Why India rejected a patent application for shorter drug-resistant TB treatment | Explained
The decision could open the door to greater generic competition, but its impact on treatment costs will depend on drug availability, pricing, and access to care
Job cuts, retirement plan, voluntary exits: Whats going on at Microsoft?
Microsofts recent workforce moves come amid strong financial growth and rising investments in AI infrastructure
With fresh paddy arrivals at Red Hills, rice prices to stabilise soon: Tamil Nadu Food Minister
With fresh paddy arrivals at Red Hills, rice prices to stabilise soon: Tamil Nadu Food Minister
Textile ministry to re-open application portal for PLI scheme
In the current round the minimum annual turnover requirement has been reduced from 200 crore to 100 crore under Part 2 category of the scheme, to encourage participation by MSMEs and mid-sized manufacturing units
Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban government ban: UN
Afghanistans 2022 crackdown drove cultivated areas down from more than 2,00,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares in 2025
17 two-wheelers, four four-wheelers gutted in fire near Pune; one injured
An official from the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade said the main fire station received a call about the blaze at 1.59 a.m. Subsequently, two fire tenders were sent to the spot
Rivers in spate in north Andhra after Cyclone Arnab; flood water enters Ichchapuram
A junior lineman dies after falling from an electric pole during repairs in Vizianagaram district
Mandal level committees to oversee El Nio mitigation measures in Telangana
The committees are formed to mitigate the impact on water availability, agriculture, livestock and rural livelihoods
Maharashtra MLC polls: Blame game begins in Mahayuti as BJP accuses Shiv Sena for defeat
BJP calls Sena greedy; Sena blames BJP for unfair seat distribution
TN BESS policy targets 2.5 GW/10 GWh
The policy offers a 10-year waiver of transmission and wheeling charges, subject to approval by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC)
Masked attackers fire at Dubai-based trader's Delhi home; Bishnoi, Godara gang links under lens
Six rounds were fired around 5 a.m. in A-Block of Lok Vihar, targeting the residence of Sahil Jain, alias Google. The bullets struck a car parked outside and a house opposite the spot. No injuries were reported, police said
Anatomy Of A Tamil Nadu Prison Break: How A Seizure Drama Triggered Escape Of 17 Undertrials
The escape plan was allegedly hatched around 7 pm on Monday and executed around 10 pm, according to findings shared with NDTV.
AI summit: How AI is reshaping agriculture and gender dynamics in the global south
Watch: Aerial footage shows collided trains after deadly crash in Spain
Beyond vote chori, Congress needs a broader strategy to take on Modi government
Congress and the wider Opposition bloc may need to recalibrate their strategy on the alleged vote chori campaign, which has overshadowed issues that affect voters everyday lives
Taxonomic chauvinism rife in ecological literature
For instance, even though birds and mammals comprise less than1 per cent of , they dominate both conservation and research efforts, find two studies.
Telangana Civil Supplies Dept officials cautioned of legal consequences for creating artificial scarcity or engaging in illegal hoarding
Elephant calf falls into abandoned well in Keralams Thrissur; rescue operation underway
Rescue teams attempting to bring the calf out by using an earthmover to break down the sides of the well
Restaurant Week India 2026: Participating Kolkata restaurants, menus and prices
After its April pilot, Restaurant Week India returns with over 100 restaurants across 15-plus cities. In Kolkata, seven establishments are serving curated three-course menus, with organisers hoping to encourage diners to explore new cuisines and discover restaurants beyond their usual choices
Stalin demands apology from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for detention of MIDS professor
He described it as the height of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams (TVK) fascist attitude
Restore previous elected govt in West Bengal, says TMCs Abhishek Banerjee after SCs SIR observations
The Supreme Court said it has not yet adjudicated the legality of the ECIs use of the logical discrepancy category to scrutinise voters' details durins SIR
Maoists are defeated, but arms cache and crores of money unaccounted for: LWE researcher
Book titled Indias Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency was launched in Hyderabad
Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazils true leader after fleeing to U.S.
