Red Bishop, Zuccaro, Perfect Attitude, Duke Of Tuscany, Storm Majesty and Born To Rise excel
Asian Para Games: Superb Simran grabs second gold with record in 100m T12
Simran had also won the 200m gold with a new Games record on October 20
State-level and district-level coordination committees chaired by the Chief Secretary and District Collectors will monitor enforcement.
SCR running 700-plus special trains to handle Dasara, Diwali and Chhath Puja rush
SCR provides extra ticket counters at busy stations, Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and deploys women staff to assist female passengers
No light at the end of the tunnel for KAS rank-holders
In the Assembly, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan cited a July 27 Chief Secretary meeting, saying no appointments can proceed because the vacancies created for deputation are temporary and not permanent, while rank-holders contend similar deputation provisions exist in other states and that Cabinet clearance, promised by the government, has stalled for over a month.
Kharge slams BJP over CEC law: Even CJI, President have no immunity
Railways floats tender for track doubling between Aduthurai and Sundaraperumal Koil
Work on the doubling project, estimated at 289.17 crore, are expected to commence in January; plan is to complete the project along with electrification in one year
Continuing violence in Manipur an indictment of BJPs failure of governance: Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah who would take responsibility for a monumental failure of governance, after four civilians were killed in the latest spate of violence in the State
Gang murders farm worker in Rajapalayam
Police Commemoration Day: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays floral tributes
The day is being observed to honour the sacrifice of 10 CRPF personnel who laid down their lives during a surprise attack by Chinese forces in the Ladakh region in 1959, as well as to pay tributes to the police personnel of the State force.
Non-monsoon timetable comes into effect on Konkan route
This talk in Chennai will explore the Great Nicobar project and its environmental costs
Writer Pankaj Sekhsaria will discuss the Great Nicobar project, its environmental costs and his new book, Island on Edge: The Great Nicobar Crisis with Frontlines Vaishna Roy
Vizianagaram Mayor poll moved to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam; counting stays on October 30
The State Election Commission accepts the district administrations request to shift polling by a day
Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO
The study confirmed that social marginalisation, disability and migrant status were significant factors contributing to increased risk
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan relies upon a Supreme Court dictum that, in such cases, mens rea could not be gleaned merely by what goes on in the mind of the victim
Telangana CM Revanth to hold meeting with Congress leaders on El Nino impact
CJP leaders withdraw plea in Delhi High Court challenging Judicial custody
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdrew their petition in the Delhi High Court challenging their judicial custody on Wednesday, October 21, after the court agreed to hear the matter urgently.
Modi government has no moral right to remain in power: Congress flags lapses in PM-DAKSH scheme
Jairam Ramesh alleged serious lapses in the PM-DAKSH skill training scheme for Scheduled Castes, OBCs and other marginalised groups, saying its budget has gone largely unutilised for two years
News from the world of Education: October 21, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
T.N. Minister reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness in Cuddalore
Of the total 239 vulnerable locations identified across Cuddalore district, 22 have been classified as very highly vulnerable. Officials have readied 28 cyclone shelters, 14 multipurpose shelters and 191 temporary shelters.
Anthropic loses over $80 billion in first half of 2026
According to a Wall Street Journal report citing a draft IPO prospectus, AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of the year, up sharply from a $13 billion loss during the same period a year earlier.The vast majority of this years deficit ($72 billion) stems from non-cash accounting charges tied to changes in the value of convertible notes and other past fundraising instruments.
MA Baby welcomes SC order staying CMRL probe against Pinarayi Vijayan
Kochis waste management facilities under scanner after Perumbavoor yard fire
There are around 15 non-biodegradable waste management companies empanelled by the Suchitwa Mission, including the one which was gutted in fire, while several unauthorised firms also operate in the secto
GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips into poor category
The Air Quality Index of Delhi, which was observed to be 179 (moderate category) on October 20, has exhibited a sharp rise with an AQI of 244 at 2 pm on October 21 (poor category)
Godavari-Cauvery link project turning into controversy as BRS senses major conspiracy
Harish Rao terms the issue as yet another attempt by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to deny Telangana its rights
Several houses torched in abandoned Manipur village amid ethnic tensions
Khoikai Kuki village, located near Chassad village, was set ablaze by suspected militants around 5.30 a.m., police said
Ranji Trophy | A 400 came in the weakest zone, yet it is pretty special
Chinmay Sutars unbeaten 400 against Manipur might bring focus to bear on cricket in the Northeast
Tamil Nadu government sanctions 71 crore to enhance contingency funds for police stations
Earlier, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had announced the enhancement of contingency funds to all police stations during the demand for grants for the Home Department for 2026-27 in the Assembly.
Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain
We did three levels of tests, but all molecular. The strain was Bundibugyo, confirms Olajumoke Babatunde, Director, Public Health Lab Service at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Karnataka asks RSS to seek police approval for Vijaya Dashami route marches
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has asked the RSS to obtain formal police permission for its proposed Vijaya Dashami route marches on Sunday, citing security, traffic and logistical requirements. BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar said the organisation has always secured clearance in advance. The debate comes amid a separate court ruling in Tamil Nadu.
Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others
Suraj Singh and Vikas Vermas bodies were recovered, while the search continues for cousins Rahul Joshi and Ashu Joshi after a boat carrying seven people capsized near Steel Bridge
Nominations begin for MPTC, ZPTC polls in Andhra Pradesh; polling on November 3
Bharat Biotech arm Nucelion, VeGen Bio to partner for CAR-T therapy
Nucelion will serve as the technology transfer and clinical as well as commercial stage manufacturing partner for VeGen Bios lead candidate, VL-2511, for multiple myeloma
Marco Rubio in Jamnagar: All about Reliances oil refinery in Gujarat
The Jamnagar refinery stopover comes at a time when the world is witnessing widespread uncertainty over oil prices owing to the West Asia conflict.
Two dead, four injured as massive fire engulfs 60-70 commercial units, chawls in Mumbais Sakinaka
The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained and the fire was put out after more than six hours of firefighting operations
Outer space should remain realm for cooperation, not conflict: MP Sudha Murty tells UNGA
Ms. Murty called for a legally binding international instrument to prevent an arms race in space, as India highlighted its Moon landing, Gaganyaan and the planned Bharatiya Antariksha Station
Hyderabad celebrates Dasara with prayers, festivities and unusually quiet roads
Several temples across Hyderabad, particularly those dedicated to goddess Durga, witnessed heavy footfall on Tuesday morning
Residents in villages along the banks of Palar River in Vellore have been urged to avoid crossing the river and those in low-lying areas have been told to relocate to government-run shelter homes or other safer places away from the riverbank.
Anish Gawande says CJP leaders may move to Supreme Court if Delhi HC wont hear case
Riteish Deshmukh makes Telugu debut in Ram Pothinenis new film
Actor Riteish Deshmukh joined the Hyderabad schedule of the neo-noir Telugu film, which also marks Ram Pothinenis debut as a director
Parvinder Singh Jhota: Who was the anti-drug activist, why was he killed
Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store at a busy marketplace in Punjabs Mansa
Delhi minister Kapil Mishra burns cockroach effigy during Dussehra in Ramleela event
During Dussehra celebrations in Delhis Pitampura on October 20, BJP leader and Delhi minister Kapil Mishra set fire to a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy alongside the traditional effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad.The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee (NSP Pitampura) organized the burning of the cockroach effigy, a decision led by the committees president and BJP MLA Ashok Goel.
UDF using political power to target SFI leaders in Kozhikode: CPI(M)
Non-bailable sections under the BNS were invoked against SFI district leaders related to a campus incident, says CPI(M) district secretariat
Teppotsavam on temple tank marks end of Dasara festivities at Srisailam
The Goddess appears as Sri Bhramaramba Devi on the last day of the festival
Getty Images begins Chapter 11 proceedings to restructure debt
The US photography company expects to complete its financial restructuring by the end of the year and become privately held
At Dussehra rally, Eknath Shinde turns vote theft charge on Uddhav Thackeray
The Deputy Chief Minister announces relief for farmers in drought areas and replies to the Opposition on EVMs and the Prime Minister
What is the Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir?All about the 150-year-old practice
Darbar Move is an over 150-year-old Dogra-era practice of shifting the State capital of Jammu and Kashmir biannually.
