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Chennai Corporation Revives Waste Segregation Campaign with Incentives for Households

Chennais Greater Corporation launches a 40-day waste segregation campaign, rewarding top performers to enhance community participation. Chennai C

Do You Have To Pay Tax On Wedding Gifts? What The Rule Says

Even when a gift is not taxable, maintaining a basic record can be useful, particularly for substantial cash gifts or valuable assets.

KPSC paper leak: ED alleges IAS officer supplied Veterinary Officer exam paper for bribes

Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, an IAS officer, allegedly leaked the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination question paper for money. The Enforceme

'Head Sliced, Hand Almost Severed': Flier On Indian flydubai Pilot's Injuries

The dentist recalled that the injured pilot remained conscious and communicated with them while lying in his pool of blood on the floor.

Madhapur Police Warn Service Apartment Owners over Illegal Activities

The raids that were conducted recently have found that some service apartments are being rented out for birthday parties and other events, but il

Amit Shah to Lead Key Meeting on Mahanadi Water Dispute Between Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet with the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh to expedite the resolution of the Mahanadi water disp

SEBI clears corporate bond index futures for NSE

The proposed contracts would provide investors an instrument to hedge exposure to corporate bonds and manage portfolio risk

Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by around Rs 16 per litre: Will air travel get costlier?

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel priceshave witnessed a sharp increase from Thursday (October 1), putting fresh pressure on the operating

NIA court frames charges against Yasin Malik, 6 others for offence of money laundering; ED alleges foreign funding through Hawala

A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has ordered charges against Yasin Malik and six others for money laundering. The case involves the alleged trans

Jaishankar Extends National Day Wishes to China

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar congratulates China on National Day, highlighting improving India-China relations amid past tensions. Jaishank

Commissioner of Railway Safety conducts high-level safety review meeting for South Coast Railway

Adani Ports Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs with $750 Million Phase II Launch

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has officially inaugurated the Phase II expansion of the Colombo West International Terminal (CWI

Paramount wraps up $52-billion debt sale to fund Warner buy-out

BJP Hi Punjab Ko Nasha-Mukt Bana Sakti Hai: Raghav Chadha reiterates partys 2027 poll resolve

Google Fitbit Air launched in India with sleep tracking, heart rate, SpO2 monitor and 7 days battery life in a screenless design; check price, specs and rivals

Fitbit Air launched: Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India, bringing a screenless fitness tracker with round the clock heart rate, sleep an

Iran Receives US Response to War-Ending Proposal

The response came as oil and fuel exports neared pre-war levels with alternate routes.

Pakistan Secures Spot in Asian Games Final with 6-Wicket Victory Over Bangladesh

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the semi-final, securing a place in the 2026 Asian Games cricket final. Pakistan Secures Spot in Asi

Tried to crash aircraft: Netanyahu on Flydubai mid-air attack by Omani co-pilot

NIA court frames money laundering charges against Yasin Malik and six others

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ATF prices increased by around 16 per litre; commercial LPG rises 62.50

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were raised by a steep Rs 16 per litre from Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG was increased by Rs 62

Dangerous path: MEA cautions Indians against joining Russian armed forces

The MEA has repeatedly cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, warning them of the dangers involved and urging them

California bans marriage for under-18s

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning marriage for anyone younger than 18, removing

He was a hero Trump hails Indian pilot Machchhar, stabbed by co-pilot mid-air in Flydubai flight

Powerball winning numbers for September 30 revealed - Did anyone win $409 million jackpot on Wednesday night?

The powerball has continued to increase the jackpots every time there is no ticket that matches the six-number combination in a particular drawin

Afghanistan Shaken by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Continues to Face Seismic Activity

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, marking another event in a year of frequent seismic activity in the region. Afghanistan Shaken by

TN bypolls: TVK, allies to hold joint rally in Madurantakam today; CM Vijay to skip

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its alliance partners will hold a joint public meeting in Madurantaka

Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

A senior Taiwan naval commander has been transferred to the Coast Guard to boost coordination at a

Shiva Kandukuri's Talcum Powder makers release racy glimpse video; film to hit screens on November 13

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The makers of director Sainath Ponna's upcoming Telugu film, 'Talcum Powder', featuring actor Shiva Kanduk

India-US trade deal: Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of interim agreement, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for a trade agreement. Their discussion occurred duri

