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Omar cabinet expansion ends speculation, sparks discontent

With the latest expansion, the Council of Ministers now has nine members, including the Chief Minister.

Voters in Israel Seek Peace and Democracy in 26th Knesset Elections

In the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli voters express hope for peace and confidence in democracy amid significant political changes. Voters in Is

Netanyahus rival Eisenkot urges voters to unseat worst govt in Israeli history

I call on all citizens of Israel to go vote, not to buckle under the heat or the disruptions, to stick to the mission: to replace tonight the wor

Aavin Hikes Prices of Ghee, Butter, and Milk By-Products Across TN

The revised rates for a total of 67 Aavin products were set to come into effect across the state starting October 28

Guntur Collector directs officials to safeguard election materials

Inspecting the strong room and election material distribution centre, Saikanth Varma stresses the need for smooth vehicle movement at the recepti

Air India Unveils New Amenities Blending Luxury with Indias Artistic Heritage

The new collection brings together contemporary luxury and India's rich artistic heritage.

Nobel committee says Venezuela needs democratic change despite Maria Machados return

The Norwegian committee awards the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, and last year gave the nod to Maria Machado for her work promoting democratic r

AI Will Shift Focus From Spectacle to Storytelling: Rajiv Chilaka

Chilaka, founder of Green Gold Animations and the creator of Chhota Bheem, joins DC Conversations to talk about his journey from software enginee

Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL's Petro Resid Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PRFCCU) project at its Mumbai refinery

Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL's Petro Resid Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PRFCCU) project at its Mumbai refinery

Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Battle Crown, Shining Dwan and Pledge shine

Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Battle Crown, Shining Dwan and Pledge shine

CM Vijay to chair T.N. Cabinet meeting on October 29

Several key policy decisions are expected to be taken

CM Vijay to chair T.N. Cabinet meeting on October 29

Several key policy decisions are expected to be taken

India must make its defence chips end-to-end, say scientists

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, V.K. Saraswat, A. Sivathanu Pillai and Deleep Nair warn that imported chips leave network-centric weapons vuln

Filmmaker who made an entire movie alone, played 500 characters

Imagine making an entire movie without a film crew, acting in multiple roles, handling the camera, editing scenes and creating visual effects you

Top news of the day: India invites Pakistan Minister for SCO Dialogue, first since 2023; Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a divisive religious war song, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Top news of the day: India invites Pakistan Minister for SCO Dialogue, first since 2023; Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a divisive religious war song, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Akasa Air to shift Mumbai-Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: Akasa Air and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Monday announced a phased transition of the domestic carriers Mumbai-Jeddah operations

DPDP Act Under Supreme Court Scrutiny: 21 Media Groups Challenge India

The DNPA argues that the DPDP Act, 2023, lacks a specific journalistic exemption and could affect investigative reporting and confidential source

EC orders transfer of some categories of officers linked to polls in five states

The Election Commission has directed the transfer of certain election-related officers in five states. This decision is part of ensuring fair pla

El Nino ramping up into a very strong' weather event as index surges to 18-year high

Nino3.4 index highest since 2008 as of October 25, while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is underway, says Australian Met body

India has engineers, but needs more chip-ready ones

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, industry and government agree the shortage is of industry-ready talent and exposure, and that success should b

India Must Boost Scientific Infrastructure for Global Research, Says Nobel Laureate Joachim Frank

Nobel laureate Joachim Frank emphasizes the need for India to enhance its scientific infrastructure to lead in global research. India Must Boost

Bengaluru: Ashoka flags Rs 112.99-cr lapse in garbage tender

Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has called for a Lokayukta investigation into alleged irregularities in the Greater Bengaluru

India Committed to Global Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction: Dr P.K. Mishra

Prime Ministers Principal Secretary, Dr P.K. Mishra, has strongly advocated for a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach toward disaster risk

'Baap re baap': From movies to politics, the 'baap' hold on many a discourse

Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks in Patna about PM Modi invoked the culturally significant term 'baap'. This term has historical roots in Hind

Assam approves 12% reservation for former Agniveers

Annual recruitment drive to begin in 2027, says hief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Possible Neolithic age grinding grooves found in Salem

Tobacco use disparities persist despite declining consumption in India, US: Study

The analysis found that while tobacco products differed between the two countries, social and geographical inequalities remained common challenge

NCPAs Connections India Brings Young Theatre-Makers to the Stage in Bengaluru

The festival features contemporary plays that explore themes such as friendship, identity, grief, climate change, social inequality and the choic

