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London court quashes rate-rigging conviction of ex-Deutsche Bank trader Bittar

Christian Bittar, a former star Deutsche Bank trader jailed in Britain for conspiring to rig benchmark interest rates, won an appeal to clear his

HIMFED to set up honey processing plant in Nagrota Bagwan, explore new petrol pumps

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 9 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Limited (HIMFED) wi

US, European telecom stocks slide as SpaceX spectrum deal rattles sector

US and European telecom stocks tumbled on Friday after SpaceX's acquisition of low-band spectrum heightened concerns over growing competition fro

Delhi: Police make special arrangements for October 10 CJP protest, deploy 334 GRP personnel

Amid the ongoing opposition protests over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mant

Delta Air cuts profit forecast as $6 billion fuel-cost surge outweighs fare gains

Delta Air Lines cut its annual profit forecast

Bihar CM directs departments to expedite

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday directed officials of various departments to expedite the implementation of the

South Africa's president Ramaphosa congratulates Pillay on Nobel Prize

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday congratulated Navi Pillay after she was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. President Ramaphosa

Almost all Gaza residents need shelter as El Ni

Almost all of Gaza's population

UP govt to deploy 1,725 electric buses in 18 cities under GCC model

Private operators will procure and run the buses under 12-year contracts, with government subsidies of 35 lakh to 40 lakh per bus and free land f

ED Arrests Two Drug Traffickers Linked to Dawood Ibrahims Associate Salim Dola

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two men involved in an international drug trafficking network linked to Dawood Ibrahims associate. ED Ar

China, EU reach hybrid vehicle trade understanding, keep talks alive on EV dispute

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reached understandings on trade, investment and market access issu

More Taluks Likely To Be Added To Karnataka's Drought-hit List: Parameshwara

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said another 8-10 taluks, or possibly more, could be added to the list of drought-affect

US imposes fresh Iran sanctions, Trump rules out attack before midterms

The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on October 8, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil product

Meghalaya's edGrid Showcased at World Bank's World Development Report 2026 India Launch as a Model for AI-Powered Education Governance

New Delhi [India], October 9: As India and the global development community focus on moving Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to measu

Over 300 Cases of Lumpy Skin Disease Reported in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir; Vaccination Drive Intensified

Doda district faces over 300 cases of Lumpy Skin Disease, prompting a robust vaccination campaign by local authorities to protect livestock. Over

Baltic countries seek EU ban on Russian grain transit

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on

Two men deny carrying out surveillance for Iran of Israeli embassy in UK

Two Iranian nationals accused of being tasked by Iran to carry out hostile surveillance on the Israeli Embassy in London, Britain's oldest synago

Motor racing-Red Bull's first F1 engine win a triumph of belief for power unit boss

Powertrains boss Ben Hodgkinson would

EU aviation agency widens Saudi airspace alert, citing growing risk from Houthi strikes

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA said on Friday it recommended airlines not to operate in additional portions of Saudi airspace aft

Karnataka Receives 1.10 Lakh Form-7 Applications For Voter Inclusion, Deletion

Karnataka has received 1,10,654 Form-7 applications seeking objections to the proposed inclusion or deletion of names from the electoral roll dur

The Odyssey Becomes First Film To Earn Rs 100 Crore From IMAX In India

Christopher Nolans Film Sets Record With IMAX Contributing 43% Of India Gross; Exclusive Re-Release Begins October 9

INDIA Bloc Leaders To Call On President Murmu Tonight, Push For CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation

Nepal Floods Caused $1.66 Billion in Direct Damage, Says World Bank

The devastating floods that struck Nepal in August 2026 caused an estimated US$1.66 billion in direct economic damage to physical assets, with in

Indian-Origin Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize For Promoting International Law

The South African jurist, who fought apartheid and held key roles in international courts and the United Nations, is honoured for advancing peace

Megan Schutt Achieves Milestone as Third Australian Bowler to Claim 150 ODI Wickets

Megan Schutt becomes the third Australian woman to reach 150 ODI wickets during a match against Bangladesh in Brisbane. Megan Schutt Achieves Mil

How much wealth did Nana Patekar leave behind? Net worth, homes

Mumbai: The film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Nana Patekar, whose sudden demise has left a void in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Kn

South Africas Indian-Origin Human Rights Lawyer Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

Defending Champions Pakistan Announce Abbas Afridi-led Squad For Hong Kong Sixes

Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground: Defending champions Pakistan have announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with the six-ti

'If AI Takes More Jobs, We Need To Rebuild Purpose': Former Meta Executive

Clara Shih said discussions about AI-driven job losses often overlook the importance of identity and dignity, even before considering income, car

Suspension of PLCP for IT Firms Will Impact India: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said the US government's suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification Programme for major IT outs

