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TN BESS policy targets 2.5 GW/10 GWh

The policy offers a 10-year waiver of transmission and wheeling charges, subject to approval by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission

Rahul urges people to join

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, October 29, asserted that the opposition INDIA blocs November 1 march is to save democracy,

Bevon Jacobs press conference: IPL experience, India series & more

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs speaks about his experience in the India T20I series, learning from his IPL stint, and adapting to the demands of

Tilak Varma press conference: Indias 3-0 lead, batting approach & more

India batter Tilak Varma addresses the media, discussing Indias dominant 3-0 lead, his approach to batting at No. 5, handling pressure in crunch

Spain's Train Crash Outrage Turns Violent; Clashes Erupt On Streets Amid 'Sanchez Resign' Cries

Spain is facing a wave of anger after a devastating high-speed train collision killed at least 68 people, triggering violent protests in Madrid a

Israelis await election results as difficult choices lie ahead

Jerusalem: Israelis on Thursday, October 29, waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament s

SCR digital life certificate drive from November 1 to 30

Pensioners can submit their annual life certificates through digital process without visiting pension disbursing offices

Five held for bike theft in Hyderabad; four vehicles recovered

Hyderabad: A gang of five members was arrested by the Chandangar Police on Wednesday, October 28, for four cases of bike theft in Hyderabad. Four

Gold rates dip 19 pc in Hyderabad: Is it the right time to buy?

Hyderabad: Gold rates, which reached an all-time high on January 29, 2026, have dipped by over 19 per cent in Hyderabad, driving people into a di

Jharkhand Initiates Termination Proceedings Against 631 Doctors Over Prolonged Absence From Duty

Jharkhand reviews 695 doctors service records as it initiates termination proceedings against 631 over prolonged absence.

How Indian banks are planning to offset Irdai's insurance commission cuts

Irdai has proposed product- and channel-specific caps on insurance commissions, lower expense limits for insurers; banks are exploring mutual fun

AI summit: How AI is reshaping agriculture and gender dynamics in the global south

AI summit: How AI is reshaping agriculture and gender dynamics in the global south

Jio's strong market debut boosts confidence in India's IPO pipeline

With 113 companies cleared to list and another 115 having filed draft papers, Jio's debut could encourage large offerings from firms including Ph

India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a rusted

U.S. judge rejects Trump administrations interference in California midterm vote

Those registered on Californias voter roles must not be deprived of a core right merely because of unfounded allegations stemming from a procedur

Watch: Aerial footage shows collided trains after deadly crash in Spain

Watch: Aerial footage shows collided trains after deadly crash in Spain

Donald Trump floats proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait. Speaking to a cheering

US Midterms: Why Are These Elections So Important?

On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections. These won't decide who gets to sit in the White House; instead, America

Tamil YouTube cooking channels subscribers cross 1 crore

Tamil YouTube channel took Chinna Veeramangalam village to global audience

Vessel reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz, crew status unknown, UKMTO says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Thursday of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khas

Taiwan flags 'obvious' threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the

Beyond vote chori, Congress needs a broader strategy to take on Modi government

Congress and the wider Opposition bloc may need to recalibrate their strategy on the alleged vote chori campaign, which has overshadowed issues t

Beyond vote chori, Congress needs a broader strategy to take on Modi government

Congress and the wider Opposition bloc may need to recalibrate their strategy on the alleged vote chori campaign, which has overshadowed issues t

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Delhi to bar non-BS-VI vehicles from outside city from Nov 1 as pollution curbs kick in

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Capital will begin restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not co

US Fed voting pattern points to growing consensus on December rate hike: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 per cent, along with two dis

Esha Deol reacts to Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini being trolled on social media for their tone with paps

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Esha Deol has spoken out against the disrespectful treatment of Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini and other v

What is Hyrox? The fitness sport eyeing Olympic and Paralympic recognition

A conventional Hyrox race consists of eight one-kilometre running segments, each followed by a workout station

Russia says it downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its air defences had downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. (Reporting by

Amit Shah Assures Aid to AP, Puducherry, Odisha, Chhattisgarh amid Cyclone Arnab

The Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) will soon be sent to assess the impact and further assistance required: Amit Shah

Saquon Barkley Net Worth In 2026: The Money Behind A Super Bowl Champion Running Back

Saquon Barkley has earned roughly $80 million in NFL salary across nine seasons, added a two-year, $41.2 million extension after the Eagles won S

Why The Miami Heat May Not Be Able To Afford Kyrie Irving As Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder

Kyrie Irving is on the Heats radar, but Shams Charania says Miami may not have the assets to get a deal done. Irving also returned home as the Ma

