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Output, wages, GVA... manufacturing sector is on a roll: GVA grows 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore; sector adds 1.4 mn workers

Indias formal manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in 2024-25, with GVA rising 9.6% to 26.9 lakh crore and industrial output increasi

The India-EFTA partnership, one plus one equals three

An ambitious India-Europe partnership can deliver across trade, technology, energy and Arctic stewardship

Japan forms first national intelligence agency, eyes its own CIA

The demand for the overhaul of intelligence gathering network of Japan has gained strength in recent months amidst allegations that foreign power

Modi and Trump Discuss Global Issues in Productive Phone Call

PM Modi and President Trump engage in a fruitful phone call discussing trade, defense, and global security. Modi and Trump Discuss Global Issues

Khadi Santha to be held in city

For TN vice-captain Andre, pressure is a privilege

Revanths Sircilla Padayatra Draws Enthusiastic Response

The Chief Minister arrived by helicopter at the Junior College grounds at 5.10 pm and began the padayatra at 5.20 pm.

Defence minister to visit Visakhapatnam in October

Poleramma Jatara Begins in Venkatagiri Amid Tight Security

Officials said arrangements were being closely monitored to ensure the Poleramma Jatara is conducted peacefully and safely without causing any in

INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi during the bloc's coordination meeting, in New Delhi on Wednesday photo: pti

It's save dynasty rally: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP criticized the INDIA bloc's upcoming 'Save Democracy' campaign, referring to it as a 'Save Dynasty' initiative. Union minister Shivraj Si

Hyderabad: Crop Stress Reports Emerge as Rabi Season Set to Pose Tough Challenge

Reports of severe crop stress have come in from several mandals in Nalgonda, Suryapet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy

Hyderabad Collector Reviews Applications For Ultrasound Centres

Hyderabad Collector Dr Priyanka Ala directed officials to ensure ultrasound centres follow PC & PNDT Act regulations during registration and rene

October Horoscope 2026: Your zodiac signs luckiest day could bring a second chance you didnt see coming

The October Horoscope 2026 points to one especially lucky day for each zodiac sign. For some signs, the best days of the month could open the doo

Govt Staff to Get IIT, IIM Training for Skill Upgrade

Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was ahead of other southern states in capacity building and skill development of government employees.

EC Extends AP SIR Deadline to Oct. 16

ECI cites pending hearings and applications to ensure eligible voters are not excluded

Nandyal Gets 986.63 Crore Horticulture Development Plan

The major focus would be on expanding the horticulture area, post-harvest management, and market infrastructure.

Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planets 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised as a t

GOBARdhan Just Changed the Rules for India's Biogas Sector. Here Is Where Organic Recycling Systems Limited Stands

New Delhi [India], September 30: The Union Cabinet has approved a 23,731 crore National Circular Bioenergy Scheme and several of the capabilities

Mee Mart Outlets To Come Up At 51 Fair Price Shops In Anantapur District

Around 27 varieties of non-PDS essential commodities are proposed to be made available through these outlets initially.

Remembering Sharda Sinha: The Voice of Bihars Chhath Festival

Sharda Sinha, the iconic voice of Bihar, passed away, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the Chhath festival. Remembering Sharda Sinha: The

APTRANSCO to Release AEE Merit List in Two Weeks

The selection process would follow applicable recruitment and reservation provisions.

Drunk driving suspected in ECIL hit-and-run that left seven bar workers injured

Congress' Punjab test amid renewed push to oust warring

Senior Punjab Congress leaders are again pushing the party high command to replace PCC president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, citing continued re

Heritage Walk Held for Tribal Students in Araku

Around 400 students from Government Tribal Welfare Schools participated in the programme.

Major Green Energy Initiative Approved:

The Indian government has approved a 54,000 crore project to enhance renewable energy transmission across states. Major Green Energy Initiative A

CM Hails Ongoles 150-Year Journey, Calls for Preservation of Citys Heritage

CM highlights Ongoles heritage, historic milestones and iconic cattle breed

NSE plans retail push for electronic gold receipts, eyes wider reach

NSE plans an app and wider collection-centre network to boost electronic gold receipts, which have seen muted trading since their launch

Group 1 Mains: HC Directs APPSC to File Affidavit With Details on Manual Evaluation of Answer Scripts

Notably, the board was headed by its then chairman Gautam Sawang.