Seminar Held on Selected Works of Xi Jinpings Culture

A seminar in Beijing discussed the cultural insights from Xi Jinpings selected works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary cultural dev

Green card move by Donald Trump government: Will it backfire for USA? Details here

Donald Trump government said it is suspending Microsoft and Adobe along with some of the largest IT firms in the world, including Cognizant, Info

Uttarakhand BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya elected unopposed

Dinesh Arya was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha seat from Uttarakhand on Friday. The election was confirmed by Hem Chandra Pant, the returni

Plea in Supreme Court challenges proposed Delhi Metro closure before CJP protest

A plea in the Supreme Court challenged proposed Delhi Metro station closures and train cancellations ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Senior

Dasara book chariot sets out to promote Kannada literature

Additional Regional Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju expressed concern over the growing attraction of the younger generation towards digital media,

Shubhanshu Shukla Recalls Emotional Moment Of Seeing Tricolour In Space At Delhi School

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared his ISS experiences at Birla Vidya Niketan, Delhi, recalling the emotional sight of the Indian Tricolour and u

India needs level playing field for businesses to compete: Rahul Gandhi

India needs a level playing field where every business has a fair chance to compete, and the Congress is committed to breaking the chain of crony

Nana Patekar dies of cardiac arrest: Doctor shares tips to take care of heart, says even people with good genes throw away their health due to carelessness

Doctor Sayajirao Gaikwad has outlined lifestyle habits and health checks people can consider after Nana Patekars death following a cardiac arrest

His Achievements Have Made Him Immortal: Malhar on Nana Patekar as Anil Kapoor Mourns Nanya

Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, on October 8, as family, friends, dignit

JNU sacks professor over sexual harassment allegations after probe

Internal panel finds CSSS faculty member guilty; VC Santishree D Pandit orders immediate termination under CCS rules

Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific Coast

Hurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The Natio

CJP's October 10 protest: Schools shift classes online, colleges postpone exams amid metro curbs

'127% Hike Vs Retention Offer': Bengaluru Data Specialist Confused About Career Move

Bengaluru data specialist receives 127 per cent pay hike offer and weighs retention match.

Himanta, Gogoi Seek Probe into Guwahati Womans Death in Andhra

Himashree Boro went missing after boarding a train in the southern state in the early hours of October 6 while returning home

TGNPDCL makes strides in Real-Time Feeder Monitoring System

Hyderabad: Karimnagar has become the first circle under Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGNPDCL) to achieve 100 per cent c

Nanded Police Seize Illegal Sand, Driver Apprehended

Police in Nanded district, Maharashtra, seized five brass of illegally excavated river sand and apprehended the truck driver on Friday. The drive

Indian Railways cancels trains to New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin ahead of protest

Indian Railways has cancelled select Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10 amid traffic concerns link

JNU dismisses professor over sexual harassment allegations after inquiry

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday dismissed a professor over allegations of sexual harassment following an inquiry by its Internal Comm

AI Can Sharpen Your Skills, But It Cant Change Who You Are: Ravi Dharamshi's AI Philosophy

TVK's P Sathyabama wins as Vijay's party passes first electoral test in Dharapuram bypoll

The Tamil Nadu CMC. Joseph Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has passed the first electoral test in Dharapuram bypoll after the newly

West Bengal Bypolls: BJP Wins Nandigram Seat, Leads Comfortably in Rejinagar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in West Bengals Nandigram Assembly bypoll on Friday, marking its first electoral win

Nana Patekar's final screen appearance will be in Shakti Shalini; is Aneet Padda's film being postponed?

Bollywood actress Aneet Padda, who made her debut opposite Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara, won over the internet with her performance in Hunkkaar: The

Helpline set up to fix VAHAN and SARATHI portal problems, says Andhra Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy

People can report problems on 9281607001 by phone or WhatsApp, says Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy

Trumps Self-Promoted Nobel Campaign Comes Up Empty Again As Indian-Origin Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Peace Prize

11 students, sexual harassment charges and a split inquiry panel: The story behind JNU professors dismissal

West Bengal bypolls: BJP retains Nandigram with record margin, wins Muslim-dominated Rejinagar

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says Muslim voters from both Nandigram and Rejinagar have extended support to the BJP candidates; the number of s

Punjabs DGP Affirms Zero Tolerance for Gangsters and Anti-Social Elements

Punjabs DGP Gaurav Yadav emphasizes the states commitment to maintaining peace and combating organized crime. Punjabs DGP Affirms Zero Tolerance

Father Muller Thumbay Campus welcomes Nursing

Father Muller Thumbay Campus welcomes Nursing & Allied Health Students Mangaluru: The Course Inauguration Ceremony of the 5th batch of B.Sc. Nurs

