Karnataka
Nutritional deficiencies, alcohol intake linked to venous stroke in Karnataka: NIMHANS study
IDR National Bureau
World
Glacial lake outburst in Bhutan triggers flood alert in northern West Bengal, Assam
IDR National Bureau
India
‘Unavailable in India’: Why are social media posts being blocked amid protests?
IDR National Bureau
Economy
Coal India H1 capital expenditure surges 27% to ₹7,966-cr, exceeds target
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
Education
De-notification of MSMER-2023 eliminates overlapping procedures, but will it safeguard the standards of medical education?
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
Chennai
Kauvery Hospital treats complex aortic valve disease using HANCHOR technology
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
In Focus: Cyclone 'Arnab' & CEC-SIR Row
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Environment
Cyclone Arnab likely drew moisture from Tamil Nadu system, but did not merge
A lingering low-pressure system near Tamil Nadu may have supplied additional moisture to Arnab, potentially helping sustain its cloud bands...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
World
Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy labelled the strike "horrific" and said the Russians had attacked a platform "where a regular commuter...
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
India
At least 68 dead after two trains collide in Spain’s Toledo Province
The second such accident to strike Spain this year will raise fresh questions about the country’s rail safety, with the...
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
India
Railways to turn off charging points in trains during night
The Railway Board’s renewed insistence on implementing the measure follows a recent incident in the South Eastern Railway zone. Railway...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
India & States
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Gujarat
PM Modi to begin two-day Gujarat visit on October 30, inaugurate projects worth ₹14,000 crore
The Prime Minister will also visit Ekta Nagar, where the tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stands, to inaugurate the...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 30, 2026
Policy Perspective
Tamil Nadu Assembly: The changing address of power
T.N.’s search for a new Secretariat has spanned successive governments; TVK’s latest proposal to build one near coast has revived...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 30, 2026
India
Foreign Secretary to visit Kathmandu as plans get underway for Nepal PM’s India visit
Nepal PM Balendra Shah is expected to visit Delhi by the end of the year, in what would be his...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 30, 2026
India
Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured
The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
India
Abhishek hits 35-ball ton as India hammer New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma's 113 from 38 balls helps India chase a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs against New Zealand.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Tamil Nadu
Corporation councillor willing to express regret for abusing and body shaming Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, her counsel tells Madras High Court
She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK women’s wing meet...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Bihar
Bihar MLC polls — NDA close to win 4 out of 8 seats
All sitting MLCs of the Teachers constituency lost the election, whereas Janata Dal (United) candidate Neeraj Kumar retained his Patna...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
India
Cockroach Janta Party backs INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally
CJP backs INDIA bloc rally, calls for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid concerns over electoral roll revisions and voting rights integrity.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Opinion, Lead & Editorial
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Policy Perspective
Lessons on the right to assembly
If any meaningful right to assembly is to exist, public places must be easily accessible and available. Moving protests to...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
The need for a national media council
Just like there is the Bar Council of India for lawyers and an Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
India’s next investment cycle will shape its carbon future
Its future emissions will depend on what it chooses to build now and the technologies and standards incorporated into those...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
U.S. midterms — Republicans face growing Blue wave
Multiple Republican vulnerabilities are strengthening Democratic hopes
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
World
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Policy Perspective
A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest
The Greenland agreement strengthens American security while raising sovereignty concerns
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
World
Palestinian President says hopes for peace talks with new Israeli government
With almost all ballots counted from Israel's pivotal election, neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition...
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
World
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Editorial
Clinging on — On Netanyahu and the Israel elections
Netanyahu’s continuance will be bad news for Israel and the region
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Business, Economy & Markets
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Economy
India and Mexico sign Terms of Reference for preferential trade agreement negotiations to begin
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal visited Mexico for the signing. The two sides also discussed a possible business delegation from Mexico...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Economy
India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further, he said
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Economy
How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditure
A significant share of life insurance premiums is reinvested in securities that finance government expenditure. While the case for deeper...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Economy
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
Arab voter turnout is estimated to be nearly 80%, the highest in at least a decade, according to exit polls
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Science, Technology & Health
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Health
Financial protection for patients cannot be achieved through a single intervention: former National Health Authority CEO
Former NHA CEO Indu Bhushan says the government needs to address how services are purchased, how providers are paid, how...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack
The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses".
