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Madras High Court Bars Non-Hindus Wearing Other Faith Symbols From Entering Agamic Temples

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Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon youth to stay away from drugs and actively participate in sports and na

Kerala HC Stays Arrest of Judge After Son

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District Judge whose minor son was involved in a fatal car crash in

Deceased Man Denied Last Rites Over 32-Year-Old Inter-Caste Marriage in Balangir

A family in Balangir district was left stranded with a loved ones corpse for over 17 hours after community members refused to assist with the fin

Over 23,000 Kilometres of Rural Roads Built in Rajasthan Under Rs 12,311 Crore Initiative

Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban government ban: UN

Afghanistans 2022 crackdown drove cultivated areas down from more than 2,00,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares in 2025

Rivers in spate in north Andhra after Cyclone Arnab; flood water enters Ichchapuram

A junior lineman dies after falling from an electric pole during repairs in Vizianagaram district

Major pay rise for Akasa Air pilots: Up to 20% hike and extended annual leave planned

Akasa Air, which is rapidly expanding in the aviation sector, has made a significant decision for its pilots. The airline is reportedly planning

Telangana orders strict SC sub-classification in promotions

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has directed all departments, universities, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies to strictly foll

Mandal level committees to oversee El Nio mitigation measures in Telangana

The committees are formed to mitigate the impact on water availability, agriculture, livestock and rural livelihoods

Scoring error costs Jharkhand women's Under-19 team in T20 championship pre-quarter-final

Run-out while trying to complete two didn't record the first run, and Jharkhand eventually lost by one run to Uttarakhand

One Planet Partners raises PE fund, ties up with Japans SMTB

One Planet Partners plans to deploy over 3,000 crore with a first close planned by mid-2027

Maharashtra MLC polls: Blame game begins in Mahayuti as BJP accuses Shiv Sena for defeat

BJP calls Sena greedy; Sena blames BJP for unfair seat distribution

TN BESS policy targets 2.5 GW/10 GWh

The policy offers a 10-year waiver of transmission and wheeling charges, subject to approval by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission

Masked attackers fire at Dubai-based trader's Delhi home; Bishnoi, Godara gang links under lens

Six rounds were fired around 5 a.m. in A-Block of Lok Vihar, targeting the residence of Sahil Jain, alias Google. The bullets struck a car parked

Rain lashes Bengal as Cyclone Arnab turns into depression

Kolkata: Rain and squally winds lashed parts of West Bengal on Thursday, October 29, as the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a depr

Cyclone Arnab: HM Amit Shah speaks with CMs of affected states

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, October 29, spoke with the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhatt

Kiren Rijiju Labels Naseeruddin Shah

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a sharp verbal attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, describing him as a dangerous urban Naxal and a sub

Alfaaz: Trending Pakistani song enters world

Pakistan and music? Honestly, it is a combination that rarely disappoints. From soulful melodies that make you fall in love to songs that refuse

Telangana BJP chief questions Congress over ballot paper loss

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Thursday, October 29, said the Congress, which had repeatedly raised questions over Elect

Chief Secretary Reviews Cyclone Arnab Preparedness; Odisha Ramps Up Evacuation Measures

Following relentless downpours triggered by Cyclone Arnab, the Odisha government has set into motion an emergency airlift rescue operation to saf

Will Israel's Arab parties join hands to oust Netanyahu?

Israel's Election Commission is counting 'double envelope' votes, with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud projected to be the largest party but his bloc

Cyclone Arnab: Home Minister Shah speaks with CMs of affected States, assures all support

Mr. Shah said NDRF and SDRF teams have sprung into action and are continuing rescue and relief operations on a war footing

Special Traffic Plan For Darbar Move On Oct 31, Nov 1: DIG Traffic Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 29: Heavy traffic will not be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar during the Darbar Move movement on October 31 and November 1, whi

HUL trades in green as strong Q2 numbers lift stock 1.55%

At the current price, the stock trades at a symbol P/E of 28.30, well below its 52-week high of 2,526 touched on October 28, 2025.

Adani Ports jumps 4% as analysts pile on with Buy calls after Q2 beat

Stock opened at 1,797, hit 1,840 intraday high, with trades worth 778.73 crore and over 42 lakh shares traded by noon

Rahul urges people to join

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, October 29, asserted that the opposition INDIA blocs November 1 march is to save democracy,

SBI Card to charge 1% fee on these transactions

Spain Train Collision Kills 68, Red Signal Failure Suspected

URDA (Spain), Oct 28: At least 68 people were killed and 80 injured after a high-speed Renfe train collided with a stationary Iryo train in Spain

Chennai Corporation council meeting: streetlight maintenance across 12 zones proposed

The work includes the daily monitoring of streetlights, repairing faulty lights within 24 hours of receiving complaints from officials or the pub

Bevon Jacobs press conference: IPL experience, India series & more

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs speaks about his experience in the India T20I series, learning from his IPL stint, and adapting to the demands of

Tilak Varma press conference: Indias 3-0 lead, batting approach & more

India batter Tilak Varma addresses the media, discussing Indias dominant 3-0 lead, his approach to batting at No. 5, handling pressure in crunch

