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Silt, heat and thirsty Nashik leave Nandur

Migratory birds from Siberia, Central Asia and Europe have started arriving at the Nandur Madhameshwar wetlands in Maharashtras Nashik district.

Newlywed couple killed as car hits motorcycle near Chintamani

The impact of the collision threw the couple off their motorcycle and into a nearby canal

Ex-minister Anbil Mahesh held in Rs 100 cr private schools

Chennai: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested on Monday, O

Lok Bhavan Observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge in Bhubaneswar

Aligning with the guidelines set by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the officers and employees of Lok Bhavan observed the Vigilance Aware

Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets

Villagers oppose relocation of Tasmac outlet near Nambiyur

Kashmirs saffron farmers fear losses as most fields remain bare due to rising temperatures

Farmers say that an almost snowless winter, followed by a prolonged dry spell in September and the first two weeks of October, had taken a toll o

Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi

NEW DELHI, Oct 26 (Reuters) A group of 21 news publishers, including companies owned by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, has challen

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Power Grid Preparedness

In response to the impending threat of Cyclone Arnab, Odishas Energy Department has ramped up disaster preparedness across southern and coastal d

Maharashtra open to raising Tummidihetti barrage to 152 meter

Hyderabad: In a significant development, Maharashtra has said it is willing to consider Telanganas proposal to raise the Tummidihatti barrage to

Nifty50 among the worst-performing benchmarks in 2026 as FPI outflows weigh

The depreciation of rupee against the US dollar has added to the pressure on dollar-based investors

One nation, one papad: The pursuit of food uniformity threatens Indias peace and progress

FSSAIs papad norms, a backlash over beef dishes and an order on non-vegetarian food at Kerala Lok Bhavan highlighttensions between uniformity and

Two youth dead, one critically injured in bike accident in Krishnagiri

Israel elections: 7.3 million voters to elect 120-member Knesset

Jerusalem: With Israel heading to parliamentary polls on Tuesday, 7.3 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots to elect representati

Asian Champions Trophy: Jalandhar in focus as city hosts maiden international hockey tournament

India takes on Bangladesh in its tournament opener

BJP accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of ignoring drought concerns for Delhi rally

Ramchander Rao says BJP would organise a massive padayatra under the slogan Loktantra Bachao, Arajakata Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) on

Telangana graduates must re-enrol for MLC polls by Nov 6: CEO

Hyderabad:Graduates in two of Telanganas three graduates constituencies have until November 6 to enrol as voters for the Legislative Council elec

Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the decision on drought declaration was taken as per the guidelines of the Centre after monsoon ended in the

India permits E100 ethanol fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles

The amended rules cover vehicles built for different petrol-ethanol blends, but offer no timeline for nationwide commercial availability of E100

Government amends motor vehicle rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has changed certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, and technical ref

Indian Shares Rise as Investors Focus on Earnings

Indian stocks rebounded with the Sensex gaining 482 points, driven by gains in metal and pharma sectors, as investors assessed earnings reports.

Imran Khan Seeks Stay On FRRO's Leave India Notice, Hearing On October 27

Actor Imran Khan will have to wait until Tuesday to know whether he can get relief from the notice asking him to leave India. The Bombay High Cou

Eris Lifesciences profit rises 39% to 187 crore in Q2

The company had posted a net profit of 134.47 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, Eris Lifesciences Ltd said in a regulatory fi

IndusInd Bank rises on turning black in Q2

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): IndusInd Bank is currently trading at Rs. 840.95, up by 5.95 points or 0.71% from its previous closing of Rs.

Nifty snaps four-day losing streak, but Rupee hits three-session low at 95.19

The Sensex settled at 73,606.75, gaining 482.92 points or 0.66%, after bottoming at 72,514.57 intraday

MMC Receives 20 Applications at Prajavani Programme

The MMC received 15 applications related to Town Plannig, four to engineering and one related to Revenue department

Meta Business Agent aims to turn WhatsApp into a 24/7 storefront for D2C brands

At TechSparks 2026, Metas Piyush Vaidya outlined how Meta Business Agent could help D2C brands use WhatsApp for personalised customer engagement,

JK Cement gains on reporting 8% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 4900.00, up by 41.70 points or 0.86% from its previous closing of Rs. 4

ITC Hotels' net profit rises 52% to 202.65 crore in July-September

The hospitality sector player had posted a net profit of 133.29 crore during the corresponding July-September (Q2) period of the previous financi

New Jersey teen helps rescue two, wins state's first JROTC Gold Valor Award

Backdoor attacks on Indian SMB systems jump 52% in H1 2026: Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security Network data showed 4.52 lakh backdoors were detected between January and June, up from 2.97 lakh in H1 2025 and 4.08 lakh in

Bharat Petroleum Corporation surges despite reporting 21% fall in Q2 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Bharat Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs. 289.20, up by 7.95 points or 2.83% from its previous

