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India eyes land-based power transmission link to Singapore

The Energy Market Authority has set a target to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035

Unsettled relationships with US a near term headwind to growth: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

He spoke about the headwinds against the backdrop of slower growth in public debt as compared with other countries and the resulting long term re

Houthis Claim Fresh Attack on Riyadh Airport, Witnesses Report Evacuation

The blasts had an immediate effect on markets and oil prices as the price of crude jumped, and Saudi Arabia slid further into the latest front in

Security Threat in Riyadh: Indian Embassy Issues Advisory as Houthis Target King Khalid Airport

Following a Houthi-claimed ballistic missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia iss

Govt proposes prior approval for ads of prescription drugs, including BP, diabetes medicines

Under the proposed amendment the drug companies would have to obtain government clearance before advertising these medicines

Cyber Fraud Knows No Borders, Warns Modi

PM Modi called for a global framework involving governments and technology companies to combat cyber fraud, cybercrime and deepfakes.

SC Questions Jharkhand DGPs Appointment on Retirement Eve

The state amended the regulation on December 29, 2025, and appointed Ms Mishra the following day, a day before her scheduled retirement.

Air India, Air India Express Increase Fuel Surcharge, Air Travel Set to Become Costlier

New Delhi, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Air India and Air India Express have revised the fuel surcharge on domestic and some international flights.

CMRS completes safety inspection of Namma Metros elevated Pink Line

This City is Ours Season 2 Trailer : James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Onslow and Jack McMullen Starrer This City is Ours Season 2 Official Trailer

This City is Ours Season 2: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'This City is Ours Season 2' starring James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah O

Jimmy Kimmel Turns Up The Heat On Donald Trump: Like Camp David

Jimmy Kimmel has fired back at Donald Trump with a defiant message during his latest late-night monologue, telling viewers, We are still here, wh

Rajpal Yadav Remembers Nana Patekar

Rajpal Yadav fondly remembers Nana Patekar, revealing how the veteran actor used to treat him like his younger brother.

Democrats Turn On Mamdani! NYC Mayors Oct 7 Genocide Remarks Spark Fury Within Party

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from fellow Democrats over his statement marking the third anniversary of Hamas' October 7

Tarun Chugh Pays Tribute to Nana Patekar, Critiques Rahul Gandhis Political Moves

Senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh mourns the loss of Nana Patekar and critiques Rahul Gandhis political strategies in a recent statement. Tarun Chugh

Two-day World Space Week expo begins at Sethu Institute of Technology

Parali sub-district takes early lead at Palakkad district sports meet in Keralam

The second day of the meet will begin at 7 a.m. at the Palakkad Medical College synthetic track on October 9.

Migrant worker from Bengal arrested with heroin worth Rs 45K

Hyderabad: The State Task Force of Prohibition and Excise Department seized 15.49 grams of heroin worth Rs 45,000 from a migrant worker from West

Gig workers union seeks protection over expired item orders

Odishas Senior Journalist Prasanna Mohanty Nominated PCI Member

Mr. Mohanty has been working in both print and electronic media for a long time.

Andhra Pradesh gets national recognition for attracting investments in green energy sector

NREDCAP Vice-Chairman & Managing Director Kamalakar Babu receives the Leadership State in Renewable Energy Investment Mobilisation Award from Uni

Rate hike unlikely to derail affordable housing demand, says PNB Housing Finance chief

Higher borrowing costs may have limited impact on low-ticket home loans; festive season and government support expected to sustain demand

Bigg Boss 20: Two confirmed wild cards to enter this weekend?

Mumbai: Two new faces, two very different fan bases and a fresh challenge for the housemates! Bigg Boss 20 is set to welcome Instagram favourite

Beer sales surge 50% in Karnataka, but IML drives 82% of excise revenue growth: CIABC

CIABC recommended that governments assess whether incremental revenue is being driven by higher consumption or higher taxation

Dasara festivities at Srisailam to commence from October 11

During the festivities, special archanas will be held for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and special pujas for Goddess Bhramaramba will be performed dai

CM releases schedule for Ministers to attend Dasara programmes in Mysuru

Councillors raise strong objection to undue delay in completion of Fort Station Road work

Mayor says the civic body has on its part completed much of the work and only a small portion is pending which can be finished only after the Sou

Prakash Padukone wants greater consistency from Indian shuttlers

Minister inaugurates library at Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp in Thappathi; residents petition for citizenship

