Top News

Madras High Court imposes 1 lakh cost on lawyer who sought to recover bypoll expenses from resigned MLAs

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say the present case was filed for publicity though they had dismissed a s

Funds for buying a house: Know much you can withdraw from your PF corpus

Members can use EPF savings for buying, building or repairing a home; eligibility, limits and withdrawal frequency apply

Godavari begins to recede at Dowleswaram, inflow falls to 7.79 lakh cusecs; relief continues in Chintoor

The barrage stayed short of the 10-lakh first warning mark; boats carry supplies to 17 submerged tribal habitations, and fishermen are told to ke

Delhi High Court sets aside FSSAI order against Red Bulls Energy Drink label

The court, however, clarified that the food safety regulator would be free to pass a fresh direction on the issue after giving Red Bull a show ca

Why is SRFTI on the boil ? | Explained

What led to the clash between students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) during an event on campus? Why are students que

Trump Denies Sanctions Relief Offer to Iran, Calls Media Report a

US President Donald Trump has forcefully dismissed reports claiming his administration was considering sanctions relief and the release of frozen

Omnivore-backed agri startups reach 20.81 million small farmers, says VC firm

Omnivore said the reports use global impact measurement and benchmarking methodologies to track outcomes across the portfolio

Teja Sajja marks his reality-hosting debut with Telugu adaptation of The Traitors

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Teja Sajja is set to make his debut as a reality show host with The Traitors Telugu,' the Telugu adapt

Election Commission under fire, Asian Games 2026, and more: The week in 5 charts

Over the last week, the Election Commission came under scrutiny for its handling of the SIR, furore erupted over the DMKs alleged covering up of

Just believe in yourself: Kapil Dev's message to Indian golfers ahead of Asian Games 2026

By Utkarsh Rathour Former India captain and current Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) President Kapil Dev on Tuesday backed the Indian golf

70.17 crore released to 322 farmers who gave land for Guntur Channel extension, says Pemmasani

Payments to farmers in Garapadu, Kondepadu, Yanamadala, Prattipadu, Mallayapalem, Ravipadu and GG Palem cleared in five instalments since March

Lava launches Spark 2 Pro 5G in India

It operates on Android 16 out of the box and will receive 1 Android OS upgrade and 2 years of security updates

TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran hails Vithya Ramrajs Asian Games bronze and national record

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran congratulated athlete Vithya Ramraj after she won bronze in the

3 Held for Murder of 34-Year-Old Man in Rajendranagar

During the investigation, police arrested 28-year-old Mohammed Iliyas, 22-year-old Mohd Shoaib and 23-year-old Shaik Sultan in connection with th

US missile deal puts allies in production push

The US Department of War has announced that it awarded Raytheon a contract valued at up to USD 20.7 billion for the production of AMRAAM missiles

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for Central law, guidelines to curb ragging in schools

The plea has named the Centre, all states and Union Territories, the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School C

Keralam local body bypolls: UDF retains Kuttichira ward in Kozhikode Corporation

Actor Ravi Kishan to Lead Upcoming Devotional Film on Lord Mahavir Jain

China's Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending

Chinese travellers are booking longer holidays and venturing further afield for this year's National Day holiday, yet a prolonged slowdown in con

Sidharth-Tamannaah Starrer Fails to Blend Mythological Mystery with Cinematic Magic

Indian stocks are breaking long-held supports as selloff deepens

The index is down 2.3% this week and is on track for an eighth straight weekly decline, which would mark its longest losing streak since the end

Asian Games: Indias surfing debut campaign ends without medal

Digital Desk | Tahara, Sep 29 (IANS) India concluded their maiden surfing campaign at the Asian Games 2026 without a medal on Tuesday, with Kisho

Kerala local body bypoll results: UDF tally down in first test under Satheesan; Left makes gains

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF has suffered a setback in its first electoral test after the V.D. Satheesan

Global civil society outfits demand immediate release of human rights lawyers from Pakistan jails

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) A total of 15 international civil society organisations, including the International Federation for Human

Man forces Hyderabad meat shop shut; police to take suo moto

Hyderabad: A person forcefully closed down a beef shop in Shaikpet on Monday, September 28, claiming that meat shops should not operate within 10

Parents Asked to Sit for an Exam Alongside Their Children at Saint Kabir Public School Karnal

New Delhi [India], September 29: The idea began with a simple concern: Children can feel alone when faced with a difficult situation, even when h

Delhi unveils Winter Action Plan to curb pollution; 50% WFH, construction curbs and higher parking charges planned

The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive Winter Action Plan 2026-27 to tackle air pollution, with a focus on stricter enforcement, curb

A Vanishing Tamil Nadu Island and Its Race Against Erosion

Kariyachalli, which is part of a chain of 21 islands in southern Tamil Nadu state, has lost more than 80 percent of its landmass over the past ha

Rahul Gandhi backs Gen Z protests: 'Stop punishing women for crimes against them'

Watch: We hear you, you were right: Ed Miliband addresses pro-Palestine protesters

