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Centre announces 3% DA hike for central government employees, pensioners

Eighth Central Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders on salary and pension revisions, with employee unions seeking a higher fitment factor an

Gal Gadot casts vote in Israel election, urges citizens to vote for change amid tight Netanyahu-Eisenkot contest

Gal Gadot cast her vote in Israel's election and urged citizens to exercise their democratic rights, saying she was voting for change. Her appeal

Johnny Depp Reveals His Unique Take on Playing Ebenezer Scrooge

Paramount Pictures dark reimagining of the timeless Christmas classic arrives in Indian cinemas on 27th November 2026

School Assembly Headlines for October 29: Top national, international, sports and business updates

School Assembly Headlines: Cyclone Arnab has made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing significant evacuation efforts in Odisha. The Uni

Social Sciences Play a Vital Role in Disaster Management, Says Bihar Governor at Annual IASSSI Conference

Bihars Governor emphasized the importance of social sciences in disaster management at the IASSSI conference in Rajgir. Social Sciences Play a Vi

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata Group remarks, accuses him of spreading 'distrust, toxicity'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (October 28) hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning the

Info Edge CEO Hitesh Oberoi to step down, Sanjeev Bikhchandani to take over

Hitesh Oberoi will step down as Info Edge's MD and CEO on December 2 after nearly 27 years with the company, while founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani w

After Theni jailbreak, prison guards manning district jail watchtowers authorised to open fire

Though all prisons have watchtowers, they were previously not manned by armed guards due to a shortage of manpower or other reasons

North Carolina dumped 7,200 tons of discarded concrete pipe onto bare ocean floor at AR-165; the reef later grew to include 3 retired tugboats for fish habitat

In North Carolina, marine biologists are transforming sunken tugboats and concrete pipes into artificial reefs, enhancing the habitat for numerou

Government-Owned Power Giant NTPC Hiring Deputy Managers, Apply By October 30

NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026: Selected candidates will be appointed in the E4 grade, with a pay scale of Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 under t

Downfall Of US Among 3 Chilling Predictions For 2028 By 'America's Nostradamus'

The self-styled prophet outlined three main warnings, drawing from his interpretations of historical prophecies and current global tensions.

Israel election 2026: Can Netanyahu stay in power? | 5 things to know

Water Board fines Jubilee Hills resident Rs 5K for wasting water

Hyderabad: A Jubilee Hills resident was fined Rs 5,000 by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for wasting drinkin

LTM launches GCC Origin as IT firms race to serve global capability centres

More than a year after introducing GCC-as-a-Service, LTM creates a dedicated business unit as TCS, Infosys and other technology companies expand

At Least 46 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

At least 46 people have lost their lives following a high-speed train collision in Spains Toledo province on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026,

Yemens Houthis Call for Immediate Evacuation of Aden Airport

Houthi rebels allege a Saudi military cargo plane carrying weapons is at the airport in Aden, the seat of Yemens internationally recognised gover

No Casualties, No Crop Loss: Governor Sets High Bar for Odisha

As severe weather threatens parts of the state, the Governor of Odisha, Braj Mohan Ram, emphasised the absolute necessity of ensuring zero casual

Karnataka Bank Q2 net profit up 36.6% to 319.12 crore

For the half year ended September 2026, the net profit stood at 854.84 crore as against 611.52 crore for half year ended September 2025, a growth

Expansion, sourcing gains ahead for JSW Steel as capacity and volumes rise

JSW Steel plans to expand capacity to 78 million tonnes by FY32, backed by raw material integration, stronger volumes and internal cash flows, th

Sundaram MF sees AUM doubling in three years, flags small-cap inflow risks

Sundaram Asset Management Company CEO cautions that small-cap inflows warrant vigilance and notes that global factors such as oil prices, interes

Project Cheetah: First Gunshot Death - What The Killing Of Cub KNG22 Reveals

Launched on September 17, 2022, Project Cheetah aims to re-establish a viable population of cheetahs in India after the species became extinct in

Indias factory output growth moderates to 6.7% in September

Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained

'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing

The bench questioned why individuals who were already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled.

Sexually abused live-in partner

Hyderabad:A special fast-track court at LB Nagar on Wednesday, October 28, sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for s

Sensex ends 353 points lower as auto and banking stocks limit losses

The Sensex, which had plunged to an intra-day low of 72,604, staged a recovery but still ended 353 points lower at 73,246.

