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Punjab Government Allocates 97.6% of SC Welfare Budget, Says Minister Baljeet Kaur

Punjabs Baljeet Kaur highlights significant budget allocation for SC welfare amid calls for transparency and accountability. Punjab Government Al

Officials can deny benefits if tax relief found sole motive

India has implemented a Principal Purpose Test in the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This test allows tax authorities to de

U.S. lawmaker concerned over Indias actions to 'purge 130 million people from voter rolls

Pramila Jayapal, the Democratic Congresswoman from Washington State, said she supported the non-violent protests to counter anti-democratic effor

Land Resurvey Errors: Nellore Farmers Unable To Establish Ownership

The problem surfaced in Nookanapalli village of Kaluvoya mandal, where discrepancies have been reported in several land records.

Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka

In Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The state

BJP Spokesman Challenges Rahul Gandhi on Dalit Woman Incident Amid Legal Disputes

BJPs Rakesh Tripathi demands Rahul Gandhi address violence against a Dalit woman, while discussing legal rights regarding SIR and election commis

PM to inaugurate Rs 3350 Cr projects for Ladakh today

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3350

KTR Vows To protect Singareni From Privatization

Questioning the silence of the Centre and the Union Coal Ministry, KTR asked why the Centre, which holds a 49% stake in SCCL, had not ordered an

Punjabi Morcha scores major victory; Govt assures official language status in J

Written assurance given in Srinagar talks; Morcha to announce formal withdrawal of agitation at press conference on Thursday Jammu Tawi/Srinaga

Jammu and Kashmir Unveils 2026 Homestay Policy to Boost Rural Tourism

The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a new homestay policy aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in rural areas. Jammu and Kashmir Un

LG links vision of

Srinagar, Oct 14: Highlighting the need to establish a balanced relationship between development and conservation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinh

Shah On Durga Puja Pandal Hopping This Weekend

Mr Shah inaugurated two Durga Pujas, one at Santosh Mitra Square in central Kolkata while another at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt La

Admin demolishes house of drug peddler built on Govt land

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : The administration demolished the residential house of a drug peddler on Wednesday here, allegedly built on government land,

Marco Rubio to skip Delhi, visit Mumbai and Jamnagar next week

His Jamnagar Reliance refinery visit will come a day after U.S. President is expected to take a decision on sanctions on Russian oil imports

Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say

There were no casualties in the attack, which the officials said damaged the building's top three floors

Meghalaya Chief Minister Advocates Community Pride Without Hatred Towards Others

Meghalayas CM Conrad Sangma emphasizes community love and respect for diversity at the centenary celebration of the Meghalaya Hindu Mission. Megh

World Bank Group mobilizes $36 billion in India for development and job creation over four years

The World Bank Group has mobilised a cumulative $36 billion in India across various development sectors. This funding includes $9.6 billion speci

Central team reviews measures to control Lumpy Skin Disease in J

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : A central team on Wednesday visited Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)-affected areas of Samba, Kathua and Jammu districts to assess t

Govt adopts Class-IV Service Rules for regularisation of casual, CP workers

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has adopted the Class-IV Services (Special Provision) Regulations, 2014, of Jammu and Srinag

Bommai Seeks CBI Probe Into Alleged Sting Operations Targeting Ministers

Bommai said sting operations, which were earlier conducted in specific cases, were increasingly being used for political gains or to suppress opp

Mitchell Santner hopes New Zealand conditions can blunt India's firepower

New Zealand's white-ball captain Mitchell Santner is optimistic about home conditions helping in the series against India. The series begins with

BJP Spokesperson Clarifies Rules for Tiranga Yatra Amid Opposition Protests

BJPs RP Singh emphasizes that political rallies need prior permission, highlighting legal requirements for the Tiranga Yatra. BJP Spokesperson Cl

Agriculture department seizes pesticides worth 3.12 lakh in Bengaluru

The officials seized three types of pesticides: chlorpyrifos, malathion and bifenthrin

IMD to expand radar network, strengthen existing ones

Chennai radar was indigenously renovated in 2022, and its functioning is being closely monitored as it would help in cyclone detection

Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.4% in September as fuel, food prices surge

India's wholesale inflation reached 11.4% in September, significantly increasing from 9.9% in August. Rising prices of fuel, food, and manufactur

TG Government Releases 1.5 Crore For Adivasis To Celebrate Gussadi On Diwali

Adivasi sarpanches and community elders felicitated the two leaders for getting the funds released for the celebrations.

West Indies Ties T20 Series with Thrilling 24-Run Victory Over India

West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 match, leveling the series at 2-2 ahead of the final game in Bengaluru. West Indies Ties

After Musks Ambani meltdown, Rubio to visit Reliance refinery

Petitions in Supreme Court allege police excesses during Delhi CEC protests

Detainees demand independent inquiry into police action, preservation of CCTV footage and return of their phones and other belongings

School education department holds workshop on AI training for teachers

Teachers learnt how to use various AI platforms with prompt engineering, gemini notebook, adobe express, Gimkit, and physics AI tools

EC Extends Date Of Final Publication Of Electoral Rolls Under SIR To Oct 30 In AP

ECI under secretary Sandeep Kumar issued a communique to the chief electoral officer of Andhra Pradesh to this effect on Wednesday.