TD Defends Vizag 1.5 Lakh Crore AI Data Centre

Telugu Desam leader and AP Biodiversity Board chairman Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar defended the proposed 1.5 lakh crore AI Hyper-Scale Data Centre i

Yellow alert warning of thunderstorms for nine districts in Keralam on October 9, 2026

IPO will be the beginning of Jios next phase of growth: Akash Ambani

The company is expected to open for public subscription in the second half of this month, says Ambani

Check costs, overlap with existing portfolio before buying a total mkt fund

The decision to invest in these funds should depend on how much control you want over market cap allocations

BJP to launch protests in Keralam to counter Congress protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress attacking the Election Commission, courts, and all constitutional bodies with an aim to destabilise the government, says BJP State vice-

BJP to launch protests in Keralam to counter Congress protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress attacking the Election Commission, courts, and all constitutional bodies with an aim to destabilise the government, says BJP State vice-

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi all set for a green revival

Maram Peyyunna Idam project to transform the tree-rich campus into a vibrant urban grove with native, fruit-bearing and medicinal trees

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi all set for a green revival

Maram Peyyunna Idam project to transform the tree-rich campus into a vibrant urban grove with native, fruit-bearing and medicinal trees

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi charts global ambitions

New office-bearers unveil action plan to revitalise galleries, promote masters and take Keralams art to national and international platforms

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi charts global ambitions

New office-bearers unveil action plan to revitalise galleries, promote masters and take Keralams art to national and international platforms

Revanth Reddy Degraded Democracy, Charges N.V. Subash

BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over his remarks on democracy and alleged that he had undermined the value of

Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam

Kerala Elephant Federation launches medical camps to screen captive elephants for diabetes, cholesterol, and kidney and liver disorders. The incr

Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam

Kerala Elephant Federation launches medical camps to screen captive elephants for diabetes, cholesterol, and kidney and liver disorders. The incr

Keralam constitutes University Finance Commission with B.A. Prakash as chairperson

The commission has been formed to proposeguidelines to prevent financial crises arising from the unplanned inception and operation of specialised

The Five Teams with the Most Ranji Trophy Titles

Discover the top five teams with the most Ranji Trophy wins, highlighting their impressive records in Indian cricket history. The Five Teams with

Tamil Nadu Hindi row explained: From chutney to Highway signboard

One highway signboard. Two engineers suspended. A brand-new board put up overnight. That is how fast Tamil Nadus government, headed by C. Joseph

Centre launches youth-led teams in 55 districts to boost TB elimination drive

Each team will comprise five MY Bharat volunteers and five NCC cadets, with a designated Class-I officer at the block or ward level to oversee th

GVMC Seals Allipuram Shop, Imposes 25,000 Fine For Sanitation Violation

GVMC sealed a shop in Allipuram and imposed a 25,000 fine after officials found waste dumped in a public place.

Ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error

British police on Thursday said that search warrants they secured to search properties linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been issued unlaw

The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France

Anger about classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken-down facilities has boiled over in recent weeks and threatens to coalesce into b

SC Orders Panel To Examine Unethical Pharma Marketing

It must consider the material already placed on record by the petitioners and intervenors and give them a reasonable opportunity to present their

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 7th CII Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo-2026 in Haridwar

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the 7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Uttarakhand Industrial Summit

Udaipur Municipal Corporation Removes Encroachments, Seizes Goods from 4 Dumpers

Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Udaipur Municipal Corporation has intensified its drive to make the city free from encroachments ahead of

Wealthy Gen Z collectors spend more on art than older buyers, report shows

Wealthy Gen Z collectors spend far more on

Air India, Akasa hike fuel surcharge as costs climb

The airlines attributed the revisions to sustained increases in fuel prices amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Rajasthan: Senior medical officer, middleman arrested in bribery case

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 8 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Senior Medical Officer and a private indivi

French teens march for decent schools despite government's pledge to act

French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday as the government promised to address their grievances about

Bastar Enters New Era: 11 Veteran IAS Officers Tour Once-Turbulent Region

Five Indian Players Poised to Challenge West Indies in Second T20 Match

As India prepares for the second T20 against West Indies, five players are set to make a significant impact following their recent victory. Five

Venezuela's Maduro, wife Flores charged in US over alleged torture

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and

MP detects 1.12 lakh TB patients through intensified screening: Dy CM

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has detected 1.12 lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients through intensified screening, Deputy Chief

