Presidency University expels student for defacing Vivekananda poster
A woman stitches her way into the male-dominated ritual tradition of Theyyam
Based in Kannayi Mukkottu near Payyannur, she spends the Theyyam season creating attire and accessories, a craft she learned from her father and now sustains as a specialised, highly regarded artisan.
East Bengal makes history in AFC Women's Champions League
The Kolkata team becomes the first Indian club to advance to the knockout stage of the elite competition
Reliances Independence Power Up biscuits get a motorsport makeover with Ajith Kumar Racing
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) to roll out an expanded range of Independence biscuit which will be availble in nine variants. Trial packs will be rolled out across Tamil Nadu at 5.
Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks
Ukraine's Energy Ministry said a massive attack on a number of energy facilities had plunged five regions into darkness and significantly hampered electricity transmission in Kyiv and surrounding region
Saudi oil sites, troops and Riyadh airport targeted: Houthis
The Iran-backed group, which is fighting a Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's government, allegedly launched six operations
CJP founder launches scathing attack on Central government
Addressing a protest named Jantar Mantar @ Kochi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Abhijeet Dipke stresses that Modi will go out in 2029.
Bihars Ranivas Mound declared monument of national importance
Currently, 70 sites in Bihar are under the stewardship of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Biswajit Basu becomes fourth retired judge to resign from West Bengal SIR tribunal
Others who quit are former Calcutta HC Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, former judges Ranjit Kumar Bagh and Indrajit Chatterjee; judges heading the 19 tribunals have complained about the slow pace of disposal of 38 lakh pending appeals
Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Wife, Mother-In-Laws Bodies Found In Tamil Nadu
The body of seven-year-old Puneeth, son of Shankar, one of the victims, was recovered near Nandi Hills
Cyclone Murasu: Andhra Pradesh CM orders swift power restoration, price control measures
Naidu tells officials to monitor field-level relief operations, complete damage assessments at the earliest and esnure prompt financial assistance to the affected families
Gyanesh Kumar will soon be forced to step down, says K.C. Venugopal
AICC general secretary accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Election Commission of India to undermine the Congress and influence electoral outcomes
Appointment of non-hereditary trustees to temples: HC seeks changes in rules
NDA dominates Kurnool, Nandyal ZPTC and MPTC polls; YSRCP puts up fight in Anantapur
TDP-led alliance wins 48 of 54 ZPTC seats in erstwhile combined Kurnool district and nearly 90% of MPTC seats; TDP wins 175 MPTCs and leads in 85 others in Anantapur
Hundreds of students under the aegis of All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) staged a protest at Vivekananda Circle in Dharwad on Friday, condemning the State governments move to allow adoption of government schools by private institutions and corporate companies
PM Modi extends Diwali greetings, says he will celebrate with soldiers
Bhogapuram airport to be displayed as Visakhapatnam in global booking systems from November 21
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday extended Deepavali greetings to Tamil people across the world, describing the festival as a celebration of the triumph of righteousness over injustice and light over darkness. In a message posted on social media platform X, Nagenthran said that Deepavali symbolised the elimination of ignorance and the emergence of true knowledge, while reflecting India's rich spiritual and cultural heritage. He added that traditional celebrations, including early morning oil baths, wearing new clothes, bursting firecrackers, lighting lamps and sharing sweets with relatives, reinforced family bonds and showcased the country's cultural identity. The BJP leader also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, claiming that India was witnessing a golden era of development and growing international recognition. He said the country was progressing towards the ambitious goal of 'Viksit Bharat' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership. Nagenthran particularly appreciated the Prime Minister's efforts to promote the Tamil language and the spiritual traditions of Tamil people across the country, describing his contribution as historically significant. However, his festive message also contained a sharp political warning against what he described as domestic and foreign forces attempting to destabilise India. He alleged that certain elements, unable to tolerate India's growing economic strength and international influence, were organising artificial protests under the guise of democracy to disturb national peace and indirectly bring about a change of government. Without identifying any particular organisation or political party, Nagenthran claimed that such attempts would ultimately fail before the collective strength of India's 140 crore people. Drawing a parallel with the festival's symbolism, the State BJP Chief said that just as a small flame could dispel darkness, the unity and determination of the Indian people would defeat forces seeking to undermine national stability. Nagenthran also urged people to celebrate Deepavali by supporting traditional industries and local livelihoods, particularly Tamil Nadu's firecracker manufacturers, weavers and artisans. He said that purchasing their products would help sustain traditional occupations and bring happiness and prosperity to thousands of families dependent on these industries. Concluding his message, the BJP leader expressed hope that righteousness would prevail over evil and India's greatness would continue to shine across the world. He reiterated his heartfelt Deepavali greetings to Tamil people everywhere, calling for unity, prosperity and the preservation of India's cultural traditions.
