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SC weighs in favour of conditional relaxation on next gen joined green crackers ahead of festive season

The apex court had queried in July whether a partial relaxation with respect to certain types of crackers may be possible, with specific referenc

Oil Ministry aims to amend Petroleum act to decriminalise minor offences

Accordingly, the Ministry has proposed to amend the Petroleum Act, 1934 through amendment of Chapter three, which relates to Penalties and Proced

CAFE III: What Indias new fuel efficiency norms mean for automakers and buyers

From April 1, 2027, carmakers face progressively tougher fuel-efficiency targets, but the final rules give them more ways to comply. The biggest

Odiapreneur 3.0 State-Level Hackathon Inaugurated at IIT Bhubaneswar

The State-Level Hackathon 3.0 Odiapreneur was inaugurated today at the IIT Bhubaneswar Campus, bringing together 192 students from 101 schools a

Neeru Dhanda Triumphs at Asian Games, Overcoming Illness to Claim Gold

Neeru Dhanda wins gold at the Asian Games, showcasing resilience after battling illness to achieve her dreams in trap shooting. Neeru Dhanda Triu

RIMS Adilabad fire: Eight rescued infants undergoing treatment in Hyderabad, one at RIMS

Dead for 13 years, Kannur man accused in narcotics cases arrested in Andhra Pradesh

He had reportedly failed to appear before the court in a case registered by the Kannur Town police in 2008 and was declared a proclaimed offender

Andhra Pradesh pitches investment opportunities to Maharashtra companies

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas highlights investor-friendly policies and opportunities across key sectors ahead of CII Partnership Summit in Visakh

September rout makes history: Nifty posts worst monthly fall in 8 years, worst series drop since 2001

The market-capitalisation of NSE listed stocks was at 467 lakh crore as on September 2026, down from 469 lakh crore as on June 2026

PE-VC investments hit four year high at $6.1 billion in September

The momentum was driven by a surge in mega deals (over $100 million) both in terms of value and volume

TVS MotoSoul 6.0: Flagship motorcycling festival returns to Goa on December 11-12

The two-day festival will feature new experiences and formats, bringing performance, technology, creativity, community and youth culture together

Government Approves Significant Hike in MSP for Six Rabi Crops for 2027-28

The Indian government has approved a substantial increase in MSP for six key rabi crops, benefiting millions of farmers. Government Approves Sign

Mans body found near stone quarry

Government healthcare providers have slight edge in patient history access: DPI report

Newspaper Hawker Detained by Police in Bhubaneswar, Released After Backlash

Newspaper distribution in Bhubaneswar faced a potential shutdown after local vendors protested the detention of a hawker by Capital Police. The B

Raitha Sangha seeks import duty to protect local red gram growers

Commissioner for non-resident Tamils welfare inspects Mandapam camp

Employment in industries cross 2 cr mark in 2024-25 shows government survey

The estimated number of persons engaged in registered industries rose to 2.10 crore at the end of FY25 as compared to 1.96 core in FY24, showing

Muskan, Sahil guilty in Saurabh Rajput murder case; sentencing hearing to follow

The court will announce its order on punishment after 15 days

Raw material exhibition in Coimbatore from Oct. 6

Parts of Tiruchi continue to face short supply of drinking water due to sharp drop in yield

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda orders KRDCL to fix SH-35 within three months, provide immediate relief to commuters

The Minister inspected the stretch following recurring complaints, including an incident earlier this month in which schoolchildren were stuck in

Woman poses as PSI, cheats many in Chikkamagaluru

Madhya Pradesh Reports Decreased Water Levels in Major Dams Amid Lower Rainfall

Madhya Pradeshs major dams have lower water levels this year due to reduced rainfall, impacting irrigation and drinking water supplies. Madhya Pr

Stock trading, investment scams drive 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana

455 crore recovered in two years as cyber fraud networks expand globally

Two special trains for southern district during Gandhi Jayanthi

ED Arrests 2 Vatika Promoters In Laundering Case

They were produced before a special PMLA court in Gurugram: Reports

Two new AC executive semi-sleeper bus services to connect Kalaburagi, Bengaluru

Kurnool aiming to become major horticulture hub, says Collector

Flagging off a tractor rally, A. Siri says State government striving to undertake development activities worth 1 lakh crore across the State as p

Ken Griffin commits $3bn to Carnegie Mellon in single largest donation ever

The commitment will more than double Griffin's previous donations, bringing the total to roughly $5.7 billion.

