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Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Peoples welfare must guide relations between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan said on Monday, calling for political differences to be set aside when pursuing projects essential to the states development. In a post on X, the former president of the BJPs national womens wing said governments could differ in their policies and political alliances, but their engagement should be anchored in public welfare and the states progress. Her rema

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Centre of protecting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while questioning huge security curbs in the national capital, in view of the demonstration and protests by the opposition parties. Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi said, The protest against Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission and vote theft has been under

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 12 (IANS) The Gujarat government has introduced two new categories for procuring official vehicles, allowing departments to select vehicles suited to field inspections, enforcement work and off-road duties, while expanding the options for electric vehicles in its government fleet. The revised policy, announced on Monday, introduces Category-F for field inspection and enforcement vehicles and Category-F1 for officers who require vehicles for off-road operations. Th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The international crude oil benchmark -- Brent crude -- is expected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026, up 6 per cent from a previous forecast of $85, a report has said, citing ongoing supplyside risks from the West Asia conflict that are keeping a hefty risk premium in time spreads. The new December 2026 forecast surged because of ongoing downside risks to supply likely to slow the moderation in the time spreads risk premiumwhich we estimate at just o

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Television actor Vijayendra Kumeria, who currently plays the male lead Sanyam in Juhi Mui, has reflected on his 15-year acting journey. He shared how his experience has made him more mature and given him greater clarity about life. On the occasion of his birthday, the actor looked back at his journey in the entertainment industry and said that every passing year brings changes in one's lifestyle, perspective and understanding of oneself. Talking about what he

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday that they have arrested six drug peddlers in separate anti-drug operations in Anantnag district during the last 24 hours. A statement said that the Anantnag Police have arrested the alleged drug peddlers and recovered charas in separate anti-narcotics operations across the district. Six FIRs have been registered in connection with the cases, while further investigations are underway. During a naka check at Kha Bazar,

Digital Desk | Astana, Oct 12 (IANS) The ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise Kazind 2026 concluded at Kazakhstan's Oskemen, reaffirming the defence partnership between the two nations. The exercise enhanced interoperability, strengthened professional camaraderie and reaffirmed the defence partnership between India and Kazakhstan. The 9th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND 2026 concluded at Oskemen, Kazakhstan, with a 72-hour validation exercise s

Digital Desk | Sydney, Oct 12 (IANS) The number of assaults on police officers in the Australian state of South Australia has surged by 25 per cent, despite declines in several other categories of crime, according to official statistics released on Monday. The latest figures released by South Australia Police showed that assaults on officers while on duty increased from 635 to 793 in the rolling 12-month period ending in August 2026, marking the 12th consecutive increase in such offences. Meanwh

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer said that the lack of dew and disciplined bowling by Indias bowlers on a low-bounce pitch were the difference as the visitors lost by 14 runs in the third T20I held at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday night. Chasing 224, the West Indies scored only 209/7, though Springer made an unbeaten 35, including hitting Axar Patel for three fours and a six in the final over. I thought the Indian boys executed really well today in the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR registered over corruption allegations involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajvir Ghuman and others, while directing that no coercive steps be taken in the matter. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale issued notice on the Punjab government's plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directin

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian Embassy officials in Saudi Arabia visited hospitals across the country where Indian nationals injured in the attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport were admitted. The Embassy confirmed that one Indian national died, three others remain in intensive care units (ICUs) in stable condition, and two are receiving treatment in general wards, while the rest have been discharged. The mission expressed gratitude to the Saudi authorities for the

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: Vaibhav Vyapaar Limited (LoanFront) is an RBI-registered non-banking financial company engaged in digital personal lending through its LoanFront Personal Loan App, proposes to open

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Monthly mutual fund inflows through systematic investment plans (SIPs) hit a new all-time high in September, rising to Rs 32,490 crore from Rs 32,297 crore in August, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday. While total mutual fund industry assets under management stood at Rs 82.64 lakh crore and equity net inflow surged by 30.6 per cent to Rs 38,306.55 crore. AMFI data showed open-ended equity schemes mobilised

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Police have arrested a priest in Bengaluru for allegedly raping a woman multiple times on the pretext of driving away evil spirits. A police constable has also been suspended for allegedly leaking information about the investigation to the accused and helping him evade arrest, police said on Monday. The arrested priest has been identified as Satish Paatri. Police have registered cases at N.R. Pura and Koppa police stations in Chikkamagaluru distr

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 12 (IANS) At least one person was killed and several others were injured when a passenger bus travelling from Patna to Jogbani in Araria district collided with a stationary truck near Jhajha village under the Bhaptiyahi police station limits in Bihars Supaul district around 3 a.m. on Monday, officials said. The buss helper, Bhagirath Jha, lost his life in the accident, while more than six passengers sustained injuries. Jha was a resident of Motipur village in the Raghop

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has said that attempts are being made to create a situation in India similar to those witnessed in Nepal and Bangladesh in the name of the right to protest, claiming that external forces could be playing a role in fomenting unrest. In an interview with IANS, Salve said he believed that foreign funding was being provided for certain protest activities and alleged that some groups were attemp

