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The ECI’s unfinished lessons

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:57
While the ECI need not accept every allegation made by political parties, constitutional authority cannot substitute for verifiable evidence
Categories: National News

On paddy field conservation in Keralam

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:43
Neglecting paddy fields as a socio-ecological system that regulates local biodiversity, the hydrological cycle, and microclimate constitutes a grave failure, amid rising food insecurity and floods
Categories: National News

30-foot-high cockroach effigy triggers AAP-BJP war of words

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:30
“Deliberate alteration of Sanatan customs and hurting of religious sentiments: The festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a highly sacred event governed by ancient Hindu rituals, scriptures and longstanding traditions
Categories: National News

Fresh weather system likely to sustain heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu till October 26

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:15
The RMC has issued orange alerts for a few southern districts, including Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, as they may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall up to 20 cm on October 21 and 22
Categories: National News

AAP claims Punjab CM Mann detained for three hours at Delhi airport, fined ₹50,000

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 18:03
In a statement, Mr. Pannu accused the Centre of creating “obstacles” in the path of Punjab’s progress
Categories: National News

In Delhi, only 0.27% of 4.5 lakh Form 6s disposed of so far

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:29
Of 4.5 lakh applications for inclusion, about 2.39 lakh were filed by those seeking re-inclusion or applying for the first time after the draft roll was published
Categories: National News

Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:19
The State will strengthen all legal measures to curb unhealthy eating habits among children and prevent excessive consumption of junk food, says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
Categories: National News

Dussehra celebrated in Belagavi

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:18
Family members of the Patils of the old city performed the pooja. They received various palanquins carrying revered deities such as Venkatramna, Maruti, Jotiba, and the Aapti tree
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Health Department issues circular on maintaining medicine stocks in hospitals

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:17
The circular directs that an updated list of the medicine stocks in hospitals be provided to doctors in the OP (outpatient) departments. This will help doctors have a clear idea about the medicines available in the hospital and to prescribe the same to patients.
Categories: National News

How conversion affects reservation

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:08
The invalidation of Tamil Nadu’s order enabling persons converting to Islam from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes to obtain Backward Class Muslim certificates highlights that while conversion cannot automatically transfer a person into a different notified community, continuing social disadvantage calls for an evidence-based inquiry
Categories: National News

Newsprint makers seek PM Modi's intervention over coal shortages, demand 75:25 allocation ratio

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 17:05
In a representation to PM Modi, the association sought timely coal dispatches under existing fuel supply agreements with Coal India Limited subsidiaries
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PM Modi flags three ‘enemies’ of India, calls for unity in national interest

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 16:45
“Let our thoughts be aligned… all the institutions of the nation, all political parties… let us stand together for the national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit; we must fight together against the enemies of the country,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
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Pinarayi Vijayan questions SMA drug distribution; SAT Hospital says only CDSCO-approved drugs used

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 16:39
Pinarayi Vijayan said the negligent stance of the Health Minister was criminal and demanded that the Government conduct an enquiry into the incident
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On ECINet platform, access for States can be switched off and on centrally: report

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 16:26
The report assumes significance in view of objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over the centralisation of ECINet and the electoral roll database
Categories: National News

Kanthapuram Sunni faction calls off protests against Waqf board reconstitution in Keralam

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 16:24
The faction will have a nominee in the board, says Minister Samsudheen
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State Highways Dept. to complete widening of BHEL Feeder Road in Ranipet by December

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 15:19
The project is expected to bring relief to motorists, especially truck drivers, bound for industrial units in the district
Categories: National News

Arrest made in Sakthikulangara skeletal remains case

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 15:05
The gruesome incident came to light on September 30 when workers cleaning the harbor's septic tank found decomposed remains concealed beneath a mat
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Kuki man killed in Manipur; shutdown paralyses Imphal Valley

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 14:59
A Kuki organisation announces 24-hour shutdown in Kangpokpi district from Tuesday night to express collective anguish and demand justice
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