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Hyderabad: Telangana Congress leader Mohammed Waliullah Sameer on Friday, October 23, alleged that AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi was selling a

AI law consultation paper coming soon, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government is preparing regulatory and manufacturing initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, mobile phones and semiconductors, with con

Talks between Ladakh groups, MHA fail to resume amid rift over govt. proposal

Civil society groups differ over Centres 32-draft proposal for the Union Territory

China face offs continue in Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP Chiefs Big Revelation Explained

Confrontations with Chinese troops continue to take place at multiple sites along the border in Arunachal Pradesh, according to Indo-Tibetan Bord

Apple India revenue crosses 1 lakh crore in FY26, net profit rises 66%

Apple India reported strong financial growth in FY26, with revenue crossing 1 lakh crore and net profit rising sharply, according to Tofler.

R. Senthamil Selvan is new chairperson of TNCCs Scheduled Caste department

He replaces M.P. Ranjan Kumar, who had been holding the post for the last four-and-a-half years

TVK functionary booked for alleged sexual harassment of college student

Further investigations are under way

Man arrested with drugs, firearms worth Rs 4L in Attapur

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise officials seized drugs and firearms during a raid at Sikh Chowki in Attapur under the Rajendranagar limits

Melania Trump Secures Localised Ceasefire in Ukrainian City of Oleshky to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid and Evacuations

The US White House announced on Friday that First Lady Melania Trump has successfully secured a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in

'Nobody knows truth': Akhilesh dismisses seat-sharing figures amid Cong's demand

Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed rumors regarding the number of seats Congress is requesting for the 2027 elections. Both parties are committed to st

IndusInd Bank posts profit of 1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

The banks bottom line for Q2FY27 was supported by a rise in net interest income, which stood at 4,569 crore as against 4,409 crores a year ago

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in Chinas Tibet region

The disaster struck Nagqu, a city north of Tibets capital, Lhasa, which is some 4,800 meters (5,249 yards) above sea level on October 22, 2026

Trump says will talk to Musk if Ukraine's Starlink not fixed

Elon will never do anything wrong. I know him very well, he is a fair person, the U.S. President said

YTPS New Unit Records 158.7 MW Peak Load

The 800-MW unit is expected to begin commercial operations in November 2026, taking plant capacity to 4,000 MW.

Lokesh Thanks Modi for Resumption of Penicillin G Production in Kakinada

Minister N. Lokesh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the resumption of Penicillin G production at Lyfius Pharmas Kakinada pla

Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

Prahlad Joshi Responds to Kharges Remarks on RSS Marches

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Karnatakas Home Minister Kharge to focus on responsibilities, not politicize RSS marches. Prahlad Joshi Respon

City of pearls now known for mosquitoes: Kavitha promises change

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha said her party will contest all 300 divisions across the three corporation

RBI tweaks operational risk capital framework for banks

The central bank also clarifies that operational risk losses used for calculating the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM) will be considered net of re

Tensions Rise Between Congress and BJP Workers in Karnataka Assembly Elections

Clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Bengaluru and Gadag during the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. Tensions Rise Between

Two workers killed in chloroform vapour leak at pharma unit, TGPCB orders closure

Bharat Petroleums net profit dips amid volatile crude prices in Q2

Bharat Petroleums revenues spurred 29% whilst net profit declined 22.5% on a year-over-year basis in Q2

Tamil Nadu: ECI Meet Flops As Parties Boycott

Only three of the 13 recognised political parties invited to the meeting took part in the deliberations causing an impasse: Reports

LAC Situation Disturbed When Chinese Troops Diverge From Patrolling Patterns, Says MEA Amid Arunachal Pradesh Face-Off Reports

India stated on Friday that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) becomes disturbed whenever Chinese troops diverge from establish

Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine's protests

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to

Tata Motors reports Q2 net of 1,257 crore, Iveco acquisition on track

India Achieves Historic Milestone at 2026 Asian Para Games with Record 114 Medals

Indian athletes shine at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a record with 114 medals, including 30 golds. India Achieves Historic Milestone at 20

BPCL Q2 net profit falls 21.5% to 4,863 crore on weak marketing margins

BPCL's Q2 FY27 net profit fell 21.5% YoY to 4,863 crore as weak marketing margins weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose 30% and refinery thro

Students, farmers, civil society groups continue to protest against SIR, CEC

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar: A counter-narrative to India's 'Islamic dark age'

The book acts as a counter-archive against the colonial myth, still stubbornly alive, of an Islamic dark age liberated by the British