Bridgerton spinoff: Young Lady Danbury expected to return; who will play Young Violet Bridgerton?

Netflix and Shondaland have announced a limited series about young Violet. It will follow her romance with her future husband. A familiar face fr

Sometimes, to give peace to the living, the dead would have to be disturbed, says Madras High Court

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan orders exhumation of a body for DNA profiling and confirms it to be that of the son of a mourning couple before the c

Assam to Open Northeasts First Visa Application Center in Guwahati

Assams Chief Minister announces the opening of the Northeasts first visa application center in Guwahati to ease international travel. Assam to Op

TNPDCL will incur additional cost of 5 crore to 7 crore per day for purchase of gas power: Nirmal Kumar

Only 1,000 MW has to be procured, that too only to meet the evening peak demand, for 16 days from October 15 to 31, says Energy Resources Ministe

Speakers pitch for new environment framework for handling solar panel waste

Speakers stressed on an exclusive solar recycling policy to be enacted by the Central government

AI platform launched to support children with disabilities

The platform provides a personalised daily programme where after an initial assessment, JADHU generates a new session every morning. It also prov

Man Kills Lover, Burns Body With Room Heater. She Asked Him For Marriage

The woman -- name not disclosed -- lived with her husband and two daughters, aged 11 and 13. Javed, a resident of Raver tehsil of Jalgaon distric

'Massive Oil, Gas Exploration To Begin In Our Beautiful Greenland': Trump

Along with Denmark, the US and Greenland reached an agreement last month to allow the US to boost its military presence on the island - a deal th

Children of police personnel receive 58.30 lakh in incentive awards

Short-Term Warehousing Solution introduced at BLR Logistics Park by AISATS

Special Ayudha Puja market at Koyambedu

BIS commemorates World Standards Day in Chennai

Man arrested for 1.12 crore Deepavali chit fund fraud

DP World bidding for all assets on offer: CEO Yuvraj Narayan amid West Asia conflict

DP World is increasing its focus on the Indian port sector to explore new opportunities. The company plans to expand its capacity at Tuna Tekra a

Costlier Food, Fuel Drive September Wholesale Inflation To Record 11.39%

In the fuel and power basket, Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 25.85 per cent in September, compared to 22.93 per cent in the prev

Man Found Murdered In Vijayapura, Two Arrested

The deceased, Altaf Managuli, a resident of Mujawargalli in Vijayapura, was found dead in front of a house belonging to Vinayak Chavan.

Elderly man regains movement after spine surgery

Pic by B. Jothi Ramalingam

Houthis Building Missiles With Chinese Parts, Can Target Saudi, Israel: Report

The weapons under development appear to be modelled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan, a precision-guided ballistic missile capable of manoeuvring to evad

CJP founder calls for Lehra do Tiranga protest at CP tomorrow over members arrest

Saudi Arabia Overturns Death Sentence For Sri Lankan Man

Anojan Sivarasa, 27, was sentenced to death last month after a Saudi court convicted him of blasphemy over a Facebook post.

Wrong-side driving persists on Chennai roads, putting pedestrians and motorists at risk

Despite police action, the practice persists on busy roads and junctions, including stretches where traffic police personnel are stationed

A split verdict, faltering remedies and peoples power

Jaya Thakur underscores the limits of judicial intervention and the enduring power of peoples movements to defend the Constitution

'India Won't Bend': Jaishankars Blunt Message To Trump, Rubio | Starlink | Russian Oil I Musk

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio returns to India from October 17 to 22. His visit comes as India-US ties face three pressure points: Russian oi

Abhishek Nain Aims for Gold in Asian Champions Trophy and Olympics

Indian hockey player Abhishek Nain expresses his goal to win gold at the Asian Champions Trophy and the Los Angeles Olympics. Abhishek Nain Aims

CB-CID files charge sheet in fake currency case

CBDT nudges 12,000 tax professionals to file pending audit reports

CBDT has launched the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign aimed at tax professionals to encourage timely filing of tax audit reports. The campaign targets tho

Surat Medical Shop Owner Sold Animal Product As Tonic For Children, Arrested

The accused allegedly took large cans of Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Veterinary Feed Supplement, intended for animals, and transferred the liqu

BJD Student Leader Arrested in Balangir Amid Student Union Election Tensions; Rajendra University Polls Cancelled

Tensions erupted in Balangir over the past two days surrounding student union elections, leading to the arrest of Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD)

Jio Platforms set to bring India's biggest IPO on Oct 21, seeks 30,213 cr

The fresh issue comprises up to 270 million equity shares with a face value of 10 each

Odisha Police Chief Urges Measures to Prevent Violence Ahead of Campus Elections

Odishas DGP Vinayak Mishra calls for proactive steps to ensure peace during upcoming campus elections amid rising concerns over violence. Odisha

Indias China+1 lessons lie within its own States

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are leading examples of how industrial ecosystems attract global manufacturers

Ministers to monitor monsoon preparedness across GCC zones

Hyderabads Uppal stadium turns sea of blue as city hosts international cricket after two years

Farmers Continue Stir, Begin March To Pralhad Joshis House

The farmers, led by State Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene president Chunappa Pujeri, are demanding Rs 5,500 per tonne for sugarcane.

