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Navaratri idol procession to Thiruvananthapuram starts at Padmanabhapuram palace

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Navaratri idol procession to Thiruvananthapuram starts at Padmanabhapuram palace

The procession of idols for the annual Navaratri festival celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram begins at Padmanabhapuram palace in Kanniyakumari district on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The procession of idols of deities for the annual Navaratri festival celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram began at Padmanabhapuram palace in Kanniyakumari district on Friday (October 9, 2026). Every year, three…

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Who is Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay? 5 facts about 2026 Nobel peace prize winner 

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Who is Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay? 5 facts about 2026 Nobel peace prize winner 

Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay. File | Photo Credit: AP Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge, ‌won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (October 9, 2026) “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the 85-year-old Justice Pillay’s commitment to universal legal…

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Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from September lows; rail loading hits 465 rakes a day

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Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from September lows; rail loading hits 465 rakes a day

 Coal India and its subsidiaries offered power plants with existing supply agreements the option to lift additional coal beyond their annual contracted quantities | Photo Credit: The Hindu Daily coal supplies to the power sector have risen 36% from their post-monsoon lows in September and are averaging about 9% higher in October than in the…

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Vinay Kumar begins mission to restore Karnataka’s golden era

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Vinay Kumar begins mission to restore Karnataka’s golden era

R. Vinay Kumar. | Photo Credit: File photo: G. P. SAMPATH KUMAR R. Vinay Kumar’s maiden stint as Karnataka coach, which begins this Sunday with the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra in Mulapadu near Vijayawada, is both an opportunity and a challenge. Karnataka hasn’t won India’s premier red-ball tournament since the back-to-back triumphs in…

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Telangana to make strong pitch for resolution of bifurcation issues at MHA meeting on Oct 22

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Telangana to make strong pitch for resolution of bifurcation issues at MHA meeting on Oct 22

The meeting assumes significance as Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s request to the two States to settle the pending reorganisation issues amicably came as a dampener. The State government has decided to focus on making a strong pitch for resolution of the pending bifurcation issues with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The government has entrusted the responsibility…

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ARCHERY | Kumkum — staying grounded as she targets the LA Games gold

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ARCHERY | Kumkum — staying grounded as she targets the LA Games gold

India’s Kumkum Anil Mohod in action during the Asian Games 2026 recurve event in Aichi-Nagoya, | Photo Credit: Reuters Admiring Virat Kohli and B. Dhiraj for their work ethics, 17-year-old women’s recurve Asian Games champion Kumkum Mohod understands the importance of staying grounded in order to win an Olympic gold. After returning to a grand…

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Judy Shelton, Trump’s Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessent’s Adviser

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Judy Shelton, Trump’s Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessent’s Adviser

President Donald Trump listens as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the Oval Office on October 7, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Treasury ​Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Judy ‌Shelton, President Donald Trump’s ​former pick ⁠for the Federal Reserve Board, as an adviser with a ‌particular focus on China, the Treasury Department said ‌on…

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TCS builds higher bench, increases subcontracting as it prepares for demand

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TCS builds higher bench, increases subcontracting as it prepares for demand

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its bench and stepped up subcontracting to prepare for an anticipated demand, hiring employees ahead of deployment as new business opportunities materialise. “As we build future capacity and navigate demand transitions, we have invested in a higher bench and increased hiring of subcontractors to meet near-term skills and delivery…

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Nominations for the Indian Turf Invitation Cup Weekend races received

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Nominations for the Indian Turf Invitation Cup Weekend races received

Following are the nominations for the Indian Turf Invitation Cup Weekend races to be held on Saturday (Oct. 24) and Sunday (Oct. 25) at Mysore Race Club (MyRC). ZAVARAY POONAWALLA INDIAN TURF INVITATION CUP (Gr. 1): RCTC: Arrived, Superstar and Duke Of Tuscany. Reserve: Gold Empire. RWITC: Fynbos, Sovereign King and Dream Alliance. BTC: Prokofiev,…

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198 caught for harassing women in Malkajgiri in September; 215 complaints received

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198 caught for harassing women in Malkajgiri in September; 215 complaints received

As many as 198 persons, including 31 minors, were apprehended by the Malkajgiri SHE Teams for harassing women and girls during September, with complaints ranging from stalking and physical harassment to online blackmail and threats to circulate private photographs. The SHE Teams received 215 complaints during the month, of which 88 involved direct or physical…

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