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Box office collection of October 26: Jailer 2 crosses Rs 400 crore in India; did Udta Teer pass Monday test?

There was a significant boost in film collections over the weekend. Jailer 2 has entered the Rs 400 crore club in India, while Udta Teer has also

Stalin Condemns Arrest of Former Minister, Accuses Government of Political Vendetta

DMK leader MK Stalin criticizes the arrest of former minister Ambil Mahesh, alleging political motives behind the governments actions. Stalin Con

Manipur CM meets families of three men killed in Sunurok ambush

In a show of solidarity, Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Nongshum to console families mourning their loved ones lost to a

Noel Tata seeks record of Tata Sons September 17 board meet

Tata requested records in a letter to the company secretary, Suprakash Mukhopadhyay, on Monday. The letter was copied to other board members of T

Telangana, Maharashtra Set Up Joint Panel on Tummidihatti

Fadnavis gives agrees to consider Telanganas request

Chennai Super Kings and batting coach Mike Hussey part ways; Batty joins as assistant coach

Chennai Super Kings have announced changes in their coaching staff in preparation for IPL 2027. They have parted ways with batting coach Mike Hus

Chris Brown Avoids Jail Time, Given Suspended 8-Month Sentence Over London Nightclub Attack

R&B star Chris Brown has avoided immediate imprisonment after being handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, for assaultin

Muizzu Courts Pak, China: Maldives Plotting New Anti-India Axis; Opening Maritime Backdoor?

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu came to power on an India Out platform. India later supported the Maldives with financial assistance, currency

China Lectures India On Border Peace After PLA Deviates From Established Patrol Routes In Arunachal

China is lecturing India on border peace after New Delhi flagged frequent PLA face-offs and deviations from established patrol routes in Arunacha

Four killed, others injured in shootout at Guwahati hotel, police say culprit will be nabbed soon

A shootout occurred in a hotel in Guwahati resulting in the deaths of four individuals. Two of those killed were women, and several others are cr

A 3,400-year-old Egyptian mummy held a secret beneath her linen wrappings. Scientists found a shell made of mud, sand and straw

Researchers discovered an ancient Egyptian mummy encased in a repair shell of mud and straw beneath linen wrappings. CT scans revealed that the m

Jadcherla MLA Threatens Hunger Strike Over Delay In Constituency Funds

Congress MLA J. Anirudh Reddy threatened an indefinite hunger strike with 30,000 people over pending development funds and bills in Jadcherla.

Tata Communications to invest 4,350 crore in 10,000-km AI data centre network

First phase to link data centre hubs in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai; later phases to extend connectivity to Vizag, Bhubaneswar, Jamnagar

Watch: Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede Lulas election win

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term, but the victory faces a challenge from right-wing Senator Flavi

Three men paraded naked in Kolkata; three arrested

A minor girls family members threaten victims with gun; video of assault goes viral

Haryana teen Poonam lets her javelin do the talking

State government committed to strengthening ITDAs, resolving Podu land issues: Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar

However Sliced, Medigadda Trumps Tummidihatti: Harish

BRS leader Harish Rao questioned the Congress government's plan for Tummidihatti, arguing that Medigadda offers greater water availability at low

Retired SIs Son Dies After Party; Father Suspects Foulplay

Police probe the death of Krishna Koundinya, who was taken unconscious from a farmhouse to hospital

Telanganas Tallest Chariot Draws 50,000 Devotees to Sircilla

Telanganas tallest temple chariot drew an estimated 50,000 devotees to the annual Rathotsavam of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy in Sircilla.

100+ activists write to CM, Health Minister over govt hospitals

Hyderabad: In an open letter to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha, womens rights and social activists fr

Madurai Corporation conducts medical camps at 16 places

Kolkata Residents Criticize Kharges Controversial Remarks on PM Modi

Kolkata citizens express discontent over Congress leader Kharges remarks about PM Modi, calling them disrespectful and inappropriate. Kolkata Res

The double-edged sword of a dual bottom line

Are purpose-driven companies likely to systematically outperform conventional competitors? That's the question this book aims to answer, and why

From murder charges to military curfews: The fallout from a US Marine's case in Japan reignites anger over American forces in Okinawa

Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard faces charges in the murder of Anna Yagi, which has triggered public outrage. His alleged actions and the mili

Keralam Mercedes crash: Vijayan assures justice, says Home Minister promised action against guilty

Gusty Winds Bring Cooler Mornings To Hyderabad

Hyderabad recorded temperatures as low as 14.8C amid gusty winds, while Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms across Telangan