One dead, four others missing in Gabon oil rig disaster

Rescuers were still searching for four other people lost in the disaster, which struck as the Prospector 5 platform off the coast of Mayumba in t

A little bit of Britain in Hyderabad: Visit this Nanakramguda spot

While Hyderabads culinary landscape has exploded in recent years with third-wave coffee shops, artisanal bakeries, and modern European bistros, t

BRICS Forum condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses concern on West Asia crisis

The Forum stated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved

2 Houthi missiles downed, alerts issued across Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Civil Defence issued warning alerts on Tuesday, October 27, across several regions, including the capital Riyadh, Al-Kharj,

Lula killed the Donroe Doctrine

The Brazil election results have laid bare the contradictions in the US Shield of the Americas strategy

India climate-tech funding may reach USD 1.9 billion in 2026 as growth capital expands: Report

India's climate-tech and deep-tech sectors could see fresh investment opportunities in 2027 as domestic growth funds expand, government-backed fi

Rs 3.93 Cr Cyber Heist Busted: Delhi Police Arrest 7 Across Rajasthan

In a major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud network, arresting seven indiv

UK watchdog says Reform's Tice breached parliament rules over Israel trip declaration

Reform UK deputy

Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include the country itself. He also mentioned th

91Springboard to add 8,000 seats across 3.6 lakh sq ft in five new hubs

The workspace provider is expanding across Chennai, MMR and NCR, with plans to strengthen its presence in key markets before accelerating its ent

Construction of barrage across the Cauvery at Nanjai Pugalur will be completed by December

Chhath Puja Rush: Special Trains Slap 1.5x Fare Surge as Migrants Scramble for Seats Home

U.P. Cabinet clears 1,947-cr textile park project, seven water-sewerage schemes in Lucknow, Varanasi

It also cleared expenditure proposals for seven drinking water and sewerage projects across Lucknow and Varanasi

Karnataka voter count drop by one crore after SIR; women outnumber men

The earlier roll contained 5.54 crore names, and the ECI enumerators have found about 99.32 lakh voters to be in the ASDD category meaning they a

BP Singh, Creator of CID, Aahat, Dies at 77; Industry Pays Tribute

Veteran director-producer and FTII alumnus leaves behind a lasting legacy in Indian crime and horror television.

PM Modi inaugurates Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

HCLTech expands Climate Action Grant to 24 countries, to give $1.25 million to four NPOs

The company launched the HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas in 2023 to support locally relevant solutions to pressing climate and e

Saudi Arabia offered USD 1 bn to Houthis to stop attacks: Report

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Iran to allegedly broker a deal with the Iranian-backed Houthis by offering USD 1 billion

HC asks ex-finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in podcast

Delhi High Court issued a directive to Subhash Garg to mute certain derogatory remarks made during a podcast. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey filed a defa

In 2025 Poundland sold to Gordon Brothers at 1, now the UK discount retailer is staring at insolvency

Poundland may soon face insolvency, with the potential loss of approximately 600 UK stores and over 10,000 jobs. The crisis unfolds as major owne

India to criminalise doping supply chains to boost bid to host Olympics

India has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of offenders for three consecutive years, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing the

Who is People's Sexiest Man Alive 2026? How People magazine chooses its winner, the criteria it considers and what goes into the selection process

Who is the sexiest man alive in 2026? Noah Wyle has been named People magazines Sexiest Man Alive 2026, but how does the magazine choose its winn

Agri GNPA Likely To Touch Rs 2 Lakh Cr By March 2028

The GNPA ratio of agriculture loans at scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) stood at 5.11% in June 2026, the highest among major sectors. Agricultur

India must build semiconductor capabilities beyond chip design, says DG of Semiconductor Laboratory

Kamaljeet Singh flags foreign dependence on critical inputs; calls for stronger R&D, manufacturing infrastructure and specialised skills

9 Jail Personnel Suspended After 17 Inmates Escape Tamil Nadu Jail; 13 Arrested Using Drone Surveillance

Nine prison personnel have been suspended after 17 inmates escaped from Tamil Nadus Theni sub-jail, prompting a multi-district search operation,

Merck drug extends survival in endometrial cancer trial, wins U.S. priority review

The drug delivers a cancer-killing payload to cells that carry a protein common in endometrial tumours

Merck drug extends survival in endometrial cancer trial, wins U.S. priority review

The drug delivers a cancer-killing payload to cells that carry a protein common in endometrial tumours

Iran says oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of entering a prohibited

