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Devaswom employees front flags serious lapses in Sabarimala season preps

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
The union points out that delays raise suspicions of a planned attempt by vested interests to tarnish government’s image. They notes that decisions causing massive financial impacts such as shutting down current revenue sources while dramatically increasing unnecessary expenses are currently being executed by the board
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Puppet has to go but puppeteer pair must be held accountable too: Congress

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the CEC and everyone else involved in "criminal assault on democracy" will be held accountable
Categories: National News

Pennsylvania woman’s $250,000 family farm sale remains blocked after sibling dispute

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
Siblings are embroiled in a legal conflict over the fate of their family-owned 60-acre farm in Pennsylvania. A sister residing on the land sought to sell it despite having a long-term tenancy. In response, her siblings filed an urgent petition to block the sale, citing property rights. The Pennsylvania Superior Court supported the injunction, illustrating the complicated nature of co-ownership and informal familial arrangements in property disputes.
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SIR: No inquiry yet into bulk Form-7 submissions targeting minority voters

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
Directions have been given to EROs to take action as per law against those who knowingly make false statements or declarations in writing while filling forms such as Form-7; this follows a protest by Chief Minister on October 1
Categories: National News

Karnataka hikes Asian Games medal cash awards; gold medallists to get ₹1 crore

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
For the first time, the government has also sanctioned a ₹5 lakh incentive for each of the 20 Karnataka athletes who qualified for and participated in the Asian Games
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What caused thunderstorms during onset of 2024 southwest monsoon in Karnataka? Study reveals

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:08
Bengaluru seeing the most intense activity, recording 111.1 mm of rain on June 3, 2024.
Categories: National News

Supreme Court agrees to hear urgently Punjab’s plea against CBI probe linked to CM Mann’s office

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:02
The allegations raised by the ED against public servants and private individuals linked to the AAP government include corruption in transfers and postings, policy manipulation, cash for tenders, and other serious irregularities
Categories: National News

Maharashtra SIR: CEO gets 6.24 lakh forms for new voters, corrections after draft rolls publication

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:02
Pune recorded the highest number of forms at 56,605, as the claims and objections period for the Special Intensive Revision has been extended to October 12
Categories: National News

SEC allots free, common symbols to three parties for MPTC and ZPTC elections

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:01
The allotment of ‘bat’, ‘battery torch’ and ‘gas cylinder’ to JSSP, BCYP and RPC-S is a one-time facility and the parties are not automatically eligible to be given the same symbol in subsequent ordinary / casual elections, the SEC says in its Symbol Order
Categories: National News

Dravid slams 151 as Karnataka chase down 358; Sehwag scores 173 in losing cause

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:01
Anvay is captaining a 16-member Karnataka squad in the tournament, which began in Visakhapatnam earlier this month. His appointment as captain comes 10 months after he made his India U19 debut against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka in November last year.
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Police can break bones but not satyagraha: Rahul Gandhi slams police 'brutalities' against students

Hindu - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:59
"We will pursue every legal route against the officers responsible, in Kerala, in Rajasthan and in the courts. Brutality by Amit Shah's Delhi Police will not go unchecked," the LoP said
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Russian officer helped Ukraine kill over 300 troops by leaking military secrets

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:55
Russian army lieutenant Lev Stupnikov took a perilous stand against his own military by secretly supplying Ukrainian forces with critical intelligence. His actions led to the targeted elimination of more than 300 Russian soldiers and deliberate sabotage of weapons systems, culminating in his flight to the Russian Volunteer Corps as a direct challenge to Putin's leadership. Stupnikov’s bravery reshaped the landscape of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Categories: National News

'Snakebite' murder: UP court cites Manusmriti while pronouncing death sentence

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:50
In a chilling case, a local Meerut court handed down the death penalty to a woman and her accomplice for the heinous murder of her husband. To cover their tracks, they deceitfully placed a snake next to the deceased to simulate a snakebite. The court's decision drew on the Manusmriti and categorized the crime as 'rarest of rare.' The victim's family, having sought justice tirelessly, welcomed the verdict.
Categories: National News

Dehradun to host the Times of India Sports Awards on December 6

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:47
The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will return for its ninth edition in Dehradun on December 6, 2026. The awards will recognise India’s sporting achievements across disciplines, with the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow among the major events shaping the year. The ceremony will bring together athletes and teams whose performances have represented India on national and international stages.
Categories: National News

India pulls up US lawmaker for ‘unwarranted & uninformed’ claims on voter roll deletions

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:46
India has dismissed Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's remarks regarding its electoral process as unwarranted and uninformed. The Ministry of External Affairs warned that her comments interfere with India’s democratic practices. India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, also rejected these allegations as unacceptable interference. The Election Commission of India is currently conducting a nationwide revision of electoral rolls in various phases.
Categories: National News

How Real Madrid made history with $1.42 bn in 2025-26 despite winning nothing

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:39
Real Madrid have generated a record €1.221 billion in operating revenue for 2025-26, becoming the first sports organisation to cross the €1.2 billion mark despite ending the season without a major trophy. From the renovated Santiago Bernabéu and lucrative Adidas, Emirates and HP sponsorships to squad investments and global social programmes, here is how the club built its financial success, along with the accounting detail behind the historic milestone.
Categories: National News

Middle East oil returns, does that mean that Iran has lost control of Hormuz?

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:34
The US war with Iran exposed Tehran’s ability to disrupt the global economy by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Before the war, around 19 million barrels of crude oil were exported daily from the Middle East. However, September data from tanker-tracking firm Kpler showed oil flows recovering to an average of 16 million barrels per day, the highest since the conflict began.
Categories: National News

'Once again, an abduction': Aides claim Neha Bora taken to unknown location by cops

Times of India - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:30
AISA chief Neha Bora was detained by Delhi Police while heading to a protest, and was taken to an unknown location. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke was also detained at his residence shortly before the protest. Police stated the situation remained peaceful despite the detentions and heightened security in the capital. Hundreds of protesters gathered at Connaught Place and Mandi House, waving national flags.
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