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Why Does India Still Look to the West for Validation of Its Own Craftsmanship?

Fashion designer Nachiket Barve discusses Indias continued dependence on Western validation, the undervaluing of indigenous craftsmanship, and why the future of fashion depends on sustainability and a renewed commitment to Indian design

29 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Godrej Wealth Enters Hyderabad, Boosts South India Expansion Plans

Entry targets Hyderabads growing base of business families, entrepreneurs and global professionals

29 Oct 2026 4:12 pm
Auto Drivers Welcome Fare Hike After 13 Years, Seek Free Bus Scheme Regulation

The revised minimum fare is Rs 50 for the first 1.8 km and Rs 25 for every subsequent kilometre; drivers also seek subsidies and a Deepavali bonus.

29 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Bigg Boss Telugu 10 Week 8: Voting Trends

Rohit, Vamsi, Ram Prasad, Jhansi, Shiva, Rama Krishna, Varshini, and Sudheer have been nominated for the eighth week's elimination.

29 Oct 2026 1:46 pm
Sudha Reddy Opens 3-Day Festive Showcase At Mangatrai36 The Jewellery Salon

Inaugurated by eminent philanthropist Sudha Reddy, the exclusive showcase celebrates fine jewellery and timeless craftsmanship ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras.

29 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
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 Bengal on Wednesday evening.

29 Oct 2026 11:50 am
Lender Slits Woman's Throat, Throws Body in Well For Not Repaying Debt

The victim did not repay the debt and the lender murdered her after kidnapping

29 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Anirudh Ravichander, Kavya Marans Wedding Invitation Goes Viral?

The wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in Greece on November 10 or 11, 2026, while the reception is expected to be held in Chennai on November 21.

29 Oct 2026 11:37 am
Viewers Demand Gullus Eviction Following Altercation With Yung DSA On Bigg Boss 20

Now that Gullu has committed a similar act against Yung DSA, viewers are waiting to see whether the makers will eliminate him from the show.

29 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Bigg Boss 20 Viewership Plummets; Is Qazi Touqeers Reduced Screen Time To Blame?

Bigg Boss 20 TRPs are reportedly witnessing a sharp decline in weekly viewership, with figures falling drastically from 30 million to 7 million.

29 Oct 2026 9:00 am
Villages Isolated As Cyclone Arnab Sweeps Through ASR

Heavy rains continued across Pedabayalu, Ananthagiri, Hukumpeta, Dumbriguda, G Madugula and Gudem Kothaveedhi mandals.

29 Oct 2026 12:08 am
Cyclone: Vizag Beach Front Residents Face No Power Failure

Power supply was on and off many times and it was never steady, said an event manager.

29 Oct 2026 12:05 am
Over 15,000 Power Poles Destroyed In Coastal AP

Power supply restored in 2,549 of 3,872 affected villages

28 Oct 2026 11:53 pm
Cyclone Brings Cool Weather To Hyderabad, Rain Alert In Four Districts

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph, reaching 70 kmph, were also forecast in parts of nine districts.

28 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
Farmer Rides Motorbike Through Dry Field To Protest Water Shortage, Power Cuts

Interruptions in power supply, increasing dependence on groundwater, and inadequate rainfall have left farmers worried in this El Nino year.

28 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Nellore Rythu Bazaars Sell Rice At Lower Prices

Nellore district administration is selling BPT rice at 49 per kg and KNM rice at 50 per kg through five Rythu Bazaars to ease the burden of rising prices.

28 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
Police Flag Day Week Celebrations From October 21 to 31

The primary objective of these competitions is to foster creativity, writing skills: Reports

28 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
TG SAFE Shuts 5 Sweet Units, Suspends 5 Licences

Telangana food safety officials shut five sweet units and suspended five licences after inspections found unhygienic conditions, pest infestation and expired food products.

28 Oct 2026 10:11 pm
22 Indians, Including 14 Seafarers, Killed in West Asia Conflict: MEA

India expresses deep concern over the escalating regional conflict, with three Indian nationals reported killed in Saudi Arabia.

28 Oct 2026 6:06 pm
Maharashtra Receives Over 19.6 Lakh Electoral Forms Between Aug 31 and Oct 26

Mumbai Suburban recorded the highest number of forms at 1,49,850, followed by Pune at 1,35,646 and Thane at 1,35,150, the ECI data showed.

28 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
DK Shivakumar Vows Corrective Measures After NDAs 4-0 MLC Sweep

He said the party would carefully assess the message conveyed by voters and work to correct its shortcomings

28 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Cyclone Arnab Weakens, Four More NDRF Teams Sent to AP

Restoration and repair works have already commenced in the area to restore connectivity and safeguard the coastline.

28 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Tollywood Actresses Embrace Powerful Cop Roles on Screen

Tollywood is gradually moving beyond the idea that khaki uniforms belong exclusively to male stars

28 Oct 2026 10:19 am
UN Must Show Leadership, Not Be Spectator to Global Crises: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister calls for reformed multilateralism, urging the UN to address its shortcomings and ensure wider representation in global decision-making

25 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Keralam Lok Bhavan Recommends Removal of PSC Chairman to President

Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, alleged that Lok Bhavan acted unconstitutionally by recommending the removal of the PSC chairman and the dissolution of the commission

25 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Udaipur Artisans Craft Special Turban to Honour Captain Smit Machchhars Bravery

174 Bravery Turban blends Mewars heritage with aviation symbols; makers seek PMOs help to deliver it to the pilot

25 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
DK Shivakumar Warns of Action if Kannadigas Denied Jobs in Karnataka

In Karnataka, the Kannadiga is sovereign. The government will not allow the rights, dignity, and opportunities of Kannadigas to be disregarded for any reason, he said

25 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
BITS Pilani Revamps UG Curriculum To Prepare Students For AI Era: VC

BITS Pilani has redesigned its undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for the artificial intelligence era through greater academic flexibility and stronger integration of research, industry practice and student wellbeing.

