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Tragic Explosion in Odisha Claims Lives of Father and Son, Injures Three

A devastating explosion in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, resulted in the deaths of a father and son, with three others injured, including a local teache

Shantnu Nikhil Redefines the New-Age Indian Bride

Tradition remains, the family grows, cultures meet And somewhere between theirs and yours, she makes it her own.

MLAs Intervention Helps Dalit Woman Marry Her Lover

Sridevis lover, Srikanth, agreed to marry her following the MLAs intervention and the couple tied the nuptial knot on Thursday.

CPI(M) seeks registration documents for Mulagada residents

Chawla Art Gallery Presents Continuum by Asit Kumar Patnaik

Celebrating three decades of the artist's creative journey, the exhibition will be held from 14th18th October 2026 at LTC Gallery, Bikaner House,

BJP Demands Clarification from Kerala CM on Congresss Legitimacy Claims

BJPs Rajiv Chandrasekhar urges Kerala CM to clarify Congresss statement questioning the states legitimacy after recent elections. BJP Demands Cla

Two Schoolgirls Injured After Iron Rod Falls From Construction Site

According to the complaint, a 15-year-old Class 8 student suffered a head injury after the iron rod fell from the construction area.

Prime Minister Modi Welcomes New Reforms from GST Council, Promises Easier Business Operations

Prime Minister Modi praised new GST reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and easing business operations during the GST Councils 57th meeting.

Chance and happenstance: On the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Bias is more than human sociology; life makes choices with definite preferences

Bhubaneswar Ward 37 Protest: Corporator Bandita Pal Fast Unto Death Over Civic Demands

Tensions have flared significantly in Ward No. 37 under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) following an indefinite hunger strike launche

Assam Ranks Second in Elephant Population in India, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is home to over 5,800 elephants, making it the second-largest elephant population in India, according to Chief Minister Sarma. Assam Ranks

GST reforms: 16 lakh small businesses may get annual return option, easier e-commerce selling

More than 16 lakh small businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore could benefit from a simplified GST compliance regime, under which they would p

Vascular surgeon honoured with Dr. Thiruvengadam Award for Health Care Excellence

F-35 parts were sent from Australia to Hong Kong: How a shipping error put sensitive US stealth technology near China

A shipment containing sensitive F-35 components was mistakenly routed through Hong Kong due to a communication failure. The parts were initially

Dengue cases stabilise in Chennai as hotspots reduce from 590 to 300, says Health Minister

Dr. Arunraj urges residents to check for mosquito breeding at home to prevent a spike in cases after the onset of the Northeast monsoon

Patient Dies in Oxygen Cylinder Blast Inside Ambulance at Udala Hospital, Odisha

A private ambulance exploded on the premises of Udala Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odishas Mayurbhanj district on Thursday evening after an oxygen

GST reforms: No tax on toll collection by highway concessionaires; road maintenance tax liability clarified

The GST Council has clarified that highway concessionaires collecting exempt tolls will face no GST liability on the toll collection right, regar

CFI Celebrates 25 Years of Collaboration with Government, Highlights Industry Achievements

The Construction Federation of India marks its 25th anniversary, discussing achievements and future challenges in the construction sector. CFI Ce

APSRTC to Operate 5,261 Special Bus Services for Dasara From Oct 16

The RTC has allocated 5,261 special buses destination-wise, including 1,186 for Hyderabad, 1,053 for Vijayawada, 1,360 for other destinations, 47

Flawed by design, exclusionary in impact

The Gyanesh Kumar-led Election Commission of India, emboldened by a deferential Supreme Court judgment, has already disenfranchised lakhs of genu

Uniqlo owner's Western bet pays off as profit surges 32%

Fast Retailing, the owner of Uniqlo, has recorded a 32% boost in yearly profit fueled by soaring sales. The company has reached a key milestone a

34 Special Trains to Operate for Bathukamma, Dasara

Both trains will operate 17 services each.

GST reforms: 38,700 exporters to get faster refunds, wider access to input tax credits

Nearly 38,700 export taxpayers will become eligible for cash refunds on input taxes paid on services and plant and machinery under GST reforms. T

SP chief targets BJP on development, challenges CM to contest from Ayodhya

ISRO Associations Seek Meeting With Space Secretary Over Privatisation Concerns

The associations requested a structured interaction with the secretary or joint secretary (Personnel) to seek clarity on contentious matters.

