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'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the films world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release

The star-studded world premiere of Ramayana was organised at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

28 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a free and open Indo-Pacific as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region

28 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Top para athlete Neeraj Yadav found dead

S. Satyanarayana, head coach of the Indian para-athletics team, confirmed the incident; the cause of Yadavs death is not yet known

28 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Carabao Cup: Arsenal knocked out by fourth-tier Fleetwood in shootout

The victory was a remarkable result for Fleetwood, who sit in the bottom half of League Two and had won only one of their previous eight league matches

28 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Four huts gutted in fire in Navi Mumbai, no casualties

Household belongings inside the huts and vehicles parked nearby were severely damaged; cause of the fire is being probed

28 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to definition of industry in new Central law

The All India Trade Union Congress Tamil Nadus petition challenged the definition of industry under the Industrial Relations Code (IRC) 2020 as deliciously vague; The senior counsel Gopal Sankaranarayanan said the definition in the IRC Code did not meet the requirements of the triple test

28 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Cyclone Arnab: Thoothukudi fishermen stay away from sea due to bad weather

India Meteorological Department had warned that the sea would be rough in the wake of the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal; mechanised boats engaged in deep sea fishing were asked to return to the shore

28 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Jharkhand Assembly to discuss amended mines law, SIR at two-day special session from Nov. 25

The ruling alliance in Jharkhand has been protesting against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act that was passed in Parliament in August, and the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

28 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Telangana IAS transfers Oct 2026 | Govt reshuffles 12 officers, orders key administrative changes

Jayesh Ranjan moved to EFS&T; Vikas Raj gets Energy; Navin Mittal posted to PR&RD

28 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Tennis great Novak Djokovic praises Serbia's student movement after stunning election win

Aleksander Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement on October 25; Novak Djokovic says, the youth movement managed to create a sense of pride in all the people, not just in Serbia but abroad as well

28 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Whispers of the Wild: A Yercaud home shaped by its natural landscape

A Yercaud home where an existing tree, sloping terrain and a flowing stream shape the architecture

28 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Can Indian homegrown smartphone brands compete with global giants?

The governments goal of establishing a homegrown smartphone brand by October 2028 sets a clear benchmark for national ambition. However, achieving market relevance against global leaders requires moving past price competition and contract assembly

28 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Ladakh Chief Secretary reviews preparedness ahead of November 21 Panchayat, Municipal polls

Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30; Municipal elections will be held in Leh and Kargil.

28 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in Israeli-U.S. strikes: IAEA chief

During a UN Security Council meeting, Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks; Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful

28 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
Govt. collects 3.25 lakh cr. in taxes against 19,000 cr. mobile PLI: Vaishnaw

According to the official data shared by the government in March, India exported mobile phones worth 2 lakh crore in fiscal year 2025 and mobile phone imports in the country had become almost negligible at around 0.02% of the domestic demand in 2024-25 from 75% 10 years ago

28 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Why a Congress X post targeting CJI sparked a row in Keralam and prompted a party apology | Explained

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president has distanced the ruling party from now-deleted post that urged CJI Surya Kant to resign after the latter questioned meeting an INDIA bloc delegation, prompting a legal notice from Supreme Court Bar Association. The post sparked a dispute over authorship and approval, with the party pledging internal reforms to prevent a repeat

28 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in the U.S. after leaving Brazil following election defeat

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order barring him from leaving the country, U.S. media reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

28 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Apple says a small number of iPhone Duo inner display impacted

iPhone Duo challenges Samsungs foldables across the world, while competing with Google, Huawei, Vivo and Motorola in global market

28 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Google unveils Genie 4 world model powered by Gemini AI models

Googles suggested use cases for Genie 4 included creative direction, making historical scenarios, generating immersive photographs, designing interactive experiences, and simulation

28 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Telangana Congress plans to mobilise 10,000 cadres for Delhi rally

The mobilisation drive is also posing logistical challenges as airfares on the HyderabadDelhi sector have reportedly risen sharply amid heavy demand

28 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC to be held at Kharge's residence on October 30

K.C. Venugopal said 21 parties of the INDIA bloc had planned the public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar as a curtain raiser on October 30 for the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan on the vote chori charge

28 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
Second police encounter in 12 hours: Accused in BJP workers murder shot dead in West Bengal

On October 27 Prahlad Das, accused of raping and murdering a minor girl in North 24 Parganas was shot dead in an encounter; almost 12 hours later Samaul Sheikh, was shot dead in a gunfight with police in Murshidabad

28 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
When Indian gods took shape in European porcelain

A new exhibition traces how Indian lithographs inspired artisans in Japan and Europe to make deities for 19th century Hindu homes

28 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Oil rises over 1% after Saudi Arabian refinery attack reignites supply risk

