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Andhra govt attracts 25,000-cr investments in Vizag regional conference

Investments expected to create nearly 57,000 jobs through 31 agreements across high-growth sectors

Keralam Minister Muraleedharan Says Medicine Shortage Almost Resolved

Medicine for haemophilia arrived in Keralam yesterday, minister said

UK consulate ends ops in occupied Jerusalem, to aid Palestinians

Jerusalem: Most diplomats have left the UK consulate after it ended operations in occupied East Jerusalem, Israel said on Thursday, October 8, wh

Nana Patekar Dies At 75: From PM Modi To Akshay Kumar, Actors And Leaders Pay Tributes

Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 in Goa, drawing tributes across the country and a state funeral honour from Maharasht

IMC 2026: Prime Minister Modi urges for global framework to curb digital frauds

Inaugurating the tenth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Modi said as telecom has become so important in our lives, the security m

20 Rebel TMC MPs Seek 15-Day Extension To Reply To Disqualification Notices

MPs say more time needed to collate documents for response to Speaker Om Birla

Delhis monuments are becoming stages for a new cultural economy

Ticketed concerts are bringing new audiences into Delhis monuments. But as heritage becomes part of the experience economy, questions about permi

They Changed My Name to 'Roger' | Raj Mathai on the Future of News

He was told his name was too difficult for American television. For nearly four years, Raj Mathai became Roger.In this episode of Diaspora Dialog

From India U19 to Team USA: Saurabh Netravalkars Unlikely Cricket Journey | Diaspora Dialogues

Saurabh Netravalkar went from India's U19 setup to bowling the USA to a historic World Cup win over Pakistan while working full-time as an Oracle

Her Father's Death Led to a Global Bhangra Workout | Sarina Jain on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI

I didn't want to just create a workout I wanted to create a movement that made people proud of where they came from. �� Sarina Jai

How to Scale a South Indian Restaurant Chain: The Chipotle Model | Jay Jayaraman on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI

How do you scale a South Indian restaurant chain without losing authenticity? Jay Jayaraman, founder of the Mylapore brand, reveals how he applie

Ekadasi Udayasthamana Pooja: Supreme court directs Guruvayoor temple to follow traditional practice

The court said it would hear the main appeal in December

BJP Responds to Opposition March, Claims Congress is Out of Touch with Voters

BJP leaders in Lucknow criticize Congresss protest march, claiming they are desperate and disconnected from the electorate. BJP Responds to Oppos

Delhi HC agrees to hear on Friday IYC plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi High Court is set to hear the Indian Youth Congress's plea regarding a planned protest. The group seeks permission to demonstrate at Ja

Nifty slides below 22,300 at noon; Adani entities, ITC, metal stocks take a beating

IT sector emerges as lone bright spot

Microsoft Brings More AI To PCs As It Challenges Apple

Microsoft also presented a high-powered Surface laptop called Ultra powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chips

Fresh FIR Against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Amid High-Voltage Delhi Protests

Delhi Police have registered a fresh First Information Report (FIR) against senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, citin

Vijay Deverakonda Moves Delhi HC Seeking Protection of Personality Rights

The plea came up for a brief hearing before Justice Vikas Mahajan, who said the court would pass an order on Deverakonda's application seeking an

Supreme Court orders Centre to form panel to regulate unethical pharma marketing

The petition had raised concerns over pharmaceutical companies allegedly offering doctors expensive gifts, overseas trips, and other incentives t

Karnataka Chief Minister Claims Sting Operation Attempted to Trap Him

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar alleges a sting operation was attempted against him after taking office, claiming he has evidence. Karnataka Chief M

Adani targets $100 billion annual investment capacity by 2033

Adani Group, targeting 2 lakh crore of investments this year against 1.53 lakh crore in FY26, plans to scale its annual investment capacity nearl

History that'll last forever: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi with utmost respect

Lionel Messi concluded his international career with a farewell match where he scored and assisted in a victory. Cristiano Ronaldo, his rival, ho

Special drive launched to enrol eligible voters left out during SIR in Puducherry

The special drive has been launched to enrol eligible persons whose names may have been left out of the electoral roll during or after the SIR, i

2 Men Electrocuted While Installing CCTV Cameras in Rajovolu

In Rajavolu, Rajahmahendravaram rural area, two men were electrocuted while installing a CCTV camera when the iron stand came in contact with liv

Following Smart Money: Top Trends in Private Equity

Nana Patekar's forgotten Tamil outing: The story of Bharathiraja's Bommalattam

Much before Rajinikanths Kaala, Nana Patekar had an important role in this famous Tamil directors project

Nana Patekar's forgotten Tamil outing: The story of Bharathiraja's Bommalattam

Much before Rajinikanths Kaala, Nana Patekar had an important role in this famous Tamil directors project

Indian Food Ministry finds discrepancies in GST filings by sugar mills

Government initiates action against erring units, asks them to furnish further details from August 20-31

