Election staff in Vijayawada can vote by postal ballot till 5 p.m. on October 30
Election Observer S. Nagalakshmi inspects the postal ballot centre at Mogalrajpuram
Stalin slams Vijay govt. over law and order, rising prices; says DMK to hold protest on October 31
Isnt the Chief Minister directly responsible for the Police department? Shouldnt he hold review meetings with Police officials and issue appropriate directions? the DMK president asked
Rahul Gandhi urged the governments to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for every affected family, while Mallikarjun Kharge urged party workers to extend all possible help to those in distress
Supreme Court directs expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1
The Bench directed the Bihar police to complete the investigation in the case within four months
CPI(M) has no links with online attacks against Mammootty, says M.V. Govindan
SFI and DYFI have won a lot of nationwide approval in the fight against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In that context, there is no reason to decide not to visit Mammootty, says Govindan
Birth, death certificates issued by Mysuru corporation to be delivered by post for 100
MCC, India Post sign agreement to extend doorstep delivery service across India
Pyre movie review: An ode to the resilience of love
While director Vinod Kapri evocatively captures the painful desolation of Uttarakhands ghost villages through raw, life-like performances, its cinematic grammar occasionally feels deliberately engineered for a global festival gaze
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan issue the direction pursuant to a PIL petition complaining about personal attacks made against Justice G.R. Swaminathan
Bangladesh police recovers body of ex-Air Force officer from river in Dhaka
Air Force Flight Lieutenant K.M. Tahsif Souri reportedly filmed a video showing deposed P.M. Sheikh Hasina leaving Bangladesh in an Air Force aircraft on August 5, 2024, according to local media
VTU Kalaburagis 5G lab adjudged best performer in Karnataka
Department of Telecommunications awards excellent grading, with a score of 143, among eight 5G labs in Karnataka
More showers expected in Delhi after overnight rain; IMD says wettest October day in four years
Delhi recorded 61.4 mm of rain in 24 hours, its highest monthly rainfall since 2022, as the IMD issued a red alert for the next few hours
Earthquakes of big magnitude unlikely in Bengaluru region, says expert
C.P. Rajendran, geo-scientist and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, says Bengaluru and its neighbourhood has a solid terrain with quite old crust
Under MSMER-2023, there was a defined escalation path; now, action depends on MARB assessments being initiated, completed and acted upon within a reasonable timeframe
In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders' body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth 10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season
Kaiga Bird Marathon on February 6, 7
The 17th edition of the event will be organised by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in and around Kaiga
Why is ISROs NVS-03 satellite launch crucial? | Explained
The mission could help restore the functioning of Indias regional satellite navigation system NavIC; its development began following the 1999 Kargil War, when the U.S reportedly clamped down on GPS data access
Hubballi to get comprehensive stadium after Cabinet approves proposal under PPP model
The proposed infrastructure includes an athletics track, a football ground, basketball and volleyball courts, hockey facilities, indoor sports infrastructure, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a horse-riding training centre, and accommodation for sportspersons
Looking at Bengalurus bookstores, beyond Church Street
The bookstores on Church Street in Bengaluru are well known; here are a few lesser-known ones that keep the love for reading alive in other parts of the city
The temporary disruption affected commuters travelling during the morning peak hours, particularly those using the Purple Line and passengers changing trains at Majestic
CM Vijay, Ministers Pay Tributes To Muthuramalinga Thevar On 119th Jayanthi
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu leaders paid floral tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his 119th birth anniversary.
DVAC searches places linked to former DMK MLA in Vellore
The searches are part of the ongoing probe at 25 locations across Tamil Nadu linked to former Minister and DMK leader K.N. Nehru in connection with an alleged 634-crore cash-for-jobs scam
Markets extend previous session's rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 138.77 points to 74,289.81 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 38.95 points to 22,967.10
Tech firms take fresh hit as earnings misses fan AI fears
The announcements came a day after Google parent Alphabet reported soft growth in revenue from advertising and its search business
Tamil Nadu leaders pay tribute to Muthuramalinga Thevar on 119th birth anniversary
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Watch: Canada buys stake in AI firm Cohere to counter U.S. and Chinese AI dominance
BCG analysis has identified 40 distinct Applied AI roles, each linked to an existing technology role. A data scientist or full-stack developer can grow into a forward-deployed engineer, a DevOps engineer into an AI Ops engineer, and a data engineer into a semantic engineer
Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against U.S. dollar in early trade
According to forex traders, sustained inflows and an easing of the oil import burden would provide a stronger foundation for rupee appreciation
A power outage lasting around 10 minutes at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple on Thursday (30 October 2026), while former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami was offering prayers, caused inconvenience to devotees and triggered a political attack on the ruling TVK government, as reported in Hindu Tamil. Palaniswami had [] The post People Cannot Even Pray In Peace: EPS Slams TVK Govt After Power Cut At Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple appeared first on The Commune .
