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Automotive, EVs & Mobility 07 Oct 2026, 04:57 PM IST

Retired Air Force Officer Killed as Boulder Strikes Moving Car on Ooty Road

A retired Indian Air Force officer died after a boulder rolled down a hillside and hit his moving car on the Ooty Road in Coimbatore district, underscoring the persistent landslide and rockfall risks on hill routes in the Nilgiris region. The accident occurred about 500 metres downhill from the Barliar check post, where the vehicle was travelling when the stone fell from the slope above.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM IST

Flipkart’s Coimbatore Fulfilment Centre Shows How Festival Demand Is Being Delivered at Scale

A visit to Flipkart’s automated fulfilment centre in Coimbatore offers a close look at how India’s festival-season commerce is being powered by warehouse automation, inventory discipline and faster dispatch systems. The operation underscores how large e-commerce platforms are using logistics infrastructure to meet a surge in consumer demand while tightening delivery timelines and reducing friction across the supply chain.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:59 PM IST

Navy Sailor Arrested in Coimbatore Over Alleged Leak of Classified Information to Pakistani Operative

A Navy sailor has been arrested in Coimbatore on October 3 for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a female Pakistani intelligence operative he met on social media months earlier, according to officials familiar with the investigation. Police said suspicious digital activity prompted surveillance before the arrest, underscoring growing concern over online recruitment and espionage targeting Indian defence personnel.

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India Entertainment & CultureRecently

Maadhu Balaji to Bring Crazy Mohan’s ‘Chocolate Krishna’ to Coimbatore for Senior Citizens

Veteran theatre performer Maadhu Balaji and his Crazy team are set to stage Crazy Mohan’s celebrated play Chocolate Krishna in Coimbatore, with the performance tailored for senior citizens in the city. The presentation revives one of Tamil theatre’s most recognizable comic works, underscoring the enduring appeal of Crazy Mohan’s writing and the continued relevance of live stage comedy in regional cultural life.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM IST

MP Urges Chief Secretary to Enforce Union Protocols for District Officials

A Member of Parliament has called on the Chief Secretary to direct all District Collectors to ensure that officials follow Union government protocol guidelines, particularly on invitations to public functions. The appeal follows an order issued on January 12, 2026, stating that MPs representing a district must be invited to government-organised events in their constituencies.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Centre’s App-Based Fertiliser Pilot Cuts Sales Costs by ₹1,500 Crore Across 22 Districts

The Centre’s pilot programme for fertiliser sales through a mobile application in 22 districts has generated estimated savings of about ₹1,500 crore, even as more farmers bought fertilisers in Kharif 2026 than a year earlier in the same districts. The outcome suggests that digitised distribution can reduce leakage, improve targeting and lower subsidy costs without suppressing demand. Officials are now likely to study whether the model can be expanded beyond the pilot geography.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Centre’s App-Based Fertiliser Pilot in 22 Districts Delivers ₹1,500 Crore Savings

The Centre’s pilot programme for fertiliser sales through an app in 22 districts has generated estimated savings of ₹1,500 crore, even as more farmers bought fertilisers in the Kharif 2026 season than a year earlier in the same districts. The outcome suggests that tighter digital tracking and targeted distribution can curb leakages without constraining farm access, offering a potentially significant fiscal lever in one of the government’s largest subsidy lines.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Centre’s App-Based Fertiliser Pilot in 22 Districts Delivers ₹1,500 Crore Savings

A Centre-backed pilot that routed fertiliser sales through an app in 22 districts has generated estimated savings of about ₹1,500 crore, even as more farmers bought fertilisers during the 2026 kharif season than a year earlier in the same districts. The result points to a sharp reduction in leakages and more disciplined subsidy targeting, offering a potential template for wider fiscal reform in India’s fertiliser regime.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

Monsoon Set to Retreat from Parts of Rajasthan Within 3-4 Days as Eastern Districts Stay Largely Dry

The southwest monsoon is expected to begin withdrawing from parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days, signalling the seasonal transition toward drier weather across the state. Most districts in eastern Rajasthan are likely to remain mainly dry for the next five to six days, limiting the chance of widespread rainfall even as the monsoon persists in other pockets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Eleven Injured as Bar Collapses in Spain, Exposing Safety Risks in Busy Nightlife Districts

Eleven people were injured after a bar collapsed in Spain, according to local reports, in an incident that has raised fresh questions about building safety and inspection standards in crowded entertainment areas. Emergency crews responded quickly, and authorities are now assessing the cause of the structural failure while the injured receive treatment.

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Retired Indian Air Force officer(1)Ooty Road(1)Indian Air Force(1)Barliar check post(1)