Members of Dalit Sene taking out a march in Kalaburagi city on Friday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Members of Dalit Sene hit the streets in Kalaburagi city on Friday in a show of solidarity for Minister Priyank Kharge in the fight against the RSS. The march was led by Dalit Sene State president Hanumanth... Read More

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro attends an event with supporters following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that ground operations against drug cartels could be next, even without a declaration of war, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded on Thursday against a “crazy war” as an escalating U.S.... Read More

Among the backers of a seaport at Great Nicobar — much in the media spotlight, following a spate of critical commentaries — a favourite argument is that the facility will position India as a regional hub for maritime security and economic growth. Proponents reject suggestions that the port is a misguided venture that threatens indigenous... Read More

The Trump administration has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia as punitive measures relating to Moscow’s refusal to strike a ceasefire agreement to bring the war in Ukraine to a halt, with Washington targeting Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Russia’s use of the oil trade to finance war has been a bone of contention for... Read More

The police have arrested five persons of a gang that robbed a Theni native of ₹50 lakh near Perur in Coimbatore district on October 18. The Perur police were on the lookout for the gang after M. Vijay, 26, of Cumbum in Theni district lodged a complaint, alleging that more than 10 persons robbed him... Read More

Following allegations of corporal punishment in Chennai Corporation schools, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TNSCPCR) has written to Chennai Corporation to take measures to prohibit corporal punishment, safeguard physical health and promote mental well-being of students. Chennai Corporation has directed teachers of all the 418 schools to safeguard physical and mental well-being... Read More

A man walks past a mural of ‘Kathakali’ artistes during rain in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. | Photo Credit: PTI Overnight heavy rain and strong winds in State brought down trees and power lines, damaging houses and vehicles and causing power outages and traffic disruptions in several areas. The heavy rainfall continued on Friday, resulting in... Read More

Four persons were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed a tree on the side of Siruvani Road at Perur Chettipalayam late on Friday. The police said two of the deceased have been identified as Harish, 21, and Prakash, 22, of Thanjavur district, who were employed at a car wash centre in Perur.... Read More

Bengaluru Torpedoes celebrate their win over Ahmedabad Defenders. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Bengaluru Torpedoes put in a resolute performance to defeat Ahmedabad Defenders 10-15, 15-11, 15-13, 15-13 and reach the final of the Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Friday. The two teams started on an even footing, before Angamuthu... Read More

Zonal officials say they are in talks with the Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board to replace damaged and uneven manhole covers. Despite repeated complaints over the past few years, the issue of uneven speed breakers and manhole covers remain unaddressed across the city. Besides, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has yet to install... Read More