Tata leadership transition, IPO unlikely to impact ratings, S&P Global says

S&P Global said a potential Tata Sons leadership transition or listing would not immediately affect group company ratings, with financial policy

Four US Navy sailors injured aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower after landing mishap; Two aviators ejected safely

On September 28, a significant incident occurred on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, resulting in injuries to four individuals during an aircraft re

Calcutta HC grants interim bail to Congress' Nandigram by-poll candidate Milan Pradhan in six cases

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to Milan Pradhan, the Congress candidate from Nandigram, in all six cases registered agai

European shares edge higher as tech stocks offset oil pressure

European shares rose on

Meet Elizabeth Brown, 22, who won WorldSkills cooking medal in Shanghai

Elizabeth Brown, a 22-year-old from Missouri, achieved victory at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held recently in Shanghai. Browning showcased

Wisconsin family to keep logging 1,800 acres as $1.6 million deal blocks development

Panchayat Season 5: Raghubir Yadav Shares Exciting Details on Editing and Dubbing

By 2013, about 15,000 volunteers had listened to whale recordings and matched calls 200,000 times: Their answers helped confirm how pilot whale calls are grouped

In 2013, an impressive assembly of 15,000 volunteers engaged in the Whale FM project, aiming to classify the intricate calls of whales. Their col

Celine Dion Performs at Star-Studded Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Grooves to Her Iconic Voice

Cline Dion performed her classic hit I'm Alive before being joined on stage by fellow L'Oral ambassadors.

Two Killed As Pick Up Vehicle Crashes Into Stationary Lorry in Dharwad

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Dharwad Rural Police Station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact ca

US closes probe into over 1 million Chrysler vehicles over underhood fire risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said it had closed its preliminary evaluation into 1,076,999 Chrysler vehicles over

Might be...: Trump on possible Iran link to RAF Fairford plot, questions five suspects bail

Perpetual, controversial candidate: Telangana BJP's NV Subhash targets Revanth Reddy over Rama-Shiva remarks

BJP Telangana spokesperson NV Subhash on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his recent remarks concerning Lord Rama and Lord

India court quashes order asking Red Bull to drop 'energy drink' label

An

'Lack of empathy over terror concerns': Jaishankar explains what weighs on India-US ties

India-China ties better than a couple of years ago: Jaishankar

Once the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve, S Jaishankar said

Man dies trapped in burning car on Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur; son rescued

Tadikonda Harikrishna, 56, and his son were returning from a dialysis appointment when the cars doors locked, his relative says; the cause of the

Neeru Dhanda: From tin cans and a borrowed gun to WC history and Asian Games gold

Neeru Dhandas journey from watching cousin Lakshay Sheoran win Asian Games silver to becoming an Asian Games champion herself is a story of famil

Telangana Schools to Remain Closed for 13 Days for Dasara

The schools would reopen on October 23

Asian Games medallist Ancy Sojan says looking good helps her stay relaxed

Ancy Sojan recently secured a silver medal in long jump at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She opened the event with a personal best jump of 6.49m and

Keralam local body bypolls results LIVE: UDF, LDF fight it out in 38 wards

The results of byelections in 38 local body wards across 12 districts in Keralam is seen as the first major electoral test for Congress-led UDF g

Nine per cent of students report suicidal thoughts, finds Supreme Court-appointed panels survey

A nationwide survey by the National Task Force found 15% of students felt overwhelmed or distressed and 9% reported suicidal thoughts in the past

Naidu Inaugurates Mission Karmayogi Workshop for AP Govt Employees

AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the southern regional workshop of 'Mission Karmayogi' on Tuesday.

New 630-km expressway to connect UP with Northeast, to be constructed at cost of Rs 61,500 crore

To strengthen road connectivity in Northeast India, the central government has announced a major highway project. Union Road Transport and Highwa

Soccer-Pochettino laments 'period of deception' if Man City breaches true

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness at

BJP corporator tests Siri with Assalamualaikum, Ram Ram; mocked

Hyderabad: A post by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator from Saroornagar, Akula Srivani, claiming that Apples voice assistant Siri responds

Pashupati Cotspin board to mull bonus share issue on Oct 03

Pashupati Cotspin said that the company's board will meet on Saturday, 03 October 2026, to consider a proposal for issue of bonus shares, subject

Tamil Nadu Telecommunications Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Landsmill Green Limited, JHS Svendgaard Retail Ventures Ltd, Regency Ceramics Ltd and JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd are among the other gainers

Sensex decline 512 pts; realty shares under pressure

At 12:25 IST, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 512.35 points or 0.70% to 72,259.37. The Nifty 50 index dropped 150.35 points or 0.64% to 22,631.35.

