KTR sees fertile ground for KCRs third-front revival at national level
BRS working president feels Narendra Modi looks politically vulnerable, and Congress unable to emerge as credible alternative
BookMyShow confirms Diljit Dosanjhs Delhi concert on October 30 after police permission
BookMyShow said a cordial and constructive meeting with the police led to a detailed plan, after which permission was reconsidered and issued
Class XI Student Ends Life Over Alleged Caste-Based Harassment for Eating Beef in Tamil Nadu
Police said a class teacher asked the students to disclose their caste background to select Scheduled Caste students for a scholarship programme, and also enquired about the children's food choices seeking to know if they consumed beef
Telangana targets one lakh Indiramma houses in CURE
Construction to be taken up in three phases; double-bedroom house beneficiary selection by month-end
Karnatakas coffee country: Inside its most immersive plantation stays
Across Coorg and Chikmagalur, estates are turning the journey from coffee cherry to cup into a reason to travel, with experiences shaped by local history, biodiversity and generations of growing knowledge
How is air pollution in Delhi-NCR ahead of winter?
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Udta Teer movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana is on target in this spy misadventure
Writer-director Aakash Kaushik conjures a cross-border spy comedy that promises to punch above its weight but ultimately settles for low-hanging fruit.
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The virus, which mainly affects livestock, has been detected in humans for the first time, prompting investigations into its potential public health implications
Indias Gen Z: In world's largest democracy, an electoral wildcard
Indias Gen Z population is sizeable, but its electoral influence will depend on voter eligibility, registration, turnout and constituency-level preferences. Experts explain why young Indians may not vote as a unified bloc, what Tamil Nadus 2026 election reveals about youth mobilisation, and why predicting their impact in 2029 remains difficult.
418 movie review: Chaitra J Achar shines in a promising but half-hearted horror saga
Produced by Prashanth Neel and directed by Kirtan Nadagouda, this horror film has a terrific beginning and striking technical craft, but eventually loses steam
Fitbit Air Review | Screenless companion for easy health monitoring
Priced at 13,999 in India, this screenless tracker focuses on health monitoring, sleep insights and activity tracking, with Google Health and Gemini-powered coaching adding a layer of intelligence
Ramya Sriram turns her lens on therukoothu for Oor Koodum Iravu
The Chennai-based photographer captures the charm and challenges of this ancient folk art form in her debut docum-film.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay distributes appointment orders to 69 candidates posted in Agriculture Department
Watch: Rescue operations continue in Tibet after 7.0-magnitude earthquake
The death toll remains at 16 and injuries have risen to 65 after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on October 22. At least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds have collapsed, as rescue operations continue and relief supplies reach affected areas.
Watch: Ruckus during Punjab assembly session over drug menace
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Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm by October end
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the state government that a low-pressure area has formed over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m
The parties demand pending bills for incomplete houses sanctioned under the Indira Awaas Yojana and other previous housing schemes be released immediately
Scientists petition to scrap SIR disenfranchisement exercise
The signatories say they have endorsed the statement in their individual capacities, and that their views are personal and do not represent their institutions
Om Prakash Mathur Sworn In As 29th Governor of Keralam
Om Prakash Mathur succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu
Inadequate sleep increases the risk of fatty liver disease
With every one-hour decrease in sleep time from the recommended seven-eight hours, the risk of fat deposition in the liver increased by 24%
Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown
Immigrants convicted of illegally voting in the United States face up to a year in prison. Those convicted of lying on applications to become American citizens face up to a decade
Three Sri Lankan Nationals, Tamil Nadu Woman Detained Near Indo-Nepal Border in UP
Although they had passports, the visas of the three Sri Lankan nationals had expired around three months ago, police officials said
Indias smartphone shipments collapsed to a decade low during Q3 2026
During Q3, 2026, Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India, followed by Vivo and Oppo
Telangana CM Reddy calls for coordination among police forces of Southern states
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Friday emphasised the need for coordination among the police forces of all Southern states. He called for establishing strong systems that foster coordination across state borders among the police forces of the states. Chief Minister Reddy was addressing a Southern Regional Police Coordination Committee (SRPCC) meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) here. Directors-General and Inspectors-General of Police from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, representatives from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry and Lakshadweep and senior officials from Central agencies are attending the meeting. He told the officials that they bear the responsibility of transforming South India into a secure region. Chief Minister Reddy stated that the Government of Telangana is fully committed to sharing its technical infrastructure and ICCC systems with neighbouring states. He noted that the conference provides an opportunity to foster better coordination between the police departments and specialized units of the various states. Stating that safety and security are the very foundations of society, he said the public expects a police force that operates effectively, upholds ethical values, and functions with complete impartiality. In the current climate, where the nature of crime is constantly evolving, platforms like the SRPCC are crucial. Policing strategies must evolve, and reforms must be a continuous process. I am a firm believer in reforms. The resources we allocate to the police force are not merely an expenditure; I view them as an investment toward building a better society and ensuring the safety of our citizens, he said. He told the participants that Hyderabad police system has been reorganised into three distinct commissionerates which allows each Police Commissioner to focus specifically on a defined jurisdiction, thereby enabling the achievement of better outcomes. CM Reddy said the state government has established specialised units such as HYDRAA, EAGLE, and T-SAFE to focus specifically on various types of crimes. Currently, issues like cybercrime, drug trafficking, and traffic-related challenges have become critical. Each unitand every specialised divisionmust prioritise technological integration and training to achieve the best possible outcomes, he said. The Chief Minister claimed that the reforms implemented in Telangana are yielding positive results. The Telangana Police Department is gaining recognition and acclaim at both national and international levels for its efforts in areas such as drug control, the prevention of cybercrime, and the eradication of Naxalism, he said. He pointed out that during the PRAGATI review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Telangana was ranked first in the country for its control of cybercrime. