Kerala State Electricity Board urged to form dedicated team to explore electricity futures market
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission directs KSEB to constitute a team to explore the electricity futures market so that the volatility and price risks of short-term market including exchanges can be hedged to a certain extent in the future
Over 6.5 lakh voters left out in Belagavi, the biggest electoral district in Karnataka
They include 1.03 lakh Muslims
Tamil Nadu raises upper age limit for direct recruitment into government services by five years
It will be in addition to the existing age concessions available to candidates belonging to the BC, BC (Muslims), MBC/DNC, SC, ST, and destitute widows, the release said
Bengaluru blue line news: Tamil Nadu's ongoing ban on the transport of construction materials has significantly impacted the Namma Metro Blue Line project. Contractors have reported severe difficulties in sourcing essential materials, leading to delayed construction timelines. The current situation has caused prices for aggregates to rise dramatically, creating financial strain on executing projects. Approximately 600 to 700 truck owners face economic challenges due to these restrictions.
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Stunning Golden Temple in Tamil Nadu Dazzles Visitors This Diwali
The Shri Lakshmi Narayani Temple in Vellore, adorned with over 1.5 tons of gold, attracts visitors with its stunning beauty this Diwali. Stunning Golden Temple in Tamil Nadu Dazzles Visitors This Diwali
TRS names Akash Kolluru as Graduate MLC candidate
Bharathidasan University restores 12 ponds on its campus
The ponds are expected to support biodiversity, provide habitats for aquatic organisms, and contribute to a greener and more sustainable campus environment
Kothanur police rescue two 18-year-olds who attempt to end lives
Father of the man contacted the Namma 112 emergency helpline and sought assistance
Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan calls on Cheranalloor crash victims family, offers full support
Satheesan says the government will always stand with them; family hands over a written complaint expressing their concerns to the Chief Minister
Farmers oppose extension of new system of distribution of fertilizers
Farmers have to get the unique identity issued by the Centre by registering their land holding in the FFS App and get a token using a QR code to get fertilisers, say associations
BJP will bring UCC in Uttar Pradesh if voted to power again: Amit Shah
Addressing the party's state working committee meeting in Lucknow, Amit Shah targeted the Samajwadi Party and other opposition parties over the Ram temple issue and alleged voter list irregularities
The definitive scariest films of 21st century: 20 horror films that made nightmares out of cinema
Happy Halloween! We folks here in India may not get to fully partake in the traditional trick-or-treating festivities of spooky szn like our Western counterparts, but were putting our money on these 20 as the scariest films of the 21st century
Three flags, one Ibrahima Diaw: meet the journeyman paddler
The 34-year-old has represented France, Senegal, and now Denmark in his table tennis career
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 5-Yr Age Relaxation for Govt Jobs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a five-year age relaxation for candidates applying for government jobs, providing major relief to job aspirants across the state. The decision follows widespread representations from candidates seeking an extension in the upper age limit for competitive examinations, according to sources. The newly introduced five-year concession will apply [] The post Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 5-Yr Age Relaxation for Govt Jobs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Retired IAS officer S Natarajan appointed Tamil Nadu state chief information commissioner
Justices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan order that retired High Court judges V. Bharathidasan and R. Suresh Kumar shall be the chair and co-chair of the Board of Management
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces five-year age relaxation for government jobs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday announced a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit for government jobs, offering additional relief to candidates preparing for competitive examinations. The concession will remain in force for five years, starting October 30, 2026.
Bars must verify customers age through Aadhaar, warns Keralam Excise Minister
Minister M. Liju warns suspension of licences for serving liquor to underage customers; directive comes in the wake of a drunk-driving road accident at Nedumbassery that claimed three lives
Invasive fish species invade lakes in Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu govt raises upper age limit for jobs by five years
Chennais new beachfront lounge Soak serves cocktails with a side of sea breeze
12-year-old girl kills four-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh over chocolate dispute, say police
Police say the girl pushed the child into a water tank after being scolded by his mother over a chocolate
Malabar, Parashuram Express, other train numbers will change to reflect Mangaluru being part of SWR
The new numbers will indicate that the trains belong to or are maintained by Mysuru division of South Western Railway
Bhushan Kumar joins Rishab Shetty for two-part biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Co-written and directed by Sandeep Singh, the project is currently under pre-production
The BJP questioned the Congress over its criticism of the process of appointment of chief election commissioners, claiming that during the Congress rule, there was neither a law nor a committee for selecting election commissioners
Hospital review of 578 patients finds 82.5% of breast conditions were cancerous
A lump does not necessarily indicate cancer, but medical evaluation is needed to establish its cause and determine whether treatment or follow-up is required
Vinesh Phogat show-cause notices: Delhi HC asks WFI to decide in two weeks
Justice Amit Mahajan, in an order passed on October 29 on Phogat's petition, said that the decision on the notices issued on May 9 and June 17 would be kept in abeyance till the next date of hearing on January 20
Maharashtra government releases 90.72 lakh for plantation upkeep amid drought in 304 talukas
The funds for the fourth-year upkeep of Panchayat Van, Bel Van and Amrit Van plantations are conditional on at least 90% sapling survival.
