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Gold, AI and Indias rise: The three forces rewiring global metals

Wages of domestic workers increased, but at slower rate: ILO report

Informality of domestic work reduced in many countries, ILO adds

Watch: Cyclone Arnab: What Andhra Pradesh needs to know

As Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast, authorities have stepped up evacuations, cancelled train services and flights, and activate

Knack Packaging Q2 net profit rises 25% to 25 crore, revenue jumps 53%

Higher volumes and improved realisations supported quarterly growth, while rising polymer prices and freight costs put pressure on operating marg

48-year-old man found dead at his home in Surathkal

Kotia is Odisha

Affirming that the Kotia region remains an inseparable part of the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today stated tha

Days after claims of irregularities in garbage contracts, Chief Minister meets with Opposition

Gera Developments launches homebuyer support programme with EMI relief and seven-year protection

The programme combines pre-possession financial assistance with an extended maintenance plan, addressing unexpected financial difficulties and ho

Retired PSU staff ask President to expedite pension hikes

The NCPA said that the President must exercise her august moral authority and direct the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment and the EPFO to im

Madurai Ring Road linking two highways designed to facilitate uninterrupted movement

SpiceJet's domestic market share falls below Star Air for the first time

SpiceJet's domestic market share dropped to 0.6 per cent in September, below Star Air's 0.7 per cent, as overall passenger traffic declined 6.49

Looking beyond GST 2.0: Why compliance reforms are the next big test

The next phase of GST reforms, promises simpler registration, quicker refunds and wider input tax credit, but businesses say deeper structural an

Minister Suryabanshi Suraj Reviews Cyclone

In the wake of impending Cyclone Arnab, the Odisha government has ramped up its disaster preparedness. A high-level review meeting was held at th

Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 showcases India

The ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, is showcasing India

Drought not caused by nature, but by Revanth Reddy

Bharatiya Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President KTR has criticised the Revanth Reddy government, alleging that drought-like conditions in Telang

Melania Trump announces Ukraine-Russia ceasefire around Oleshky takes effect two days ahead of schedule

US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect beyond Oleshky two days ahead of sc

Credible financial reporting bedrock of Viksit Bharat, says Nitin Gupta

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NFRA chief Nitin Gupta said credible financial reporting and independent audits are vital to attracting long-ter

Bengalurus electorate plunges from 1.03 crore to 59 lakh after SIR

The final electorate comprises 28,68,670 male voters, 30,40,431 female voters and 674 third-gender voters.

MDR uncertainty, choppy markets cloud 33,600-crore fintech IPO pipeline

For payments companies, investors will assess impact of merchant discount rate

President Murmu Notifies Lakshadweep Tourism Rules, Mandates Safety Norms

The Lakshadweep Tourism Trade (Registration, Safety and Facilitation) Regulation, 2026, will apply to all commercial lodging, water sports, tour

India likely to experiment in final ODI

The Women in Blue are aiming for a clean sweep against the Zimbabweans

Robert Pattinson calls Steven Soderbergh

Actor Robert Pattinson has praised filmmaker Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to help complete principal photography on

Andhra, Odisha step up preparations as cyclone Arnab hurtles towards east coast

Thousands of people have been evacuated along Indias eastern coast as the region braces for very severe Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make

At Delhi meet, HYDRAA pitches for CSR funds for lake restoration

New Delhi: Underscoring the critical role lakes play in preventing flooding during the monsoon and drought during summers, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disa

Man goes missing, two rescued at Nagapattinam New Beach

Fresh bad-loan generation may rise in FY27; private banks face greater pressure: Report

Ratings agency Icra expects the trend of relatively higher loan slippages at private sector banks to continue in the second half of FY27, even as

US STOCKS-Wall St rises as AI momentum holds heading into key earnings, Fed decision

Wall Street's main stock

Mumbai airport switches to manual processing after network glitch, flight ops unaffected

On Tuesday evening, Mumbai airport experienced a network disruption that lasted for approximately one hour. As a result, airport teams had to swi

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committe apologises to CJI for post on X

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph says post demanding resignation of the Chief Justice was published without prior approval or consultation

Salil credits coaches Rajan and Yuvraj for his purple patch

Salils crucial 93-run stand with Ramandeep on day one and his 116-run 10th-wicket partnership with Umesh on Tuesday take the wind out of Hyderaba