I am the elected president, and the criminals who stole Brazils election are part of a criminal organization that has established a tyranny, Flavio Bolsonaro said; U.S. President Donald Trump said he wont get involved in Mr. Bolsonaros claim
Congress rally on November 1: What are the conditions imposed by Delhi Police
The Congress rally will be held at the Ramlila Maidan, which is one of the three designated protest sites in Delhi after Jantar Mantar was de-notified
Traffic restrictions around JLN Stadium for Diljit Dosanjh concert on October 30
Diversions are likely from 1 p.m. to midnight across 11 roads; Delhi Traffic Police advises commuters to use the Metro and concertgoers to follow designated routes and drop-off points
Delhi | A spiritual journey through music, faith, and identity
Ghat Ghat Baje Naad, a fusion theatre piece directed by MK Raina that blends music, puppetry, and dance to trace a souls journey through diverse spiritual texts, premiered under the Dara Shikoh Centre and Temple of Understanding Foundation of India
West Bengal police encounters: the events and the questions they raise | Explained
Since the BJP government came to power in Bengal in May, five people three of them accused of murder and two charged with sexual assault of minors have been killed in police encounters
Reels Raids Wont Shake DMK Cadres: Stalin Hits Out at Vijay
In a post on X, Stalin accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of turning Tamil Nadu into an unsafe state for vulnerable sections
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to inaugurate new bus stand, indoor stadium in Pudukkottai on November 2
The TN CM is also expected to hold a roadshow and distribute welfare assistance to beneficiaries during the visit
Tamil Nadus Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will chair a cabinet meeting to review government programs and discuss new industrial proposals. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Lead Cabinet Meeting Focused on Industrial Proposals and Development Plans
Watch: SC asks ECI if voter laxity can be punished with loss of voting rights forever
Carabao Cup: Liverpool beats Chelsea on penalties, Man City survives Brighton scare
Liverpool to face Bournemouth in quarterfinals; Man City plays Bradford City
Sensex, Nifty rise in early trade on Reliance buying, foreign inflows
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 245.43 points, or 0.34%, to 73,491.46 in the morning trade and the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 62.55 points, or 0.28%, to 22,761.40
Accessible and affordable public spaces for literary programmes, better coordination of local events and initiatives to encourage young writers sought
Study in Keralam sheds light on link between gut bacteria, Parkinsons disease
Researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, find significant differences between gut bacteria of Parkinsons patients and those of healthy individuals
The protests, which continued overnight, followed allegations by Purnekars family that police had failed to act against former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra Shinde despite evidence allegedly linking them to the murder conspiracy
Chennais Alliance Franaise to host dark comedy Necks and Glasses
How much do you know about serial killers? And how much should we? Catch Necks and Glasses, a dark comedy play in which a killer narrates his story to the audience through a monologue
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to chair cabinet meeting amid Pattinapakkam Secretariat opposition
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to inaugurate Pudukkottai bus stand and stadium on November 2
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Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Calls Revised Rs 50 Auto Fare 'Eyewash'
Criticising the state authorities, Thirupathy alleged that the administration had failed to enforce basic regulations governing autorickshaw operations
In a Facebook post, the physical education teacher had alleged that worms were found in food served to students attending the event. Organisers conducted an inspection and found it to be false, said police
How the humble salt marsh softens the oceans fury
The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon
In its first move out of Goa to Mumbai, David Guetta to headline Sunburn Festival in December
After over a decade on Goas beaches, Indias biggest electronic dance music festival relocates to Mumbai from December 1921
Is procrastination a friend or foe?
Havent we all used Ill do it later at least 50 times in a day for a task that could be done in 5 minutes if we put in our best efforts? Dont we all just keep delaying or postponing that call to a friend who has moved to a different city or country? Did you also miss the deadline of a project because you thought you could do it later? This is known as procrastination.
DVAC searches former DMK minister K N Nehru
Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) searched the Thillai Nagar residence of former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister and the party
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
The quarterly earnings report comes just days after Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its workforce
The Madras Warp explores culture and memory through 16 artists at Lalit Kala Akademi
Sixteen artists from Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kerala come together to explore culture, memory, identity, and place through painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and installation
Telangana SIR: Form-6 rejections and Form-7 deletions unusually high during pre-SIR period
The number of rejections constitutes close to 27% of the total Form-6 applications processed during Pre-SIR and SIR phases, which is very high
The appeal had been heard 30 times by the Information Commissions benches in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi
WRD steps up estuary dredging to improve flood water discharge during monsoon
U.S. warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, say sources
The U.S. has told regional allies that the new round of military action could last for several days, but regional officials are bracing for Iran and its proxy groups to retaliate leading to a fight that could last even longer, the sources said
India and HD Hyundai accelerate $4 billion Tamil Nadu shipyard project with six-month deadline
40% of patients at NIMHANS neurology casualty have stroke; KMCRI in Hubbali treats 120 cases a month
Hub-and-spoke model extends specialised stroke care to northern Karnataka, reducing the need for emergency transfers to Bengaluru. World Stroke Day is observed on October 29.
