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TN Finance Secretary dismisses concerns around economic activity, says taxable turnover up almost 19%

Tax collections is a metric for growth in economic activity only when two key parameters, namely, tax rates and cash ratios remain constant or si

Shabir Shahs bail denialdisappointing, unjust, Centre should ensure his release: Mirwaiz

The Mirwaiz also raised concern over other political prisoners suffering from serious health issues after years of detention and delayed trials

Odisha Bandh: Normal Life Hit As INDIA Bloc Stages Statewide Shutdown; Rail and Road Blockades Reported

Public movement and commercial activities came to a near standstill across the state capital on Thursday morning as the Congress and its INDIA bl

Defence Ministry Simplifies Industry Access To Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges And Test Facilities

Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.71, then gained some ground to touch 96.65, registering a rise of 10 paise over

Crude oil futures rise on supply disruption fears

December Brent oil futures at $102.35, up by 2.15%

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Crude oil crossing strait fell 27% from Iran war high, Kpler says

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in U.S. Senate race

With Election Day less than a month away, Trump's poor approval ratings, the Iran war and soaring gas prices have threatened Republicans in virtu

IT stocks lift Nifty despite rate hike, FII selling pressure

The market opened after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday and shifted its stance from 'neutral' to 'calibrate

President Murmu, PM Modi hail IAF on Air Force Day

On October 8, the Indian Air Force marked its 94th anniversary, showcasing the unwavering commitment of its air warriors. In a ceremonial salute,

MoEF grants environmental, CRZ clearance for Puris greenfield airport

MoEF directs to prepare a bird hazard study from reputed institute in the field after a Wildlife Institute of India study flags the issue of risk

Protests in Delhi: What are the rules and processes in place? | Explained

For protesters, the practical consequence is important: even where there is a general right to peaceful assembly, a gathering can still be subjec

Telangana flags 48 critical road corridors, 230 high-fatality spots

Hyderabad: Seven of Telanganas districts are among the 100 most accident-prone in India, and police have now mapped 48 critical corridors, 230 hi

Telangana govt sanctions 1,108 crore for Omkareshwara Temple

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 1,108 crore for the Sri Omkareshwara Swamy Temple in Gandipet mandal. The temple complex in

US military ordered to prepare for possible Iran strikes: Report

Washington: The Pentagon instructed US Central Command several days ago to complete preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran, ac

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 75 After Cardiac Arrest In Goa

Few actors possessed his intensity: PM Modi mourns Nana Patekar

Syria considers sending troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Houthis

Syria is considering military support for Saudi Arabia amid increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Discussions include potentially deploying tr

Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Messi After Emotional Argentina Farewell Match

Setting aside two decades of historic rivalry, Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared a heartfelt message for Lionel Messi following the Argent

Leaders Pay Tribute to Munshi Premchand on His Death Anniversary

On Munshi Premchands death anniversary, leaders including CM Yogi Adityanath pay homage to the literary giants contributions. Leaders Pay Tribute

Truly The End of an Era: Celebs Mourn the Death of Actor Nana Patekar

Patekar died at 5.20 am on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence, Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Department of Oncology at

Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop

The trajectory for me is so clear. There will never be a moment where we will go and look and say: 'Oh, this runs locally, this runs in the cloud

SBI software denies Schedule Tribe option to Christians: Arunachal forum

Scheduled Tribe people are automatically classified as General upon marking their religion while applying for account opening and KYC updates, th

Water Board Fines Anaganaga Hotel Rs.20,000 for Water Wastage in Jubilee Hills

Ashok Reddy advised people to avoid excessive use of water, especially for cleaning premises, roads, etc

RBI may deliver 50 bps jumbo hike in December, repo rate seen at 6%: SBI Research

The report expects inflation to peak at around 6.8% in November 2026

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize ,but doubts he will get it

Since his return to the White House last year, Mr. Trump has repeatedly said he deserves what may be the world's most prestigious award

Lionel Messis 21 years with Argentina in numbers

PM Modi condoles Nana Patekar's death: 'Gave us roles to be remembered for generations'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekarwhopassed away at the age of 75 on Thursday morning

Nana Patekars Simple Life: A Return to Roots After Bollywood Fame

Bollywood star Nana Patekar shared his reasons for returning to his village, valuing simplicity over fame, during a recent TV appearance. Nana Pa

BJD distances itself from Congress after withdrawing support for Odisha Bandh

Senior BJD leader and party Chief Whip Pramila Mallik backtracked on Odisha Bandh support within an hour after initially extending support for IN

Keralam Congress to organise democracy protection meetings after Rahul Gandhi's detention during Delhi protest over electoral rolls

