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Bastar Enters New Era: 11 Veteran IAS Officers Tour Once-Turbulent Region

DC Edit | Farewell, Natsamrat

Actors intense performances and social work leave an enduring legacy in Hindi and Marathi cinema

Cancer medicine prices may drop 70 per cent as government plans trade margin cap

Prices of several anti-cancer medicines may fall by up to 70 per cent as the government moves to cap trade margins at 30 per cent of the Maximum

BRS Plans Protest On Oct. 14, Demands Bonus For Singareni Workers

BRS will hold a Singareni Karmikula Garjana at Ramagundam on October 14, demanding a higher profit share and other benefits for SCCL workers.

YSRC MLC Alleges Irregularities in Nellore Corporation

The MLC alleged that house-plan approvals were taking two to three months despite assurances of 24-hour approvals.

Congress Holds Protest in Udaipur Against SIR, Clashes with Police

Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Congress held a protest march in Udaipur on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elec

Lukewarm Response To Nandyal Liquor Shop Licences

Only 19 applications were received for 27 liquor shops in Nandyal, with 16 found eligible after scrutiny and 11 shops receiving no applications.

Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes

Tankers face growing risks of attacks and intimidation while navigating the Strait of Hormuz after Iran warned regional countries against opening

CM Chandrababu Naidu Seeks PMs Financial Aid for Godavari Pushkaram Projects

GodavariCauvery link essential for water security and progress of southern states: CM

There is neither Eastern Nagalim nor Western Nagalim; there is only Nagalim: NSCN-IM

In July this year there were claims that the outfit had suffered a split. The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) Eastern Flank has decl

Salem Mayor claims DMK councillors tried to attack him

Karnataka CM should clarify sting operation claims: BYV

Car Reduced To Ashes After Collision Against Fuel Dispenser In Bengaluru

A high-end car caught fire after allegedly colliding with a fuel dispenser at a petrol bunk on Bengaluru-Hosur Road, with the driver taken into c

Supreme Court asks Centre to frame statutory rules for pharma marketing

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine statutory regulations on pharmaceutical marketing, including gifts

Keralam rolls out NoRKA Returnee ID Card for NoRKS

Germanys New Ambassador Meets Indian Defense Secretary to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Germanys ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, meets with Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to enhance defense cooperation. Germanys New Ambassad

Jhadol SHO Budhram Bishnoi Dies in Road Accident

Udaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Jhadol police station SHO Budhram Bishnoi died in a road accident in Jodhpur district late Wednesday night. T

Citi helps Indian companies raise nearly $16 billion so far in 2026

Citi has helped Indian companies raise nearly $16 billion through debt and equity markets in 2026 and advised on M&A transactions worth over $36

Telangana Govt to Conduct Survey of Unemployed Rural Youth

The Telangana government would undertake a survey of unemployed youth aged between 18 and 35 years in rural areas for the first time to create a

Nikhil questions adequacy of 2,500 relief for drought-hit farmers

India Signs Joint Ministerial Statement To Address Excess Capacity in Key Sectors

It also aims at ending the use of non-market policies and practices that distort markets and perpetuate structural excess capacity and production

No more input tax credit block for companies buying insurance cover

ITC will also be allowed when businesses buy and resell certain services in the same line of business. This includes restaurant and catering serv

Congress stages protest in Kalaburagi over detention of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

In 2006, an investor put $1,000 into Costco; 20 years later, the stake had grown to about $31,240 with dividends reinvested

A $1,000 Costco investment made 20 years ago would have grown to about $31,240 with dividends reinvested. The return shows the power of long-term

Swimmer from Keralams Palakkad bags seven medals for CISF at national police aquatic meet

Amridhesh U. won five gold, a silver and a bronze in the competition; he also set a new record in the 50-metre freestyle with a time of 23.80 sec

NAACs new accreditation framework to prioritise outcomes over inputs

Institutions will have to demonstrate tangible outcomes, such as commercially relevant patents and the number of skilled students produced, rathe

DRM inspects passenger amenities, railway infrastructure at Ichchapuram and Palasa

Yumnam Khemchand Singh calls on Amit Shah, apprises him of measures taken by Manipur govt for restoring peace

More than 60,000 people have been displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023. The violen

Contraflow bus lanes, pick-ups and drops at office premises suggested at mobility symposium

Seismic analysis reveals ancient traces of mantle flow beneath the Pacific

Seismic data captured by ocean-bottom instruments have revealed

Sea surface temperatures suggest El Ni

Sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October

GM University researcher named among worlds top 2% of scientists

SIR: Dhruv Rathee, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke join Peoples Tribunal in Bengaluru

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee participated in the peoples tribunal on the SIR of electoral rolls in Bengaluru.

