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Centre Extends RoDTEP Scheme Until Dec 31 to Boost Indian Exporters

The Department of Commerce has officially extended the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme up

Bengaluru man stages own kidnapping, demands Rs 90L from father

Bengaluru: The RR Nagar police have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding Rs 90 lakh from his father

Large Number Of Kerala's Ezhavas Nearly Left Hinduism In The 1930s. Gandhi Was One Reason They Stayed.

Now, Kerala Congress expects an honourable accommodation with Cabinet rank for party chairperson P.J. Joseph

Keralam Cabinet recently cleared theappointments of IUML leader M.K. Muneer as chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission and All India

TVK cannot claim to be a pure force after distributing money to voters, says CPI(M) leader

Kadapa MP seeks 50,000 an acre as compensation for damaged banana crop

Andhra govt. appoints Dinesh Kumar as Chairman of 12th Pay Revision Commission

It says the 12th Pay Revision Commission will continue to function under the existing Terms of Reference issued in July 2023

CPCRI set to conduct first field trail of its tissue cultured dwarf variety of arecanut plants

The first batch of 20 plants will be planted on the premises of CPCRIs Regional Station at Vitla in Dakshina Kannada on October 5

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper service likely to start this month, to operate six days a week

The service, numbered 27652 from KSR Bengaluru to CSMT and 27651 in the return direction, has been approved based on the minutes of a meeting hel

Kerala High Court directs completion of repair on road to Arookutty Community Centre by December

The project was estimated to be completed by March 2027. However, the Division Bench advanced the deadline to December 2026, considering that it

Mumbai airport plans to discontinue 265 international flights from October 26, airlines opposed move

MIAL informed 46 airlines about planned reduction in slots on Thursday listing exactly the number of flights each airlines would lose

Indian start-ups being acquired 2X faster as incumbents look to buy capabilities

Beyond acquisitions, IPO timelines have also shortened with the average years from first funding to IPO going down from 14 years to 8.5 years

Kurinji puja held in Munnar hills

The ritual was performed by members of the Muthuvan tribal community in reverence to the iconic flower

Keralam government to launch IT Parks Affiliation Scheme

The scheme seeks to link IT companies working outside the major IT parks to a State-level technology ecosystem, to provide better engagement with

Yathindra invites royal family to Dasara; palace entry restricted on select days

No sound and light show at the palace from October 5 to November 1

Thousands gather at Mumbais Shivaji Park for CJP protest demanding CECs resignation

Thousands of demonstrators, youth supporters, and citizens turned up in large numbers at Mumbais historic Shivaji Park on Friday for the Cockroac

Irani Cup | Dogra and Nasir dig in to help J&K take the lead

Ozone Urban Infra MD held over Rs 927 cr buyers

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ozone Urban Infra Developers Pvt Ltd Chairman and Managing Director S. Vasudevan in a mo

Jual Oram Pledges CoE Status for EMRS Bazpur

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram visited the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Bazpur, Udham Singh Nagar district, on Friday

Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protests

The result of the vote, which dealt a heavy political blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, was met with cries of shame! by hundreds of protester

2.2 lakh raised for treatment of children with cancer in Manipal

BJP seeks police action over Shivakumar

Bengaluru: The BJP has approached the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner seeking action over a protest led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and hi

Namma Metro services to run beyond midnight on October 3

Keralam Forest department to get animal ambulances from Vantara animal rehab centre in Gujarat

Two modern animal ambulances one large for elephants and a mid-sized unit to be deployed in Keralam after registration, with four forest veteri

MLA praises Congress government for its pro-people programme, welcomes workers from BJP and JD(s)

Yadgir MLA credits the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led administration for fulfilling its election promises by implementing the five major

Want to use AI to improve your work? Have it disagree with you

October 2, 2026 (Conversation) Knowledge workers such as scientists, teachers, lawyers and business leaders are increasingly using generative art

Forest dept. clears natural elephant passages in Chinnakkanal in Keralam

Initiative follows steady rise in human deaths and injuries in areas bordering forests in Idukki

Resolution passed against waste-to-energy project in grama sabha meetings in Salem

Couple electrocuted in paddy field in Rajanna Sircilla district

Indias Defence startups look beyond drones, towards maritime opportunities

The move is also opening opportunities in adjacent areas such as marine navigation, sensing and surveillance for State governments and civilian m

Rayalaseema ryots who battle the odds deserve every support, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister calls the launch of two initiatives for the benefit of farmers as a historic moment for the region

Srikakulam Congress alleges voter-list purges during SIR, demands restoration of voting rights

GST Council likely to consider allowing investigating agencies, police to use NATGRID to access GST data

Under the proposed mechanism, data would be shared online through application programming interfaces (APIs) on requests from NATGRID user agencie

Railway Protection Force registers over 6,600 cases, collects 33.5 lakh in penalties since June

District Administration strengthens enforcement measures in Thattanchavady ahead of October 6 bypoll

585 buses to operate under Vetri Payanam scheme in Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari

CCB initiates legal action against rowdy sheeter for violating externment order

Man held for temple thefts in Amangal, property worth 1.65 lakh recovered

PM Mementoes 8th Edition E-Auction Extended: Check Details

The eighth edition of the PM Mementoes e-auction, featuring a unique collection of gifts and artefacts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

Five held for alleged abduction and gang rape of woman in Keralam

A special investigation team under the direction of Thrissur City Police Commissioner arrest the gang, which includes a woman, in connection with

Bhute-Hinge stand stonewalls Australia-As bid to level series

Amit Shah to inaugurate Amul dairy plant in Medak on Oct. 4

Swachhathon to become annual event, says Swachh Andhra Corporation chief

Nearly 10,000 runners from 23 States participate in 5K, 10K and half marathon in Vijayawada on Gandhi Jayanti; focus on cleanliness, fitness and

Asian Games: India end 44-yr wait, women bag hockey gold

Kakamigahara: India ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games womens hockey gold medal with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Chi

286 buses to be operated under Vetri Payanam scheme offering no fare services to women, transgender in Virudhunagar district

Brahmapur Woman Succumbs to Brutal Beating Over Dowry, Husband Remanded

A horrific instance of dowry-related violence has claimed the life of a woman in Randha village under Golanthara police limits in Ganjam district

Indian Womens Hockey Team Claims Historic Gold at Asian Games 2026

The Indian womens hockey team wins gold at the Asian Games 2026, marking a historic achievement after 44 years. Indian Womens Hockey Team Claims

One killed in explosion at fireworks godown in Pudukottai

Twin Blasts Shake Syrias Idlib Airport Days After Explosion At Weapon Depot | Watch

Two large explosions were reported near Taftanaz military airport in Syrias Idlib province, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Witnesses repo

Xi & Putins Photos Line Trumps White House Doors, Americans Blast Trump as TRAITOR

Photos of US President Donald Trump standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been reportedly dis

Flydubai Attack: Captain Smit Reveals What Happened Inside the Cockpit

Flydubai FZ1073 captain Smit Machchhar has revealed what happened inside the cockpit during the attack, including his attempt to reach and open t

736 Parks, Only 16 Have CCTV Cameras: DDA Audit Flags Major Security Gaps In Delhi Parks

A safety audit of 736 Delhi Development Authority parks has highlighted major gaps in security infrastructure. The audit found that only 16 parks

How Can America Still Allow Child Marriage?

The world's technological superpower still allows child marriage in 32 states. California has passed a law banning marriage before 18, without ex

India Draws Ladakh Red Line For China: Aksai Chin, Shaksgam, Gilgit-Baltistan Messages For Beijing

India has formally standardised 28 geographical features in Ladakh and placed them on the official Survey of India map. The list includes peaks,

Manufacturing startups face capacity-demand funding dilemma

Kaushik Mudda that AI is making software easier to replicate, increasing investor attention on physical capabilities. Power electronics, storage

92 banned vapes seized in raids on two outlets in Madhapur, four arrested

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 116.95 feet

Maharashtra Congress Demands Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner and MPSC Chairperson

Maharashtra Congress calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and MPSC Chair Vivek Bhimanwar amid election integrit

Inspection drive finds unauthorised changes to four firearms

WWE SmackDown October 2, 2026: Start time, match card, how to watch and everything you need to know

WWE SmackDown will take place on October 2 at Ball Arena in Denver, featuring three significant matches. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Johnny Gar