Tamil Nadus By-elections Results Set for October 9, a Key Test for Government

Results for the by-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram will be announced on October 9, marking a significant test for the ruling government

Unlike inclusive Hinduism, Abrahamic faiths exclusive: Madras HC

Chennai:Hinduism is inclusive while the Abrahamic religions are inherently exclusive, the Madras High Court has observed while upholding the Cent

Hyderabad may see

Hyderabad: After witnessing a dry monsoon, it is likely to witness a cold-free winter as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters

Deeper cooperation with Taiwan strengthens Indo-Pacific stability, democratic resilience : Ex-President Tsai Ing-wen

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (local time) that deeper international cooperation with Taiwan would strengthen not only T

Rebel TMC MPs seek 15 more days to reply to Lok Sabha notices on disqualification plea

Ghosh Dastidar, among the rebels, said the MPs had not yet collated all the documents required to prepare their response and had therefore sought

Rebel TMC MPs seek 15 more days to reply to Lok Sabha notices on disqualification plea

Ghosh Dastidar, among the rebels, said the MPs had not yet collated all the documents required to prepare their response and had therefore sought

Opposition Coalition Marches in Patna Against Special Intensive Review Process

In Patna, opposition leaders march against the Special Intensive Review process and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding accounta

The last human expedition to the moon so far

On December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 achieved lunar landing. The sixth mission in the Apollo program to explore the lunar surface, Apollo 17, for now,

India seeks update from Moscow on Indian nationals working with Russian military

India has sought an update from Russian authorities on the whereabouts of 69 Indian nationals reportedly working for the Russian military, Indian

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor issues Rs 5 crore defamation notice to CPI(M) leader

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh on Thursday issued a legal notice to CPI(M) councillor and C

Conspiracies, possibility of sting operations against Congress Ministers cannot be ruled out: Karnataka Dy CM

Digital Desk | Koppal (Karnataka), Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said the possibility of conspiracie

Evil dead: Tanushree Dutta reacts to Nana Patekar

Mumbai: Condolences are pouring in following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. Amid this, actress Tanushree Duttas reaction has drawn cons

A shopper paid C$5 for a Bowie painting at an Ontario donation centre; it later sold for C$108,120

Nilesh Shah on What India Needs to Do to Bring FPIs Back

South Carolina adds 2,600 acres to conservation project with 60 miles of riverfront

A 2,600-acre timber property in South Carolina, near the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion hid from British forces, has bee

Air India To Offer Travel SIM Cards To Passengers For Overseas Trips

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: Air India will offer travel SIM cards to passengers for their overseas trips. EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM card t

Shipping group Maersk raises emergency fuel surcharge due to Middle East conflict

Danish shipping group Maersk said on Thursday it was increasing its emergency fuel surcharge (EFS) on all export collections and import deliverie

European shares dip as banks hit over 3-month low, oil prices weigh

European shares fell on Thursday as banks slid to a more

El Nino could rank among strongest since 1950, peak in December, last through February: UN body

El Nino is forecasted to intensify and peak by December, lasting through February 2027. Sea surface temperatures are expected to reach unpreceden

Legal deadlock leaves Arunachal Pradesh out of Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Ranji participation in doubt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In a major setback for grassroots cricket in the Northeast, young men cricketers from Arunachal Pradesh wi

Akhilesh Yadav Visits Ayodhya Amid Political Tensions

Akhilesh Yadav is set to visit Ayodhya for a religious event, sparking political reactions from various parties. Akhilesh Yadav Visits Ayodhya Am

German coalition affirms reform agenda amid 'historic test' for democracy

Senior members of Germany's governing

Newly appointed Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh and state in-charge Sachin Pilot visit Harmandir Sahib

Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Pargat Singh and Punjab Congress in-charge and general secretary Sachin Pilot on Thur

Manufacturing adds 1.4 million jobs as investment grows in FY25: Mospi

The latest ASI shows manufacturing employment crossing 21 million, with stronger investment, higher wages and continued growth in output and valu

EXCLUSIVE-China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds

A Chinese militia boat was spotted along with

HealthEdge Launches Unified AI-Powered Platform to Guarantee Financial Outcomes for Health Plans

Boston [US] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8: HealthEdge, the AI-powered operational infrastructure for health plans, today introduced

An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jar

Canning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it's adv

RBI may hike repo rate in next two policies, absorb additional Rs 2 lakh cr liquidity: Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise the repo rate in two consecutive policy meetings, while absorbing an additional Rs 2 lakh cr

Rebel TMC MPs seek 15 more days to reply to LS notices on disqualification plea

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have requested an additional 15 days to reply to disqualification notices. The original deadline granted by L

Nana Patekar: A Life Reflected on Death and Simplicity

Renowned actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75, leaving behind profound reflections on life and death that resonate deeply. Nana Patekar: A Life R