Jason Sanjay Warns Fans About Fake Accounts and Clarifies Official Presence
Director Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu CM, warns fans about fake accounts and clarifies he has no official fan clubs. Jason Sanjay Warns Fans About Fake Accounts and Clarifies Official Presence
The herb that looks like a tree and other tales of the worlds most famous fruit
How Indian festivals shape seasonal eating habits
From Bengals choddo shaakto Odishas enduri pithaand Assams harvest feasts, traditional festival foods reflect the changing seasons and regional food cultures
Binance crypto exchange confirms major hack, more than $2.5 billion frozen
For several hours before Binance confirmed the attack, several industry observers said hackers had managed to reach the platform
Attempts were being made to spread misinformation about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and the electoral process to undermine public confidence in democracy, says Mr. Jaiswal
PNB fund misappropriation case: Bank says genuine claims to be honoured, FIR registered in Gr Noida
The bank said it was extending full cooperation to the authorities concerned and taking necessary steps to address the concerns of affected customers
RTC should do more with Gamyam bus live-tracking app
The RTC should ensure newer routes are updated as soon as theyre launched
Delhi Weather Today: On Friday, October 30, weather patterns across India show notable variations. Delhi faces cloudy skies and light rain, with thunderstorms possible. Coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh will begin experiencing heavy rainfall from November 1 to November 3. Both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are under warning for moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms. In contrast, Tamil Nadu will enjoy sunny spells, with minimal chances of rain.
Jobs for locals: How feasible is the idea?
The old debate on reservation in jobs for locals is resurfacing at a time when employment in the IT sector and elsewhere have become hard to find and the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking away jobs looms large. Sharath S. Srivatsa looks at multiple angles of the debate...
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In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses
BJP BLAs submit nearly 68% of Form 7s seeking deletions as objector in Mustafabad, all against Muslim electors citing absent/permanently shifted or death
Will repay political debt with interest: Neeraj Kumar on Lalan Singh
During the entire Legislative Council election, Lalan Singh did not even campaign in support of Neeraj, but rather gave moral support to Anant Singh, who was campaigning against Neeraj
Anantnag is the third major district with a sizable number of lawyers in J&K after Jammu and Srinagar
Equitas SFBs chief Vasudevan resigns over investor concerns about daughters NBFC
DHL IT Services expands footprint in Chennai
Wheels India expects growth to continue in H2
However, State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan denies the allegation and says the police were actually invited into the office but they did not arrest the accused inside the lawyers office
Kotian caps a career-best haul to set up Mumbais win
Kotian claimed eight for 84 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets as Haryana was bowled out for 256 at the stroke of tea
Ingales in National Mixed Doubles Finals
In the semifinals played on Thursday, Pooja & Prasad defeated Tamil Nadus Irfan Husain & Samhitha Chamarthi 6-3, 6-4 while Adil & Soha beat Jagmeet Singh & Jennifer Luikham of Haryana with a 6-4, 6-2 scoreline.
Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen sent to 13 days police custody
Indranil Sen served as thetourism and culture minister during the Mamata Banerjee era
Justice N. Ramesh poses the question after expressing shock over a 19-year-old college student having consumed liquor at a bar attached to a hotel reportedly run by the college management
No sky lanterns allowed without formal permission from the fire department, says DGP West Bengal
Tamil Nadu okays social justice survey, review plea in SC for muslim converts
Tamil Nadu Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay approved significant proposals on industrial operations and social justice survey. Approval included forming a commission for a detailed socio-economic assessment of communities after the population census. The government plans to file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment concerning reservation for converted Muslims. Discussions also covered relief for residents on unassigned land in Thalambur, alongside educational institutions' lease options.
