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Johnny Depp Reveals His Unique Take on Playing Ebenezer Scrooge

Paramount Pictures dark reimagining of the timeless Christmas classic arrives in Indian cinemas on 27th November 2026

Social Sciences Play a Vital Role in Disaster Management, Says Bihar Governor at Annual IASSSI Conference

Bihars Governor emphasized the importance of social sciences in disaster management at the IASSSI conference in Rajgir. Social Sciences Play a Vi

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata Group remarks, accuses him of spreading 'distrust, toxicity'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (October 28) hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning the

Sensex declines 353 points, dragged by Reliance, IT stocks, rising crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 352.64 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 73,246.03, recovering most of its sharp intraday losses. During the day, it

After Theni jailbreak, prison guards manning district jail watchtowers authorised to open fire

Though all prisons have watchtowers, they were previously not manned by armed guards due to a shortage of manpower or other reasons

Government-Owned Power Giant NTPC Hiring Deputy Managers, Apply By October 30

NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026: Selected candidates will be appointed in the E4 grade, with a pay scale of Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 under t

Water Board fines Jubilee Hills resident Rs 5K for wasting water

Hyderabad: A Jubilee Hills resident was fined Rs 5,000 by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for wasting drinkin

LTM launches GCC Origin as IT firms race to serve global capability centres

More than a year after introducing GCC-as-a-Service, LTM creates a dedicated business unit as TCS, Infosys and other technology companies expand

Opinion: Opinion | Kazakhstan Is Trying Something Different As The Muslim World Stands Divided

The country has a long history of using mediation to mitigate conflict; now, it has added another, much-wanted dimension to it.

At Least 46 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

At least 46 people have lost their lives following a high-speed train collision in Spains Toledo province on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026,

Yemens Houthis Call for Immediate Evacuation of Aden Airport

Houthi rebels allege a Saudi military cargo plane carrying weapons is at the airport in Aden, the seat of Yemens internationally recognised gover

No Casualties, No Crop Loss: Governor Sets High Bar for Odisha

As severe weather threatens parts of the state, the Governor of Odisha, Braj Mohan Ram, emphasised the absolute necessity of ensuring zero casual

Karnataka Bank Q2 net profit up 36.6% to 319.12 crore

For the half year ended September 2026, the net profit stood at 854.84 crore as against 611.52 crore for half year ended September 2025, a growth

Sundaram MF sees AUM doubling in three years, flags small-cap inflow risks

Sundaram Asset Management Company CEO cautions that small-cap inflows warrant vigilance and notes that global factors such as oil prices, interes

Indias factory output growth moderates to 6.7% in September

Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained

AP Police Arrest 2 More In Pakistan-linked Espionage Case

Andhra Pradesh police have arrested two more persons in an espionage case involving Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), from Bihar.

'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing

The bench questioned why individuals who were already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled.

Sexually abused live-in partner

Hyderabad:A special fast-track court at LB Nagar on Wednesday, October 28, sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for s

Delhi Trade Body Objects To BJP Rally, Gets '1-Hour' Assurance

The traders' body said BJP leaders told them that only 400 people will participate in the march and it would last for one and a half hours.

Telangana Congress demands special trains for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

The demonstration was organised to demand the operation of special trains from Telangana to New Delhi to facilitate party workers and citizens tr

ISROs GSLV-F18 To Carry NVS-03, Next-Gen NavIC Satellite With Homegrown Atomic Clock, On 30 October

Everyone Was Shocked: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain

Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on heari

UP: Man Kills Wife With Axe, Absconds With Child

A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife with an axe following an argument about moving to Ludhiana. The accus

Student Held In Dwarka Drug Case

A 22-year-old B Com student, Rohit, has been arrested in Dwarka, New Delhi, with 101 grams of heroin valued at Rs 25-30 lakh. Police suspect an i

Meta, Snap Face Major US Legal Test of Youth Social Media Addiction Claims

The case is only the second to go to trial involving individual plaintiffs who allege that social media companies deliberately designed their pla

Jio Platforms becomes second-most valuable firm on stock market debut

Shares of Jio Platforms, a Reliance Industries-backed digital services company owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, listed on the India s

Apple bets MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens

Apple plans to unveil new 14- and 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro models at its Pro and Tell event

Mutual fund industry must shift from access to investor outcomes: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts said the next phase of mutual fund growth will depend on better investor outcomes, inn