Jantar Mantar to Host India Biennale 2026 After Protest Site Denotification

Historic Delhi observatory, known for hosting demonstrations on social and political issues, joins the list of venues for a major international a

Why is PM not speaking on stealing of democracy? asks Congress's Gaurav Gogoi, questions Modis remarks on MLC elections

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on MLC elections, asking why he was not speaking on

Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Share What Makes Diwali In Abu Dhabi Special

Abu Dhabi brings the warmth of Diwali to life, with festive dining, shopping and experiences that bring generations together. For Ranveer Singh a

Cyclone Arnab Weakens Into Deep Depression; Andhra Announces

Cyclone Arnab weakened after crossing Andhra Pradesh, leaving deaths, infrastructure damage and crop losses as the state begins relief and restor

Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria mourn activist Dolores Huerta: Will be an enormous void without her

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Jane Fonda and Eva Longoria have paid tributes to legendary civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, re

Adani group stocks jump up to 3%, add Rs 23,000 crore to total m-cap. Whats behind the surge?

Adani Group stocks rose on Thursday, adding Rs 23,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, as Q2 results and bullish brokerage calls li

Karwa Chauth 2026: Women observing fast should avoid these activities, says astrologer

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Women observing the Karwa Chauth fast should avoid activities such as cutting, sewing and using sharp obj

Chennai to repair 678 rain-damaged roads amid mounting complaints of potholes, waterlogging

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain-battered roads across Chennai are set for renovation, with Rs 130.19 crore allocated to repair 678 roa

Council polls: Nagpur seat no longer BJP stronghold, it's our bastion, says Congress winner Abhijeet Wanjari

Abhijeet Wanjari won the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency seat against Sudhakar Kohale from the BJP. The election results were declared af

Trying to cover: Gaurav Gogoi slams ruling party over electoral integrity as opposition leaders arrive at Kharge's residence

Opposition leaders have begun arriving at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for a high-level strategy meeting ahead of the I

GCC to Conduct Special Door-to-Door E-waste Collection Drive on Oct. 31

The civic body has urged residents not to mix e-waste with regular household garbage during the special drive

'Never practised penalties': Maresca after City survive Brighton scare in shootout

Digital Desk | Manchester, Oct 29 (IANS) Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on his players for surviving the Brighton scare on pe

Opposition leaders, activists urge SEC to delay Bengal civic polls till SSR to enrol voters is complete

Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time Today: Check city-wise timings for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities

Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time: Celebrated by married women, Karwa Chauth involves a day-long fast until the moon appears. The rituals commence early

India Ready to Share Battle-Tested Anti-Terror Expertise with ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that a major example of India's approach against terrorism was last year's Operation Sindoor

Buffalo Bills Spencer Brown Reveals What It Took To Get Through Back Injury

Buffalo Bills tackle Spencer Brown revealed how he managed his back injury to play against the Las Vegas Raiders. His latest practice absence rai

Ukrainian drone debris falls on industrial site in Russian city of Sterlitamak, mayor says

Debris from downed

Taxonomic chauvinism rife in ecological literature

For instance, even though birds and mammals comprise less than1 per cent of , they dominate both conservation and research efforts, find two stud

Old rice stocks dominate inventories, prices cannot be increased abnormally: Telangana officials to millers

Telangana Civil Supplies Dept officials cautioned of legal consequences for creating artificial scarcity or engaging in illegal hoarding

Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?

Having cost Leeds United an 'eye-watering' fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.

Meeting of BJP General Secretaries underway in Delhi under Nitin Nabin's chairmanship

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A key meeting of the BJP's National General Secretaries began on Thursday under the chairmanship of party

Pete Hegseth removes top Pentagon planning officer as US mulls fresh strike on Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has fired one of Pentagon

Bigg Boss 20: ScoutOP, Love Gill

Mumbai: Things inside the Bigg Boss 20 house are getting intense, with ScoutOP and Love Gill grabbing attention for the past two weeks over their

Cyclone Arnab: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CMs of affected states, assures all support

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh following Cyclone Arnab, assuri

UP MLC result: SP wins Varanasi, calls it 'reflection' of upcoming Assembly elections 2027

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP), after securing five seats in the latest Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council electio

CCPA Fines Shangri-La Eros Delhi

The consumer watchdog ruled that service charges must be voluntary, while the hotel said it discontinued them across all services from October 1,

Karnataka CM, Union Ministers pay tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar on fifth death anniversary

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS)Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H. D. Kumaraswamy, Leader of the

'2026 resembles 1991': CEA Nageswaran says India is at a critical economic inflection point