UEFA President Ceferin to Run for Re-Election Following Support from All 55 Member Associations

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announces his candidacy for re-election in 2027 after unanimous backing from member associations. UEFA Presiden

Saranakul College Principal Dies of Suspected Heart Attack Aboard MEMU Train

Maheshwar Mahapatra, 56, principal of Saranakul Mahavidyalaya, died of a suspected heart attack on Thursday while travelling by train from Bhuban

GST overhaul: Export status for contract manufacturing to boost supply-chain shifts to India

GST reforms treating contract manufacturing for foreign principals as exports could boost Indias appeal as companies relocate parts of their supp

Over 5,000 chickens killed in a poultry farm fire near Cheyyar

TNGOs Welcome Govt Decision on DA Hike

Hussaini Mujeeb expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the government for issuing orders for enhancing the DA from 33.67 per cent to 37.31 per cent

Two held in Hyderabad for cheating man of 62.26 lakh in investment fraud

Man held for illegal sand mining from Palar river in Tirupattur

India moved from consumer to creator: PM Modi urges GSMA, telecom firms to build mechanism against cross-border fraud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to address rising cross-border cybercrime during the 10th India Mobile Congress. He

AP Fishermen Allege Diversion of Diesel Subsidy Funds

East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India has alleged misappropriation of funds related to implementation of various welfare

Tamil Nadu to Procure 3,000 Megawatts of Electricity Amid Peak Demand Crisis

Tamil Nadu plans to buy 3,000 MW of electricity to address peak demand during ongoing heat, with supply challenges from wind and solar. Tamil Nad

Diddys prison release date pushed back: Curry chicken, pizza, Instagram and secret liquor stash whats happening behind bars?

Sean Diddy Combs is serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix due to his recent conviction. Reports indicate he leads a luxurious life behind b

A quick guide to GST Council's key decisions on tax and compliance

From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a 40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce com

Woman held for snatching gold chain from commuter on bus

Forest Department organises volleyball tournament for tribal youth in Jawadhu Hills

Columbus Day 2026: Is October 12 a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed on October 12?

Columbus Day 2026 is set for Monday, October 12, and will be recognized as a federal holiday. As a result, all federal offices and courts will be

GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiums

The GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for employe

Tamil Nadu govt. honours 319 villages for becoming TB-free in Vellore, nearby districts

Industries Fined 16.32 Crore to Protect Visakhapatnams Air Quality

APPCB chairman P. Krishnaiah said effective monitoring of industrial emissions and strict enforcement of pollution-control measures were essentia

Nana Patekar Cremated with Full State Honours, Nation Bids Farewell to Cinema Legend

The nation bid an emotional farewell to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje near Pune

GST reforms 2026: Govt plans faceless, centralised CGST system for 2 lakh multi-jurisdiction taxpayers

GST reforms 2026 will move around 2 lakh businesses operating across multiple CGST jurisdictions towards a centralised, faceless tax administrati

Jio IPO a great responsibility: Akash Ambani

CM Naidu Seeks Central Aid for Pushkarams, Major AP Projects

He also sought Central support for the proposed Amaravati Outer Ring Road, approval for the Visakhapatnam Metro and assistance for the proposed B

Calibrating Indias inbound investment framework

Turning investment commitments into projects requires tackling State-level administrative bottlenecks

IT Ministry advises social media platforms to take down manipulated content

The advisory expands earlier guidance on rules by the Ministry on AI-generated content; it also advises firms to take on priority posts referred

Friday brings a major reset for 4 Chinese Zodiac Signs: The chaos starts to ease

Four Chinese zodiac signs may finally feel life getting calmer after October 9.The Fire Dragon Destruction Day helps Rooster, Rat, Monkey and Dra

Didi Claims Vote Loot by BJP in WB Assembly Bypoll

She added, I strongly condemn such continuing attacks on the legal fraternity. It is true that in the past 15 years Bikash da and us have often b

RBIs sell-buy swaps slow rupees fall but push up forward premiums, making hedging costlier for foreign investors

The Reserve Bank of India is engaged in dollar sell-buy swaps to stabilize the rupee's value. However, this has resulted in higher forward premiu

Drain work in Madhavaram and Tondiarpet to be completed this week

AAP Unveils First Candidate List for Rajasthan Panchayat Elections

AAP announces its first list of 60 candidates for Rajasthans upcoming panchayat elections, focusing on Jhalawar and various districts. AAP Unveil

BRS blames Congress govt. decisions for decline in SCCL performance

Harish Rao flays Govt. for not announcing Dasara bonus

Mental Health Awareness Programmes Focus on Self-Understanding, Support

Students interacted with the professionals and discussed mental health beyond common misconceptions and stigma.

