PM Modi and CM Vijay flag off Chennai Metro Rail’s first train for phase II project, take a ride together
The passenger services will start on October 11, 2026 from 4 p.m.
‘Open emergency-like situation’, alleges CJP; vows to continue protests
The CJP leaders said the police “kidnapped” them from their flight on Saturday and did not allow them to speak to their lawyers after being detained
450 kg of red sanders seized in Vellore; six persons held
Arrested persons were lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.’s western and southern regions
Over one tonne of waste removed in forest land along Girivalam path under ‘Clean Tiruvannamalai’ initiative
Forest officials said that a request was made to the District Collector by the Forest Department to remove accumulated wastes in the forest land along the path
37 arrested in anti-drug combing drive in Kochi
Raids were conducted at 153 locations. The police seized 13.83 grams of suspected MDMA and 91.84 grams of suspected ganja during the raids.
Madras High Court acquits death row convict from POCSO Act charge
Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan, however, confirm his conviction for murder of a nine-year-old girl and modify the sentence to life imprisonment
Vettri Payanam Thittam: what is the economic mileage of a no-fare bus ride?
The scheme is expected to cost an additional ₹1,600 crore a year and a total of ₹6,000 crore. The initiative, launched on Gandhi Jayanti, is an extension of the existing women’s zero-fare bus scheme, Vidiyal Payanam
'Hung upside down, given electric shock': Three men allege torture at BJP MLA's house in Moradabad
While the complainants have sought the registration of an FIR against six named persons, including the MLA's aides, and nine unidentified people, no case has been registered so far, says SP (Rural) Kunwar Akash Singh
CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders on October 12 ‘with reasons’
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had written to the CJI and were scheduled to meet him between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday (October 12, 2026).
Upskilling necessary for career prospects, says VIT vice-president
The job fair was organised to mark the birthday of G.V. Selvam
Anti-CEC protests continue; journalists detained despite SC order, Rahul Gandhi announces march to Supreme Court as Delhi braces for fresh curbs
Restrictions likely to return as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeals to all to join INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court; epicentre of protest shifts from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place
Cultural performances, traditional dances mark start of Vijayawada Utsav 2.0
Addressing the gathering, Vijayawada MP says the festival aims to showcase Vijayawada’s hospitality, culture, traditions and spiritual heritage nationally
Indian died day after being injured in Riyadh airport attack
The Embassy in Riyadh said at least 10 Indians were among the more than 300 people injured in the attack
IIIT Ranchi student found dead in hostel, protest erupts on campus
Students alleged there was a lack of basic amenities at the institute; they also raised questions about the availability of emergency medical facilities, like ambulances and oxygen
Karnataka’s coffee cultivation area remains stagnant: KPA chairman
Indian coffee planters are struggling due to a lack of State subsidies, long-term low-cost capital for drip irrigation, and a shortage of climate-resilient varieties
Many detained near Shivaji Park as Mumbai Police prevent protest against CEC
Some allege that people merely standing or walking in the area were also taken into custody
Singing, acting, and beyond: Mano’s four-decade film sojourn in nutshell
It was music composer Ilaiyaraaja who gave him the name Mano and helped him achieve success; the singer has lent his voice to more than 27,000 songs, most of which are in Tamil and Telugu, and worked for composers ranging from K.V. Mahadevan and S. Rajeswara Rao to Anirudh Ravichander.
Anantha Nageswaran releases ‘white paper’ on AI, automation, and India’s workforce
According to the paper, the share of Indian employment exposed to artificial intelligence has risen modestly since 2012, and the quality of that exposure has improve
Mamata AITC MLA attacked; Abhishek Banerjee served police notice
Bibhas Sardar, MLA from Baruipur Purba in South 24 Parganas, was attacked on his way home in Joynagar
Toll in Manipur ethnic clashes rises to nine
Violence spreads from Naga-dominated Kamjong near Myanmar border to Kuki-majority Kangpokpi; unofficial toll stands at 11, including two Myanmar-based Kuki armed group members
Sixth POCSO Act case against ‘Gem Granite’ Veeramani
The SIT will take custody of R. Veeramani in a second case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, police sources said
Keralam Assembly session begins on October 12, 2026
Session is expected to witness stormy confrontation between the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF).
Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to travel for exhibitions: Vadodara royal Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum undergoes an expansion, a state-of-the-art new storage facility will be ready next year
The federal dilemma of delimitation
The Centre made an oral assurance while introducing the Bill to increase Lok Sabha seats that each State’s share would increase by 50% on a pro-rata basis. However, the increase could weaken the Rajya Sabha’s role as a check on the Lower House, while the Lok Sabha’s limited sitting days would leave MPs with less time to raise issues
BJP is Ravan, Congress is Ram, says Revanth in Goa
BJP made Goa a drug hub and Telangana is suffering due to it