Commercial LPG Price Hiked by Rs 62.50; ATF Up Rs 16

The latest changes are based on movements in international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate

Allahabad High Court Stays Appointment Letters For 4,543 UP Police Sub-Inspector Posts

UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment: The written examination was conducted on March 14 and 15 in two shifts each day, with around 10.77 lakh cand

India exit Asian Games men

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US creates new Autonomous Warfare Command as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, drones

The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabilities

Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad and Muhammad Amir headline 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 draft picks

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'Victory for US': Trump says last American forces leaving Iraq

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump has announced that the last American forces are leaving Iraq, declaring an end to

CCTVs Within Police Stations Must Be Operational 24x7: Allahabad High Court

If CCTV is non-functional, details of all persons brought for interrogation or arrest must be recorded contemporaneously in the General Diary (GD

Lean arrivals push up tomato prices in Andhra Pradesh ahead of festive season

Madanapalle, Asias largest tomato market, gets 62 tonnes on Wednesday against up to 1,300 tonnes a day in the peak season; traders expect demand

Ghaziabad Police arrest snatcher after encounter; stolen motorcycle, pistol recovered

Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The Indirapuram Police in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad arrested a snatcher following a police encounter durin

Sunita Ahuja and Kashmera Shah Reunite at Family Function, Embrace Power Couple Status

Sunita Ahuja and Kashmera Shah showcased their renewed bond at a family event, referring to themselves as a power couple. Sunita Ahuja and Kashme

Michael Jordans Last Dance Game 3 jersey sells for record $12.26 million

Michael Jordan's Game 3 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals recently sold for a record $12.26 million. This sale surpassed the previous amount of $10

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 3 to release in 2028, makers confirm

The Stree franchise is officially getting another chapter. Producer Dinesh Vijan has confirmed that Stree 3 will arrive in 2028, with Rajkummar R

PM Modi, Netanyahu Salute Captain Smit Machchhars Extraordinary Bravery in Mid-Air Flight Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have lauded Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian commercial pilot with fl

Chennai Corporation to resume waste segregation campaign from today

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in Tamil Nadu will resume its 40-day household waste segregation aware

NEWSMAKER-From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama

For Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, hailed as a hero for averting a crash of a flydubai jet bound for Israel, aviation was never part of his childho

LPG price hike: 19-kg commercial cylinder gets Rs 62.50 costlier

The cost of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has surged by Rs 62.50, now totaling Rs 2,810. Similarly, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have jump

Inside the Dubai airline flight that made emergency landing after captain was stabbed

It was not clear what motivated the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia arrested the copilot

'Fate denied me Asian Games gold, Ancy Sojan accepts long jump silver as a reward for hard work in 2026

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 1 (IANS) Ancy Sojan said tiredness and fate conspired to deny her a maiden Asian Games gold medal by just two centimet

Britney Spears says she felt set up during outing, hits out at security over random paparazzi shot

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears has spoken about an incident during a recent outing, saying that she was deliberately

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 1: 45 Areas to Face 10 AM

Udaipur, October 1, 2026: Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur today due to the scheduled power shutdown. The aff

Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperature

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill nine, Kabul says

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed 9 people and injured 11 more on Thursday, the Afghan Taliban government said, amid an escalation in fi

US Trade Representative Greer jokes Piyush Goyal is 'trade minister for life' as G20 trade talks open in Milwaukee

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer opened a two-day G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee addressing key issues. During the event, Greer

Mansi, Aman and Yamini reach quarterfinals at Asian Games 2026

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Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Drops 200 Points Amid Negative Global Cues, Oil Prices Steady

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent crude futures rose to $98.15, US WTI crude was at $90.35 a barrel.

G V Prakash Kumar's film with director Hariharan Ram enters final schedule of filming

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Two-time National Award winning music director, producer and actor G V Prakash, who is now playing the lead

Karonda: A Hardy Plant with Health Benefits and Culinary Uses

Karonda, a resilient and nutritious plant, is celebrated for its culinary uses and health benefits, as highlighted by the Bihar government. Karon

Rubio orders Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC early

Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Irans foreign minister and his delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave New York earlier

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh questions INDIA bloc

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Asian stocks struggle as investors weigh US inflation, West Asia tensions

Softer-than-expected US inflation reduced bets on a rate hike, but stalled US-Iran peace talks and elevated oil prices kept investors cautious ac

Jio's 10 years: New JioBharat offer brings 4G upgrade

Harish Rao Felicitates Priyadarshi For KCR Avatar

The film already became the highest grosser in Nani's career.