BJP Blames Congress Govt For Withering Of Crops In Telangana

Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchander Rao blamed the Congress government for crop losses, citing inadequate irrigation and power supply to farm pump

GVMC Discusses Building Permissions, Water Connections With Developers

GVMC officials met builders and developers in Visakhapatnam to discuss building approvals, water connections and streamlining APDPMS applications

Tributes Pour in for Major Vijay Singh Mankotia as Questions Arise Over Lack of State Honors

Major Vijay Singh Mankotias passing has sparked mourning in Himachal Pradesh, with calls for state honors being questioned. Tributes Pour in for

SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's role in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Outpouring of Grief Over Major Vijay Singh Mankotias Death

Major Vijay Singh Mankotias passing has sparked widespread mourning in Himachal Pradesh, raising questions about the lack of state honors for his

Trump ACA refund checks: Are you among nearly 1 million Americans getting $500, when will the payment arrive, and who actually qualifies for the money?

Trump $500 Obamacare refund checks are beginning to reach nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states. The payments target people who bought cove

Zimbabwe confirms fatal helicopter crash, 7 aboard killed: Report

A helicopter crashed in Zimbabwes northeastern Marondera rural area on Wednesday, killing seven people aboard, including a high-profile businessm

Residents oppose new location of Tasmac outlet in Tiruvannamalai

Revenue officials and the police reached the spot and pacified the agitated residents, who dispersed after assurance from officials that relocati

Ongole Utsavam Celebrates 150 Years of the Citys Journey

Former vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu, the chief guest, recalled his long association with Ongole, saying the city played a significant role in

Tasmac outlet in Vellore burgled

Hard disks of CCTV cameras fixed inside the outlets were missing and the cameras were damaged

Left Alliance Wins 4 Posts in UoH Students Union

ABVP-SLVD won the president, vice-president, general secretary, joint secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary posts in 2025-26.

Rohit Sharma Reveals Personal Celebration After Historic ODI Century in Guwahati

Rohit Sharma shares insights on his unique celebration after scoring his 35th ODI century against West Indies in Guwahati. Rohit Sharma Reveals P

Viral Fevers Persist As Monsoon Ends

Dr K. Krishna Prabhakar, head of internal medicine at a private hospital, said viral infections were continuing to be reported regularly despite

Two held for possession of 11 kg of ganja at Jolarpet station

A police team searched the baggage of two commuters on the Shalimar Trivandrum Central Super-Fast Express train, and found bundles of ganja

As design Indianises, new careers open up

Across fashion, products, graphics, automotive, animation and interiors, Indian designers are treating our native cultures as a source of ideas,

Fast-Track VER Projects to Attract Investments: Collector

Kishore urged officials to formulate projects capable of attracting private investment and generating employment through public-private partnersh

CM to Interact With Welfare Pensioners in Repalle

Chief Minister to interact with NTR Bharosa beneficiaries and alliance cadre during a day-long

Panchayat president held in Ranipet for non-payment of cash

A case was registered by Nemili police and upon investigation, Kumaresan was arrested and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore

Lalit Singh Defends Nitish Kumar, Criticizes Congress Leadership

Union Minister Lalit Singh defends Bihars Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, condemning Congress and Sonia Gandhis remarks during a recent meeting. Lal

'Violation of judicial canon': DOJ goes after Minnesota Judges over NYT interviews

'Violation of judicial canon': DOJ goes after Minnesota Judges over NYT interviews

Poor Monsoon Leaves State Reservoirs Thirsty

The worst hit have been reservoirs on the Krishna which on September 30 in 2025 had a combined storage of 583.35 tmc ft, which this year has fall

With Cook's Help, Retired Employee Confines, Harasses Hostel Girls, Held

BC welfare minister S. Savitha ordered stringent action against those responsible. She directed the Prakasam district collector and BC welfare of

A.P. likely to see below-normal rainfall in October

Moreover, the State will experience a warmer Oct this time, since both maximum and minimum temperatures are going to be above normal

Karnataka to Implement Points-Based License System to Curb Traffic Violations

Karnataka plans to introduce a points-based driving license system to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations. Karnataka to Implement P

NPS industry may double or triple in 5-6 years: SBI Pension Funds MD & CEO

SBI Pension Funds eyes the next phase of NPS growth through corporate subscribers, MSMEs and the informal workforce while strengthening its digit

PM Modi, Trump review India-US ties, regional and global issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies du

HC Holds GST Demand Notices Without Signatures Valid

The court held that notices issued through the digitally authenticated system in accordance with the GST law and the prescribed technology were v

Amazon Launches Quick-Delivery Service In Vizag

Customers can access thousands of products, including fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, personal care, fashion, beauty, home and kitchen essen

Election Commission Extends Special Revision Dates in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya

The Election Commission has extended the special revision deadlines for voter lists in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, ensuring all eligible voters

Trump, AI majors pledge AI safety; experts flag lack of enforcement

Accord calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight, but experts flag weak enforcement, lack of common safety standards an

'Profiting from baby killing': Louisiana AG Murrill goes after mail-in abortion drug in legal battle

CM Calls for Integrated Water Plan, Faster Irrigation Works

The CM said the benefits of groundwater recharge should be explained to the public and every section encouraged to participate in water conservat

Rabi MSP Hike Cited A Great Help To Farmers

The decision was taken at a meeting of the cabinet committee on economic affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Reports

California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the states decade-long attempt to addre

AAP Leader Files Complaint Over Alleged Corruption in

AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj alleges corruption in a 23 crore road tender, filing a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Branch. AAP Leader Files Complain

Congress-CPM Student Youth Wings Clash in Kerala Capital

The Youth Congress had organised a march demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Aurobindo Pharma's Acrotech enters US dermatology market with Adquey launch

To support the launch and expand this therapeutic segment, the company has set up a dedicated dermatology business unit, the filing said.

US fuel supplies hit 12-year low as global oil crisis rages on

Stockpiles of gasoline dropped to 204 million barrels last week, according to US Department of Energy data released Wednesday.

Iran played part in suspected terror incident at air force base, says UK PM

Iran has previously strongly denied any involvement, with its embassy in London labelling it Iranophobia.

The Chinese are watching this: Kelly sounds alarm over Trumps Golden Domes defense capabilities

Mishaps: ANPR-Enabled Cameras Likely On Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway

NHAI plans to install ANPR-enabled cameras on the Khammam-Devarapalli highway to monitor speeding and help generate challans for traffic violatio

Interest rates on small savings schemes remains unchanged for Oct-Dec

As per the notification, deposits under the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest rate of 8.2 per cent, while the rate on a three-yea

US hikes EB-5 visa fees for investors; key charges to more than double from November 30

The revised fee structure covers investor petitions, regional-centre applications and permanent-residency conditions under the US immigrant inves

Car hits pedestrians in Kushaiguda; 9 injured

Nine people sustained serious injuries in the incident: Police

'What a concept what a news flash': Hawley rips morally responsible' AI CEOs as they meet Trump

Hyderabad Among 50 Cities in Clean Push

The programme follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis direction at the monthly PRAGATI meeting on May 27 to make 50 cities cleaner and achieve 100%

Export duty on diesel, ATF slashed; petrol unchanged

The government has been conducting a fortnightly review of export levies since March 27, in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia

Political Tensions Rise Over Voter List Review in India

Political tensions escalate in India as the Chief Election Commissioner faces opposition over a voter list review decision. Political Tensions Ri

Govt. to soon sign MoU for CMRLs takeover of MRTS

The takeover must happen within 90 days of the MoU signing; the Metro Rail will have two years to complete the process, after which it can assume

Women Entrepreneurs Expo to Be Held in Vizag

The exhibition aims to provide entrepreneurs a platform to promote their products and connect with consumers and potential business partners.

Declare govt. healthcare institutions as high-security zones: doctors body

SDPGA listed a number of recent incidents that occurred on the premises of hospitals

CAFE-III Norms To Boost Fuel Efficiency, Green Cars

The CAFE-III framework does away with a proposed special concession for small petrol cars: Reports

Northeast monsoon likely to be normal in Tamil Nadu, says IMD

AI Can Speed Up Services, But Human Judgment Remains Key: Sp. CS

AP Finance Department Special Chief Secretary Piyush Kumar highlighted the use of AI to improve government services while stressing human judgmen

Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight emergency landing: what we know so far

A flydubai pilot was reportedly injured during an altercation aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing i

October Horoscope 2026: A month of retrogrades could force every zodiac sign to rethink their decisions

The October Horoscope is not so much about racing toward a fresh start. Instead, the month may bring your attention back to what is already there

Widespread Dissatisfaction Against Cong Govt: KTR

Rama Rao also rejected any notion that the BRS would ally with the BJP to which it is ideologically and philosophically opposed, and recalled how

City witnessesdriestmonsoon in decades

Weather today October 1: IMD predicts rain in several states, heavy showers likely, check latest updates

India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and

Man Confesses to Multiple Murders in Gujarat After Reporting Mother-in-Laws Death

A man in Gujarat has confessed to three murders, including that of his mother-in-law, after initially reporting her death. Man Confesses to Multi

GST notices cannot be invalidated for lack of sign, says Telangana HC