SRM School of Law hosts national-level Tamil moot court competition

The competition aimed to promote Tamil as a language of legal advocacy and provide students with practical exposure to courtroom proceedings

New Library to Benefit Youth From Six Villages in Adilabad

Adilabad police open a library at Devulnaik Thanda to help rural youth and children access learning resources and prepare for competitive examina

EU proposes major Frontex expansion, curbs internal rights oversight

The European Commission proposed a

Kishwar Administration Prepares for a Peaceful Diwali Celebration

Kishtwar administration ramps up preparations for a safe and peaceful Diwali festival on November 8, 2026. Kishwar Administration Prepares for a

How India's Beauty Shopping Basket Went From 800 to 2,000 | Nykaa

MTC bus crashes into parked cars near High Court

The driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed the parked cars before crashing into the median of the road and coming to a halt

CP Assures Clearance Of Welfare Benefits To Martyrs Families

NTR district police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhara Babu on Tuesday reviewed pending dues and welfare benefits: Reports

Historic day for Indian women wrestling as Kajal, Neelam storm into Worlds gold bouts

Indian wrestlers Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi achieved significant milestones by reaching the gold medal bouts at the World Championships. Nee

Trump wants AI renamed Super Intelligence, plans to ban term Artificial Intelligence

Donald Trump expressed his intention to ban the term artificial intelligence in all official documents. He argued that the term is inaccurate and

Discounted valuations offset near-term headwinds for Tata Consumer

Tata Consumer Products reports 14% revenue growth and 16% profit growth in Q2FY27, with strong performance in growth businesses and expectations

Russia's Lavrov says information war around Ukraine will continue and is likely to escalate

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on

13-goal blitz! India show no mercy as Mandeep runs riot at ACT hockey tournament

India began their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a crushing 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harm

Trump to roll back methane rules in latest Texas campaign push

President Donald Trump will

WPL 2027: 'Want players who complement what we already have', says UP Warriorz's Abhishek Nayar ahead of auction

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) With the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction set to take place in Kochi on Wednesday, UP Warrior

India exported over $850m worth of arms to Europe since start of Ukraine-Russia war

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India's defence sector is witnessing an impressive surge in ammunition exports to Europe. With military

One Dead in Bengal BJP Faction Feud

A BJP worker died after being stabbed during a clash linked to a Durga Puja committee dispute in South 24 Parganas, with two persons arrested.

Cyclone Arnab likely to make landfall between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday in Andhra

Cyclone Arnab is likely to make landfall between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday in Andhra Pradesh, according to the Met Dept.

10.14 lakh voters in final electoral roll of Udupi District

WPL auction 2027 tomorrow: Whats on each teams shopping list, purse and slots remaining

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is scheduled to take place in Kochi on October 28, with five franchises vying to fill 27 vacant squ

Astroguide for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Live Music Transforms How Indians Connect, Discover Artists and Spend: Report

According to the report, 51 per cent of respondents attend concerts because they have followed an artist's journey for years, while only four per

Indias crude basket price tops $120 a barrel amid West Asia war

Indian basket crude import price hits multi-year high as marine insurance, freight rates rise

Trump says he will ban term artificial intelligence

US President Donald Trump said he would ban the term artificial intelligence in documents and everything else, as he questioned why the Wall Stre

JetBlue shares rally after airline flags 'disconnect' between earnings and bond rout

JetBlue Airways shares surged 20% on Tuesday, after the airline raised its revenue forecast and defended its financial position against

DC Edit | Defection Merits Judicial Review

The anti-defection law, enacted in the 1980s, in its original version, had given the legislators some flexibility to change parties if they could

Basheerbagh Commuters Renew Demand For Two-Way Traffic

Hyderabad commuters seek the restoration of two-way traffic at Basheerbagh Chowrasta, citing long detours and parking on the restricted stretch.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Approaches

The application period for the UGC NET December 2026 exam is closing soon, with the final date for submissions set for October 28, 2026. Candidat

Applications invited for Yuva Nidhi Plus skill training

Through consensus, coordination, cooperation, and trust, pending water agreements now takes concrete shape: Union Minister CR Patil

The 15th meeting of the Narmada Control Authority Review Committee was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C

Kajal, Neelam script history as two Indian women wrestlers reach World Championships finals for first time

Indian wrestling achieved a new milestone on Tuesday as Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi earned places in the World Championships finals, giving t

