U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: report
The deal, which is contingent on approval from the U.S. government and the Kremlin, involves a sprawling set of oil fields, refineries and gas stations around the world owned by Russian energy group Lukoil, according to the report.
CPI(M) district meet begins at Ponnani
The meeting is focused on strengthening the partys work among the people and planning organisational activities in response to current political conditions.
Action proposed against use of party flags at Calicut varsity hostels
AISA chief Neha Bora was detained for the second consecutive day during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Several other protesters, along with Kapil Sibal and Yogendra Yadav, were also detained.
Bodies of two missing boys retrieved from sea in Vizag
Three students were washed away by strong waves while playing on the beach near Rushikonda
RBI chief lays down 5 key priorities to maintain financial stability amidst emerging risks
Financial instability anywhere can become a threat to financial stability everywhere.
Tamil Nadu reiterates halt on overdue crop loan recovery, asks farmers to report violations
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has reiterated that recovery of overdue crop loans issued to farmers by cooperative societies has been temporarily suspended, following complaints that some borrowers were receiving telephone calls seeking repayment. In a statement, the government said the suspension applied to the collection of outstanding crop loans obtained through cooperative societies. It asked farmers to report any society that continued to contact them for recovery despite the instructions already issued. The clarification came after complaints from farmers that attempts were being made over the phone to collect their overdue crop loan dues. The government brought the suspension to the attention of all farmers and provided a WhatsApp number for reporting such incidents. According to the statement, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies has communicated the decision through a circular to regional registrars and managing directors of district central cooperative banks. These officials have been instructed to ensure that the recovery suspension is implemented across the cooperative societies concerned. The government said directions had also been issued to all cooperative societies to comply with the circular without fail. Implementation of the instructions is being monitored to ensure that societies follow the temporary halt on collection. Farmers who receive calls or other communications from a cooperative society seeking repayment of overdue crop loans can lodge a complaint through the Cooperation Departments official grievance redressal WhatsApp number, 98840 00845. The complaint should include the mobile number from which the farmer was contacted, along with details of the cooperative society concerned, the statement said. These particulars are required when reporting attempts to recover the outstanding loans. The governments latest communication reiterates the instructions already conveyed through the cooperative administration. It makes clear that societies must observe the suspension even as complaints about telephone calls seeking repayment are brought to the departments attention. The measure announced in the statement is a temporary suspension of recovery. The statement does not describe it as a cancellation of the outstanding loans or announce a permanent exemption from repayment. For farmers receiving repayment demands, the department has identified the WhatsApp grievance channel as the means to report the contact. The government has asked borrowers to provide both the callers number and the societys details so that the complaint identifies the source of the recovery attempt.
Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Saturday campaigned for the second time in the Nochipalayam area of Dharapuram, seeking support for party candidate Suganya. Addressing the rally, the former Deputy Chief Minister said that although the people had not given the DMK victory in the last election, the party had represented the Dharapuram constituency in the Legislative Assembly from 2021 to 2026. Even though you did not give us victory last time and we lost the opportunity to win, from 2021 to 2026, we represented the Dharapuram constituency in the Legislative Assembly. You elected our former Minister and sister Kayalvizhi Selvaraj as your MLA, he said. Recalling the development works undertaken during that period, Udhayanidhi said, Under our Dravidian Model government and the DMK, a Government Arts and Science College was constructed at a cost of
Madhava Prasad credits Aparajith, Varun and coach Guru for his rise
The camaraderie within the group has also played its part, says the Tamil Nadu u-23 batter
Chief Minister to launch water taxis, kayaks in Muziris on Oct. 4
The vessels will operate from 14 boat jetties in the North Paravur-Kodungallor region on the Ernakulam-Thrissur border
North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range missile as tensions grow over mine blasts
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said her brother supervised the test of the missile, which she described as strategic, implying it was designed to deliver nuclear weapons.
