The Long Read
Encroachments demolished at Netaji market in Vellore town to improve access for people
Encroachments removed at Netaji Wholesale Market, Vellore, to improve access and walkability amid festival season.
Kane poised to extend Bayern stay - Friday's gossip
Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler agrees a new contract with Real Madrid, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, plus more.
Govt. sanctions ₹17 crore for Chaliyam fish landing centre development
Govt sanctions ₹17 crore for Chaliyam fishing centre development, pending land transfer, CRZ clearance, and requisite approvals for construction.
Encroachments demolished at Netaji market in Vellore town to improve access for people
Encroachments removed at Netaji Wholesale Market, Vellore, to improve access and walkability amid festival season.
Collector inaugurates high-level bridge across Pambaru river in Tirupattur
New high-level bridge over Pambaru river in Tirupattur opened, speeding travel for 13 villages and easing access to towns, markets, and services.
World
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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
Manu Ashokan on shaping his web series, ‘Eyes’, which delves into stalking and the trauma that comes with it
Manu Ashokan’s Eyes on SonyLIV explores stalking, trauma, and a female-driven team using tech to prevent crimes.
‘Gajab Raat’: Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ gets new title; trailer, release date out
Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey are set to reunite for an upcoming suspense thriller, Gajab Raat, the makers announced on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
‘The Greatest’ trailer: Cassius Clay stars as boxing icon Muhammed Ali in Prime Video series
Created by Ben Watkins, the series will premiere on Prime Video on November 4
Politics
All politicsGovt. sanctions ₹17 crore for Chaliyam fish landing centre development
Govt sanctions ₹17 crore for Chaliyam fishing centre development, pending land transfer, CRZ clearance, and requisite approvals for construction.
Sports
All sportsKane poised to extend Bayern stay - Friday's gossip
Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich, Arda Guler agrees a new contract with Real Madrid, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, plus more.
Local · Bangalore
More localHeavy rain snarls traffic, ride-hailing fares surge in Bengaluru
Heavy Bengaluru rains cause traffic jams, waterlogging, power outages, and surge pricing on ride-hailing apps.
Association seeks exclusive Additional Advocate-General for SC/ST cases
The Karnataka State SC/ST Employees’ Association has written to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urging him to appoint a separate Additional Advocate-General (AAG) exclusively for cases related to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Bengaluru’s G.M. Palya residents grapple with peak-hour traffic congestion
Owing to ongoing drain works on a residential road parallel to G.M. Palya Main Road, the entire neighbourhood is grappling with traffic congestion within the layout during peak hours.
Crime Watch
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Delhi: Customs officials seize 148 kg of suspected cannabis hidden in plastic spools
The consignment had been declared as PU tubes and packed in 19 cartons. It was placed on hold after officers suspected a misdeclaration. | India News
Update15 Oct
Unacceptable interference: Indian envoy rejects US lawmaker's ‘purging 130 million from voter rolls’ remark
US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal raised concerns over reports that 13 crore names were removed from India's voter rolls during the SIR exercise. | India News
Probe15 Oct
Four workers killed in explosion at chemical manufacturing unit in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar
Four workers killed in an explosion at chemical manufacturing unit in Chhatral GIDC in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, Gandhinagar SP Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said. | India News
Court15 Oct
Over 6,000 cops on duty, barricades in place: Delhi gears up for CJP march
Police said more than 10 CCTV cameras had been installed in and around the Central Park and Rajiv Chowk areas ahead of the march. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourAl Pacino to Be Honored With SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Al Pacino will be honored with SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian accomplishments at the Actor Awards.
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Honour‘The Pitt’ And ‘All Her Fault’ Among the Winners of Inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards
"The Pitt" and "All Her Fault" were among the winners of The Darcys, celebrating achievement in authentic disability representation in media.
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HonourBrian Grazer and Ron Howard to Receive Harold Matzner Distinguished Achievement Award at Palm Springs Honors
The Palm Springs International Film Society will honor Brian Grazer and Ron Howard at the Palm Springs Honors event on Oct. 19.
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Honour‘La Bola Negra’ to Receive Gotham Vanguard Tribute at Gotham Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's "La Bola Negra" will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute at the Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Nov. 30.
Health & Wellbeing
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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Politics
Tangedco foreman held on charges of bribery near Ambur
DVAC traps TANGEDCO foreman in Tirupattur for demanding ₹10,000 bribe to approve a new electricity connection.
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Crime
Ankita Bhandari’s parents picked up at 4am, Rahul Gandhi accuses Centre of silencing them
Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of trying to “silence” the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who were allegedly taken into custody at 4am | India News
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Sports
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
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Sports
GB win two golds at Track World Championships
Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.