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Kalam Foundation Takes Ramanathapuram School Kids To ISRO

Students from areas including Rameswaram, Mandapam, Uchipuli, Ramanathapuram and Paramakudi were selected.

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kills four, Afghan official says

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BJPs Telangana Chief Criticizes Opposition for Raising Communal Issues

Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchandra Rao criticizes the opposition for shifting focus to communal issues amid lack of substantial arguments against

Who is Smit Machchhar? Indian flydubai captain who saved 180 lives after co-pilot stabbed him with a knife mid-air inside cockpit during flight

Who is Captain Smit Machchhar? Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for flydubai, is being credited with saving all 180 people on board

Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a significant plan to cut 20% of the military's generals and admirals. This decision comes during ongoin

Identical Bids In Amma Unavagam Tenders In Ward 155 Raise Questions Over Bidding Process Per Se

According to the financial documents examined by residents, multiple bidders in each of the three tenders quoted exactly 14.99 per cent below the

Indian Pilot Smita Machhar Praised for Heroism by PM Modi and Israeli Leaders

PM Modi and Israeli leaders commend Captain Smita Machhar for his bravery during a flight attack, saving lives despite serious injuries. Indian P

Proud: PM Modi Praises Hero Indian Pilot For Fighting Off Hijack Scare

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.

Akhilesh Says Many BJP MLAs in Touch Ahead of UP Polls

There have been talks between the Samajwadi Party and Congress over an alliance for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

GLOBAL ECONOMY-Asian factory activity expands thanks to global AI boom

Factory activity across Asia expanded in September thanks to the global AI boom, private surveys showed on Thursday, offering some relief

After 10 years, The F16s return with their new album, All Dogs Go To Heaven

The Chennai indie-rock quartet talks about growing older, going solo, getting naked for an album cover and learning to trust its instincts

October 2 Panchang: Avoid Travel to the West, Auspicious Timing for Rituals

On October 2, 2026, avoid westward travel and utilize auspicious timings for rituals and activities as per the Hindu Panchang. October 2 Panchang

October 2 Panchang: Avoid West Direction Travel, Auspicious Timing Highlighted

The Panchang for October 2 emphasizes auspicious timings and warns against traveling west. Key timings for rituals and activities are outlined. O

Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran peace talks, supply outlook

Brent was near $98 a barrel after rising about 14% in September, while investors weighed stalled US-Iran peace talks and signs of a recovery in W

Shivakumar seeks Form 7 data amid SIR row in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday, September 30, said every genuine voters right to vote must be protected and sou

SC rules out total ban on firecrackers ahead of Diwali

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 30, ruled out a complete ban on firecrackers ahead of Diwali, while making it clear that unr

Indian Archer Chikitha Taniparthi Exits Quarterfinals at Asian Games

Chikitha Taniparthi narrowly lost in the quarterfinals of the womens compound individual event at the Asian Games 2026 in Okazaki. Indian Archer

Sona BLW, JSW Infra among 3 stock ideas by Bonanza; check key levels here

Stocks to buy today: Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza Sona BLW stock has broken out of the falling channel that capped the price moveme

Trump hails US military's exit from Iraq after 12 yr Islamic State mission

The US military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Isla

These stocks will see heightened activity on October 1

Stocks across autos, tech, and infrastructure set for mixed moves

Netanyahu and Modi hail Indian flydubai pilot as hero

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Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked From October 1, Domestic Rates Unchanged

Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased from October 1, with the 19-kg cylinder becoming costlier by up to Rs 71.50 in the cities cited. Do

Asian Games Live Day 12: Shreyas Iyer, Harmanpreet lead Indias big cricket, hockey clashes; India-Pakistan in volleyball

South Korea says investment in Alaska LNG project not yet decided, Yonhap reports

South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Thursday that investment in an Alaska LNG project has not yet been decided, Yonhap News Agency reported,

Netanyahu says Israel will get to the 'root' of co-pilot in foiled bid to crash flydubai flight

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Showed Immense Courage: PM Modi Praises flydubai's Pilot Smit Machchhar

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.