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Health
ICMR funds study to identify genetic links, potential therapies for autoimmune diseases
The findings could help scientists better understand the disease processes involved and identify potential targets for developing new therapies
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Telangana
Activists write open letter to Telangana CM, point at issues in govt hospitals
The signatories called for a broader effort to strengthen the public health and medical system so that ordinary citizens would...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Health
Animal experiments, what the new draft rules allow and what they mean for research
The draft Rules specify which animals can be used in research, what experiments are permitted and what safeguards are needed...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Health
Why ongoing symptoms and patients’ lived experiences need more attention in lupus care
People living with lupus describe how symptoms such as fatigue affect their work and daily lives. Studies show that patients...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Kerala
Kerala Assembly: Orders issued to procure 2,159 bottles of SMA drug, says Health Minister
Replying to a submission, Minister says government is taking several steps through Kerala United Against Rare Diseases scheme to provide...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Telangana
Mother’s feeding practices may influence children’s reluctance to try new foods: NIN study
Food neophobia among children can limit dietary variety and potentially affect nutritional health during crucial years of growth
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Sport & Cricket
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Cricket
Kotian caps a career-best haul to set up Mumbai’s win
Kotian claimed eight for 84 to finish with a match haul of 11 wickets as Haryana was bowled out for...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Cricket
Kotian serves another reminder to the national selectors
The off-spinner comes up with his career-best career-best figures in Mumbai’s emphatic 10-wicket win over Haryana
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
Ranji Trophy 2026 — Nishant’s knock an endorsement for patience and attrition
The Haryana all-rounder has spent a staggering 420 minutes at the crease so far and his unbeaten first-innings ton is...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
World
Tennis great Novak Djokovic praises Serbia’s student movement after stunning election win
Aleksander Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement on October 25; Novak Djokovic says, the youth movement managed to...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Entertainment, Movies, Books & Culture
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Society
Amid rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra, a helpline run by ‘one of their own’ offers support
A Pune helpline run by farming families offers 24/7 peer support, practical help, and crisis intervention to Maharashtra’s distressed farmers.
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Movies
‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer: A plot against the God Emperor in epic showdown
The final trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Three’ has been released, offering a closer look at Paul Atreides’ descent...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Movies
Gotham Awards 2026 nominations: ‘La Gradiva’, ‘The Invite’ and ‘All of a Sudden’ lead with four nods each
The 36th Gotham Awards will honour independent cinema on November 30, with Olivia Wilde, Jesse Eisenberg, Jane Schoenbrun and Nathan...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Movies
Jafar Panahi sentenced to five years in prison in Iran, faces new ruling on top of previous one-year conviction
The new ruling against the Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker comes amid continuing legal proceedings in Iran, with the court also ordering...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Entertainment
‘The small, unheard film is the gem’: Dharamshala International Film Festival turns 15
DIFF founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul on building a global non-mainstream cinema culture in Dharamshala as the...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Entertainment
Austen again? Make it worth our while
Another Sense and Sensibility must prove it has more to say than its predecessors
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Entertainment
‘Ayyana Mane 2’ series review: A promising murder mystery undone by uneven writing
In the Kannada series ‘Ayyana Mane 2’, some threads stretch a bit while the big twists land mainly near the...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Books
New India Foundation announces shortlist for 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize
NIF announces the 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize shortlist of five non-fiction works on modern India, with ₹15 lakh prize.