Actor Prakash Raj participates in Kochi protest against SIR
Rajajinagar murders: Police retrieve two more bodies from Tamil Nadu; search on for four
Teams have been deployed to conduct search operations at Chamundi Hills and Shiradi Ghat as part of the next phase of the investigation to find the missing bodies
Not a single book procured under our government: TN Minister Rajmohan
B.Tech student among two dead in separate accidents in Visakhapatnam
Rampurs Lavi Fair: Storytelling through 300 years of Himalayan trade and tradition
Rampur Bushahrs Lavi Fair in Himachal Pradesh traces a Himalayan journey from wool and barter to women entrepreneurs and digital payments
Puducherry government initiates measures to address public grievances related to land survey
NDA wins eight ZPTC seats in Palnadu district
Telugu Desam Party secures six seats and Jana Sena Party wins two in eight of the 10 ZPTC constituencies after vote counting on Saturday
Take steps to construct new GH in Ilayangudi: HC
Abhijeet Dipke slams Modi: You sold the country to Modi
Radial road from Shamshabad to Kodangal will be completed by Dec. 2027, says CM
Botcha Satyanarayanas daughter loses Bondapalli ZPTC seat
Allahabad High Court slams U.P. Police over routine violations of fundamental rights
Ordering the release of a petitioner whose family alleged that he was forcibly picked up by police in plain clothes on September 5, the Bench says police appear to have little regard for constitutional freedoms
Music and yoga strike a healing chord behind prison walls in Keralams Viyyur Central Prison
Aathmanadam programme at Viyyur Central Prison brings inmates and staff together for music therapy and relaxation
Free Risdiplam for SMA patients to be made available in all districts
JSP stronger after 100% strike rate in ULBs: party leader Daneti Sridhar
JSP candidate dies before vote counting, wins MPTC seat in East Godavari district
The 28-year-old woman died due to cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at private hospital after complaining of chest pain
Vijay Urges PM Modi To Deny Mekedatu Dam Approval Without States' Consent
The purported site inspection by central government officers has deepened the worries of the farmers of Cauvery Delta, who are already struggling in this deficit water year (2026-27), due to Karnataka's denial to ensure Tamil Nadu's due share even on a pro-rata basis, Vijay told PM Modi.
NDA sweeps Anakapalli ZPTC elections
TDP emerges as the dominant force in the rural body polls by securing 17 out of the 24 ZPTC seats, JSP wins 5, and BJP two seats
Declare November 7 as State Students Day, urges Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Ambedkar firmly believed education was the most powerful tool for transforming human lives and bringing about social change, says Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor
Pralhad Joshi accuses Karnataka government of burdening people with price hikes
Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of burdening people with repeated price increases.
Decent rainfall in areas near Western Ghats
Sharmila hails Congress performance in Chirala civic polls
Party wins 10 of 44 councillor seats; APCC chief urges elected members to act as an effective Opposition
Parts of Delhi continue to reel under severe air pollution on the eve of Deepavali
The city as a whole falls in the very poor category with an AQI of 362 on November 7, slightly better than November 6; stubble burnings contribution to PM2.5 levels dipped to 1.7% from 7.9% on November 6
Vedike urges govt. to set up police outpost, tighten security at government-run hostel
NDA continues its winning streak, set to crush YSRCP in ZPTC and MPTC elections as well
The TDP-led coalition is far ahead in the race, winning in over 320 ZPTCs, including 77 that have been declared as unanimously elected, and leading in nearly 100 others; a similar picture is unfolding in 7,767 MPTCs; in major setback to YSRCP chief Jagan, the TDP wins Pulivendula ZPTC too
AI data centre expansion: Climate activists occupy Microsoft site in Amsterdam
Women from Wanaparthy villages get trained in japa care
Thirty-six bag jobs to take care of mothers and newborns
Keralam to have a comprehensive disaster management and resilience programme, says CM
Measures to address climate change, accurate disaster forecasting, early warning systems, disaster mitigation plans, and operational guidelines for disaster management will be strengthened, says Chief Minister
NDA dominates rural local body polls in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts
TDP and allies secure over 70% of ZPTC and MPTC seats; YSRCP makes modest gains in several mandals
GVMC Commissioner inspects ongoing development works, directs officials to expedite pace
Reviews works for CII Partnership Summit, Velampeta Slum development project, and Working Womens Hostel
Cab Driver Accused Of Killing Seven Family Members
Bengaluru police have recovered the bodies of a cab driver's wife and mother-in-law from Tamil Nadu's Yercaud forest, bringing the total recovered bodies to three in a sensational serial murder case. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, is alleged to have murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. Investigations are ongoing to recover more bodies and gather evidence, with police probing the role of sedatives and the accused's daughter.
