Vellore Corporation desilts waterbodies in 49 areas prone to waterlogging
Corporation officials said that the civic body has also set up at 12 relief centres
Two persons arrested in Ranipet for stealing two-wheelers
The police intercepted the duo during a surprise vehicle check
Venezuela's Opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez was initially supposed to serve only 90 days as acting president, but has remained in office and has made no move to call an election
Supreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS
Court held that Section 187(2) of BNSS enlarges the window during which police custody may be sought
The missing reuse principle in Indias EV journey
As transport electrification gathers pace in India, there is a need to incorporate existing vehicles into the transition in a resource-efficient manner. Along with an effective scrappage policy, vehicle retrofitment can extend the life of structurally sound vehicles by integrating an electric powertrain
UPI and the cost of policy reversal
The governments proposal to allow an MDR of 0.250.5% on UPI transactions above 2,000 reverses a decade-long policy; taxing the payment rail could weaken incentives for banks and fintechs to invest in UPI while undermining its role in financial inclusion, formalisation and wider digital adoption
U.K. PM Burnham says he is open to discussing EU free movement
Andy Burnham who is trying to find ways to speed up Britains economy is due to meet top EU officials for a summit on November 20
Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches
The Hebron municipality said the operation displaced more than 2,600 people; the Army declined to say how long the operation might last.
Naseeruddin Shah wants to weaken democracy in country: BJP
The actor had urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students
Meeting held on EPFO schemes in Coimbatore
Residents affected by rising road levels demand action
Police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Paris
IMD says the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph; set to have worse impact than last years Montha cyclone
Well-planned Dasara boosts Mysuru tourism: Lakshman
PM Modi, Shah didnt face anti-incumbency due to officials like CEC Gyanesh Kumar: K.S. Alagiri
Persistent rain causes waterlogging in Coimbatore; schools to remain closed on Monday
Pallet slips during maintenance at Kannur multi-level parking facility, raises safety concerns
Pipeline interconnection works are underway near Velimela village, close to the Outer Ring Road to link the 3,000-mm-diameter Godavari ring main with the 1,200-mm-diameter Manjira Phase-III and IV gravity main pipelines
Hindutva reading builds on colonial interpretations of Indian history: Romila Thapar
Had greater attention been paid to physical evidence such as inscriptions, Indian history may have been interpreted differently, says the historian
Why is Rahul Gandhi silent on his promises to Telangana youth: KTR
Vote chori issue: Congress, India Bloc on same page, says AICC Observer
Row erupts over Farooq Abdullahs remarks on Pakistan and Kashmiris; BJP demands apology
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has sparked a major political row by claiming Pakistan is helping protect Kashmiris, drawing sharp condemnation and demands for an apology from the BJP, which labeled his remarks an act of treason. While the Congress distanced itself from his statements, the CPI(M) blamed the Centres delay in restoring Jammu and Kashmirs statehood for fueling local alienation and frustration.
Yamunotri, Kedarnath receive seasons first snowfall
Pilgrims at Yamunotri were thrilled to witness the snowfall, with devotees who had arrived to seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna taking the opportunity to enjoy the natural scenery amid the falling snow
Kalaburagis GI-tagged tur dal wins PMs praise after export to Maldives
Trained 108 ambulance EMTs to provide first aid for eye trauma
TGSRTC woman conductor pushed off a moving bus by passenger, injured
Three North Andhra districts step up cyclone preparedness
Intermittent showers lash Kanniyakumari and Tenkasi districts
Seeks palace premises free of government activities on Ayudha Puja, Vijayadashami; cites security lapses and lack of coordination
97.28% of students who passed out Class XII in 2025-26 in Salem enrolled for higher education
CoRWA summit to discuss NH 66 bypass woes, delay in Kochi metros Kakkanad extension
The 17-km-long Edappally-Aroor NH bypass is feared to become a bottleneck once the NHAI completes the six-laning of the rest of NH 66 in Keralam by 2028, with traffic from the 10-lane Thuravoor-Aroor stretch adding to the congestion
Farmers should explore crops that need less water: SPDCL CMD
He conducts surprise field inspections of agricultural power supply in Shadnagar Division
RSS takes out route marches in central region
Boy killed, four injured in road accident near Sullia
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Altaf Thakur flay FarooqAbdullahs remarks on Pakistan as Kashmirs saviour
A leader who has taken an oath under the Indian Constitution cannot be allowed to question the countrys intentions towards its own people while giving political legitimacy to Pakistans narrative, BJP spokesperson says
Kakinada, East Godavari districts step up cyclone preparedness
No need to fear losing power by visiting Chamarajanagar: Shivakumar
Heavy rain and landslides disrupt vehicle movement on Pachamalai ghat road
Mangalam and Koraiyar falls out of bounds for tourists; entry of four-wheelers banned on the ghat roads; Thenpurandu records districts highest rainfall of 120 mm
TAI Awards: Zavaray Poonawalla honoured with Legend of Indian Horse Racing award
Traffic ban continue in Munnar after another landslip on KochiDhanushkodi National Highway
Traffic was suspended on the AdimalyMunnar stretch of the KochiDhanushkodi National Highway last Monday after a landslip occurred during highway-widening work. During the clearing works, another landslip hit the region, forcing authorities to extend the ban for another two weeks
Jamia students climb gates, join protest amid heavy police deployment
With classes suspended, water facilities on the campus were cut off and no entry or exit was allowed
IGP, SP visit polling centres, strong room in Eluru
Heavy rains cast a shadow over unsold salt stocks in Vedaranyam
According to one estimate, about 1.15 lakh tonnes of salt remain unused after record output because of prolonged summer; farmers are worried about rising losses
Two girls drown in pond near Kundapur
Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar calls for efforts to cultivate reading habits among children
KIHT hosts international fellowship on Health Technology Assessment
Authorities test Healthy and Hygienic Food Street carts in Tiruchi
The carts are fitted for electricity and water supply, and vendors will focus on selling nutritious food prepared and served in a hygienic manner; only vendors with FSSAI licence allowed on the street
Chaotic traffic on Madurai roads; vehicle movement hit at several intersections
Chief Minister behind 600 crore deal to finish off HDD family, accuses Kumaraswamy
Davangere mans organ, cornea donation benefits six people
BEL to invest 2,500 crore in defence ecosystem in Sri Sathya Sai district
Seven arrested on charge of stealing railway signal cable in Kasaragod
The operator of a scrap shop at Pariyaram, who allegedly purchased the copper extracted from the stolen cables, was also arrested.