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
National & International Dispatches — Extended Coverage
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Health
Heat-related deaths up 36% since Paris Agreement as climate action lags: Lancet
The analysis represents the work of 146 multidisciplinary researchers from more than 100 institutions across more than 30 countries. It...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Uber announces new driver-first initiatives like Bike Intercity and WhatsApp onboarding
Uber launched ‘Flexible Drive Pass,’ offering subscription passes ranging from six hours to 180 days to accommodate both part-time and...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Amazon cuts more jobs, in devices unit, after flurry of product rollouts
"We've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles," a spokesperson said without elaborating
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Elon Musk is a ‘real genius’, Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 30, 2026
Technology
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Tennis
Wawrinka brings career to a close with defeat in Basel
Wawrinka announced last year that he would retire at the end of the 2026 season, 24 years after he turned...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Sport
Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav found dead
The 42-year-old Yadav, who won three gold medals in the 2018 Jakarta Games, had missed the recent Para Games in...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Football
Carabao Cup — Arsenal knocked out by fourth-tier Fleetwood in shootout
The victory was a remarkable result for Fleetwood, who sit in the bottom half of League Two and had won...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Health
India rejects patent bid for treatment of drug-resistant TB
Civil society groups urge U.S.-based Global Alliance for TB Drug Development to withdraw related patent claims in other countries
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Health
UNICEF urges media to promote inclusive early childhood development, report responsibly on AI
Workshop seeks to promote ethical, child-sensitive and non-stigmatising reporting, and raise awareness of AI-related risks, including misinformation, deepfakes, bias, privacy...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
Ranji Trophy — Musheer has a memorable day; Nishant puts in a shift
The Mumbai all-rounder completes a rare double of a century and five-wicket haul by scalping six in the first essay;...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
Ranji Trophy — Pramanik puts Bengal in command as host Kerala stares down the barrel
The left-arm spinner follows up his four-for in the first essay with the same number of scalps as the home...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
India
Vehicle data shared only in masked form: ULIP
Clarification comes after Road Ministry sought audit of users accessing the Centre’s logistics portal following complaints that multiple apps and...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
Mix of former players and administrators ideal for smooth conduct of the game: Nadeem
The former spinner praises Suthar and believes he is a good investment for Indian cricket
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Sci-Tech
Dragon’s Dogma 2 — Dark Arisen is a massive improvement over the original
Send your pawns that back-to-work notice because Dark Arisen, the new expansion of Dragon Dogma 2, has a new area...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Entertainment
Star Wars Galactic Racer’s roguelike racing mechanics is not for all
Any racing game with a high-risk nitro booster called RamJet, is a game you need to play right now, and...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Health
Wearables data show exercise may help buffer genetic risk for depression
The researchers analysed survey responses, electronic health records, genetic data and long-term physical activity data from Fitbit devices
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Fashion
ChatGPT’s virtual try on moves the trial room to your phone this festive season
In an exclusive interview, OpenAI’s Aarush Selvan explains what ChatGPT’s Virtual Try On can tell an Indian shopper heading into...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Technology
South Korea fines Google and Apple over ‘unfair’ app market practices
The Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million) and ordered both companies...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Health
Climate change must be declared ‘global health emergency’: Lancet study
Roughly 323,000 deaths have been avoided in "at least" 77 countries where air pollution from fossil fuels has fallen since...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
Vijay hopes to show that off-spinners can excel in both Tests and T20s
The Andhra tweaker sheds light on his transition from playing on cement tracks to turf wickets; the 25-year-old has been...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Cricket
I wanted to stay till the end, says Andre
The 20-year-old grinds out an unbeaten 56 to take Tamil Nadu to victory against Railways
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Deep Dive
What has driven the high Arab turnout in Israel’s elections?
