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FOREX-Dollar eases as European yields pull back from highs

The dollar retreated on Thursday as a

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

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.

Rajputana Royals Triumph Over Prithviraj Warriors in APL Season 2 Opener

In the opening match of APL Season 2, Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraj Warriors 5-3, showcasing impressive archery skills. Rajputana Royals T

Immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues: Nasscom

The IT industry body says Indian technology firms have reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and expanded local hiring in the US amid fresh rest

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on Oct 9 and 10 ahead of protests

The Delhi government on Thursday directed the closure of liquor stores in the city on October 9 and 10 due to the prevailing situation to maintai

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, raises key development issues of state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised several key issues concerning the develop

SC sets aside polls in 50 Punjab municipal wards, orders fresh elections after panel finds nomination obstruction

The Supreme Court has ordered new elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab. This decision follows a report detailing significant obstruction

HMDA Hosts Snake Awareness Programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park for Wildlife Week

Participants were also briefed on safe practices to follow during snake encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

IIT Bombay hostel gas leak triggers flare-up; five, including 2 children, injured

Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay ca

Nation bids adieu to Nana Patekar with full state honours

Pune: Thousands of people bid adieu to veteran actor Nana Patekar late on Thursday night as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his fa

AI May Spot Disease but Mark Wrong Area: IIIT-H Study

Radiologists ratings differ from computer-based assessment (

Vice President J.D. Vance Emphasizes Need for Exceptional Foreign Talent in U.S. Workforce

Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for attracting top foreign talent while ensuring American workers are prioritized. Vice President J.D. Vance

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Cauvery Water Regulation Committee direction to Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days

Karnataka had argued that it was reeling under serious hydrological distress which was marked by 54% deficit in cumulative inflows to its four re

Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business

Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsofts green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Micros

Obituary: Vishwanath (Nana) Patekar, not quite hero and never just villain

Nana lived in grey spaces where some of cinema's richest characters reside

Experiments on animals set to become easier

The Centre plans to significantly change the regulations governing animal experimentation. The proposed rules aim to allow institutional ethics p

Local Body Polls to Be Held After SC Verdict: SEC

Punetha held a video conference with district collectors, SPs, municipal commissioners, ZP chief executive officers, district panchayat officers

NFDC-NFAI acquires three films of actor Sivaji Ganesan

The films are Thiruvarutchelvar (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Thiruvilayadal (1965), which have been acquired in the national collection

TCS onboards 10,000 freshers in Q2 FY27; plans to hire on demand

India's largest IT services firm says hiring will track client demand as it invests in AI skills, workforce training and niche talent, while subc

Germany quitting Franco-German tank project, says head of French armed forces

Germany has decided to quit the Franco-German tank project MCGS, said Fabien Mandon, who is the head of the French armed forces, at a parliamenta

Plea in Supreme Court challenges appointments of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Vivek Joshi

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the appointments of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition raises constitut

1,200 Police Personnel Deployed for CMs Prakasam Visit Today

Prakasam district police have deployed around 1,200 personnel, including three additional SPs and six DSPs, for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Nai

Cricket-Australia skipper nonplussed over forthcoming book that might add to Sandpapergate fallout

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipur Development Authority Officials

Jaipur court issues arrest warrants for JDA officials over contempt of court regarding plot allocation disputes. Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipu

TCS Q2 profit rises 15% to Rs 13,884 crore as AI revenue doubles; growth remains subdued

TCS reported a 15% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit to Rs 13,884 crore, while revenue grew 11.2% to Rs 73,188 crore. AI services

Five people, including two children, injured in fire caused by gas leak on IIT Bombay campus

At least five people, including two children, were on Thursday injured in fire caused by gas leak in hostel on the IIT Bombay campus. All the inj

Draft Overseas Mobility Bill sent to ministries for feedback; 3,505 unregistered agents listed on e-migrate portal

The Indian government is set to unveil the Overseas Mobility Bill following thorough public consultations and reviews among various ministries. T

Israel to continue working with India to defeat terrorism: Envoy

Israel marked three years since the October 7 attacks that resulted in significant casualties and hostages taken. Ambassador Reuven Azar emphasiz

Mass vision screening conducted across schools in Chennai

TG Inter Exams 2027: TGBIE Sets October 31 Deadline for Private Candidate Attendance Exemption

Candidates with a one-year gap after passing SSC can appear for only for the first-year intermediate examinations.