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has commended our police officers for their efforts in transforming Telangana into a completely Naxal-free state. He mentioned that the EAGLE unit has received a score of over 80 per cent from the Central Government for its performance in drug control. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has set new benchmarks in recovering and returning funds lost by victims of cybercrime. We have launched a new unit called TG-SAFEmodelled after the U.S. FDAto coordinate the efforts of various departments in curbing food adulteration and regulating pharmaceuticals, he said. Our HYDRAA unit is earning public appreciation for its work in protecting and restoring lakes, ponds, and other water bodies, effectively reviving their former glory. HYDRAA is also working towards the protection of government and public assets, he added. CM Reddy claimed that Telangana has become the first state in the country to appoint transgender individuals as traffic assistants within the Hyderabad Traffic Police department. He stated that the welfare of police force is also a matter of utmost importance to the state. Police personnel fight for the state and work tirelessly for the safety of the public. When necessary, they even sacrifice their lives in the line of duty. Ensuring their welfare and the future of their families is one of my top priorities, he added. Telangana DGP CV Anand, Karnataka DGP Dr. M.A. Saleem, Tamil Nadu DGP Dr. Mahesh Aggarwal, Puducherry DGP Shalini Singh, Lakshadweep ADG B. Shankar Jaiswal, Kerala IG Ajitha Begum, Andhra Pradesh IGP Ravi Krishna, Director of EAGLE Sandeep Shandilya, Director of the Telangana Cybersecurity Bureau (TGCSB) Shikha Goel and others attended the meeting.
Accused in Keralam synagogue arson case slapped with UAPA, larger conspiracy suspected: police
Anti-terror law invoked considering the sensitive nature of the location he targeted, says District Police Chief (Kochi City) Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar
What is Romanchs Law? New York Citys historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourists death
The New York City Council voted to pass Romanchs Law, a landmark measure that bans horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028, in a move championed by Mayor Mamdani after an Indian tourist died following a carriage accident in Central Park
NCC cadets must help safeguard nations unity, says Air Commodore Narsingh Sailani
Around 300 cadets from 16 directorates take part in a 10-day national integration camp at Gandigunta in Krishna district
Pilibhit voter list manipulation: UP CEO orders legal action against election officials
Bombay HC orders compensation over arrest, directs action against police and Magistrate
A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata noted that the Mumbai Police kept Mr. Agrawal in detention for 26 days without a basis in law
A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again
Private universities continue to flout UGC rules on fee refund
UGCs Fee Nivaran Cell had resolved 4,257 complaints across five academic years. These efforts resulted in refunds to students totalling over 25.51 crore
Trump floats idea of renaming Atlantic Ocean as American Ocean
Chennai Northeast monsoon rains: T.N. CM Vijay directs officials to maintain continuous vigil
CM Vijay reviews monsoon preparedness, waterlogging at 35 locations
Goan food and history come together in this immersive theater performance by PaChaak Productions
Goa is a Bebinca will be staged in Bengaluru. It is an immersive theatre production by PaChaak and serves traditional Goan food along with the enactment of a family drama
Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal, cyclonic storm likely next week
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 23 (IANS) A low-pressure area has formed over the east-central and southeastern Bay of Bengal and it is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said on Friday that the low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a depression in the same region by October 24, and further into a deep depression on October 25. Prakhar Jain, Managing Director, State Disaster Management Authority, said by October 26 morning, it is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. Over the subsequent two days, it is projected to move towards the coast of North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha. Under its influence, widespread rainfall is expected across Andhra Pradesh. The general public and the farming community are advised to take precautionary measures. Fishermen currently out at sea have been urged to return to the shore immediately. Due to the influence of a low-pressure system over the Tamil Nadu and Kerala regions, scattered heavy rains are expected in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh today. Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by lightning in some places, is expected on October 24 and October 25. Widespread rainfall is anticipated across the state starting October 26. Heavy rainfall is likely in isolated areas. Strong gusty winds, reaching speeds of 6070 kmph, are expected along the coast. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department said that under the influence of Thursdays upper-air cyclonic circulation over Southeast and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal, a low-pressure area formed over East-Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal today. It is most likely to persist over the same region and intensify into a depression on Saturday. Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression on October 25 and into a cyclonic storm over the West-Central Bay of Bengal by October 26 morning. It would then continue to intensify further and move west-northwestwards towards North Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha coasts during subsequent two days.
Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN
Ms. Mangalanandan added that burial rights for terrorists are being justified by indicating that States may restrict funeral rights of terrorists, but only within legal limits
Registrations for Vizag Junior Literary Fest open on October 24; fest on November 21, 22
The festival for children aged four to 16 will have around 100 sessions at Hawa Mahal on Beach Road
Cyclonic storm likely by October 26; heavy rain in Coastal Andhra from October 27: IMD
The system is forecast to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts after October 26
Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23
Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain
Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23
Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain
RTI reveals why two election commissioners wrote to the Cabinet Secretary
An RTI response has revealed how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints filed by Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi against senior Election Commission official Maneesh Garg over changes in work allocation. The Cabinet Secretariat decided against taking action, citing the Election Commissions constitutional independence. It also sent a copy of its acknowledgement to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, it remains unclear whether the CEC responded to the communication.
Asian Para Games 2026: Mona Agarwal wins second gold with world record
Earlier, Mona Agarwal had won gold in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event with a Games-record score of 250.0, while Lekhara bagged silver with 249.6 points
Elon Musk's political baggage clouds prospects for SpaceX-Tesla deal
Teslas reliance on production from Shanghai already gives China considerable leverage over Musks business empire
EU inviting disaster by imposing carbon tax on steel, says Piyush Goyal in Berlin
The Union Minister said the EU is shooting itself in the foot by bringing in more regulations, restrictions on itself, and closing its borders, something that actually helped them become a developed set of nations.
Organisation founded 80 years ago struggling to deliver peace today: India on need for UNSC reforms
Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said an organisation that cannot renew its principal organ will find it ever harder to command authority in a world that has moved far beyond 1945
Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like a doctor
Microsoft researchers say an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as accurate as general physicians
HeLa to a new worldwhereprogress in science matches dignity for patient
The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that havefacilitatedbiomedical research,from scientifichistory is a rarewrongthat has been righted, recently.Thanks to the battle her family fought, today, more regulations will govern ethical research.
Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk
Musk had previously said that any limits on speed or usage of Starshield systems which are operated by his SpaceX company were decided by the U.S. military and ultimately POTUS, referring to Trump.
Mortal remains of two Keralam residents killed in Germany fire brought home
Body of the third victim is expected to be brought home on Friday night
India's longest train journey, the Vivek Express, connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering around 4,188 km in approximately 75 hours. The journey takes passengers through several states, from Assam's tea gardens and the plains of Bengal to the cities of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, before reaching the greener landscapes of Kerala and the southern coastline. Here is what travellers can see along the route and how to plan the trip.
CPM Pushes TVK Govt To Release Muslim Prisoners, Free Pricol Life Convicts
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Tamil Nadu state secretary P. Shanmugam has submitted petitions to Law Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, seeking 60-day furlough for long-term Muslim prisoners and the early release of two Pricol workers serving life sentences, as reported in Maalai Malar. Shanmugam, along with representatives of the Communist Party of India (CPI) [] The post CPM Pushes TVK Govt To Release Muslim Prisoners, Free Pricol Life Convicts appeared first on The Commune .
Anahat Singh enters maiden PSA Gold-level semis at Silicon Valley squash
A day after taking out Egyptian world No.3 and eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in straight games, the 18-year-old world No.15 Anahat beat world No.14 Hany 4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5 in 42 minutes in the quarterfinals
The incident comes amid an escalation of hostilities between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with both sides targeting each other's facilities and infrastructure
The animals of Dorothy and the hollow violence of male ego
How the wildlife of Karthik Subbarajs period drama reveals the absurdity and smallness of human prejudice
Theatre group Ank revisits the legacy of warrior queen Veera Rani Abbakka
To mark its golden jubilee, Ank presents Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, a new play written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur
At Jaipurs City Palace, Forevermark celebrates diamonds and individuality
Gauravi Kumari speaks about the personal meaning of jewellery, festive dressing and celebrating oneself, as Forevermark unveils its latest campaign against a backdrop of royal grandeur
How is a leaderless group challenging the Serbian President?Explained
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Annamalai Says He Does Not Support CJP, Questions Centre's Crackdown On Protests
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has clarified that his criticism of the Centre over the police action against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters should not be seen as support for the outfit led by Abhijeet Dipke. Speaking at an
Apple bets iPhone Duo can remake foldable market as sales begin
The Duos reception could prove an early test for new CEO John Ternus
A ferocious El Nio is brewing thanks to record Pacific heat
Since the modern era of instrumental records began, there have only been three very strong El Nio events, in 2015-16, 1997-98, and 1982-83, with the three-month averages of the temperature anomaly being 2.6, 2.4, and 2.1C, respectively. The 2026-27 El Nio is projected to peak with an anomaly of 3.8C
Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep sets world record as India win gold, bronze in mens 400m T64
India's Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia claimed the silver medals in their respective women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46 competitions
Why was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained
What was Facebooks controversial friend sharing feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? What was the New Mexico courts verdict? What was Metas response?