Arab voter turnout is estimated to be nearly 80%, the highest in at least a decade, according to exit polls
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
World
Pioneering U.S. labour leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Dolores Huerta took the reins of the U.S. farmworker movement in the 1960s with Chavez
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 29, 2026
Podcast
When a Hindu BC converts to Islam: Why SC said no automatic quota benefits | In Focus Podcast
SC ruling: Converts to Islam cannot automatically claim Hindu OBC reservation benefits; explores fairness, backwardness, and religious eligibility.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Podcast
MIDS professor alleges police harassment over fake Instagram account
In a complaint to the DGP, Prof. Kalaiyarasan said the police told him he was required for an inquiry at...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
India
Cyclone ‘Arnab’ LIVE updates | Five killed in Andhra; Telangana extends support to Andhra for restoration works
The storm now heads for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, where heavy rain is forecast
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
India
Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees
Cabinet approves 3% DA/DR hike from July 1, 2026, benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Editorial
Cyclone Arnab, its landfall — Hunker down
Proactive governance kept the casualties low after Cyclone Arnab
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Editorial Analysis
The SIR verdict, serious constitutional questions
The top court must ensure fairness in electoral roll revisions
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
Disinvestment as key economic strategy
Given the fact that privatisation of several PSEs is a long journey, calibrated disinvestment could serve as an interim measure
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
India must build a holistic care system
Care is split across multiple Ministries, from women and child development to housing and urban affairs. Each runs valuable programmes,...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights
The India-New Zealand FTA will strengthen trade, investment and professional mobility
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 29, 2026
Policy Perspective
When swarms of AI agents fly the coop
The Hugging Face episode may be less an isolated curiosity than an early glimpse of a new cybersecurity problem, however...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 28, 2026
Policy Perspective
The SIR and its error margin
A dead voter left on the roll is a clerical error. A living voter who is struck off loses their...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 28, 2026
Uttarakhand
Forest panel rejects Uttarakhand HC relocation plan again over forest land concerns
The committee directed the State government to explore the possibility of locating the proposed project on suitable non-forest land before...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Maharashtra
NCP leader challenges Sunetra Pawar’s decision to appoint a new national chief spokesperson
Brijmohan Shrivastav claimed that the previously raised queries about her appointment as the national president were still unresolved
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Punjab
Pakistan minister invites Punjab CM Mann
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had said that he wished to accept the invitation from the organisers of the Lahore International...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Odisha
Flash flood alert for several southern Odisha districts amid heavy rain
Around 28,000 people had been evacuated across eight districts so far, against a planned evacuation target of 48,000, as per...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Telangana
Arnab brings rain to Telangana; orange alert in four districts, yellow in four more
Cyclone Arnab brings rain to eight Telangana districts on October 28, 2026, with orange and yellow alerts, predicting heavy to...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
Clear fallen trees within two hours, restore power once winds ease, Naidu tells officials
Chief Minister Naidu told officials to clear fallen trees within two hours and restore power once winds ease after Cyclone...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Andhra Pradesh
609 Andhra schools turn into relief shelters
Andhra Pradesh has turned 609 schools into Cyclone Arnab relief shelters, flagged 78 buildings at risk of collapse and closed...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Education
Why student-teacher ratio in HEIs looks healthy while faculty posts lie vacant
Though the national pupil-teacher ratio is 22:1 across all HEIs, the number could be skewed as there is no segregation...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Technology
Can Indian homegrown smartphone brands compete with global giants?
The government’s goal of establishing a homegrown smartphone brand by October 2028 sets a clear benchmark for national ambition. However,...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Tamil Nadu
When DMK flexed its muscle during Indira Gandhi’s visit to T.N. in 1977
DMK’s 1977 black-flag protests during Indira Gandhi’s Tamil Nadu visit sparked violence, police firings, and shifting political alliances.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
TAMIL NADU INFOCUS
Snapping ties abruptly with a match made in heaven
When he dismissed Kent’s Zimbabwean batter Tawanda Muyeye for his third scalp of the innings and his 50th of the...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu government revises auto-rickshaw fares in Chennai, other regions
Tamil Nadu revises auto-rickshaw fares across Chennai and the State, detailing new minimums, per-km rates, night and ghat-road charges.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Tamil Nadu
All 17 escapees from Theni district jail apprehended in less than 40 hours: IGP South Zone
On the night of their escape, the remand prisoners claimed that one of the inmates suffered epileptic seizures and required...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Tamil Nadu
After Theni jailbreak, prison guards manning district jail watchtowers in Tamil Nadu authorised to open fire
Armed warders will man jail watchtowers in Tamil Nadu to fire on attacks or jailbreaks after the Theni escape incident.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
India
Congress alleges hurdles to INDIA bloc’s proposed ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 30
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal says permission for October 30 programme was denied after police intervention, threatens to conduct it outside...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Delhi
Delhi SIR: Over 94% of electors flagged for discrepancies cleared for final electoral roll
94.34% of Delhi's electors cleared for final roll; ongoing SIR resolves logical discrepancies as deadline approaches.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Delhi
Delhi SIR: 1 in 3 of 1,236 deletions in Trilokpuri roll ‘wrongly removed’, reveals audit
Audit finds 1 in 3 deletions in Trilokpuri draft roll were wrongly removed; 416 living at registered addresses, 61,998 names...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Delhi
Delhi Police grants Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan with strict conditions, denies mock impeachment request
Delhi Police deny denying mock impeachment requests, grant Nov 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan with strict conditions and security measures.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Science
Your DNA says less about your personality than a short online quiz
The findings of new research reinforce a long-standing idea in genetics that there is no single ‘personality gene’; the dataset...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Science
What is ‘human composting’ — how does it work?
