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DMK seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, signals third-front push

DMK is calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to electoral roll issues. The party has adopted resolutions criti

NPPA Caps Margins On 137 Cancer Drugs

Manufacturers must calculate revised MRPs allowing a trade margin of up to 30 per cent plus applicable GST.

Freida Pinto: From Mumbai to Global Stardom Without Bollywood Roots

Freida Pinto celebrates her 42nd birthday, marking her journey from Mumbai to international fame as a Hollywood star. Freida Pinto: From Mumbai t

I'd have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says coach Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho commented on Vinicius Junior's situation and his recent four-match ban. Mourinho stated that if he were Vinicius,

High Court Upholds 30% Quota For D.Ed Candidates In 2008 Teacher Recruitment

The case of the petitioners was that they possessed BEd qualification.

International Experts Review Polavaram Project, Conclude Visit

With the state aiming to complete the project ahead of the Godavari Pushkaralu scheduled for next year, the experts indicated that they would ret

India Sets Record with Fastest T20 Fifty Against West Indies in Bengaluru

India achieved a remarkable feat by scoring the fastest T20 fifty in just 2.5 overs against West Indies in Bengaluru. India Sets Record with Fast

Journalist alleges misbehaviour by Bagh-e-Bahu SI

Residents of Kalika Colony, Gorkha Nagar face harassment and restricted access to homes amid Navratra security arrangements Jammu Tawi, October 1

Tank Bund Set For Grand Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations

Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao reviewed the arrangements with officials of the tourism, language and culture departments and directed them

VIP culture to add woes to Jammuites from Nov 2 onwards

Hundreds of govt vehicles set to worsen traffic scenario Monthly duty roster for ministers & Admn Secys on anvil JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The governme

Pope Leo health update: Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican, doctor shares major verdict on trip to Uruguay, Peru, Argentina

Pope Leo will take on his first official duty on Sunday, delivering the traditional Angelus blessing to the faithful in St. Peter's Square.

Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 dead, 15 injured; PM announces Rs 2 L ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Fear Grips Indian Diaspora After US Temple Attack

Krishnamoorthi said he too faced raceinduced discrimination. A Florida elected official, two weeks ago, called for me to be deported and said Tak

GMC-J brings advanced cancer diagnostic to improve precision treatment

SCI-J, HBCHRC helped in this historic medical achievement Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 17: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) J

Two British aircraft encounter unidentified objects over North Sea, neither shows up on radar

Two RAF aircraft reported close encounters with unidentified objects over the North Sea in February, including one incident in which a pilot said

Tragedy Strikes Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal as Stampede Claims 17 Lives

A stampede at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal resulted in 17 fatalities and 25 injuries, prompting an emergency meeting by officials. Tragedy Strikes

Rain brings relief to Telangana after prolonged dry spell, parts of Hyderabad see scattered showers

No school can compel parents to buy items from specific shop: Edu Min

Banihal, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday warned private schools against compelling parents to purchase books

Take a deep breath: Not every omission is an injustice, and not every selection is a conspiracy

India's cricket selection committee has announced the squad for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand. Several surprising decisions have raised

Daily Quiz | On Winnie-the-Pooh

A quiz on the much-loved bear and his world on the centenary of the publication of the evergreen childrens classic Winnie-the-Pooh

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Budgam, Oct 17: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a crucial issue, asserting

Vizag Police Bust Another Espionage Case, Arrest One

It is said he ended up losing his mobile phone.

Fire breaks out at Cantonment House

Art-371 can provide constitutional safeguards for Ladakh: CS

Ladakh, Oct 17: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Saturday said Article 371 of the Constitution offers sufficient flexibility to provide co

6 IPS officers, 12 DySPs transferred

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters (PHQ) has ordered the adjustment of six IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre and the transfe

RJD Leader Criticizes Election Commissioner and Central Government

RJD leader Shakti Singh Yadav criticizes Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the central government, claiming they undermine democracy. RJD L

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Condoles Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Victims

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday expressed deep grief over the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that claimed

CB Chargesheets 15 accused in Kishtwar Minor Death Case

Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed an over 1,000-page chargesheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor sexual e

Tamil Nadu government applies for site clearance to set up Rameswaram airport at Manikaneri

The approval for site clearance is estimated to take nearly 10 to 12 months, and after it comes through, the government must apply for in-princip

CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate Ladakh HC Bench today

LEH/JAMMU, Oct 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant will visit Ladakh on Sunday to inaugurate the newly constituted Ladakh Bench o

BJP Finalises Candidates For Municipal Elections In AP

The BJP has nominated Kotla Ajesh Babu for the Anantapur Municipal Corporation.

