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Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers

Punetha highlights the importance of Poll Management App in sharing information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures

Datanomics: Delhi Metro's restrictions hit a 10-year high in 2026

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, amid a rise in protest-related

Mumbai give CJP permission for

Mumbai: Mumbai police have granted permission to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to organise its Lehra Do Tiranga rally at Azad Maidan on Friday (Oct

Maintained complete integrity for IDBI privatisation: Dipam secy Chawla

DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla discusses the 52,878 crore IDBI Bank stake sale, Fairfax's RBI clearance, disinvestment plans, capital receipts an

'Prahaar' ot my biopic: Ujjwal Nikam speaks on Rajkummar Rao film, praises actor's courtroom act

Senior lawyer and Padma Shri awardee Ujjwal Nikam opened up about Rajkummar Rao

Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao's courtroom drama takes too long to make its case

The story of 26/11 has been told many times, on and off screen. What happened in Mumbai on that night is etched into the country's collective mem

He is always talking about sports: Indian track and field stars Prachi, Ancy Sojan speak on meeting PM Modi after Asian Games success

By Vipul Kashyap Indian athletes Ancy Sojan and Prachi Choudhary expressed happiness after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their A

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates CT scanner, three MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a dual-slice CT source 256 scanner and three advanced MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

FM holds bilateral talks with UK, Swiss, Japanese counterparts in Bangkok

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the UK, Switzerland and Japan in Bangkok and d

Revanth likens El Nino to COVID, asks farmers to delay paddy crop

Hyderabad: Describing the impact of El Nino as a natural disaster, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, October 15, said the sta

Odisha's Student Union Elections: A Historic Comeback After Eight Years

The student union elections in Odisha marked a significant return after eight years, with intense competition among various organizations. The AB

Telangana Govt Constitutes CURE Apex Governance Council

With the CM as Chairperson and the MA&UD principal secretary or special chief secretary as convener, the council is intended to set the overall a

VSU Vice-Chancellor Among Worlds Top 2% Scientists

VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao ranked 2,144th among 323,282 scientists in Applied Physics in a 2026 database compiled by Elsevier

Trump says he wants death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants the death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter.

Alarming Rise in Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: Over 237,000 Cases Reported from 2021 to 2025

A recent report reveals over 237,000 gender-based violence cases against women and girls in Pakistan between 2021 and 2025, highlighting a growin

Delhi to set up 250 idol collection kiosks to prevent pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of damaged idols and worship mat

Bigg Boss 20: ScoutOP, Yung DSA Friendship Strains After Fight Over Love Gill

The disagreement highlighted a difference in perspective between Scout and Yung. While Yung viewed the situation as a matter of concern and loyal

KBR Park One Way Works And Flyover Construction To Be Paced Up

The GHMC has ordered speeding up of the junction improvement works at the KBR Park main entrance: Reports

No SoPs shared regarding auto-generated Form 7s with State Electoral Officers

While thousands of names have been deleted from electoral rolls using auto-generated Form 7s digitally signed by Electoral Registration Officers,

Tension In Assam's Jorhat Over Blinkit Employees' Pro-CJP Slogans

The confrontation triggered a tense atmosphere in the area, prompting Jorhat Police to rush to the spot.

Voters Asked To Apply Form-6 Online, As Poll Officials Begin SIR Special Camps For New & Deleted Voters

Senior officials who were on field visits acknowledged the problem.

US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?

High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spending le

Kataka POCSO Court Sentences School Van Driver to 20 Years for Molesting Two Minor Sisters

In a major verdict emphasizing child safety and swift judicial action, the Special POCSO Court in Kataka sentenced a 55-year-old school van drive

Anant Singh Backs Anuj Singh for MLC Elections, Urges Party to Remain Calm

JDU MLA Anant Singh supports Anuj Singhs candidacy for MLC elections, advising his party to stay composed amid political tensions. Anant Singh Ba

IMD Forecasts Onset of NE Monsoon and Wet Spell Over AP in Coming Days

During the past 24 hours, rains have been witnessed in parts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Tirupati districts.

