Taran explores the ancient Tatatal Palace in Assam with its secret underground levels and tunnels.
Why was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained
What was Facebooks controversial friend sharing feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? What was the New Mexico courts verdict? What was Metas response?
Asian Para Games 2026: India wins gold in para recurve mens doubles archery
The Indian duo shared the opening set with China after both sides shot 35. They then took control, winning the second set 37-36 and the third 38-36 to seal the title and take the match 5-1 on set points
Asian Para Games 2026: Nitesh, Naveen triumph gold in badminton; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver
While Nitesh Kumar produced a clinical performance to beat Pramod Bhagat, Naveen Sivakumar showcased his prowess to beat Indonesias Fredy Setiawan
Metas quiet rewrite of the rules for the open web
Accepting the new terms means Meta, or anyone acting on its behalf, can use web scrapers, bots, robots, spiders, crawlers.
Why does Meta have to pay a $25 billion penalty? | Explained
The $25 billion penalty is the largest fine Meta has ever faced for its conduct, and represents a tremendous victory for the U.S. state of New Mexico even if it is symbolic
Chennai school holiday today: Chennai and neighbouring districts remain on alert as the IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu from October 23 to 26, followed by heavy rain until October 29. Some schools have announced closures amid continued downpours and flood risks. Check the latest school holiday updates, district-wise advisories and the seven-day Tamil Nadu weather forecast.
Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled
The administration said the typhoons radius was around 320 km (200 miles), large enough to cover most of Taiwan, and weather experts said its impact could last nearly two days.
Game boards carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure
Six such games, resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age
USA to host women's football Club World Cup in 2028 - FIFA
The U.S. has a proven track record of staging large sporting events, notably co-hosting the men's World Cup earlier this year
How India thwarted Pakistans bid to steal crucial defence data
Officers of the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh, intrigued by a slew of messaging patterns across various social media platforms, busted a major digital honey-trap racket, including the Indian conduits, whose motive was to leak sensitive defence details, specifically Naval intelligence, to the neighbouring countrys Inter-Services Intelligence, writes Sumit Bhattacharjee
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mourns Krishnaraj
Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, who has been outside the country for nearly a year after living in hiding following a contested 2024 election, has said elections must take place by July 2027
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
According to the civic bodys data, Mumbai recorded 185 days in the two air quality categories in 2023, which increased to 216 in 2024 and 218 in 2025
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11
Judge Enjolique Lett in Miami gave the order in response to complaints by the British broadcaster that Mr. Trump has refused to sit for a deposition, including canceling a previously agreed date of October 16
Indian architecture has critical markers for all generations
The State of Architecture Practices and Processes in India, A Research Framework book release leads to conversations around architectural pedagogy, popular engagement, complex issues affecting architecture
Sri Lanka trumps Brook's fastest double century to beat England by two wickets in cricket tri-series
Brook's 116-ball 202 propelled England to its fourth highest ODI score of 429-4 before it ran into Sri Lanka's super counterpunch to lose by two wickets
Sindhu, Ashmita enter quarterfinals of French Open badminton
Unseeded Ashmita was the star of the day, upsetting world No. 2 and third seed Yamaguchi 21-19 21-18 in a second-round match that lasted 37 minutes
Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Among the injured, 11 people were in serious condition, and the other 21 sustained minor injuries, the media office said
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
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
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says there must also be independent documentary material to establish returned candidates alleged involvement in corrupt practices
Three Sri Lankans, Tamil Nadu woman detained near Indo-Nepal border
HBCH&RC launches robotic surgery facility in Visakhapatnam, performs first procedure
No consistent improvement in Delhis winter air quality over four years: CREA
Delhi SIR: revised data show sharp increase in Form 6 disposal rate
MNM asks cadres to step up groundwork ahead of local body polls
MNM asks cadres to step up groundwork ahead of local body polls - The Hindu
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
Tied by geography, divided by politics
India and Bangladesh must overcome mistrust and pursue pragmatic neighbourhood cooperation
IIT-Madras announces research projects on AI, seeks to study feasibility of small data centres
INLD leader asks Haryana CM to invoke Section 108 to halt parallel power licence
TBMs to be produced under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mr. Vaishnaw said that previously the country relied on imports of TBMs with diameters of 8 metres and 15 metres but today the country is set to manufacture machines exceeding 16 metres in diameter
60-crore annual fund to keep T.N. police stations clean
State approves proposal of DGP to engage outsourced sanitary workers to ensure cleanliness
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
Industries in Chennais SIPCOT parks flag infrastructure gaps
Industrial units at Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai raise concern over frequent power cuts, faulty streetlights, and interruptions in water supply
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
T.N. govt. writes to NMC, UGC seeking action against private College for collecting extra fees
Canary in the coal mine: On the performance of Indias core industrial sectors
Core sector data indicate impending growth slowdowns
Union minister calls for greater use of emerging tech to prevent disease
Minister inspects modern rice mill
More boats for flood-prone areas this monsoon season in Chennai
The GCC has mobilised 132 boats for flood-prone areas, says Commissioner Sameeran. Councillors have also arranged additional boats and volunteers to help sick residents reach arterial roads
VCK takes a dig at DMK for condemning NTK candidates arrest; DMK and NTK hit back
Tunnelling through: On Chinas export control list, tunnel-boring machines
Domestic manufacturing and foreign partnerships must go hand-in-hand
Vijay, TN leaders extend birthday wishes to Amit Shah
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.
Narikuravar Community Gains Scheduled Tribe Status, Unlocks Education and Opportunity in Tamil Nadu
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.
Boy, 16, ends life after beef-caste taunt in Coimbatore school
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
Rain lashes various parts of Madurai
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
Annamalai on anti-CEC row: We dont support CJP, but they have right to protest
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
Waqf Board will support govt.s efforts to resolve Munambam dispute, says chairperson
M.C. Mayin Haji says the issue is pending before the Kerala High Court and the Waqf Tribunal
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
