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POLITICSOct 16ABVP, BCJD claim victories in Odisha student union electionsWhile the ABVP claimed a clean sweep in Ganjam district and said it had dominated in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts, the BCJD said its candidates had won the presidents’ posts at four major universitiesThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16Periyar Arivulagam is Dravidian model government’s brainchild, says StalinStalin also listed several library and other knowledge-centre projects undertaken by the DMK government, including the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai, Mudhalvar Padaippagams and the renovation of the Connemara Public Library in EgmoreThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 16Eating out in Mumbai to get costlier as restaurants plan 10–15% menu price hikeAHAR cites rising cooking gas prices, food costs, rentals and wages; revised rates likely to be introduced in the coming weeksThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 16Next-Gen GST and India’s next phase of growthNext-Gen GST was conceived with two connected purposes: to reduce and rationalise rates, and to make compliance easierThe Hindu
CONFLICTOct 16Escalation in hostilities in West Asia deeply worrying: India tells UNSCThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 16India raises windfall tax on petrol, cuts duty on dieselThere is no change in the duty of either of the retail fuels meant for domestic consumptionThe Hindu
WORLDOct 16CJP Tiranga rally: Movement around Connaught place likely to be affected, says Delhi Traffic policeNew Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday (October 15, 2026) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place would remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for “administrative reasons”The Hindu
POLITICSOct 16CJP , Abhijeet Dipke : India cockroach protesters set to return despite police crackdownIndian protesters, referred to as 'cockroach' protesters by CJP and Abhijeet Dipke, are reportedly planning to return despite a police crackdown. This indicates ongoing civil unrest and resistance to authorities.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 16Imran Khan was just passing through , didnt take part in Mumbai protests , claim his lawyers | Mumbai NewsLawyers for Imran Khan claim he was merely passing through Mumbai and did not participate in protests there. This statement addresses his alleged involvement in public demonstrations.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 16CJP Tiranga march LIVE | Delhi Police allows flag-waving by select group, urges public to stay awayMamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal condemn the CJP founder's detention; DMK chief M.K. Stalin says the Union govt. must immediately release themThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protestIn the draft petition, the actor has termed the "leave India" directive "drastic" and argued that no provision under the current law or statutory rules prohibits an OCI cardholder from participating in a peaceful protestThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 16Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnam’s dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concern—food safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standardsThe Hindu
WORLDOct 16The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in KeralamShrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralam’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuelsThe Hindu
WORLDOct 16Mysuru Dasara: When tradition meets noveltyDasara has gradually evolved from a palace-centric celebration into a multi-venue festival encompassing culture, entertainment, youth engagement, and tourism. The inclusion of Kambala this year has brought in new questions, writes Laiqh A. KhanThe Hindu
HEALTHOct 16Maharashtra FDA resolves 72% of 13,857 complaints in three months; AI filters out over 11,000 invalid submissionsPune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms riseThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16Congress questions MEA’s silence on proposed Rubio-Jaishankar meetingThe Opposition party’s dig at the government follows remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during an interactive session at the Bloomberg New Economy ForumThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to represent India at upcoming SCO Heads of Government meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi will be taking part virtually through video-conference; the two-day meeting will bring together heads of government and designated senior representatives of SCO member states to discuss regional cooperation and economic engagementThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 16India's rupee forecast to weaken toward 100-per-dollar level even as RBI pushes backThe RBI's latest moves have helped the rupee recover from 96.79 rupees per dollar to the 95-level over recent days.CNBC
POLITICSOct 16Odisha to continue with ballot papers for rural polls , EVMs for urbanOdisha has decided to continue using ballot papers for rural polls while employing EVMs for urban elections. This decision outlines the state's approach to electoral processes, impacting voting procedures for its citizens.thehindu.com · India
POLITICSOct 16Ballard sues Indiana Election Commission to do its job | WBOI - NPR News & Diverse Music in Northeast IndianaBallard has filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Election Commission, seeking to compel it to fulfill its duties. This legal challenge pertains to electoral governance in Indiana.wboi.org · United States
BUSINESSOct 16Surveillance strengthened on paddy movement in TiruvallurFarmers have alleged that traders, including a few from neighbouring States, submit papers belonging to farmers and sell procured paddyThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16HC directs State to issue instructions to all departments to scrupulously adhere to prescribed timelines for receipt, consideration and disposal of representationsA High Court has directed the State to instruct all departments to strictly follow prescribed timelines for handling public representations. This aims to ensure efficiency and accountability in government processes.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 16Dengue testing stepped up in Chennai, over 4,500 cases recorded this yearThe number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployedThe Hindu
WORLDOct 16A national record, three medals and a proud homecoming for Coimbatore’s Vithya RamrajVithya Ramraj from Coimbatore achieved a national record and won three medals, leading to a proud homecoming. This news celebrates her significant athletic accomplishments.The Hindu