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PM Modi to launch Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2, to share ride with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours
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UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate release
OHCHR issues statement over police handling of protests, says restrictions must meet “necessity and proportionality” test; urges government to respect right to peaceful protest
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Doctors’ body seeks release of pending salaries for govt. medical college teachers
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Harmanpreet Kaur | The game changer
The cricketer who helped popularise women’s cricket in India has stepped down as captain but will continue to play for the national team
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Anti-CEC protest: Right-wing group members assault protesters at Connaught Place
A group of men raised slogans backing the police, chased and allegedly assaulted demonstrators in Connaught Place amid mass detentions ahead of the planned CJP protest at Jantar Mantar; videos of the incidents drew sharp reactions from the AAP and Congress.
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Delhi protest: AISA leader Neha Bora released from detention
Amid the curbs and restrictions by the Delhi Police, Neha Bora, in a post on X, said, ‘Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today’
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Rainwater enters ASI’s ‘C’ site in Adichanallur amid delay in construction of a shelter
A senior ASI official blames the delay in building the shelter on procedural requirements, including obtaining approvals and completing the tender process
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Anti-CEC protest: Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar for a day
As protesters struggle to reach designated protest site, students and others gather in smaller groups near INA; police detain hundreds
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No private educational institution, employer in T.N. can mandatorily collect caste details, says Madras HC
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Former Japanese PM’s wife Akie Abe meets RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
A communique issued by the RSS said the meeting focused on ways to strengthen India–Japan relations, with particular emphasis on civilisational ties, cultural cooperation and people-centric initiatives.
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Navi Pillay | The jurist and a redemption
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 is as much a recognition of the South African jurist’s lifelong commitment to justice for the oppressed and the powerless as it is a rebuke to the idea that might is right
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Slew of events planned in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in centenary year
The celebrations, in memory of the renowned physician’s extraordinary impact on medicine both in Chennai and beyond, will focus on restoring the art of listening to the patient, examining at the bedside, thinking before ordering a test, and finally, and dwelling on the fundamental question of what it means to be a good physician in an age of extraordinary technology
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‘Will not go back till CEC resigns’: CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on October 11
Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during the October 10 demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions
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Don’t be afraid, stand up for what you believe in, Rahul tells agitating students
‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempting to silence dissenting voices through crackdowns’, said Mr. Gandhi
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Former IAS, IFS officers defend Election Commission and SIR in an open letter
A system cannot be honest when you win and rigged when you lose, say the officials
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At least five killed in fresh Manipur violence
Armed groups, including those from across the Myanmar border, carried out the attacks; Kuki, Naga groups blame extremists from the other community for deaths; Kukis also blame IRB, calling for withdrawal of biased State forces
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Supreme Court fixes special hearing on Sunday for pleas challenging mass detentions, transit shutdown in Delhi
The Apex Court is also hearing a petition against the indiscriminate detentions of students, youths, former Chief Ministers, journalists, lawyers, and others by the Delhi Police, against the rule of law and democratic dissent
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