Dream big and make learning a habit, Nirmala tells young women

Women should be confident in using digital tools and learn how to harness emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, Union Minister tell

TMB posts record 451-crore profit; braces for higher ECL provisioning

Bank expects advances to grow over 22% and deposits by over 20% in FY27; cybersecurity to account for a fifth of planned IT spending next year

DMK Womens Wing to stage protest across Tamil Nadu over law and order on October 31

Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh arrested in alleged 100-crore bribery case

Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has been arrested in connection with an alleged 100-crore bribery case.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five including child: Civil Defence

Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said a total of 13 people had been killed and about 60 wounded by Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza in t

BPCL expects Russian crude purchases to fall in November as freight costs rise

Higher freight costs are prompting BPCL to reduce Russian crude purchases in November, while Middle Eastern supplies gain commercial appeal.

Transworld Shipping Lines shines on inking pact to purchase two vessels from Orient Express Lines

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Transworld Shipping Lines is currently trading at Rs. 169.90, up by 4.35 points or 2.63% from its previous cl

PV Sindhu Claims Badminton Silver At French Open, Falls To World No. 1 An Se Young

PV Sindhu took the opening game and led 8-5 in the decider before An Se Young fought back to win the French Open and extend her winning streak to

Surat doctor Bhavin Patel brings village eye care, with 30,000 free surgeries and 40 monthly camps

Los Angeles speed camera program goes live: Speed limits, fines, locations and other details

Los Angeles is launching its speed camera initiative today to tackle speeding and enhance road safety. With 20 strategically placed cameras in hi

Keralam accident case: Police find video evidence of car overspeeding above 100 kmph

Odisha Braces For Cyclone Arnab, Fire Services On High Alert

Heavy rain forecast in southern districts; rescue teams, shelters readied

Kerala PSC Recruitment Controversy: SIT Notice Issued to Chairman Amid Investigation

The Kerala PSC chairman faces scrutiny from the SIT over alleged irregularities in a recruitment process, raising concerns about transparency. Ke

Fire breaks out at Delhis North Block; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties

A minor fire broke out at Delhis North Block, which houses key Union government offices, on Monday morning, October 26, 2026

Father-son duo killed as old building collapses in Northeast Delhis Harsh Vihar

The two men were pulled out from beneath the debris during the overnight rescue operation and rushed to GTB Hospital, where doctors declared them

Row over TMC, its symbol: Supreme Court grants 20 days to rival factions to file pleadings before EC

The Supreme Court has granted an additional 20 days for two factions of the All India Trinamool Congress. This extension allows both factions to

Ramayana advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's film eyeing Rs 200 crore opening? Know here

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is building momentum at the box office ahead of its theatrical release on November 5. The mythological epic, starring Ra

MC Stan says he now follows God

Mumbai: Rapper MC Stan aka Altaf Shaikh has surprised fans with his candid revelation about his spiritual journey on Samay Rainas Indias Got Late

Al-Qaeda seeks to revive Bin Laden legacy, eyes India

New Delhi: On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Al-Qaeda released a video featuring Hamza bin Laden, son of slain former Al-Qaeda

NBFC industry leaders flag funding gaps as smaller lenders struggle to grow

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NBFC industry leaders flag widening funding gaps between large and small lenders amid rising c

India's Daily Multimodal AI Use To Nearly Double To 43% By 2030: Ericsson Report

Notably, the projected level for India is higher than the global estimate of 30 per cent, up from 10 per cent now, the report said

Government extends RELIEF scheme for exporters by six months to March 2027

The extension aims to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipp

Ballon d'Or: Messi, Yamal and Mbappe among favourites; how the winners are decided

At 39, Messi still remains in contention for football's biggest individual honour after his performances at the World Cup. While the focus is inc

Clear loans, secure insurance before investing, says Harsh Roongta

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Roongta said building a savings habit matters more than chasing returns early in one's career

Steve Smith Injury Scare, Australia Make Big Squad Call Before Must-Win Test vs South Africa

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith will undergo a fitness test on his troublesome neck.

Trump attacks Bill Maher in 1,300-word Truth Social post after White House dinner

Delhis Namo Yamuna River Safari to Begin Trial Run Ahead of November Launch

Delhis Namo Yamuna River Safari will begin trial runs on a six-km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, offering cruise rides, water sports,

ITC Hotels Q2 net profit rises 52% to 202.6 crore, revenue up 26%

ITC Hotels reported a 52% rise in Q2FY27 net profit to 203 crore, with revenue up 26% and RevPAR growing 21%, as its board approved plans to esta

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into horse-trading post TN Assembly polls

Petition accusesTamil Nadu Minister N. Anand and four former AIADMK MLAs of horse-trading to secure a majority in Assembly

Gujarat Declares 4 Districts Drought-Hit Despite 89% Monsoon Rainfall; Farmers To Get