The High Court has set aside G.Os as the aggregate vertical reservation exceeds 50%, which the government argues fails to assess the 2026 exercise on its own factual foundation
Fake advertisement about sale of hospital in social media; police arrest man from Keralam
Petition to Keralam Governor for action against Youth Affairs Minister O.J. Janeesh
Plea seeks action against Janeesh in connection with Youth Congress activists blocking the motorcade of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Kollam and waving black flags
338 kg ganja seized on ECR in Thoothukudi; three arrested
Local body polls: YSRCP raise objections over delimitation process, electoral roll in Vizag
YSRCP leaders submit a representation to GVMC Additional Commissioner; authorities should clarify the reasons for variations in the voter strength of different wards, they say
Congress government in Karnataka has derailed the crop insurance scheme, alleges Harish Poonja
Young vocalist Mahanya Sris concert in Tamil applauded at music fest in Madurai city
Sreelekhas resignation exposes BJPs internal troubles in Keralam, says Govindan
CPI(M) State secretary says some people enter politics with expectations of personal benefits and may not remain in active politics for long
BRS demands ED probe into CM kins business interests
Work on organ transplant institute in Kozhikode to be completed in 30 months, says Satheesan
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says that 271 crore is being set aside for the institute coming up on a 20-acre plot in Chevayur. All services related to organ transplantation will be brought under one roof to reduce the cost of surgery to one-third.
Aquatics complex accident sparks uproar in Thrissur Corporation council meet
Ruling and Opposition councillors trade blows; BJP councillors hospitalised after heated showdown
Speak2Us helpline has given shape to community mental health movement
Keralam govt. grants in-principle nod for new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam
The work, mandated by the concession agreement, aims to address safety and operational concerns at the existing harbour.
Form-7 applications filed in bulk in Koppa taluk, allege Congress workers
The night is yours, mine, and ours
Man dies after relief packet dropped from helicopter falls on his head in Bihars Saran
Police identified the man as Anil Kumar Singh. His son Avinash Pratap Singh says the helicopter was dropping relief materials in bulk, and one of the packets hit his fathers head and another his chest. Saran is one of the six Bihar districts affected by the flooding of the Gandak River
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat, protests killing of two people by BSF
BSF troops on Friday shot dead two suspected Pakistani intruders along the International Border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, officials say; the identities of the two deceased are being ascertained
TinkerHub to host overnight hackathon in Kozhikode
Open to students and non-working young people aged 1525, the free event will challenge participants to create projects on the broad theme of travel.
Minister distributes assistive devices worth 30 lakh in Rajamahendravaram
Government should recognise fisherwomen, says AIDWA at conference in Rameswaram
IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind controlling UDF government, says BJP leader K. Surendran
K. Surendran alleges that the IUML has been taking decisions on matters of governance from the first day of the government.
Watch: France school protests: Thousands detained as nationwide unrest deepens
French student protests over poor school conditions erupt into violent nationwide blockades and mass detentions.
Probe demanded into sexual harassment at womens shelter home in Kalaburagi
Sangha demanded arrest of shelter home administrator, cancellation of license
Gyanesh Kumar protest: Neha Bora detained again as anti-CEC stir continues in Delhi
Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi on October 3, a day after mass detentions around Jantar Mantar. AISA president Neha Bora was detained for the second consecutive day, along with activist Yogendra Yadav, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and others.
Kuchipudi performances to be part of Godavari Pushkarams: Tourism Minister
Kuchipudi dancers from across Andhra Pradesh to perform at Anam Kala Kendram in Rajamahendravaram during the 12-day Pushkarams; government preparing database to extend social welfare pensions to artistes, says Kandula Durgesh
CITU urges workers to join Chalo Parliament protests in Delhi
FIR alleges manipulation of voter records in Bengalurus Malleswaram constituency
Blend technology with human values, expert tells graduates
Congress government neglecting backward communities in fund allocation, alleges BJP MLC
Congress leaders often claim that their government is committed to the development of backward communities, but the allocations made in the 2026-27 Budget did not support the claim, says Raghu Kautilya
Minister inaugurates KGBVs, Mandal Parishad office
SIR exercise: Nine lakh names dropped from Uttarakhands poll roll; State now has 71.59 lakh voters
The State will now begin a special drive to enrol missing and eligible voters, following the nearly 10% decline in the electoral roll, with a large number of voters placed in the uncollectable (ASDD) category
Strengthen surveillance in Thattanchavady, demands CPI
AIIMS for Keralam: Kozhikode under active consideration, says Satheesan
M.K. Raghavan, MP, and three MLAs urge the Chief Minister to establish the institute at Kinalur, citing the shortage of tertiary healthcare facilities in Malabar. They have expressed concern over reports that other locations are being considered for the project.