UTI AMC net up 17% to 132 crore

Income was down marginally at 415 crore (419 crore)

Fishermen, Aqua Farmers Advised to Remain Alert as Cyclone Threat Looms

Nellore district collector Himanshu Shukla urged fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea and advised aqua farmers to safeguard ponds amid the t

Spike protein was designed to kill': McCullough's chilling COVID vax claim stuns Allison Inquiry

Spike protein was designed to kill': McCullough's chilling COVID vax claim stuns Allison Inquiry

Mana Estates projects 3,000 crore sales this fiscal, 10 mn sq ft pipeline in two years

The developer will continue to focus on mid-premium housing, with homes priced between 1.25 crore and 2 crore accounting for 7580 per cent of its

El Nino-induced water and power crisis likely to persist until July: Revanth

CM asks people to save water and power; special employment guarantee scheme after Sankranti, says people should adapt to the situation as they di

ECI row: RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat did not act on ECs complaints | Above the Fold | Oct 23, 2026

An RTI reply reveals how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints by two Election Commissioners over senior official Maneesh Gargs administrati

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan Defends His Position Amid Criticism from Former CPI(M) Ministers

Keralas Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stands firm against criticism from former ministers, asserting his commitment to the health sector. Kera

NRI deposit inflows surge to $121.94 billion in April-August: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows surged to $121.94 billion in April-August FY27 from $5.6 billion a year ago, driven by strong FCNR(B) deposits following the

Anantapur CII Summit Attracts 4,141 Crore Investments, Jobs In Rayalaseema

Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the summit: Reports

In the verdant embrace of the Goddess: A journey via Nanda Devi, Alaknanda

One has returned from the trek with mixed feelings. The Nanda Devi sanctuary represents what could be, while the Alaknanda Valley is a warning ab

Cabinet Sub-Committee seeks to draw up department-wise plan to tackle El Nino induced drought conditions

358 mandals provisionally identified as drought-affected based on rainfall, crop coverage

Council polls for four seats pass off peacefully, but for minor incidents in Bengaluru

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

Warangal Gets Nod for Five Projects Worth Rs 382 Crore

Fort restoration, central plaza and integrated bus terminal among key proposals

Rajnath Singh stresses need for long-term vision, flexible strategies for the Army

Defence Minister calls for integrated approach to modern warfare and emphases that land operations and ground forces would remain indispensable d

'We need people who love America': Rep. Gill torches Abdulrahman Mohamed over political extremism

Melania Trump Mediates Temporary Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

Melania Trump has successfully mediated a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid and safe evacuation of civilians. Melania Tru

JNTUA Innovators Conclave Today Brings Together Students, Start-ups, Industry

The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026 at JNTUA aims to promote start-ups, technological advancement and industry-academia collaboration, with a fo

Pratika's unbeaten ton, Charani's 4/23 help India rout Zimbabwe by 9 wickets

India secured a comfortable nine-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the first women's ODI match. Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 runs while

BJP seeks all-party meet on El Nino impact

Sales At National Saras Food Court In Vijayawada Cross 1 Crore

They congratulated SHG members and encouraged them to expand their entrepreneurial activities: Reports

75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency

Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully

Congress Grapples With Crucial Decision on Joining Omar Abdullah Govt

Cabinet Expansion Looms in J&K

NDA Ditches YSRC Defectors Who Joined It and Toppled Then Vizag Mayor

Only four of the 27 YSRC corporators who defected to the NDA and helped topple the then Vizag mayor have secured tickets for the upcoming GVMC el

Keralam to conduct Statewide child vulnerability mapping

Meeting decides that Women and Child Development Officers in districts will be fully responsible for ensuring childrens safety and rehabilitation

Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank offensive after deadly Hebron attack

In light of a tragic shooting on October 23 that claimed the lives of two soldiers near Hebron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ini

Three killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

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Madhya Pradesh gets 5,800 crore in semiconductor investment proposals

Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth 5,800 crore in semiconductor and technology sectors at an Indore summit, with potential to gen

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings rises amid strong credit growth: RBI

NBFCs saw stronger credit growth, led by retail and industry lending, while their reliance on bank funding increased following the restoration of

Livestock sector estimates 17% drop in kharif maize output due to drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra

Soybean production is projected to be 3.5% lower than last year at 124.06 lakh tonnes

AP Coast Bracing for Severe Cyclonic Storm on Oct. 27

IMD has warned of a possible severe cyclonic storm, Arnab, approaching north Andhra Pradesh around October 27, with heavy rainfall and gale winds

Assam Government Launches Online Transfer Portal for Forest Department Employees

The Assam government has introduced a new online transfer portal for forest department staff to enhance transparency and fairness in transfers. A

Senior leaders, MLAs hit the campaign trail for GVMC polls

Mayor candidates intensify door-to-door outreach and community meetings; sitting MLAs and senior leaders join the campaign to boost the prospects

Paritala Sreeram Enters Fray for Nallacheruvu ZPTC Seat As TD Nominee

The move positions Sreeram for the post of Sri Sathya Sai Zilla Parishad chairperson.