Woman, two girls drown in pond in Mancherial district
Some Devaswom officials involved in ghee scam, claims Keralam Minister Muraleedharan
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureaus Special Investigation Unit recently arrested a transport contractor for allegedly diverting 11,000 litres of Milma ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple and replacing it with a cheaper product, causing an estimated loss of 2.5 crore to the TDB
Over 840 motorists caught for drunk driving in Hyderabad, Malkajgiri commissionerate limits
Free travel scheme: Keralam govt. releases 88.23 crore to KSRTC to cover revenue loss
From September 1 to September 30, a total of 4,16,41,303 women passengers made use of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme
Railway Board urged to expedite cadre restructuring orders
4 kg of hydroponic ganja seized at Bhogapuram airport, one held
Two killed after van hits median worker and collides with HMDA water tanker on Hyderabads ORR near
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister warns of reduced food production after 80% crop loss
Hundreds demand removal of Gyanesh Kumar in anti-SIR protest in Hyderabad
Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India
One more POCSO Act case against Gem Granites owner Veeramani
Case registered after Class X student allegedly morphs classmates photos in Keralam
Modi ka baap bhi jayega: Kharges remark in Bihar sparks row; BJP says Congress seems more like mafia
Congress chief made the remark in response to an audience member; Amit Shah says the party keeps crossing limits of indecency under Rahul Gandhis leadership
Stage set for counting of votes in Council polls today
It is expected that counting will go on for more than one round and the official announcement can come late in the evening or at midnight
Why are RSS and BJP replying on behalf of ECI, asks Congress
Firefighters rescue nine persons trapped in the middle of Vellar in Perambalur district
The rescue operation that started soon after the crack of dawn lasted nearly two hours
Kalpathy delegation visits Tamil Nadu temples ahead of chariot fest
The delegation offered prayers and presented festival invitations to the temple
Campaigns intensify as GVMC candidates reach voters across Visakhapatnam
From fishing harbours and Rythu Bazaars to weekly markets, bus stations, salons, meat shops and tourist destinations along Beach Road, candidates and their supporters fan out across the city, seeking to maximise their outreach as the election campaign enters its final phase
Holiday for schools, colleges in Palakkad on October 26
Examinations scheduled in advance will be held as planned
Nepal exports electricity worth $39 million to India a month after flash floods
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha said that electricity exports recovered during the period after being briefly disrupted by the flash floods in August
Dhruv Goswami, Balaprasath share FLGB4 honours
Two plantation workers killed after tree falls on them in Idukki
Vigilance Awareness Week: HPCL holds walkathon in Visakhapatnam
The death we misunderstand: reflecting on literary depictions of drowning
From ancient epics to contemporary fiction, drowning has been a recurring literary obsession and an overlooked human catastrophe. In todays digital world, perhaps literature can rescue drowning from spectacle by presenting it as a preventable tragedy and a matter of social justice
Free two-day stammering camp for children, adults in Bengaluru
Pothole-ridden Cape Road in Kottar put motorists at risk
Heavy rain lashes Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts
Award-winning theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has focused on string theory
Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian to win 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, awarded by Stockholm University and Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
TG-iPASS portal to be restored in two days after cyberattack
Monitoring Officer inspects monsoon preparedness
Commuters welcome long-awaited AC train service, but flag high fares, omission of key stations
Expedite digital crop survey, drought relief distribution in Madurai: Farmers
Activists urge transfer of Ramanathapuram from TNSTC Kumbakonam jurisdiction to Madurai
60-year-old man dies in road accident in Madurai city
Indian Open triumph gives me renewed motivation to continue playing: Pornanong Phatlum
Weather tomorrow, October 26: The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and rain across several states as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm. Keralam and Tamil Nadu face rain warnings, while Andhra Pradesh and Odisha could see heavy to extremely heavy rainfall as the system approaches the coast around October 28. Delhi is likely to remain partly cloudy.
Revanth to meet Fadnavis for Tummidihatti project height approval in Mumbai
Telangana is seeking clearance from the upper riparian State for 152 metres FRL for the barrage to serve intended benefits
