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Kochi Merc Crash: Home Minister Chennithala Admits To Lapses, Assures Fair Probe

Responding to a submission by Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the assembly, Chennithala called the incident tragic and admitted that the in

Congress Questions Approval for Tata Power

Congress raises concerns over Tata Powers nuclear project approval in Rewa, alleging disregard for local opposition and safety issues. Congress Q

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Silt, heat and thirsty Nashik leave Nandur

Migratory birds from Siberia, Central Asia and Europe have started arriving at the Nandur Madhameshwar wetlands in Maharashtras Nashik district.

Campaign targeting SP-Congress alliance to consolidate PDA: Akhilesh Yadav

He said attempts to create controversy over Congress' alleged 200-seat demand would only consolidate the PDA, and also questioned who was instrum

Supreme Court notice to ED on realty company promoters bail plea in home buyers fraud case

The case pertains to allegations that Anil Mithas, promoter of a Noida-based real estate company, diverted funds collected from homebuyers by UFH

Ex-minister Anbil Mahesh held in Rs 100 cr private schools

Chennai: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested on Monday, O

Lok Bhavan Observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge in Bhubaneswar

Aligning with the guidelines set by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the officers and employees of Lok Bhavan observed the Vigilance Aware

Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets

Villagers oppose relocation of Tasmac outlet near Nambiyur

BJP holds nationwide protests over Kharge's remarks against PM Modi, demands apology

BJP organized nationwide protests following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remarks about Prime Minister Modi. These protes

Secunderabad GRP Arrests Mother-Daughter Duo in Theft Cases

The police said the accused used to visit crowded railway stations and mingle with passengers on the pretext of boarding trains and commit offenc

Teenage girl raped, murdered in Bengal's Gaighata; one arrested

The class 11 student went missing on the night of October 24 after attending a musical programme near a market in Gaighata, says officials

Kashmirs saffron farmers fear losses as most fields remain bare due to rising temperatures

Farmers say that an almost snowless winter, followed by a prolonged dry spell in September and the first two weeks of October, had taken a toll o

Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi

NEW DELHI, Oct 26 (Reuters) A group of 21 news publishers, including companies owned by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, has challen

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Power Grid Preparedness

In response to the impending threat of Cyclone Arnab, Odishas Energy Department has ramped up disaster preparedness across southern and coastal d

Retd Army Captain Held in TN for Sharing Military Secrets With Woman

Babu had served in the Indian Army for 28 years in various divisions, including the military equipment and artillery wings, before retiring in 20

Maharashtra open to raising Tummidihetti barrage to 152 meter

Hyderabad: In a significant development, Maharashtra has said it is willing to consider Telanganas proposal to raise the Tummidihatti barrage to

Udaipur Senior Doctor Dr BS Bamb Honoured with Dr SK Goyal Memorial Award at RajPECON 2026

Udaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr BS Bamb, a senior physician from Udaipur who has dedicated more than five decades to medical servic

India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush Goyal

India and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indic

South Eastern Railway Offers 57 Sports Quota Positions for Athletes

South Eastern Railway invites applications for 57 sports quota positions, open from October 31 to November 30, 2026. South Eastern Railway Offers

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant likely to feature for India A in unofficial Test vs New Zealand A

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to competitive action in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to take plac

Nifty50 among the worst-performing benchmarks in 2026 as FPI outflows weigh

The depreciation of rupee against the US dollar has added to the pressure on dollar-based investors

One nation, one papad: The pursuit of food uniformity threatens Indias peace and progress

FSSAIs papad norms, a backlash over beef dishes and an order on non-vegetarian food at Kerala Lok Bhavan highlighttensions between uniformity and

Meet Siddharth Vikram, the eighth grader who turned his brother's car accident into an idea for...

Two youth dead, one critically injured in bike accident in Krishnagiri

Yamuna river boat ride for Rs 500: Delhi govt plans launch before Chhath; 5 km cruise for 40 minutes inside air-conditioned room for 30 passengers

Delhis first river safari on the Yamuna is set to launch before Chhath. The 5km cruise from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur will offer 40-minute rides at

Worli leads Mumbai's luxury housing market: Lighthouse Luxury report

Mumbai recorded 3,145 luxury home sales worth 32,623 crore in H1 FY27, with Worli leading transactions as Andheri West, Versova and Tardeo also w

Delhi vs Mumbai air pollution: Delhis air quality deteriorates at slowest pace in 7 years, Mumbai pollution doubles

Delhi has recorded its slowest seasonal deterioration in air quality in seven years, while Mumbais pollution has significantly increased. The ana

Israel elections: 7.3 million voters to elect 120-member Knesset

Jerusalem: With Israel heading to parliamentary polls on Tuesday, 7.3 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots to elect representati

Mankind Pharma Q2 PAT rises 37.7% on strong domestic chronic business

The drugmaker's revenue rose 17.3 per cent to 4,338 crore in Q2 FY27, supported by strong demand for chronic therapies and growth in Bharat Serum

