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India Entertainment & Culture 15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram Exhibition Maps the Rise of South Indian Modernism

A new exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram is tracing the emergence of modernism in Keralam and wider south India through more than 140 works by 30 artists. Curated by Tensing Joseph, Southern Latitudes: Scenes from Madras & Trivandrum brings together pivotal paintings and sculptures by figures including KCS Paniker, CL Porinchukutty and Kanayi Kunhiraman, offering a focused account of how the region’s visual language changed across generations.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

At Ashvita’s in Chennai, Art Reopens the City’s Past

Ashvita’s latest exhibition, Between Tradition and Modernity, turns Chennai into a living archive, using art to trace the city’s layered history, cultural memory and changing urban identity. The show invites viewers to consider how images, objects and artistic traditions preserve what time cannot fully erase.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (02:23 AM IST)

Axis Bank Plans to Double Its Rs 8,688 Crore Data Centre Exposure as AI Demand Accelerates

Axis Bank is preparing to significantly expand its lending to India’s data centre sector, with exposure expected to double from Rs 8,688 crore over the next three years. The move reflects a broader banking push into infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the country’s rising digital capacity needs. Government support for the sector is also helping improve the financing outlook, though lenders still face execution, concentration and technology risks.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:25 AM IST)

GST Council to Review 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

The GST Council is set to examine the tax treatment of UPI merchant fees at its October 7 meeting, according to a report, as the government prepares to roll out a 0.4% merchant discount rate from October 15. The proposed charge, capped at Rs 300 and applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, would be treated as a taxable service under GST, with merchants eligible to claim input tax credit on the tax paid.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (11:00 PM IST)

India Edge Qatar 3-2 to Reach Asian Games Men’s Volleyball Quarterfinals

India produced a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Qatar to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the men’s volleyball competition at the Asian Games. The result keeps India alive in the knockout race and sets up a decisive Thursday schedule, when all four quarterfinals will be played on October 1, 2026.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 05:23 PM IST

Madras High Court Blocks Unauthorised Exhibition of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bail’

The Madras High Court has granted interim injunctions restraining the unauthorised exhibition of two upcoming films, Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' and Shivarajkumar's 'Bail', in separate copyright infringement suits filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP. Justice P.B. Balaji issued the orders as part of a wider effort to curb piracy and protect the commercial and creative rights of film producers ahead of release.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM IST

Madras High Court Bars Unauthorised Exhibition of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bail’

The Madras High Court has granted interim injunctions restraining the unauthorised exhibition of two upcoming films, Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' and Shivarajkumar’s 'Bail', in separate copyright infringement suits filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP. Justice P.B. Balaji’s orders mark an early legal safeguard for the producers as the industry continues to confront piracy, leak risks and unauthorised public screenings.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM IST

Madras High Court Orders Exhumation for DNA Test, Saying Peace for the Living May Require Disturbing the Dead

The Madras High Court has ordered the exhumation of a body for DNA profiling after a grieving couple sought judicial confirmation that the remains were those of their son. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan’s ruling underscores the court’s willingness to use forensic evidence to resolve the most intimate and consequential disputes over identity, death and closure.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

L&T, IIT Madras-incubated TuTr Hyperloop team up to assess advanced transport projects

Larsen & Toubro has joined hands with TuTr Hyperloop, an IIT Madras-incubated mobility venture, to evaluate commercially viable advanced transport infrastructure opportunities across India. The collaboration brings together L&T’s engineering and construction scale with TuTr’s indigenous technology development, underscoring growing interest in next-generation mobility solutions.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

Madras High Court Bars Unauthorised Exhibition of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bail’

The Madras High Court has granted interim injunctions restraining the unauthorised exhibition of the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' and Shivarajkumar’s 'Bail' in separate copyright infringement cases. Justice P.B. Balaji passed the orders on petitions filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP, underscoring the court’s willingness to act swiftly against piracy and unlawful distribution.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Madras High Court Seeks Report on Complaint Against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Election Affidavit

The Madras High Court has asked its registry to secure a report from the metropolitan magistrate’s court in George Town, Chennai, in connection with a complaint challenging the election affidavit filed by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the direction, setting October 15, 2026, as the deadline for the report, in a matter that could test the scrutiny applied to election disclosures.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Madras High Court Says Loan Defaulters Do Not Surrender Constitutional Rights to Banks

The Madras High Court has ruled that borrowers who default on loans do not lose their constitutional right to travel abroad merely because they owe money to a bank. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan held that, unless a defaulter is facing a criminal case or a lawful travel restriction, banks cannot block foreign travel as a recovery tactic. The ruling sharpens the boundary between debt enforcement and personal liberty.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 01:39 PM IST

PIL Seeks Scrapping of Pattinapakkam Assembly-Secretariat Project Before Madras High Court

A public interest litigation has urged the Madras High Court to abandon the proposed Pattinapakkam Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex project, bringing renewed judicial scrutiny to a major government infrastructure plan. The matter is scheduled to come up before Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan on October 5, 2026.

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