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17 injured as mini-bus rolls into ditch in Udhampur

Jammu Tawi, Oct 15: At least 17 passengers were injured after a matador rolled into a ditch at Dhalpar in Udhampur district on Thursday, official

States sue OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot hurting children

Harrisburg: At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the companys popular chatbot model violated state consum

EC orders special summary revision of electoral rolls after SIR

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday, October 15, ordered an annual special summary revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and

Colleges told to ensure drug-free campuses

2 cr. collected in fines for traffic violations through special camps

Cabinet nod for raising annual family income limit for financial assistance from CMDRF

Gajuwaka residents in Vizag seek basic civic amenities amid development push

Ahead of local body elections, people from various localities in the zone raise issues like poor roads, water-logging during rains and pollution

Man gets 47 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram

Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme

Polytechnic Faculty Seek Longer Bathukamma, Dasara Break

The issue has prompted faculty representations to the authorities, with lecturers arguing that the states major festivals deserve consideration w

Centuries-Old Saris Preserved By Families

The seminar drew attention to the technical complexity and labour involved in traditional textile-making: Reports

Nirav Modi Aide Denied Bail In PNB Fraud Case

A Mumbai CBI court rejected Sandeep Mistrys bail plea in the PNB fraud case, citing flight risk, alleged evidence destruction and the possibility

90,000 devotees throng Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple on fifth day of Dasara celebrations

Special rituals performed and haratis offered to the presiding deities atop Indrakeeladri; deities taken out in a grand procession along the Kris

Rescue Operation Underway for 9-Year-Old Trapped in Deep Borewell in Rajasthan

A rescue operation is ongoing for a 9-year-old boy trapped in a 1,050-foot borewell in Lohawat, Rajasthan. Efforts continue to save him. Rescue O

JLR Unveils Modern Luxury Sales And Service

Located in Ambattur Industrial Estate, the facility showcases the complete model line-up of the Range Rover, Defender and Discovery brands, along

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Praise Youth Wings Over SIR Protests

Party sources said the leadership thanked the organisations for their participation in recent protests and encouraged them to continue raising is

DDA to Conduct Draw for Dwarka Golf Course Lifetime Membership on October 16

The DDA will hold a draw for lifetime memberships at Dwarka Golf Course on October 16, offering slots for both government and non-government appl

Northeast Monsoon Begins in South India as Odisha Prepares for Gradual Winter Chill

The Southwest Monsoon has fully withdrawn from India and all districts of Odisha on October 15. Northeast Monsoon begins in South India, with sta

Stakeholders sensitised to food safety norms, licensing

A.P. Food Processing Industries Federation, A.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation organises stakeholder interaction programme under Ref

Netanyahus rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected

Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a strategic failure in Gaza, where he said Hamas is still the sovereign... armed, arming itself, and milita

Niti Aayog Asks Telangana To Verify And Approve Data Centres

NITI Aayog has urged Telangana to verify power, water, land and connectivity readiness before approving data-centre projects, linking incentives

Telangana And TN Have Complementary Strengths, Says Minister Sridhar Babu

The Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 will be held from December 7 to 9 at Bharat Future City in Hyderabad.

AIIEA condemns CCEA decision to offload majority stake in IDBI Bank

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of CJP's proposed Tiranga march on Oct 16: Check routes to avoid

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a proposed gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place on October 16, warning commut

Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that a strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major

From Ambani to Zelenskyy, Musk mixes business with politics

Elon Musk is increasingly acting as an influential figure in global politics and domestic affairs. His recent remarks about Ukrainian President V

Datanomics: Delhi Metro's restrictions hit a 10-year high in 2026

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, amid a rise in protest-related

Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman and Infant in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Investigation

A pregnant woman and her infant died in Gurez, prompting an investigation into the involved doctor amid claims of delayed medical care. Tragic De

Karimnagar: Children Stage Protest Against Dumping Yard

They appealed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to take steps to shift the dumping yard to another place immediately.

Aadhaar Enrolment, Biometric Update Services To Be Available At MEO Offices, Junior Colleges During Dasara Holidays

Telangana officials have been asked to organise Aadhaar camps during Dasara holidays to help students complete enrolment and mandatory biometric

Manipur BJP MLA urges Congress MP Bimol Akoijam to clear sexual harassment allegations in court

Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University over allegations of sexual harassment. Supporters in Manipur are protesting aga

CJP Tiranga March: Delhi Police Allows Select Group, Urges Public to Stay Away

Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is already in force in the area to maintain peace and tranquillity and protect human

Odisha Police SI Exam Alert: 933 Posts, Written Test by Nov End

OUSSSC has restarted recruitment for 933 Odisha Police SI posts. Written exam likely by end of November after online update by Oct 29. Check late

In Delhi Murder Caught On CCTV, Police Flag 'Tihar Jail Rivalry', Arrest 4 Men

The victim, Shahid Hussain, a resident of Jamia Nagar, was released from jail earlier this week, police said.