The idea of turning a human body into compost might sound unusual, or even unsettling. But how does it actually...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Children
Why scratching an itch feel so good
Scratch, scratch… and then you hit the exact spot. Aah, yes! We have all had that satisfying moment when a...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Health
India’s anaemia problem: an ambitious programme to combat it, but no data to measure it
Anaemia readings were omitted from the NFHS-6 and were taken instead in the SAMPADA survey. The problem is, data from...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Industry
A new ore-der: Can India’s Mineral Exchanges fix the price game?
India’s proposed mineral exchanges aim to fix price transparency, boost liquidity, and create credible domestic benchmarks for ores like iron...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Kerala
Why a Congress X post targeting CJI sparked a row in Kerala and prompted a party apology
KPCC faces backlash after a now-withdrawn X post against CJI Kant; leadership apologizes as legal notices demand accountability.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
India
What the new E100 vehicle rules mean
The amendments modify Rule 115, which deals with emission standards and related requirements for motor vehicles, and Rule 115E, which...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Kerala
How community-based weather data is bolstering this Wayanad panchayat’s demand for drought-hit status
Monitoring network helps Thirunelly panchayat to track hyperlocal variability in rainfall patterns and plan timely interventions. It has urged Kerala...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Gadgets
Apple says a small number of iPhone Duo inner display impacted
iPhone Duo challenges Samsung’s foldables across the world, while competing with Google, Huawei, Vivo and Motorola in global market
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Technology
Google unveils Genie 4 world model powered by Gemini AI models
Google’s suggested use cases for Genie 4 included creative direction, making historical scenarios, generating immersive photographs, designing interactive experiences, and...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Technology
Alleged Israeli spy company heavily targeted Starlink users, sources say
Finding ways to track Starlink users has become a cottage industry as governments around the world try to get a...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Shows
Watch: eMudhra key leak to PHP2Shell: How vulnerable is India’s digital infrastructure? | Business Matters
Microsoft CEO warns PHP2Shell crisis; eMudhra flaw, SBI data leak, and PHP vulnerabilities expose India's digital infrastructure to cyber risk.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Education
AI curriculum is being rolled out. But where are the working computers?
Over 1 in 3 of the schools in India (5,41,851 of the 14.67 lakh) have no working computer for teaching
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 27, 2026
Education
The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India
The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Policy Perspective
Are coronary stents necessary?
There is a crucial distinction between stenting as a life-saving measure to medical treatment via stenting because a narrowing of...
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 28, 2026
Health
Ebola scientists to probe Nigeria case origin, Africa CDC says
Team to investigate possible link between Nigeria and Kenya Ebola cases as outbreak spreads to fourth African country, with nearly...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Chennai
Korean webtoons and Bengali tales find their way to Tamil audiences
Tamil audiences get a mix of Korean webtoon adaptation, Bengali stories on Netflix, and a Thirukkural-themed game show.
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Cricket
WPL auction: Molineux, Kiran top earners; Kashvi scripts history
UP Warriorz drafts in the T20 WC-winning captain for ₹1.10 crore; the Indian big-hitter to turn out for Capitals after...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Cricket
World under-19 champ Aditya targets LA Olympics
World under-19 champ Aditya targets LA Olympics
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Sport
Vaishnavi’s five-for sets up India’s series sweep
Vaishnavi’s five-for sets up India’s series sweep
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Policy Perspective
How imaging offers a window to treat wake-up strokes
One in five ischaemic strokes is a wake-up stroke. “This means a person wakes up from his/her sleep with symptoms...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Health
Will the price caps on cancer drugs help bring down the cost of treatment?
For cancer patients in India, the struggle to stay alive is as much about the disease as about the arithmetic...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Science
Lula’s win gives Brazil an opportunity to cement its climate leadership, but challenges remain
In his fourth term, the President can potentially negotiate across the divides that currently frustrate climate agreements, given his country’s...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Books
Between writer and reader
the hindu on books: between writer and reader
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Reviews
Review | ‘The Best of Urdu Short Stories’ spotlights lesser-known voices
A concise review highlighting The Best of Urdu Short Stories, showcasing both famed and overlooked Urdu voices with sharp translations.
