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After allegations, Congress MP Chamala reveals payments to RVM Constructions

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After allegations, Congress MP Chamala reveals payments to RVM Constructions

Congress MP and the party’s Media Committee chairman Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy  | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Congress MP and the party’s Media Committee chairman Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has questioned the allegations — pertaining to irregularities in tender allotments and delays in bill payments — made by RVM Constructions in a letter to the…

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Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission flags enduring militarisation in Tamil-majority areas

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Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission flags enduring militarisation in Tamil-majority areas

COLOMBO Militarisation of Sri Lanka’s Tamil-majority north and east persists 17 years after the end of the civil war, despite many state assurances to reduce the military footprint in the former conflict zone, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has said. In a recent report titled ‘The Human Rights Situation of the Northern and…

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Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

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Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja under extensive security arrangements, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir greeted Hindus at home and abroad, stressing communal harmony and equal rights for people of all faiths. Mr. Rahman on Friday (October 16, 2026) urged the Hindu community to celebrate the festival with joy, confidence…

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CMRL payoff case: ED pastes summons outside ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23

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CMRL payoff case: ED pastes summons outside ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23

Former Keralam Chief Minisster Pinarayi Vijayan | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday (October 17, 2026) pasted a summons outside the residence of Keralam Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, asking him to appear for questioning on October 23 in connection with the CMRL-linked money-laundering case. The ED issued the summons on…

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Top Pakistan commander criticises Rajnath Singh’s remarks on future terror attacks

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Top Pakistan commander criticises Rajnath Singh’s remarks on future terror attacks

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File | Photo Credit: ANI A top military commander in Pakistan has criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks that any future terrorist act originating from the country will draw an even “stronger response”. “To those who harbour hostile designs across our borders, our stance remains resolute and unambiguous. There is…

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India’s Russian crude binge to continue after Trump waives new sanctions law

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India’s Russian crude binge to continue after Trump waives new sanctions law

Image used for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India is expected to keep importing Russian crude at close to current levels after U.S. President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs mandated by a new law on major buyers of Russian oil, analysts said. Mr. Trump issued an executive order late on Friday…

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Dasara 2026: Cooking without fire competition on October 13

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Dasara 2026: Cooking without fire competition on October 13

As part of Dasara festivities, Women and Children Dasara sub committee has organised a unique ‘Cooking without Fire’ competition on October 13 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at J.K. Ground. Interested women above 18 years of age can register their name on or before October 12 before 6 p.m. Late entries will not allowed….

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Trump blocking Russia sanctions a ‘historic moment’: Putin’s envoy

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Trump blocking Russia sanctions a ‘historic moment’: Putin’s envoy

Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a “historic moment”, a Russian presidential envoy said on Saturday (October 17, 2026). Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Friday (October 16, 2026) that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions and tariffs…

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Congested intersections along Dindigul Road put residents at risk

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Congested intersections along Dindigul Road put residents at risk

The busy Karumandapam road in Tiruchi witnesses chaotic traffic almost every day. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY The city stretch of the Tiruchi-Dindgul Highway is emerging as yet another risky section for commuters with several congested intersections between the Periya Milaguparai and Dheeran Nagar. Although the State Highways Department had strengthened and built a concrete…

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