State School Games swimming events postponed after accident at venue in Thrissur

Roofing sheets at aquatics complex come loose and fall amid heavy rain and wind, injuring students. Parents object to postponement citing lack of

Nearly 150 out-of-school children identified in Ezhil Nagar; gaps in schooling, counselling and support remain

Of them, 82 have been out of school for over a year, according to tee assessment by Information and Resource Centre for the Deprived Urban Commun

Major League Baseball taps Indian cricket stars to expand baseballs reach with Mumbai event

MLB will bring Indian cricket stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jitesh Sharma and Kashvee Gautam together with former baseball champions an

District Collectors inaugurate Vettri Payanam Thittam in Salem and Namakkal

British paratrooper killed by explosion in Ukraine, coroner rules

L/Cpl George Hooley is the first UK service member to die in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

US job growth slows sharply in September, unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

The US job market showed signs of struggle in September, with a mere 29,000 jobs being added and unemployment rising to 4.2 percent. This news su

U.S. hiring stalls at 29,000, yet Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge: Why Wall Street welcomed Septembers weak jobs report

US jobs report and markets: The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists expected. Unemployment also edged up to

Gandhi Digital Museum Renovated and Relaunched

The museum has also been updated with inputs from similar exhibitions held in different countries over the past decade.

Made in Pakistan? BJP flags MeeSeva electricity meter tweet

Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the BJP on Friday, October 2, sought to corner the government over allegedly Pakistan-made electricity meters be

Mohsin Naqvi to Miss India-Pakistan Gold Medal Match at 2026 Asian Games

Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the India-Pakistan gold medal cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games due to prior commitments. Mohsin Naqvi to Miss I

Asian Games Medal Tally: Historic hockey, wrestling golds power India into top 5

India now have 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals, taking their overall tally to 76 medals. They are currently fifth in the standings, behin

Man held for selling liquor on Gandhi Jayanti in Begum Bazar

Mega cleaning drive draws mass participation

The drive was accompanied by awareness programmes aimed at promoting responsible waste management among the public. Special grama sabhas, competi

SEBI may keep independent director workshops voluntary

First programme, earlier planned for October, likely after Diwali as BCAS, NISM and exchanges work on framework

RBI appoints Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director with effect from October 1

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director with effect from October 1. Malli, previously Chief General Manager-

Fire breaks out in abandoned railway coach in Chattogram

Two firefighting units brought the blaze under control in around 30 minutes

5 lakh women to benefit daily from extended free bus travel scheme in Tiruchi district, says Minister

Chief Minister C. Joseph is committed to improve the quality of life of women, says HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh while inauguating the scheme in Tiru

Hundreds from India

MUMBAI/DELHI, Oct 2 (Reuters) Hundreds of supporters of the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party protested in Indias financial capital Mumbai on Frid

Contractors stage protest in Shivamogga seeking the release of dues

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Opposition Unity Questioned Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, ruling ministers challenge the oppositions unity claims ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, citing past failures. Opposition Unity

On Gandhi Jayanti, Haralur Road residents take out peaceful walk to highlight deteriorating civic infrastructure

Damaged and poorly maintained roads, severe bottlenecks, broken footpaths, open manholes, and dangerous sewage openings were pointed out during t

BRS, BJP trying to gain political mileage from drought: Komatireddy

Illegal gutkha unit busted in Asif Nagar, material worth 50 lakh seized

Vellappally Natesan slams Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans style of functioning, urges greater political maturity

The SNDP Yogam general secretary says those who previously demanded a change in former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans demeanour now resorts to

Breakfast kitchens to be launched across Telangana on Dec 9

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, October 2, said that all the central kitchens of the breakfast scheme for governme

Top news of the day: India ends 44-year wait for womens hockey Asian Games gold, qualifies for 2028 Olympics; PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchaar, and more

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Athishs manifestation comes true in some style

The Tamil Nadu under-23 batter scores a superb 137 against ROI u-23 at the MAC Stadium on Friday

Statue honouring soldiers, farmers unveiled in Srikakulam

Employees of private banks score over public sector banks in productivity

Private banks outpace public ones in productivity and digital growth, while the five-day week debate hinges on access, staffing and modernisation