Top News

Army Public School Bolarum Students Take Part In Cyclothon

The rally brought together students in an event highlighting patriotism, courage, discipline and respect for members of the Indian Armed Forces.

Telanganas Data-Centre Push Faces Power, Water Test

Deficient monsoon rainfall this year has also left major reservoirs supplying Hyderabad at low levels.

GST reforms: Refunds, wider ITC mark third phase of reform as India targets global supply chains, says PwCs Pratik Jain

PwCs Pratik Jain said the GST Councils latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes and ease o

GST 2026: Simpler compliance, tech-led enforcement reflect growing trust between government and industry, says Deloittes MS Mani

Deloitte Indias MS Mani said the latest GST reforms reflect growing trust between government and industry, with technology enabling simpler compl

Tragic Explosion in Odisha Claims Lives of Father and Son, Injures Three

A devastating explosion in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, resulted in the deaths of a father and son, with three others injured, including a local teache

Mexican peso leads losses among major global currencies following Banxico minutes

The Mexican peso depreciated more

Baseball-MLB proposes shorter season and longer Division Series in labour talks

Major League Baseball has

GST rejig: Credit relief, export push and simpler rules make Diwali come early for industry, says EYs Bipin Sapra

EY partner Bipin Sapra said the GST Councils latest reforms address input tax credit blockages, expand refunds, support exporters and streamline

MLAs Intervention Helps Dalit Woman Marry Her Lover

Sridevis lover, Srikanth, agreed to marry her following the MLAs intervention and the couple tied the nuptial knot on Thursday.

CPI(M) seeks registration documents for Mulagada residents

Chawla Art Gallery Presents Continuum by Asit Kumar Patnaik

Celebrating three decades of the artist's creative journey, the exhibition will be held from 14th18th October 2026 at LTC Gallery, Bikaner House,

BJP Demands Clarification from Kerala CM on Congresss Legitimacy Claims

BJPs Rajiv Chandrasekhar urges Kerala CM to clarify Congresss statement questioning the states legitimacy after recent elections. BJP Demands Cla

ISCCM to hold critical care awareness walkathon on Friday

ET Graphics: The GST playbook milestones over 9 years

From its rollout in 2017 to GST 2.0, Indias goods and services tax has evolved into a more digitised and predictable tax regime. Over nine years,

Two Schoolgirls Injured After Iron Rod Falls From Construction Site

According to the complaint, a 15-year-old Class 8 student suffered a head injury after the iron rod fell from the construction area.

Apples Welcome home event: Here's what surprising products will Apple reveal at its October 13 smart home event

Apple is set to unveil several smart home products at its upcoming event on October 13, including a smart home hub. This new hub is expected to h

Udaan 2026: India's Largest Convening on Early Childhood Care and Education Strives to Move India's Children from 'Surviving to Thriving'

New Delhi [India], October 8: Rocket Learning, one of India's largest early learning non-profits, hosted Udaan 2026 in New Delhi - India's larges

Prime Minister Modi Welcomes New Reforms from GST Council, Promises Easier Business Operations

Prime Minister Modi praised new GST reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and easing business operations during the GST Councils 57th meeting.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects Europeans to join talks with US

President

Lawmakers raise alarm at Google plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data for AI models

More

Chance and happenstance: On the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Bias is more than human sociology; life makes choices with definite preferences

Bhubaneswar Ward 37 Protest: Corporator Bandita Pal Fast Unto Death Over Civic Demands

Tensions have flared significantly in Ward No. 37 under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) following an indefinite hunger strike launche

Assam Ranks Second in Elephant Population in India, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is home to over 5,800 elephants, making it the second-largest elephant population in India, according to Chief Minister Sarma. Assam Ranks

French students keep up protest pressure with some demonstrations hit by violence

French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday in the latest wave of nationwide protests about conditions in

GST reforms: 16 lakh small businesses may get annual return option, easier e-commerce selling

More than 16 lakh small businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore could benefit from a simplified GST compliance regime, under which they would p

Vascular surgeon honoured with Dr. Thiruvengadam Award for Health Care Excellence

F-35 parts were sent from Australia to Hong Kong: How a shipping error put sensitive US stealth technology near China

A shipment containing sensitive F-35 components was mistakenly routed through Hong Kong due to a communication failure. The parts were initially

Congo central bank keeps policy rate at 12.5%

Democratic Republic of Congo's central bank decided at a meeting of its monetary policy committee to keep its policy rate unchanged at 12.5%, the