Difference in ban, regulation: SC on Metro shutdown on Oct 10

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, October 9, offered a small measure of relief to protesters, as it flagged public inconvenience caused by

Clear applications for regularisation of Section 22A lands under G.O. 59 within a month: Telangana Govt to Collectors

Jadeja to feature for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy opener

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their opening Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, with Jaydev Unadkat ret

KTR Urges Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Voting Rights Row

Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law. The former UN human

OPINION | Mr Elon Musk, law is equal for everybody in India

The CEO of SpaceX and owner of Starlink, Elon Musk, has raised questions about Indias telecom policy. On his social media account X, Elon Musk wr

Team Premada Oorali on striking gold at the box office

Premada Oorali, a Kannada emotional drama led by Rangayana Raghu and fresh faces Shree Raam, Thapaswini Poonacha, and Ramika Shivu, is driven by

Railways Cancels All Mail, Express Trains Arriving In Delhi On Saturday Ahead Of Protests

Don't bring Delhi to halt, can't stop metro, trains: SC

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and authorities to ensure that Delhi Metro and train services to the capital are not completely halted

Atul Suri on The Human Edge In AI World

Ram Madhav Defends Indias Telecom Regulations Amid Musks Comments

Ram Madhav criticizes Elon Musk and Rahul Gandhi over telecom regulations and Starlink licensing in India. Ram Madhav Defends Indias Telecom Regu

TGHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Food Poisoning at Wanaparthy Girls Hostel

The report also alleged that the hostel warden and her husband attempted to conceal the actual circumstances of the incident by attributing the s

After inquiry, JNU dismisses professor over sexual harassment allegations

The professor of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, has been dismissed from services with immediate effect

EPF withdrawals before 5 years? How Form 121 changes TDS exemption claims

Members must check their service period, withdrawal amount and estimated annual income before filing the new declaration to avoid TDS on claims

DA Hike 2026: How Much Will Salaries Increase if Dearness Allowance Rises to 63%? Will Employees Have to Wait Until Diwali?

New Delhi, October 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for the announcement of the July 2026 Dearness Allo

Life Sentence For Four In UP Murder Case

A court in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for a 2012 murder stemming from a property dispute, with each

Oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance in Mayurbhanj; patient killed, two injured

Naidu Urges Shipping Ministry to Set Up Shipbuilding Centre at Dugarajapatnam

Naidu discussed the development of ports in the state, setting up a terminal at Mulapeta Port and establishing a shipbuilding centre at Dugarajap

Jagat Muraris Mission Was To Create Filmmakers to Raise Indian Cinema Standards | Radha Chadha

Bypoll results 2026: BJP leads in Nandigram, Rejinagar and Assam's Nagaon; TVK ahead in Tamil Nadu

BJP candidate Hasirani Rath has taken a massive lead in high-stakes Nandigram Assembly bypoll. With 13 rounds of counting completed, she had rece

Census 2027: Ensure every individual is counted, says Registrar General

Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan asks census officials in Andhra Pradesh to complete the second phase with accuracy and within deadlines

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Skill Development and Employment Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new skill development scheme aimed at boosting employment across the state. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet App

Orkut comeback: Founder seeks to revive iconic social network amid AI and algorithm concerns

Orkut, the popular social networking site of the 2000s, could be making a comeback. Founder Orkut Buyukkokten on Thursday sought support from int

If You Clap More...: Navi Pillay Jokes On Sharing Nobel Prize With Trump

Pillay said that her first reaction to hearing the news was that it must be a joke.

Farmer Murder: Five Sentenced To Life In Bareilly

A court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of farmer Fatte Khan. The murder stemmed from

Rupee gains 23 paise to 96.65 as softer dollar and crude prices offer relief

The rupee gained 23 paise to 96.65 against the dollar as crude eased and likely RBI intervention offered support, while heavy foreign investor se

Local Body Elections Notification To Release After Gazette: SEC Punetha

SEC Anil Chandra Punetha said that the government will issue a gazette notification finalising the reservations for the Andhra Pradesh local body

Legs In Chains, Newlywed Couple's Bodies Found In Maharashtra River

The couple had got married just a few months ago.

Hammer To Kill A Fly: SC Asks Centre To Review Delhi Metro, Train Curbs Ahead Of CJP Protest

The Supreme Court on Friday, 9 October, asked the Centre to reconsider restrictions on Delhi Metro and railway services ahead of the Cockroach Ja

How Nic Maddinson beat cancer to return to Test cricket

Cancer survivor Nic Maddinson returned to Test cricket after battling testicular cancer, but Marco Jansen dismissed the Australian opener for a d

Beyond Personal Ambition: CM Majhi Urges Youth to Walk Pandit Gopabandhu

Marking the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chara