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India's Private Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High In October As Export Orders Surge

Hyderabad officials inspect civic works in Madhapur Circle

Hyderabad: The Kukatpally Zonal Commissioner has directed officials to promptly fix deficiencies in ongoing civic works across Madhapur Circle, a

Inadequate sleep increases the risk of fatty liver disease

With every one-hour decrease in sleep time from the recommended seven-eight hours, the risk of fat deposition in the liver increased by 24%

Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown

Immigrants convicted of illegally voting in the United States face up to a year in prison. Those convicted of lying on applications to become Ame

Online masculinity content offers self-help but fuels misogyny, young men say

Interviews with 142 young men reveal conflicting views on online influencers, with useful self-help advice often intertwined with harmful message

Fourth Partner Energy secures 750 cr Tata Capital financing for Maharashtra project

The project comprises 300 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind power and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity

Smacking children: Study finds no consensus on when parents should face assault charges

Researchers found that public views on parental physical punishment vary with the severity of force, raising questions about Australias disciplin

Unusual names, details crop up in electoral roll for MLC polls in U.P.; ECI cites software error

The discrepancies were found in the Allahabad-Jhansi graduates' constituency ahead of polling for 11 MLC seats

Hyderabad airport denies Air India flight made emergency landing

Hyderabad:Authorities at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad on Friday, October 23, denied reports that a Mumbai-bound Air Ind

Indias smartphone shipments collapsed to a decade low during Q3 2026

During Q3, 2026, Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India, followed by Vivo and Oppo

Bombay High Court permits withdrawal of plea against Religion Act

The Bench emphasised the need to specify the repercussions of law enforcement and noted that prosecutions in Pune under the Act were not brought

Vidyut Jammwal expected fans to chase Tiger Shroff

Hyderabad: What began as an appeal to look out for one another has turned into a debate about how much celebrities should expect from their fans.

Apple iPhone Duo goes on sale in India; Delhi buyers queue up at Saket store

The 256GB model is priced at 2,99,900, while the 512GB variant costs 3,24,900

Happy Birthday, Prabhas: A Look At The Rebel Stars Most Iconic Movies

Written and directed by Koratala Siva, 'Mirchi' perfectly blended Prabhas's soft romantic appeal with his towering action persona.

Congress Spokesperson Challenges BJPs Claims Linking Protests to Foreign Influence

Udit Raj questions BJPs claims of foreign influence in protests, calling for evidence and accountability from intelligence agencies. Congress Spo

Telangana HC upholds SI

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the order of a single-judge bench regarding the reinstatement of a 2018-batch sub-inspector who wa

Delhi Traffic Police Plan Strict Vehicle Entry Restrictions and WhatsApp Coordination to Curb Air Pollution

To effectively combat rising air pollution levels, the Delhi Traffic Police hosted an inter-state coordination meeting on Thursday with neighbori

ITBP chief confirms ongoing face-offs with China at Arunachal

New Delhi:Indian and Chinese troops are facing off at several places along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, ITBP Director G

Accused in Keralam synagogue arson case slapped with UAPA, larger conspiracy suspected: police

Anti-terror law invoked considering the sensitive nature of the location he targeted, says District Police Chief (Kochi City) Kaliraj Mahesh Kuma

'Development of youth power': PM Modi recalls Swami Chinmayananda's vision of 'a strong and capable India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled his final meeting with Swami Chinmayananda in 1993, revealing that their conversation centred on

Iraqi Kurdistan Denies Claims Of Ukrainian Military Presence After Bombshell Iranian Report

Iraqi Kurdistan has rejected Iranian media allegations that Ukraine deployed thousands of micro-drones and military personnel in the region. The

What is Romanchs Law? New York Citys historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourists death

The New York City Council voted to pass Romanchs Law, a landmark measure that bans horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by Ju

NCC cadets must help safeguard nations unity, says Air Commodore Narsingh Sailani

Around 300 cadets from 16 directorates take part in a 10-day national integration camp at Gandigunta in Krishna district

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Anti-CEC Protests, AI visuals

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we fact-checked this week!

GHMC To Expand Shamshabad, Rajendranagar Roads To Ease Suburban Traffic

To address the growing traffic problem in the busy Shamshabad and Rajendranagar areas, the GHMC is expediting the expansion works of two major ro

Indian Cricketer Sabbineni Meghna Announces Retirement from All Formats

Sabbineni Meghna, a prominent player for the Indian womens cricket team, retires, expressing gratitude for her cricket journey. Indian Cricketer

Pilibhit voter list manipulation: UP CEO orders legal action against election officials

Bombay HC orders compensation over arrest, directs action against police and Magistrate

A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata noted that the Mumbai Police kept Mr. Agrawal in detention for 26 days w

Crude oil up 85% in 2026 poses threat to global economy; Brent may hit $120

Brent climbed back above $113 a barrel after a deadly drone strike on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field, highlights Mohammed Imran of Mirae Asset Shar

CDSCO flags 330 substandard drug samples, one spurious drug in September alert

The Central Drugs Laboratories identifies 42 drug samples as NSQ, while State Drugs Testing Laboratories identified 288 such samples; such drugs