KPCC plans to hold democracy protection meetings at district headquarters in reaction to leader detentions. The planned gatherings follow protest

BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Plans Eight Meetings with Officials

BJP President Nitin Naveen visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple and outlines plans for upcoming meetings with party officials in Varanasi. BJP Presiden

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 in Goa

Renowned veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning at his residence in Goa. He was 75. The news of his death was confirmed by hi

Trump's retreat: US forces pull back from Gulf, Britain amid Iran war

A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences

Amazon cuts around 1,000 jobs; India retail employees among those hit

Amazon has cut nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US and the UK. The layoffs mainly impact its Stores unit as the

Iran will never have nuclear weapon, says Marco Rubio

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Chain Snatching Suspect After Encounter in Mainpuri

Police in Mainpuri apprehended a suspect in a chain snatching case after an encounter, recovering illegal firearms and cash. Uttar Pradesh Police

Nana Patekar farmed, helped farmers and refused to use fame to launch son Malhar: Inside actor's life beyond Bollywood who passed away at 75

Nana Patekar led a life characterized by his dedication to supporting struggling farmers and maintaining his roots. He continued farming even aft

China-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks, says CrowdStrike

In a report published on Wednesday, CrowdStrike said it uncovered personal details linked to the suspected attacker while analysing AI coding-too

TN allocates over Rs 212 crore for police weapons, drones, patrol vehicles

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadus Home Department has issued a government order allocating Rs 212.58 crore to equip the police wit

Seoul shares extend losses amid inflation worries

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 8 (IANS) Seoul shares extended losses late on Thursday morning, tracking Wall Street's downturn, as elevated oil prices

Houthis say Saudi forces launch 156 strikes across Yemen, claim govt advance repelled

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 8 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that Saudi forces had carried out 156 air and missile strikes on the Houthi-held

Akshay Kumar mourns Nana Patekars demise, says its hard to believe youre gone

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) The sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75 has left the Indian film industry mourning a

Cinema Loses A Legend: Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 75 Of Cardiac Arrest In Goa

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after a severe cardiac arrest in Goa, despite doctors attempting CPR for nearly 45 minutes.

Riteish Deshmukh, Bollywood Actors and Politicians Mourn Demise Of Nana Patekar

The leaders and colleagues remembered him as one of Indian cinema's most powerful performers and a champion of farmers and rural communities.

Air Force Day: President, PM Modi lead nation in extending greetings to Indian Air Force personnel

Air Force Day is observed on October 8 to commemorate the establishment of the IAF and the sacrifices made by air warriors

Telangana govt employees, pensioners get dearness allowance hike

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, October 7, issued a government order clearing two dearness allowance hikes for government emplo

South Korea, Egypt upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership

South Korea and Egypt have upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday in his opening rema

Tributes Pour In for Legendary Actor Nana Patekar Following His Passing

Nana Patekar, the iconic Bollywood actor, passed away at 75, prompting heartfelt tributes from government ministers and fans alike. Tributes Pour

Economists see food, oil stoking Indias September inflation

India's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel,

A royal pass

A strange encounter gives Taran and family an unexpected ticket to a night of music, dance and splendour.

TGSRTC to Operate 7,000 Special Buses for Dasara Festival

The TGSRTC management has planned to ensure special buses available on the days of rush and it also made appropriate arrangements for the return

Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest in more than two months after

Banks vs NBFCs: Where to invest after RBI rate hike? Analysts answer

Jefferies has named ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and Axis Bank as its top picks among large-cap banks post RBI MPC outcome.

Pakistan's terror monsters now wreak havoc in its own backyard: India at UN

'Nation wants to know': KTR asks Elon Musk reveal identity of 'oligarchs' he claimed were blocking Starlink in India

KT Rama Rao has called on Elon Musk to reveal the identity of individuals obstructing Starlink's operations in India. Musk had previously claimed

Tata Steels sales down marginally in Q2

Sales in India were up 8% at 5.97 mt (5.55 mt) while in Netherlands and UK it fell to 1.30 mt (1.54 mt) and 0.38 mt (0.57 mt); Tata Steel Thailan

'I regret it': Sabarmati inmate breaks down, says he killed in anger

A remorseful inmate at Sabarmati Central Jail shares his heartfelt regret over a crime fueled by anger. He realizes the emotional burden his acti

Last warning: Houthis tell airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, spare Mecca, Medina

US to invest over $100 million on STEM programmes amid AI race with China

The initiative will fund fellowships for US citizens pursuing PhDs in science and engineering, while the NSF's Young Scholars programme will retu

Malaysia PM expresses appreciation to Myanmar over repatriations

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday expressed appreciation to Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, for accepti

Indian Air Force turns 94 today, Kashi gets ready for aerial show

The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 94th anniversary on 8 October with upcoming aerial displays. The Central Air Command will host displays i

Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC

Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. H

Nana Patekar's last footage captures him performing Ganpati Puja, days before his death | Video

Nana Patekar, veteran Bollywood actor, died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75. He was found unconscious at his residence in Goa and was ru

Nana Patekar Dies: A Look Back at the Legendary Actors Illustrious Career

Patekar was reportedly found unconscious at his home and was rushed to Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula for treatment.