Indian carriers cancel Riyadh flights

Three persons were killed and 36 others were injured following attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports on Wednesday. Several explosions were heard in

PepsiCo cuts forecast, deepens cost cuts as North America recovery lags

PepsiCo cuts its 2026 core earnings forecast and plans deeper cost reductions as weak North American demand and margin pressure delay its turnaro

Opposition Protests Against Alleged Vote Theft Continue at Rajghat, Led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

Opposition leaders rally at Rajghat, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged electoral irregularities. Oppositi

GST Council meeting: Businesses can now get 90% of claimed refunds in 13 days

The Finance Ministry said the time for acknowledging a refund claim will be cut to 10 days from 15

Man arrested for allegedly cheating company of 2.6 crore on promise of procuring foreign-made car

On October 5, the accused, Fernandes, arrived at Mumbai airport from Qatar, where he was detained by airport authorities and handed over to the l

Bombay Sport Exchange: Every sport can't be the next IPL - Part 2

In this episode of Bombay Sport Exchange, Times Internet's Head of Content (Sports) K Shriniwas Rao speaks to sports lawyers Aahna Mehrotra and R

Gold Statue Depicting Trump Unveiled In Strasbourg

Watch | A gold statue depicting US President Donald Trump naked has been unveiled near the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, FranceCrea

Trump Points Out Hecklers At Texas Rally

US President Donald Trump pointed out hecklers at his Texas rally, alleging they were paid protesters as several demonstrators were removed from

STRIKE LA, SAN DIEGO HARD!: Trump Again WANTS Iran To Attack U.S. Cities In Shock Texas Speech

Donald Trump warned at a Texas rally that any hostile missile strike reaching major U.S. cities such as San Diego or Los Angeles would trigger de

International Criminal Court judges say Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

The International Criminal Court has ruled that Rodrigo Duterte is competent to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity, with proceedings

Traffic restrictions on Basava Nagar Main Road from October 10

133 Persons Found Ineligible for Final Electoral Roll: ASR Collector

Officials verify electoral entries as final roll is set for publication on October 16

Four real estate owners arrested for cheating in Salem

Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion

This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.

Collector reviews monsoon preparedness in Kallakurichi

'Is Ambani the real boss of India?': Musk questions Starlink licence delay

Elon Musk questioned why Starlink still lacks an India licence despite five years of compliance, asking: Is Ambani the real boss of India?

Calicut varsity authorities exploring legal options on HC order

The order comes in response to a petition opposing the decision to create a separate union to bring all research scholars across affiliated colle

Drop Nandini milk price hike proposal, Mysuru hoteliers urge CM

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka of misconduct with policewomen

Ruling party alleges that anarchy is being spread in Delhi under Rahul Gandhis leadership, claims no common citizen or representation of the gene

Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India's Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

New Delhi [India], October 8: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today annou

Watch: Why is the RBI raising interest rates? | Business Matters

The RBI has raised its benchmark repo rate as high crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and rising inflation put pressure on the Indian economy. H

Home Ministrys Security Clearance Pending for Satellite Communication Companies in India

The Home Ministrys security clearance is awaited for satellite communication services in India, as companies prepare to launch operations. Home M

Confident of hitting $1 trn exports target in FY27, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India's export target is achievable despite subdued global trade growth, citing strong domestic businesses, M

Absence of AI in equities will become India's strength in a year, mkts to start attracting flows: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran indicated that India's absence of AI focus might become an advantage. He believes that if the AI boom

Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%

Move could cut MRPs by up to 70%, save patients 2,500 crore annually; comes amid SC scrutiny of high mark-ups

GST Council scraps arrest powers, raises prosecution to Rs 5 cr

New Delhi: The GST Council on Thursday, October 8, approved scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers and raised the threshold to launch prosec

Life insurance NBP jumps 21% in September; non-life premium up 6%

LIC and private life insurers drive strong new business premium growth, while general and health insurers lift non-life premiums despite a sharp

Susan Dell philanthropy goes beyond Trump Accounts: How The Dell foundation used $78 million to rebuild 3,740 Texas homes and fight homelessness in Austin

Susan Dells along with her husband, Michael Dell, she has supported major housing and disaster-recovery efforts in Texas. From contributing $42 m

