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Excitement Builds as Bandhavgarh National Park Reopens for Safari Season

Bandhavgarh National Park welcomes tourists for the new safari season, with visitors eager to explore its rich biodiversity and wildlife. Excitem

Delhi-Hyderabad train kills 195 sheep, shepherd claims 375

Hyderabad: The Dakshin Express, travelling from Delhi to Hyderabad, ran over at least 195 sheep on September 29, which strayed onto railway track

Indian oil refiners change tactics, hire tankers to sail through Hormuz

Refiners are shifting from relying on Gulf producers and traders to transport crude through Hormuz, seeking to reduce the premium paid for cost-a

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India's manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1 in September, hits 7-month high

The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from 52.8 in August as new orders grew at their fastest pace since February, while exports and output also

Delhi Police File FIR Over Fake Disability Certificates in Nursery Admissions

Delhi Police have registered an FIR regarding the submission of fake disability certificates for nursery admissions under the CWSN category. Delh

Sengols controversial narrative finds place in NCERT textbook

Anarock Property Consultants files papers for 1,000-crore IPO

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 550 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of up to 450 crore

Arrest Made in Delhi Gym Trainer Murder Case

Delhi police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a gym trainer, who was shot dead in Aaya Nagar on September 14. Arrest Made in Delhi Gym Tr

Who is Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot hailed as hero after flydubai attack?

Smit Machchhar was the captain of flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when a violent confrontation broke out i

Bhadrak Administration Shuts 131 Schools Across Four Blocks Amid Severe Waterlogging

The Bhadrak district administration has ordered the immediate closure of 131 schools across four blocks today, prioritising student safety amidst

President Murmu, PM Modi praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving Israel-bound flight from crash

Captain Smit Machchhar saved the lives of 174 people when the co-pilot attempted to crash a Dubai flight

Tamil Nadu By-Election: TVK and Allies to Hold Joint Rally in Madurantakam, CM Vijay to Skip Event

Tamil Nadus TVK and allies prepare for a joint rally in Madurantakam ahead of the assembly by-elections, as CM Vijay opts out. Tamil Nadu By-Elec

Naman Pink Circle Meet Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Ahead of Pink October

Awareness, Musical Housie and Entertaining Activities Create a Lively Atmosphere at Naman Breast and Cancer Clinics Pink Circle Meet Surat (Gujar

BRIEF-Hungary's MOL gets approval to continue negotiation on the purchase of NIS firm

MOL Magyar Olaj es Gazipari Nyrt says in a statement: Source text: [https://www.bse.hu/newkibdata/129542647/MOL_ofac%20extension_20261001_eng.pdf

Adani Energy Solutions gains 5.5%; extends winning streak to 3rd session

Over the previous three sessions, Adani Energy Solutions shares have gained more than 7 per cent, compared with a nearly 1 per cent decline in th

Trump calls Iraq war a

Washington: The US military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fi

Silver Price Today: MCX Rates Fall on October 1; Retail Silver Near 2.402.45 Lakh Per Kg

Silver prices showed mixed trends across different markets on October 1, 2026, with domestic futures trading lower in early indications while phy

WhatsApp changes for parents: New controls let you track teen group activity, manage privacy settings & limit Meta AI, without seeing chats

WhatsApp web: WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenagers, giving parents more control over privacy settings, group activity

Nifty IT defies market weakness, rises 2%; Mphasis, Coforge, TCS lead

The Nifty IT index advanced 2.1 per cent during intra-day deals, with nine out of ten constituent stocks of the index trading in the green.

Prince Noble and Manu Francis Clinch Historic Silver in Men

In a landmark moment for Indian sailing, the dynamic duo of Prince Noble and Manu Francis etched their names in history by clinching the silver m

Tennis-Alcaraz says five sets key to Grand Slam legacy, urges calendar reforms instead

Carlos Alcaraz said Grand Slam tournaments should remain

HDFC Bank shares rise over 1% as lender announces leadership changes

The stock touched an intraday high of 718.55 after opening nearly flat at 708.40, compared with its previous close of 708.70

Gauhar Khan Questions Amrapali Dubeys Double Standards on Bigg Boss 20

Gauhar Khan criticizes Amrapali Dubeys inconsistent reactions in Bigg Boss 20, highlighting her double standards towards contestants. Gauhar Khan

Krishna on stage: How technology is transforming mythological theatre in Hyderabad

As Rajadhiraaj Yatra brings Krishnas story to Hyderabad, traditional theatre practitioners and contemporary productions reveal how technology is

Two Siblings Electrocuted In Ramanathapuram Village

Two siblings were electrocuted at Achankulam village near Abiramam in Ramanathapuram district on Wednesday.

Shiva Rajkumar Thrilled With Special Roles

Jailer 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on October 15.