Yemens Iran-aligned Houthis said they had hit Saudi Arabias biggest oil refinery with a missile, intensifying their strikes against the worlds second-largest crude producer

28 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Palaniswami, Dhinakaran urge Tamil Nadu government to roll back hike in prices of dairy by-products

This government was functioning like a corporate villain in feature films, remarks Palaniswami

28 Oct 2026 11:58 am
Infiltrators apprehended in Assam's Dhubri, handed over to BSF: CM Himanta

Assam's Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri and South Salmara-Mankachar districts share 267.5 km of the international border with Bangladesh

28 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attack

The medals were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence

28 Oct 2026 11:57 am
SFI stages protest demanding certificate verification of contract lecturers

The protest comes amid allegations of irregularities and corporate favouritism in the intermediate education system

28 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Kochi City Police Commissioner removed amid Cheranalloor luxury car crash probe involving judges minor son

Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar likely to be replaced by R. Nishanthini, who is currently serving as IGP (South Zone). Move comes a day after govt suspended four police officers attached to Cheranalloor police station

28 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Markets plunge nearly 1%; rise in crude, FOMC decision weigh on investor sentiments

Global investors also remain cautious ahead of the U.S. FOMC decision due later in day. The U.S. central bank is widely expected to keep the Fed Funds target range unchanged at 3.75%-4.00%

28 Oct 2026 11:46 am
Cyclone Arnab: Clear fallen trees within two hours, restore power once winds ease, Naidu tells officials

The Chief Minister holds a teleconference with about 32,000 officials and field staff on Wednesday morning

28 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Trump would approve Flavio Bolsonaro coming to U.S.; says Brazil election was very strange

Senior U.S. State Dept. had official said the agency will grant him and his family visas to enter the country

28 Oct 2026 11:40 am
'Obsession': Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon lend voices to Hindi version of horror blockbuster

The horror film, reportedly made on a budget of around USD 750,000, emerged as a global box office success, grossing more than USD 500 million worldwide.

28 Oct 2026 11:38 am
Two police officers suspended over alleged lapses in Payyoli POCSO case probe in Keralam

Disciplinary action against the officers following backlash over failure to arrest accused prior to his bail

28 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Polling underway for phase 2 of Rajasthan Panchayat polls, faulty EVMs delay start at few booths

The polling began at 7 a.m. for 352 wards of 22 zila parishads and 2,197 wards of 124 panchayat samitis. In some places, however, it was delayed as electronic voting machines (EVMs) malfunctioned

28 Oct 2026 11:27 am
EC appoints 11 nodal officers for 2027 Manipur Assembly polls

Senior IPS officer Kamei Angam Romanus has been named the nodal officer-in-charge of the law and order and security plan, while IAS officer Hungyo Worshang will take charge of excise

28 Oct 2026 11:25 am
Google begins rollout of app marketplaces programme outside the U.S.

The initiative, known as the Registered App Stores programme, allows rival app marketplaces to compete at a higher level on the Android platform

28 Oct 2026 11:23 am
CTI writes to Rahul Gandhi again on INDIA bloc's November 1 rally, seeks meeting

In a letter to Mr. Gandhi, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said representatives of 20 markets wanted to explain how the proposed rally could disrupt business ahead of Deepavali

28 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Security tightened, traffic curbs in Chandni Chowk ahead of BJPs Save Democracy march in Delhi

The foot march, led by BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, is expected to see 10,000-12,000 participants, as per the city traffic police; around 500 security personnel deployed

28 Oct 2026 11:17 am
Cyclone Arnab: 609 Andhra schools turn into relief shelters

Schools in 16 coastal districts are closed, and 17,054 NCC, NSS and Scouts volunteers have been mobilised

28 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Mudalur, Tamil Nadus first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower

Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.

28 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Rupee rises 4 paise to 95.03 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee recorded marginal gains and touched 95.03, registering a rise of 4 paise over its previous close

28 Oct 2026 11:02 am
Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation

The Fed, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, wants to return inflation to its 2% target, which it typically does by raising its short-term interest rate. Higher borrowing costs, over time, can cool spending and slow inflation

28 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Air quality slips to poor category in Delhi, parts of north India

Delhis 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 232 (poor) at 9 a.m. on October 28, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

28 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Enter The Hindu Best Places to Work 2027 Awards and build a workplace where Indias talent thrives

Enter The Hindu Best Places to Work 2027 Awards and build a workplace where Indias talent thrives

28 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP candidates win Meerut graduates and teachers constituencies; counting on elsewhere

The counting is underway in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur

28 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Rahul Gandhi alleges Tata Group being criminally destroyed, says will ensure justice for crimes

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha questioned business leaders silence, saying Indian business is not Modi and Shahs plaything

28 Oct 2026 10:43 am