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Muziris to be made international heritage tourism destination, says Satheesan

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:52
The Chief Minister says the government is planning to expand water taxi and kayak services to Ezhikkara, Kottappuram and Azheekode as part of the Muziris Heritage Project
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Koder House fire may have originated in adjacent building, says Electrical Inspectorate

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:47
CCTV footage and mobile phone videos show flames spreading from the terrace of the adjacent building to Koder House. Officials suspect a short circuit in an AC unit may have sparked the blaze, but a detailed scientific examination is needed to establish the exact cause.
Categories: National News

Mad Sandhu killing: vanishing social media posts and Punjab’s queer history

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:18
The killing of Mad Sandhu has left police chasing unverified online claims while queer voices in Punjab draw attention to a history of gender and sexual expression that predates today’s anxieties over visibility
Categories: National News

UK: 2 teenagers jailed for 10 years for arson at Indian restaurant in London

Times of India - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:12
Two 17-year-old teenagers were sentenced to 10 years for an arson attack at Indian Aroma. The incident occurred on August 22, 2025, when they threatened diners with weapons. Their actions led to severe burns for multiple victims, including a couple who suffered life-threatening injuries. The court emphasized the planning and intent behind the attack, which resulted in serious harm. The motive for this violent act remains unknown.
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Asian Games 2026: Karnataka athletes return with a haul of four gold, three silver and two bronze medals

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:09
The four golds mark an improvement from the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, China, where sportspersons from the State helped India secure three gold medals
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Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani prisoner dies by suicide in jail

Times of India - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:07
Shahid Imran, a 36-year-old Pakistani undertrial prisoner, was found unconscious in his jail cell early Sunday. He was a resident of Sargooda district in Punjab, Pakistan. Authorities rushed him to GMCH where doctors declared him brought dead. The incident occurred at the high-security central jail in Jammu. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is likely to follow.
Categories: National News

Kashmiri teacher fights period stigma, one village at a time

Times of India - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:03
Aasima Jan works diligently in north Kashmir, focusing on menstrual health awareness to help girls stay in school. She began her efforts after witnessing the stigma around menstruation affecting attendance rates among female students. Monthly sessions in villages educate families about menstrual hygiene and encourage open discussion about the topic. Aasima also distributes sanitary pads, highlighting their importance for health and hygiene.
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CM likely to attend GST meeting

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:03
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Fadnavis fires ‘Ghajini’ barb at Thackeray cousins over protest march

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 19:01
In a dig, he said one should try to sound believable while speaking lies
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Next-Gen GST and India’s next phase of growth

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:47
Next-Gen GST was conceived with two connected purposes: to reduce and rationalise rates, and to make compliance easier
Categories: National News

Campaigning for byelection ends in Madurantakam and Dharapuram

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:41
Polling will take place on October 6. The byelection will be a five-cornered contest, with the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA, the Left parties, and the NTK in the fray
Categories: National News

The other side of Sept 30: How a family waited anxiously to see their injured son

Times of India - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:29
Captain Smit Machchhar was injured during a terrorist attack and underwent surgery in a military hospital. His parents initially faced uncertainty regarding his condition while trying to reach him. After being airlifted to Abu Dhabi, Smit's father felt relieved upon visiting him. The family decided to focus on Smit's recovery instead of revisiting the traumatic event. They remain optimistic about his healing process and future homecoming.
Categories: National News

Fisherfolk oppose plan to build Secretariat at Foreshore Estate

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:21
They hoist black flags to mark their opposition to the proposal. They demand that the govt. return the lands belonging to Srinivasapuram, build new houses for 15,000 fishermen along the Marina Loop Road, and discuss the matter with them
Categories: National News

Financial aid to flood-hit people delayed as I won't let Akhil Gogoi take credit for it: Himanta

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:19
Mr. Gogoi, the Raijor Dal president, has been staging an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises here for the last three days seeking quick disbursement of the aid
Categories: National News

Once thought extinct, a plant becomes star of Wildlife Week at Keralam’s Parambikulam

Hindu - Sun, 10/04/2026 - 18:14
The exhibition as part of Wildlife Week at Parambikulam has been named after Haplothismia exannulata, a tiny plant that was found again in the forest 26 years ago after more than a century without a trace
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