25 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
After 13 Years, Woman Reunites With Children After Her Arrest In 2013 Case

The son, who had lodged the original complaint, told the court that he did not wish to pursue the case and submitted an affidavit to that effect. Taking note of the development, the court granted the woman bail

25 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
Two Youths Drown as Boat Capsizes in Krishna River

According to reports, five friends Eshwar, Sandeep, Arjun, Santhosh and Harsha went boating in a country boat and crossed a small rivulet. While they were returning, water entered the boat, causing it to capsize.

25 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
OpenAI Resumes Training AI, But Without Internet Access

OpenAI said it had resumed training its most advanced models but intends to block internet access until it feels it has adequate safeguards in place to mitigate the risk of unreleased models being able to take unapproved actions online during training

25 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Akasa Air Launches Daily Flights on VizagDelhi Route

Akasa Air has begun daily flight services from Bhogapuram Airport in the district to Delhi.

25 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Maharashtra FDA Seizes 43.56 Tonnes of Food Stock Worth Rs 1.56 Crore

The FDA department destroyed 564 litres of milk in Mumbai and suspended the licences or registrations of several establishments for violations of food safety norms

25 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Hits Nepal

Tremors Felt In Baitadi And Darchula Districts After Earthquake Struck Sudur Paschim Province; No Immediate Reports Of Damage.

25 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Hyderabad: Massive Explosion At Scrap Shop In Ramanthapur

A huge explosion hit a scrap shop in Ramanthapurs Church Colony while metal was being cut.

25 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
All Industrial Projects in The State to Follow Green Norms: Maharashtra Min Shelar

Environmental activists and Opposition parties have come out against the ampant cutting of hundreds of trees for Torrent Power's project

25 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
GST Tribunal Allows Singapore Airlines Refund Of Rs 45.92 Lakh On Cancelled Tickets

GSTAT Directs Tax Department To Process Refund Within Two Weeks Along With Interest After Finding Evidence That The Airline Returned Both Fare And GST To Passengers.

25 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
India Advises Nationals In Saudi Arabia Against Filming Missile Interceptions

Embassy Warns Of Legal Consequences For Sharing Images Of Missile And Drone Interceptions As Air India And Air India Express Suspend Flights To Riyadh And Dammam Until November 7.

25 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Woman Dies as Car Rams into Stationary Lorry in Krishna District

The woman, identified as Orusu Chinna Tirupatamma (60), died on the spot, while the other occupants sustained minor injuries.

25 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Infantino Laughs Off Resignation Talk, Touts Global Support As He Seeks Reelection

Infantino is seeking a fourth term until 2031 and potential candidates must submit their nominations by November 18

25 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
COP31: India's Heatwave Disaster Tag Puts Spotlight on Global Adaptation Finance Gap

According to India's first Adaptation Communication to the UN Climate Change Summit in 2023 (COP28), the country alone estimated a cumulative need for expenditure for adaptation of Rs 56.68 trillion by 2030

25 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
ACB Intercepts HMWS&SB Joint Directors Car, Seizes Rs.2.40 Lakh

Acting on the information, the ACB City Range team intercepted Srinivas's Maruti Swift car, bearing registration number TS08 GQ 3699, opposite Metro Residency Apartments on Raj Bhavan Road at around 7 pm on Saturday.

25 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Modi Terms 12-Year Journey of Mann Ki Baat a Pilgrimage

In the 139th edition of the programme, Modi also said that through the radio address, he, in a way, worships the collective power (Lokshakti) of the nation

25 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
UAE Shuts More Beaches as It Deals With Oil Spill in Gulf

Conflict in the region is also increasing the risk of oil spills and maritime pollution

25 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Gade Sai Krishna Case: CBI Grills Krishna Lanka Police Station Staff

As part of the enquiry, the CBI officials asked why an RMP was called, on whose orders he was called to treat Sai Krishna, and why he was not taken to a hospital.

25 Oct 2026 1:35 pm
BJPs NV Subhash Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Assembly Election Strategy

Subhash further alleged that the Congress was relying on media attention to amplify its claims about democracy and the Constitution, while asserting that the party lacked sufficient grassroots support.

25 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
Nayantharas 60-Foot Cutout Makes Headlines, Kona Venkat Hails Fan Frenzy

Nayanthara is set to make a towering statement with Mookuthi Amman 2, as a massive 60-foot cutout of the actress has become a major talking point ahead of the films release.

25 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Dhanush Mulls a Meeting With Women Office Bearers

Dhanush has recently reorganised his fan clubs into Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam

25 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
UP Vlogger Spreads Communal Hate Against Fort Kochi, Keralam, Gets Booked

A vlogger peddling hate for profit seeks to paint these vibrant destinations in communal colours. Having failed to divide Keralam, the Sangh Parivar is outsourcing its hate campaign to online provocateurs, former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan reacted to the issue

25 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Trump Claims France Is Burning Down Over Immigration Policies

French president Macron said that leaders on both sides of the Atlantic were in active campaign mode

25 Oct 2026 12:54 pm