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Sri Lanka Announces T20 Squad for Series Against Pakistan, Kusal Mendis to Captain

Sri Lanka reveals a 15-member squad for the T20 series against Pakistan, led by Kusal Mendis, starting October 9. Sri Lanka Announces T20 Squad f

BJP MLC Somu Veerraju urges adopting handloom products to support rural artisans

Asian Games silver medallist Sreeshankar targets gold in 2028

Sreeshankar won the silver medal in long jump at the Asian Games in Japan despite suffering an injury during his fourth attempt

Traffic diversions announced as Ltape Mysuru event set to draw hundreds of cyclists

Semicon design firm Spintronics, CEERI ink pact for GaN tech

RIL plans 1 trn investment to set up CBG projects in Andhra Pradesh

Anant Ambani says the compressed biogas projects will create over 300,000 jobs and generate 600 billion in revenue for Andhra Pradesh over the ne

Vice President Calls for Empowering Youth with Service and Duty Ethos

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan emphasizes youth empowerment through service at the 11th Sant Eeshwar Award ceremony in New Delhi. Vice Preside

'Radical squad of AOC, Sanders landed here': Moody rips into Democratic Socialists at Florida rally

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Spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan laid to rest in Andhra Pradesh

Minister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, as State representative, places a wreath on his mortal remains and pays tributes

Netanyahu vows to exact 'very heavy price' from those involved in flydubai incident as terror probe goes on

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned that Israel would impose a very heavy price on whoever was behind Wednesday's flydubai

Social Security October update: 4 major changes coming soon that could affect your 2027 benefits

Social Security October update: Social Securitys October update is expected to reveal four key changes for 2027, including the cost-of-living adj

Telangana to Launch Central Kitchens for Nutritious Breakfast in Schools on December 9

Telanganas Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announces central kitchens for nutritious breakfasts in schools, set to open on December 9. Telangana

Karnataka SIR: BJP man admits to filling Form 7s. All of Muslims

Bengaluru: Amid furore over alleged mass deletions of voters of the minority community with rampant use of Form 7 in the ongoing Special Intensiv

Active mutual fund keep beating passive peers, but edge narrows over time

Similarly in the first year, active small-cap funds generated returns of 3.6 per cent, while passive funds failed to deliver any gains registered

Nushrratt Bharuccha returns on stretcher after Bali accident

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharucchas return to Mumbai has taken a worrying turn. Videos show the actress lying on a stretcher as attend

HDFC Bank succession settled; execution test awaits new CEO Anup Bagchi

Deposit mobilisation, loan growth, margin recovery and senior management continuity could emerge as key priorities for Anup Bagchi

Let Rayalaseema be known for development, not drought, says Pawan Kalyan

Three-phase Horticulture Hub plan will benefit around 9.6 lakh farmers, and create 9 lakh acres of new ayacut besides stabilising another 4.3 lak

Cricket match held in Coimbatore to raise awareness of dengue prevention

Sprinter M.R. Poovamma welcomed at Mangaluru International Airport

Odisha Joins Nation to Mark 157th Gandhi Jayanti With Khadi Call and Cleanliness Drives

India observed the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday as a national holiday, with leaders and citizens recalling his ideals of t

Harish urges Rahul Gandhi to stop Congress govt. from privatising power utilities

Vijay holds roadshow in Madurantakam ahead of the October 6 byelection

The TVK president began his roadshow at Mamandur on GST Road around 2.30 p.m. Fans and supporters flocked in large numbers along the entire route

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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu calls for peoples participation to make cleanliness a social movement

Asserting that sanitation is not merely the responsibility of the government, the Chief Minister says the government is working towards zero garb

Historian T. Murugeshi of Udupi chosen for Dr. Srinivas Havanoor Memorial Award

Man from Keralam arrested for involvement in digital arrest scam

48% of tunnelling completed for Chennai Metro Rails Phase II project

In the past three days, drilling has been completed on three stretches,including the one between Royapettah and Radhakrishnan Salai; corridor 3 h

A trip down memory lane for Australian grandson of Pudukottais former Diwan

Ian Kendall, grandson of the former Diwan of Pudukottai, Sir Alexander Robert Loftus Tottenham, shares his poignant experience of visiting his gr

Editorial. CAFE smokescreen

Fuel efficiency norms for cars disappointing

Aviation Experts Praise Captain Smita Machhars Heroism in Flight Emergency

Experts and leaders commend Captain Smita Machhar for her bravery during a flight emergency, highlighting her mental strength and quick thinking.

