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AI and the consciousness illusion

For an AI to conquer the world, it implies an intelligence to envision and plot a desired future

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 1:08 am

When institutional safeguards fail

Allegations of caste discrimination have persisted despite successive inquiry committees and commissions

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 1:01 am

State must acquire Kodanad estate land for converting a private road into a public road: PIL in HC

A local resident has filed the case claiming that the inhabitants of two hamlets were facing hardship because of restrictions imposed on using the private road which was their only access to the outside world

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:46 am

Vaiko accuses Centre, Karnataka of betraying Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu issue

He urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to remain vigilant on the issue

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:44 am

PM in Manila: Giving new momentum to Indias Act East Policy

Prime Minister Modis presence in Manila will reinforce a clear message: Indias Act East Policy is not merely an outreach to Southeast Asia. It is increasingly about working with ASEAN to shape a stable, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:36 am

T.N. govt. introduces planning permission system based on third-party certification

Many registered engineers in areas such as Chennai Corporation have requested the government to include grade II and grade III registered engineers in the third-party certification-based planning permission system as they have better experience in planning permission applications

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:36 am

About 70 km of GCC roads to be handed over to Highways

Arcot Road, Usman Road and Nelson Manickam Road are some of the key roads being transferred. Most of them are bus route roads linked to highways located within the city limits, says a source

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:32 am

Diljit says attempts made to stop his Indore concert, recites kisi ke baap ka Hindostan thodi hai

In an aggressive tone, the Punjabi artist appeared to take a dig at the political opposition to his Aura India Tour 2026, which was kicked off with the concert in Indores Delight Dastoor ground

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:25 am

Cyclothon held to promote awareness on diabetes

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:14 am

Indias green law needs baselines, not snapshots

The Yamuna floodplain verdict rightly insists that the polluter pays principle requires a polluter, but the route it takes leaves a gap that the National Green Tribunal Act had already closed

The Hindu 16 Nov 2026 12:02 am

P. Viswanathan and Selvaperunthagai spar over comments on T.N.s law and order situation

The Minister questions the former TNCC president on which party he is going to next

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:51 pm

All the kings men

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 11:48 pm

A step back: On Trumps no-war, no-deal approach against Iran

Trump must accept the realities of the war if he wants a deal

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:46 pm

Odisha braces for possible third cyclone in three weeks as Bay of Bengal system intensifies

Odisha is preparing for a possible third cyclone in three weeks, as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 16 and a severe cyclonic storm by November 17.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:39 pm

ED summons C Vijayabaskar and wife V Ramya in 35.79 crore assets case

The Enforcement Directorate has reissued summons to former Tamil Nadu health minister and TVK leader C Vijayabaskar and his wife in a money laundering probe linked to alleged disproportionate assets worth 35.79 crore.

The Economic Times 15 Nov 2026 11:36 pm

Security forces launch massive anti-terror operation in Kulgams Khudwani

1st Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Kulgam Police have launched a massive cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Khudwani area of Kulgam district in Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday. All entry and exit points have been sealed as security forces intensify the search operation.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:35 pm

Custodial death of truck driver: family members refuse to receive body, alleging police torture

CPI(M) stages protest in Madurai for procedural lapses by police; Joint Action Against Custodial Torture demands booking, arresting of police officers for death in custody

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:32 pm

Drug de-addiction awareness programme at VSP

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:26 pm

Southeast Asian leaders denounce violence in Myanmar, extend ban on its leader

ASEAN leaders proposed the plan in April 2021 to try to ease the violence that erupted after the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 11:25 pm

Agilisium Firm Plans To Expand Workforce To 3,000

After announcing its Asia headquarters shift to Hyderabad, the US-based firm says it could expand its Tamil Nadu workforce to 2,0003,000 over three years.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Nov 2026 11:22 pm

Mumbai to host sixth Earthshot Prize Awards on November 17; organisers promise biggest edition yet

The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, identifies and supports environmental solutions across five categories. Each of the five winners will receive 1 million to help scale their innovations.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:54 pm

Indias health spending triples to 4.14 lakh crore, but out-of-pocket share drops to 42.7%: NHA

The share of healthcare costs borne by households fell from 64.2% to 42.7% over a decade, while social security spending on health rose from 6% to 11%

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:53 pm

Sanitation worker dies after falling into tank at Avadi sewage plant

Police registered a case of unnatural death

The Times of India 15 Nov 2026 10:49 pm

India, U.S. agreed on preferential market access for Indian goods in America: Goyal

The deal was to be signed earlier, but changes in U.S. tariff landscape led to further negotiations on the agreement

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:40 pm

Drone ownership ban comes into force in Beijing over security concerns

The ban applies to both urbanised and rural areas in the municipality of around 16,400 square kilometres (6,300 square miles) an area roughly half the size of Belgium

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:38 pm

Inspector, constable suspended for filing fake case under POCSO Act in Chennai

The two police personnel allegedly registered a case against a man at the behest of a Telangana resident, who claimed he had paid 5 lakh to the Thirumangalam All Women Police Station

