Asian Games 2026: Ice-cool Kumkum strikes historic recurve gold, earns Olympic quota
Kumkum Mohod became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in the individual recurve event.
Neeru Dhanda to be flag bearer at Asian Games closing
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India ready for Brazil test, Jamil calls for support
Defender Anwar Ali echoed his coachs sentiments, describing the encounter as a very big game and urging the team to give everything on the pitch
Vande Bharat crosses Chenab, Anji bridges at 100 kmph as Katra-Banihal train speed limit raised
He said the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26401/26404) created a new record by crossing both the world's highest Chenab Bridge and India's first cable-stayed Anji Bridge at 100 kmph
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Indian women's recurve team clinches historic gold in Archery
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Rules framed to standardise appointment of heads, members of various tribunals
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CPI(M) urges Tamil Nadu government to boycott High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike on ventilator, attorneys say
Pike remains in critical condition, her lawyers said, two days after the state administered two doses of pentobarbital but failed to kill her.
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Khadi Santa marks Gadhi Jayanti celebrations in Vijayawada
Three minors rescued from brick kilns in Konaseema
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Blocked routes and repeated detentions mark SIR protest in Delhi
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From Palladium to Bollywood, Suri remembers Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 2: Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri, who recently visited Kashmir for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), has recalled his childhood in the valley, the circumstances that forced his family to leave in the early 1990s and his continuing emotional connection with Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Suri said he was 19 when the situation in Kashmir deteriorated in 1989 and he was then pursuing his graduation at Gandhi College. He had earlier studied at Burn Hall School and also represented Jammu and Kashmir in sports at the national level. I remember playing basketball, trekking and doing many other things. Those were very different times, Suri said, recalling his childhood and youth in Kashmir. He said the turning point for his family came after his father was killed on August 1, 1990. My father was killed on August 1, 1990, without any warning. We were not leaving. We thought, why do we need to leave? But three boys came home and shot him, he said. Following the incident and the imposition of curfew, Suri said, his family decided to leave Kashmir. That was the day when the family thought that we should move out of the valley. I completed my final year at MAM College in Jammu and later moved to Delhi. After a short stint in Delhi, I moved to Mumbai and eventually entered films, he said. Reflecting on the changes Kashmir has witnessed over the past three-and-a-half decades, Suri said several generations have grown up experiencing curfews, school closures and prolonged periods of uncertainty. Kashmir has seen a lot. Whether you are a Kashmiri or someone who came from outside, people have suffered. I hope we are in better times now, Suri said. According to him, people across the valley primarily want peace, prosperity and opportunities. Despite having spent decades outside Kashmir, Suri said he continues to visit the valley regularly. Suri said his emotional connection with Kashmir remains strong, adding that he sometimes jokes with his children about eventually returning to the Valley. I threaten my kids that when you go to college, I will go back to Kashmir, he said with a smile. When you have spent your childhood somewhere, you cant leave that place, but the connection remains. In Kashmir, there can also be a good environment for script reading because the distractions are less, he added. Suri also travelled down memory lane while recalling the cinema culture of Kashmir before the 1990s. We had Palladium and Regal. English films were screened at Broadway, Neelam Cinema and other theatres. I watched films of actors like Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Dilip Kumar, he said. Recalling the excitement surrounding popular films, Suri said, I have watched films like Sholay, Coolie, Amar Akbar Anthony - there were big posters and long queues. Tickets were available for around Rs 5. He also remembered the ticket windows at Palladium Cinema and the presence of black-market ticket sellers. Suri believes Kashmir has the potential to develop a vibrant regional film industry and tell its own stories to the world. Regional cinema is important because you tell your stories yourself. It is such a beautiful way to reach out to the world, he said. Pointing to regional film industries in Punjab and Tamil Nadu, he said Kashmir could also develop its own cinema rooted in its culture, people and stories. Suri, who has worked in films including Raazi and Firaaq, also recalled his experience of shooting I Am in Kashmir. It was a great experience shooting in Kashmir. The permissions were also issued smoothly, he said. The actor-producer said his recent visit to Kashmir for the IFFJK gave him an opportunity to reconnect with the Valleys evolving film ecosystem. I was happy to attend the film festival. It was a new experience for Kashmir, he said. Suri acknowledged that there were some glitches during the festival but said organising such an event on a large scale was itself significant. However, he emphasised the need to ensure that local filmmakers and artists remain central to the development of Kashmirs film ecosystem. Suri suggested that a comprehensive database of local artists should be created and maintained so that filmmakers and festival organisers can easily identify talent from Jammu and Kashmir. Suri also advocated establishing a dedicated film school in Kashmir to train young people in various technical and creative aspects of filmmaking. He said such an institution could help create a structured ecosystem for local talent and provide young filmmakers with opportunities to acquire professional skills without having to leave the valley.
