfits write to President demanding CECs Gyanesh Kumar resignation
Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protest rallies on Friday, October 23; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers march
Kumaraswamy flags delay in land allocation for testing facilities in Mandya
Bail granted for NTK functionary Karthika, nine other party cadre
Congress MP seeks probe into alleged canal diversion from Kondapochamma Sagar
Hyderabad to host three-day congress on sickle cell disease, thalassemia from October 23
Police act tough on social media posts; book cases for inciting violence through videos
Gem Veeramani case: Police to issue blue corner notice against Prakash
Alai Balai brings leaders across party lines together
Governor flags drug menace; Venkaiah Naidu says programme promotes brotherhood beyond caste, religion and politics
Drone revolution and modern warfare | Explained
The wars in Ukraine, Lebanon and West Asia have shown how drones have become central to modern warfare; as cheap, mass-produced unmanned systems proliferate, military power is increasingly shaped by industrial scale, technological adaptation and the ability to build, deploy and counter drones
Officials told to continuously monitor queue lines at Srisialam
Rainfall alerts remain in place for October 23 across several states and Union territories, with the IMD forecasting heavy rain in Coastal Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and continued rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also expected in parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, while Odisha is forecast to face thundersqualls on October 27 and 28.
Government had warm ties with outgoing Governor Arlekar, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Attending his official send-off, Arlekar says he only returned the affection shown by people of the State; he adds that he is happy that he could complete his tenure without much confrontation
eMudhra incident could have happened to anybody: Co-founder Kaushik Srinivasan
In this exclusive interview, eMudhra co-founder Kaushik Srinivasan spoke to The Hindu on Thursday, October 22, 2026, about the security incident in which eight private keys associated with web security certificates were exposed.
Raghavulu demands relief for ryots
The reality behind falling net FDI
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City may receive heavy rain from today
Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Public Examinations to begin on February 24, 2027
Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh releases tentative timetable for the first and second-year Intermediate Public Examinations 2027
Winning MLC will prove Congress strength in Hyderabad: Ponnam
Monsoon gains strength in Tamil Nadu; heavy rainfall to continue till October 26
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued orange and yellow alerts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. The prospects of rain spell continuing in the State next week hinge on the low pressure area expected to develop in the Bay of Bengal on Friday
Nearly22vehiclesenteredtheHyderabad-boundcarriagewayeveryminuteonWednesday,withreturntrafficmorethandoublinginaday.
SEBI eases margin rules for early share delivery; EPI value to be calculated on trade day
The changes are expected to reduce unnecessary margin requirements where shares have already been delivered, while retaining safeguards against potential shortfalls.
Government issued orders to control African Swine Fever in Vizianagaram
Tamil Nadu MLAs get 71% hike in monthly emoluments
Southern States police chiefs to meet in Hyderabad on October 23 to tackle inter-State crime
Bombay HC warns Mumbai police to ensure compliance with firecracker ban
The Bench directed authorities to update every officer about the October 15 order which banned firecracker use throughout the year.
YSRCP leaders placed under house arrest in Nellore
As a precautionary measure, the police officials havekept YSRCP district presidentKakani Govardhan Reddy, city in-charge Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy and leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy under house arrest
Collector asks PWD engineers to assess structural safety of govt. buildings
He said the officials should form teams zone-wise and keep a tab on vulnerable areas prone to waterlogging and flooding, and subways should be kept free from getting choked
Farmers leader to inaugurate Kittur Utsav today
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will participate in the valedictory ceremony on Sunday
