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Akhilesh pitches Gorakhpur vs Kashi narrative, eyes inroads among Brahmins, business community

Akhilesh Yadav is attempting to make inroads among Brahmins and the Bania community by accusing the Chief Minister and his regime of being anti-Brahmins and Banias

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 1:57 am

Slovakian couple had come for a holiday to India, man died hours after checking into Conrad

Wife says that she rushed to check on him after hearing a loud noise from near the pool, but found him motionless in the water.

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 1:19 am

IIM-Bangalore records 100% summer placements, with median stipend at 2 lakh per month

Consulting accounts for 50.7% of offers; first-time recruiters account for 40% of participating organisations

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 1:18 am

Youth dies after car hits motorcycle in Kotturpuram

Madhan succumbed to his injuries at the Government Royapettah Hospital

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:52 am

At CECs public impeachment, voters question deletion of names from rolls

Student leaders and activists also spoke at the event, which was held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence in New Delhi

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:51 am

Inauguration of Bharat Sangeet Utsav held

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:50 am

Chennai Corporation launches dialysis equipment and vehicle for kidney disease prevention and awareness programme

GCC is also exploring the establishment of dedicated paediatric dialysis facilities for children in the 1018 years age group at Valluvarkottam

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:48 am

Cyclone looms, but wait for widespread rain continues in Tamil Nadu

Weather system to bring isolated heavy rainfall over a few north coastal districts; November rain most likely to be below normal in T.N., says IMD

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:26 am

NGT asks MAWS, GCC to explore incinerators for bio-mined waste

NGT asks MAWS and GCC to explore the possibility of using incinerators, similar to those operating in Gujarat and other States, particularly to process bio-mined waste to handle bio-mined waste

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:24 am

Three IPS officers from Tamil Nadu chosen for Home Ministers Medal for Excellence in Investigation

The award recognises police officers across the country for their professionalism and exceptional contributions to investigation

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 12:04 am

T.N. govt. raises DA for its employees from 60% to 63%

A total of 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners will benefit from the increase

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:55 pm

Take action against officials who arrested MIDS professor, Stalin urges T.N. government

He says creating a society in which there is no room for questions is not a sign of good governance

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:50 pm

Administrative incompetence characterises TVKs reign in the State, says Palaniswami

Addressing a meeting in Maraimalai Nagar amid the 55th formation day celebrations of the AIADMK, the leader says even schemes launched by it, such as the marriage assistance scheme for women, were originally implemented during his partys regime

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:46 pm

Russias FSB says U.S. warned Russia of possible Moscow attack

The U.S. Embassy had warned that extremists had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:41 pm

Chennai to have 36 new parks, 11 playgrounds by 2031

The Times of India 31 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

KBG launches Ward One initiative

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:25 pm

Puducherrys export profile possesses significant strength for further growth, says FIEO

Considering the export potential, especially of the MSMEs in the Union Territory, Federation of Indian Export Organisations, set up by the Union Ministry of Commerce, has been organising programmes to help MSMEs identify new overseas buyers, explore additional markets

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Watch: INDIA bloc leaders present united front against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, holds mock impeachment

The opposition INDIA bloc convened a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges residence in New Delhi.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

Civic apathy detracts from SBI Colonys charm in Chromepet

A scenic, well-kept residential neighbourhood near Purushothaman Nagar in Chromepet is being let down by indiscriminate garbage dumping, sewage in an open canal and potholes on a key link road

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 11:05 pm

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as 29th Chief of Air Staff

The IAF accorded a ceremonial guard of honour to the outgoing Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh at the Race Course Air Force Station before he handed over the baton to Ashutosh Dixit

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:54 pm

Coimbatore jailbreak: Undertrial flees for 2nd time in 24 hrs

A 25-year-old undertrial prisoner, Raghavan, escaped from police custody at Coimbatore Central Prison for the second time in 24 hours, and third overall. This incident, following other recent jailbreaks in Tamil Nadu, has triggered a political row, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticising the ruling TVK. Authorities have announced a comprehensive security audit and suspended four police personnel for negligence.

Rediff 31 Oct 2026 10:48 pm

INDIA bloc holds symbolic public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on six charges

Move reflects the closure of institutional avenues, says LoP Rahul Gandhi; terms it a political weapon against all who colluded to destroy votes; warns ECI officials that they are first target; says CEC should be tried for treason

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:48 pm

ED arrests four more accused, including Myanmar national, in cross-border drug network

Chintuang was a Myanmar-based supplier of the 49.1 kg methamphetamine consignment seized in August 2025, while Lalrammuana was the main handler and Jabrul Haque its intended receiver at Damchhera-Kanhmun border; Abu Saleh was allegedly the operator whose account received 11.44 crore

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:46 pm

Rahul Gandhi: Deletion of 1 in 7 voters makes 2024 election illegitimate | INDIA bloc

Speaking at the INDIA blocs symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi alleged that deleting 13.3 crore voter names undermined the legitimacy of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:37 pm

Octogenarians fresh plea for additional pension

The Finance departments Pension Welfare Cell had denied 88-year-old M.J. Antonys request, citing the current financial situation of the State

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:21 pm

Exclusive Rishikanth interview on success, Dorothys climax and the Rajinikanth link

In an exclusive interview to The Hindu, Rishikanth talks about how he is handling life, success and responsibility.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 10:17 pm

Cemetery in Park Town to honour grave diggers

As in the previous year, the church will be having a small event to honour cemetery workers