Parsi organisations oppose Tata Sons listing, ask PM to protect its private status

Any change that alters the balance between long term stewardship and short term market expectations could affect the very fabric, ethos and defin

RJ Anmol's Grav8 brings Saina Nehwal and Armaan Bhatia on board as partners

Qualified institutional buyers bid 13.29 times the quota reserved for them, while retail investors subscribed 1.54 times

Resign Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, says Trump over Ilhan Omar's birth name dispute

Resign Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, says Trump over Ilhan Omar's birth name dispute

Hyderabad NBFC loses Rs 3.3 crore in 87-minute cyberattack

Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) allegedly lost more than Rs 3.3 crore in a cyberattack that lasted 87 minutes.

Kerala Police Charge Main Suspect in Kochi Synagogue Arson Under UAPA, Investigate Larger Conspiracy

Kerala police have charged the main suspect in the Kochi synagogue arson under UAPA, probing for links to a larger conspiracy. Kerala Police Char

Wild Elephant Tramples 60-Year-Old Man to Death in Jajpur

A peaceful Friday morning in Bandhapalli village turned into a scene of unimaginable grief after a wild elephant trampled a 60-year-old resident

US Green Card Bulletin: Indias EB-2 Date Stalls for Second Month

The November 2026 Visa Bulletin keeps Indias EB-2 final action date at November 1, 2013, while most other countries see a three-month advance.

No Dilution In Prescribed Standards: NMC On Denotification Of Medical Education Regulations

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified that the de-notification of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Educat

Gold outlook bleak; avoid aggressive selling without stop loss: Analyst

Gold price outlook: Near-term resistance is at $4140/$4227; support is at $4000/$3930.

ED Raids 13 Sites in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh Over NRI Loan Fraud

The entities covered in the search operation are Antriksh Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd and Sunshine Infrawell Pvt Ltd, under the Prevention o

Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Movie Review: Debutants shine in rom-com about first love, friendship and second chances

Some memories are difficult to leave behind, no matter how much time has passed. A first crush from school, an unfinished love story and feelings

People of Purpose: From 2% to Change, Nupur Garg Is Reshaping Gender Diversity in India

Through Winpe, Nupur Garg is challenging gender gaps in private equity and venture capital with mentorship, inclusive hiring, board-readiness pro

IDBI stake sale to push disinvestment receipts past BE for second year

The 30.48 per cent divestment in IDBI Bank is expected to take the government's receipts from stake sales and asset monetisation past the BE of 8

India invokes Kargil burials to counter Pakistan at UN on funeral rights

India invokes Kargil burials to counter Pakistan at UN on funeral rights

NDA Leaders Confident of Victory in Maharashtra MLC Elections

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other NDA leaders express confidence in winning Maharashtras MLC elections, citing strong voter support. NDA Lea

China Orders 'All-Out' Rescue After Tibet Quake Kills 16

Tibet is largely inaccessible to foreign journalists and Chinese authorities are the only source of official information.

Punjab woman, whose husband is a daily-wage worker, spends Rs 7 on lottery ticket, wins Rs 1 crore

Punjab woman, Bimla Devi from Kotkapura, won Rs 1 crore in a Sikkim government lottery after buying a ticket for just Rs 7 while shopping for her

Hawaii police dog finds missing 70-year-old hiker, second rescue in 2 months

After missing for over a day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 70-year-old David Arai was successfully located by Trina, a skilled police dog, w

Robert Lewandowski names his Ballon d'Or favourite ahead of marquee event

The Ballon dOr 2026 is right around the corner; the marquee event is all set to be held in Paris, and the best mens and womens footballers of the

ED Raids 13 Locations in NRI Housing Loan Fraud Probe

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh in a

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kins appeal against FIR order on October 26

A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, w

Revanth Reddy calls for stronger inter-State police coordination

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, October 23, called for stronger inter-State police coordination and the sharing of technolog

Indian stocks attractive at 16 times FY28 earnings, says Kotak Neo

Kotak Neo expects selective buying opportunities despite volatility, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows and geopolitical developments shap

Drug cartels trying to incite violence in Northeast to revive smuggling networks: Intel

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Fresh Intelligence inputs suggest that there are attempts being made to incite widespread violence in sev

Nimrat Kaur cycles to 'aarti' in the gym as she wishes festival calories away

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur has found a rather divine way to burn off those festive calories. The actress shared a g

Rugby-Fiji pitches pride over money in bid to lure Nawaqanitawase

Fiji has no chance of matching the financial rewards Australia can

1890 Sherlock Holmes first edition found in charity donations sold for 11,520

During his life, Gregor Mendel's essential studies on plant hybridization remained largely unappreciated. His landmark paper, titled 'Experiments

Polish PM Tusk Meets DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, Discuss IT Collaboration

Leading a delegation of around 100 Polish business leaders, PM Donald Franciszek Tusk aims to explore opportunities for collaboration in the stat

Govt Extends Duty-Free Sugar Import Deadline To Dec 31

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of one million tonnes of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota

Heavy Flood Damage in Bastar, Presidents Visit Sparks Hope for Relief

President Droupadi Murmus visit to Jagdalpur raises hopes for relief amid severe flood damage in Bastar. Heavy Flood Damage in Bastar, Presidents

Only 1% of engineers work in FDE roles despite rising AI demand: Report

While companies globally are increasingly citing AI adoption as a reason for job cuts, demand is growing for a specialised engineering role in th

Vikram Solar to roll out first cells from 9 GW Tamil Nadu facility in Dec 2026

Gangaikondans integrated plant will produce ingots to modules in one campus, boosting domestic content and creating 2,000+ jobs as India deepens

PM Modi urges personal advancement as means for national progress at Chinmaya Sammelan

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Govt extends duty-free raw sugar import window till Dec 31 to ease supplies

So far, around 2.6 lakh tonnes has been imported, according to industry data

Shashi Tharoor criticises removal of Raihan Vadra

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US National Mathew VanDyke Appears Before Delhi Court in Myanmar Arms Training Case; Six Co-Accused Ukrainians Yet to Return

US national Mathew VanDyke, who was previously permitted to return to his home country for a month, has returned to India and appeared before a D

Uditi Singh Predicts Top Five Finalists Of BB20

Director Rohit Shetty will be hosting the Bigg Boss 20 weekend episode instead of Salman Khan.

Employee received boss's 'OK' on WhatsApp before taking two days extra leave, returned to find himself suspended; tribunal rules message doesn't prove approval

A North Central Railway employee challenged his transfer from Prayagraj to Fatehpur after claiming his senior officer approved two extra days of

Tonbo Imaging shares make stellar market debut; jump 66%

The stock made its debut at 1,162 apiece, registering a premium of 66% from the issue price on the BSE

QFocus Technologies Scales Global Engineering Business, Plans to Triple Workforce in 2027 to Support Growing Customer Demand

Bengaluru (karnataka) [India], / San Francisco [US], October 23: QFocus Technologies LLC (QFocus), headquartered in the USA, is strengthening its

Trump Signals Possible Military Action Against Iran Despite Political Risks

President Trump hints at further military action against Iran, acknowledging potential political fallout for Republicans in upcoming elections. T

UAE confirms tanker oil spill behind odour in 3 emirates

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, October 23, confirmed that an oil spill from a tanker caused an unpleasant smell reported in

German home prices stagnate as interest rates pressure market, IW data show

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Private universities continue to flout UGC rules on fee refund

UGCs Fee Nivaran Cell had resolved 4,257 complaints across five academic years. These efforts resulted in refunds to students totalling over 25.5

16 Killed, 65 Injured As 7.0-Magnitude Quake Rocks Tibet

BEIJING/LHASA, Oct 23: At least 16 people were killed and 65 others injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City of

Anupam Kher calls meeting Stevie Wonder backstage surreal, says his kindness touched him

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher was left mesmerized by legendary singer Stevie Wonders performance in Stockholm and descri

Docu film accuses Modi, Adani of corruption; 24 issued notices

A 36-minute documentary accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani of corruption and cronyism is circulating widely on

Gujarat to add official seals on e-certificates under Digital Gujarat 2.0

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Karimnagar: Father, Young Son Hurt in Collision with Jagtial RTC Bus

Both the father and son suffered serious injuries in the accident and were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment.

Czech lower house gives initial approval to wider deficit in 2027 budget

Czech lower house lawmakers gave initial support late on

Watch: Abohar shootout victim family stages protest outside Punjab legislative assembly

Family members of Ajay Kumar, the Abohar shootout victim, staged a protest outside the Punjab Assembly in Chandigarh for the second consecutive d

How Indias research ambitions rest on scholars who can barely survive

PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24, according to the but theUGC awards the Junior Research Fellowsh

Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

In a significant move towards online safety, Greece's parliament has enacted a law banning social media usage for children under 15, set to take

Volvo Cars announces 2,500 job cuts worldwide

Struggling along with other European auto companies in the face of a difficult global landscape, Volvo Cars last year announced an 18-billion-kro

Tensions Erupt Between BJP and SP Workers During MLC Elections in Noida

A heated exchange occurred between BJP and SP workers during MLC elections in Noida, prompting police intervention to restore order. Tensions Eru

Chinas 'eyes in the sky' multiply, Indias surveillance fleet faces a numbers game

Recent satellite imagery indicates that four KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning aircraft are located at Xi'an Aircraft Company. This suggests that se

Why Companies Should Review How Employees Use Health Insurance, Not Just What It Costs

Companies should review how employees use health insurance because claims data shows whether the plan works and what the next premium will be. Th

Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific

China is combining militia vessels with coast guard ships to expand attlefield preparation around Taiwan and into the western Pacific, Taiwan's

India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Minority Rights, Terrorists Burials

Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan challenges Pakistans record on minority rights, questioning its criticism of New Delhi over religious freed

K'taka Police launch crackdown on banned manja rope sales after womans death

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have intensified their crackdown on the sale and use of banned manja (glass-coated k