Delhi Trade Body Objects To BJP Rally, Gets '1-Hour' Assurance

The traders' body said BJP leaders told them that only 400 people will participate in the march and it would last for one and a half hours.

Telangana Congress demands special trains for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

The demonstration was organised to demand the operation of special trains from Telangana to New Delhi to facilitate party workers and citizens tr

ISROs GSLV-F18 To Carry NVS-03, Next-Gen NavIC Satellite With Homegrown Atomic Clock, On 30 October

Everyone Was Shocked: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain

Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on heari

Rupee falls 21 paise to close at 95.28 against U.S. dollar

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 95.29 and f

Student Held In Dwarka Drug Case

A 22-year-old B Com student, Rohit, has been arrested in Dwarka, New Delhi, with 101 grams of heroin valued at Rs 25-30 lakh. Police suspect an i

Meta, Snap Face Major US Legal Test of Youth Social Media Addiction Claims

The case is only the second to go to trial involving individual plaintiffs who allege that social media companies deliberately designed their pla

'Godzilla Minus Zero' reportedly delays India release to avoid Ranbir Kapoor

Highlights Godzilla Minus Zero may arrive in Indian theaters two weeks later than originally planned. The reported delay would help the Japanese

Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge law

The Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% welfar

Government Formally Rejects Regularization Claims on Legal Grounds

Jio Platforms becomes second-most valuable firm on stock market debut

Shares of Jio Platforms, a Reliance Industries-backed digital services company owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, listed on the India s

Apple bets MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens

Apple plans to unveil new 14- and 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro models at its Pro and Tell event

Mutual fund industry must shift from access to investor outcomes: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts said the next phase of mutual fund growth will depend on better investor outcomes, inn

Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani chairman in leadership transition

The leadership change comes as the company prepares to pursue new opportunities in advanced materials, sustainable steel production and internati

Jailer 2: How singer MS Krsna landed a song with Rajinikanth and Anirudh

From indie music to a song in Rajinikanths latest hit, MS Krsna is finding his moment in the spotlight

Israel elections: Understanding how Knesset polls work vs Indias system

Israels political clash after the October 27 national vote pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners

Election Commission to Kick Off EVM & VVPAT Verification on November 12

After Cyclone, Flash Flood Threat Looms Over Odisha: Dy CMs

Even as the intensity of the cyclone wanes across the state, Odisha now faces a fresh and urgent challenge: the looming threat of flash floods ca

School holiday on Oct 29: Schools closed in many states amid Cyclone Arnab

Schools in many states were closed today, October 28 as authorities ramped up preparations for Cyclone Arnab. Many states have declared closures

Stock tips, mis-selling: Sanjay Kathuria flags key investment traps

Sanjay Kathuria said that investors should examine the costs and conditions of financial products before committing their money. The mindset shou

Ditch the screen and find your rhythm: Why unplugged running is catching on

Screen fatigue is causing more people to run without their phones or watches. Here is why unplugged running is on everyone's radar and what it ha

Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks

In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being re

UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Extended: Key Dates and Details

The National Testing Agency has extended the application deadline for the UGC NET December 2026 exam to October 31, 2026. Candidates can also mak

WPL Auction 2027 Live Updates: Grace Harris, Sneh Rana to come under the hammer in marquee event

The mini auction of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2027 is all set to commence. The marquee event will be held in Kochi on October 28th, and al

Vedanta Q2 net profit jumps 151% to 6,202 crore, revenue rises 57%

Vedanta reported a 151 per cent jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,202 crore, while revenue rose 57 per cent to Rs 25,812 crore and Ebitda reached

Harmer's Double Strike Rocks Australia On Day 2

Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, as South Africa gained a strong advantage ove

NRI Passport Fee Hike: Delhi HC Says Not Unreasonable

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to increase passport fees for Indians residing abroad, dismissing a petition that challenge

Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear pe

Top Safdarjung Neurosurgeon Explains How High Blood Pressure Triggers Fatal Brain Strokes

The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India

The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in British

Central Government Employees, Pensioners To Get Higher Allowances As Cabinet Approves 3 Per Cent DA and DR Increase

Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January

Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.

Diwali bonanza: Cabinet hikes Dearness Allowance by 3% with over Rs 10,000 crore allocation

Labuschagne's career in dire straits after an otherwise even session

Harmer got Head, Labuschagne in the same over as Renshaw batted out the morning session

Top Oncologist Explains Rising Triggers & Early Warning Signs

HCLTech launches AI-powered nano GCC offering on AWS

New model targets enterprises seeking to build AI-native operations through smaller, focused teams, with Asia Pacific as the first phase of rollo

Train accident in Spain: What happened in Toledo and why has the country witnessed another deadly rail accident months after January tragedy?