Northern Knights top Group B in CBSE National Cricket Tournament
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Northern Knights team is putting up an impressive performance in the CBSE National Boys Cricket Tournament 2026. In the league matches being held at Velammal School in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the team has secured three victories out of four matches, placing itself at the top of Group B. As per a statement issued, under the able guidance of Coach Manish, the players have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
RSS Friends registers in U.S. to step up outreach, correct inaccuracies
The RSS Friends, which provided a Georgia address in the registration document, listed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Keshavkunj, New Delhi as its foreign principal
In setback to BJP, Congress wins Nagpur MLC seat
The Congress fielded sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari, who secured 67,231 votes, while the BJP fielded former MLA Sudhakar Kohale, who secured 63,960 votes
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Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana Denies Bribe Allegations, Warns Of Legal Action
S Keerthana also rejected claims about her personal wealth, challenging those alleging that she owned a multi-crore house to substantiate their claims with evidence.
CPM Leader Alleges Unlawful Detention Of Economist A Kalaiyarasan In Chennai
The CPM leader called the alleged treatment of the academic intolerable and questioned whether Tamil Nadu was turning into a police state.
ED attaches land, buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in money laundering case
ED found that funds meant for public works were diverted to the University, government works were executed on its private campus, and funds from contractors who had been allotted government contracts were routed back to the Trust as donations, the statement said
Karnataka SIR: 64.5 lakh voters potentially missing in rolls, majority of them young
Elector-to-population ratio released officially by Karnataka CEO shows under-enrolment of about 64.5 lakh electors, of whom roughly 38.41 lakh are in the 18 to 29 age group.
Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study
Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. 12 crore approved for Bihar State Games 2026. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna.
The small, unheard film is the gem: Dharamshala International Film Festival turns 15
DIFF founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul on building a global non-mainstream cinema culture in Dharamshala as the festival turns 15
News from the world of Education: October 29, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
TVS Motor Company to demerge consumer finance business
NCP leader challenges Sunetra Pawars decision to appoint a new national chief spokesperson
Brijmohan Shrivastav claimed that the previously raised queries about her appointment as the national president were still unresolved
Austen again? Make it worth our while
Another Sense and Sensibility must prove it has more to say than its predecessors
She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK womens wing meet held in Chennai on October 7, 2026
Railways to turn off charging points in trains during night
The Railway Boards renewed insistence on implementing the measure follows a recent incident in the South Eastern Railway zone. Railway staff reportedly failed to switch off charging points during the prescribed hours, leading to a power bank explosion while a mobile was being charged.
The SIR verdict, serious constitutional questions
The top court must ensure fairness in electoral roll revisions
New Collectors for Karur, Tiruppur and Tenkasi as T.N. govt goes for bureaucratic reshuffle
Pioneering U.S. labour leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Dolores Huerta took the reins of the U.S. farmworker movement in the 1960s with Chavez
India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights
The India-New Zealand FTA will strengthen trade, investment and professional mobility
Clinging on: On Netanyahu and the Israel elections
Netanyahus continuance will be bad news for Israel and the region
CM to release book co-authored by late B. Madhusoodana Kurup
NTKs Saattai Duraimurugan moves Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail
An FIR had been registered against him for his alleged derogatory YouTube video against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna
20 units of illegally mined sand near Ambur seized
Officials said that the revenue earned in the public auction will go to the State exchequer
Welcoming the move, M. Radhakrishnan of Arappor Iyakkam, in a statement, demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the complaint and legal action against those involved in the fraud
TNCC president asks Karnataka government to respect Cauvery Water Management Authority order
T.N. govt. declares holiday on November 9 in view of Deepavali
CD Mani arrested for threatening to kill prison warder
Police said Mani is a history-sheeter listed at the Teynampet police station
Stalin urges Murmu to initiate action against Gyanesh Kumar
Drug peddler held near Katpadi railway station
A case was registered and he was lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
All 17 escapees from Theni district jail apprehended in less than 40 hours: IGP South Zone
Vijay inaugurates advanced electrical labs in 30 government ITIs
The Chief Minister also distributed cheques of 25,000 each to 15 students who won the 59th State-level Skill Competition
Premium FSI increase under consideration, says CMDA
The official said that they were mulling raising the permissible limit, potentially to five or above, but no approval had been given
Elderly man dies after being pushed down by two persons
Chennai Metro Rail misses deadline yet again, 6 stations on Arcot Road to open in March 2027
An official says the construction will be completed in January and signalling work will take another two months. A source, however, says it will be difficult to complete signalling work even by March