Northeast monsoon gathers momentum in Tamil Nadu; unleashes another round of downpours over Chennai
The spell of wet weather is expected to continue till October 26, 2026 with a low pressure area forming over southwest Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu during early hours of October 21
It also states that materials have surfaced during the investigation disclosing that monies collected as party fund were handed over to the Minister
Telangana CM Revanth celebrates Dasara with family at Kondareddipalli in Nagarkurnool
Trump says companies should pay 'dividend' to communities to make data centres popular
Data centres fueling the rise of AI have become a political flashpoint in communities across the country given the high quantities of water and power they require, with opposition uniting voters across ideological lines
Yellamma: First look of Devi Sri Prasad from his acting debut out
The film, written and directed by Venu Yeldandi, is set to release in theatres on March 5, 2027
ChatGPT users can lock their chats as OpenAI rolls out new privacy feature
OpenAI said that locked chats were available on the ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu offerings
All you need to know about: Lymphatic drain massage
A properly-done lymphatic massage could, over sessions, possibly reduce swelling and clear up clogs in the lymphatic drainage and reactivate absorption by the nodes. While the risks from a lymph massage are few, therapists usually avoid doing it for people who have blood clots, or deep vein thrombosis, heart disease, and cellulitis
Three taken into custody for stabbing two police personnel in Kochi
Renault introduces hybrid Duster SUV at 16.99 lakh
French automaker eyes 3 to 5% market share in India by 2030.
Heavy Rains Lash Chennai, Northern Districts in Tamil Nadu
The Met department on Wednesday forecast more downpours in the next 48 hours
Lava launches Aura Curve 5G for mid segment buyers in India
Aura Curve 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery and supports up to 45W charging while comes with a 33W charger in the box
Real-time air pollution monitoring stations in Keralams Vyttila and Kaloor non-functional
Officials said that manual testing of air pollution levels is being carried out; the third station at Eloor is functional, though its annual maintenance contract had expired a year ago
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 2
Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says
SEBIs SME IPO reforms offer a financing choice as rates rise
Looser listing norms and tougher profitability tests could help established small firms tap equity at a time when the RBI is turning hawkish
Watch: Italys Meloni approves tougher measures to crack down on protests after Milan riots
Who are Delhi Polices cyber commandos tracking bomb threats and fake videos on social media?
From tracing digital footprints left by hoax bomb threat senders to tracking cryptocurrency in digital arrest scams and flagging AI-generated videos, the specialised team is bringing advanced technical skills to complex police investigations.
Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes of opening, marks fastest-ever subscribed offer
The issue stays open until October 23. It is set to exceed Hyundai Motor India's 27,870 crore 2024 IPO and become India's largest by value
Sensex, Nifty rally up to 1% in early trade on IT stocks, firm global cues
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 822.64 points, or 1.11%, to 74,675.54 in the morning trade and the 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 217.65 points, or 0.95%, to 23,106.60
How the U.S. crackdown on skilled migrant workers could hurt its economy
The Trump administrations crackdown on skilled foreign workers ignores the benefits they bring into the U.S. economy
Asian Para Games: Powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani bags silver in womens 67kg
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 21 (IANS) Indias powerlifting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games received another boost on Wednesday as Kasthuri Rajamani secured silver in the womens 67kg category, producing her best lift of 108kg in a composed final attempt. The 42-year-old from Tamil Nadu finished second behind Uzbekistans Rukhshona Uktamova, who claimed gold with a lift of 127kg. South Koreas Kim Hyeonghui completed the podium with bronze after managing a best effort of 107kg. Rajamani built her performance progressively through the competition, opening with a successful 103kg lift before raising the bar to 106kg in her second attempt. She then returned for her final lift and successfully cleared 108kg, setting the mark that secured her a place among the events medal winners. The contest for silver remained open until the closing stages, with Rajamani moving ahead of Kim after the South Korean lifter failed to improve on her earlier best. The one-kilogram difference between their respective top lifts proved decisive, handing the Indian athlete a valuable second-place finish on the continental stage. The medal represents a significant step forward for Rajamani, who had finished fifth at the previous edition of the Asian Para Games. Her latest performance reflects the progress she has made in the sport and adds an important achievement to her competitive journey. Living with polio affecting both legs, Rajamani has overcome considerable personal challenges. She lost her mother during childhood and was subsequently raised by her grandmother. Her silver-medal finish in Aichi-Nagoya adds another chapter to her sporting story, with the Tamil Nadu athlete delivering when it mattered most in the final round. Rajamanis podium finish also marks Indias second medal in para powerlifting at the ongoing Games. Ashok Kumar Malik had opened the countrys medal account in the discipline on Tuesday, winning silver in the mens 65kg category. Malik, too, improved on his performance from the previous edition, where he had secured bronze. With Rajamani now joining Malik among the medallists, India have strengthened their presence in para powerlifting at the continental competition. Her 108kg effort not only earned her silver but also capped a determined performance in which each successful attempt helped build towards a place on the podium.