Two arrested for robbing food delivery worker in Arumbakkam

When Ashoth was standing outside his office on Poonamallee High Road in Arumbakkam on Tuesday, the duo allegedly approached him and snatched his

China has nominated health official Song Li as WHO head

China has nominated health official Song Li as a candidate to lead the World Health Organization, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, conf

Bengaluru: Petrol Pump Catches Fire After Jaguar Car Crashes Into It

A Jaguar car rammed into a fuel station in Bengaluru, sparking a massive fire. The occupants of the car and the fuel station staff narrowly escap

Euro zone bond yields jump again as oil prices climb, French spread widens

By Harry Robertson LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Euro zone yields rose sharply again on Thursday as energy prices climbed, with investors continuing

Non-life insurance industry premium rises 8.92% in H1 FY27; agriculture insurance plunges

The industrys performance was supported by strong health insurance growth, while a sharp fall in agriculture premiums restrained overall expansio

'This team can still surprise people: Chahal backs Man Utd to turn season around

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India cricketer and lifelong Manchester United supporter Yuzvendra Chahal has backed the English giants to

38-year-old man dies in police custody in Navi Mumbai

Digital Desk | Navi Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Sanjay Kantu Yadav, a 38-year-old man, died in police custody in Navi Mumbai. Yadav was arrested by the

Tejashwi Yadav leads INDIA Blocs Raj Bhavan march in Patna over SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Nana Patekar death: List of awards and films featuring his best dialogues

Nana Patekar dies at 75 today after a cardiac arrest in Goa. Patekar won many awards and honours. Also, let's take a look at his 5 best films to

4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Nepal

Tremor hits Bajura district; shocks felt in neighbouring districts

What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?

Britain has decided to keep its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem open under the new name UK Mission. This decision comes after Israel o

Air India to offer physical SIM, eSIM for passengers travelling abroad

Air India will offer travel SIM cards to passengers for their overseas trips. EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM card that offers internat

Odisha Bandh Chaos: Airport Passengers Stranded as Cab Drivers Demand Triple Fares

The 12-hour statewide bandh called by the India Bloc has severely crippled transportation networks across Odisha, leaving air passengers stranded

South Korea's Lee instructs ministers not to pursue CPTPP membership this year

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung instructed ministers at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday not to pursue an application to join the Comprehensive

Vande Mataram seminar row: 25 students booked after protests at Central University of Kerala

Police registered the case suo motu after protesters allegedly gathered in a group and disrupted the proceedings

WHO Expresses Concern Over Mysterious Death of Researcher in Siberia

The WHO is assessing the situation following the suspicious death of a researcher in Siberia, linked to a plague research facility. WHO Expresses

Sealdah Railway Division gears up for Durga Puja rush

Additional trains, help desks, medical assistance arranged to help during peak festive season

Nana Patekar was actually burning while shooting iconic fire scene from Parinda, spent two months in hospital

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday, October 8, after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. According to doctor

Hyderabad hotel fined Rs 20,000 for wasting water

Hyderabad: Hotel Anaganaga at Jubilee Hills Road Number 45 has been fined Rs 20,000 by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board

BYD exec says biggest challenge to expansion is geopolitics

The number one

From 'Krantiveer' to 'Welcome', Nana Patekar's Most Memorable Dialogue

In Welcome, Uday Shetty is constantly caught between his gangster persona and the chaos created by his sidekick Majnu Bhai.

Telangana Ministers, TPCC Chief Detained during March to Lok Bhavan

Holding party flags, the leaders took out a rally from the statue of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and tried to proceed towards Lok Bhavan

Indian Film Fraternity Mourns over Demise of Legendry Actor Nana Patekar

Indian cinema woke up to heartbreaking news on Thursday morning as veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75. The legendary actor s

CUET-UG 2027 big change: Fewer subjects, shorter papers & possible one-day exam being considered

CUET-UG 2027 could see major changes, with the Ministry of Education, UGC and NTA considering fewer subjects, shorter exam papers and a new subje

Dhananjaya De Silva Steps Down As Sri Lanka Test Captain

Sri Lanka Cricket CEO: Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, the all-rounder confirme

PM Modi depicted as Lord Ram, Amit Shah as Lakshman in Telangana Shiv Sena poster

US plans $70,000 fee for students seeking jobs after graduation: Explained

Department of Homeland Security says proposal aims to curb fraud and misuse of OPT, as colleges and employers fear higher costs

Andhra CM Naidu meets Union Jal Shakti Minister, discusses Polavaram project's progress

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and apprised him of the progress of the Polavaram projec

CB-CID arrests two more in Palani temple property fraud case

The case pertains to the fraudulent sale and registration of a parcel of land belonging to Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam in Palani

Bihars Economic Offenses Unit Raids Executive Engineers Properties for Alleged Corruption

Bihars EOU conducts raids on five properties of Executive Engineer Narad Kumar Das for allegedly acquiring assets beyond known income. Bihars Eco