Centre allocates 14 lakh tonnes of sugar for sales in Oct 1-15 ahead of Dussehra

Mills in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have been allocated 10.77 lt or 83 per cent of the total 13 lt across the country, 1 lt allocat

Thoothukudi Skill Conclave focuses on industry ready workforce for emerging industries in district

Noel Tata files a caveat with Charity Commissioner on Venu Srinivasans complaint

The move comes as Srinivasan seeks a regulatory inquiry, a restraining order against Tatas participation in related meetings, and to preserve the

Modi and Trump Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Trade, Defense, and Energy

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump engage in talks to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors including trade and defense. Modi and

Naval Commanders Urged To Stay Combat-Ready

Defence leadership urged naval commanders to maintain combat readiness, strengthen maritime surveillance and boost technology absorption amid Wes

Congress to continue guarantee schemes after returning to power in 2028: D.K. Shivakumar

Congress to continue guarantee schemes after returning to power in 2028: D.K. Shivakumar

October 6 last date for filing nominations for Karnataka West Graduates Constituency; none filed so far

The nomination process for the election to Karnataka West Graduates Constituency has begun from September 29 and October 6 is the last date for f

Sivaganga farmers oppose FFS App fertilizer distribution at grievance meeting

Sivaganga farmers oppose FFS App fertilizer distribution at grievance meeting

Travel restriction order will not disrupt normal life, says Idukki Collector amid protests by farmers

As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt

Travel restriction order will not disrupt normal life, says Idukki Collector amid protests by farmers

As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt

Doha passenger held at Hyderabad Airport with 5 kg cocaine

Hyderabad: An individual carrying nearly 5 kg of cocaine worth Rs 25 crore was arrested at the Hyderabad Airport, police said on Wednesday, Septe

Karnataka CM blames previous BJP governments for Finance Department advisory

Karnataka CM blames previous BJP governments for Finance Department advisory

Tamil Nadu strengthens its manufacturing lead with 41,221 factory establishments: ASI 2024-25

The State also accounted for 10.90 per cent of Indias manufacturing GVA in 2024-25, up from 10.26 per cent in the previous year, placing it third

Bamboo harvesting set to commence in ASR district from this week

Indian Captain Fought Co-Pilot To Prevent FlyDubai Flight 'Crash'

Ynet, citing Israeli officials, reported that the co-pilot was an Omani national and was suspected of trying to crash the aircraft

BJP stages protest against Karnataka government in Belagavi

They alleged that the Chief Minister was making promises during visits to different parts of the State without ensuring the availability of funds

BJP stages protest against Karnataka government in Belagavi

They alleged that the Chief Minister was making promises during visits to different parts of the State without ensuring the availability of funds

Earths 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsen

Earth's natural systems face mounting pressures, with seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached. The Planetary Health Check 2026 highlights

Feud escalates at Tatas as Srinivasan moves Charity Commissioner against SDTT

SDTT is a public charitable trust and its substantial shareholding in Tata Sons cannot result in the Trust itself assuming the functions of a com

Feud escalates at Tatas as Srinivasan moves Charity Commissioner against SDTT

SDTT is a public charitable trust and its substantial shareholding in Tata Sons cannot result in the Trust itself assuming the functions of a com

Shankar Mahadevan Explains Why Singers Often Forget Their Hit Songs Lyrics

Shankar Mahadevan discusses why singers forget lyrics of popular songs, highlighting the shift in focus to new music. Shankar Mahadevan Explains

Mother and nominee son died; bank delayed funds to father, ordered to pay Rs 15,000

A woman had Rs 62,541 in her savings account. Her son was registered as the nominee. Both the mother and son passed away, leaving her 83-year-old

Delhi HC Closes PIL Seeking Red Fort Memorial For Army

Delhi HC closed a PIL seeking an INA martyrs memorial at Red Fort, saying erecting a memorial is government discretion, not a court matter.