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:38 pm

Lang Bazaar Road in Vellore choked by encroachments

Trucks, cars, and wholesale vendors encroach the road, posing a risk to pedestrians; residents welcomed the attempts by the Corporation to curb truck movement, but traders staged a protest against the restrictions

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:33 pm

In latest encounter, West Bengal police kill a man accused of shooting at a constable two days ago

This is the fifth instance of an accused killed in police firing in West Bengal, within six months of the BJP coming to power in the State; this was an extrajudicial execution, says civil society group

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:07 pm

India, Bangladesh leaderships should support temporary renewal of Ganga Water Treaty, says expert

Full revision of the Ganga Water Treaty is not possible in the four weeks left before it expires, says Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury, former Chairman of the National River Conservation Commission of Bangladesh, but having a bad treaty is better than not having any treaty at all

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:06 pm

Watch: Keralam launches Jeeva-Suyathra mission; CM rules out political interference

Keralam launches the Jeeva-Suyathra Mission to improve road safety and halve road accidents and fatalities. CM V.D. Satheesan assures officials of no political interference in traffic enforcement. Actor Mammootty is the missions brand ambassador.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:55 pm

Murder of BJP worker by own party members sparks speculation of intra-party feud in West Bengal

Since the BJP came to power in the summer of 2026, allegations that differences persist between supporters of the party who joined the BJP before their assembly poll victory and those who came after have surfaced frequently.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:51 pm

Escaping extreme poverty and Naxalism has improved tribal lives, says PM Modi

PM cites World Bank report to claim that 50 crore Indians have escaped extreme poverty over last 12 to 13 years; says 125 districts were Naxal-affected in 2014, as previous regimes closed their eyes to the problem

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:45 pm

Watch: Palestinians hold funeral for senior Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Palestinians held a funeral for Samir Abu Younis, commander of Hamas Rafah brigade, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. The killing comes despite an October 2025 ceasefire, which has not stopped Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:43 pm

Czechs gather in big numbers to reject government's plan to overhaul funding of public media

The massive protest took place at the capital's Letn Park, where huge crowds gathered during the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which ended more than 40 years of communist rule in the country

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:39 pm

Tamil Nadu MLA Accused of Sending Obscene Messages to District Collector

The National Commission for Women has demanded a report on allegations against Tamil Nadu MLA C. Arul Vignesh for sending obscene messages. Tamil Nadu MLA Accused of Sending Obscene Messages to District Collector

Daily Kiran 15 Nov 2026 9:38 pm

Shahrukh Khan sheds light on Dinesh Karthiks influence on him and Tamil Nadus IPL generation

Shahrukh, after a disappointing last season, has started out on a positive note this time around

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:34 pm

Modi govt. implementing policies to hand over agri sector to corporates: Brinda Karat

Centre systemically weakening Constitution and its institutions, she alleged

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:20 pm

New buildings for Rasipuram GH will be inaugurated in four months, says Health Minister

Thenew buildings with six floors are being constructedat 53.39 crore on 6.99 acre, says Minister for Health K.G. Arunraj

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:10 pm

KPSC exam passes off smoothly in Dharwad

A total of 6,316 candidates appear for the exam at 18 centres

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:10 pm

Keralam government to hold talks with LPST protesters

Chief Ministers Office informs protesters that the government is willing for talks as the agitation led by the All Kerala Lower Primary School Teachers (LPST) Rankholders Associationenters its 133rd day

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

Revanth urges Modi to expedite clearances for Telangana irrigation projects

Seeks Centres intervention to secure Maharashtras approval for Tummidihatti project; requests 5,000 crore under SASCI; invites PM to Khelo India Youth Games

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:50 pm

My entire life has been a struggle, says Bilkis Bano at GIO conference in Kochi

Her husband, Patel Yakub Rasool, who attended the conference, recollected the long and arduous struggle for justice she had to wage.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:49 pm

Tiruchendur witnesses grand Soorasamharam amid chants by lakhs of devotees

Around 4,100 police personnel were deployed for security; The Thirukkalyanam (celestial wedding) of Lord Murugan and Goddess Deivanai will be held on Monday

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:36 pm

Delhi airport taxi trips from neighbouring states plunge 80% amid BS-VI curbs

The DTTTA has announced a march to the Delhi Secretariat on November 17. The association is opposing, among other measures, restrictions on BS-IV diesel taxis and buses, hefty challans and the financial burden of installing panic buttons and vehicle location tracking devices

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:31 pm

Mysuru students exposure visit to Malaysia

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:23 pm

Kalpathy in Keralams Palakkad awaits grand spectacle of chariot confluence on November 16

Four temples are taking part in the celebrations: Sree Visalakshi Sametha Viswanathaswamy Temple, Kalpathy; Manthakkara Maha Ganapathy Temple, New Kalpathy; Sree Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Old Kalpathy; and Sree Prasanna Maha Ganapathy Temple, Chathapuram

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:18 pm

CRPF withdraws anti-Naxal battalion from Chhattisgarh for Manipur duties

A battalion of more than 1,000 personnel based in Sukma has been sent to Manipur, with a proposal to withdraw at least three more from Chhattisgarh and Odisha, officials told PTI

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 8:15 pm