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Education
News from the world of Education: October 29, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 29, 2026
Education
Why higher education needs interdisciplinary learning
If interdisciplinary possibilities are built into undergraduate education from the beginning, students may not turn away from traditional disciplines; they...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Education
Public good or commodity: contractual faculty as cost-cutting measure
Public good or commodity: contractual faculty as cost-cutting measure
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Dance
How Flow Factory, the all-Malayali dance crew, is creating buzz in the UK
Flow Factory has been showcasing routines that blend South Indian dance style with hip-hop at competitions, charity events and dance...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
World
Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election
Exit polls showed Mr. Eisenkot, a former military chief and political novice, and his opposition bloc neck and neck with...
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Hyderabad
Manufacturers told to focus on value addition, design-led innovation, tech ownership
Speakers at the inaugural session of a CII conference on advanced manufacturing said this underscoring the need for India to...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 28, 2026
Gadgets
Apple phasing out full Rosetta support in upcoming macOS updates
Going forward, its support will be limited strictly to select older, unmaintained games that rely on Intel-based frameworks
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 28, 2026
Education
Pink booths, empty posts: DU women students question safety near colleges
Pink booths, empty posts: DU women students question safety near colleges
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 21, 2026
Technology
Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked
Many government websites, including the Aadhaar issuer UIDAI and the income tax filing portal, use digital certificates or other technology...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 21, 2026
Economy
Anticipation over upcoming EU FTA more than doubles Ferrari orders in India
The India-EU FTA is set to come into force early next year and significantly slash import duties on luxury cars....
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 21, 2026
Markets
Market’s early rally fizzles out as banking, financial stocks weigh on benchmarks
The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 484.98 points, or 0.66%, to 73,367.92
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 21, 2026
Economy
Rubio pushes for India to buy more U.S., Venezuelan oil
S. Jaishankar hosts U.S. Secretary of State, UAE FM in Mumbai, holds trilateral talks on trade, energy, and connectivity
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 21, 2026
Markets
Rupee strengthens for eighth consecutive day on IPO inflows; rise in crude prices cap gains
The Indian currency earlier recorded a similar closing level on September 4
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 21, 2026
Science
Science Snapshots: October 11, 2026
Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 17, 2026
Science
World’s top climate body deadlocked over inclusivity concerns
Countries including India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China are pressing for more time to prepare the IPCC’s next reports...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 17, 2026
Science
What are type I and type II errors?
What are type I and type II errors?
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 17, 2026
Editorial Analysis
Changing the guard, confronting the democratic crisis
The crisis extends beyond one Election Commissioner to democracy’s weakened institutional safeguards
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 17, 2026
Science
IISc study says strong magnetic fields could allow white dwarfs to grow beyond the Chandrasekhar limit
IISc study says strong magnetic fields could allow white dwarfs to grow beyond the Chandrasekhar limit
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 17, 2026
Science
Top AI researchers demand action to prevent models going ‘rogue’
Leading U.S.-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 17, 2026
Business
Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money
It’s easy to swipe a card to satisfy a desire and gratify an impulse. However, unmindful swipe scan accumulate into...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 25, 2026
Columns
Column | Phuphee doesn’t do curses
She has a better way of dealing with cruel men and it begins with a basket of sweet kulchas
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 25, 2026
India
ISRO to have four launch pads by 2029, says Narayanan
The ISRO chief said that the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam spaceport facility will feature crucial infrastructure such as integration buildings, launch pads,...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 25, 2026
Education
How poor education, training infra constrains India’s military space plans
Despite its proper structure, India’s only dedicated space university has just 1,356 students across all levels, a small base to...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 25, 2026
Columns
Column | The chicanery of Uncle-hood
Years of lessons in integrity, undone by one uncle with a favour to ask
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 25, 2026
Chennai
Chennai’s artists sketch their way through Inktober
This month, Gen Zers in the city have taken it upon themselves to spread the word about Inktober, sharing their...
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
World
On election day, Israeli settlers look beyond Netanyahu to far right
More than 500,000 Israeli settlers live in settlements in the West Bank, which is also home to more than three...