Full re-entry into EU is an option for U.K., says PM Burnham

The question of reversing Brexit,Britains departure from the bloc in 2016, would likely be a deeply divisive process as Brexit itself was

SC rules out total Diwali cracker ban, to set hours after CPCB report

Supreme Court says it will balance religious and cultural sentiments with pollution concerns, and consider permitted hours for firecracker use af

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Rejects Rahuls Leadership: BJP

Leave the I.N.D.I.A. bloc aside; even Congress leaders and members of the party are not willing to accept Rahul Gandhi as their leader: BJP leade

IATA opposes 'forced' shift of international flights to Navi Mumbai airport

Global airline body writes to Civil Aviation Ministry; red-flags lack of readiness and consultation on MIAL plan

Sassy Sarah wins feature event

'Moment my blood clot bursts, I die': Witness' chilling COVID vaccine testimony at Allison Inquiry

India hikes anti-dumping duty on jute goods from Bangladesh, Nepal

It will help increase domestic demand and capacity utilisation by jute mills even as Directorate General of Trade Remedies moots countervailing d

Couple killed as car rams into two-wheeler near Kugenahalli Gate

Indias external financial health improves marginally in Q1 FY27 amid global headwinds

Indias external financial position improved marginally in Q1 FY27, RBI data showed. External debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion, while the

AAP Calls for Joint Interrogation of Akali Leader and Ex-Police Officer in Drug Case

AAP demands a joint interrogation of Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia and ex-officer Jagdish Bhola in a major drug investigation. AAP Calls for

Rayalaseema to expand horticulture area to 14.41 lakh hectares by 2030, says BJP leader

Addressing the media, Nagothu Ramesh Naidu says government was targeting an increase in horticultural production to 435 lakh tonnes by 2030

Modi To Attend UPSC Centenary Fete

The programme will mark the culmination of year-long celebrations that began on October 1 last year: Reports

Mancherial: No medical aid, man wheels mother to MLA

Mancherial: A distraught son and a two-km trek to the local MLAs residence with his wheelchair-bound mother. That is all it took to draw attentio

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 History: Why India observes October 2, significance, theme and freedom struggle

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Theme, History: October 2 marks the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose leadership, Satyagraha and commitment to

Submit applications online for temporary crackers shop

Tyler Perry bought Beverly Hills land for $4.3m; 22.5-acre estate now asks $57m

Public protest over proposed SIPCOT project in Melur

Villagers demand a public hearing and a thorough inquiry into the Revenue Department report on land and archaeological features in Kallangadu

Security tightened for KeralamChief Minister amid continuing protests

The heightened security follows clashes with BJP activists and a string of protests targeting Ministers in retaliation for earlier Youth Congress

Experts Call for Formal Education to Elevate Indias Jewelry Industry

Industry experts emphasize the need for formal training to attract new talent and preserve traditional craftsmanship in Indias jewelry sector. Ex

Suggestions invited for Sidharthan Anti-Ragging Act and Sidharthan Student Distress App

Manipur CM Khemchand stresses peace, assures action on Pherzawl issues

Tipaimukh Assembly Constituency MLA Ngursanglur Sanate, along with representatives of various organisations from Pherzawl district, called on Chi

Over 400 kg fresh sea cucumber seized at Nagapattinam

Rohit Sharma becomes third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli to achieve stunning feat in ODI history

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Star India batter Rohit Sharma stole the show in the second ODI against West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Sta

Civil rights forum to stage dharna against SIR on October 2

SC reserves verdict on CoC's power to withdraw approved resolution plan

Indian Bank argues creditors should be able to reconsider an approved plan when circumstances change; resolution applicant says withdrawal is bar

Home Department discusses licence suspension, higher fines for repeat traffic offenders

Officials also discussed integrating the Transport Departments Sarathi database with Bengaluru Traffic Polices e-challan system to enable real-ti

FlyDubai Pilot Stabbed Another, Apparently Tried To Crash Plane: Netanyahu

Passengers and crew subdued the attacker and the plane eventually made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Modi, Trump review India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation, exchanged views on global developments and agreed to remain in close touch

Mines ministry to auction two offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea

Two Andaman Sea blocks will be offered for composite licence as the government seeks to attract investment, boost exploration and strengthen long

MCC inspects Outer Ring Road ahead of mega cleanliness drive

Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath mega cleanliness drive on October 1

US inflation rises less than expected in August, consumer spending surges

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 0.3% last month after a downwardly revised 0.1% gain in July

Three LPG cylinders explode at suspected illegal storage shed

Pilot attacked in flydubai altercation Indian, say sources

At this early stage, the underlying reasons and motives behind this event are unknown and remain subject to a formal investigation, reads a press

B.R. Patil writes to Rahul Gandhi seeking intervention to restore safeguards for agricultural lands

Congress had promised to repeal anti-farmer laws introduced during the BJP regime, referring to amendments to Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, a