French students set fire to bins and erected blockades outside schools in several cities, protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities. Several school principals were injured, harassed or assaulted during blockades at high schools on Thursday (October 1, 2026), according to reports from regional education authorities, prefectures and union representatives. Police have already detained…
Chennai: IIT Madras and Human Welfare Association (HWA) have launched an initiative to empower artisans and producer communities through technology-enabled authentication and traceability of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products.The institutions will develop practical solutions for digital authentication, product traceability, documentation and tech-based interventions. The initiative aims to help artisans establish the authenticity and origin of their…
General:Home and family take centre stage today, Aquarius. Maternal blessings run strong, and you may feel guided by your mother’s advice, a mother figure’s support, or simply the comforting pull of home itself. The Moon strengthens domestic matters, while Venus adds warmth, making the atmosphere more inviting than usual.This is also a day for property…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ continued its theatrical run on Thursday, October 1, with another rise in its daily collection. The Vishal Chaturvedi film earned Rs 2.85cr in India net on Day 56.According to Sacnilk, the film recorded the collection across 4,345 shows. Its India gross has now reached Rs 374.80cr. The total India net collection stands at…
The challenges for Swayams started even before the tournament. Getting the team to that stage was a project in itself, with busy, overlapping schedules making it difficult for the players to train together in person. NEW DELHI: Across the open and women’s sections at the Chess Olympiad, only one player won an individual gold medal…
The site of one of the explosions after several explosions killed at least 40 people and injured dozens in Reyhanli, near Turkey’s border with Syria, Saturday, May 11, 2013, Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler said. | Photo Credit: AP Turkiye’s intelligence agency has captured a key suspect from a deadly 2013 attack near the Syrian…
CHENNAI: Following directions from the Election Commission of India, Tamil Nadu chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik has ordered a special drive across all districts to enrol left-out and eligible young or first-time voters under the continuous updation process.The commission clarified that the declaration form attached to Form 6 is applicable only during the SIR phase….
General:You’ll have plenty on your plate today, Pisces. Workload rises, timings clash, and your mind may feel stretched between messages, chores, and pending responsibilities. The Moon creates restlessness, while Saturn demands output, so tension can build even if nothing dramatic happens. It’s one of those busy human days.Still thread running through it. A new friendship…
‘The Paradise’ box office collection day 8_ Nani film earns. ‘Nani starrer ‘The Paradise’ collected Rs 3.30cr net in India on Day 8. The movie has taken its total India net collection to Rs 108.20cr. Its worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 158.60cr.According to Sacnilk, ‘The Paradise’ had 5,067 shows across India on Thursday, October…
A B‑1B Lancer bomber arrives at RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A man with dual UK-Iranian citizenship was…