239 vulnerable areas identified in Cuddalore district

22 locations have been classified as very highly vulnerable, 39 as highly vulnerable, 20 as moderately vulnerable, and 158 as having low vulnerab

Asian Champions Trophy: Jalandhar in focus as city hosts maiden international hockey tournament

India takes on Bangladesh in its tournament opener

'Not on women's side': Radhika Apte on being masculine in Akka

Radhika Apte has described her Akka character, Rudra, as having problematic and masculine traits, explaining that the gangsters actions stem from

BJP accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of ignoring drought concerns for Delhi rally

Ramchander Rao says BJP would organise a massive padayatra under the slogan Loktantra Bachao, Arajakata Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) on

Telangana graduates must re-enrol for MLC polls by Nov 6: CEO

Hyderabad:Graduates in two of Telanganas three graduates constituencies have until November 6 to enrol as voters for the Legislative Council elec

Macron says French PM to announce 'strong measures' as protests threaten fresh unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his Prime Minister will announce strong measures to address ongoing protests. He emphasized the need

Apologise or go to Pakistan: Protests erupt in Jammu over Farooq Abdullah's remark

Farooq Abdullah's recent comments in Baramulla regarding Pakistan protecting Kashmiris have incited protests across Jammu. Various organizations,

Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beats Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou

Kylian Mbappe's two goals led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona, marking Barcas first league defeat of the season. Mbappe Scores Twice

Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the decision on drought declaration was taken as per the guidelines of the Centre after monsoon ended in the

Devdutt Padikkal Scores 199 as India A Takes 284-Run Lead Over New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal's impressive performance with 199 runs puts India A 284 runs ahead of New Zealand A in their second innings. Devdutt Padikkal Sc

India permits E100 ethanol fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles

The amended rules cover vehicles built for different petrol-ethanol blends, but offer no timeline for nationwide commercial availability of E100

Uttarakhand Minister Apologizes to Daler Mehndi After Controversy

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologised to singer Daler Mehndi, resolving a recent controversy. Uttarakhand Minister Apologizes to Dale

ITC Hotels jumps on getting nod to incorporate wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): ITC Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 164.55, up by 8.35 points or 5.35% from its previous closing of Rs. 15

Government amends motor vehicle rules to permit pure ethanol flex-fuel vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has changed certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, and technical ref

Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Star in Ali Abbas Zafar

The upcoming film 'Beparwah,' starring Ahaan Panday and Sharvari, will be released on March 26, 2027. Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Star in Ali Abbas

Heavy rains batter Tamil Nadu, tourist entry barred to hill stations as 14 killed in lightning strikes

Heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu has disrupted normal life, triggered red alerts and forced authorities to suspend tourist entry to several popul

Indian Shares Rise as Investors Focus on Earnings

Indian stocks rebounded with the Sensex gaining 482 points, driven by gains in metal and pharma sectors, as investors assessed earnings reports.

Samay Raina's reaction to MC Stan lighting a cigarette on IGL 2 goes viral

The latest episode of India's Got Latent season 2 had rapper MC Stan joining the panel, along with Tanmay Bhat, Madhur Virli and Arpit Bala. And,

Exporters get six more months of risk cover amid West Asia turmoil

The Centre has extended the RELIEF initiative to March 31, 2027, to assist exporters. This scheme provides risk coverage to exporters facing high

Imran Khan Seeks Stay On FRRO's Leave India Notice, Hearing On October 27

Actor Imran Khan will have to wait until Tuesday to know whether he can get relief from the notice asking him to leave India. The Bombay High Cou

Ramky Infrastructure zooms on bagging Rs 588.57 crore construction contract from Rail Vikas Nigam

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Ramky Infrastructure is currently trading at Rs. 264.55, up by 19.55 points or 7.98% from its previous closin

Eris Lifesciences profit rises 39% to 187 crore in Q2

The company had posted a net profit of 134.47 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, Eris Lifesciences Ltd said in a regulatory fi

IndusInd Bank rises on turning black in Q2

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): IndusInd Bank is currently trading at Rs. 840.95, up by 5.95 points or 0.71% from its previous closing of Rs.

MMC Receives 20 Applications at Prajavani Programme

The MMC received 15 applications related to Town Plannig, four to engineering and one related to Revenue department

Meta Business Agent aims to turn WhatsApp into a 24/7 storefront for D2C brands

At TechSparks 2026, Metas Piyush Vaidya outlined how Meta Business Agent could help D2C brands use WhatsApp for personalised customer engagement,

JK Cement gains on reporting 8% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 4900.00, up by 41.70 points or 0.86% from its previous closing of Rs. 4

ITC Hotels' net profit rises 52% to 202.65 crore in July-September

The hospitality sector player had posted a net profit of 133.29 crore during the corresponding July-September (Q2) period of the previous financi

New Jersey teen helps rescue two, wins state's first JROTC Gold Valor Award

Virasat Mein Satta Mil Sakti Hai, Buddhi Nahi: CM Yogis Jibe at Akhilesh Yadav over infiltration