EX-BJP leader K Annamalai backs CJP's right to raise questions
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has strongly criticised the Delhi Police for its recent actions against members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), calling it a eal disservice. Annamalai defended CJP's democratic right to raise critical questions, particularly regarding electoral roll revisions, and warned that heavy-handed police measures would only strengthen the critics. He emphasised that the government should address the substantive public queries instead of resorting to arrests.
Pink booths, empty posts: DU women students question safety near colleges
Heavy rain lashes Chennai, schools shut in 4 districts
What are the deal contours of India-New Zealand FTA?
The latest Free Trade Agreement to come into force has several advantages for India in terms of trade, investment, and the mobility of students, while protecting Indias sensitive sectors
No frills, the true Avadi story
The story of Avadis transformation from a pastoral retreat to a major defence hub, and the myth surrounding its name
Tiger Shroff firing: How secret weapon delivery and a phone call exposed the shooters escape route
From month-long surveillance and an earlier attempt at a weapon delivery involving two women, investigators have uncovered details of the planning and coordination behind the October 18 firing targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff
IMD update: More rain in store for Tamil Nadu as low-pressure area brews
India Meteorological Department predicts very heavy showers over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal even as a second low could intensify into a major system over the Bay early next week
Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case: CBI takes over probe, team reaches Punjabs Mansa
Forensic experts, drug controllers and other experts are also reaching Mansa shortly, according to the CBI
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 21: GEMS Education, one of the world's largest operators of private schools across 10+ countries providing education to more than 200,000+ students, has announced the launch of GEMS Modern Academy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new school will provide multiple curriculum pathways, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula, giving families a choice between a nationally recognised Indian curriculum and a globally benchmarked international programme on a single campus. Located at Vellakinar - Coimbatore, the school will welcome its first cohort of students in the academic year 2027-28, with admissions opening from 20th October 2026. The parent school brand - GEMS Modern Academy Dubai is recognised as one of the most outstanding schools in Dubai, with an additional campus in Kochi (Keralam) and now in Coimbatore. The other GEMS brands such as GEMS Millennium Schools and GEMS School of ...
TN Approves Free Rs 1 Cr Insurance, Education And Marriage Aid For Govt Staff
Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the implementation of a comprehensive, cost-free insurance and financial assistance package for state government employees.
Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for eighth day
Prime Minister Edi Rama called it a hybrid war and accused protesters of holding Tirana under a climate of terror, as student demands over tuition fees merged with a broader anti-government movement
Canadian unity or separation: why did Alberta province hold a referendum?
The support from the referendum will boost Carneys ambitions to get a major pipeline out of Alberta that he hopes could revive the economy
Special officers to administer rural local bodies in 37 districts till April 2027 in T.N.
Special officers are administering rural local bodies in several districts since January 2025
Tamil Nadu rains LIVE: Schools declare holiday in Chennai, four other districts
A fresh system, over the Bay of Bengal, is likely to sustain intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu till October 26, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said
Political repression, says TN BJP chief on NTK leader Karthika
Political repression, says TN BJP chief on NTK leader Karthikas arrest Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has condemned the arrest of Karthika, the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate in the recent Dharapuram Assembly by-election, accusing Chief Minister Vijays government of using the police to settle political scores. In a post on X, Nagenthran [] The post Political repression, says TN BJP chief on NTK leader Karthikas arrest appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
A school holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts on Wednesday in view of the heavy rain. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. The development comes as heavy rains lashed several parts of Chennai and adjoining districts since last night with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26.
Tamil Nadu Rain: Schools Closed In 5 Districts As Heavy Rainfall Continues
Tamil Nadu Schools Closed: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall until 10 am in 16 districts, including Chennai and parts of southern and delta Tamil Nadu.
For parents of adults with autism, planning for future with little State support, takes a toll
In thousands of families with special needs children, parents are haunted by the question: who after me?. There is an urgent need for better support for caregivers and facilities for those with special needs, say parents and experts
India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal
