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Jaishankar Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen India

Indias External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Ethiopia to enhance strategic ties and discuss regional issues with top leadership. Jaisha

80% of H-1B filings were for existing employees, not new hires: Microsoft

Microsoft has said 80 per cent of the 6000 H1-B visa applications it had submitted last fiscal year were to extend or change the status of existi

Indian Flydubai Pilot to Receive Israels Heroism Award

According to the Government Press Office of Israel, Herzog on Thursday announced while presenting the Presidential Medal for Civilian Heroism to

Araku Pinery: New experiences at the community-led eco-tourism retreat

With pottery, camping, adventure rides and seasonal farms joining its pine-lined attractions, Araku Pinery is preparing for a busy tourist season

Meta bans TikTok advertisements on its platforms in US, six other countries

The move marks an escalation in the long-running rivalry between Meta and ByteDance, whose video-sharing app TikTok has emerged as one of Meta's

Global shares slip as oil prices jumps and bond yields remain high

Wall Street's main indexes fell, with the S&P 500 down about 0.5% and the Nasdaq off nearly 1.3%

Five hospitalised after gas leak sparks hostel fire at IIT Bombay

Mumbai: Five persons, including two children, were injured after a gas leak from a cylinder pipe triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the Indian I

INDIA bloc MPs to meet today, weigh fresh protest over 'vote chori': Report

INDIA bloc MPs will convene to protest alleged electoral misconduct referred to as 'vote chori'. They have sought a meeting with President Droupa

Nana Patekar death: Goa Police register unnatural death case, post-mortem conducted at GMC

Goa Police have registered a case of unnatural death following veteran actor Nana Patekars death at his residence in Goa. The case has been regis

US charges Maduro, wife with overseeing repression, torture of Americans

US prosecutors unveiled sweeping new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, accusing him and his wife o

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; Asia markets fall as AI-led shares decline

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were trading lower

Bypoll results today for five Assembly seats, one Assam LS seat

New Delhi: Counting of votes for by-elections to Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha consti

Apple names insider Steve Smith as new M&A chief, memo shows

Apple has appointed Steve Smith to head mergers and acquisitions, transitioning from Adrian Perica's previous role. Adrian Perica will now focus

Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, October 9: Get free diamonds, weapon skins, outfits and other rewards; check the full list here

Free Fire MAX redeem codes for October 9, 2026, offer players a chance to claim free in-game rewards, including skins, outfits and other items. C

India, Liberia condemn attacks on shipping, seafarers in Black Sea, Gulf

India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea ov

US sanctions 27 firms, 22 vessels in fresh crackdown on Iran's oil trade

The latest action was aimed at cutting off revenue used by the Iranian regime and targeting those facilitating Iran's oil sales and sanctions eva

Indeed troubling: Musk responds to Rahul Gandhi amid Starlink entry row

The exchange highlights the dispute over satellite internet licensing, with Starlink citing its India investments and officials pointing to pendi

Carers uncared for: Lack of regulations make home nurses vulnerable in Keralam

With changing social patterns, elderly care has become a matter of serious concern for a large number of families in Keralam and hence, support o

Amid Starlink row, Telangana CM says country can't afford to weaken Brand India

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasized the need for India to embrace innovative internet solutions. He responded to Elon Musk's clai

Madurantakam Bypoll Results 2026 LIVE: Can Vijay's TVK upset AIADMK? Counting of votes today

The results for Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam assembly bypoll will be announced on Friday, October 9, with counting beginning at 8 am. The counting w

India, Ethiopia seek to boost strategic ties during Jaishankar

Addis Ababa: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, October 9, with India and Ethiopia seeking to advance their

EAM Jaishankar Arrives in Ethiopia, Looks Forward to Advancing Strategic Partnership

The minister said human connections and shared experiences built through such programmes were important to sustaining bilateral relations.

Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll election results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin shortly amid tight security

Vote counting for the bypoll in the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam will begin at 8 am amid tight security. The by-election was necessitated as Co

Dharapuram Bypoll Results 2026 LIVE: Can TVK's P Sathyabama retain her seat or will AIADMK pull off a surprise

The results for Tamil Nadu's Dharapuram will be announced on Friday, October 9, the counting of votes will begin at 8 am with postal ballots foll

Trump honours Elon Musk with National Medal of Science at White House

Trump, before presenting the award, described Musk as 'an industrial titan, a brilliant engineer, and one of the greatest technology founders to

Thattanchavady bypoll result 2026 LIVE: Counting begins at 8 am for Puducherry seat, 11 candidates in fray