Backdoor attacks on Indian SMB systems jump 52% in H1 2026: Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security Network data showed 4.52 lakh backdoors were detected between January and June, up from 2.97 lakh in H1 2025 and 4.08 lakh in

Bharat Petroleum Corporation surges despite reporting 21% fall in Q2 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Bharat Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs. 289.20, up by 7.95 points or 2.83% from its previous

South Africa Turn to Coetzee's Extra Pace for Series Decider

South Africa have recalled Gerald Coetzee for injured Anrich Nortje in the series-deciding Newlands Test, targeting a series victory, the world's

TMB posts record 451-crore profit; braces for higher ECL provisioning

Bank expects advances to grow over 22% and deposits by over 20% in FY27; cybersecurity to account for a fifth of planned IT spending next year

DMK Womens Wing to stage protest across Tamil Nadu over law and order on October 31

Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh arrested in alleged 100-crore bribery case

Former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has been arrested in connection with an alleged 100-crore bribery case.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five including child: Civil Defence

Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said a total of 13 people had been killed and about 60 wounded by Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza in t

BPCL expects Russian crude purchases to fall in November as freight costs rise

Higher freight costs are prompting BPCL to reduce Russian crude purchases in November, while Middle Eastern supplies gain commercial appeal.

Kota: Two students dead, negligence charges surface

Kota: Two separate incidents of student deaths here have once again stoked concerns regarding students health and safety in the coaching hub Kota

Transworld Shipping Lines shines on inking pact to purchase two vessels from Orient Express Lines

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Transworld Shipping Lines is currently trading at Rs. 169.90, up by 4.35 points or 2.63% from its previous cl

Get A Powerful Fan: Morkel's Tip for India's Test Stars

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has offered a unique piece of advice to the Test specialists preparing to face the challenging wind conditions

Surat doctor Bhavin Patel brings village eye care, with 30,000 free surgeries and 40 monthly camps

Los Angeles speed camera program goes live: Speed limits, fines, locations and other details

Los Angeles is launching its speed camera initiative today to tackle speeding and enhance road safety. With 20 strategically placed cameras in hi

Keralam accident case: Police find video evidence of car overspeeding above 100 kmph

Odisha Braces For Cyclone Arnab, Fire Services On High Alert

Heavy rain forecast in southern districts; rescue teams, shelters readied

Kerala PSC Recruitment Controversy: SIT Notice Issued to Chairman Amid Investigation

The Kerala PSC chairman faces scrutiny from the SIT over alleged irregularities in a recruitment process, raising concerns about transparency. Ke

Fire breaks out at Delhis North Block; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties

A minor fire broke out at Delhis North Block, which houses key Union government offices, on Monday morning, October 26, 2026

DGPs, IGPs Conference to be Held in Tirupati from Dec. 4 to 6

The Chief Secretary directed officials from the departments concerned to make elaborate preparations for the three-day conference, providing spec

Row over TMC, its symbol: Supreme Court grants 20 days to rival factions to file pleadings before EC

The Supreme Court has granted an additional 20 days for two factions of the All India Trinamool Congress. This extension allows both factions to

Ramayana advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's film eyeing Rs 200 crore opening? Know here

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is building momentum at the box office ahead of its theatrical release on November 5. The mythological epic, starring Ra

MC Stan says he now follows God

Mumbai: Rapper MC Stan aka Altaf Shaikh has surprised fans with his candid revelation about his spiritual journey on Samay Rainas Indias Got Late

Al-Qaeda seeks to revive Bin Laden legacy, eyes India

New Delhi: On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Al-Qaeda released a video featuring Hamza bin Laden, son of slain former Al-Qaeda

NBFC industry leaders flag funding gaps as smaller lenders struggle to grow

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NBFC industry leaders flag widening funding gaps between large and small lenders amid rising c

India's Daily Multimodal AI Use To Nearly Double To 43% By 2030: Ericsson Report

Notably, the projected level for India is higher than the global estimate of 30 per cent, up from 10 per cent now, the report said

Government extends RELIEF scheme for exporters by six months to March 2027

The extension aims to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipp

TN: Former DMK minister Anbil Mahesh arrested in Rs 100 cr private schools 'scam': Police

Mahesh is accused of collecting money from over 1,000 private school managements in the guise of a party fund during his tenure as School Educati

Ballon d'Or: Messi, Yamal and Mbappe among favourites; how the winners are decided

At 39, Messi still remains in contention for football's biggest individual honour after his performances at the World Cup. While the focus is inc

Clear loans, secure insurance before investing, says Harsh Roongta

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Roongta said building a savings habit matters more than chasing returns early in one's career

Steve Smith Injury Scare, Australia Make Big Squad Call Before Must-Win Test vs South Africa

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith will undergo a fitness test on his troublesome neck.

Trump attacks Bill Maher in 1,300-word Truth Social post after White House dinner