Dindigul Book Festival will be held from October 22 to November 1
Went to safeguard voters, not stage dharna: Karnataka Chief Minister
Farmers body protests delay in payment for maize procured under MSP
The protesters submitted a memorandum to the Union government and the State Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, seeking payment of all outstanding dues to the farmers without further delay.
Newspaper agents seek space inside new bus terminal
Govt. will stand by Kavins family until justice is secured: Vanni Arasu
UGD work on Mettupalayam Road leads to sewage backflow into street manholes in Coimbatore
Special camps for voter enrolment in SIR to be held in Dharmapuri
Awareness programme on rabies held
Watch: U.S.-China tensions ease: Time for India to rebalance? | Worldview
The Trump-Xi meeting has eased U.S.-China tensions, but what does the emerging dtente mean for India? On WorldView, we examine the new U.S.-China equation, the G2 debate and whether New Delhi needs to rebalance its ties with Washington and Beijing. The episode also features an interview with former British Business Secretary Vince Cable on the changing global order and Indias strategic choices.
BCom students murder: Four, including three juveniles, held over fatal clash
According to preliminary investigation, the incident stemmed from a dispute involving a female student; prime accused is absconding
SHE Teams nab 37 persons in decoy operations across Cyberabad
Velukkara health centre in Thrissur serves up a lesson in healthy eating
Healthy Lunch Healthy Plate initiative turns nutrition advice into a hands-on experience.
Coimbatore Corporation holds Kolam competition to promote four-way waste segregation
Final held among 100 participants selected through ward-level competitions organised across the Corporations 100 wards; contestants draw kolams highlighting segregation of waste into dry, wet, special and sanitary categories
Campaigning for Thattanchavady bypoll to end at 6 p.m. on Sunday
Binoy Viswam opposes Tirunavaya Kumbh Mela, BJP hits back
BJP steps up campaign for S.V. Sankanur in Hubballi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who addressed the meetings held at KLE Auditorium and Rotary School in Adarsh Nagar in Hubballi, appealed to the graduate voters to support S.V. Sankanur.
Yarada to be developed as IT, tourism hub: Palla Srinivasa Rao
TDP State president says 800 acres to be assessed for IT firms, GCCs, startups and tourism projects; proposed bridge to improve connectivity to city
Praja Seva gets legal aid centre to help people resolve court cases: Karnataka Chief Minister
Legal aid representatives will be present along with government officials during the programmes to guide people on legal issues, Shivakumar says
19 stolen bikes recovered; 3 arrested
49 foreign nationals found overstaying in Hyderabad, 12 deported
TPCC, INDIA bloc announce series of protest programmes
NDIA Bloc Calls for Nationwide Protests Over Voter List Revision, Demands Action Against CEC
IIT Palakkad holds hands-on electrical workshop for school students
Nandyal MP prioritises clean drinking water for rural villages, Dalit communities
Byreddy Shabari inaugurates a mineral water plant constructed at a cost of 5 lakhs using the MP funds at the bus stand centre in Pata Muchumarri village
Control stray dog menacein Rasipuram Municipality, demand residents
Farmers take out tractor rally in Dharwad seeking drought relief measures
The protesters raised slogans against the Congress government in the State and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and a memorandum was later submitted to the tahsildar at Jubilee Circle.
Four police personnel shifted to Armed Reserve
Tamil Nadus Vettri Payanam expands free travel to more government bus services, with no income ceiling or daily trip limit for eligible women and transgender passengers.
Ground Report: CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces CJP protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park
Thousands of protesters gathered at Mumbais Shivaji Park on October 2, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering took place despite police denying permission for the protest.