Organisational matters, differences of opinion between leaders should be resolved within Congress: K.C. Venugopal

AICC general secretarys remarks comes amid intense media speculation about the internal crisis brewing within the ruling UDF; he also takes excep

BJP functionaries submitted pre-filled Form-7 applications to delete Muslim voters, alleges KPCC spokesperson

Thousands of such Form-7 applications have been submitted by BJP functionaries at the behest of their party leaders, says M. Lakshmana

Centre fortifies Indias AI mission with Sovereign Compute Pool amid rising GPU costs

The official said that the government is also preparing further bids for additional computing capacity, as it seeks to build a government-control

Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai

Reiterating the importance of revising the definition of affordable housing, the realtors body urged the government to remove the 45 lakh price c

BJP leaders should be arrested for Form-7 conspiracy: D.K. Shivakumar

The Chief Minister said he had remained at the CEOs office as a public representative to protect the voting rights of people in the State

ICICI Life's Q2 results to mark Anup Bagchi's ICICI Group swansong

Bagchi's last working day at ICICI Prudential Life will be October 13; he is expected to be introduced to HDFC Bank investors when it announces Q

Former Himachal CM Jay Ram Thakur Pays Tribute to Gandhi and Shastri

Jay Ram Thakur honors Gandhi and Shastri in Shimla, urging the state government to address employees concerns amid ongoing protests. Former Himac

G7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, boost for Trump

The national average for a gallon of diesel in the U.S. was $6.37 on Friday, according to AAA, after hitting a record $6.52 on September 22.

52,000 crore worth of development works underway in Hyderabad: Dy CM

No additional drinking water brought to Hyderabad in the last ten years, says Bhatti Vikramarka

Coimbatore Corporation focuses on rainwater harvesting ahead of monsoon

JSP MP urges Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to mark Modis 25 years in public service with prayers, service activities

Indore water deaths probe report manipulated to protect BJP leaders, alleges Congress

Congress leader Umang Singhar says water quality in Indias cleanest city has fallen to the level of small villages in Africa, and sought a First

BJPs Naresh Bansal Critiques Opposition Amid Protests for Election Commission Chiefs Resignation

BJPs Naresh Bansal criticizes the opposition for their disunity and lack of agenda during recent protests demanding the resignation of the Chief

KSEAB increases SSLC exam fee by 5%

India's IT companies likely to see sombre H1 FY27 as weakness persists

Persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical volatility, artificial intelligence (AI)-led pricing and productivity pressures continue to we

G7 to release 100 mn barrels of diesel, other reserves through IEA

Co-ordinated release, including a frontloaded diesel supply, aims to stabilise global energy markets

Samithi seeks upgradation of Surathkal PHC, units of Kidwai, Jayadeva, and NIMHANS hospitals in Mangaluru

Property tax spirals, no transfer of unauthorised structures; CURE Act comes into force from Oct. 2

Saroj Poddar Group, Keventer launch real estate-focussed AIF, target 400 crore corpus

The category II Alternative Investment Fund, the first AIF launched by a real estate developer from West Bengal, is expandable to 600 crore throu

Arthur Fils Downs Frances Tiafoe in Tokyo Open Thriller

French tennis star Arthur Fils showcased his rising dominance on the ATP Tour with a commanding straightsets victory over American Frances Tiafoe

Israeli investigators to question Omani co-pilot in UAE-led flydubai probe: Report

Israeli investigators are expected to question the Omani co-pilot involved in the flight attack incident. The investigation is led by UAE authori

Gandhian values key to peace and communal harmony: Minister

Amit Shah Hails Vladimir Putin

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah remarked on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putins appreciation of Prime Ministe

Former Rajasthan Minister Signals Departure from Congress Amid Rising Tensions

Former Rajasthan minister Vishvendra Singh hints at leaving Congress amid growing disputes with party leadership over recent criticisms. Former R

2,925 Firearms Checked In Udupi, Four Found Modified

The inspections covered the background of firearm licence holders: Reports

Sanitary workers in Puducherry to get minimum wage of 424 per day, says CM

Nushrratt Fractures Spine In Bali Accident

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha suffered a spinal fracture in Bali and is being airlifted to Mumbai, where doctors will perform surgery.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: Tributes paid in LondonsTavistock Square on 157th birth anniversary

Tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary at Tavistock Square in London, a city he lived in for around three years (1888-189

SI, constable injured while trying to stop sand smuggling; three arrested

A home away from home for gig workers

Most platforms treat riders as a cost item: Vuchi

Pokmon 30th anniversary: Here are the best deals and product release in October 2026

Several Pokmon TCG products are launching on October 2 as part of the 30th anniversary celebration. A range of items including Mini Tins and Boos

Below normal monsoons impact on rural demand a key concern for FMCG sector

Analysts also point out that rural demand is expected to be uneven as some regions have witnessed more severe rainfall shortages compared to othe

Captain Smit Machchhar, we salute you!: Israels Prez Isaac Herzog pays tribute to the Indian pilot