Fresh protests erupt at Jamia Millia Islamia hours after election announcement; students detained

Egypt parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia

Cairo: Egypts parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take necessary measures to support and defend Saudi Arabia, Ahram Onlin

FCNR(B) rush squeezes margins; private banks feel more heat than PSU peers

Private banks raise FCNR(B) at 7.5-10% of deposits versus 2-2.5% for PSUs

Rajasthan man arrested in Gujarat by Adilabad police in cyber fraud case

Iran, Mecca pact countries agree to continue talks after 'first' meeting: state media

The meeting brought Iran together with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, says broadcaster

Pricing pain points

Controls in health care are needed but come with risks

Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules

The

Head coach Sammy urges West Indies players to boost earnings with strong WTC performances

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has challenged his players to improve their financial prospects through strong performances in the World Test

Seamless credit network

Interoperability can enable inclusive lending

TSF Investments Board approves sale of 3.7% stake in TVS Holdings

The approval is for selling the stake to existing members of the Promoter and Promoter Group of TVS Holdings Ltd,

Schools shut, relief measures intensified in three North Andhra districts as cyclone nears

You need to take a lesson or two from us: Goyal tells Dutch Trade Minister to embrace deregulation

Finance Minister offers worship at Tiruvanaikoil temple

Telangana High Court directs government to file written submissions opposing bail for two BRS MLCs

SCR and BDL launched Vigilance Awareness Week

SCR and BDL launched Vigilance Awareness Week activities under the theme Probity for Prosperity, promoting integrity and ethical conduct.

Bengal Puja Tragedy Sparks Wish For One-engine Sarkar

The public needs someone to blame; and the blame for the Chorbagan tragedy has shifted to the new line-up of BJPs North Kolkata heavyweights, Tam

BRS avoided Tummidihatti as per CWC recommendations on water availability: Harish Rao

Uneasy lies the governance space

The ripples the Tata affair will cause are yet to become clear - but promoters will be nervous at such a coup by the professional hire

Provide 2.5% reservation to students of govt-aided schools in medical college admissions: Anbumani

Poor and disadvantaged students studying in government-aided schools are being denied social justice in admissions to medical courses, says PMK l

NPDCL Prepares for Uninterrupted Power Supply During Cyclone

24-hour control rooms, emergency repair teams and buffer stocks of electrical equipment kept ready; special focus on Godavari basin areas

Station Mahotsav celebrated at Pattukottai railway station

BJP undermining democracy through vote chori, claims Kamaleshwar Patel

The CWC member says that as per the Registration of Electors Rules 1960, mentioning the reason for deletion of voter name is mandatory

Delhi Municipal Corporation Suspends Engineer in Animal Welfare Case

The Delhi Municipal Corporation has suspended a junior engineer linked to an animal welfare case involving activist Jagriti Mishra. Delhi Municip

Dindigul, Theni districts record moderate-to-heavy rainfall

YSRCP asks Supreme Court for retired judge-led panel to oversee Andhra local body polls, seeks bar on unopposed wins

Opposition party YSRCP has submitted a fresh application to the Supreme Court concerning the Andhra Pradesh local body elections. The application

Vice-President Urges Medical Institutions to Develop Solutions to Healthcare Challenges

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged medical institutions to strengthen research, embrace emerging technologies and develop solutions to healt

Serbia's student movement toppled a political giant. Can it now govern the country?

By unseating longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic

Whatever we do as parliaments should be people-centric: Ugandan MP Joel Ssenyonyi at BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Highlighting the vital imperative for legislative bodies to remain directly accountable to their citizens, Ugandan Member of Parliament Joel Ssen

Saudi defence pact countries push for peace in Tehran as Houthis launch more attacks

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Andhra Pradesh releases Rs 27 crore for Cyclone Arnab relief operations, deploys 15 NDRF teams

The IMD said the storm was likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and move northwestwards after t

Murder cases decline in Thoothukudi, says SP

Four charred to death as car catches fire, falls into culvert in Madhya Pradesh

Police say the incident took place on Mhow-Neemuch four-lane highway when one of the tyres burstand caught fire after which the car veered off th

Bars And Restaurant Observe Bandh Against Privilege Tax Hike

Bars and restaurants remained shut on Monday in protest against a hike in privilege tax: Reports

Beauty, personal care segment witnessing strong growth momentum this festival season

Emerging as a key growth pillar for e-commerce, quick-commerce platforms

Railways Open 24-Hr Control Room Ahead of Cyclone Arnab

South Coast Railway has set up a round-the-clock control room in Visakhapatnam and intensified safety checks ahead of anticipated heavy rain and

John Abraham joins Indian Superbike League as Strategic Advisor

The Indian Superbike League (ISBL) on Monday announced actor-entrepreneur and one of India

Risk of irrelevance?