PM Modi Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar As Hero For Averting Flydubai Plane Hijacking Attempt

Contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura result of decades of systemic failure: Probe commission

The water contamination that resulted in multiple deaths in Bhagirathpura was reviewed by a commission. The commission revealed that systemic fai

Religious extremist: What we know about Omani co-pilot who attacked flydubai captain

Goyal flags supply chains as key G20 trade issue

Anand Addresses 112 Probationary DSPs on Leadership in Policing

Anand stressed that maintaining the highest ethical standards and safeguarding ones reputation are essential throughout a long career in public s

South Korea to invest up to $200 billion in US energy projects, says Trump

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) South Korea's government will invest up to $200 billion in US energy projects, including eight nuclear po

People sleep in peace because Assam Police stand guard 24/7: Himanta Sarma

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to the personnel of the Assam Police on A

India trade minister discussed India-US interim trade deal with USTR Greer

India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that he met United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and discussed steps toward an

Trump's AI safety pact revives Biden-era model, but is it enough in 2026?

Trump's voluntary AI safety framework follows a model used under Biden, with leading tech firms agreeing to monitor risks as questions grow over

Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kov

Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda

Shocking Murder in Vapi: Police Arrest Husband for Wifes Brutal Killing

In a shocking incident in Vapi, Gujarat, police have arrested a husband for the brutal murder of his wife in broad daylight. Shocking Murder in V

Hegseth announces new US drone command, 20% cut in top military ranks

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his State of the Force address, inc

Fiscal path hinges on direct taxes as customs, excise revenues face pressure: Report

India's fiscal trajectory will increasingly depend on the strength of direct tax collections due to lower customs duties. Indirect tax revenues a

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Semi-Final 2026: Live Streaming, Playing 11, weather forecast and pitch report

India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: India take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket event at Korogi Sports Park

Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Congress over inadequate drought relief

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Anup Kumar Saha appointed as new MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank

The RBI has approved Anup Kumar Saha's appointment as Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO for three years with effect from January 1, 2027

This is not cricket: Gambhir questions pitch after India chase 406 with ease

Gautam Gambhir, India's cricket coach, expressed his worries about the alarming trend of high scores in recent games. He highlighted the pressing

TN: Heavy rain forecast in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode today

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode districts on Thursday, th

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Results Out: 4,687 Fresh Seats Allotted, Check Here

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Results Out: The provisional seat allotment document records 4,687 fresh seat allotments in the third round. In

Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Former President Ram Nath Kovind

On his birthday, former President Ram Nath Kovind received heartfelt wishes from Prime Minister Modi and various political leaders. Leaders Exten

IPO pipeline: H1FY27 momentum sets the stage for a crowded second half

The pipeline includes several large-ticket offerings that could keep the primary market busy in H2FY27, including Jio Platform and OYO

Pakistan thrash India 3-0 in men's volleyball quarterfinal at Asiad 2026

Pakistan outplayed India 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 in the men's volleyball quarterfinal, dominating attack, block and digs to reach the semifinals

Market strategy, stock ideas by Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking on Thursday

Ajit Mishra reckons that the near-term structure of the market remains weak. The analyst sees strength in Engineers India, and weakness in ONGC o

Jammu and Kashmir Police organise Run for Unity Kashmir Marathon 2026

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Gambhir questions Guwahati pitch after record chase: There has to be more contest between bat and ball

Gautam Gambhir expressed concerns regarding the Guwahati pitch after India's historic win against the West Indies. India successfully chased down

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, October 1: Check the latest codes to claim free diamonds, skins and rewards

Free Fire MAX players can try a fresh set of redeem codes released for October 1, 2026. These codes may unlock free diamonds, weapon skins, outfi

TN dams at 34 pc capacity; drinking water concerns mount

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Water storage in Tamil Nadus 90 dams has fallen to about 34 per cent of their combined capacity, raising con

Check top 10 richest Indians and full list

Gautam Adani has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Forbes list of India's 100 richest, ending a three-year run as the country's second-richest