Vishal Dadlani joins protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Mumbai: Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani, who has often used his public platform to speak on social and political issues, was back on the

Sidharatha Mishra to take charge as ICICI Life Insurance Ltds chief

This appointment follows the resignation of Anup Bagchi as MD & CEO of the insurer

DC Edit | Longest Market Rout Calls For Reform

The biggest pressure is coming from abroad. The USs 10-year Treasury yield recently touched 5.34 per cent, its highest since 2002. Persistent inf

Pottepalem bridge ends four-decade wait in Nellore

New 6.54-crore bridge across sluice connecting Nellore Cheruvu with Penna river brings relief to travellers from four constituencies during the r

Indian Super League gets title sponsor after three seasons, ties up with JSW MG Motor India

The Indian Super League has secured JSW MG Motor India as title sponsor for the 2026-27 season, ending a three-season gap without a title partner

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Makes History With Sold-Out Royal Albert Hall Debut

Beyond the auditory experience, the performance was a visual masterclass in structural storytelling and ancestral heritage, reflected deeply thro

Aryan Khan Told To Tone Down Ba*ds Sequel

Aryan Khans The Bads Of Bollywood* sequel is reportedly being toned down after criticism over the first seasons excessive profanity and vulgarity

Burj Khalifa Shines in Celebration of Chinas National Day

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai lit up in red to mark the 77th anniversary of Chinas National Day, showcasing vibrant cultural displays. Burj Khalifa S

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif live in Juhu home that has Rs 9 lakh monthly rent and Rs 1.75 crore security deposit featuring beach views, spacious living room, floor-to-ceiling plant shelf, orange dining chairs, rooftop pool, modern gym and childrens play area

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif house tour: The Bollywood power couple live in a luxurious sea-facing apartment located in Juhu, Mumbai. They pay

Vettri Payanam scheme extended in Thanjavur district

GP Petroleums to raise 130 crore from RevX fund to finance expansion

The board-approved financing comprises 30 crore of non-convertible debentures with a 36-month tenure and 100 crore of optionally convertible debe

Manchester City whistleblower to lose witness protection days after club's guilty verdict

His (Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto) situation is now critical. The threats against him are not merely theoretical; he was assaulted in L

22-year-old man gets seven years RI for sexual assault

The accused, Hail Raju, was sentenced by Special Judge Anju Meera Birla, Fast Track Special Court (POCSO), Thiruvananthapuram, on charges of assa

Soundarya Rajinikanths Next Big Creative Role

Soundarya Rajinikanth takes on the role of showrunner for Netflixs first Tamil love original, #Love, starring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das.

Telangana Govt Seeks Emergency US Visas for Family of Critically Injured Hyderabad Student

Student injured in Atlanta accident; family awaits emergency visa appointment to be by his side

Odisha Faces Challenges as Naveen Patnaik Criticizes BJP Governments Mismanagement

Naveen Patnaik condemns the BJP-led Odisha government for mismanagement, highlighting issues like pension delays and lawlessness. Odisha Faces Ch

Jay Clayton: The man Trump may put in charge of Americas AI race

US President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House's new AI czar, CNN reported, with

Tech Mahindra trades marginally in green on the bourses

Mumbai, October 2 (Udaipur Kiran): Tech Mahindra is currently trading at Rs. 1536.40, up by 3.55 points or 0.23% from its previous closing of Rs.

A consensus builder who unwinds with black coffee and a non-fiction book

Market participants believe Bagchi is likely to emphasise his trust in HDFC Banks existing leadership team and to take the franchise to even grea

TDP leaders happy after successful conduct of Palle Panduga 3.0 in Udayagiri

MLA says 52 crore earmarked for 381 works to tackle fluoride contamination in the Assembly constituency

Irdai commission cap plan sparks concern among insurance brokers

Brokers say lower payouts may not necessarily translate into cheaper premiums and could instead squeeze servicing economics, trigger consolidatio

GAILs Director (Marketing) Sanjay Kumar to take over as Petronet LNG MD & CEO in May 2027

Kumar will replace Akshay Kumar Singh, who retires on May 12 next year.

India Extends RELIEF Scheme to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Crisis

Amid persistent geopolitical tensions and maritime logistics disruptions across the Gulf and wider West Asia corridor, the Department of Commerce

Connor Bedard secured $75 million at just 21: How the Blackhawks superstar Connor

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up Connor Bedard with a $75 million commitment that has stretched out over three NHL seasons. The 21-year-old

Odisha Governor Asks Youth to Lead Climate Action at Gen C Conclave

Economic growth and environmental protection are not competing goals but partners, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Friday, call

Chinas National Day Box Office Revenue Surpasses 300 Million Yuan

During Chinas National Day holidays, box office earnings exceeded 300 million yuan, with over ten new films released for diverse audiences. China