IDR Diplomatic Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Cricket
Ranji Trophy: Badoni, Mathur mastermind a perfect day for Delhi
The skipper extends his purple patch with an unbeaten 210; the No. 7 batter hits an unconquered 150 during their...
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Chennai
Chennai teen takes chess to underprivileged children
Sai Swaroop V. who uses his free time to take chess classes for those who cannot afford it
IDR Sports Desk
• Oct 27, 2026
Open Page
The forgotten art of neighbourly debt
The give and take that ensured good relations across the wall
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 24, 2026
Technology
Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose ‘sequentially’ like a doctor
Microsoft researchers say an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 24, 2026
Open Page
Bright and purple in jamun season
Jamun is a philanthropic tree. It sheds its berries unasked for
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 24, 2026
Education
CBT, question vault, and GenAI for NEET: solutions or new risks?
CBT also introduces digital risks related to question banks, software vendors, server access, cybersecurity, and examination-center operations
IDR Editorial Board
• Oct 24, 2026
Industry
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to 858 crore
“Total income rose to ₹6,382 crore in the quarter under review from ₹5,224 crore in the same period a year...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 24, 2026
Industry
Ultra Gas targeting to add 15 LNG retail stations by end of fiscal: CEO
Speaking to The Hindu, Maqsood Shaikh, CEO and Managing Director of Ultra Gas, emphasised that a dedicated policy for LNG-based...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 24, 2026
Technology
To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion, in spite of doubts
Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
World
Starshield | The non-state sovereigns
Elon Musk limited Ukraine’s access to the military-grade network of Starlink after Trum pcriticised Kyiv’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
Health
Amgen drug combined with immunotherapy extends survival in lung cancer trial
The Amgen drug is currently approved for adults in the advanced stages of small cell lung cancer that has worsened...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
Movies
‘Dilwali Diwali’: Netflix announces new family-drama for festive season
The film stars Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar in pivotal roles
IDR Culture & Society Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
Bengaluru
Bengaluru’s BMTC drivers, traffic police, pourakarmikas, construction workers show reduced lung function: Survey
Among the occupations, pourakarmikas were found to have the highest proportion of workers with the PRISm pattern, an indication of...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
Industry
IOB net profit up 56 pc at ₹1,962.67 crore in September quarter, bank plans to launch QIP in Q4
In the year-ago period, the bank had reported a net profit of ₹1,258.82 crore
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 26, 2026
India
Government asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to limited set of narratives
MeitY’s advisory, issued amid protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, asks Meta to review its content-ranking systems and provide context...
IDR Science & Climate Desk
• Oct 19, 2026
Education
How the changes in visa policy in the U.K. and Canada affect Indian students
A break down of the latest rules and what they mean for students heading to the U.K. or Canada for...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 19, 2026
Education
When English stops connecting
Language learning also involves interpreting, questioning, arguing, imagining and listening to another point of view and this needs to be...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 19, 2026
Colleges
The link between Earth Sciences and Engineering Education
Successful engineering is built on scientific understanding, environmental responsibility, and respect for the Earth
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 19, 2026
Economy
Finances for disabled
Disability introduces a permanent, elevated baseline of living costs such as home retrofitting and full-time care-giving support
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 19, 2026
Careers
Is higher education preparing students for careers in the creator economy?
The emerging domain demands storytellers, innovators, and multidisciplinary thinkers who can combine artistic vision with technological capability and entrepreneurial thinking
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 19, 2026
Technology
Meta sued in Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children
The class-action suit has been filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs, who allege they were harmed by Meta while they...
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 22, 2026
Economy
The reality behind falling net FDI
India’s net FDI has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows, underlining the impact of disinvestment/capital repatriation; an understanding of these...
IDR Economy & Markets Desk
• Oct 22, 2026
Technology
eBay to slash 1,000 more jobs, around 9% of workforce
eBay had 12,300 employees at the end of 2025, before announcing a first round of layoffs in February
IDR Technology & Policy Desk
• Oct 22, 2026
Education
Can CBSE’s marking system be reformed for transparency and credibility?
Portal glitches, blurred scans, and evaluation anomalies exposed weaknesses in the rollout of the OSM system. Robust SOPs, secure digital...
IDR National Bureau
• Oct 22, 2026