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Proposal to set up centre cleared in 2016 Jammu Tawi, Oct 17: The proposal to establish a Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Techn

Telangana: Bleak Response To Special Voter Camps

Officials on field visits placed the onus squarely on voters, saying the deleted voters failed to turn up at the camps. Nobody has turned up, hen

Tragedy Strikes Kolkata Durga Puja Celebration, 17 Dead in Stampede

A tragic stampede during Kolkatas Durga Puja festival resulted in 17 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting condolences from leaders. Traged

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora released a day after Tiranga protest detentions

Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora were released after their detention ahead of a protest in Connaught Place. The protest, titled 'Lehra Do Tiranga', r

Pochampally Calls On BRS Cadre To Secure Victory In Graduates MLC Polls

He said dedicated efforts could help party workers register a large number of graduates as voters within three days.

Visakhapatnam GVMC polls to use pink ballot for Mayor, white for corporator

At least 17 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal when people waiting outside rushed forward as it began to rain, causing some to fall on

Nestle, HUL face FSSAI action over inconsistent, misleading labels

The food regulator flagged a Flavoured Milk vs Proprietary Food mismatch on Nescafe drinks, and bone-health and o added sugar claims on Horlicks

Shreyas Iyer Reflects on Series Outcome After Rain-Interrupted Finale

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer discusses the impact of rain on the T20 series against West Indies, highlighting missed opportunities. Shreyas Iyer R

AIADMK will rise like a phoenix, says EPS at event held to mark partys 55th founding day

The founding day was celebrated at the partys headquarters in Royapettah

17 Dead, 35 Injured in Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

A major tragedy struck the famous Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening after a stampede-like situation reportedly bro

Amit Shah speaks to CM Adhikari, postpones event in Bengal due to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

In the wake of the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he will postpone all his

Tragedy Strikes Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal as 17 Lives Are Lost in Stampede

A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in 17 fatalities, prompting Prime Minister Modi to announce compensation for victims famili

Katie Zacharia out! Trumps press secretary exits after just five days, says 'it was an honor'

Katie Zacharia out! Trumps press secretary exits after just five days, says 'it was an honor'

Left parties, Congress back candidature of Venkateswara Rao for VMC Mayor post

Congress withdraws from the mayoral contest following an appeal made by the former IPS officer; CPI and CPI(M) reach an understanding on the corp

Fire Rages At Town Hall In France's Limoges After Protests

The blaze had spread to one wing of the building and reached the roof, a witness told AFP

New Developments in Antilia Case: Former Police Chief Param Bir Singh Faces Allegations

In a recent NIA court hearing, retired ACP Bhimraj Ghadge seeks to make former police chief Param Bir Singh a co-accused in the Antilia case. New

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds cabinet meets across districts; Opposition says too late

The opposition Congress is questioning the government's decision to hold cabinet meetings away from the state capital terming it as election tour

Brahmin body demands representation for community in GVMC elections

Dasara rush swells at Pandit Nehru Bus Station in Vijayawada

APSRTC is operating 5,261 special buses to cater to the festive surge in passenger traffic within the State and from major cities such as Hyderab

Vijayawada: Mayor Poll Gets Four Nominations, 419 Ward Papers Filed Across NTR District

For ward-member posts, Vijayawada accounted for 261 nominations, followed by Tiruvuru with 67, Nandigama with 38, Jaggaiahpet with 37 and Kondapa

Gandhi Hospital Doctors Restore Breathing In 20-Year-Old After Complex Airway Surgery

Gandhi Hospital doctors in Hyderabad restored a 20-year-old mans breathing through complex windpipe reconstruction after 9095 per cent airway blo

Childhood Beyond the Screen

The sight of children absorbed in mobile phones, tablets and television screens has become commonplace in homes, schools, restaurants and public

Puja pandal stampede: PM announces 2 lakh ex gratia, Shah to visit injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the nex

Punjab Chief Ministers France Trip Sparks Political Controversy

Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann faces criticism for celebrating his birthday in France amid local unrest over drug issues. Punjab Chief Ministers France

T.N. government withdraws order to restrict interim pension payout to 10,000 plus dearness relief

The move comes after protests by college teachers and government employees against against the order, which was issued on September 11

One killed, four injured in Manipur violence

Armed men attacked Chassad, a Kuki village in the Naga-majority Kamjong district bordering Myanmar

From Delhi to Kanyakumari and back, a ride for mental health

New Delhi: When Seher Hashmi, a mental health survivor, fashion stylist, visual artist and motivational speaker, rode back into Delhi on Friday,

'He kept hitting': Indian pilot Machchhar reveals what happened on the flydubai flight

Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a routine Flydubai flight, which he initially misinterpreted. As he attempted to defend himsel

Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

Trump said Taiwan would also invest $4.4 billion into the project, and comes as Taipei seeks to secure Washington's favour amid tensions with Chi

