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Nellore Officials Told To Curb Price Rise Ahead Of Dasara

Reviewing rice prices and stocks at Rythu Bazaars, the joint collector directed marketing officials to ensure that rice, onions and red gram (tur

Collector Opts For Govt Hospital, Sets An Example

Bhupalpally collector Rahul Sharma chose government healthcare for treatment of a fractured leg and underwent an X-ray to monitor his recovery.

Congress MP Accuses Government of Police Brutality During NSUI Protests

Congress MP JB Mathur claims police violence against youth during protests is directed by Home Minister Amit Shah, undermining democracy. Congres

DC Edit | Match RBI Moves With Long-Term Fiscal Reform

Forex curbs may steady markets, but inflation and fiscal risks remain.

KTR accuses Congress of weakening SCCL

Watch: Why is Tamil Nadu forced to buy emergency power at record prices?

Tamil Nadu is purchasing electricity at over 30 per unit to meet record power demand.

Applications For Indiramma Towers Phase 2 Soon: Ponguleti

Telangana will soon invite applications for the second phase of Indiramma Towers in Hyderabad CURE, offering housing to eligible urban poor resid

CBI Arrests Executive Director of Munition India and Two Others in Bribery Case

The CBI has arrested three individuals, including the Executive Director of Munition India, in a bribery case involving government contracts. CBI

Rahul, Revanth rise to the occasion again, thwart Karnatakas victory push

The two young Andhra batters come to teams rescue a second time; veteran Karun Nair bails out the visiting side after an early wobble

CMFRIs STI hub helps set up 84 micro-enterprises in eight districts

Initiative directly benefits 469 people, including 220 women and six transpersons; household incomes of beneficiaries rise by 30% to 35%, accordi

Indias Largest IPO: Jio Platforms sets 1,065-1,119 price band, below street estimates

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each

Three rebel SP MLAs join BJP at event in Uttar Pradeshs Amethi

Even after years of waiting, they received nothing more than a membership slip, Akhilesh said

Joint Survey of 185 Acres of Defence Land From Oct. 22

A comprehensive report would be submitted to the government after the survey.

Pujo Food Is a Taste of Home

Kolkata-born home chef Ushri Guruji on the memories, family recipes and authentic flavours that make Bengali Pujo food an enduring celebration of

Riyadh airport attack: 2 Indians remain in ICU, flights suspended

Two Indian nationals injured in the Saturday, October 10, attack on Riyadh airport remain in intensive care, while flight operations at King Khal

Karnataka polls: Show Sringeri counting records, SC tells ECI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 14, took a stern view of the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) inability to trace the video

Fever camps held in Madurai city; fogging intensified; civic body appeals to residents to keep surroundings dry and clean

IDBI Bank stake sale to push MCR receipts beyond 90,000 crore, providing fiscal relief

This mop up will provide relief to government finances at a time when collections from excise are set to be down while expenditure on subsidy and

BJP Mahila Morcha approaches NCW over sexual harassment case against Congress MP

The delegation submitted a memorandum to NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar seeking action against former JNU professor Akoijam, over complaints fil

Bathukamma Symbolises Cultural Glory Of State: Anand

Bathukamma festival is a symbol of Telanganas culture and traditions, said DGP C.V. Anand

Chhattisgarh to Host First International Womens Cricket Match, Chief Minister Expresses Delight

Chhattisgarh will witness its first international womens cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, a historic moment for the states sports scene.

Pakistan Parliament imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: The Parliament of Pakistan on Wednesday, October 14, passed resolutions endorsing the emergency imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, days af

Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Elections 2026: 128 Nomination Papers Rejected in Udaipur

Udaipur, October 14, 2026: A total of 27 nomination papers for Zila Parishad member seats and 101 for Panchayat Samiti member seats were rejected

Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile lau

MFI constitute the largest share of lending portfolio in June 2026

This share stayed at around 36% to 38% between June 2022 to June 2025, making this the most significant increase in five years

ISL: Boulis brace helps Punjab edge Odisha

Questions over publicly unavailable prohibitoryorders amid Delhi protest detentions

Delhi Police claim hoardings put up and announcements being made informing people about curbs; petition in Supreme Court alleges police mischievo

Watch: SIR protest: Rahul Gandhi, Oppn leaders condemn CJP leaders arrest | Above the Fold | Oct 14, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke announces Lehra Do Tiranga gathering after Ranka, Das sent to judicial custody

Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Proposal to Honor Prime Minister Modi on 25 Years of Service

The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a proposal to honor PM Modi for his 25 years of service, highlighting key achievements during his tenure. Raja

Man stabbed in cinema theatre parking lot succumbs to injuries, two arrested

Aluva DySP Baiju Paulose to investigate Nedumbassery car accident case

State Excise Commissioner suspends the licences of three bars in Ernakulam on the charge of serving liquor to the accused aged under 23

Review Govtsdecision to sell majority stake in IDBI Bank: Employees union

The Forum seeks suspension offurther steps towards transferring ownership and management control of IDBI Bank to the foreign entity

CCEA approves strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank, govt & LIC to get over 52,000 crore

The government is offloading 30.48 per cent of its stake and expected to get over 26,500 crore, while LIC to sell 30.24 per cent and likely to ge

UNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24

It will carry out inspection with focus on conservation and management of heritage monuments

Accused wife faces public wrath during evidence collection

DGCA to investigate hijack alarm scare on Air India flight

According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the

Odisha Sub-Inspector Exam Paper Leak: ED Raids 12 Locations, Three Companies Under Scrutiny

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids in connection with the Odisha sub-inspector exam paper leak, uncovering significant evidence. Odi

Salman Khan Opens Up on Serious Health Battles, Multiple Injuries, and Physical Toll on Koffee With Karan Season 9

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a candid appearance as the first guest on the premiere of Koffee With Karan Season 9, opening up about the r

TN Revenue Augmentation Committee held its fifth meeting on Wednesday

The Committee presented its work to Secretaries and HoDs of various departments as part of this meeting

CBI arrests Munitions India official, SMPP CEO over alleged leak of defence contract information

Searches across four cities yielded cash and documents as investigators examined alleged bribery and unauthorised disclosures linked to ammunitio

Rs 1.64 lakh crore paid to people in 3 years: Telangana Dy CM

Nagarkurnool:The Telangana government has transferred Rs 1,64,431 crore directly into peoples bank accounts through welfare schemes over the past

Rajasthan Weather: Light Rain in Barmer, Thunderstorm Alert for 15 Cities on October 15

Jaipur, October 14, 2026: The impact of a western disturbance brought light rain to Barmer and some other cities in Rajasthan on Wednesday. Howev

Notification issued for 2,721 teacher posts through DSC-2026

Visit the official website, https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, for brief notification issued by the Director of School Education

Kerala HC denies temporary stay on toll collection at Nattika Fee Plaza

The court reiterated its order in another PIL filed by former MP T.N. Prathapan challenging the same toll collection

Palmyrah seed planting drive gets under way in Tiruchi under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

The target set for Tiruchi district for 2026 -2027 is planting of four lakh palmyrah seedlings involving Forest and other government department

HDB Financial Services PAT up 34.5% to 780 crore in Q2

The increase is largely attributed to a 15.6 per cent increase in the net interest income to 2,534 crore in the reporting quarter, compared with

Fairfax faces CSB conundrum after winning IDBI Bank bid; Merger emerges as likely route

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves 10955230 Canada Inc. as the strategic buyer in the restructuring of IDBI Bank

Anish Gawande warns of larger protests after CJP leaders are sent to five-day judicial custody

Protests against SIR and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation continued in Delhi for a fifth day, with SFI, DYFI and Youth Congress members

Meghalayas Chief Minister Advocates for Sustainable Mining Practices

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma emphasizes sustainable mining in Meghalaya, highlighting its economic benefits and community development. Meghalayas

Sudha Pillai panel submits report on KIIFB

The terms of reference of the panel included recommending measures for restructuring KIIFB, redeploying its institutional capacities within the g

Accenture, Workday join hands to help businesses deploy AI agents faster

The collaboration will combine engineering expertise and enterprise AI capabilities, with insights from real-world deployments feeding into futur

Supreme Court likely to hear Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders plea against ECIs SIR decisions tomorrow

The Supreme Court is likely to hear a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commissions decisio

MRPL Q2s registers PAT at 1,881, up by 194%

The company informed stock exchanges that the board of directors of MRPL on Wednesday approved the companys standalone and consolidated financial

Shoes that grow with kids: Aretto eyes Rs 100 crore revenue by FY27

The children's footwear brand, backed by Peak XV Surge and Veltis Capital, plans to cross 100 retail touchpoints and expand internationally while

President Droupadi Murmu worships at Goddess Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

She will inaugurate SARAS Mela in Vijayawada on October 15 and have lunch with members of SHGs and Lakhpati Didis

Google DeepMinds Hassabis calls AI hacks early warning shots

Demis Hassabis said there was a lot of work to do to adopt the kind of best practices that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use

Nine large banks engaged in so-called debanking, says US regulator

A representative for Wells Fargo declined to comment. Spokespeople for the other firms didn't immediately respond to requests for comment

Child among 6 killed in small plane crash in Wisconsin; FAA, NTSB probe underway

Six individuals lost their lives, including a child, after a plane crash in Wisconsin Dells. The small Piper PA-46 was travelling from Kenosha to

Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs in biggest layoff round since 2022: Report

The company employed about 16,000 people at the end of last year, more than half of whom work in the US

Use-case-based regulation is the right approach for AI: Sriram Raghavan, IBM Software GM

Sriram Raghavan, General Manager, IBM Software, India and Software Innovation Lab pushes case-to-case regulatory framework for AI and AI agents i

India working to rebuild ties with China but last word yet to be scripted: Goyal

Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said

Prime accused in major inter-State investment fraud case arrested in Adilabad

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea seeking suspension of SIR tomorrow

The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA bloc lea

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and his son Neville have filed caveats in city courts in the row surrounding Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, sour

Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai interim zone of influence case to November 11

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, they will go through the report filed by Tamil Nadu State Wetlands Au

Kolkata High Court Orders Removal of Old EVM Data Ahead of Local Elections

The Kolkata High Court has directed the West Bengal Election Commission to delete old EVM data in preparation for upcoming urban body elections.

Biocon gets launch clarity for breast cancer biosimilar after Genentech deal

The company is targeting the first quarter of 2027 for launches in the European Union and the UK, followed by the US in the third quarter of 2028

State government reclaims 281 hectares of unused land from BHEL, plans industrial park

Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43% to $2.95 billion in September

India's gem and jewellery exports grew by 9.43 per cent year-on-year in September to USD 2.95 billion (Rs 28,157.55 crore) despite an uncertain g

Revanth Reddy Assures UK Investors of Policy Stability, Skilled Workforce

Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, innovation, education and culture following the signing of the India-UK C

IDBI employees' forum seeks review of stake sale, flags valuation concerns

The IDBI employees' forum sought a halt to the proposed sale and disclosure of valuation details, while the government said employees' service co

Prices Of Foreign Liquor Brands Hiked

Telangana has raised the maximum retail prices of 352 foreign liquor brands by 30 to 100 per bottle, with the revised rates taking effect across

In Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle, Yadav Transfers 11 District Collects, Appoints His Principal Secretary

Another significant development is the appointment of senior IAS officer Sukhvir Singh: Reports

Navratri 2026 Day 5 Colour: Maa Skandamata, puja vidhi, bhog, fasting foods, mantra and wishes to share on WhatsApp

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 5: On October 15, 2026, Navratri Day 5 will honor Maa Skandamata. Devotees will don vibrant yellow attire to reflect j

Rubio in India from October 18: energy, investment in focus as trade talks drag on

He will meet Jaishankar, senior officials and business leaders; immediate breakthrough in trade deal unlikely, say sources

Bengali and Gujarati communities in Bengaluru gear up to host Durga Puja, Dandiya in grandeur

MADITSSIA to conduct 3-day Ayush expo from Oct 16

Jagan attends marriage of YSRCPs State leader in Bhogapuram

22-year-old loses over 2 lakh to fraudster posing as escort service provider

New FIR Against Azam Khan Over Varsity Funds

Uttar Pradesh police have registered a fresh FIR against jailed Samajwadi Party leader: NEW DELHIReports

Groww Q2 profit rises 54% to 725 crore as revenue mix diversifies

Groww has been working to reduce its dependence on equity derivatives by expanding its presence across other business segments, including commodi

Inmate Commits Suicide at Patiala Jail During Rehabilitation Treatment

A Patiala inmate undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center reportedly took his own life. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. I

West Bengal offers 5,000 and 50 kg rice to families hit by tea garden closures

The festive package will cover workers aged below 60, while the state government also plans to reopen 21 closed tea gardens

Alternative accommodation gains ground among Indian travellers: Report

A Booking.com and VIDEC report projects India's alternative accommodation gross booking value to reach $4.7 billion by FY29, with business travel

Letters to the Editor dated 14 October, 2026

Velammal to organise an awareness run on December 6; brochure released

Hyderabad Hosts Training Programme For Animal Keepers From South India Zoos

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad launched a three-day training programme for 35 animal keepers from five southern states, focusing on animal ca

IIT-B student death case: Around 30 detained over protest outside Powai campus; delegation submits letter to director

The director said I dont see caste, a student representative said, adding that the delegation expressed its lack of confidence in the institutes

Scimplify raises $25 million in a strategic funding round led by Hitachi Ventures

Scimplify will build physical processing capabilities in the US while simultaneously qualifying American manufacturing partners that can support

Supreme Court Declines Asarams Bail Plea, Schedules Appeal Hearing

The court separately agreed to hear his appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's decision upholding his conviction in the Jodhpur case after he