Spain train accident: At least 39 people have been reported dead after two high-speed trains collided near Urda in Toledo province. The accident

Watch: Gunman gets off bike, fires outside Dubai-based businessman Sahil Jain alias Googles Delhi home; Bishnoi gang link probed

Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata remarks, accuses him of spreading distrust

The exchange follows Rahul Gandhis allegation against the Tata Group, amid a dispute over the holding companys leadership and board resolution

JSW Energy Q2 net profit rises 50% to 1,056 crore

Revenue from operations rose 23% year-on-year to 6,368 crore during the quarter, aided by an 18% increase in revenue from the thermal business

Dead-rubber blues for England as Sri Lanka tune up for final

England sit rock-bottom with three losses in a row, after traumatic setbacks in last two outings

Parineeti Chopra reacts to trolling over cake-cutting video, says she and Jennifer 'laughed hysterically'

Parineeti Chopra and Jennifer Winget haveaddressed the online chatter surrounding a video from the success party of Shaque: Trust No One. The cli

BMC to pay Rs 33,000 Diwali bonus this year; over 83,000 employees to benefit: Union leaders

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a Diwali bonus of Rs 33,000 for its employees this year. This bonus is an increase from last year

Who Are The 2 Indians Who Received Top UAE Honour Before Pilot Smit Machchhar?

Two former Indian ambassadors to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri and Sunjay Sudhir, were previously awarded the same decoration for their contributio

'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection

Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australi

Firms linked to UCB chairman want to buy shares worth Tk 103 crore

Ananta Denim Technology Ltd intends to buy 8.2 crore ordinary shares of UCB, and Z

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8 districts, 11 villages: Yogi governments (Land)mark for farmers of UP

Only 7% of Haryana farmers who bale paddy straw get paid by buyers: CEEW

A CEEW survey of 1,588 farmers found that 80% of those who bale paddy straw or use it as fodder intend to continue in 2026, while 31% of balers p

26 dogs rescued from suspected meat trade in Assam

The dogs were found with their mouths tied and crammed into jute sacks; rescue partners are coordinating their veterinary care and recovery

Delhi University Hindi PhD Admissions Row: Overnight Interview Notice Sparks Protest

Delhi University's Hindi Department could not conduct its PhD interviews on October 28 as ABVP and DUSU protested over the short notice and alleg

Maharashtra Governor urges youth to lead campaign against addiction

Speaking at an event under the Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Bharat (Empowered Youth, Empowered India) campaign at Mahakavi Kalidas Kalamandir in Nashik,

Maha MLC polls: Mahayuti ahead in 3 seats, MVA in 2

Counting is underway for elections to five constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance currently le

Apple set to unveil first touchscreen MacBooks, ending years of resistance to the technology

Apple is preparing to introduce its first touchscreen MacBooks, reflecting a shift in consumer demands for laptop technology. The company's previ

UK nuclear plant risks

Sizewell Cs cost could reach 47.7bn, with construction expected to finish between 2039 and 2043 Bill payers could face an additional 9.8bn during

Mansa Death: Drug Overdose Claim Vs Police Murder Case

The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end

Man Gets 20 Years RI in POCSO Case in Pahadisherif

The court directed that financial compensation of Rs.1.50 lakh be awarded to the victim

Supreme Court allows petitioner seeking pre-loaded drop-down caste menu in Census to approach Registrar General

Article 342A specifically identifies SEBCs; over 11,000 crore has been budgeted for Census 2027, but a drop-down menu is lacking, counsel for the

U.P. MLC polls: Akhilesh congratulates SP's winning candidates, urges them to avoid victory processions

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has won two of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, with counting still underway, says officials

Uttar Pradesh Aims for $1 Trillion Economy with Singaporean Investment Partnerships

CM Yogi Adityanath seeks to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy through collaboration with Singaporean investors. Uttar Pradesh Ai

Uttar Pradesh Rani Lakshmibai Mahila Evam Bal Samman Kosh Yojana

'There was mangled mess of metal': Eyewitnesses recount Spain train crash

Bandhan Bank reports 622 cr net profit in Q2, gross NPA at 3.11%

Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of 622 crore in Q2 FY27, with gross NPAs at 3.11%, interest earned at 5,754 crore and provisions at 718 crore.