Hailstorm hits parts of J

J&K likely to witness light rain, snowfall over higher reaches Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A severe hailstorm lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursd

Urea offers in India tender fall nearly 10%, offering relief to farmers

Urea import prices fall nearly 10% from August, offering relief to Indian farmers and potentially easing the government's fertiliser subsidy burd

Deleted West Bengal voters move SC against SIR

The applicants said uncertainty over their appeals against exclusion continues even as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Howrah Municipal Cor

GST Council Decisions Offer Major Relief to MSMEs, Reducing Notices and Penalties

Recent GST Council decisions provide significant relief to MSMEs by simplifying tax processes and reducing penalties, boosting business confidenc

Cyber frauds, cyber-crimes do not respect borders: PM

Calls for developing global framework to keep fraudsters at bay New Delhi, Oct 08: Asserting that technology achieves scale only when it gains tr

Op Sindoor showcased IAF

Says swift combat transition reflected forces operational preparedness New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on

Supreme Court questions 'forgiving' approach to death penalty

The Supreme Court recently criticised the leniency shown by lower courts in commuting death sentences. The bench said that a line must be drawn d

Justice E.V. Venugopal passes order not to publish, telecast Bageerath POCSO case content

Man died, 8 injured as Sumo loses control

Jammu Tawi, Oct 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after the Sumo vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Senabati

'Mamdani, you cant hide': NYC Mayor heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at October 7 memorial

GST Council unveils major reforms, eases penalties and speeds up refunds

Measures ease compliance through simpler registrations, quicker refunds, wider tax credit access and relief on penalties and enforcement

Lady found dead

Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A 22-year-old lady was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district on Thursday, officials sai

US suspends Microsoft from Green Card programme, here is what the company has to say

The US has suspended Microsoft from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), freezing new and pending Green Card applications for its fo

CM attends 57th GST Council meeting

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Cor

Amit Shah Assures Manipur CM of Full Support for Peace and Development

Amit Shah reassures Manipurs CM of the central governments commitment to restoring peace and supporting development in the state. Amit Shah Assur

Odisha Bandh Disrupts Normal Life; Transport, Mining Operations Hit

Normal life was disrupted across Odisha on Thursday as the Congress-led INDIA bloc enforced a 12-hour statewide bandh, with buses and autoricksha

Telangana High Court Grants 4-Week Interim Protection to Vihaan Direct Selling Directors in QNet Suicide Case

Justice J. Srinivas Rao was dealing with a petition filed by Dilip Raj Pukkella and Mohammed Imtiaz, directors of Vihaan Direct Selling India Pri

CS reviews readiness of National Waterways in J

Srinagar, Oct 08: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterwa

JOSH Teams Launched to Strengthen Youth Participation in TB Elimination

The Hyderabad district team participated virtually from the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare along with the state team.

FOREX-Dollar eases as European yields pull back from highs

The dollar retreated on Thursday as a

US Congress to honour Indian pilot for bravery

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, whose bravery helped save 172 passengers and crew members aboard a F

City Gas Distribution Policy to modernize energy infrastructure: CM

Srinagar, Oct 8 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy 2026 is a major step tow

Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks national water grid by interlinking rivers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss drought issues, highlighting the significant i

Black Sea attacks hit yellow peas, sunflower oil supplies to India

Russia's exports of yellow peas and sunflower oil to India have been disrupted by ongoing conflicts. As a result, prices for yellow peas have ris

Nana Patekar Laid to Rest with State Honors in Pune, CM Fadnavis Pays Tribute

Veteran actor Nana Patekars funeral took place in Pune with state honors, attended by fans and political leaders, including CM Fadnavis. Nana Pat

Woman who lived in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Dubai reveals how each city changed her life, from learning laundry to understanding networking

In an engaging Instagram video, Thejaswini Reddy shared her transformative journey across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Dubai. She recounted how Beng

57 Suspected Bangladesh Nationals Detained In Assam

The group was caught from the Brahmaputra Mail train at Maligaon Kamakhya Railway station. The RPF suspects that they had fled from Srinagar in J

Home-cooked meals get 10% dearer in Sep on higher onion, oil, LPG prices

The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali rose 10 per cent year-on-year in September, driven by higher prices of onion, vegetable oil, rice and

29 NIT-R Faculty Members Make It to Stanfords Global Top 2% Scientists List

Twenty-nine faculty members of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) have figured in the latest global list of the top 2 per cent

Kakodkar urges diplomatic community to work towards India becoming NSG member

We get a lot of uranium now from the international market, thanks to the NSG waiver. But, it is only a waiver. It is not membership, says Atomic

New multi-level, modern parking facility to ease Agartala traffic congestion: CM Saha

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that a new multi-level parking and commercial complex would help

Telangana Issues Notification to Acquire 1,248 Acres in Chevella for TGIIC Industrial Park

The land is spread across Alur-I, Alur-II and Alur-III villages and would be acquired as part of the proposed industrial corridor development.

HYDRAA Launches Major Drain Desilting in Fatehnagar, Balanagar to Avert Industrial Area Flooding

HYDRAA officials said that removing silt only near culverts would not be enough and that the drain needed to be cleared along its length.

Protest in Bengaluru against SIR; demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation and return to paper ballots

On Thursday, various groups protested in Bengaluru against the special intensive revision of voter rolls. The protesters included activists, stud