CM felicitates Asian Games medallists

Northern Irish police contact Sinn Fein members over investigation into parade protest

Northern Irish police have contacted representatives of Sinn

Patient Dies in Oxygen Cylinder Blast Inside Ambulance at Udala Hospital, Odisha

A private ambulance exploded on the premises of Udala Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odishas Mayurbhanj district on Thursday evening after an oxygen

GST reforms: No tax on toll collection by highway concessionaires; road maintenance tax liability clarified

The GST Council has clarified that highway concessionaires collecting exempt tolls will face no GST liability on the toll collection right, regar

CFI Celebrates 25 Years of Collaboration with Government, Highlights Industry Achievements

The Construction Federation of India marks its 25th anniversary, discussing achievements and future challenges in the construction sector. CFI Ce

APSRTC to Operate 5,261 Special Bus Services for Dasara From Oct 16

The RTC has allocated 5,261 special buses destination-wise, including 1,186 for Hyderabad, 1,053 for Vijayawada, 1,360 for other destinations, 47

Flawed by design, exclusionary in impact

The Gyanesh Kumar-led Election Commission of India, emboldened by a deferential Supreme Court judgment, has already disenfranchised lakhs of genu

Uniqlo owner's Western bet pays off as profit surges 32%

Fast Retailing, the owner of Uniqlo, has recorded a 32% boost in yearly profit fueled by soaring sales. The company has reached a key milestone a

34 Special Trains to Operate for Bathukamma, Dasara

Both trains will operate 17 services each.

Putin tells Iranian president Russia is ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russian

GST reforms: 38,700 exporters to get faster refunds, wider access to input tax credits

Nearly 38,700 export taxpayers will become eligible for cash refunds on input taxes paid on services and plant and machinery under GST reforms. T

SP chief targets BJP on development, challenges CM to contest from Ayodhya

ISRO Associations Seek Meeting With Space Secretary Over Privatisation Concerns

The associations requested a structured interaction with the secretary or joint secretary (Personnel) to seek clarity on contentious matters.

UEFA President Ceferin to Run for Re-Election Following Support from All 55 Member Associations

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announces his candidacy for re-election in 2027 after unanimous backing from member associations. UEFA Presiden

EU exec rejects Greek, Italian requests for more fiscal rules flexibility

The European Commission pushed back

Saranakul College Principal Dies of Suspected Heart Attack Aboard MEMU Train

Maheshwar Mahapatra, 56, principal of Saranakul Mahavidyalaya, died of a suspected heart attack on Thursday while travelling by train from Bhuban

GST overhaul: Export status for contract manufacturing to boost supply-chain shifts to India

GST reforms treating contract manufacturing for foreign principals as exports could boost Indias appeal as companies relocate parts of their supp

Over 5,000 chickens killed in a poultry farm fire near Cheyyar

India has set a target of 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Two held in Hyderabad for cheating man of 62.26 lakh in investment fraud

Man held for illegal sand mining from Palar river in Tirupattur

India moved from consumer to creator: PM Modi urges GSMA, telecom firms to build mechanism against cross-border fraud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to address rising cross-border cybercrime during the 10th India Mobile Congress. He

AP Fishermen Allege Diversion of Diesel Subsidy Funds

East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India has alleged misappropriation of funds related to implementation of various welfare

Tamil Nadu to Procure 3,000 Megawatts of Electricity Amid Peak Demand Crisis

Tamil Nadu plans to buy 3,000 MW of electricity to address peak demand during ongoing heat, with supply challenges from wind and solar. Tamil Nad

Diddys prison release date pushed back: Curry chicken, pizza, Instagram and secret liquor stash whats happening behind bars?

Sean Diddy Combs is serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix due to his recent conviction. Reports indicate he leads a luxurious life behind b

A quick guide to GST Council's key decisions on tax and compliance

From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a 40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce com

Jagtial Medical College Students Call Off Protest

The students had begun the protest on Wednesday over the delay in construction of permanent college and hostel buildings and continued it on Thur

Forest Department organises volleyball tournament for tribal youth in Jawadhu Hills

Columbus Day 2026: Is October 12 a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed on October 12?