45 duped of Rs 16 crore in chit fund scam in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Private chit fund operators duped as many as 45 investors of Rs 16 crore in Cyberabad Police limits since April 2024. The complainant,

83 Kg Ganja Seized From Ambulance In Jharkhand, Four Arrested

Contraband Allegedly Smuggled From Odisha For Delivery In Ranchi

We see India as global leader, want to build stable economic ties, says Polish Minister (IANS Exclusive)

Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Poland wants India and the European Union to become much closer trade partners, with Warsaw viewing New De

US questions Most-Favoured-Nation cornerstone of global trade

Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) The United States has challenged one of the foundational principles of the global trading system, arguing

Tripura launches month-long breast cancer awareness campaign

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 1 (IANS) Tripura on Thursday launched a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to promote breast health, early

Who Is Going to Save You?: Smit Machchhars Old Words Resurface After Flydubai Stabbing

An old conversation involving Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has resurfaced following the dramatic Flydubai flight incident in which he was stabbed

Latest cricket laws seek to give fielding side greater reward, says MCC

Maintaining a fair balance between bat and ball remains crucial to cricket, MCC Head of Cricket Fraser Stewart said on Wednesday, pointing to cha

Stone-Pelting Clash Between Youth Congress, SFI In Kerala; 160 Booked

Several Injured As Youth Congress, SFI Workers Clash During March Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

UP Police SI recruitment 2025: HC stays appointment letters over answer key changes

A major development has emerged in the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector recruitment 2025 case. The Allahabad High Court has stayed the issuance

Dry and Pleasant Weather in Delhi, Nights to Get Cooler; Air Quality Remains Moderate

Delhi experiences dry weather with rising daytime temperatures, while nights are expected to cool down. Air quality remains moderate. Dry and Ple

Motor racing-Alonso says 5-minute chat sealed F1 future beyond 46th birthday

Fernando Alonso said extending his Aston Martin contract followed a five-minute

Meet the seventh-grader who found psyllium could remove 93.3% of microplastics in 60 minutes

Who at ECI Ordered to Make That change: Rahul Questions Form 6 Change

In a post on X, Gandhi asked who within the poll panel ordered the alteration to Form 6 and who approved it

Iran indicates it has received official response to latest ceasefire offer

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the agreement must be based on a win-win strategy

Soujanya case: K'taka SIT to begin fresh probe in Mangaluru from today

Digital Desk | Mangaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Karnataka government to reinvestigate the alleged

Ten VC firms, 16 start-ups and one question about building businesses in India

New Delhi [India], October 1: How does a start-up persuade customers to believe in a new business? That question runs through Nobody Believes You

South Carolina family permanently protects 2,000-acre farm from development in historic deal

Russia says it struck vessel used to transport military cargo at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port

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Algoura Helps Businesses Put Routine Tasks on Autopilot With AI Automation

New Delhi [India], September 30: Founded by Arihant Chhajer and Khushi Jain, the AI automation company designs, builds and manages AI systems tha

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives lethal execution attempt

Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, survived Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late

Voices against electoral 'capture' getting louder': Congress targets EC over SIR

Asian Games 2026: Indian women's team loses 1-2 to Hong Kong, signs off with bronze medal

Indian women's squash team faced a challenging semifinal against Hong Kong, ending their campaign with a bronze medal. Anahat Singh lost a grippi

Tamil Nadu Police Warns Public Against Online Fraud Schemes

Tamil Nadus Cyber Crime Wing advises vigilance against online scams, including fake lotteries and instant loan apps. Tamil Nadu Police Warns Publ

Revanth Reddy Congratulates Sandy Reddy on Becoming Sydney Council Mayor

Hailing from Mallareddygudem in Mominpet mandal of Vikarabad district, Sandy Reddy will serve as mayor till September 2028

Soon after SIR, Odishas Chief Electoral Officer applies for voluntary retirement

Odishas Chief Electoral Officer R. S. Gopalan was quoted as saying that his application for VRS was on the grounds of personal reasons and has no

Indias manufacturing PMI rises to seven-month high of 55.1 in September

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India's manufacturing sector growth picked up in September with stronger new orders and output helping the

Asian Games: Nitesh storms into Greco-Roman final to end 64-year wait, Mansi in bronze fight

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 1 (IANS) Nitesh Siwach stormed into the final of the Greco-Roman 97kg after a stellar 9-0 technical superiority win ov

EAM Jaishankar hails Capt Smit Machchhar's 'extraordinary courage' for foiling mid-air attack

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordin

Gurugram Man Allegedly Cheats Italian Woman Of 1,000 Euros

Woman Alleges Man Posed As Potential Groom, Took Money And Cut Off Contact

Final Phase of Special Intensive Voter List Revision Begins in Jharkhand

The final phase of the voter list revision in Jharkhand has commenced, with officials visiting homes to collect eligibility documents from 63 lak

Asiad 2026: Nitesh Siwach targets Greco-Roman gold, Mansi eyes bronze

Nitesh Siwach is now just one win away from giving India its first-ever Asian Games gold in Greco-Roman wrestling as he powered into the men's 97