SC Dismisses Challenge To Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak Schemes

It noted that a finding of unauthorised expenditure by the CAG could expose the government to accountability before the Assembly or in legal proc

Alipore court bars Mahua Moitra from posting defamatory content against West Bengal Chief Secretary

The Krishnanagar MP had used photographs of the Chief Secretary (former CEO), calling him the chief architect of SIR which led to deletions of la

WRAPUP 2-US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales

US producer prices increased by the most in

ANALYSIS-ASML's 'sold out' outlook forces investors to look beyond demand

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IAS officer shuts down J-K woman officer, calls her

Jammu and Kashmir: A video has surfaced showing an IAS officer shouting at a woman officer, bloody shit, in a video conference call and ordering

NRI investors in Indian equities rise threefold since FY19, shows data

The number of active NRI investors in Indian equities has tripled since FY19 to over 957,000 as of July 2026, with their holdings rising to 5.6 t

DOJ sues California

The US Justice Department on Thursday sued California, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail ballots for the November midt

Saudi Executes 2 Bangladeshis Over Immoral Act Inside Mecca Mosque: Report

The executions took place in the Mecca region, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Interior on Wednesday and published by th

AP BJP Chief Lashes Out At Jagan For Supporting CJP

Andhra Pradesh BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav criticised Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for expressing support for CJP leaders arrested during protests over ele

India and South Korea explore cooperation in nuclear energy, green hydrogen

India and South Korea are actively pursuing broader collaboration across environmental preservation and the green energy transition, encompassing

Supreme Court order concerning unethical practices of drug firms is welcome

Pharma sector has to ensure fair prices for medicines as a part of public welfare By Dr Arun Mitra The Supreme Courts order, following a hearin

Meitei groups, former students criticise media trial of Congress MP Bimol Akoijam

Supporters said the professors dismissal was rushed, procedurally flawed, and politically charged

Prakash Raj Advocates for Peaceful Power Shift Inspired by Gandhi

Actor Prakash Raj calls for peaceful protests and a shift in power, emphasizing Gandhis principles during a recent appeal. Prakash Raj Advocates

Leopard found in ailing condition at house near Valparai dies

Growing Power deficit!

Jammu and Kashmirs growing power deficit is no longer merely a seasonal challenge; it is emerging as a serious structural concern that demands su

WRAPUP 1-Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Yemen's

Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs end winless streak with thrilling shootoff win, toppers Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya Knights stumble

With the bottom-placed Chola Chiefs setting the tone, it turned out to be the day of the chasing teams in the Archery Premier League Season 2 (AP

FBI, US Postal Service investigate suspicious mailings to election officials, lawmakers

The FBI

Festive Crackdown: Odisha Excise Seizes Rs 5.10 Cr Contraband, Arrests 470 in 5 Days

In a stern message to syndicates attempting to exploit the ongoing festive celebrations, the Odisha Excise Department has launched an aggressive

Govt Amends RERA Rules In Accordance With Jan Vishwas (Amendment Of Provisions) Act

Telangana amended its RERA rules to align with the Jan Vishwas Act, removing provisions for compounding offences under Section 68 while retaining

Construction-robot startup Origin raises $20 mn to automate interior work

Accel and Zacua Ventures co-led the funding round, which will help Origin scale deployment of its OG-1 robot, expand its fleet and run customer p

'Would choose America a million times': Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. takes the stage with Trump

How Iran helped Houthis build weapons capability and challenge Saudi Arabias defences

Growing weapons expertise and diversified supply chains have strengthened the Houthis, while regional conflict has put greater pressure on air de

Tragic Road Accident in Jalgaon Claims Lives of Six Family Members

A severe collision in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of six family members, including three children, on October 15. Tragic Road Ac

Houthis strike Saudi Aramco headquarters, damaging top floors in Dhahran

The attack comes amid intensifying cross-border strikes, mounting pressure on Saudi air defences and renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a cease

Oppo Reno17 Series May Launch Without a Pro Model in India, Leak Suggests

Oppo is rumoured to launch its Reno17 series in China next month, but a new leak suggests that the lineup may not include a Pro model in India. O

Imran Khan: From Bollywood Stardom to Political Turmoil

Imran has struggled with his movie career, eventually leaving the industry and been quite candid about it.

Maharashtra SIR: Lists of logical discrepancies, unmapped persons yet to be published

Sources in the CEOs office say process of publication is ongoing at ERO level, without offering any timeframe for its completion; claims and obje

How Saudi Aramco restores oil operations within days after attacks

Lessons from past strikes have reshaped the companys emergency planning, helping it assess damage and mobilise repairs while incidents unfold

Vizianagaram: Collector, SP Seek Poll Date Change Over Sirimanu Utsavam

The Vizianagaram administration has asked the State Election Commission to reschedule polling and counting for the Vizianagaram Municipal Corpora

Reliance Industries, BSE lead mutual fund buys in September, shows data

Mutual funds invested nearly 6,000 crore in Reliance Industries in September, making it the most-bought stock, followed by BSE with inflows excee

Trump LIVE | POTUS participates in Rose Garden lunch at White House; addresses extinguish guests

SARAS Mela Offers National Platform For Rural Women: Governor

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said the SARAS Aajeevika Mela would help rural women build sustainable businesses, achieve financial independence and ac