Digital Desk | Kutch, Oct 12 (IANS) Two rarely sighted snake species were spotted together at Kala Dungar in Gujarats Kutch district during a forest patrol in September, with the sighting of the Afro-Asian Sand Snake potentially marking only the second or third recorded instance of the species in the state, according to the Forest Department. The snakes were spotted at around 7.30 p.m. during an evening patrol by the Range Forest Officer and local forest staff of Juna Beat, Khavda Round, under t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday said it would give the Delhi Police 24 hours to respond to its request for permission to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar, as the party continued its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. CJP Co-Convenor Saurav Das said peaceful protest was a constitutional right and asserted that people would continue to exercise it. He said the party had left it to the Delhi Police to suggest a date an

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Music producer Ramesh Taurani opened up about how playback singer Alka Yagnik emerged as one of the most sought-after voices in Hindi cinema during the 1990s. He revealed how Anuradha Paudwals decision to stop singing for films and focus on T-Series worked in Alkas favour. The filmmaker who was recently a part of trade analyst Komal Nahta's podcast Game Changers: The Music Series along with Kumar, reflected on the rise of legendary playback singers and the ch

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) India's mutual fund industry witnessed equity net inflow of Rs 38,306.55 crore in September, up 30.61 per cent month-on-month with total assets under management at Rs 82.64 lakh crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday. The AMFIs data also showed that open-ended equity schemes mobilised Rs 74,831.96 crore during the month against redemption of Rs 36,525.41 crore. Moreover, net assets under management for e

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B. K. Hariprasad on Monday said that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant should not behave like a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but should ensure that justice prevails in the country. This comes following a request by INDIA bloc leaders to meet the CJI. However, the CJI declined to meet, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India all-rounder Naman Dhir has explained how reading a batter's intentions helps him make decisions with the ball, after his two-wicket contribution proved crucial in Indias 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Dhir, who dismissed Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran during the West Indies chase of 224, said his approach as an off-spinner centres

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board is confident of reviving the Afghanistan Premier League, with the board confirming that five parties remain interested in acquiring the two remaining franchise spots in the league. The APL was first held in 2018 but halted after the inaugural edition, with the second edition being postponed following the ACB scrapping the league's sanction. The ACB is confident of reviving the league and that one party from Afghanistan and a f

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Monday stressed that the government must build and maintain systems through which water reaches people, saying that access to safe and reliable water is central to human dignity and the fulfilment of constitutional rights. Addressing the 33rd Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the CJI said that the governments responsibility extended beyond

VISAKHAPATNAM (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 12: Steel Exchange India Limited (NSE: STEELXIND | BSE: 534748), one of South Indias leading integrated steel manufacturers and the company behind the SIMHADRI TMT

New Delhi [India], October 12: Maiden ForgingsLimited (BSE: 543874), A manufacturer of bright steel bars, wires and pneumatic nails, witnessed continued business momentum during H1 FY27. The Company achieved Revenue

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) As actress Aditi Rao Hydari prepares to turn 40 on October 28, the actress is looking back at nearly two decades in cinema with a sense of gratitude, clarity and, perhaps most importantly, curiosity. As she approaches this milestone birthday, Aditi says the biggest lesson she would give her younger self is to simply stay true to who she is. I would tell her to just happily be herself, not listen to the noise, trust the ones who will nurture her and challen

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) A sharp contraction in Kharif paddy cultivation has left Tamil Nadu relying on the rabi season to meet its annual foodgrain target. A delayed opening of Mettur Dam and lower Cauvery inflows have been identified as the principal reasons for the decline. Paddy acreage during April-September stood at 12.52 lakh hectares, compared with 17.5 lakh hectares in 2025-26. The loss of 4.98 lakh hectares represents a 28 per cent fall, underscoring the impact of water sh

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme, describing it as a significant step towards combating child marriage and preventing girls from dropping out of education. In a post on X marking the second day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, Sarma drew a parallel between the deity's teachings and the determination of girls pursuing education in Assam. The Chief Minister said that under the Nij

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about his personal experience with online trolling and criticism. While having a contestant named Vinamra on the hotseat of the quiz reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, who sought the veteran actor's advice on dealing with negativity on social media. He also went on pointing out that people of his generation often find it difficult to handle criticism. During the episode, Vinamra posed a relatable query to the meg

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) representatives Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama were sworn in as members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday after winning the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections, respectively. The ceremony took place in the Speakers chamber at the Secretariat in Chennai. Both legislators took oaths in the presence of the Speaker, completing the process following their election to the Assembly. Ministers N. Anand, Sengott

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has criticised the Opposition over its repeated protests and its approach towards constitutional institutions, alleging that political parties were attempting to use the judiciary as a political tool and undermine public faith in established institutions and trying to destabilise the government. In an interview with IANS, Salve questioned the Oppositions attempts to meet the Chief Justice o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Coal stocks at domestic coalbased power plants have remained stable above 18 million tonnes since September 29, 2026, an official statement said on Monday, adding that depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthen. The statement from the Ministry of Coal said stock was 18.932 million tonnes on September 29, 2026, and stood at 18.205 million tonnes on October 10, 2026. The stabilisation shows that coal supplies have broadly kept pace with