Opposition Criticizes BJPs Save Democracy, End Anarchy March Ahead of Mega Rally

Opposition leaders in New Delhi challenge BJPs Save Democracy march, questioning its motives and treatment of political events. Opposition Critic

Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani chairman in leadership transition

The leadership change comes as the company prepares to pursue new opportunities in advanced materials, sustainable steel production and internati

Israel elections: Understanding how Knesset polls work vs Indias system

Israels political clash after the October 27 national vote pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners

After Cyclone, Flash Flood Threat Looms Over Odisha: Dy CMs

Even as the intensity of the cyclone wanes across the state, Odisha now faces a fresh and urgent challenge: the looming threat of flash floods ca

School holiday on Oct 29: Schools closed in many states amid Cyclone Arnab

Schools in many states were closed today, October 28 as authorities ramped up preparations for Cyclone Arnab. Many states have declared closures

Stock tips, mis-selling: Sanjay Kathuria flags key investment traps

Sanjay Kathuria said that investors should examine the costs and conditions of financial products before committing their money. The mindset shou

Seethakka Reviews Measures to Tackle El Nio Impact

The Minister interacted with around 12,000 Sarpanches, Panchayat Secretaries and officials concerned across the state and enquired about the prog

Ditch the screen and find your rhythm: Why unplugged running is catching on

Screen fatigue is causing more people to run without their phones or watches. Here is why unplugged running is on everyone's radar and what it ha

Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks

In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being re

Vedanta Q2 net profit jumps 151% to 6,202 crore, revenue rises 57%

Vedanta reported a 151 per cent jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,202 crore, while revenue rose 57 per cent to Rs 25,812 crore and Ebitda reached

Harmer's Double Strike Rocks Australia On Day 2

Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, as South Africa gained a strong advantage ove

NRI Passport Fee Hike: Delhi HC Says Not Unreasonable

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to increase passport fees for Indians residing abroad, dismissing a petition that challenge

Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear pe

Watch Dhurandhar: Arunachal Minister Balo Raja reacts to ITBP DGs India-China warfare remarks

The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India

The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in British

Central Government Employees, Pensioners To Get Higher Allowances As Cabinet Approves 3 Per Cent DA and DR Increase

Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January

Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.

Labuschagne's career in dire straits after an otherwise even session

Harmer got Head, Labuschagne in the same over as Renshaw batted out the morning session

HCLTech launches AI-powered nano GCC offering on AWS

New model targets enterprises seeking to build AI-native operations through smaller, focused teams, with Asia Pacific as the first phase of rollo

TVS Motor Company to demerge consumer finance and related businesses into a separate entity

It will acquire the entire stake of STPL Trading and Services Private Limited for 530.08 crore

Train accident in Spain: What happened in Toledo and why has the country witnessed another deadly rail accident months after January tragedy?

Spain train accident: At least 39 people have been reported dead after two high-speed trains collided near Urda in Toledo province. The accident

Watch: Gunman gets off bike, fires outside Dubai-based businessman Sahil Jain alias Googles Delhi home; Bishnoi gang link probed

Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata remarks, accuses him of spreading distrust

The exchange follows Rahul Gandhis allegation against the Tata Group, amid a dispute over the holding companys leadership and board resolution

JSW Energy Q2 net profit rises 50% to 1,056 crore

Revenue from operations rose 23% year-on-year to 6,368 crore during the quarter, aided by an 18% increase in revenue from the thermal business

Dead-rubber blues for England as Sri Lanka tune up for final

England sit rock-bottom with three losses in a row, after traumatic setbacks in last two outings

BMC to pay Rs 33,000 Diwali bonus this year; over 83,000 employees to benefit: Union leaders

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a Diwali bonus of Rs 33,000 for its employees this year. This bonus is an increase from last year

Who Are The 2 Indians Who Received Top UAE Honour Before Pilot Smit Machchhar?