Odisha pushes MSME-friendly GST reforms at 57th Council meet

The 57th GST Council meeting chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman proposed faster system-based refunds, simpler registration, ITC relief for exporters a

Intermediate Dept Announces 'Innovate Telangana' Statewide Hackathon for Students; Registrations Open Oct 12

Selected students will visit companies and interact with technology leaders and mentors on October 27 and 28.

Hyderabad: Catchpits Pose Threat to Peoples Safety

Catchpits positioned above or below road level have become accident-prone spots across the city, with waterlogging during rains concealing the un

Soccer-Man City head to Anfield under cloud of financial rules verdict

The Premier League resumes this weekend

Calcutta High Court Demands Report on Attacks Against Lawyers in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding recent attacks on lawyers across the state. Calcutta Hig

Ukraine expects Europeans to join talks with US, says mirrored Russian data centre attacks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine expects Kyiv's European partners to join in talks with the US in coming days. Zelensk

US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom

Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America

In Mundkur Near Mangaluru, Nana Patekar Is Remembered For More Than His Films

Mundkur is a village in Udupi district, about 35 km from Mangaluru City. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple here is one of the famous religious places

India, Singapore eye 2,000 MW power corridor

India and Singapore are considering plans for a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection that could enhance energy security. The proposed land

IIT Hyderabad-Incubated WiSig Networks Opens Commercial Orders for Indigenous 5G Massive MIMO Radio

WiSig is demonstrating the radio and its complete 5G Standalone solution at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from October 7 to 10.

India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup clash set on Diwali day; check full schedule

India and Pakistan will meet again in the U19 Asia Cup on November 8 after the Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the 2026 edition

Every Indians Duty to Protect Democracy and Constitution, Says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi emphasizes the responsibility of every Indian to safeguard democracy and the Constitution amidst ongoing protests. Every Indians Dut

Education Key to Minority Welfare, Says Minister

Azharuddin highlights record Rs 3,768 crore allocation for minority development

Venezuela's economy to grow in 6.5% in third quarter, says acting president

Venezuela's economy is projected to expand 6.5% in the third quarter this year, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday at an event wit

Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urged ind

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

Karnataka Political Turmoil: Opposition Leader Demands Clarity on Honey Trap Allegations

Karnatakas opposition leader R. Ashok demands CM D.K. Shivakumar disclose details of honey trap claims and ensure a formal investigation. Karnata

Pre-Rabi campaign 2026: Advancing vision of Self reliance

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Terming Rabi 2026 as an important phase in advancing the vision of a self-reliant and developed India, Union Minister for Agri

Scientist Asks Farmers To Cultivate Crop Varieties Suiting Changing Climatic Conditions

District agriculture officer Ramana Reddy assured the farmers that the district administration would provide the necessary support for the procur

Cgarh, MP CMs Slam Rahul For Targeting CEC To Cover Up Poll Debacles

Mr. Gandhi always finds fault with either the Election Commission or the BJP whenever his party faces debacles in elections but keeps quiet when

Many shades of Nana Patekar: Tollywood recalls the perfectionist, rebel and vulnerable soul

Republican voter enthusiasm gap: Trumps biggest 2026 problem isnt Democrats, but it's his own voters who seem to be losing interest-here's what the new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

With the midterm elections approaching, only 30% of Trump voters express strong enthusiasm about voting. In contrast, 48% of Harris voters are ve

US Suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Cognizant From PERM Programme Over Alleged Fraud

US Labour Department has halted new and pending PERM applications from eight major tech firms amid alleged visa-programme abuse.