Tragic Incident in Ariyalur: Three Workers Die from Asphyxiation in Septic Tank
Three workers tragically lost their lives due to asphyxiation while working in a septic tank in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. An investigation is underway. Tragic Incident in Ariyalur: Three Workers Die from Asphyxiation in Septic Tank
Surgeon Rear Admiral Jandhyala Sridhar assumes charge as Command Medical Officer
Describing him as the pravachan mantri, Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X which said household kitchen budgets had increased by 20% to 25% over the past three months and asked when people would get relief from back-breaking inflation
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Backing Vijay Was Not Sudden Cong Decision, Says Tagore
Vijay is clear about secularism and democracy, Tagore said, adding that Rahul had confidence in Vijays ability to serve the people of Tamil Nadu..
Chennai youths raison detre in Post-it notes on display at IIT-M
Dino Morea questioned by Mumbai EOW in Mithi River Desilting contracts case
The EOW has arrested three people in connection with the case, which relates to contracts awarded by the BMC for desilting the Mithi River. Investigators have alleged irregularities in equipment hiring rates and the contracting process.
Elders Seek Pension Hike, Better Healthcare
The federation said Tamil Nadus elderly population, estimated at 1.04 crore or 13.6 per cent of the population in 2021, was projected to increase substantially by 2031.
Minority TVK government has forced byelection for CMs selfish gain: DMK president Stalin
Actor Chief Minister C. JosephVijay, after playing a hero inJananayagan, had turned a villain by imposing abyelectionthrough horse-trading and murder of democracy, says Stalin
Sowmiya launches liquor-free Tamil Nadu movement, calls for imposition of total prohibition
CPM lashes out at political landscape in TN, Pondy, accuses parties of distributing cash
Journalists union demands special law on safety, restoration of Working Journalists Act
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Vizag gears up for makeover ahead of CII Partnership Summit
Lawyers group announces independent panel of ex-judges to enquire into SIR aftermath
The panel will independently evaluate the constitutional and statutory validity, methodology, and overall impact of the SIR exercise on eligible voters
MK Stalin warns TVK government over Hindi signboard, defends two-language policy
MK Stalin criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its attempt to impose Hindi in the state. He emphasized that Tamil Nadu's core principle is the two-language policy, which should not be disrupted. Stalin pointed out that the Hindi imposition was previously a Union government issue now exacerbated by state actions. Minister Aadhav Arjuna supported Stalin's view and announced the suspension of officials responsible for the recent signage incident.
Indias Model BIT a decade later, amid changes
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IGZP begins Wildlife Week celebrations
Vizags Swachh Andhra awards honour 68 recipients
Two brothers found dead at lodge in Periamet
BHEL celebrates Gandhi Jayanthi in Ranipet
Obstacle race: On Special Intensive Revision exercise
The SIR is threatening universal adult franchise
Gang held for possession of two elephant tusks in Vellore
Green Visakha protest against AI data centres
Villagers boycott gram sabha meeting demanding relocation of Tasmac outlet
CMC opens Paediatric Speciality Centre at its Ranipet campus
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Rescue act: On tiger reintroduction in West Bengals Buxa
Preventing ecological degradation is the way to protect wildlife
Police conduct surprise raids on 69 resorts across Visakhapatnam
Photo exhibition on Mahatma marks Gandhi Jayanti at ANU
40 photographers from across India receive awards for participating in the Independence Day photography competition conducted by Photography Academy of India
Khadi special rebate sale begins in Madurai
Protests held across country demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars ouster, hundreds detained
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slams police action on protesters, says lathi can stop a crowd, but not a question; political parties, activists and students take out rallies across States seeking electoral reforms and rollback of SIR
UPI volume jumps 27% to touch 145 bn in first half
This is against UPI volume 114 billion during April-September quarter of the previous financial year, as per data released by the National Payments Corporation of India
FPIs turn net sellers, pull out 35,860 crore in September
The outflows came after FPIs invested 20,200 crore in Indian equities in July and 29,630 crore in August
Now, response to your electricity complaints is a Hi away in Tamil Nadu
Long weekend rush exposes gaps in travel planning beyond Chennai
Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on three Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic
The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyivs six road bridges caused traffic jams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the citys residents
Pay the Global South for climate damage, but only if it prices carbon, says economist Greenstone
Michael Greenstone, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago, says that the exact parameters of agreements would have to be negotiated
Recovery agents to face stringent police action for arm-twisting loan defaulters
Vettri Payanam scheme launched in Madurai
Sanitary workers felicitated at gram sabha meeting
MISS celebrates 57th college foundation day
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke meets Naseeruddin Shah at Mumbai protest in Shivaji Park
In a heartwarming moment from the CJP protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke met veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. Clearly overwhelmed by the actors presence, Dipke put out an emotional post on X alongside a video of Naseeruddin Shah hugging him, captioning it: Am I dreaming, or what? Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, alongside singer-music director Vishal Dadlani and Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, joined the CJP protest at Shivaji Park to show their support.