Raymond net profit doubles on better realisation

Revenue rose 24 per cent to 655 crore (528 crore)

Harish Rao suggests govt. to sell rice lying in godowns to pay ration dealers dues

Let them eat cheesecake! Obamas dig at gilded Trump White House causes MAGA meltdown

Nizamabad Collector Asks Farmers To Avoid Paddy During Rabi DUE To El Nio Effect

Says all efforts would be made to protect the standing Kharif paddy crop until harvest: Reports

Five cottages sealed in Valparai due to lack of approvals

TD Leaders ZPTC Nomination Rejected Over Voter Status

Nomination rejected over lack of a vote in Krishnagiri mandals rural area

White House defends Trump after archbishop apologises over manipulated prayer moment ahead of midterms

Woman catches man reportedly recording her inside metro, accused flees with phone

BRICS parliamentary forum expresses deep concern about West Asian hostilities

Jointg declaration calls for a two-state solution to Israel-Palestinan conflict; asserts the right of the Palestinian people to self-determinatio

Retired Colonel Demands Action Against Bihar Congress Spokesperson Over Fake AI Video

Retired Colonel Ajay Raina calls for the arrest of a Bihar Congress spokesperson for posting a fake AI video, labeling it as treason. Retired Col

Increase womens representation in Police force, says Bengaluru Police Commissioner

Tummala Asks Officials To Revive Old Village Drinking Water Schemes

Telangana minister Tummala Nageswara Rao directed officials to restore village water schemes and conserve reservoir supplies to prevent drinking

Cricket-Starc strikes late as

Marques Ackerman scored a career-best 95 for South Africa and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as the hosts were bowled out for 329

Cipla maintains its US revenue projection of $1 billion, despite supply issues

The companys net profit for the three months ended September 30, 2026, stood at 878 crore, down 35 per cent, and revenue for the period under rev

Congress-induced drought, not forced by nature: KTR

He says party is planning a public meeting at Nirmal on November 11

Telangana declares 365 mandals drought-affected, of which 111 severely drought-affected

The drought assessment found that the kharif crop area in 18 of the States 33 districts had been affected

Delhi Speaker calls for gender-neutral parliamentary rules

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta has called for gender-neutral parliamentary rule

Arunachal Pradesh faces protests over 11,000-MW Siang dam, 1,605-MW Subansiri project

Protests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydropower projects, causing violent clashes and significant unrest. People oppose the Siang

Rajasthan: Woman killed for 15 tolas of gold in Bhilwara; accused burns body, dumps ashes in river

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 27 (IANS) An elderly woman was allegedly strangled to death by her neighbour in Rajasthans Bhilwara district for her g

Boeing revenue rises as losses narrow

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) US aerospace giant Boeing reported a sharp reduction in its third-quarter losses on Tuesday as revenue r

G. Kamalini fully available as four new names added to WPL 2027 auction pool

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Four more players have been added to the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction list at the request of

Operation Thelima 2.0: Food Safety department conducts inspections in Kasaragod

The inspections were conducted as part of Operation Thelima 2.0, a Statewide initiative to ensure food safety. Two special squads were formed in

CRPF chief G P Singh reviews security situation in Manipur with Assam Rifles

G P Singh held an operational review meeting with Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera in Imphal, focusing on security issues. The CRPF reported the disarming of

GVMC Poll Battle Heats Up

The election contest has become particularly intense in fishing localities such as Pedda Jalaripeta, now designated as Ward 23, where rebel polit

Transitioning of UNAIDS risks and challenges

Fragmenting UNAIDS country presence at this stage would be a serious mistake

Congo opposition rejects armed rebellion, calls for inclusive dialogue

Democratic Republic of Congo's main

Serbia student movement supporters enter pro-government TV newsroom after election victory

Supporters of Serbias student-led protest movement entered the offices of pro-government television channel Informer TV in Belgrade on October 26

Jaishankar to travel to U.S. for G20 Foreign Ministers meet, Quad this week

Meetings to prepare for Quad leaders summit in November, G20 Summit in December; South Africas exclusion by U.S. could be raised;

Assam Rifles DG reviews security grid in Manipur at high-level meeting

Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 27 (IANS) Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera on Tuesday chaired a high-level security revi

First lady Melania Trump says Ukraine-Russia ceasefire expanded within Kherson

US first lady Melania Trump said on Tuesday that a localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has been expanded beyond Oleshky to allow safe