'It Feels Like We Are Playing At Home,' Says Deepti On Special UP Warriorz Bond

UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz all-rounder Deepti Sharma has underlined the unique bond she shares with the franchise, saying her roots in Uttar Prades

Pine Labs extends technology partnership with Woolworths Group

To support Woolworths' ongoing modernization of gift card infrastructure

RBIs forex blitz drains nearly $20 billion from surplus liquidity, bankers say

The central banks sell/buy swaps have pushed dollar-rupee forward premiums higher, raising the cost of hedging dollar exposure, with the one-year

BSE shares rise 2% ahead of Nifty 50 entry tomorrow. Top brokerages share mixed outlook

BSE shares rose ahead of their Nifty 50 inclusion, with the move expected to trigger significant passive fund inflows. While Macquarie remains bu

HDFC Bank shares dip, Q2 results due October 17

The stock opened at 713.70 and rose to an intraday high of 715.90, but continued to trade below its previous close of 719.05

SC rules extra-judicial confession cannot be sole basis for NSA detention; imposes Rs 10 lakh cost on UP in illegal detention case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that an extra-judicial confession cannot be the sole basis for preventive detention under the National Securit

MNS, Sena (UBT) 's Morcha Against EC in Mumbai on Oct 4: Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray said that they will invite all parties for the morcha, even the ruling parties are also welcome

Yuva Sambhrama programme of Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations inaugurated in Mysuru

As part of the world-famous Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations, the Yuva Sambhrama programme was inaugurated at the Kuvempu Open Air Theatre in Gang

Lindt cuts sales forecast as higher chocolate prices, heatwave dampen demand

Lindt

Sikh Federation (UK) Warns Government Over Hidden Anti-Sikh Hate Crime Crisis

Sikh Federation (UK) has warned the British Government that Anti-Sikh hate crimes are being hidden within broader racial and religious hate-crime

Bihar Public Service Commission Updates TRE-4.0 Teacher Recruitment Process

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced critical updates regarding the TRE-4.0 teacher recruitment examination. Candidates currently ap

Chinese Trader Says Indian Clients Are Difficult To Work With, His Reasons Spark Debate Online

Chen stated that many Indian buyers frequently ask for free samples while simultaneously complaining that quoted prices are too high.

Woman Cop Dies After Being Pushed During Clash at TN Govt Hospital

The deceased officer was identified as Kannaki (35), who was attached to the Parthibanur police station in Ramanathapuram district and posted on

Man hacked to death by unidentified persons in Triplicane

Two unidentified persons attacked him with knives shortly after two women approached him and asked him to step out of his house for a chat

Maharashtra Public Service Commission Postpones Key Exams Amid Paper Leak Concerns

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has postponed three major examinations due to ongoing protests and concerns over paper leaks. This deci

Motilal Oswal sees Aster DM EBITDA rising 25% CAGR through FY28; sets Rs 910 target

Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Aster DM Quality Care with a Buy rating and Rs 910 target, citing merger synergies, capacity expansion an

Four Telangana Youths Stranded at Russian Military Camp

The youths told their family members that they were provided with guns and subjected to military training, despite having travelled to Russia for

How IIT Madras learner Aditya Mishra landed a Rs 95,000 internship stipend

IIT Madras BS student Aditya Mishra has secured a Software Engineering and Data Science project-based internship at Best Deal Paisa in Noida, wit

Proposal on arming Telangana Excise officers in works

Officials were asked to provide comprehensive inputs for preparing the proposal to be submitted to Telangana government

U.S. waives tariffs on certain speciality drugs from 20 countries, including India

Eligible products for the zero per cent tariff rate include all drugs designated for rare diseases, infertility treatments, cell therapies, gene

The 80s nostalgia holds caste bias

Ask the machine for the 1980s and it gives you anupper-caste version. Ask it for aDalitand it reaches for dirt. The machine did not invent this p

You are casting doubt on entire citizenry: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams ECI over voter deletions under SIR

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday slammed the Election Commission (ECI), terming the manner of deletion of voters

Australia's central bank lifts rates to 15-year high, cannot rule out more hikes

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to

Confession can't be sole ground to slap NSA: SC fines UP govt Rs 10 lakh

Flipkart Big Billion Days iPhone Deals: iPhone 17 at

Flipkart has revealed promotional offers on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 ahead of its Big Billion Days sale, with advertised effective prices star

Neeru Dhanda Creates History, Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Asian Games Gold In Trap Shooting

Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda won the womens individual trap gold at the 2026 Asian Games with a record-breaking score of 28, becoming the first In

Revanth Reddy says Shiva is God of poor, Ram God of rich, represented by wealthy party like BJP

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sparked a political row by saying Lord Shiva is the God of the poor and Lord Ram the God of the rich

'A major food crisis in coming months': EAM Jaishankar flagged possible impact of Iran-US war

Anupam Rasayan completes purchase of 48.2% stake in Bliss GVS Pharma for 1,750 cr

The controlling stake was acquired via the promoter/Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) route at 299 per share, plus an open offer and a small on-mark

Nifty Bank crashes 1,800 points in 2 days, slips below 54K for first time in 4 months. Whats next?

Banking stocks have come under heavy pressure, with the Nifty Bank index plunging nearly 1,800 points in two days and slipping below 54,000 for t

Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

An Israeli airstrike killed Izz al-Din