Counting of votes for the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency bypoll in Puducherry will begin at 8 am today, with the results expected to be dec

Bypoll Results LIVE Updates: First electoral test for BJP in Bengal, Vijay in Tamil Nadu; counting from 8 am

Counting of votes for bypolls to five assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with one Lok Sabha seat in Assam, will take

Rejinagar Bypoll Results LIVE Updates: Can a Suvendu-led BJP upset Humayun Kabir's AJUP? Counting today

The counting of votes to declare the results for byelection to the Rejinagar assembly constituency in West Bengal will take place on Friday. The

Nandigram Bypoll Results LIVE Updates: Can BJP retain Suvendu's bastion or INDIA bloc spring a surprise?

The counting of votes to declare the results for byelection to the Nandigram assembly constituency in West Bengal will take place on Friday. The

US bars Microsoft, Indian IT firms from green card programme; TCS Q2 net profit rises 15%

Tata Consultancy Services has registered a 15% rise in net profit and an 11.2% growth in revenue for the second quarter of the fiscal. In other n

Drought impact: Shivamogga village bans post-marriage non-vegetarian feasts

Residents of Harigi, a village about 30 km from Shikaripur in Shivamogga district, have resolved to ban non-vegetarian feasts at weddings - beega

US sanctions two Mumbai firms and five Indians over alleged Iran oil trade

Washington expanded its crackdown on Iranian petroleum trade, accusing the targeted entities of supporting a revenue stream for Tehrans regime

Breaking News Live Updates: Nandigram, Rejinagar bypoll results to offer first test of Bengal's new political order

Weather Today October 9: When will winter begin in India? IMD shares cold-wave update as Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka brace for rain

Winter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form over t

NCLAT seeks separate completion deadlines for 16 stalled Supertech projects

The tribunal wants project-specific schedules and funding disclosures as preparations, approvals and financing arrangements shape the next phase

RTX's Raytheon wins up to $6.3 billion US missile contract

Raytheon has secured a significant contract with the US military valued at $6.3 billion. This contract focuses on producing and maintaining Stand

Why public capital isnt enough to save Indias deeptech

The most powerful derisker is not a fund at all. It is a customer. A Rs 200 crore procurement commitment from the defence, space or railways sect

Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City

The man survived and is being treated at a hospital, the agency said, describing him as a criminal illegal alien with a prior grand larceny convi

Nadella honoured while Microsoft under scrutiny

Andhra Pradesh tops India in egg production with 2,739 crore eggs in FY25

The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support fa

Andhra Pradesh tops India in egg production with 2,739 crore eggs in FY25

The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support fa

Trump honours Satya Nadella as JD Vance suspends Microsoft from green card programme

The contrasting developments highlighted tensions between Washingtons push to prioritise American workers and its ambition to lead global technol

Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off market

Hurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations and s

India struggles to curb leprosy transmission

India continues to report more leprosy cases, childhood infections and disability than projected, highlighting the need to interrupt transmission

Middle East Crisis Escalates: Houthi Missile Attack Strikes Riyadh Airport

US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says

The US will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of a gunman who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009, the Pe

Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Eight Months in Space

SpaceX brought the U.S., French and Russian flyers back with a splashdown in the Pacific off the coast of Los Angeles.

'Ready to do everything in our power': Putin offers to help end Iran war

PepsiCo is raising prices on Doritos and more after a weak quarter in America

PepsiCo plans to raise prices on certain snack foods and beverages due to increased costs. The price increase will be in the single-digit percent

Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia Return as Modern-Day 'Ram and Sita' in Prasar Bharatis OTT Film 'Notice'

Trump Honours Six Tech Giants With National Medals

Trump presented the medals at the White House's Science: A New Golden Age Summit, where he said the honours represented the highest recognition f

Dare to Watch Alone, Inside Prime Video's Spine-Chilling 8-Episode Horror Thriller Series 'Khauf'

Veteran Actor Cremated With Full State Honours and 3-Gun Salute in Pune as Son Malhar Lits Funeral Pyre

Anup Bagchi set to earn 43 crore in first year as HDFC Bank CEO

Exchange filings detail the fixed pay, performance-linked compensation, stock options and benefits awaiting the incoming head of Indias largest p

Filmmaker Anil Sharma Recalls Nana Patekar Feeding Crew With His Own Hands on 'Vanvaas' Sets

Donald Trump gives 'national treasure' Elon Musk top US medal after rift

Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an

Microsoft says 80% of H-1B filings were for extensions, not fresh hiring

Microsoft defended its foreign-worker hiring practices after a US suspension, saying most H-1B filings involved employees already on its payroll

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Nana Patekar on KBC, Recalls His Honesty

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive net session raises big question: Will he play in Ranchi?

