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PoliticsOct 16Odisha to provide additional 2.91 lakh houses for poor in the StateThe State will mobilise resources from Rs. 3500 crore-fund earlier earmarked for repair componentThe Hindu
ConflictOct 16Air India Express extends suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 20 amid Houthi attacksheraldglobe.com · United States
BusinessOct 16Connaught Place protests hit businesses , some days see zero sales : People are afraid to come Protests in Connaught Place are negatively impacting local businesses, with some experiencing zero sales due to people's fear. This highlights the economic consequences of civil unrest on commerce.moneycontrol.com · India
CyberOct 16After OpenAI’s Australia hack, India’s cyber agency says AI agents breached systemsThe worrying part about CERT-In’s note is that the agency did not name the AI model or the company behind these breachesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16After backlash, Keralam Forest dept withdraws controversial order permitting tree-felling on assigned landKeralam Forest department withdrew a controversial order that allowed tree-felling on assigned land, following public backlash. This indicates a reversal of policy due to public opposition.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Guarantee schemes will cushion drought impact on farmers, poor: SiddaramaiahA statement by Siddaramaiah suggests that guarantee schemes will help mitigate the effects of drought on farmers and impoverished populations. This indicates a government plan to protect vulnerable groups during environmental challenges.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 16India’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backingDigangana Mukherjee, a mother of a six-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, has banned television at her home in the Indian city of Mysore because she does not want her children to become addicted to watching content on screen. A year ago, when her son’s school started using a smart classroom board that streamed online content, she and her husband decided to enrol him in a school where teachers used chalk on a slate board, and the pace of lessons was slower. Now, she is happy that the Indian...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 16Albert Theatre: the fading of Rajini’s fortress in MadrasTime flies, empires crumble, theatres vanish, and love wanes: these are eternal truths. But when Albert and Baby Albert turned deathly quiet amid a Rajini film release, it marked a shift in the celluloid history of MadrasThe Hindu
WorldOct 16Kerala HC allows Malayalam rapper Vedan to travel abroadThe court directs the Regional Passport Officer to issue a customised PCC listing the criminal cases pending against the rapperThe Hindu
Sci & TechOct 16Plus Qiskit Fall Fest–2026 begins at RGUKT-NuzvidThe Qiskit Fall Fest for 2026 has begun at RGUKT-Nuzvid. This indicates an upcoming technical event focused on quantum computing.The Hindu
WorldOct 16Two drunken men assault police personnel in DoddaballapurTwo intoxicated men assaulted police personnel in Doddaballapur. This incident reports a local crime involving law enforcement.The Hindu
WorldOct 16TTD steps up preparations for Navaratri BrahmotsavamsOfficials expect 20% rise in pilgrim footfall during Dasara holidays; focus on smooth darshan, crowd management and pilgrim servicesThe Hindu
WorldOct 16Kanaka Durga Dasara prasadam in Chittoor district’s post offices for ₹116Kanaka Durga Dasara prasadam is being made available in Chittoor district's post offices for 116 rupees. This reports a local service related to a religious festival.The Hindu
Sci & TechOct 16BLDEA students develop ‘Discover Vijayapura’ tourism appStudents from BLDEA have developed a tourism application called 'Discover Vijayapura'. This highlights a local technological initiative aimed at promoting tourism.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Palaniswami calls for unity, commitment among cadres as AIADMK enters 55th yearEven though several political rivals and traitors attempted to work against the party over the past five decades, he said that the AIADMK marched ahead with the massive support of its cadresThe Hindu
WorldOct 16Keralam government seeks report as around 150 community kitchens in Attappady shutMinister directs officials to speed up ongoing drinking water projects in Palakkad district amid a sharp fall in rainfall this yearThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rallyCockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & TechOct 16Hi-tech paddy seed warehouse to open at Alathur in Palakkad, Keralam, on October 6, 2026Facility built at ₹75 lakh under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana will store Uma (MO16) paddy seedsThe Hindu
BusinessOct 16Hyderabad airport bags National Energy Leader award for eighth consecutive yearHyderabad airport has received the National Energy Leader award for the eighth consecutive year. This achievement recognizes its sustained performance in energy management.The Hindu
DisasterOct 16Northeast monsoon arrives early in Tamil NaduRMC forecasts normal seasonal rainfall over the State. Meteorologists note that early monsoon onset does not always translate to above normal rainfall.The Hindu
DisasterOct 16Avoid water intensive crops to avoid financial distress: Telangana MP urges farmersChamala Kiran Kumar Reddy says Telangana Chief Minister had alerted people to the possible impact of El Niño and advised farmers to take precautionary measuresThe Hindu
ConflictBreakingOct 16YSRCP office in Rayachoti partly set on fire, vehicles torched; party blames TDP activistsThe police use a mild lathi-charge to disperse activists of both partiesThe Hindu
BusinessOct 16KSRTC ready to run private buses on wet lease basis, Transport Minister C.P. John tells Keralam AssemblyResponding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposesThe Hindu
WorldOct 16CESC tightens safety measures for Dasara illuminationCESC is implementing stricter safety measures for the Dasara festival's illumination. This action aims to enhance public safety during the festive period.The Hindu