US prepares military for possible new Iran strikes, Trump yet to decide

The Pentagon has instructed US Central Command to prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran, with potential targets including energy, infrastr

Mecca Defence Pact Sparks Political Row In Turkey As Opposition Challenges Saudi Deployment Plan

Netanyahu Honors Victims of 2023 Hamas Attack with Candlelight Vigil

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pays tribute to victims of the 2023 Hamas attack, lighting a memorial candle in Jerusalem. Netanyahu Honors Vict

TGCSB Nabs 101 in Multi-State Cybercrime Crackdown

Several mobile phones, SIM cards, bank passbooks and cheque books allegedly used in fraudulent transactions were also seized during the operation

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 8: 24 Areas to Face 10 AM

Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Udaipur will witness scheduled power cuts today due to maintenance work. Electricity supply will remain disru

Lululemon puts Nike veteran in charge of product as CEO O'Neill looks to right ship

Lululemon Athletica has appointed Maggie Gauger as chief product officer to lead product development. Gauger previously worked at Nike and was CE

Nana Patekar dies at 75: A look at the veteran actors remarkable cinema journey

The actors death marks the end of a career spanning decades, memorable characters, major awards and an enduring connection with audiences

Delhi Police seeks removal of 11 posts over 'misleading' protest content

The Delhi Police has asked a social media platform to remove or restrict access to 11 posts and videos allegedly presenting a misleading account

Actor Nana Patekar passes away at 76

The Hindi actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack and was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartmen

Nana Patekar passes away: Bollywood actor's full list of awards and honours

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, died at around 5.10 am on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his Goa residence. Patekar won three Nationa

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says Seoul's plan to send medical aid is a political provocation

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong said on Thursday that South Korea's preparations to provide medical equipment aid to Pyongyang amounted to a political

CEC row LIVE: Opposition steps up protests, CJP mobilises youth for October 10 protest

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi were released after being detained during the INDIA blocs protest march towards Jantar

Canada Aims to Become a Trusted Energy Partner for India Amid Trade Talks

Canada seeks to solidify its role as a key energy supplier to India, with trade discussions ongoing for a major economic partnership agreement. C

'I Have Lost A Good Friend': Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Mourns Nana Patekar

Recalling his personal association with Patekar, Pramod Sawant said the actor would make it a point to call him whenever he was in Goa.

Inside CR Parks Durga Puja 2026 preparations as Delhi gets ready for the festive season

Inside CR Parks Durga Puja 2026 preparations as Delhi gets ready for the festive season

ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank Are Jefferies' Top Picks As Rate Hikes Could Lift Bank Earnings

The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, but Jefferies believes the bigger signal was the change in policy stance from Neutral to

Populations of wild species fell by an average of 73% from 1970 to 2022, WWF says

Nearly 6,000 monitored vertebrate species across more than 35,000

Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly', oil prices will tumble

Trump said the US had taken away Iran's nuclear power and predicted a swift end to the war, while Tehran rejected his claims over the Iranian oil

End of an era: Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match

Buenos Aires, Oct 7: Argentina is confronting a once-unimaginable reality: a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, 39-year

India, Cote d'Ivoire discuss cooperation in defence, anti-terrorism

S Jaishankar visited Cote d'Ivoire to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors including defence and anti-terrorism. During his stay, he

India, Italy reiterate condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack during JWC meet

India and Italy condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that occurred on April 22, 2025. They held two meetings in New Delhi focused on counte

From PNB to Bank of Baroda, these PSU banks make loans expensive after RBI repo rate hike

Middle-class borrowers and salaried households may face significant financial strain as several public sector banks across the country have raise

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group said on Thursday it had attacked King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with a ballistic

Nana Patekar dies at 75: Veteran actor served with Indian Army in Kargil War in 1999

Actor Nana Patekar, 75, died at 5.20 am on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence, Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital told

Pakistan Lost Control of Terrorism It Created: India at UN

Puri was delivering India's right of reply in response to remarks by Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon during proceedings a