The scale of the selling and the speed and magnitude of the underperformance in Indian equities are unsustainable

CB-CID files chargesheet in fraudulent registration of Palani Math land case

MoSPI to start annual unincorporated sector enterprises survey from April 2027

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will conduct the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises from April 2027. New

Turkey's Erdogan says criticism of Libya maritime deal has no legitimate basis

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Watch: Lula defeats far-right Bolsonaro to secure a fourth presidential term | Above the Fold | Oct 26, 2026

Lula wins a historic fourth term in Brazil, Serbias ruling party is ousted after student-led protests, and Marine Le Pen launches her presidentia

BJP Leaders Seek Support for NDA Mayoral Candidate in Anantapur

BJP leaders Lanka Dinakar and Sai Kumar campaigned for NDA-backed mayoral candidate K. Ajesh Babu, promising better water supply, drainage and ci

Indian Army to get 335 more K-9 Vajra howitzers for deployment along China, Pak borders

In a major boost to the Indian Army

ECI Suspends Polling Staff In UP

The six officers ordered to be suspended were deployed at polling stations 21 and 26. The ECI has directed the authorities concerned to prepare c

The Hindu Group, Cancer Institute launch book on comprehensive cancer care

Cancer 360 examines detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation

All SIR orders unanimous, no changes made to Form 6: Election Commission tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission on Monday defended its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court,

All SIR Decisions Unanimous, Form 6 Unchanged: Election Commission Tells Supreme Court Ahead of Crucial Hearing

In a major counter-affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) firmly rejected a

Pope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says

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High Alert in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir Following Reports of Suspicious Activity

Security forces launched a search operation in Kathua after locals reported suspicious individuals in the area. High Alert in Kathua, Jammu and K

United Flight 1681 forced to return to Las Vegas after flight attendant spots passenger texting about hijacking aircraft

United Flight 1681 hijack: United Flight 1681 returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reportedly spotted a passenger texting about hijacki

The Other Side of Rehabilitation: A Home, But at What Cost?

By: Chandrani Das Four years after families from Bhoomiheen Camp were relocated to permanent housing in south-east Delhi, recurring complaints ab

FOREX-Euro falls against dollar; Brazilian real tumbles after Lula election win

The euro fell against the dollar on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings and with crude oil prices remaining elevated, while the

Gilgit-Baltistan region has strategic importance

Prabhat Kishore In October 1947, the tribes backed by Pakistan army as well as a particular section of Maharajas own army had captured a large po

All SIR decisions unanimous, didn

New Delhi: Rejecting allegations reported in the media that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally, the Election Commission

Sweden Embassy to host student engagement fairs in Delhi and Hyderabad, spotlighting STEM, research, innovation, industry-linked learning

The Embassy of Sweden will host 'Study in Sweden 2026' fairs in New Delhi and Hyderabad in October. These fairs will offer prospective students a

Meta eyes record $95 billion equity raise to fund AI infrastructure push

Meta plans $35 billion in stock offerings and a further $60 billion share sale programme to finance AI expansion, as heavy infrastructure spendin

Farrokh Bulsara

How did an ordinary Indian boy, born into a Parsi family in Zanzibar and brought up at school in Bombay, become a global superstar? Farrokh Bulsa

Increasing Nuclear threats amid a changing world order

Hegemonic approach in Global relations would be catastrophic By Dr Arun Mitra The escalating conflict in West Asia has raised serious concerns

India walking a fine line between the U.S. and China: Gautam Bambawale

15 Years Of Ra.One: Anubhav Sinha looks back at the film that pushed the boundaries of Indian VFX: 2011 wasn't ready for it

Directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, Ra.One was released worldwide on October 26, 2011, during

TRAI finalises authorisation framework for FAST channels

In addition to existing permitted or authorised television channels, a framework has been recommended for simple registration of Internet-native

TD, YSRC Workers Clash During Kurnool Mayoral Poll Campaign

Tension flared in Kurnools 16th ward after TD workers allegedly obstructed YSRC leaders during the mayoral election campaign, prompting police in

Stalin Condemns Arrest Of Poyyamozhi

DMK president M K Stalin strongly condemned the arrest of a former Minister in his Cabinet: Reports