Roadside stalls multiply in Tiruchi as food street project gets delayed
The Tiruchi Corporation has postponed the inauguration of the Healthy and Hygienic Food Street near Anna Stadium to October end for administrative reasons
TN: TVK to approach EC over remarks against women by DMK
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Energy and Law Minister R. Nirmal Kumar on Saturday said that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) would lodge a complaint with the Election Commission of India over allegedly derogatory remarks against women by DMK leaders during the Dharapuram Assembly bypoll campaign. Addressing reporters, he accused DMK President M.K. Stalin and his son, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, of using offensive language against political opponents, including a woman candidate. Nirmal Kumar alleged that the comments reflected the DMK leaderships growing desperation ahead of the Oct 6 bypoll. He claimed that the party had resorted to personal attacks because it had nothing positive to offer voters. The minister said the language used by M.K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin exposed their true character and showed they lacked a clear vision for the future. Describing the remarks as a desperate campaign tactic, he alleged that the two leaders had lost self-control and were attempting to attract attention through inappropriate and derogatory comments. Nirmal Kumar said that the TVK, which heads the Tamil Nadu government, would approach the Election Commission over the alleged remarks. The partys proposed complaint would focus on comments that he alleged were derogatory and offensive, including those targeting a woman candidate. Claiming that the DMKs political influence was waning, he predicted that voters would deliver a decisive defeat to the party in the Dharapuram bypoll. He described the DMK as a harmful force to society. The minister extended his criticism to the AIADMK, alleging that it was facing political decline under General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. His remarks targeted opposition parties as campaigning continued ahead of polling. Responding to allegations of horse-trading raised by rival parties, Nirmal Kumar dismissed the charges as baseless. He characterised them as part of a misinformation campaign driven by fears of electoral defeat. He linked the accusations to what he described as anxiety among rival parties over the outcome while predicting a setback for the opposition. Asked about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the minister reiterated the state governments opposition to the exercise. His comments brought together the ruling partys criticism of opposition campaign rhetoric, its rejection of horse-trading allegations, and its position on electoral roll revision ahead of the Oct 6 vote.
SWR records highest-ever September freight loading at 4.41 million tonnes
Kazirangas eco-sensitive zone: What changes with a smaller buffer? | In Focus Weekend
Ritwick Dutta examines Kazirangas ESZ debate across 13 km zones, legal changes, community impacts, and mining implications.
Asian Games 2026: India beats Malaysia to defend mens hockey gold, qualify for Los Angeles Olympics
While writing a new chapter in the history of Indian hockey, the eight-time Olympic champions also clinched their fifth Asian Games gold, and the second in a row for the first time
Margaretta, Lady Scarlet, Kimiko and Queens Covenant catch the eye
Maana, Power Of Beauty, Jersey King, Spiritual Light and Tolkien shine
Help bring back two Assam women pushed into Bangladesh: Gaurav Gogoi to Jaishankar
Jahanara Begum and Mumtaz Begum were sent across the India-Bangladesh border despite the Gauhati High Court setting aside the opinions of a Foreigners Tribunal about their citizenship, the Congress MP says
Watch: CJP Dipke on X says he wont be surprised if his handle is taken down before Oct 10
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on X that he would not be surprised if his handle is taken down before October 10, after a post thanking former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was restricted.
Watch: Sahil Wakode case: Father plans IIT campus visit after protest denial
Father barred from protest plans IIT campus visit amid ongoing student hunger strike.
Deputy CM, Ministers use HMR-TGSRTC common pass to travel by metro rail and bus in Hyderabad
Telangana Cabinet Ministers interacted with the rail passengers as well as the bus commuters during the journey
Nestle Indias low-fat dairy whitener found unsafe, substandard at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said the sample, collected from Bharat Hotels Ltd (The Lalit) in Connaught Place, has been declared non-compliant under the FSS Act, 2006
LJP (Ramvilas) slams denial of hospital care to pregnant tribal woman in U.P.s Bhadohi
Rani Vanvasi, 20, was allegedly denied admission to Maharaja Chet Singh Government District Hospital on September 28, 2026, by the doctors, who said she was anaemic and there was no blood
Asian Games 2026: Deepak Punia adds bronze to his collection
The bronze adds to a decent international record for Deepak, who won a silver at the 2019 World Championships, and has five Asian Championships medals to his credit
Six arrested in Coimbatore for possessing synthetic drug, ganja
Jr. NTR slams morphed Chuttamalle video featuring Janhvi Kapoor, vows to take legal action
The Telugu superstar reacted strongly to AI-generated video featuring Janhvi Kapoor from the music video Chuttamalle from Devara
