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Over 46,000 Rooftop Solar Units Installed Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir achieves 55% of its solar energy target with over 46,000 rooftop units installed under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Over 46,000 Ro

Supreme Court Orders Enhanced Police Patrolling and Cab Driver Verification in Delhi

The Supreme Court has ordered enhanced police patrolling around educational institutions, universities, and coaching centres across Delhi. Hearin

Merchant Organizations Urge Delay of New UPI MDR Framework Until Festival Season

Merchant groups in New Delhi request postponement of the new UPI MDR framework until after the festival season to protect sales. Merchant Organiz

How womens rights must become part of a wider struggle for a more equal India

As protests bring unlikely allies together, a reminder of why solidarity, and speaking up for each others causes, matters

Fieldmarshal launches TREM V-compliant diesel engines for tractors

The launch comes as the company seeks to expand beyond its traditional diesel-engine business into higher horsepower tractors, agricultural mecha

King Charles Hears Ex-Microsoft Employee

A candid interaction between King Charles III and a former tech employee has gone viral after the British monarch was filmed intently listening t

Mumbais Bandra Bay Set For New Landscaped Promenade With Walking Track, Gardens And Community Spaces

Todays Gold Rate in India October 8: Gold prices steady in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur (Other Cities)

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 8

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar mourn Nana Patekar, post emotional note over his sudden passing

The world has been hit with a shockwave after the news of veteran actor Nana Patekars passing came out . It is worth noting that at the age of 75

If a sibling uses skin-lightening product, you may be more likely to use one too: How family influence, culture & access fuel colourism

Todays Gold Rate in India October 8: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru (Metro Cities)

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on October 8

Naidu meets Shah, Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in Delhi; seeks push for Godavari-Cauvery river-linking

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also asks Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil to release funds on time for Polavaram and the Jal Jeevan Mission wo

Nana Patekar passes away at 75, tributes pour in from PM Modi, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis & others

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his iconic roles across Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away in Goa early Thursday morning at the age of 7

Skydance CEO warns staff of 'difficult decisions' after Paramount-WBD deal

Speaking after the $110 billion deal closed, David Ellison said Skydance would invest in storytelling and technology while acknowledging the chan

IPO start of Jio's journey, striving to remain affordable: Akash Ambani

Akash Ambani said Jio aspires to deliver India's biggest IPO, while satellite broadband, affordable tariffs and wider connectivity will remain ce

Rangareddy man suspected of killing father over property dispute

Hyderabad: A son allegedly killed his father over a property dispute in Rangareddy. The incident took place in Dooskal village of Farooqnagar man

Koffee With Karan 9: Who is the actress Karan Johar won

Mumbai: One unnamed actress, a pointed refusal and a remark loaded with possibilities. Karan Johar has sparked fresh speculation with a clip teas

Indian equities face headwinds but Q2 FY27 earnings set for 11-quarter high, says Motilal Oswal

Nifty 50 projected to post 27% earnings growth, its best performance in 17 quarters, Motilal Oswal says

Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennais Tidel Park

The occupants of the car managed to escape from the vehicle before it full fell into the pit; in May 2025, a call taxi had fallen into a similar

Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil Crosses Rs. 12.25 Cr Gross in India After a Steady Day 6

The theatrical juggernaut of Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil continues to make waves across the country. The anime film collected an estim

Hyderabad cop punches wife during row over alcohol consumption

Hyderabad: A Telangana State Special Police (TSSP) head constable in Hyderabad allegedly punched his wife on Monday, October 5, after she asked h

CAG Flags Alleged Misuse Of Rs 59.13 Crore Mineral Fund On PPE Kits In Odisha's Sundargarh

Malaysia bets on AI boom with 2,300-acre Silicon Island

Malaysia is undertaking an ambitious land reclamation project in Penang, aiming to establish a cutting-edge semiconductor hub named Silicon Islan

At 94, Indian Air Force is looking beyond fighter jets: What comes next

The Indian Air Force marked its 94th anniversary, emphasizing its growth since 1932. Air Chief highlighted the significance of training and readi

ICC plans to boost cricket in China with Tier 2 event

New Delhi:In a bid to capitalise on Chinas renewed interest in cricket following the sports Olympic inclusion, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta says the worl

Bihar CM sparks controversy again over remark on molestation videos, says media could find only five videos

If the CM has any shame, even one video should be enough! the Opposition RJD said on X

Oil on a boil: OMCs, IndiGo & other crude-sensitive stocks sink up to 5%

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday due to rising attacks on vessels in the West Asia and hurricane-related production shutdowns in the US, re

Motilal Oswal's property fund exits 37 projects, earns 20.4% return

Motilal Oswal real estate fund delivers 20.4% return despite Covid, rate hikes

Delhi HC agrees to hear IYC plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 9

The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on October 8

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

'Unacceptable': India condemns Houthis attack on Riyadh airports

Air India to offer travel SIM cards for overseas trips

New Delhi: Air India will offer travel SIM cards to passengers for their overseas trips. EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM card that offe

Plea in SC challenges appointment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, two election commissioners

Keralam Minister Muraleedharan Says Medicine Shortage Almost Resolved

Medicine for haemophilia arrived in Keralam yesterday, minister said

KTR asks Elon Musk to name

Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Thursday said US business tycoon Elon Musk should name and shame the oligarchs who have blocked

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

Passengers Stranded, Patients Stuck as Odisha Bandh Freezes Twin Cities

Normal life across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Kataka came to a grinding halt on Thursday as a 12-hour statewide bandh called by the India

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

TN Minister Ramesh Holds High-level Meeting Of HR &CE Department

Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR & CE) minister S. Ramesh chaired a high-level departmental review meeting.

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

Info Edge Q2 billings rise 12.8% to 822 crore, recruitment segment grows

Info Edge (India) Ltd on Thursday reported a 12.8 per cent year-on-year increase in its standalone billings to Rs 822.3 crore for the second quar

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

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

Awaiting approval of Satcom services: Bharti Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal

Musk had alleged that 'certain oligarchs' were blocking Starlink to protect their monopoly in India, while Mittal said Eutelsat OneWeb also needs

No MDR on UPI from October 15? Government considers delaying rollout of fees: Report

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

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

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

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

Press Council Reconstituted, 13 Journalists Nominated

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: The Government on Thursday reconstituted the Press Council of India (PCI), nominating 13 members, including six editors and sev

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

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,

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

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

ISI's 2027 assembly election plot: UP terror, Punjab drugs and Manipur unrest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) launched a multi-state destabilisation plot targeting Uttar Pr

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