West Bengal CM announces Rs 27 lakh aid for Chorbagan stampede victim

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Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the upgraded National Mobile Moniroting System used to capture attendance of rural em

JK Tyre Q2 net profit declines by 71% y-o-y to 65 crore due to geopolitical tensions

EBITDA) margin contracted sharply to 7.1 per cent from 13.3 per cent

Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief

Vikas Kaushal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) informed the state-owned OMC is procuring more on landed basis than on FOB basis and term con

Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY

Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes

ISROs SpaDeX Satellites Complete Mission, Re-enter Earths Atmosphere

ISROs SpaDeX-A and SpaDeX-B satellites re-entered Earths atmosphere after completing their space-docking mission, marking a milestone in Indias s

Jamia protest: Congress MP Imran Masood detained, SP MP alleges manhandling by police

Trump says US holds all the cards in trade talks

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was close to reaching a trade agreement with

22 children rescued from unrecognised Gwalior madrasa

Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 23 (IANS) Twenty-two children were rescued from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Friday after its management

Supreme Court holds voters can prosecute candidates for concealing information

The judgment by a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu said the law does not insist that only public servants or competent authorities

Telangana CM Confirms Talks with Maharashtra on Tumidihatti Barrage Project

Telanganas CM A. Revanth Reddy announced Maharashtras agreement to discuss the Tumidihatti barrage, crucial for irrigation projects. Telangana CM

India's net FDI inflows rise to $13.8 billion in April-August FY27: RBI

Net FDI inflows increased from $9.6 billion a year ago, supported by higher gross inward investment and a slowdown in outward FDI, according to R

Japans Monkey Buster grannies armed with guns take on monkeys terrorising their village

After monkeys repeatedly raided farms in a Japanese village, three women aged 67 to 74 formed a group called the Monkey Busters to protect local

England's 330-acre wheat farm turned wild; 5,290 butterflies counted in 2 years

Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex has experienced a remarkable surge in butterfly populations thanks to dedicated habitat restoration initiatives

Kremlin confirms Oleshky ceasefire, says working with Ukraine on evacuation timing

Melania Trump Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: An agreement has been confirmed for the town of Oleshky in Russia. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, is

Generational Rage: Young Europeans Rise Up to Make Their Voices Heard

Their demands vary, but they are united in wanting to make their often marginalised voices heard, sometimes even with radical methods in the face

Internal Fraud Cost HCA 92 Cr Loss, Says CID

The CID has filed an 80-page preliminary chargesheet alleging 92.08 crore in losses to the Hyderabad Cricket Association due to financial irregul

Seat-Sharing Disputes Trouble Alliance in Urban Local Body Polls

Political observers said early discussions among party leaders and local MLAs could have helped prevent the disputes.

Diwali, more flash than fireworks and more bang for the borrowed buck?

From picture-perfect pujas to prosperity parades, Diwali has become a festival of faith, flexing and financial overreach

Watch: John Brittas: Current struggle not merely limited to Gyanesh Kumar, to democratic space also

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas asserted that the ongoing agitations in New Delhi represent a broader struggle to safeguard Indias constitutio

The Industry Will Fail You: Joaquin Pedro Valdes on the Reality of the West End | Eastern Eye

Editorial. Future surprise

Our workforce not as exposed to AI disruption as believed

DC Edit | Modern Cricket Is Brutally Charming

Temba Bavuma may be short in stature, but he makes light of the responsibilities weighing on the skipper of the cricket team of the rainbow natio

Himachal Pradesh Announces 5% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners Ahead of Diwali

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 5% increase in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali celebrations. Hima

Letters to the Editor dated October 23, 2026

State Neglect Brings Mushk Mahal Closer to Collapse

The two-storied palace was constructed by Miyan Malik Mishk, a commander of Carnatic forces of Abul Hassan Tana Shah, the last of the Qutb Shahi

Rain lashes Virudhunagar district; bus depot submerged in rainwater