Asian Para Games 2026: India wins gold in para recurve mens doubles archery
The Indian duo shared the opening set with China after both sides shot 35. They then took control, winning the second set 37-36 and the third 38-36 to seal the title and take the match 5-1 on set points
Asian Para Games 2026: Nitesh, Naveen triumph gold in badminton; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver
While Nitesh Kumar produced a clinical performance to beat Pramod Bhagat, Naveen Sivakumar showcased his prowess to beat Indonesias Fredy Setiawan
Metas quiet rewrite of the rules for the open web
Accepting the new terms means Meta, or anyone acting on its behalf, can use web scrapers, bots, robots, spiders, crawlers.
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The $25 billion penalty is the largest fine Meta has ever faced for its conduct, and represents a tremendous victory for the U.S. state of New Mexico even if it is symbolic
Tamil Nadu school holiday update: Check district-wise school status for October 23
Lost rights, little credit, less pay: the painful reality behind tribal music in the mainstream
Inadequate credit and compensation, unfair contracts and lost royalties often leave tribal creators and communities shortchanged
Chennai school holiday today: Chennai and neighbouring districts remain on alert as the IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu from October 23 to 26, followed by heavy rain until October 29. Some schools have announced closures amid continued downpours and flood risks. Check the latest school holiday updates, district-wise advisories and the seven-day Tamil Nadu weather forecast.
Game boards carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure
Six such games, resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age
USA to host women's football Club World Cup in 2028 - FIFA
The U.S. has a proven track record of staging large sporting events, notably co-hosting the men's World Cup earlier this year
How India thwarted Pakistans bid to steal crucial defence data
Officers of the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh, intrigued by a slew of messaging patterns across various social media platforms, busted a major digital honey-trap racket, including the Indian conduits, whose motive was to leak sensitive defence details, specifically Naval intelligence, to the neighbouring countrys Inter-Services Intelligence, writes Sumit Bhattacharjee
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mourns Krishnaraj
Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, who has been outside the country for nearly a year after living in hiding following a contested 2024 election, has said elections must take place by July 2027
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
From 89,000 to over 10 lakh: Tamil Nadu
According to the civic bodys data, Mumbai recorded 185 days in the two air quality categories in 2023, which increased to 216 in 2024 and 218 in 2025
Indian architecture has critical markers for all generations
The State of Architecture Practices and Processes in India, A Research Framework book release leads to conversations around architectural pedagogy, popular engagement, complex issues affecting architecture
Sri Lanka trumps Brook's fastest double century to beat England by two wickets in cricket tri-series
Brook's 116-ball 202 propelled England to its fourth highest ODI score of 429-4 before it ran into Sri Lanka's super counterpunch to lose by two wickets
Sindhu, Ashmita enter quarterfinals of French Open badminton
Unseeded Ashmita was the star of the day, upsetting world No. 2 and third seed Yamaguchi 21-19 21-18 in a second-round match that lasted 37 minutes
Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Among the injured, 11 people were in serious condition, and the other 21 sustained minor injuries, the media office said
Bihar Council elections today; Patna Graduates seat in focus as JD(U) faces internal tussle
The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh
Justice N. Ramesh will hear on Friday the bail plea made by J. Shyabu Khan of Boontoli village in Alwar district
An ironclad resolve in the national interest
Home Minister Amit Shahs decision-making ability, commitment to national security, and role as one of the architects of modern Indias development will ensure that his name occupies a prominent place in the countrys political history
Thousands gather in Paris after court lifts protest ban despite fears of new violence
The Paris prefecture previously said the ban was necessary, given the risk of street violence after groups of masked youth clashed with officers, looted shops and torched cars over the weekend
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says there must also be independent documentary material to establish returned candidates alleged involvement in corrupt practices
Three Sri Lankans, Tamil Nadu woman detained near Indo-Nepal border
HBCH&RC launches robotic surgery facility in Visakhapatnam, performs first procedure
No consistent improvement in Delhis winter air quality over four years: CREA