New York restricts AI chatbot interactions with children | Explained
Governor Kathy Hochul signed two laws on October 28 barring AI chatbots from harmful interactions with minors, including simulating romantic relationships and promoting self-harm, and requiring security safeguards in internet-connected baby monitors
Nipah medicine row: Action after receiving expert panel report, says Keralam Health Minister
Muraleedharan says information presented to Assembly was based on reports from responsible officials of Health Department and that he will not make further comments until the expert committee submits its findings
Zero Tolerance Day against traffic violations to be observed by Chennai Traffic Police on October 31
The GCTP has appealed to motorists to obey traffic signals, wear helmets and seat belts, avoid speeding and dangerous driving, and refrain from using mobile phones while driving
Trivikram revisits familiar territory with a story built around Venkateshs family-man image, delivering entertaining twists before the narrative loses its way
Keralam private bus operators call off hunger strike; govt agrees to wet-lease private buses
During discussions with representatives of Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation, Transport assures that steps will be taken to accord industry status to private bus sector
Underweight rice bags, uncertified scales among violations at Hyderabads 10 rice outlets
I will serve the people of India till my last breath: PM Modi
Addressing a gathering in Gujarats Banaskantha district, PM Modi responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges remark and said some people spread rumours after the Iran war
Tamil Nadu To Hike Liquor Price By Rs 10 From November 1
Currently, under the buy-back scheme, Rs 10 are collected from consumers over and above the MRP. This amount will now be included in the MRP itself.
Actor Vatsala Rajagopal passes away at 93
Vatsala was also an accomplised stage actor, with over 450 performances in a career that spanned 25 years
Despite numerous rounds of counseling, approximately 2,000 MBBS seats in India still remain empty. High tuition fees are deterring potential candidates from enrolling, especially in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, where significant vacancies persist. Authorities are contemplating lowering eligibility cut-offs to fill these spots, prompting discussions on the accessibility of medical education and its future ramifications for students.
Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tribute to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
Governor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda
Retd. IAS officer S. Natarajan is Tamil Nadu Chief Information Commissioner
S. Mahalakshmi, T.K. Shabeer, C.B. Meena, and P. Mahalingam appointed State Information Commissioners
Keralams 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become Indias best State: CM
CM launches logo for Festival of Kerala 2026
Responding to Rahul Gandhis criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whim
What does the shooting of a Kuno cheetah cub mean for Project Cheetah? | Explained
A 19-month-old male cub, KNG22, died on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) after being shot outside Kuno National Park, the first such case since Project Cheetah began in 2022; the Centre and Madhya Pradesh have set up separate probes
Watch: PM Modi: Banaskanthas potatoes are world-famous
Telanganas minimum temperature between 18 and 25 on October 30 morning; 22.2 in GHMC
Thunderstorms were forecast in 11 Telangana districts between afternoon on Friday and morning on Saturday
Two Arrested in Tamil Nadu Scholarship Fraud Scheme
Delhi police arrested two individuals for a scholarship fraud targeting Tamil Nadu residents, recovering data of 54,000 contacts. Two Arrested in Tamil Nadu Scholarship Fraud Scheme
Govt inaction to check effluents, flyash choking Ennore Creek: Report
Watch: M K Stalin: Even those who voted for TVK are now wondering when this regime will end
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order notices to the Centre as well as the CJP leader
Odisha Leads The Way As India Eyes 2030 Hockey World Cup Hosts
Punjab, Odisha and Tamil Nadu are the frontrunners to host the 2030 FIH World Cups for both men and women, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh told PTI in an interview on Friday.
CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar postponed
The INDIA bloc was expected to hold a public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges official residence
Kerala HC strikes down Abkari rule provision prohibiting employment of women in toddy shops
Court holds that the provision violated constitutional rights to equality, to carry on any trade and the right against discrimination and right to life
KMCC Qatar office theft: Police issue look-out notices against four
Two more persons from Payyoli, Khamaruddeen and Razak, have also been arraigned as accused, taking the total number of accused in the case to eight
Retired IPS officer and former APSRTC chief N. Balasubramanyam dies
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recalls him as an officer of uncompromising integrity
Pay Rs 10 more for liquor from Nov 1, get it back by returning empty bottles: Tasmac
Speaking to The Hindu after meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat on Thursday, Mr. Kalaiyarasan said, The Chief Minister expressed regret, at least twice, for what happened. He owned up to the responsibility.
Watch: Jamia Millia Islamia announces student union poll timeline; classes to resume on November 2
Bitter times for Rayalaseemas sweet lime farmers
Farmers growing sweet lime are facing mounting losses as water scarcity, triggered by a deficit in rainfall and depleting groundwater levels, threatens orchards across several mandals. The crisis has pushed cultivators into severe financial distress, raising concerns about the economic future of sweet lime cultivation and its impact on the livelihoods of those dependent on the crop, writes G.V.R. Subba Rao.
