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Water enters homes in Rainbow Nagar during Saturday night rain

Minister Vanni Arasu inspects rain affected areas in Kallakurichi

Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say

The voluntary exit offer will impact key divisions, including AI experiences, Copilot, finance, human resources, Xbox and Windows + Devices, a so

Govt amends MV Rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles

New Delhi: The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can

State government relaxes norms for height restriction on non-high rise buildings

The State government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019, relaxing height restriction on non-high rise build

Every month there is anew tragedy and audit, says AAP; BJP hits back

Do not release provisional census data to press: RGI to states, UTs

New Delhi: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has directed its countrywide units in states and union territories not to use or release to the p

Sagar Defence's rise: From 150 sq ft workspace to Navy's swarm boat provider

BJP celebrates 79th anniversary of J

Protests over Kharges remarks on PMs father Jammu Tawi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jammu and

Ganjam Declares Holidays for Anganwadi Centres from October 27 to 29 Amid Cyclone Arnab Threat

The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has ordered the closure of all Anganwadi centres from October 27 to 29 in view of the possible impac

Search operation launched in Kathua after suspicious movement

Jammu Tawi: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area of Kathua district on Monday following reports by villagers a

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to lead Indian team at ADMM-plus in Philippines

Rajnath Singh, India's Defence Minister, will take part in the forthcoming ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, starting Wednesda

Bombay High Court Rules Against Government Funding for Celebrity Campaigns on Firecrackers

The Bombay High Court mandates that celebrities should voluntarily participate in anti-firecracker campaigns without government funding. Bombay H

Probe ordered into alleged tender irregularities in R

Four-member committee to examine works allotment process Srinagar, Oct 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered an in-depth fact-finding

Indian Army should stop playing Iqbals Sare Jahan Se Achha, says DU V-C

Tata Motors' Iveco takeover bid clears 80 pc acceptance threshold

Touches 87.8 per cent on the last day of the offer

Massive fire guts 40 shops near Jammu Railway Station

Div Com, DC assure all possible support to victims Jammu Tawi, Oct 26: Around 40 shops were gutted in a massive fire at Shiv Market near Jammu Ra

BFSI Insight Summit: Rate hike outlook, funding costs put banks on guard

Setty says SBI's house view is a 50-bp rate increase by December; Kotak flags $160-170 billion FCNR(B) repayment obligation

Harsh Vihar building cave-in:two bodies pulled out afterovernight rescue operation

PM Modi hails 'dear friend' Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential re-election

In a show of international camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for his successful bid in Brazil's preside

Defence Ministry clears 2.12 lakh crore military acquisitions, including 200 helicopters

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved various acquisition proposals for the Indian armed forces, amounting to 2.12 lakh crore. This includ

LG to administer oath to new ministers today

4 MLAs likely to be sworn in as ministers; Ali Sagar, Altaf Kaloo, among frontrunners, Satish likely to be dropped Srinagar, Oct 26: Lieutenant G

Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demand

The impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop year e

Karjat project sparks Maharashtra political faceoff as thousands of trees are cut for 3,000 MW plant

A significant controversy emerged in Maharashtra due to tree cutting for Torrent Power's energy project. Locals and activists oppose the project

Arunachals anti-dam protests spread as agitators oppose 1,605 MW Menga hydropower project

In Arunachal Pradesh, opposition to the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project is growing fierce. A bandh organized by student groups has

Guwahati shooting: Four of same family killed in hotel Bilas Inn firing; accused arrested

Modi, Shah To Attend DGPs, IGPs Conference in Tirupati From Dec. 4 to 6

Nearly 200 IPS officers and senior security officials expected at the three-day national conference.