Rainbow Paint Off The Roads, Flyovers In WB After Mishap

The locations were Gariahat Flyover in south Kolkata and a road at Shahid Bhagat Singh More in Asansol in Burdwan West.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on political resistance

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleges the Congress leaders objective was neither political resistance nor democratic dissent, but the legitim

CM Majhi Inaugurates Jindal Ferrous Rs 5,000-Crore Steel Plant In Jajpur

2.2 MTPA integrated facility expected to generate over 2,000 jobs; company ties up with Japans JFE Steel

Odisha to Launch Door-to-Door Survey for Upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body Elections

Starting October 26, Odisha will conduct a door-to-door survey for accurate voter lists ahead of the 2027 elections. Odisha to Launch Door-to-Doo

Womens Empowerment Key For Viksit Bharat, Say Union Ministers

Training will focus on product quality, packaging, branding, retail partnerships, and online sales: Reports

Kharge and Rahul hold meet to spur Congress youth spearhead

The meeting held at the partys Indira Bhawan headquarters was also attended by general secretary, (organisation) K. C. Venugopal, and party gener

Mumbai give CJP permission for

Mumbai: Mumbai police have granted permission to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to organise its Lehra Do Tiranga rally at Azad Maidan on Friday (Oct

APSRTC employees JAC seeks cancellation of tenders to operate 1,450 electric buses by private parties

Employees unions decide to wear black badges while attending duties across RTC depots on October 22, 23 and 26; JAC warns of intensifying stir if

At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen's govt. in latest Houthi attack

Another six people were wounded as Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the Saudi enemy

Apartment residents stage protest alleging denial of amenities by builder

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Railways, RTC, Airport Gear Up For Dasara Rush

Railways, TGSRTC and Hyderabad airport are preparing for a festive passenger surge with special trains, additional buses and travel advisories ah

Maintained complete integrity for IDBI privatisation: Dipam secy Chawla

DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla discusses the 52,878 crore IDBI Bank stake sale, Fairfax's RBI clearance, disinvestment plans, capital receipts an

Mixing baking soda with vinegar for cleaning? Know how it works, where to use it and precautions to follow

Combining baking soda with white vinegar is a highly effective and favored cleaning hack prevalent in many households. The fizzy reaction produce

Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks FIR against Delhi Police personnel over alleged assault

'Prahaar' ot my biopic: Ujjwal Nikam speaks on Rajkummar Rao film, praises actor's courtroom act

Senior lawyer and Padma Shri awardee Ujjwal Nikam opened up about Rajkummar Rao

Indias current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August, RBI data shows

India's overall balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion in August 2026. This significant surplus is attributed to an increase in fo

Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao's courtroom drama takes too long to make its case

The story of 26/11 has been told many times, on and off screen. What happened in Mumbai on that night is etched into the country's collective mem

UoH Secures Patent For High-Throughput Molecular Diagnostics

UoH believes the approach could reduce library preparation requirements, processing time and sequencing costs.

Who Was Rachna Shroff? Indian-American Cancer Researcher Dies Of Disease She Was Trying To Cure

Throughout her distinguished career, she authored more than 80 research publications and spearheaded numerous clinical trials.

Political Tensions Rise in Karnataka as Minister Labels Kumaraswamy a Chameleon

Political tensions escalate in Karnataka as Minister Balakrishna criticizes Kumaraswamys shifting stances amidst a sting operation controversy. P

He is always talking about sports: Indian track and field stars Prachi, Ancy Sojan speak on meeting PM Modi after Asian Games success

By Vipul Kashyap Indian athletes Ancy Sojan and Prachi Choudhary expressed happiness after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their A

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates CT scanner, three MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a dual-slice CT source 256 scanner and three advanced MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

FM holds bilateral talks with UK, Swiss, Japanese counterparts in Bangkok

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the UK, Switzerland and Japan in Bangkok and d

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches four digital financial initiatives for transparency and efficiency

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four digital financial management initiatives aimed at improving public finance management. These i

Revanth likens El Nino to COVID, asks farmers to delay paddy crop

Hyderabad: Describing the impact of El Nino as a natural disaster, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, October 15, said the sta

Odisha's Student Union Elections: A Historic Comeback After Eight Years

The student union elections in Odisha marked a significant return after eight years, with intense competition among various organizations. The AB

Call for curbing inter-State drug smuggling

DGP Harish Kumar Gupta flags off motor cycle rally titled Fight Against Drugs to Gujarat

Telangana Govt Constitutes CURE Apex Governance Council

With the CM as Chairperson and the MA&UD principal secretary or special chief secretary as convener, the council is intended to set the overall a

VSU Vice-Chancellor Among Worlds Top 2% Scientists

VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao ranked 2,144th among 323,282 scientists in Applied Physics in a 2026 database compiled by Elsevier

Trump says he wants death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants the death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter.

