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Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Election Commission Amid Protests by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi

Akhilesh Yadav questions the Election Commissions integrity as Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi are detained during protests demanding the chiefs resign

Temporary, Hperlocal Ads Get New Rules in CURE Areas

The state government has approved guidelines for temporary and hyperlocal advertising in the CURE area, with ward-level advertisement nodal offic

Tata Sons seeks legal opinion on Trusts' plan to avoid mandatory listing

The Tata Sons board has sought legal advice on a restructuring proposal from Tata Trusts aimed at avoiding a mandatory listing of the group holdi

Officials Bust Alleged Foetal Sex Determination Racket in Maharashtra

The operation followed information that pregnant women from Karnataka were being taken to Jadar Babaladi in Maharashtra for illegal scanning and,

SIR in Delhi: disposals of Form 7 nearly six times those of Form 6

According to the weekly constituency-wise forms disposal report, only 569 Form 6 applications were disposed of between August 31 and Oct. 4

Indian research can shape the world

National laboratories need to be liberated from insularity; the bulk of our national labs are currently poorly accessible to researchers, student

Delhi court seeks report on custodial torture charges by protesters

Services activity hits 3-month high in September on demand surge

The HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose to 55.2 in September from 54.1 in August, although it remained below the 60.9 recorded in Se

Controversy Erupts in Chennai Over Newborn Custody Dispute

A mother in Chennai accuses a fertility clinic and a couple of refusing to return her newborn son after a temporary custody arrangement. Controve

World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%

The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong domestic

Warangal: Political Differences Surface Ahead of Ursu Dasara Celebrations

Political differences between Warangal East MLA and former minister Konda Surekha and Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (Kuda) chairperson Gun

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen Unveils Adobe Was My MBA, Authored by Abhishek Talwar, CEO Of Hexaview Technologies

New York [US], October 6: In a significant moment that underscores the lasting influence of corporate leadership on entrepreneurship, Adobe Chair

October Horoscope surprise: Four zodiac signs are about to feel the tide turn on Wednesday - Is yours one?

For some zodiac signs, luck may not come in the form of a winning ticket. It could show up as help arriving at just the right time. A new connect

Voter Turnout Hits 76% in Assams Nagaon By-Election Amidst Fierce Competition

The Nagaon by-election in Assam saw a 76% voter turnout, with BJP, Congress, and AIUDF in a tight race for the seat. Voter Turnout Hits 76% in As

GST Council to focus on auto refunds, swifter ITC, fewer notices

The government is preparing to transition the GST regime toward a trust-based tax administration. This shift includes introducing sweeping decrim

As AI threatens to overload the power grid and America faces an electricity crunch, heres what tech giants are betting on to keep the power flowing

U.S. electricity consumption grew by less than 0.5% annually. Now, AI data centers, factories, robotics and wider electrification are pushing pow

Habitual drug offender detained under prevention

Jammu Tawi, Oct 6 : Police have detained a notorious drug peddler under provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psy

Factories of future: Built on 25 years of reform & execution

India's industrial sector has seen significant growth under Modi's leadership, emphasising infrastructure development and reforms. The Vibrant Gu

Four persons held for murder in Tiruttani

McDonalds Monopoly returns with $1 million cash prize: Heres how to play and what else you can win

McDonalds Monopoly is back with a $1 million cash prize, 2027 Jeep Cherokees, cruises and other rewards. Heres how the game works, where to find

Andhra Pradesh Constable Injured by Accidental Rifle Discharge in Visakhapatnam

A constable was injured due to an accidental discharge of his service rifle during a security detail for Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Visakh

Four linked with cross-border narco-trafficking held

Jammu Tawi, Oct 6 : Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested four persons allegedly linked with a cross-border drug-smuggling racket and recovered m

UWA Chennai Campus Gets Final UGC Approval

UWA Chennai will offer undergraduate programmes in business management, computer science, data science and artificial intelligence, besides postg

GAIL India eyes minority stake in US LNG project

Census 2027: Snow-bound enumeration complete in J

Jammu Tawi, Oct 6 : Director of Census Operations, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma on Tuesday said the Census 2027 exercise was progres

Hanamkonda: Collector Directs Faster Medical Services at Govt Maternity Hospital

Hanamkonda district collector Chahat Bajpai directed officials to ensure prompt and quality medical services for pregnant women and new mothers a

Govt greenlit land for installation of mobile towers in border villages

Srinagar, Oct 6 : The Jammu and Kashmir government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday approved provision of land for installatio

New rural jobs framework notifies 375 activities

The ministry of rural development said the new schedule under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Gramin Act

Woman says dont come to Bangalore if you earn less than Rs 1 lakh a month, cites high rent and property prices

A Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate after claiming that people earning less than Rs 1 lakh a month should reconsider moving to the cit

Minister Inspects Monsoon Preparedness Works In Villivakkam

The minister inspected the construction of an Urban Primary Health Centre and later visited the Otteri Nullah, where a 500-metre retaining wall i