Break the cycle: Mecca Pact nations hold talks in Iran

Saudi Arabia was represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, younger brother of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; Pakistan by army

South Africa Aims for Glory in 2027 ICC World Cup, Says Klusener

Former all-rounder Lance Klusener emphasizes the importance of consistent scoring for South Africa in the upcoming World Cup. South Africa Aims f

Rowdy Hacked To Death By 5-Man Gang In Salem

According to police, the rival gang carried out the murder after he signed the register in the police station to sign in connection with a case a

Anti-dam activists begin hunger strike in jail

India and US fine-tune trade pact after concluding most talks, says Piyush Goyal

India and the United States have nearly finalized discussions regarding a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal ment

SUMP a strategic project, security forces in Siang to maintain law and order: Govt

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60K Employees Amid Massive AI Investment Push

Microsoft has launched a large-scale voluntary buyout program that could impact approximately 60,000 employees across key global markets, includi

Muthuramalinga Thevar Statue Adorned With Gold Armour

The gold armour will be in place at the Thevar memorial for a week and will be taken back to the Madurai bank vault next week.

AQI moderate for 2 days in a row, set to turn poor in Gurgaon

Garbage On Mudichur-Tambaram Road At Lakshmipuram Is Nobodys Business

The panchayats of Mannivakkam and Mudichur are passing the buck to each other, saying that it is the responsibility of the other panchayat to cle

Minimum temperature drops to 16.8C in Gurgaon; rain, gusty winds likely later this week

Manholes, dim lights & no footpaths: Gurgaon office hub tests your risk appetite

CM to open Gordhoiaya drain project

AP Bags Tourism Leadership, Outstanding State Awards

Andhra Pradesh received national tourism honours for leadership and innovative sector reforms at the 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata.

How shoes change our bones

We tend to think of our bones as solid, unchanging support structures inside our bodies, but a recent study from the University of Chicago shows

BJP burns Rahul, Kharge effigies over remark on Modis father

Biodiversity is a priority for European municipalities

As urbanization spreads worldwide, the loss and fragmentation of habitats are driving the global decline in biodiversity. At the same time, urban

Dalmia Bharat posts Rs 205 crore Q2 loss on exceptional hit

Dalmia Bharat experienced a consolidated loss of Rs 205 crore in the September quarter of this year. This loss was due to an exceptional hit of R

Datanomics: Three key industries fare poorly in new core sector series

India's core sector output grew 7.9% in September, but crude oil, natural gas and fertilisers continued to lag, with all three recording negative

Antonelli wins US Grand Prix but must wait for title

In a stunning display at the US Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli celebrated a decisive victory, bringing him within striking distance of the championsh

'We may have found new press secretary': Trump allies float Nicki Minaj for role after viral rally

Israel On Edge Before Vote As Netanyahu Claims Iran Has Renewed Nuclear Weapons Programme

Benjamin Netanyahu has made a dramatic Iran nuclear allegation as Israel prepares to vote, claiming Iranian media revealed instructions attribute

Former Cricketer Lance Klusener Predicts Indias Next Superstar in Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Lance Klusener identifies Vaibhav Suryavanshi as Indias future cricket superstar, emphasizing the need for new leadership post-Kohli and Rohit. F

South Coast Railway Cancels 53 Trains

Trains operating between Visakhapatnam and Guntur and connecting Vijayawada: Reports

1,000 cash limit for Tasmac liquor purchases from Nov 1

Teenage girl raped by two men in Maharashtra on pretext of job offer

Odisha Directs Urban Civic Bodies to Brace for Severe Winds

In response to prevailing wind warnings and a recent advisory issued by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), the Housing & Urban Development (H

Maharashtra recorded eight farmer suicides a day on average from Jan 2022 till June 2026: RTI

Yamal misses easy chance for Barcelona and is upstaged by Mbappe

Camp Nou was electrifying during the clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid, but the hosts fell short, losing 2-1. A pivotal moment came when La

Guwahati Firing: 4 Dead, Several Injured in Shooting Incident Near Bora Service Hotel

A horrific shooting incident shook Assams Guwahati city on Monday, October 26, 2026, leaving at least four people dead and several others injured