Polavaram Oustees Seek Panchayat Reorganisation Before Local Polls

Gram Panchayats and complete the delimitation process before holding elections: Reports

iQOO Neo12 Display Features Revealed: 2K Resolution, 185Hz Refresh Rate and 2,200 Nits Brightness

iQOO has revealed more details about the display of its upcoming iQOO Neo12 smartphone, which is scheduled to launch in China this month. The pho

MSMEs welcome changes in vehicle interception by Commercial Taxes officials

'15% Cut, Billions In Contracts': Opposition Alleges Corruption In Telangana Road Projects

The controversy follows allegations by the managing director of a company who questioned the evaluation of bids for Radial Road-2, Hyderabad

Starlink slowdown intentional: Zelensky fumes at Trump after Putin's attack, vows refinery strikes

Beer Sales Surge Telangana Witnesses 34% Rise in Liquor Sales

Beer sales jump 53.4% as traders stock up for festive demand across the State.

Big Tech wants to build more AI data centres across America. Why local communities are pushing back against the costs of the AI revolution

Cities across America are imposing temporary moratoriums on data centre approvals to address infrastructural concerns. Local governments are asse

Odisha Flood Compensation Review: Revenue Minister Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Relief Distribution

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the final flood damage assessment and ordered the completion of pending compensation distribution

WhatsApp Guest Calling Feature Lets Anyone Join Calls Without an Account

WhatsApp has announced a new Guest Calling feature that allows users to invite anyone to join a call, even if they do not have a WhatsApp account

Officials Gear Up For Local Body Polls In Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram Districts

District officials in Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram are preparing polling infrastructure, security and logistics for upcoming local body elect

Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs returns to winning ways

Rajputana Royals downs Mighty Marathas; Chero Archers breezes past Kakatiya Knights

Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were

Saudi coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region

Saudi Arabia has in recent days come under sustained attack from the Houthis, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport that was the k

AI agents accessed Indian systems, sensitive data without consent: Cert-In

Indian organisations failed to detect unauthorised access by AI models and agents, while AI companies voluntarily disclosed the incidents to Cert

Motor racing-Bearman ready to step up as team leader at Haas F1, says Komatsu

Ollie Bearman is ready to

Tamil Nadu: 2 tourists from Kodaikanal drown at Velankanni Beach

Two tourists from Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu

President Murmu Accepts Resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Minister L. Murugan, who aims to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of elections.

World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs, says FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of private capital in creating jobs and boosting productivity during her address. She outlined six p

The world beyond war and peace

From debt diplomacy to the Global South, this book explores the defining issues of our times through a critical and often provocative lens

TN closer to glory despite Emanjots heroics for RoI

No money in house, yet govt dreams of creating new districts: BJP leader Sudhir Sharma takes a dig at Sukhu Govt

BJP leader and Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh Government over discussions regarding t

Trump's mother of all bombs hit on Iran could be a fireworks show

The US military is contemplating a potential strike against Iran using the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as MOAB. Proposed targets inclu

Kamala Harris slams Biden & Trump over Gaza war, says US should have acted sooner, more forcefully

MP Sana Satish Commits To Ensuring Alliances Victory In Konaseema

Rajya Sabha MP Sana Satish held meetings with alliance leaders in Konaseema to coordinate strategies for local body elections and secure victorie

'Will stand with Pak if US attacks': Rajasthan BJP chiefs remark sparks outcry

Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore stated that India would align with Pakistan in a potential US-Pakistan conflict. This statement has drawn s

The Algorithmic Shift Shaping Modern Digital Culture

In the digital age, YouTube has transcended its origins as a simple video-sharing site to become the worlds second-largest search engine and a co

Delhi gang-rape: can urban planning help make cities safer for women? | Insight India

On September 21, a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped at Aastha Kunj Park in southeast Delhi, prompting protests and renewed scrutiny of poorly lit,

From Why Not Kuppam? To Challenge Of Finding Candidates

Out of power, the YSRC faces a grassroots test in Kuppam amid defections, weak local leadership and difficulties finding candidates for local bod

Unable To Control Pests, Telangana Farmer Sets Paddy Crop On Fire

Because of the power shortage, the government introduced power cuts. Following this, weeds and pests increased in my field. We sprayed pesticides

Three Government Officials Arrested in Telangana for Bribery

Telangana officials, including a sub-tehsildar, were arrested for accepting bribes in two separate corruption cases. Three Government Officials A

Protester may need ear surgery after alleged assault in detention, medical reports show

The protester was hit, kicked, and slapped by police allegedly because he was participating in a video recording documenting police violence towa

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as U.S. relations teeter

Ukraine President Zekenskyy said we are losing a strong partner in the United States. He said that it's painful when President Trump chooses one