Was In Very Bad Shape But...'': Trump Praises flydubai's 'Hero' Indian Pilot

The pilot was in very bad shape; I guess he still is in very bad shape, but he had the sense to, amazing, to, in a way he was a hero, Trump said,

Commerce Minister Goyal meets USTR Greer on sidelines of G20 meet

Piyush Goyal met with Jamieson Greer in Milwaukee to advance discussions on a bilateral trade agreement. This meeting occurred during the G20 Tra

Iran receives official US response to latest proposal to end 7-month war

Iranian officials indicated Wednesday they have received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the seven-month war, which US

Trained canines to bolster crime detection in Andhra Pradesh

36 canines and their handlers complete 10-month training in detection of explosives, narcotics, cadavers and Search & Rescue operations

AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, research firm says

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos puts deposit on LAs most expensive penthouse

Jeff Bezos has made waves in the real estate market with a $200 million deposit for a stunning penthouse in Aman Beverly Hills. This expansive 31

5.44 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistans Hindu Kush region

Chikitha Taniparthi Bows Out In Quarters Of Women's Individual Compound Archery

Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi missed out on a hat-trick of medals at the ongoing Asian Games after bowing out in the quarterfinals of the wom

I'm Genuinely Sorry:Isha Rikhi's Emotional Note After Bigg Boss 20 Eviction

Three weeks inside the Bigg Boss house three weeks of so many emotions, experiences, challenges, laughter, tears, and memories I'll carry with me

US economy grew 2.2% in Q2 on rising consumer spending, investment: US govt

The US economy grew at a solid 2.2 per cent pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong. Growth in g

Trump calls Indian pilot 'hero' for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot 'terrorist'

US President Donald Trump praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' for saving 174 people aboard a flydubai plane after he was stab

US judge approves settlement, clearing $81 bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

A federal judge has now granted Paramount's settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery,

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, GFZ says

An earthquake measuring 5.3 hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) on Thursday.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September

Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday

Ooty Recorded 50% Deficit Rainfall During Southwest Monsoon

While the average normal rainfall for the Nilgiris during the southwest monsoon in 842 mm, this monsoon, the Nilgiris recorded only 572 mm rainfa

UPDATE 2-Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a full tariff reduction in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told reporters on Wednesday after he met with US

'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the former SpiceJet pilot Smit Machchhar who was the captain of the Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 that made

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Tennessee woman's imminent execution

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court late on September 30 cleared the way for Christa Pike to be given a lethal injection after hours of dramatic

Indias river interlinks may carry invasive species to more areas

The Lower Ganga basin hosts 13-15 invasive alien species and could become a major source of invasives for the Mahanadi, home to 69 threatened spe

Aurobindos arm, Acrotech Biopharma, launches Adquey in US

The launch marks Acrotechs entry into the US dermatology market and expands the companys commercial presence into a new strategic therapeutic are

Oil prices stay flat as markets weigh US-Iran talks and Middle East supply

AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, Washington Post says

Researchers said

AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, Washington Post reports

Researchers said AI agents tried to hack into a Canadian government website, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. AI research nonprofit Tran

South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup

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The Prime Minister worships those whom no one else cares aboutyou won't find another Prime Minister like him: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Palmonas' offline push; IndiaAI's GPU crunch

'Hero in a way': Trump hails stabbed Flydubai Indian pilot, calls co-pilot 'whack job'

No PUC, No Fuel, UPI Merchant Charges: What Changes In October

October brings stricter pollution checks at Delhi petrol pumps, a new merchant fee on larger UPI payments from October 15, and changes to SBI ATM

'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe

An Indian pilot has emerged at the centre of a dramatic mid-air incident after his actions helped prevent a possible disaster aboard a Flydubai f

Realty, pharma: Investors tap into domestic-economy focused sectors in H1

Going ahead, analysts suggest investors stick to domestic economy-focused sectors as the geopolitical situation still warrants caution.

Morning Digest: Pilot attacked during flydubai altercation Indian national; ECI meets for second time in 4 days, extends SIR dates for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, and more

India is proud of Captain Machchhar': PM Modi hails pilot who saved 180 lives

T.J. Maxx closing stores in the US? These locations have shut down in 2026 - Heres what we know so far

T.J. Maxx has experienced some store closures in 2026, particularly in Massachusetts and Maryland. Despite these closings, the brand's overall pr

Pentagon Launches Future Warfare Study Led by Elon Musk and Notable Experts

The Pentagon has initiated a Future Warfare study, led by Elon Musk, to explore military capabilities from Earth to the Moon. Pentagon Launches F