Rs 130 Crore Assets Attached In Tirupati Laddoo Ghee Adulteration Case

According to the ED investigation, between 2019 and 2024, adulterated ghee worth about Rs 234.5 crore was allegedly supplied to the TTD.

Sai Sudharsan gathering info before the tour down under

Abhishek Sharmas luxurious Amritsar home is worth up to 8 crore, featuring a lush garden, grand entrance, wooden swing and spacious living room

Abhishek Sharma, a promising talent in Indian cricket, lives in a stunning bungalow situated in Amritsar, Punjab. The property is valued between

'Data centres must be seen as strategic infrastructure': Niti Aayog report

Niti Aayog has released a report urging states to consider data centres as strategic infrastructure. The report suggests a structured approach to

Xboxs new Nano controller signals a shift beyond the traditional console as Microsoft targets gaming across devices

Microsoft has launched the Xbox Nano Controller, which aims to enhance accessibility across various gaming devices. The compact controller is des

Telangana Gets Third Rank in INSPIRE Awards

Telangana sent 52 students, of whom five were among the 62 selected for national recognition.

GCC honours 920 NSS students for election duty

NSS students were briefed on the legal framework governing elections, its role in the electoral process, and guidelines for effective implementat

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Meets Georgian Counterpart in Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Ties

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Georgian Minister Maka Botchorishvili discuss trade and tourism during a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Indian F

EAM S Jaishankar meets Georgian counterpart in Abu Dhabi, discusses trade, connectivity and regional developments

S Jaishankar met with Maka Botchorishvili in Abu Dhabi to bolster bilateral relations. The talks revolved around enhancing business partnerships,

After High Court Rap, Central Agency Probes Alleged Illegal Mining In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

The probe is likely to examine allegations of excavation to depths of 100 to 110 feet in parts of the district, with claims that hills were level

Makhi Janta Party Claims 3.3 Lakh Followers in 72 Hours, Backs Protesters

The MJP claimed on Tuesday that its Instagram account had attracted over 40 lakh views and 3.3 lakh followers in 72 hours.

Vijay launches 3,108-cr. ring main pipeline project for equitable drinking water supply

The project will interlink all nine water treatment facilities to ensure uninterrupted supply to residents of the GCC area. It involves laying 91

Satyagraha for Constitution-as-commons

The resisters out on the streets today are those who hold Gandhis talisman and Ambedkars Preamble in their fight to restore to the people of this

Motorist Sets Bike Ablaze During Police Checks

The incident occurred on Chesma Road, Falaknuma, where police were conducting checks between 8 pm and 11 pm. Around 10.45 pm, a motorist not wear

Rajnath Singh pitches drones, radars and choppers to ASEAN partners

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of military cooperation with ASEAN partners during a recent forum. He proposed exploring

China's trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance trade

China's exports have increased significantly, rising by 36.3% in September compared to the previous year. Imports also saw an increase of 31%, re

Raghav Chadha Highlights Youths Role in Shaping Indias Future at IIM Ahmedabad

Raghav Chadha spoke at IIM Ahmedabads Red Brick Summit, emphasizing the vital role of youth in Indias future leadership and governance. Raghav Ch

The bowlers are trying to catch up: New Zealands Santner

Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections Schedule Out: Check Dates

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, headed by State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, announced the election schedule on Wedn

Chinese Chefs Display Culinary Art in Hyderabad

Wang Xinming, Minister Counsellor for Tourism and Culture at the embassy, stressed the value of cultural exchanges.

Axis Max Life partners with Tata Digital Group Company to make life insurance more accessible

New Delhi [India], October 14: Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited (Axis Max Life / Company), h

The myth of unskilled labour

In fact, the unskilled status is one the state sustains rather than what naturally arises in society.

India's Skyroot Bags Major Private US Contract After Vikram-1 Launch Success

US-based Reflect Orbital, a company seeking to harness sunlight from space and redirect it back to Earth, has purchased two dedicated launches on

Osmania Medical College Student Tops KNRUHS PG Exam

Department head Prof. Bhumesh Kumar Katakam attributed the results to the students hard work and faculty guidance.

Sukjeet Singh Celebrates Historic Back-to-Back Golds at Asian Games

Indian hockey player Sukjeet Singh reflects on winning consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games and the support from his family. Sukjeet Singh