Sannati set for a heritage makeover as Karnataka Cabinet clears development authority Bill
Proposed legislation aims to transform the ancient Buddhist site into an international heritage and tourism destination, with emphasis on conservation of Ashokan edicts and archaeological treasures
Man held for selling counterfeit iPhones, Apple Watches
Firecrackers worth lakhs destroyed in fire
Ten of 11 stations on Kochi metros Pink Line to have entry/exit from both sides of road
Terminal station at Smart City to have entry/exit only on the right hand side; foot overbridge mulled for members of the public to access the station
Transfer of vehicles, moving vehicle from another State, e-KYC can be done online
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No respite from deluge even a week after rain: Residents of Palakol complain
Several colonies are in knee-deep water for the last few days, and there is no proper power supply and no supply of milk, vegetables and other essentials in some of the water logged areas, says the victims
Hundreds of devotees visit Deviramma Temple in Chikkamagaluru
CITU adds 4.5 lakh members in Keralam, plans digital membership mapping
CITU is planning to mobilise 20,000 workers from Keralam for a massive rally in Delhi during the first three days of December to protest against the four labour codes
Adilabad Police crack 32-lakh ventilator theft case, arrest two
Revanth Reddys Praja Balam tour after Sankranthi
Workshop for healthcare professionals on laboratory hazards, safety precautions held in Puducherry
Authoritarian leaders facing setbacks, says M.K. Muneer
Chairperson of the Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission M.K. Muneer urges the public to oppose hate speech irrespective of who makes it, asserting that there should be no compromise with those who spread hatred.
Prakash G.T. Nittali takes charge as Shivamogga DC
NDA grabs 117 MPTC seats in Bapatla district, TDP wins 109
YSR Congress Party wins 19 MPTC seats; TDP emerges victorius in two ZPTC seats and is leading in four more
Curtain goes up on 10-day Kalpathy car festival
CESC issues safety advisory ahead of Deepavali
Calicut University botanical garden named Keralams second biodiversity heritage site
Spread over 19.5 acres, the garden houses a vast collection of rare plants, including bryophytes, ferns, cacti, aquatic plants, wild ginger, wild bananas and medicinal herbs
HMWS&SB fines Akshayakalpa Farms 20,000 for wasting drinking water in Jubilee Hills
22 different medicines worth 7.89 lakh seized from illegal godown in Telanganas Hanumakonda
Two arrested for hunting sambar deer in Gudalur
Sai Pallavi has a request for Dhanush amid his political entry buzz
At OM Chapter 1's audio launch event, Sai Pallavi shared her experience of working with Dhanush. She also seemingly addressed the rumours about his political entry, urging him not to give up acting like Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
Punjab government hikes DA for 6,507 computer teachers: CM Bhagwant Mann
The State government has also regularised the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha
Nearly one in four in Kerala could be elderly by 2036. Is the State ready? | The Hindu Explains
Keralas Senior Citizens Rights Bill proposes stronger protections for older people, including better elderly care, safeguards against abuse, geriatric healthcare and measures to prevent cyber fraud. With nearly 23% of Keralas population projected to be aged 60 and above by 2036, what does the Bill promise? The Hindu explains its key provisions and the challenges ahead.
Spread message that investing in Andhra Pradesh is safe and effortless, CM Naidu tells officials
Reviewing the arrangements for the 31st CII Partnership Summit scheduled to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, the Chief Minister says the mega event is intended to enhance the States image among the investor community, and every effort should be made to fulfil the purpose
Police crack fraud case by overseas educational consultancy firm in Thanjavur, one arrested
Swachh Survekshan awards: Mysuru to know its rank on Nov. 11
MCC gets invite for awards ceremony in New Delhi; hopeful of national recognition
Shoppers throng markets in Dindigul on Deepavali eve
Protest against move to set up waste processing plant on Sainik School campus
The civic body is reportedly eyeing 20 acres of land on the vast school campus to set up a waste-to-energy plant
Chennai police introduce feedback system to monitor complaint handling and investigations
Woman murdered, body burnt; husband, 2 others held
IVF facility proposed at Govt. Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangaluru: U.T. Khader
More eateries tap into Tiruchis turkey biryani market
Labourer dies of electrocution after stepping on snapped power cable
Five held in north-east Delhi for illegal firecracker sale, 92 kg seized
Thoothukudi receives moderate rain; Srivaikuntam records highest rainfall
Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support
Moscow has not commented on the incident. Russia has consistently denied any involvement in cyberattacks or hacking operations abroad
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 67.60 feet
CMRL to complete Panagal Park-Nandanam-Boat Club tunnel by end of this month for Phase II project
Shreya N. Gowda from Bhadravati tops NDA & NA entrance exam
Shreya N. Gowda of Thimlapura in Bhadravati town has topped the list of women candidates who qualified in the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission
