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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Opposition, saying it had turned into Avrodh Paksh (obstructive force) rather than Virodh Paksh (opposing group), underscoring that the country needs to stay united. He was addressing a gathering at the Parade Ground in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is our misfortune that the Opposition has turned into Avrodh Paksh, Modi said. In a veiled refer

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 31: The four-day international conference ECHO ASIA/ECHO INDIA 2026, held from October 8 to 11 at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel, brought together around 1,500 delegates from 20 countries to discuss advances in cardiac imaging and the early detection of heart diseases. The conference brought together cardiologists, doctors and researchers from India and across the world, including the UK, the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.

The US has approved an application from an Indian-American-led firm, ST LNG, to build a deepwater liquefied natural gas (LNG) port off the coast of Texas at a cost of USD 8.2 billion. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced earlier this week that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) fast-tracked the deepwater port licensing process by completing the Final Environmental Impact Statement within 410 days as against five years. India-born Sharad Tak's ST LNG deepwater port will be built appr

Traffic restrictions will be in place across parts of Delhi from 10 am to 5 pm on November 1 in view of an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, police said. Traffic diversions will be enforced at key intersections in central Delhi, including Netaji Subhash Marg T-point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-point, Ajmeri Gate red light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Jhandewalan roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk, depending on the traffic situation, the Delhi Traffic Police said. Commuters are likely to fac

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tributes on the 151st birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said his contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable. He played a historic role in the unification of the country and the establishment of a strong administrative system, she said in a post on X in Hindi. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on this day in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India's struggle for

The BJP on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution to the country's unity and integrity on his birth anniversary, and extended greetings to people on the occasion of National Unity Day. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India and a symbol of national unity and integrity, saying the country's foundation was strengthened by his courage and foresight. With his indomitable courage and foresight, Sardar Sahab unite

Britain and India must move beyond healthcare breakthroughs to ensure innovations benefit patients at scale, UK Health Minister James Frith has said. In an address to the annual 'Westminster Diwali' gathering organised by India Global Forum (IGF) in London this week, the minister in the Department of Health and Social Care highlighted progress over 100 days since the bilateral Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was implemented in mid-July. He identified a gap between scientific di

Freight rates have dropped now compared to September, offering some relief to Indian refiners, but they still constitute a quarter of the cargo cost compared to less than 5 percent prior to the war

Maritime security and Artificial Intelligence will be key priorities for India during its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term, India's envoy to the UN has said. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said on Thursday that technology must make shared maritime commons safer, not more contested. Oceans are the arteries of global commerce, connecting economies, sustaining livelihoods and ensuring food and energy se

Coal India reported a 57 per cent jump in profit after tax for the second quarter ended September 2026 to 6,547 crore

Stocks to watch today: State-owned miner Coal India reported a 57 per cent jump in profit after tax (PAT) to 6,547 crore for Q2 FY27.

The Centre has extended for the third time the deployment of 270 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in Delhi till November 16 in view of the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila this weekend and the possibility of flash protests by certain groups, official sources said on Thursday. These combat units were brought to Delhi for the protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early this month. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the deployment of a total of 270 companies in Del

M3M India plans to expand its branded residences portfolio from 6.9 million to 10 million sq ft by the end of 2026 and has launched an exclusive homeowners' club in Paris

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says India must pursue import substitution, strategic resilience and export competitiveness together to tackle structural challenges and global risks.

India vice-captain Tilak Varma says moving down from number three to five in the batting order has led to a slight change in his mindset and he now eyes boundaries from ball one instead of trying to settle in first. Tilak has built a reputation of being a chase master over the last 12 months. Even in the second T20I against New Zealand, he pulled off a tense chase batting alongside Nitish Reddy. India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. I already had the power game; I h

An intelligence memo cited by Axios says Iran has substantially increased efforts to target US diplomats and officials in West Asia, while US has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia

Stephane Deblaise expects strong hybrids to gain ground as Renault expands its SUV portfolio, introduces new powertrains and targets double-digit annual sales growth

A unified green taxonomy, standardised legal documentation, and tangible economic incentives are urgently needed

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, on Saturday filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a notice issued by police directing him to leave India by October 28 after he participated in a political protest, even as he received a show-cause notice from the FRRO as to why his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled. The 43-year-old actor, who had participated in a recent demonstration in Mumbai related to the agitation seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on Saturday. Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra spoke with Romanian search and rescue bodies, including SAR Romania and MRCC Constanta, as well as the chief security officer of the tanker YARA J, the Indian Embassy in Romania said in a post on X. It was confirmed that all nine In

India and South Africa are 'bound together' by deep historical ties and common democratic values, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said while inaugurating a major expansion of a zinc mine operated by an Indian conglomerate in the Northern Cape province. Ramaphosa made the remarks on Friday at the inauguration of Vedanta's Gamsberg Phase II concentrator plant in Aggeneys, in the presence of Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar and Consul General Ruby Jaspreet, among other dignitaries. A concentrat

Interest income increased 18.45 per cent Y-o-Y to 10,357 crore, supported by a 27.6 per cent rise in interest earned on advances to 7,231 crore. Interest expenses rose 13.7 per cent to 6,211 crore

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday said the conventional internal security landscape, which the country has grappled with over decades, has changed irrevocably, while narcotics, cybercrime, illegal immigration and others have emerged as new challenges. Addressing the Dikshant Parade of the 78th Regular Recruit (RR) batch of IPS at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, he shared Union Home Minister Amit Shah's message emphasising zero-tolerance towards terrorism

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday and asked to sign a peace bond, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhi's Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJP's Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. He was arrested on Saturday morning for allegedly violating a peace bond furnished by him on October 10. Based on the assurance given in the peace bond, he was let off. We are awaitin

New Delhi [India], October 17: Bringing together the richness of Indian craftsmanship and a contemporary approach to occasion dressing, Tasva, the premium Indian menswear brand by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. and designer Tarun Tahiliani, presented its latest menswear collection at Lakm Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Reimagining traditional menswear through modern silhouettes, intricate detailing and a refined colour palette, the showcase celebrated indiv

Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with alleged violation of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra do Tiranga' protest a day ago, sources said on Saturday. Despite repeated announcements asking people to disperse, a crowd gathered in and around Connaught Place on Friday, prompting the police to initiate legal action, said the source. The prohibitory orders, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, banned

Shreyas Iyer-led Team India will look to avoid another T20I series loss when they take on the West Indies in the fifth T20I in Bengaluru on Saturday

The ouster came as Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing

South Indian Bank's net profit rose 21.3% to 426 crore in Q2FY27 as net interest income grew 38% to a record 1,116 crore, while gross NPAs declined to 1.24%

India and the US are finalising the legal text of the first tranche of their trade deal, with New Delhi seeking a competitive tariff advantage before operationalising the agreement

ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha said high nuclear power costs could limit adoption in India, while stressing the need for grid expansion, energy storage and domestic supply chains

The IMD says the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, while northeast monsoon rains have begun in parts of the South. This year's southwest monsoon rainfall was 12.6% below normal.

India has called for action against hate-motivated violence after US authorities arrested a 19-year-old over an alleged plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois

The subsurface engineering firm plans a five-member Bengaluru team and will focus on mature-field revitalisation, reservoir optimisation, EOR, IOR and carbon-storage projects

Air India Express is offering participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon up to 20% savings on flights, 5,000 flight voucher giveaways and opportunities to enrol in the Maharaja Club programme

The Mumbai Police have issued a notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, officials said on Thursday. The action comes after the actor, nephew of superstar Aamir Khan, participated in an agitation on October 10 in Mumbai, where protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the police official said. During the demonstration, the

Longer loan tenures of 5-7 years and affordable EMIs are enabling buyers to choose higher-segment vehicles

India has asked the UN human rights body when it will issue a report seeking answers from Pakistan on steps taken to alleviate its concerns on the dire situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including investigations into killings and internet restrictions. First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India, Anuj Swarup, delivered India's statement at the 81st Session of the UNGA Third Committee in the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday. Swarup ref

The victims, two women aged 25 and 27 and a 26-year-old man, were studying in Germany. German police have provisionally arrested a 41-year-old resident as authorities investigate the fire

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

Anthropic research finds small AI models can perform steps needed for self-replication across devices. Experts are of the view that these early warnings should not be taken lightly

Ahead of its expected public listing, Anthropic is facing increasing competition in countries that are growing more concerned about a reliance on American AI technology

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said the NHRC has grown into a rusted address for the aggrieved and the true measure of a human rights institution is not only the number of cases it decides, but whether it can be heard by those who are least able to make themselves heard. The CJI was speaking at the 33rd Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan here. Thirty-three years ago, Parliament created this Commission to stand guard over hu

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said that every lawyer has the right to participate in peaceful protests at designated locations. The observations were made when a bench comprising the CJI and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was told by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan that lawyers were detained and that there were instances of police excesses during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission. The bench agreed to lis

Ye mera mudda nahin hai. (This matter doesn't pertain to my domain), Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday, when asked about protests against the CEC in Delhi over the past few days and the associated restrictions. The CJI was interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan here. The last few days have seen protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar i

We will go to Supreme Court on Monday to meet Chief Justice of India and hand over memorandum to him, says Rahul Gandhi

Nearly $10 billion in global private equity has flowed into Indian hospital chains in five years, underscoring the growing role of private healthcare in meeting demand

Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have raised or introduced fuel surcharges from October 9 as airlines seek to offset higher aviation turbine fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict

Multilingual, integrated and outcome-focused deployments gain ground as enterprises increasingly partner with technology providers

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine statutory regulations on pharmaceutical marketing, including gifts and incentives offered to doctors