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Chief of Air Staff

New Delhi, Oct 6 : Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, an accomplished fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying experience on over 20 types of aircr

EQT, Emami, Balaji Wafers join a 5500 cr war

New Delhi | Mumbai: Swedish private equity firm EQT Partners, Emami Ltd and Balaji Wafers have joined the fray to acquire Crax snacks owner DFM F

Manufacturing sentiment improves in Q2

In the second quarter of FY27, India's manufacturing sentiment showed improvement as factories raised capacity utilization to 75.5%. According to

Decisive leadership secured peace, confidence in J

Union Cabinet passes resolution, praises Modis 25-year leadership, cites surgical strikes, Balakot air strikes, Op Sindoor New Delhi, Oct 06: The

Twenty-five years of leadership, an India transformed

Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in leadership reflect Indias transformation and its rising national ambitions

Omar rules out UCC in J

Questions action against Rohingyas Srinagar, Oct 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir government wou

IndusBridge raises Rs 2,000-crore fund for defence bets

IndusBridge Ventures has triumphantly raised Rs 2,000 crore, a remarkable achievement in the realm of private equity focused on defence. Co-found

Act against illegal resorts and homestays in tiger reserves: Ramalinga Reddy

Telanganas Breakfast Initiative for 2.7 Million Students Recognized as World

Telanganas Deputy Chief Minister highlights a unique breakfast initiative for 2.7 million students, aimed at improving health and education. Tela

India to widen services production index to include education, health and defence

The statistics ministry plans to expand the monthly Index of Services Production to cover education, healthcare, public administration and defenc

As India Inc wants staff to dress the part, uniforms become all the rage

India's B2B apparel market is experiencing significant growth, expanding to $2.1 billion in just five years. The demand for uniforms spans variou

The China-U.S. rapprochement

There is no G-2 yet in U.S.-China relations Washington and Beijing may manage their tensions, but their strategic competition remains entrenched

Milk price in Karnataka may go up by 8, but only after Legislative Council polls

The Cabinet is learnt to have discussed the proposal for a revision of fares in State-owned road transport corporations

Andhra Pradesh High Court Relief to MBBS Candidates in Phase-III Counselling

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed candidates who were allotted MBBS seats in the first and second phases of counselling to retain their p

Break the chain: On leprosy in India

India must focus on cutting transmission of leprosy

Drowning Deaths Overlooked Calamity In India, Says Safety Expert

Thummarukudy said the long-term indications from National Crime Records Bureau data suggest that drowning-related deaths have increased in India.

Population Census Completed in Snowbound Areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

The second phase of Indias first paperless census is complete in Jammu and Kashmirs snowbound areas, with remaining districts set for 2027. Popul

Five Left groups back call for October 10 protest against CEC in Delhi

R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits like Rock Me Tonight and You Are My Lady, has died at 70

Intoxicated woman rams bike at Kalinga Studio Square; two riders critically hurt

A busy stretch of Kalinga Studio Square turned chaotic after a car driven at high speed by a young woman slammed into a motorcycle from behind, l

Drone-dropping module busted in Jammu, 4 arrested

Jammu Tawi, Oct 06: Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a suspected Pakistan-backed drone-dropping module in the Arnia sector and arrested four

Manne Krishank Approaches HC Apprehending His Arrest, Court Directs Police to Follow Procedure

He was produced before a court in Secunderabad for judicial remand which granted him bail, police said.

ECI Files Affidavit Stating That Khairatabad Bye Election Wont Be Conducted Till Disposal of Election Petition

Poll panel tells Telangana High Court it will await disposal of petition challenging 2023 result

20-year-old legislative privilege reference closed as infructuous

The reference arose from the Tamil Nadu assembly's November 7, 2003, resolution, sentencing journalists associated with The Hindu to 15 days' sim

Modi calls for global rules on emerging tech and AI

During a recent meeting with GSMA Board members, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the significance of establishing global standards for emer

Record-Breaking Pilgrimage: Char Dham Yatra Sees Over 5.6 Million Visitors in 2023

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has set a new record with over 5.6 million pilgrims in 2023, showcasing the regions growing religious tourism.

Thiruneermalai Drowning Incident Is wake-Up Call

Chennais southern suburbs, surrounded by water bodies, need water safety policy

Delhi traffic advisory issued for Oct 7 BJP event marking PM Modi's 25 years in public life: Check routes to avoid, restrictions and other details

Traffic restrictions will be implemented on key roads in Delhi from 5 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. The restrictions are due to a BJP programme markin

Incomplete civic works hit monsoon readiness in some areas across Chennai

Deputy Mayor says alternative monsoon preparedness measures have been proposed in many areas, such as Besant Road, Ganesapuram, Perungudi, and Sh

Volunteers getting notices from two police forces: CJP

Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that BJP is planning 'violence' during CJP protest in New Delhi on Oct 10.