Muhammed Riswan from Malappuram is one of the 25 recipients of the Instagram Rings 2026, a creator award by the social media platform, selected by a jury of 14 members that includes A$AP Rocky, Donatella Versace and Chef Vikas Khanna, among others
Election staff in Vijayawada can vote by postal ballot till 5 p.m. on October 30
Election Observer S. Nagalakshmi inspects the postal ballot centre at Mogalrajpuram
Rahul Gandhi urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family, while Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress
Supreme Court directs expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1
The Bench directed the Bihar police to complete the investigation in the case within four months
CPI(M) has no links with online attacks against Mammootty, says M.V. Govindan
SFI and DYFI have won a lot of nationwide approval in the fight against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In that context, there is no reason to decide not to visit Mammootty, says Govindan
Birth, death certificates issued by Mysuru corporation to be delivered by post for 100
MCC, India Post sign agreement to extend doorstep delivery service across India
Hockey India's Vision: 2030 World Cups And National Expansion
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh revealed that Punjab, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu are strong contenders to host the 2030 FIH Men's and Women's World Cups, with Odisha being the preferred choice. He also outlined Hockey India's strategy to expand the sport's reach across the country by bringing international tournaments to various states and focusing on infrastructure development. The article also touches upon player selection for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Hockey India giving team management a free hand.
Pyre movie review: An ode to the resilience of love
While director Vinod Kapri evocatively captures the painful desolation of Uttarakhands ghost villages through raw, life-like performances, its cinematic grammar occasionally feels deliberately engineered for a global festival gaze
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan issue the direction pursuant to a PIL petition complaining about personal attacks made against Justice G.R. Swaminathan
Bangladesh police recovers body of ex-Air Force officer from river in Dhaka
Air Force Flight Lieutenant K.M. Tahsif Souri reportedly filmed a video showing deposed P.M. Sheikh Hasina leaving Bangladesh in an Air Force aircraft on August 5, 2024, according to local media
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Rank List 2026 Out - Download Government and Management Quota Merit List PDF
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has released the provisional NEET PG Rank List 2026 for postgraduate medical admissions. The Government Quota list includes 7,952 candidates, while the Management Quota list includes 3,643 candidates
More showers expected in Delhi after overnight rain; IMD says wettest October day in four years
Delhi recorded 61.4 mm of rain in 24 hours, its highest monthly rainfall since 2022, as the IMD issued a red alert for the next few hours
Earthquakes of big magnitude unlikely in Bengaluru region, says expert
C.P. Rajendran, geo-scientist and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, says Bengaluru and its neighbourhood has a solid terrain with quite old crust
Under MSMER-2023, there was a defined escalation path; now, action depends on MARB assessments being initiated, completed and acted upon within a reasonable timeframe
'Film hero' cannot govern in real life: Stalin targets Vijay over Tamil Nadu law and order
In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders' body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth 10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season
Nvidia's web of AI bets: smart strategy or bubble risk?
investments have raised a nagging question among some doubters on Wall Street: is Nvidia helping to inflate an AI bubble?
Why is ISROs NVS-03 satellite launch crucial? | Explained
The mission could help restore the functioning of Indias regional satellite navigation system NavIC; its development began following the 1999 Kargil War, when the U.S reportedly clamped down on GPS data access
Hubballi to get comprehensive stadium after Cabinet approves proposal under PPP model
The proposed infrastructure includes an athletics track, a football ground, basketball and volleyball courts, hockey facilities, indoor sports infrastructure, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a horse-riding training centre, and accommodation for sportspersons
Looking at Bengalurus bookstores, beyond Church Street
The bookstores on Church Street in Bengaluru are well known; here are a few lesser-known ones that keep the love for reading alive in other parts of the city
The temporary disruption affected commuters travelling during the morning peak hours, particularly those using the Purple Line and passengers changing trains at Majestic
CM Vijay, Ministers Pay Tributes To Muthuramalinga Thevar On 119th Jayanthi
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu leaders paid floral tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his 119th birth anniversary.
DVAC searches places linked to former DMK MLA in Vellore
The searches are part of the ongoing probe at 25 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to former Minister and DMK leader K.N. Nehru in connection with an alleged 634-crore cash-for-jobs scam
Markets extend previous session's rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 138.77 points to 74,289.81 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 38.95 points to 22,967.10
Gene therapy offers to beat hepatitis B virus by muting its DNA
An experimental therapy called CRMA-1001 is a remarkable development because, instead of targeting the virus directly, it silences the viral DNA; this is promising because current treatments rarely eliminate the DNA, which allows the virus to rebound
Tech firms take fresh hit as earnings misses fan AI fears
The announcements came a day after Google parent Alphabet reported soft growth in revenue from advertising and its search business
Tamil Nadu leaders pay tribute to Muthuramalinga Thevar on 119th birth anniversary
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Watch: Canada buys stake in AI firm Cohere to counter U.S. and Chinese AI dominance
BCG analysis has identified 40 distinct Applied AI roles, each linked to an existing technology role. A data scientist or full-stack developer can grow into a forward-deployed engineer, a DevOps engineer into an AI Ops engineer, and a data engineer into a semantic engineer