Cargo traffic handled by major ports rises 8% in Apr-Sep 2026

The data show that the overall growth in major port traffic was supported by higher container, POL, iron ore and coal volumes, even as two ports

Shah Rukh Khan mourns Nana Patekars death with heartfelt note: He loved me and I loved him back

Shah Rukh Khan remembered his first meeting with Nana Patekar and the carrom games they played together as he mourned the veteran actors loss. Wi

Alia Bhatt enjoys private Mallorca getaway with Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and friends; checks into a luxury residence

Alia Bhatt recently took some time away from her busy professional schedule for a getaway to Mallorca with close friend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and

Is Janhvi Kapoor the next Bollywood star to enter the beauty industry? Her latest post sparks speculation; watch

Janhvi Kapoor has sparked speculation about a possible entry into the beauty industry after sharing a recent post focused on makeup and beauty. T

Kamal Haasan mourns the demise of Nana Patekar; calls him an extraordinary artist and an even greater human being

Kamal Haasan has paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar following his demise on Thursday, October 8. Remembering the late actor as both a rem

Umar Khalid wins 2026 Human Rights Defenders at Risk award

Incarcerated for six years and counting, activist and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) PhD student Umar Khalid has won the 2026 Award for Human

Delhi Police ramp up perception campaign, identifies 500 people, 200 social media channels ahead of October 10 protest

After the July protest, police step up a cyber warfare strategy to counter online narratives and circulate videos of injured personnel and allege

Jyotiraditya Scindia Chairs Ministerial Programme at IMC 2026, Highlights Global Digital Inclusion

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired the high-level Ministerial Progra

Organ harvested from brain-dead man in Salem

Vadamalayan Hospital launches advanced surgical robot in Madurai

Alleged violation of food safety norms: eatery in Keralams Kozhikode fined 1 lakh

The establishment manufactures fried snacks and supplies them to hotels, bakeries, and cool bars in the city and surrounding areas

They tried to mischaracterise it: Hegseth calls out fake Media over USS Lincoln Iran war crisis

They tried to mischaracterise it: Hegseth calls out fake Media over USS Lincoln Iran war crisis

Rajasthan Election Commission to Host Orientation for Candidates Ahead of Panchayat Elections

The Rajasthan Election Commission is organizing candidate orientation programs to ensure proper understanding of the election process ahead of th

Depositors unlikely to see immediate benefit from rate hike: CS Setty

If credit growth continues at this pace, banks will eventually have to consider increasing deposit rates, says SBI Chairman

BIS holds capacity building programme for WRD engineers

A press release said about 50 officials from various WRD offices and divisions associated with water resources, irrigation, groundwater, quality

Police arrest a drug peddler who pretended to be a journalist

DLSA Secretary calls for wider student awareness on Dowry Prohibition Act

Addressing a gathering, M.S. Bharathi explains the provisions, penalties and safeguards enshrined under the Act; says treating marriages as finan

After speculation over political appointees, government to send senior career officer to Kathmandu

MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalelas name forwarded, reflects change of thinking in South Block

Tamil Nadu government relaxes domicile clause for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram scheme

Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack

Airline executives said aviation safety standards remain high after a flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with an axe and attempted

Munir overrules Pak PM, to deploy more military assets to Riyadh under Mecca pact

Pakistan's defence forces chief Asim Munir has confirmed plans to deploy additional troops to Saudi Arabia. This deployment comes despite the cou

Cancer drug prices to drop as govt caps trade margin at 30pc

The Indian government has decided to cap trade margins on all non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent of their maximum retail price. This

ISRO, IIG Conduct Space Science Outreach Programme in Port Blair

Over 200 students and faculty attend two-day programme on space science and technology

JOSH team introduced in Thoothukudi to intensify TB awareness and prevention activities

Chennai Night Run to promote fitness and womens safety

The run will start at 7 p.m. from Island Grounds and will include two categories: 10K timed run and 4K family run. The fastest runners will be aw

Karnatakas pending dues: Good news after talks with Finance Minister, says Shivakumar

Fuel surcharges to pinch festive season flyers as ATF costs rise

Air India Group, Akasa Air announce revised levies from October 9; IndiGo raised charges earlier this week

ExxonMobil's own scientists doubted climate fixes the company hyped

Court filings reveal new details about Exxon's decades of internal climate deliberations.

India vs West Indies: A Look at Team Indias T20 Record in Ranchi Ahead of the Second Match

Team India aims to extend their lead in the T20 series against West Indies, with a strong record in Ranchi. India vs West Indies: A Look at Team