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:52 pm

Iran has no plans for talks with U.S.: Foreign Minister

Araghchi confirmed that Iran received a letter from U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance, following days of diplomatic efforts to head off a return to violence

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:52 pm

ED detains SP leader Azam Khan from outside Rampur jail as soon as he comes out on bail

On October 29, the Allahabad High Court suspended the sentence of Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan in the alleged dual PAN card case and granted them bail.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:51 pm

Three from Prajwal Revanna SIT awarded MHA medals for investigation

(Pls take photos of 3 officers, filed by Murali)

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

Bangladesh opposition leader warns against India corridor, seeks fair Ganges water pact: Reports

In the rally, the NCP leader also accused Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government of seeking to facilitate an Indian transit corridor through the country

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:46 pm

How a network of volunteers from Tamil Nadu are enabling underserved communities to access healthcare services with ease and dignity

Co-founded by Coimbatore-based Aravindan R. and Abirami D., DoctorNet India bridges the information and empathy gaps in healthcare

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

ASI Speeds Up Restoration Of Broken Dwarapalakas At Thousand Pillar Temple

The work which commenced two months ago is being carried out by skilled artisans and Sthapatis from Tamil Nadu: Reports`

Deccan Chronicle 31 Oct 2026 9:40 pm

Tamil Nadu industries minister Keerthana to undertake official visit to Germany from Nov 1

The visit comes at a key moment in India-EU economic relations, following the conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

The Hindu Businessline 31 Oct 2026 9:39 pm

Poland's President accuses PM Tusk of forced takeover of country's top court

A long-running political dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal has effectively paralysed the institution, with the pro-European government and the nationalist President refusing to recognise appointees put forward by the other side

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:31 pm

Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine

The approval, which goes to Congress for review, comes after weeks of complaints by Ukrainian authorities that its supplies of the interceptor missiles were dwindling

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 9:18 pm

Escape from Coimbatore Jail Raises Concerns Over Tamil Nadu Prison Security

A recent escape from Coimbatore Jail has sparked serious questions about security protocols in Tamil Nadus prisons. Escape from Coimbatore Jail Raises Concerns Over Tamil Nadu Prison Security

Daily Kiran 31 Oct 2026 9:11 pm

Concern Grows in Dharapuram After Six-Year-Old Dies from Suspected Viral Fever

A six-year-old girls death from suspected viral fever raises alarm among parents in Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, amid rising health concerns. Concern Grows in Dharapuram After Six-Year-Old Dies from Suspected Viral Fever

Daily Kiran 31 Oct 2026 9:02 pm

Beyond Cyclone Arnab: can India tackle the growing cost of natural disasters? | Insight India

Cyclone Arnab hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh this week. In preparation, authorities evacuated people, halted transportation services and alerted disaster response forces. This is just the first cyclone of the northeast monsoon season. As climate change threatens to bring increasingly intense cyclones and other natural disasters, will Indias current disaster management programme be able to handle the social and economic costs I?n this episode, Sonikka Loganathan speaks to Safi Ahsan Rizvi, former Adviser to the National Disaster Management Authority, about what goes into disaster management, the costs to the economy and vulnerable populations, and how India has improved its strategy since 1999.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

Sugarcane growers intensify agitation across Kittur Karnataka; bandh evokes mixed response; Road blockades disrupt transport in Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri

The Karnataka bandh called by sugarcane growers demanding a remunerative price for their produce evoked a mixed response across the Kittur Karnataka region on Saturday, with road blockades disrupting transport and normal life in several parts of Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri districts.

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

Naidu calls for high alert as another cyclone threat looms over Andhra Pradesh

Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone by November 1; officials told to monitor its movement every six hours and expedite restoration works in cyclone-hit areas

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

Oppositions in West Bengal question ECI over 16.10 lakh appeals against inclusion of voters

Poll body says appeals were filed by State officials under Supreme Court orders, while Opposition parties question who authorised the move and raise concerns over accountability

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

National SARAS Mela to remain open on November 1

Even though the meal came to a close on Saturday, organisers have decided to keep it open to the public for one more day; SERP Director (Livelihoods) says mela recorded sales of 12.11 crore over the past 19 days

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Attack on A.P. schoolgirl sparks demands for stronger security in government schools

Teachers and student bodies demand stringent action against the accused; Mahila Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja assures the victims family of government support

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:43 pm

Water ingress onboard INS Kesari reported at Vizag Naval Dockyard; no casualties

Technical teams begins detailed assessment of INS Kesaris hull fittings and sea-suction valves to pinpoint the breach

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:42 pm

Union Minister urges T.N. CM to allocate land for landless villagers

Ramdas Athawale urges T.N. CM Joseph Vijay to take strict action to curb rising violence, noting that numerous atrocities against Scheduled Caste communities are being reported in the State

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

Healthy Kovai initiative launched

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:36 pm

Contract worker electrocuted near Natham

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:27 pm

Seminar explores the literary legacy of Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri

Inaugurating the seminar, poet Prabha Varma described Namboothiri as a major poet who took the richness of Keralas literary tradition to a global audience through modern perspectives

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

10th-class girl student attacked with chainsaw in classroom in Anantapur; perpetrator nabbed within hours

Victim shifted to Bengaluru for better treatment; perpetrator, a close relative of the victim, was arrested at Dharmavaram railway station within hours of the incident

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:24 pm

Officials visit encroachment-hit catchment areas of the Anayirankal dam and 301 Colony in Chinnakkanal

The inspection follows a recent report submitted by the Forest department to the Revenue department flagging large-scale encroachment on government land

The Hindu 31 Oct 2026 8:23 pm