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasized that 2025-26 could be a significant inflection point for India's economy. He mentioned the

Restaurant Week India 2026: Participating Kolkata restaurants, menus and prices

After its April pilot, Restaurant Week India returns with over 100 restaurants across 15-plus cities. In Kolkata, seven establishments are servin

Why Is Paul Heyman Unmarried? WWE Hall Of Famer Finally Reveals His Real Reason

WWE legend Paul Heyman has called marriage a rap during an interview with Graham Bensinger. He explained why legal obligations and prenuptial ag

In blow to BJP in Fadnavis bastion, Cong wins Nagpur MLC seat

The Congress candidate's victory in the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency marks a significant upset for the BJP in the Maharashtra Legislat

Ryback Shares Heartbreaking Update After His Dog's Medical Emergency

Former WWE star Ryback has asked for prayers after his dog Popcorn suffered a medical emergency. Tests raised concerns about two ruptured discs a

Naseeruddin Shah Calls Himself Dimagi Naxal, Kiren Rijiju Labels Actor Dangerous Urban Naxal

Naseeruddin Shah backs Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting for union polls and calls himself a Dimagi Naxal. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hit

Who Are Jalen Slawsons Parents? Meet Tom Slawson, The Citadel Star Behind The NBA Forward

Know about his father Tom Slawson, a Citadel Hall of Famer with 1,408 points, his mother Karen, and the family members who shaped the Pacers forw

How To Watch Green Bay Packers Vs. Carolina Panthers On Thursday Night Football: Prime Video, Kickoff Time And Live Stream

The Green Bay Packers host the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with pre

Telangana Governor seeks mandatory anti-drug pledge for admissions

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday, October 28, sought a mandatory anti-drug pledge for students before admission to c

Election of money, should be stopped: Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on MLC polls in graduates

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Thursday called for an end to MLC elections held in graduates

North Korea's Kim may have conveyed position on US talks during China trip, Yonhap says

South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have conveyed his position on possible US-North Korea talks du

Cyclone Arnab Moves Northwest, To Weaken By Midnight: IMD

Cyclonic Storm Arnab, which weakened from a severe cyclonic storm, was centred over coastal Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining westcentral Bay of B

Cyclone Arnab batters east coast: 5 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 17 Odisha districts affected

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday, claiming five lives in north Andhra Pradesh and leaving 17 dis

Restore previous elected govt in West Bengal, says TMCs Abhishek Banerjee after SCs SIR observations

The Supreme Court said it has not yet adjudicated the legality of the ECIs use of the logical discrepancy category to scrutinise voters' details

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble as Alphabet earnings miss drags Wall St futures lower

Shares traded erratically in Asia on Thursday as AI-related earnings

Sacha Baron Cohen: Ali G: Who Iz I? is the wildest, craziest movie I've ever made

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PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 407.56-crore Banas Dairy projects, lay foundation stone for two Bio-CNG plants tomorrow

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three Banas Dairy projects worth a combined Rs 407.56 cror

Gujarat widens CM fellowship programme to plug gaps in delivery of schemes

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government has increased the number of fellows under its 'Sardar Patel Good Governance CM F

OBITUARY-Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, elder statesman of Mexican left, dies at 92

Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, an icon of the Mexican left who took up the banner of the disenfranchised

Trump Targets China on Visas, Genomics and Campuses

The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Beijing, targeting Chinese travel, genomics companies and university centres.reports Asian Li

Education Varsity Registrar In-Charge Replaced Following Allegations of Irregularities

According to an official notification issued on October 26, Dr. K. Rajasekaran was relieved of the post of registrar in-charge and Prof. M. Kanma

Silver Futures Fall Rs 673 to Rs 1.93 Lakh per Kg

Silver prices on MCX declined 0.35% to Rs 1,93,652 per kg as traders reduced their positions, while global prices also slipped.

NSE revenue growth may accelerate to 15% annually through FY29: Jefferies

The National Stock Exchange of India

Maoists are defeated, but arms cache and crores of money unaccounted for: LWE researcher

Book titled Indias Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency was launched in Hyderabad

Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazils true leader after fleeing to U.S.

I am the elected president, and the criminals who stole Brazils election are part of a criminal organization that has established a tyranny, Flav

Jefferies initiates coverage on NSE with Buy; heres why it sees fresh growth potential

Jefferies has initiated coverage on NSE with a

UP govt bars those advocating violent regime change from govt jobs

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct

Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker

JohnTernus took the stage at an Apple event in Los Angeles and showed a MacBook Pro model with an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display

Akash Banerjee Under Fire Over

YouTuber Akash Banerjee has come under criticism following his commentary on the protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project i