The young batter went on an attacking spree in the nets, repeatedly hitting the ball over the boundary and towards the stands. With every big hit

Nana Patekar's Final Rites in Pune: Son Malhar Lits Funeral Pyre as Leaders and Fans Bid Farewell

Bypoll results to be declared today for five Assembly seats, one Assam LS constituency

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Counting of votes for by-elections to Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, a

Aaditya Thackeray criticises Delhi protest restrictions ahead of 10 October rally

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Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US

Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various

UP's food processing sector is being strengthened through education, research, and innovation; Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya provided new direction to students

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: PNB Housing Finance (1,150)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for PNB Housing Finance. The 5 per cent rise this week gives an early sign th

P Chidambaram highlights 91-93% appeal success rate against voter deletions in West Bengal

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Supreme Court: For post-split suicide, can't always accuse ex of abetment

Kisan Cricket League Launches Nationwide Talent Hunt for Rural Stars

The inaugural season for cricket will feature a 15-overs white-ball professional cricket format with 45 live matches, played across seven stadium

'Pehle Satish, aur ab mera Nanya': Anil Kapoor pens emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, recalls Satish Kaushik

Actor Anil Kapoor paid an emotional tribute to his late friend Nana Patekar. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he fondly called him Nanya and descri

Trump Honors Microsofts CEO After Vance Drops an H-1B Visa Hammer on the Company

It so happens five of the six leaders he honored are immigrants.

Keshav Prasad Maurya sanctioned 18.17 lakh for the animal passage plan on the Kargara-Alaus connecting road in Sonbhadra

Untying the knot in Telangana, one childhood at a time

Despite a steady decline in child marriages in Telangana, the practice continues. Poverty, social pressures and family circumstances continue to

'Tell your story': Pat Cummins' blunt response to Khawaja's book on Sandpapergate

Australia captain Pat Cummins has played down concerns that Usman Khawajas upcoming autobiography could bring fresh attention to the 2018 ball-ta

FOREX-Euro skids toward fifth weekly fall but selling pressure slows

The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, though there were signs the selling streak was losing momentum as France's tumbli

Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day, defying Beijing

Largely banned from display internationally due to Beijing's objections, a giant Taiwan flag suspended under a US-made Chinook helicopter and flo

Morning Digest: CJP, Left groups allege supporters detained ahead of Oct. 10 protest; Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat, and more

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'Workers with AI skills in demand, but GenAI is hitting white-collar hiring'

US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, Pentagon official says

The US military will execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood. Hasan, responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be the first to f

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Ethiopia to advance strategic partnership

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia and expressed his keenness to advance India's

Margaret Hamilton, Who Led a Software Team for NASA's Apollo Program, Dies at 90

Hamilton graduated with a degree in mathematics from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, in 1958 and went to work for MIT in 1959.

Vidur Niti: 4 Bad Habits That Can Hold You Back From Success and Personal Growth

Vidur Niti Life Lessons: Everyone dreams of achieving success, earning respect, and building a better future. However, despite working hard and h

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Airfares Are Rising: The War, Costlier Fuel and Fewer Flights

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Airfares Are Rising: The War, Costlier Fuel and Fewer Flights

Best of Opinion: Central banks need to be ready for geopolitical risks

From integrated transport planning and uncertainty over Rodtep to the RBI's geopolitical challenges, family business governance, today's opinions

Pentagon Says Firing Squad Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be Livestreamed

Hegseth, speaking to the conservative TV outlet Real Americas Voice News on Wednesday, said Hasan's execution will take place at Fort Hood on Dec

Panchang Today, October 9, 2026: Friday's Auspicious Timings, Rahu Kaal, Tithi and Nakshatra

Aaj Ka Panchang, October 9, 2026: Friday holds special religious significance in the Hindu calendar as the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi of th

Trump's words on Iran's LA 'take out' misinterpreted

AAP alleges transfer of IAS officers acting on Delhi health and rice scams

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Bypoll results LIVE: Vote counting to start soon for five Assembly seats, one Lok Sabha constituency

The results from West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will likely indicate the political mood in the State after the BJP replace

HC issues contempt notices to 24 members of Bar bodies

SHILLONG, Oct 8: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday issued notices under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, read with Article 215 of

NPP leaders slam Hek

SHILLONG, Oct 8: NPP national vice-president and Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Wednesday dismissed BJP MLA Alexander Laloo Heks clai