Brahmagiri Firing: 5 Arrested for Helping Prime Accused Flee

The police investigation into the October 4 shootout in Kalikabadi village under Brahmagiri police limits has intensified. On Tuesday, Brahmagiri

Vellore police hands over missing phones to owners

The cybercrime team had been monitoring the missing mobile phone handsets through their IMEI number at periodical intervals

Hyderabad: Reels Craze Sparks Marital Tragedies

Psychologist Dr Sripooja said reels culture is sowing discord in marriages, stressing that couples must adopt open mindsets and avoid taking thin

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund and new authority to plan transport and logistics

The Indian government has approved a 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises. Additionally, an Integrated T

BJP Leader Ashok Vajpayee Criticizes Oppositions Protests Over SIRO Issues

BJPs Ashok Vajpayee condemns opposition protests, claiming they undermine constitutional institutions and parliamentary decorum. BJP Leader Ashok

CM Samrat Choudhary directs officials to submit detailed report on flood damage in Bihar

He instructed that the Disaster Management Department must obtain assessments of flood damage and rehabilitation costs from all relevant departme

Farmers say no to early sugarcane crushing, demand compensation and higher sugar, ethanol prices first

Farmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. They demand compensation fo

Eight Persons Allege Rs. 50 Lakh Visa Fraud, Seek Inquiry

The complainants sought an inquiry into the alleged fraud and requested the police to help recover their money and passports.

RPF, Nemili police seize 16 kg of ganja in separate cases; four persons held

The drug peddlers were allegedly selling small quantities of ganja at public places in surrounding villages near Nemili and Arakkonam towns

Maharashtra CEO suggested changes to SIR form to ease voter stress, BLO load; ECI ignored

Concerns were raised by the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra about the complexities surrounding the enumeration form requirements and logic

Burglars decamp with 30 sovereigns of gold, 5 lakh in Ranipet

The rear door of the house was also damaged

CS assesses revised Climate Action Plan

Calls for time-bound departmental action up to 2030 Srinagar, Oct 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to assess the revised

West Indies Captain Acknowledges Batting Flaws After Defeat to India

West Indies captain Shai Hope reflects on batting issues following an 8-wicket loss to India in the T20 series opener in Lucknow. West Indies Cap

T.N. records highest Southwest monsoon temperatures in the last nine years

An analysis by the Regional Meteorological Centre found that the State registered a mean temperature of 29.45C between June and September this ye

Pedestrians Left at Mercy of Traffic as Motorists Disregard Zebra Crossings and Signals Across Hyderabad

The same annual report recorded 837 pedestrian road accidents, in which 105 pedestrians died and 788 were injured.

UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure

Jonathan Powell, Britain

Nims Sets Up 24/7 Helpline For Patient Referrals And Admissions

Nims medical superintendent Dr Nimma Satyanarayana said the hospital administration would remain available for patient care, welfare and coordina

Rahul, Priyankas detention: MP Congress protests outside EC office in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Election Commissions office h

Delhi protest: Cops caught on hop as Gandhis sit-in despite heavy presence

Amid a heavy security deployment, Congress leaders Gandhi, Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge led the march alongside Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Y

HC Allows VHDCPL to Continue Hyperscale AI Data Centre Project

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Challa Gunaranjan passed the interim order while hearing the matter on Tuesday.

Smart Cities Mission initiated by PM Modi transforming urban development across India: Arunachal CM Khandu

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 7 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said that the Smart Cities Mission, launched by Prime Mini

Three Iranians on trial in Britain for 'spying' on scribes critical of Tehran

Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 57, have each denied two charges under Britain's National Secu

India and Norway Discuss Strengthening Green Strategic Partnership

India and Norway explore ways to enhance their Green Strategic Partnership and boost trade relations during a recent meeting in New Delhi. India

HC Told Proceedings to Open Rowdy Sheets Against TD Office Attackers Revoked

A single judge bench headed by Justice K. Maheswara Rao heard a batch of petitions filed by B. Murali Krishna and others challenging the proceedi

Youth Shot Dead in Anugola

A youth was shot dead on Tuesday at Nima Chhak in Bantala village under Bantala police station limits in Anugola district, with the assailant fle

Passengers Demand Restoration of Discontinued Trains

The MMTS services, which used to be around 121 before the lockdown, are presently operating 88 services.

CBI files FIR, searches sites linked to Bhagwant Mann campers; ED summons CM's bro-in-law

CBI action follows high court order on 'graft' around Punjab CMO; ED summons Amardeep Grewal on Friday after he seeks adjournment.

Indias fight fades as Uruguay nets six

The visitors show their might in the second half after Thapa makes it 1-1 in the 22nd minute; the host struggles to maintain its defensive discip

Dipke Claims Police Pressure On CJP Activists

Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke claimed that the Chandrapur police had served notices to CJP activists, asking them not to participa

Hubris of a failing govt: Telangana CM on arrest of Congress leaders

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the unlawful detention and arrest of the Le