Floating classrooms for NCC cadets reach Kolkata after 410-km voyage

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) The 410-km sailing expedition by National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, Hooghly Sankalp - MENU 2026, was flagged

Dismiss poll commissioner after SC sets aside elections in Punjab, demands Akali Dal

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to dismiss State Elec

Gujarat govt plans Rs 100-crore marine biotech corridor in Porbandar

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government has proposed a Rs 100-crore investment over five years to establish a Marine Biot

Development Commission has become a loot centre: Punjab BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Thursday staged a protest outside th

Ukraine says it hit Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk

The Ukrainian military said on Thursday it had struck a Russian oil refinery in Omsk, some 2,500 kilometres (1,553 miles) from Ukraine. Russia's

DC Edit | Farewell, Natsamrat

Actors intense performances and social work leave an enduring legacy in Hindi and Marathi cinema

GST Reforms: Arrest powers scrapped, refunds automated; businesses set to see faster relief

The GST Council approved a series of changes aimed at easing compliance, including removing the power of tax officials to make arrests and raisin

Stringent action on cards to remove illegal advertisement boards in Kozhikode

FIRs to be registered against establishments and individuals who fail to remove boards within the stipulated time

Stringent action on cards to remove illegal advertisement boards in Kozhikode

FIRs to be registered against establishments and individuals who fail to remove boards within the stipulated time

North Carolina reports first flu death of 2026-27 season

North Carolina health officials said on Thursday that an adult in the central part of the state has died from flu-related complications, marking

Taylor Swift lived in this 1.5-acre Beverly Hills estate with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a guest house and pickleball court; property now listed for $7.995 million

The Pillsbury Estate in Beverly Hills is currently listed for $7.995 million, once owned by Taylor Swift from 2011 to 2018 during her work on the

Shivamogga Dasara committee offers pooja to elephants

Shivamogga Dasara committee offers pooja to elephants

BRS Plans Protest On Oct. 14, Demands Bonus For Singareni Workers

BRS will hold a Singareni Karmikula Garjana at Ramagundam on October 14, demanding a higher profit share and other benefits for SCCL workers.

Delhi govt to inspect 100 PGs, considers mandatory CCTV backup under proposed rules

Delhi government is set to inspect 100 suspected PG accommodations over the next three days. The proposed regulations include mandatory CCTV came

Can Claim Delay Compensation Even After Possession, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court

Spanish government to press on with tighter data centre rules before election

Spain's minority leftist government plans tighter oversight of future data centres ahead of an early parliamentary election set for November 29,

Leadership is never just about wearing a captains badge: Jhulan Goswami hails Harmanpreet

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami paid tribute to Harmanpreet Kaur after she stepped down as India wo

Strict Loan Norms in Haryana: Govt Staff Must Now Answer 24 Mandatory Questions to Secure Advances

Eshwar Khandre releases quarterly journal Gramodaya

The journal was released at the Ministers office in Bengaluru in the presence of the universitys Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Suresh V. Nadagoudar

Blessed with talented players: Imran Tahir backs South Africa

By Utkarsh Rathour Former South African spinner Imran Tahir praised the team

Fintech stocks decline as MDR on UPI likely to be deferred to January 1

Shares of Paytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs declined amid reports that the proposed UPI merchant discount rate could be deferred to January 2027 from

India will lead world on 6G: Scindia highlights his big vision at India Mobile Congress Awards

India will lead world on 6G: Scindia highlights his big vision at India Mobile Congress Awards

Willem de Kooning review

Jaishankar deepens India's West Africa ties in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana

Jaishankar deepens India's West Africa ties in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana

Keralam has sought exclusion of farmlands and human settlements from ESA: Minister

T. Siddique says government will take steps to provide 100% compensation to farmers who suffered crop losses due to wild animal attacks

Keralam has sought exclusion of farmlands and human settlements from ESA: Minister

T. Siddique says government will take steps to provide 100% compensation to farmers who suffered crop losses due to wild animal attacks

Law & Order: Over 3,800 police personnel to be deployed for Kulasekarapattinam dasara festival

Law & Order: Over 3,800 police personnel to be deployed for Kulasekarapattinam dasara festival

YSRC MLC Alleges Irregularities in Nellore Corporation

The MLC alleged that house-plan approvals were taking two to three months despite assurances of 24-hour approvals.

Congress Holds Protest in Udaipur Against SIR, Clashes with Police

Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Congress held a protest march in Udaipur on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elec