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Keralam MLA pushes for night access to Sabarimala trek path, sparks controversy

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:25
Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian seeks round-the-clock access to the 30.7-km stretch to ease congestion and make the trek more convenient; forest officials, however, maintain that restrictions are necessary as large sections of the route pass through forest areas frequented by wild animals
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DoorDash driver crashes during delivery; fundraiser later tops $15,000

Times of India - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:25
A DoorDash driver in Maryland, US, survived a serious crash after his car's brakes failed during a delivery. Despite the accident, he told his customer where to collect the food. The customer's video of the unusual pickup went viral, drawing attention to the driver's financial difficulties. An online fundraiser later raised over $16,000 to help him recover.
Categories: National News

Nana Patekar last rites: Mortal remains to reach Pune, state funeral likely by 10pm

Times of India - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:24
Nana Patekar passed away on October 8 in Goa and his final rites will take place in Pune. His mortal remains are expected to arrive at Pune airport later in the evening. Authorities are preparing for increased traffic congestion due to VIP movement and mourners gathering at the farmhouse in Donaje. The traffic plan aims to ensure smooth movement for both the funeral procession and regular commuters.
Categories: National News

INDIA bloc protests in Srikakulam against deletion of voters’ names, demands CEC’s resignation

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:22
Leaders of the Congress, CPI(M) and CPI burn an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and say thousands of migrant workers have lost their votes in the Special Intensive Revision
Categories: National News

16th Finance Commission recommends one-time grant to urban local bodies for merging peri-urban villages

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:15
The grant is for urban local bodies with population above one lakh as an urbanisation premium component; conditions for clearance of grant include publishing of audited figures from previous financial years
Categories: National News

Piyush Goyal backs Andhra’s investment pitch at CII curtain raiser; Naidu cites ₹22 lakh crore in agreements

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:09
The Union Minister speaks at the curtain raiser for the CII Partnership Summit; Naidu says the State has attracted investment agreements worth nearly ₹22 lakh crore in 28 months
Categories: National News

42 former judges defend ECI, slam ‘calculated campaign’ driven by ‘vested political interests’

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:55
In a letter, the judges said that a “party that governed this nation for over five decades now claims that the very system which elected it is rigged” and slammed outfits “with a long record of selective litigation”
Categories: National News

Why high-IQ people may spend longer analysing emotional pain, psychology says

Times of India - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:55
Research indicates that higher verbal intelligence can result in greater rumination and worry after experiencing negative emotions. While intelligent individuals may analyze their feelings in multiple dimensions, this can sometimes lead to excessive repetitive thinking. Reflection can lead to understanding, but when it evolves into rumination, it may create confusion. Moreover, cognitive processing does not guarantee emotional regulation, creating challenges in dealing with emotions.
Categories: National News

India's GDP is booming, but stock market is crashing: What's going on?

Times of India - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:49
India is experiencing impressive GDP growth of 7.8%, while the World Bank revises its growth outlook to 7.1%. Yet, Dalal Street faces turbulence as benchmark indices suffer losses exceeding 1%. This is largely due to foreign investors offloading shares and rising bond yields globally, fostering a cautious sentiment in the market.
Categories: National News

Beyond the textbook: Why an exhibition on Constitution in Keralam is drawing young minds

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:47
Organised as part of State Conference of All India Lawyers Union, ‘Constitution Exhibition and Public Debate’ traces the making and evolution of India’s Constitution, contributions of national leaders and lesser-known personalities and more
Categories: National News

Duo run property documents forgery racket for eight years, Malkajgiri Police seize forged seals of 23 SROs

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:43
Of the seized seals, 23 belonged to Sub-Registrar offices, three to GHMC and HMDA and two to the Gram Panchayat office at Mansoorabad. Five purported to be from authorities in other countries, including three from Dubai and two from the United States.
Categories: National News

Four-year delay for permanent campus, transport triggers Telangana’s Jagtial GMC medical students to launch indefinite protest

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:34
The students allege they could not participate in the mandatory Rural/Urban Health Training Centre postings and community medical camps over the past three years due to lack of transport facility
Categories: National News

Legislative privilege versus free speech: What was the Supreme Court reference about? | Explained

Hindu - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:28
Court clarified that all substantial questions of law regarding the precedence between parliamentary privileges and free speech are kept open for determination in appropriate future proceedings
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