Gandhi Hill hosts Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Vijayawada
GHF and APGSN conduct competitions for schoolchildren to promote Gandhian principles and values
Gandhis teachings will continue to inspire all generations
Port Setu launched to digitise tracking of export container movement
Ktaka govt urges CWMA to reduce Cauvery water release to TN
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Friday urged the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to reconsider its direction to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu at Biligundlu, citing severe drought conditions and depleted reservoir levels. Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said Karnataka had submitted an official request to the CWMA on Friday seeking a review of the decision taken at the authoritys 58th meeting held on September 24, 2026. At the meeting, the CWMA directed Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu at Biligundlu for 15 days. Cheluvarayaswamy said the southwest monsoon had completely withdrawn from Karnataka and inflows into the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS), Hemavathi, Harangi and Kabini reservoirs had declined sharply. The total water available for use in these four reservoirs is currently only 49 TMC. Karnataka has to preserve this water very carefully to meet the states drinking water requirements, protect the environment and compensate for evaporation losses until June 2027, the Minister said. He said around 47 taluks in the Cauvery basin had already been declared drought-hit and that the entire basin was facing severe drought conditions. Despite the shortage of water, Karnataka had strictly complied with all directions issued by the CWMA during the current water year, he added. From June 1 to September 30, 44.21 TMC of water was recorded at Biligundlu, Cheluvarayaswamy said. The Minister also pointed out that the northeast monsoon, which is generally favourable for Tamil Nadu, was expected to be normal or above normal, increasing the likelihood of higher inflows into the neighbouring state. Considering all these facts, Karnataka is in a difficult situation where it is not possible to release a substantial quantity of water from the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, he said. Cheluvarayaswamy said the state had therefore requested the CWMA to reconsider its earlier decision and reduce the mandated release at Biligundlu from 4,000 cusecs to 2,000 cusecs per day. He said the reduction was necessary in view of the severe drought situation in the Cauvery basin and the limited water available in Karnatakas reservoirs. The state has requested the authority to take Karnatakas difficult situation into consideration and reduce the water release to 2,000 cusecs per day, the Minister said.
Blood donation camp held in Vijayawada to mark Gandhi, Sastry Jayantis
Gyanesh, its done bro echoes as thousands join CJP protest seeking CECs resignation
Prominent persons, including actor Shabana Azmi and singer Vishal Dadlani, also took part in the protest against the alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commissions nationwide SIR exercise
1,964 IMFL bottles seized on dry day in Virudhunagar district
Seven killed, 19 injured as truck hits pickup van in Maharashtras Amravati
The accident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Channel 97 of the high-speed carriageway near the Dhamangaon railway station
Activist slam Coimbatore corporation over uncleared silt, canal pollution
Collector appeals to people to stop breeding of dengue-causing mosquitos at grama sabha meeting
Karnataka CM questions removal of Gandhis name from NREGA scheme
Free travel for women under Vettri Payanam scheme to cover 2,108 buses in Coimbatore region
Stop or regulate 24-hour duty for govt. doctors, associations demand
The demand comes after a video of a TVK MLAs midnight inspection at Government Hospital (GH), Eral, went viral on social media
Chola-era inscription discovered during pond restoration in Medavakkam
The inscription, dating back to 1268 CE, was created during the rule of the Telugu Chola king Vijaya Ganda Gopalan, who reigned in Kancheepuram. It records the construction of a sluice in the ancient Monapakkam lake
SDPI holds protest in Coimbatore seeking CECs resignation
Doorstep delivery of ration commodities on October 3 and 5 under Thayumanavar scheme in Coimbatore
Karnataka SIR: More than 23,700 Form-7 applications received after claims and objections period
Losing faith in elections: Ground zero at Jantar Mantars massive Oct 2 protest
Massive protests erupted across the national capital and nationwide on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), with thousands taking to the streets demanding the immediate resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
RJD, Congress at odds over upcoming Bihar legislative council elections
The RJD had earlier announced candidates for six seats while the Congress is set to contest in four seats; the Congress questioned its Mahagathbandhan ally for ignoring alliance coordination and asserted that its candidates are in the fray to win the polls
Man stages own abduction to demand ransom from father
State Cabinet should comprise 50% women Ministers, says Annamalai
He presents the Kamarajar Awards to 10 women from across Tamil Nadu at an event organised at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai
Extended weekend: Roads to Ooty, Valparai see long traffic blocks due to tourist rush
MHA yet to extend Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo groups a month after expiry
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Senapati, a Naga-dominated district in Manipur, on October 7.
Carnatic percussionist Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan passes away
Multiple factors to determine cotton crop for 2026-27
Delhi protests, CJP agitation in Mumbai demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Let Rayalaseema be known for development, not drought, says Pawan Kalyan
Three-phase Horticulture Hub plan will benefit around 9.6 lakh farmers, and create 9 lakh acres of new ayacut besides stabilising another 4.3 lakh acres, says Deputy CM; the idea emerged during his Yuva Galam Padayatra and interactions with farmers in Rayalaseema, says Lokesh
Cricket match held in Coimbatore to raise awareness of dengue prevention