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Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off early

Student loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan inter

Nokia pivots to Nvidia-backed AI radio access networks for India

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyper

Keralas Wild Elephants Face Crisis as Environmental Groups Call for CBI Investigation

Environmental groups in Kerala demand a CBI probe into the alarming deaths of wild elephants, citing a drastic decline in their population. Keral

Nana Patekar cremated with full state honours, fans bid tearful farewell

The Indian film industry mourns the loss of Nana Patekar, who succumbed to cardiac arrest as confirmed by his son. The actor's passing, attribute

CBI Arrests 4 in Multi-State Exam Racket

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four people, including a CGST inspector, in connection with an alleged impersonation and c

SHAR Deputy Director urges educational institutions to set up Space Cells on campus

Such initiatives will help students develop an intrest in space science, says Gopi Krishna

SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has highlighted potential issues with the DGP appointment regulations in Jharkhand, suggesting t

India-US bond yield spread stays near 22-year low despite RBI rate hike

Faster rise in US Treasury yields is narrowing the gap, potentially deterring foreign investors and keeping the rupee under pressure

Probe Ordered Into Irregularities in Centres Sheep, Goats Scheme in AP

Allegations of irregularities in implementation of sheep and goats scheme under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) have prompted the Animal Hus

Land Re-Survey To Be Completed in Bhadradri-Kothagudem

Officials informed the collector that the Nallabandaboru gram panchayat had a total of 1,426 acres of land and the re-survey of these lands was i

4 FIRs against Rahul, Priyanka over anti-CEC protests in Delhi

Act now or lose the choice to act: Rubio warns West of atrophy & servitude in Acropolis speech

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AP, Maharashtra Explore Maritime Cooperation

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane shows interest in adopting Andhra Pradeshs maritime practices

Andhra University extends deadline for special drive examination

BRS Demands Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers Over Jurala Water

The BRS on Thursday slammed the government for filing cases against farmers who were protesting for release of water from the Jurala project to s

51 booked for DJ sound violations during Ganesh festival in Hyderabad

Concerns Grow Over Hindu Safety in Bangladesh Ahead of Durga Puja

The Awami League raises alarms over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh as Durga Puja approaches, citing recent violence and lack of police ac

India Sees Rise In Girl Births In Areas Where Preference For Sons Was Highest

The gains were most visible among second and later births, where son preference has traditionally been strongest.

Protecting Constitution, democracy is the responsibility of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said protecting India's Constitution, democracy, and its voice is the responsibilit

Electoral-roll revision reviewed in Visakhapatnam, ASR

Congress, Left Parties Take Out Protest Rally in Khammam Against CEC

CPI(M) district secretary Nunna Nageswara Rao, CPI(ML-Mass Line) state secretary Gummadi Narsaiah and CPI(ML New Democracy) leader A Madhu also s

Solar push for J

Going solar has become big business in a region like J&K and, consequently, the common people need to rise up to the task if all the targets set

Rice millers fear steep hike in rice prices

National SARAS Mela to be held in Vijayawada from October 13

Elaborate arrangements are being made for Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and National Saras Aajeevika Mela in Vijayawada, says NTR Distric

Weekly October Horoscope: One day could open a major door for every zodiac sign between October 12 and 18

The Weekly October Horoscope highlights one especially lucky day for every zodiac sign between October 12 and 18, 2026.Career opportunities, part

US suspends green card route for Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and 4 other firms

The action also covers Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. It prevents the companies from filing new permanent labour certification applic

Trump plans to honor Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company

Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from the skilled foreign worker visa program. This decision coincides with Pr

Texprocil to focus on Kasturi Cotton, benefits of FTAs for textile sector

Currently, less than 50% of the cotton that is brought for branding meets the mandatory specifications and tests to be branded as Kasturi Cotton

IIT Madras and IIT Dharwad Sign MoU to Enhance Education and Research Collaboration

IIT Madras and IIT Dharwad have signed a MoU to boost education, research, and entrepreneurship, with support from the Union Education Minister.

Christa Pike's ex-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, who escaped death penalty in Satanic killing, could be free in 5 years

Tadaryl Shipp, aged 49, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. He and ex-girlfriend Christa Pike were convicted in 1996 fo

Doe swatted amid threats: Police respond to fake shooting call; FBI investigates case

AP Bags National Award for Green Energy Investment Drive

97 clean energy projects worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore sanctioned since June 2024

'Have To Draw A Line': Top Court Judge Speaks Against Commuting Death Penalty

Justice Dipankar Datta recalled a case in which the Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of a man who had raped and murdered his elder daugh