Chennai: Steps For Womens Safety, Gender Justice Discussed At GCC Event

The Greater Chennai Corporation organised the 'Womens Safety and Gender Justice Conference 2026', bringing together womens rights activists, stud

Active vs passive funds: 88% success in large-caps but only 26% over 10 yrs

Across the broader equity universe, more than 50% of active funds outperformed their passive counterparts over the one-, three-and five-year peri

Execution of woman in U.S. reportedly fails, death row convict taken to hospital

Reporters said Christa Pike was still breathing and audibly snoring after being given lethal injection; she would be the first woman to die by le

Asiad 2026: India's Manu Francis, Kurisinkal Noble bag men's skiff silver

The Indian pair of Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble bagged the silver medal in the men's skiff opening race 9 of the Asian Games sailing competi

Centre approves Rs 93.94-crore project to redevelop Maharaja Ajj Sarovar in Punjabs Kharar

The project approval follows several rounds of consultations between the Punjab government and the Centre

FOREX-Dollar scales three-month peak on yields boost

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Poland Seeks Enhanced Defense and Space Cooperation with India

Poland aims to boost defense and space collaboration with India, doubling investments and fostering new business partnerships. Poland Seeks Enhan

CM Shivakumar appeals to party leaders to report bulk Form 7 applications

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to Congress booth-level agents (BLAs), party

Mahesh Babu praises Fahadh Faasil

Hyderabad: Commending actor Fahadh Faasil for his fine work in director Shashank Yeletis upcoming fantasy entertainer Dont Trouble The Trouble, T

Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp: Is International Retirement Next?

In a turn of events that has sent shockwaves through world football, Cristiano Ronaldo has abruptly left the Portugal national team camp in Copen

Super Intelligence and Trumps AI Accord with Big Tech leaders | Explained

While the optics were grand, very little has changed in terms of how AI giants will be left to regulate themselves

Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race

US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's

IIT GATE 2027 Registration Deadline Extended: Key Details and Application Process

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has extended the registration deadline for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027

Yes Bank shares edge higher as twin disclosures signal 621 crore inflow

Sell-side pressure remains slightly dominant, with 52.88 per cent of orders on the sell side against 47.12% on the buy side

Modi, Trump hail Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have praised Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar after he was allegedly stabb

UPI Transactions Surge by 23% in September, Exceeding

UPI transactions in India rose 23% in September, reaching over 29 lakh crore, highlighting a significant growth in digital payments. UPI Transact

Bajaj Auto, M&M, Hero Moto skid up to 6%; here's why auto stocks are down

Nifty Auto index decline 3 per cent to 25,507, hitting an over four month low on the National Stock Exchange in Thursday's intraday deal.

Asiad 2026: India's women's squash team finishes with bronze medal

Tanvi Khanna scripted a stirring fightback but Anahat Singh's opening-match loss proved crucial as the Indian women's squash team signed off with

NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key released at nbe.edu.in; check steps to download and other key details

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will release the NEET PG 2026 scorecard on October 1, 2026. Candidates can download their

Who at EC ordered TCS to make 'illegal' change in Form 6, asks Rahul Gandhi

Raising concerns over recent changes made to the online voter registration process, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from bot

India factory activity rebounds sharply in September as demand revives, PMI hits 7-month high

India's manufacturing sector rebounded in September after a three-month slowdown, driven by strong demand for various products. The HSBC India Ma

Turkey's main stock index enters bear market, posts worst month since 2008

Turkey's main share index entered a bear

Tamil Nadu bypolls: Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituency profiles, candidates, key facts

Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for bypolls on October 6, 2026, following the resignation of AIA

MP: HC relief for Mahakumbh fame woman in date of birth dispute

Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a young woman who made headlines during the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj by quashing t

Devguru Brihaspati Temple: A Spiritual Haven in Nainitals Hills

Nestled in Nainital, Devguru Brihaspati Temple attracts devotees seeking peace and spiritual fulfillment amid stunning natural beauty. Devguru Br

Anup Kumar Saha to be next MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank; RBI clears appointment

Anup Saha, who joined the bank in January 2026, is currently Whole-time Director (Executive Director) of Kotak Mahindra Bank. He has overseen the

India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand: PMI

New orders rose at the fastest pace since February, driven by stronger demand for electronic, food, pharmaceutical and textile products, the surv

Tel Aviv flight 'hijack' scare: PM Modi speaks to hero pilot Smit Machchhar's family

Meet Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's first female prime minister

El Mansouri is the third woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world after Najla Bouden's tenure in Tunisia from October 2021 to August 20

Excise Officials Seize 365 Kg Ganja worth Rs. 1.82 Cr in Khammam

As many as 365 kg of ganja worth a total of Rs. 1.82 crore was seized and four people were arrested: Officials

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring resigns as Punjab Congress chief ahead of 2027 polls: Who could replace him?

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned from his post amid months of factional differences within the state unit, par