Unemployment rate in country stands at 5% in September, stable compared to August: NSO

The rural unemployment rate remains broadly stable at 4.2% against 4.1% in August, while urban rate marginally rises from 6.8% in August to 6.9%

Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt

Forest staff came across the carcass during a routine patrol within the Gopanari reserve forest on October 13; after blood smear sample collected

Contract Teachers From 12 Telangana State Universities Stage Dharna Against GO 31

The teachers demanded equal work equal pay under the seventh UGC pay revision scales until regularisation, along with job security.

The Price of Survival

by P. Mohan Chandran How India Should Control the Cost of Essential Commodities Inflation is discussed in percentages. Families experience it in

Alarming Rise in Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: Over 237,000 Cases Reported from 2021 to 2025

A recent report reveals over 237,000 gender-based violence cases against women and girls in Pakistan between 2021 and 2025, highlighting a growin

Delhi to set up 250 idol collection kiosks to prevent pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of damaged idols and worship mat

Bigg Boss 20: ScoutOP, Yung DSA Friendship Strains After Fight Over Love Gill

The disagreement highlighted a difference in perspective between Scout and Yung. While Yung viewed the situation as a matter of concern and loyal

New video games released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC: All about Valor Mortis, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Gears of War: E-Day, Forever Ago

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC users can play a host of new video games. Gamers can play Valor Mortis, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse,

'We will dismantle their network': Trump intensifies Tren de Aragua crackdown; 1,296 arrested

India-US trade pact first phase finalised, legal drafting under way, says Piyush Goyal

KBR Park One Way Works And Flyover Construction To Be Paced Up

The GHMC has ordered speeding up of the junction improvement works at the KBR Park main entrance: Reports

Cody Rhodes WWE comeback: How did his AEW success rebuild his career?

Cody Rhodes turned a career setback into a chance to redefine his role in professional wrestling, and in the wake of his departure from WWE in 20

No SoPs shared regarding auto-generated Form 7s with State Electoral Officers

While thousands of names have been deleted from electoral rolls using auto-generated Form 7s digitally signed by Electoral Registration Officers,

Tension In Assam's Jorhat Over Blinkit Employees' Pro-CJP Slogans

The confrontation triggered a tense atmosphere in the area, prompting Jorhat Police to rush to the spot.

US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?

High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spending le

Education and Equality for an Inclusive Viksit Bharat

Kalams vision of empowered youth and the aspirations of rural women must converge to build a just, sustainable and prosperous India. Prof. Dr. Ja

28-foot statue of biblical pharaoh who enslaved Israelis discovered by Egyptian farmer

Kataka POCSO Court Sentences School Van Driver to 20 Years for Molesting Two Minor Sisters

In a major verdict emphasizing child safety and swift judicial action, the Special POCSO Court in Kataka sentenced a 55-year-old school van drive

Anant Singh Backs Anuj Singh for MLC Elections, Urges Party to Remain Calm

JDU MLA Anant Singh supports Anuj Singhs candidacy for MLC elections, advising his party to stay composed amid political tensions. Anant Singh Ba

IMD Forecasts Onset of NE Monsoon and Wet Spell Over AP in Coming Days

During the past 24 hours, rains have been witnessed in parts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Tirupati districts.

SC Dismisses Challenge To Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak Schemes

It noted that a finding of unauthorised expenditure by the CAG could expose the government to accountability before the Assembly or in legal proc

Alipore court bars Mahua Moitra from posting defamatory content against West Bengal Chief Secretary

The Krishnanagar MP had used photographs of the Chief Secretary (former CEO), calling him the chief architect of SIR which led to deletions of la

WRAPUP 2-US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales

US producer prices increased by the most in

ANALYSIS-ASML's 'sold out' outlook forces investors to look beyond demand

In April, computer chip equipment

IAS officer shuts down J-K woman officer, calls her

Jammu and Kashmir: A video has surfaced showing an IAS officer shouting at a woman officer, bloody shit, in a video conference call and ordering

India sourced more than two-thirds of its August oil imports from just three countries

While Russias share in Indias oil imports fell to 44%, from a historic high in July, the shares of both the U.S. and the UAE surged, resulting in