How Russia-Ukraine war and West Asia conflict sent sulphur prices soaring

Growing demand for fertiliser and nickel is putting pressure on a commodity largely produced as a by-product

Stock markets fall for third day; Sensex dips 48 points

Mumbai, Sep 30: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, dragged down by last-hour s

Rupee to fall more, yield curve to shift higher in H2FY27: Gaura Sengupta

The rupee is expected to depreciate further against the US dollar, with RBI becoming increasingly selective in its intervention strategy, said Ga

Dark Spots To Obscene Flashing: DU Flags Safety Concerns With Lt Governor

The concerns were raised at a meeting with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, attended by representatives of 10 women's colleges an

India not exciting FIIs; headwinds not fully priced in: Nitin Bhasin of Ambit

Over the next 12 months, the Nifty is likely to remain within a fairly narrow range - perhaps it can be plus or minus 5 per cent from the current

Gold prices rebound Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 gram in Delhi; silver holds steady

New Delhi, Sep 30: Gold prices rebounded from a two-month low, rising Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday as

Turn used pooja flowers into fragrant dhoop at home

Many Indian homes use flowers in pooja, creating floral waste after the rituals are completed. Instead of discarding used flowers, they can be tr

Asian Games 2026 schedule today: Cricket, hockey semi-finals headline India's Day 12 agenda

On Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, India's cricket and hockey teams are competing in crucial semi-finals. India will face Sri Lanka in men's cric

Punjab Congress chief Warring set to quit, Vijay Inder Singla frontrunner for post

The announcement of a new Punjab Congress chief is expected soon, party sources said

Building community in Bengaluru, one ghost at a time

An interview with Tarun Sridharan, the founder of the Ghost Story Collective, a community-driven storytelling organisation focused on raw, unscri

ECI extends SIR deadline, final roll on Oct 26

NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Kotak Mahindra Bank (417.60) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Kotak Mahindra Bank. The stock has risen well in the last couple of days.

Terrorist or whack job: Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero

US President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During this inci

Lawyers set to resume stir over AG

SHILLONG, Sep 30: Lawyers in Meghalaya will resume their agitation from Thursday by abstaining from judicial work over the continued appearance o

Nurse recruitment frozen, inquiry ordered in WKH

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The West Khasi Hills District Administration on Wednesday froze the recruitment of Staff Nurses for the Maternal and Child Heal

Government Cuts Windfall Tax On Diesel, ATF Exports; Duty On Petrol Unchanged

The rate of special additional excise duty (SAED) along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel has now been reduced to Rs 16 per l

VPP delegation faces stand-off at DC

SHILLONG, Sep 30: A VPP State Youth Wing delegation led by Nongstoin MDC Dr Juristman Iawphniaw faced a tense standoff with security personnel ou

Govt open to fresh inspection of Umling and Ratacherra centres

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Meghalaya Government has left the door open for a fresh inspection of the proposed facilitation centres at Umling and Ratac

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check new rates here

State-owned oil marketing companies have increased the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders from today (October 1), raising costs for busines

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp After Being Dropped from Nations League Start

Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhagen on Wednesday but left abruptly after Jesus's press conferen

Cops collecting Rs 200-500 from trucks on Shillong bypass: KSU

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday alleged that police personnel were collecting Rs 200 to Rs 500 from trucks along th

Morning Brief Podcast: ECI: Who controls India's voter list?

Elon Musk to Co-Lead US Project on Future of Warfare

The project will operate under the supervision of the department's Chief Technology Officer, Emil Michael

Might as well disband you: SC slams UP police for cover-up job

Indian flydubai pilot stable after Saudi flight incident

Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was in stable condition after being injured during an incident aboard a flight that was diverted to

Best of BS Opinion: After trade policy clashes, is a capital war imminent?

From India's narrowing demographic window and Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns to capital-flow risks, Carrefour's return and AI's social costs, tod

More than 50 garment workers and GATWU president detained in Bengaluru protest over PF withdrawal rules

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Trump says flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft

The pilot who staved off the attempt to crash the aircraft has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, and hailed a hero by Benjam

Kerala HC directs State to decide on appointment of expert panel to probe alleged irregularities in digital re-survey

A petition by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath had alleged that irregularities in the digital survey equipment tenders had caused a loss of

Pahalgam massacre mastermind Musa killed; entire LeT commander group wiped out