Telangana NSUI leader Bhargav Deshpande joins BRS

Hyderabad: Former National Students Union of India (NSUI) president Bhargav Deshpande joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Hyderabad on Oct

US accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports; domestic refining to hit 300 MMTPA by 2030, says Hardeep Singh Puri

India secures nearly 67 per cent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and is quickly diversifying its procurement

Delhi Police Uncovers Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gokalpuri, Three Arrested

Delhi Police raided an illegal firecracker factory in Gokalpuri, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of explosives. Delhi Po

Penn scientists tracked fruit flies in outdoor cages for four months; seasonal shifts were linked to genetic changes across more than 60% of the genome

In an intriguing four-month investigation conducted in Philadelphias experimental orchard, researchers studied Drosophila melanogaster fruit flie

Deepfakes, Unrelated Visuals Linked To Recent India-China Clashes In Arunachal

BOOM found that two of the videos were old and one video was a deepfake.

Why build data centres when drinking water is scarce? HRF asks govt

Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) urged the Revanth Reddy government to suspend artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, owing to the sev

Noah Wyle is People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, dethroning Jonathan Bailey

Hollywood actor Noah Wyle, best known for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has been named PEOPLE magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. The 55-year-old

After 5 Killed At Guwahati Hotel, CCTV Shows Man Being Shot At Point-Blank

According to police, the incident was triggered by a dispute between the hotel owner and the person who had taken it on lease.

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Law Officer Appointment Rules 2026

Women take the wheel of pink e-autos in coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru: A women-focused transport initiative is opening up new livelihood opportunities in Dakshina Kannada, where pink electric autorickshaws

SoFi stock price jumps over 10 per cent after SoFi Technologies Inc Q3 earnings report beats Wall Street estimates, check revenue forecast

SoFi earnings: SoFi Technologies Inc's adjusted net revenue surged 44 per cent to a record $1.4 billion in the third quarter, beating expectation

'Bound to be some tamasha': Sonia Gandhi on upcoming memoir, says 'now it's my turn to tell my story'

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday (October 26) said she decided to write her upcoming biography, Belonging:

'You still can't get 50 off 12': Yuvraj Singh teases Abhishek Sharma after match-winning ton against New Zealand

Abhishek produced a breathtaking 113 off 38 balls, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a quick-fire 45 off 19 deliveries as India chased

Putin warns against excluding Russia from gas market, hints at Arctic deal with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of maintaining Russia's presence in the global gas market. He mentioned exploring

Iran says supreme leader met with security chief over Hormuz

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, recently met with security chief Mohsen Rezaei to discuss important regional security. They fo

'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend': 5 things to know about the new film bringing India

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman have collabor

Norway PM says allies, partners were informed ahead of Putin call

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Tuesday that all partners and allied nations were informed in advance of a Finnish-Norwegian ph

Santragachi-Khatipura Express Launched With 5 Key Halts in DDU Division

Senior Officer Attacked Near Gate No. 1, Suspect Arrested

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, inve

India needs $500 bn by 2030 to decarbonise key sectors: CEEW report

A CEEW-GFC and Tata Sons report says $10 billion in catalytic capital could mobilise $50 billion in blended finance to support India's transition

Magazine: How Shubham Shevade turned a Maharashtra village into a dazzling Marathi indie

The debutant writer-director opens about returning from Los Angeles to India to tell his own stories, how the unconventional structure of Magazin

Sink the idea: Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worry

Light pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep disturba

No US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri

The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20 per cent.

'India Under No Pressure To Stop Buying Russian Oil': Minister Hardeep Puri

I have never felt any pressure, Hardeep Singh Puri said during an interaction at the 29th Energy Technology and Innovation Meet which began here

Foreign Investors pull out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, as rising crude oil prices, escalating

FOREX-Dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings, steadier stocks stall safe haven play

The dollar nudged higher against the euro, yen

Madras Regiment celebrates Infantry Day at Wellington

Over 32,000 trees to be axed for hydropower project ahead of PM Modi's visit: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut shared a letter purportedly issued by a forest official, stating that approval has been granted for the diversion of 233 hectares of

ACC Q2 profit slumps 91% to 93 crore, revenue slips 5.2% to 5,656 crore

Revenue from operations was down 5.24 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5,656 crore in September quarter FY27. Total expenses were up 2.46 per cent at

Cristiano Ronaldo in Line For Portugal Return After Fallout With Coach

Ronaldo abruptly left the Portugal camp on September 30 during the opening qualifiers for the Nations League, before accusing Jesus of breaking h