Devbhumi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar face severe rainfall deficits as Gujarat announces financial, employment and livestock relief.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Police custody of four accused, including two women, extended till Oct 28

A court in Mumbai has extended the police custody of four accused individuals until October 28. These accused were involved in aiding the shooter

5 Lessons to Learn from Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft

Discover five powerful lessons from Lundy Bancrofts Why Does He Do That? about abusive behaviour, emotional manipulation, power, and healthy rela

Scuffles break out as Jamia student protesters refuse to end stir

New Delhi: Scuffles broke out between protesting students and paramilitary personnel at Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday, October 26, as the studen

Businessman buys Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, phone screen goes black during a call within a year, company rejects warranty claim, wins Rs 98,000 payout

A Rohtak businessman bought a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for Rs 1,09,999, only to face heating and network problems followed by a black screen. Sams

Left leaders hail Lulas fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers movements

The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here, says CPI(M) General

Yamal, Mbapp

Manchester: The Ballon dOr winners will be announced on Monday, October 26, with a new generation of football stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kyli

Shift to rate hikes may impact consumption credit demand; will not hurt retail asset quality: Setty

Pointing to the robust 7.1% growth expected this fiscal year, Setty said the demand from productive sectors is unlikely to be impacted

Healthtech startup BioStack raises $9.5M in seed funding round led by Peak XV, others

BioStack creates workflows that bring together clinical information across disparate health systems and geographies. It currently works with hosp

IICC Invites Applications for Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for 2026

SRINAGAR: The India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC), New Delhi, has invited online applications from eligible Indian students for its Merit-cum-Me

Jio BlackRock AMC launches Advantage World Equity Fund in GIFT City

The fund uses a feeder structure to channel investments into an established global equity strategy spanning major developed markets.

Former Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi arrested in Rs 100 crore private schools scam

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested on Monday (October 26

CM Vijay Cuts Aviation Fuel Tax From 29% To 1% At Tamil Nadu Airports, Centre Welcomes Move

Tamil Nadu's aviation fuel tax cuts aim to reduce airline costs and improve regional connectivity, drawing appreciation from the Union Civil Avia

Ahmedabad University Launches Health Data Science Master's Programme to Help Address Complex Health Challenges

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 26: The rapid digitisation of data and evolution of technology are creating a growing need for data scientis

Saudi defence minister leads Mecca Agreement delegation to Iran

Saudi Arabias Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading a delegation to Tehran on Monday, October 26, alongside officials from other c

DMK Womens Wing to stage Statewide protest over law and order on October 31, says Stalin

Delhis war on dust: Why citys pollution hotspots remain a challenge

Delhi grapple with ongoing air pollution issues, largely attributed to insufficient dust management and the build-up of road dust. While efforts

25 Arizona voters wrongly flagged as noncitizens regain access before midterms

Twenty-five US citizens in Arizona have regained their voting access after being wrongly flagged as possible noncitizens. Their registrations wer

21 news publishers challenge Indias privacy law, citing risk to journalists sources

The challenge raises questions about how personal data protection requirements could affect investigative reporting, confidential sources and the

Ghost of Yom Kippur War returns as Israel drills for surprise attack amid Iran tensions

Israel has begun a significant 48-hour military exercise to enhance readiness against potential surprise attacks. The exercise involves multiple

Hyderabad Police Nab 4 Nepalese in Ex-IPS Officers Wife Murder Case

The gang was responsible for the sensational 'murder-for-gain' of a retired IPS officer's wife at Jubilee Hills

Sensex, Nifty end higher in volatile trade; metal and pharma stocks lead gains

Sensex jumps 483 points to 73,607, while Nifty rises 153 points to 22,753 as bargain buying, easing crude prices and positive global cues support

J&K Cabinet expansion, swearing-in on October 27

National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the party leadership, including Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah, will decide

Udta Teer box office: Ayushmann-Sara film crosses 19 crore in three days

Written and directed by debutant Aakash Kaushik, the film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, Udta Teer recorded a total India net col

'We can make the final again': Markram outlines South Africas WTC ambition

Aiden Markram is optimistic about South Africa's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final again. They recently equalized the ser

Supreme Court allows SCBA meeting on election reforms

The Supreme Court has approved the Supreme Court Bar Association's meeting scheduled for November 2 on election reforms. Concerns were raised reg

Need to translate innovation into operational capabilities at a faster pace: Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

Addressing the plenary session of Indian Navy's flagship annual seminar 'Swavlamban 2026' here, he said advances in Artificial Intelligence and a

8,447 crore in medicine overcharging claims remain outstanding | Data Point

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) had demanded 10,029.8 crore from pharmaceutical companies for overcharging on medicines, inc

First NBA Store In India To Open In 2027 In Partnership With Suditi

Suditi launches the widest assortment of officially licensed NBA Fanwear ever in the country.