India top order eyes better show vs Zimbabwe

Gambhiraopet SI Suspended Over Alleged Third-Degree Treatment Of Scribes

The SI allegedly subjected Pothuri Shekhar and Rathipalli Sampath, who work for a vernacular newspaper, to third-degree treatment: Reports

PM deferred Census in Manipur after considering peoples concerns, CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the deferral of the Census in the State. This decision considers the concerns raised by t

Kirit Somaiya Challenges Congress Over Voter List Integrity

Kirit Somaiya questions Congress on voter registration issues and challenges claims of election fraud related to Bangladeshi voters. Kirit Somaiy

Officials told to prepare village-level action plans to mitigate potential El Nino impact

Rakhi Sawant skips court appearance in Laxman Ahirwar suicide case, non-bailable warrant issued

A court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Rakhi Sawant in connection with a 2010 suicide case linked to a

NCB busts two synthetic drug labs in Greater Noida, arrests two accused

The accused have been identified as Destiny Abraham Dumbiri, who claimed to be Nigerian national, and Lallawmzuali alias, Olivia Lalchawimawii, a

PM Modi says Kolkata stampede extremely distressing, announces ex gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences after a tragic stampede in Kolkata resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred

Delhi sets up DITI on lines of NITI Aayog, to act as premier advisory body

Delhi government has set up Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI) on the lines of NITI Aayog, for policy-making under its goal

Assam begins electoral roll revision, draft rolls to be out Nov 12

Assam has started the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls to enhance accuracy and accessibility. The draft electoral rolls will be publis

AISF, AIYF Demand Scrapping Of SIR, Impeachment Of CEC

Carrying flags and placards, the protesters raised slogans against alleged vote theft: Reports

Rediscover Satyajit Ray at this Durga Puja pandal in Nandanam

The 48th Sharadotsav of South Madras Cultural Association with a pandal themed around Satyajit Rays Magical Creations is the team work of its mem

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for families of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each person killed in the stampede at the Cho

India's fifth T20I against the West Indies gets abandoned as rain plays spoilsport, series ends 2-2

The Indian team took on the West Indies in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides met at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Beng

BMC Demolishes Unauthorised Portions Of Ajay Devgns Property

The owners/occupants were directed to immediately stop the construction and submit the relevant permission documents within 24 hours.

Arch collapses at Dandiya event in Hyderabad college; 1 killed, 14 injured

A woman engineering student died and 14 others suffered injuries when an arch on which lighting was arranged crashed during a Dandiya event at an

BJP wants to remain in power forever by capturing institutions, Opposition alleges

Capturing institutions violates democracy, Congress leader K.C. Venugopal alleges; AAP leader Sanjay Singh asks the BJP to declare it would never

Naidu Briefs MP Chief Minister On Amaravati Master Plan

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu briefed Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Amaravatis development plans, while Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan sought

Govt. caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs

The revised prices will become effective from November 9

Doctor Suspended Over Alleged Drinking In Post-Mortem Room

The matter came to light after a citizen waiting overnight outside the hospital for a death certificate peered into the post-mortem room and foun

Telanganas Bathukamma Celebrations Add Colour to National Saras Mela

Around 1,500 women entrepreneurs from 32 states and Union Territories are participating in the event, which features nearly 600 stalls showcasing

Strengthening Agricultural Cooperation Between India and Nepal Emphasized by Vice Chancellor of Nauni University

Nauni Universitys Vice Chancellor highlights the need for enhanced agricultural collaboration between India and Nepal through modern practices. S

Rajasthan BJP makes local poll gains, Congress fails to contain infighting

Despite internal conflicts among the senior state leaders, the BJP has been able to showcase unity with leaders standing behind CM Bhajan Lal Sha

Indian students protest against CEC in London; govt supporters rally

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group ac

Jio IPO 2026: Jio Platforms files RHP, issue to open on October 21; check eligibility, how to apply and allotment tips

Jio Platforms has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for its much-awaited IPO, which will open for subscription on October 21 and close on Oc

Landlord vs Gen Z tenant: He fines him for late rent, but the renters comeback leaves him stunned

A landlord fined a Gen Z tenant for paying rent a day late, but the renter responded by tracking 63 days of allegedly unresolved repairs in a sha

Gold, silver prices ahead of Diwali 2026: Expert sees gold at Rs 1.5 lakh, silver at Rs 2.3 lakh

Gold and silver prices may see limited gains ahead of Diwali 2026, according to commodity expert Anuj Gupta. Gold could reach Rs 1.5 lakh per 10

India halts sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026-27, invites bids for 11 billion litres amid rising prices

India has expanded ethanol blending in petrol to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and curb emissions. However, concerns about sugar availa

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 feared dead, 25-40 injured; CM Suvendu Adhikari rushes to hospital

According to reports, a large crowd had gathered at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav and tried to take shelter at the exit gate of the pandal a