Rajasthan orders verification of Rs 3,000cr MGNREGA dues pending with Centre

Mumbai court rejects bail for astrologer accused of Rs 69 lakh fraud

Kuttiadi eyes river circuit to tap tourism potential

The proposed projects include a heritage walking trail and a happiness park in Kuttiadi; birdwatching, farm tourism and a walkway at Cherandathur

Dotasra seeks clarity over scrapping of Sikar Master Plan 2041

Raj drought declaration questioned as wider distress signals emerge

DC Edit | Brazils Lula Surprises In Runoff

How Lula turned around his fortunes in the polls by winning 10.4 million votes more than in the first round is a remarkable story, though the los

Paytm Q2FY27 net profit jumps 10-fold to 225 crore, revenue up 28 %

One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company that operates the brand Paytm, reported an over 10-fold rise in profit after tax to Rs 225 crore in

CM Naidu Asks Party Leaders to Intensify Campaign for Local Body Polls

Chandrababu Naidu has urged alliance leaders to intensify campaigning for local body polls, maintain coordination and highlight the governments w

Vice-President Visits Tirumala Temple

Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, district collector Dr S. Venkateswar and other state and district officials participated in the programme.

Mumbai PMLA court rejects EOW plea to restore Rs 1.75 crore in Torres Jewellers Ponzi case

BFSI Insight Summit: Looking at if we can have YONO Bharat, says C S Setty

SBI Chairman C S Setty says the bank is working with NPCI to prevent UPI merchant charges from reaching customers, while FCNR(B) inflows will eas

Traffic snarls choke Darj, tourists told to leave early to catch flights

Why Velachery floods every monsoon despite 90% stormwater drain coverage

A chance ride turns autowala into interstate drug cartels transporter for 14 years

Vijay Devarakonda, Rashmika file plaint over online posts

Congress Backs Kharge Amid BJP Protests

Party leaders call Kharges comment a common expression, while renewing allegations against the Election Commission.

Govt spent just 30% of schemes budget in first 6 months of FY 27

Industries, Tourism, Nutrition, WCD, Environment Depts Among Laggards

Honey-trap racket under lens as police take cyber fraudster into custody

Rajasthan Sub-Junior Badminton Championship: Double crown for Lokesh Gurjar and Kavya Choudhary; Saanvi Mehta, Lakshyait Rewad, Rakshit Singh Mehra shine

Mystery shrouds engineering graduates death at Ghatkesar farmhouse

SIT Arrests Gang In Tanuja Ranjans Murder Case

The accused, including a Nepalese domestic worker employed at Tanujas house: Reports

Sex racket busted in Madhapur apartment, 3 Uzbek women rescued

A Rare Evening Spectacle Envelops Puri Jagannath Temple

A breathtaking sight unfolded over Shree Kshetra on Monday evening as the sky turned a striking shade of pink around the sacred Shrimandira (Jaga

Illegal sale of addictive drugs under scanner

CM Vijay Visits Chembarambakkam Lake

Water, in the event of the opening of the reservoir, should be released into Adyar river in phases while the electricity generating capacity shou

Anti-SIR protest posts by Indian diaspora groups restricted in India; Meta cites IT Rules

ASI arrested for accepting bribe

Parole not a matter of right: HC denies relief to child rape-murder convict

Cyclone Arnab To Hit AP Coast On Wednesday

Cyclone Arnab is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday with winds of up to 125 kmph, prompting red alerts for several districts

NH commuters get relief: Annual pass at Rs 1,500 in rural, Rs 3,000 in urban areas

HC uphelds govt decision to give cash to EWS students for school uniforms

Microsoft buyouts: MSFT stock price jumps but why is tech giant offering massive 'voluntary exit' package for 60,000 employees, including VP level? Check which countries workforce impacted

Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data centers, chips and computing infrastruct

Challenge gender bias, says DG Charu Sinha