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS)The unit of director Rajesh Selva's upcoming web series 'Trial and Error', featuring actors Satyadev, Faria Abdullah and Ramya Krishnan in the lead, has now begun work on the series with a traditional pooja ceremony. Popular producer Allu Aravind was the chief guest at the event organised to mark the launch of the series, which has triggered a lot of excitement in industry circles. It is being produced by Sharath Marar's Northstar Entertainment. For the una

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva have withdrawn from the Wuhan Open after contesting the China Open final in Beijing, with the former citing a right shoulder injury and the latter opting out because of a change in schedule. Zheng defeated Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open. The triumph also marked her maiden WTA 1000 title and her first singles crown since winning in Tokyo in 2024. However, the victory came

Digital Desk | Maihar (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 12 (IANS) Two men, including a microfinance branch manager and a colliery employee, were killed after their motorcycle collided head-on with a Scorpio SUV on the Tamas River bridge on National Highway-30 in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district, police said on Monday. According to police, the tragic accident occurred around 11.30 p.m. on Sunday on the Maihar-Rewa route. The motorcycle was heading towards Rewa, while the SUV was travelling in the opposite di

New Delhi [India], October 12: Lords Mark Industries Limited has acquired Radio Electric Private Limited, the company behind the established Radiotone brand, as part of its strategic expansion into specialised

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Monday said the true measure of a human rights institution lies not merely in the number of cases it decides, but in whether it can be heard by those who are least able to make themselves heard. Addressing the 33rd Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, CJI Kant said the Commission had evolved from a new idea into a trusted institution for thos

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Rapper Badshah recently opened up about his initial hesitation to come on board as a judge on the hip-hop reality show Hustle. He revealed that he had certain conditions before agreeing to be part of it. Badshah said he insisted on fair contracts for artists and prize money substantial enough to change a contestants life, recalling the silence in the room when he mentioned the amount. Taking to Instagram, the rapper shared a series of pictures along with a le

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Govinda and Karisma Kapoor have shared screen space in a number of movies during their career. Their on-screen chemistry was so admired in the 90s by all that it was speculated that they were even in a romantic relationship. There is a lot of chatter about Govinda's old link-ups recently after his wife, Sunita Ahuja, accused him of allegedly having an affair with his co-star, Komal Rani. However, now, Govinda's 90s co-actor Somy Ali finally spilled the beans

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to increase the monthly honorarium of around 60,000 village watchmen, or gram praharis, by Rs 1,000, starting October 13. The proposed increase will raise their monthly honorarium from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500, marking a 40 per cent hike. Each village watchman will receive an additional Rs 12,000 annually following the increase. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to announce the decision during an event in Bareilly on

Celebrating the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in action, the Marketplace will highlight world-class innovation, products and services from across the whole of the UK while deepening trade

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector is projected to register a compound annual growth rate of 91 per cent between FY26 and FY32, according to a report. A report by Nuwama said that the expansion reflects critical infrastructure cycle designed to support renewable integration, grid balancing, and round-the-clock power requirements across the country. Cumulative capacity will surge from 6.3 GWh to 302 GWh over same period with annual addition

Digital Desk | Islamabad, October 12 (IANS) The Governor House in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was set on fire amid escalating political tensions and a deteriorating security situation in the region following the Federal government's imposition of a state of emergency in the province, according to reports. In videos circulating on social media, the Governor House was seen engulfed in flames, while other footage showed police firing and shelling in cities across the province. The incident c

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting simultaneous raids and search operations in eight locations in Kolkata on Monday in connection with a major chit fund scam in West Bengal. The ED teams were accompanied by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel. Sources aware of the development said that a chit fund entity lured thousands of investors to invest in their multi-level marketing scheme by promising lucrative returns. Initially, some inves

Chennai, October 10, 2026: SEPC Limited (NSE: SEPC | BSE: 532945), a leading EPC company with established expertise in industrial infrastructure, process plants, water and wastewater management, has announced the

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 12: Current Infraprojects Limited (NSE: CURRENT), one of the leading solar power infrastructure companies, is pleased to announce that the company has received a 44.76 Cr

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and former Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas as the first accused in separate cases. The first case pertains to the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payments, in which Vijayan is the first accused. The second case involves the alleged corruption money received b

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) British actress Rachel Shelley took a trip down memory lane by sharing a few behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of her 2001 film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. She gave fans a glimpse into the making of the period drama. Taking to her social media account, Rachel shared a series of throwback pictures from the film's sets. In one picture, the actress is seen riding a horse, dressed in her character look outfit comprising a long skirt. Another picture

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian rupee on Monday opened higher against the US dollar following fresh measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb speculation and ensure an orderly market. The rupee appreciated more than a per cent to open at 95.76 against the American currency and also advanced in offshore trading after the central bank took some of its strongest measures to bolster currency since 2013 taper tantrum. One-month non-deliverable forwards showed rupee strengthe