The examination overload, its enormous cost
Indias obsession with layers of examinations must end, and the focus must return to the forgotten value of sustained academic performance
Deemed ineligible: On the Supreme Court and SIR
The Supreme Court has pointed to the SIRs flaws by design
Hike to help farmers, says CM; Ashok accuses govt. of placing burden on people
Open to investigation: On the challenge to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Public functionaries must not use privacy to seek exemption from scrutiny
Man, daughter killed in road accident in Tiruvannamalai
Show me one Muslim minister at Centre, BJP-ruled States: J&K Deputy CM
J&K witnessed a Cabinet expansion on October 27, with four new faces joining the Omar Abdullah Cabinet
Blast in explosives godown in Vellore; three vehicles damaged
T.N. govt. to establish five Model Registration Hubs in first phase
Citizens will be able to register property documents and marriages at any hub of their choice, irrespective of the jurisdiction of Sub-Registrar Office; govt. to expand initiative to more locations
Saras mela resumes after remaining closed on Wednesday
T.N. government to roll out scheme for AI assistive devices for persons with disability
Ex-Mayor Bhagyalakshmi appeals to voters to give her another opportunity
Ennore residents report card for govt. flags gaps in wetland restoration, pollution control
The report assesses 24 govt. bodies, five of which score zero for failing to initiate their assessed commitments; it flags fly-ash leaks, illegal emissions, and hot-water discharge into Ennore Creek
Chennai Corporation considers new feasibility study for rope car project
Students take part in stroke awareness programme
Kauvery Hospital treats complex aortic valve disease using HANCHOR technology
Aortic regurgitation is a condition in which the hearts aortic valve fails to close properly, causing blood to flow backwards into the heart
Metrowater MD inspects 75.11-crore water infrastructure works at Villivakkam
Private bus runs over woman near Nazarethpet
Road accident fatalities have declined in Chennai, says Commissioner
Udupi police arrest acid attack accused
West Bengal minister asks to organise Kali puja at every police station
J&K High Court declares imposition of water usage charges under 2010 Act in UT as ultra vires
The J&K government in 2010 passed the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act to generate revenue on water resources by charging for its usage from private and public units, which will include companies generating electricity in the State
Minister outlines govt.s three priority areas in health sector
Aavin to invest proceeds from sale of sweets in welfare of dairy farmers
All secured escapee prisoners to be shifted to different places: DSP
Cyclone Arnab: GVMC clears 902 uprooted trees, restores roads, water supply
ED searches premises linked to Mudrex, Instadapp over alleged 4,600-crore FEMA violations
Seeman Dubs Muthu Nagar Thoothukudi As Kuthu Nagar
NTK chief coordinator Seeman criticised the TVK government over rising murders in Tamil Nadu and questioned its handling of law and order and fishermens issues.
Rameswaram Fishers Allege Their Nets Worth Lakhs Destroyed
Country-boat fishermen from Thangachimadam allege that mechanised boats from Karaikal damaged fishing nets worth several lakhs and seek compensation from the Tamil Nadu government.
Heritage building of Coimbatores combined court complex develops damage
The first floor of a commercial complex belonging to the Coimbatore Corporation at Tatabad has been identified as an appropriate alternative space to house the courts functioning in the building
M.P. wildlife officials highlight Chambal regions gun culture as probe into cheetah shooting goes on
Speaking to The Hindu, an official said that the gun culture has emerged as a crucial segment in the probe and that the matter had been brought up with senior police officers
El Nino Spurs 15% Higher Power Consumption This September
Tamil Nadus peak power demand rose to 21,083 MW in September, while southern states faced electricity shortages amid higher demand and reduced wind power.
T-shirt, medals for 5th edition of Vizag Marathon unveiled
NDA leaders hit back at YSRCPs Save Vizag slogan
These game hunters are tracking goats and tigers on temple floors across India
S Sadanandam, Renowned Ilaiyaraaja Guitarist, Dies at 79 in Chennai
ICG rescues 20 crew members of stranded ship Sigma Pearl
The Singapore-bound bulk carrier was stranded off the Kakinada coast reportedly due to an engine failure on the night of October 27
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at 4,600 crore
Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region
Left parties, AAP release joint manifesto for GVMC polls
Analogue paneer banned in Andhra Pradesh for a year