Two former Indian ambassadors to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri and Sunjay Sudhir, were previously awarded the same decoration for their contributio

Global manpower hub mission: Yogi government's Rs 1,725-crore push to connect skills with jobs worldwide

'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection

Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australi

Firms linked to UCB chairman want to buy shares worth Tk 103 crore

Ananta Denim Technology Ltd intends to buy 8.2 crore ordinary shares of UCB, and Z

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Andy's Advice To India Is Advice China Ignored: Here's How To Think About Building An Electronics Industrial Base

8 districts, 11 villages: Yogi governments (Land)mark for farmers of UP

26 dogs rescued from suspected meat trade in Assam

The dogs were found with their mouths tied and crammed into jute sacks; rescue partners are coordinating their veterinary care and recovery

Delhi University Hindi PhD Admissions Row: Overnight Interview Notice Sparks Protest

Delhi University's Hindi Department could not conduct its PhD interviews on October 28 as ABVP and DUSU protested over the short notice and alleg

FlyDubai Cockpit Attack: Pilot's Axe Wounds Seen During UAE Felicitation

FlyDubai Cockpit Attack: Pilot's Axe Wounds Seen During UAE Felicitation

Maharashtra Governor urges youth to lead campaign against addiction

Speaking at an event under the Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Bharat (Empowered Youth, Empowered India) campaign at Mahakavi Kalidas Kalamandir in Nashik,

Maha MLC polls: Mahayuti ahead in 3 seats, MVA in 2

Counting is underway for elections to five constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance currently le

Apple set to unveil first touchscreen MacBooks, ending years of resistance to the technology

Apple is preparing to introduce its first touchscreen MacBooks, reflecting a shift in consumer demands for laptop technology. The company's previ

Mansa Death: Drug Overdose Claim Vs Police Murder Case

The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end

Man Gets 20 Years RI in POCSO Case in Pahadisherif

The court directed that financial compensation of Rs.1.50 lakh be awarded to the victim

U.P. MLC polls: Akhilesh congratulates SP's winning candidates, urges them to avoid victory processions

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has won two of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, with counting still underway, says officials

Uttar Pradesh Aims for $1 Trillion Economy with Singaporean Investment Partnerships

CM Yogi Adityanath seeks to transform Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy through collaboration with Singaporean investors. Uttar Pradesh Ai

Uttar Pradesh Rani Lakshmibai Mahila Evam Bal Samman Kosh Yojana

'There was mangled mess of metal': Eyewitnesses recount Spain train crash

Bandhan Bank reports 622 cr net profit in Q2, gross NPA at 3.11%

Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of 622 crore in Q2 FY27, with gross NPAs at 3.11%, interest earned at 5,754 crore and provisions at 718 crore.

NTA Extends Last Date For UGC NET December 2026 Exam Applications

Last date to submit the online application and pay the exam fee is now 31st October

Mbappe's Mao remarks highlight risks of crossing China's red lines

Within 24 hours of a podcast clip surfacing in which the France captain referred to Mao as some guy - I think he's a Chinese dictator, sponsors i

WPL 2027 auction LIVE UPDATES: Overseas players under spotlight; bidding starts at 5:30 pm IST

A total of 27 open slots are up for grabs in the WPL 2027 players' auction, with seven of those slots reserved for overseas players

Airbnb feels like a soulless rip-off

The Devils review

Film buffs love it. Trump and Tom Hanks hosted it. Can TCM survive a Hollywood mega-merger?

Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the Smithsonian

Peter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming garage,

In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbon

A recent investigation in Maryland reveals that forests composed of mixed species grow at a much faster rate compared to those with a single spec

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex declines 353 points dragged by Reliance, IT stocks, rising crude oil prices

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by Reliance Industries, IT co

OPINION | MLC elections with ballot: Why zero for Congress?

Mixed results have come in the elections held for 28 MLC posts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is, however, surprising tha

45 Live Reptiles Found Sedated in Food Packets at Trichy Airport

The seized reptiles comprised 23 corn snakes, 16 ball pythons, five Argentine black and white tegus and one snow white iguana

From 104 shareholders to nearly 80 lakh! Jio becomes India's most widely owned stock on listing day

Jio Platforms has become Indias most widely held listed stock, with 79.6 lakh shareholders following its blockbuster IPO, overtaking Tata Motors

Sensex declines 353 points dragged by Reliance, IT stocks, rising crude oil prices

Mumbai, Oct 28 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by Reliance Industries, IT companies, rising cru

Ahmedabad Hoax Bomb Threat Probe Points to Bangladesh, Pakistan

Cyber Crime Branch uncovers suspected network trading hacked email accounts; threats targeted 35 locations, including schools, courts and Narendr

Lawyers vandalise Allahabad High court judge's courtroom

Lawyers at the Allahabad High Court allegedly vandalised Justice Ajay Bhanot's courtroom on Wednesday. This incident follows a complaint by the H