Columbus Day 2026 is set for Monday, October 12, and will be recognized as a federal holiday. As a result, all federal offices and courts will be

GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiums

The GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for employe

Tamil Nadu govt. honours 319 villages for becoming TB-free in Vellore, nearby districts

Industries Fined 16.32 Crore to Protect Visakhapatnams Air Quality

APPCB chairman P. Krishnaiah said effective monitoring of industrial emissions and strict enforcement of pollution-control measures were essentia

South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation

Anti-migrant protests

Nana Patekar Cremated with Full State Honours, Nation Bids Farewell to Cinema Legend

The nation bid an emotional farewell to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje near Pune

Jio IPO a great responsibility: Akash Ambani

Amitabh Bachchan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Nana Patekar

Amitabh Bachchan mourns the loss of Nana Patekar, honoring his legacy and contributions to cinema and society during a recent episode of KBC. Ami

CM Naidu Seeks Central Aid for Pushkarams, Major AP Projects

He also sought Central support for the proposed Amaravati Outer Ring Road, approval for the Visakhapatnam Metro and assistance for the proposed B

Euro zone ministers tell France to pass 2027 budget to calm markets

Euro zone finance ministers and the European Central Bank told France on Thursday to pass a 2027 budget to calm bond markets, as French borrowing

Calibrating Indias inbound investment framework

Turning investment commitments into projects requires tackling State-level administrative bottlenecks

IT Ministry advises social media platforms to take down manipulated content

The advisory expands earlier guidance on rules by the Ministry on AI-generated content; it also advises firms to take on priority posts referred

Friday brings a major reset for 4 Chinese Zodiac Signs: The chaos starts to ease

Four Chinese zodiac signs may finally feel life getting calmer after October 9.The Fire Dragon Destruction Day helps Rooster, Rat, Monkey and Dra

France, Saudi Arabia still studying options to protect Yanbu terminal, army chief says

France and Saudi Arabia are studying several options involving French military assets to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal, France's Armed Forc

RBIs sell-buy swaps slow rupees fall but push up forward premiums, making hedging costlier for foreign investors

The Reserve Bank of India is engaged in dollar sell-buy swaps to stabilize the rupee's value. However, this has resulted in higher forward premiu

Drain work in Madhavaram and Tondiarpet to be completed this week

AAP Unveils First Candidate List for Rajasthan Panchayat Elections

AAP announces its first list of 60 candidates for Rajasthans upcoming panchayat elections, focusing on Jhalawar and various districts. AAP Unveil

Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy condemns alleged lathicharge on Khammam MP

Venezuela's president expects third-quarter growth after earthquake hit

Venezuela's

BRS blames Congress govt. decisions for decline in SCCL performance

Harish Rao flays Govt. for not announcing Dasara bonus

Mental Health Awareness Programmes Focus on Self-Understanding, Support

Students interacted with the professionals and discussed mental health beyond common misconceptions and stigma.

Hailstorm hits parts of J

J&K likely to witness light rain, snowfall over higher reaches Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A severe hailstorm lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursd

Deleted West Bengal voters move SC against SIR

The applicants said uncertainty over their appeals against exclusion continues even as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Howrah Municipal Cor

GST Council Decisions Offer Major Relief to MSMEs, Reducing Notices and Penalties

Recent GST Council decisions provide significant relief to MSMEs by simplifying tax processes and reducing penalties, boosting business confidenc

Cyber frauds, cyber-crimes do not respect borders: PM

Calls for developing global framework to keep fraudsters at bay New Delhi, Oct 08: Asserting that technology achieves scale only when it gains tr

Op Sindoor showcased IAF

Says swift combat transition reflected forces operational preparedness New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on

Mental Illness Can Raise Physical Health Risks; Psychiatrists Urge Integrated Care

Psychiatrists cautioned against attributing diabetes, obesity or other metabolic conditions solely to antipsychotic medication.

Supreme Court questions 'forgiving' approach to death penalty

The Supreme Court recently criticised the leniency shown by lower courts in commuting death sentences. The bench said that a line must be drawn d

US STOCKS-Wall St turns lower as crude spikes, chip stocks weigh

Wall Street dipped

Justice E.V. Venugopal passes order not to publish, telecast Bageerath POCSO case content

Man died, 8 injured as Sumo loses control

Jammu Tawi, Oct 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after the Sumo vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Senabati

'Mamdani, you cant hide': NYC Mayor heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at October 7 memorial

GST Council unveils major reforms, eases penalties and speeds up refunds

Measures ease compliance through simpler registrations, quicker refunds, wider tax credit access and relief on penalties and enforcement

Lady found dead

Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A 22-year-old lady was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district on Thursday, officials sai