Spain's Train Crash Outrage Turns Violent; Clashes Erupt On Streets Amid 'Sanchez Resign' Cries

Spain is facing a wave of anger after a devastating high-speed train collision killed at least 68 people, triggering violent protests in Madrid a

US midterms: Decoding the high-stakes game

The November 3 US midterm elections will determine whether Donald Trump continues to rule the US a Congress largely aligned with his agenda, or f

Tuteja Bail: SC Allows Chhattisgarh To Move HC For Cancellation

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Chhattisgarh government the liberty to approach the high court for cancellation of bail granted to reti

B'luru-bound woman stranded in London, wins Rs 1.6L

Indian gold buyers get a 'breathing room' from Fed

Israelis await election results as difficult choices lie ahead

Jerusalem: Israelis on Thursday, October 29, waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament s

SCR digital life certificate drive from November 1 to 30

Pensioners can submit their annual life certificates through digital process without visiting pension disbursing offices

SCR digital life certificate drive from November 1 to 30

Pensioners can submit their annual life certificates through digital process without visiting pension disbursing offices

Five held for bike theft in Hyderabad; four vehicles recovered

Hyderabad: A gang of five members was arrested by the Chandangar Police on Wednesday, October 28, for four cases of bike theft in Hyderabad. Four

India Backs UN Call to End US Embargo on Cuba

United Nations, Oct 29: India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and finan

Amit Shah Assures Full Central Aid to Odisha CM Amid Cyclone Arnab; Rescue Ops on War Footing

In the wake of Cyclone Arnab affecting eastern coastal and neighbouring regions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held detailed telephonic discussio

Gold rates dip 19 pc in Hyderabad: Is it the right time to buy?

Hyderabad: Gold rates, which reached an all-time high on January 29, 2026, have dipped by over 19 per cent in Hyderabad, driving people into a di

Jharkhand Initiates Termination Proceedings Against 631 Doctors Over Prolonged Absence From Duty

Jharkhand reviews 695 doctors service records as it initiates termination proceedings against 631 over prolonged absence.

How Indian banks are planning to offset Irdai's insurance commission cuts

Irdai has proposed product- and channel-specific caps on insurance commissions, lower expense limits for insurers; banks are exploring mutual fun

AI summit: How AI is reshaping agriculture and gender dynamics in the global south

AI summit: How AI is reshaping agriculture and gender dynamics in the global south

Jio's strong market debut boosts confidence in India's IPO pipeline

With 113 companies cleared to list and another 115 having filed draft papers, Jio's debut could encourage large offerings from firms including Ph

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The Uttar Pradesh government has updated its character verification guidelines for direct recruitment across state departments, local bodies, and

NSE: Growth levers, easing regulatory pressure underpin Jefferies' buy call

Jefferies, which assigned a 'buy' call to NSE with a target price of 2,085, expects a 17 per cent upside from the last closing price of 1,770.

India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a rusted

U.S. judge rejects Trump administrations interference in California midterm vote

Those registered on Californias voter roles must not be deprived of a core right merely because of unfounded allegations stemming from a procedur

Watch: Aerial footage shows collided trains after deadly crash in Spain

Lost Rs 38k to fraud in 2019, Bank of Baroda told to refund and pay Rs 15k compensation

West Delhi consumer commission found Bank of Baroda guilty of deficiency in service for unauthorized transactions. The commission specified that

Donald Trump floats proposal to rename the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait. Speaking to a cheering

US Midterms: Why Are These Elections So Important?

On November 3, United States citizens will vote in the midterm elections. These won't decide who gets to sit in the White House; instead, America

Tamil YouTube cooking channels subscribers cross 1 crore

Tamil YouTube channel took Chinna Veeramangalam village to global audience

Vessel reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz, crew status unknown, UKMTO says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Thursday of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khas

North Korea conducts test broadcasts of loudspeakers on border with South Korea, Yonhap says

North Korea conducted a test broadcast of loudspeakers aimed at South Korea on Thursday morning, Yonhap news agency reported citing South Korean

Taiwan flags 'obvious' threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the

Beyond vote chori, Congress needs a broader strategy to take on Modi government

Congress and the wider Opposition bloc may need to recalibrate their strategy on the alleged vote chori campaign, which has overshadowed issues t

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Delhi to bar non-BS-VI vehicles from outside city from Nov 1 as pollution curbs kick in

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Capital will begin restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not co

US Fed voting pattern points to growing consensus on December rate hike: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 per cent, along with two dis

Esha Deol reacts to Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini being trolled on social media for their tone with paps

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Esha Deol has spoken out against the disrespectful treatment of Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini and other v

What is Hyrox? The fitness sport eyeing Olympic and Paralympic recognition

A conventional Hyrox race consists of eight one-kilometre running segments, each followed by a workout station

Aeroflex zooms 18% on huge volume, over 31 mn shares change hands

Aeroflex Industries stock today: As many as 31 million shares representing 23.23 per cent of the company's total equity changed hands on the NSE

Russia says it downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its air defences had downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. (Reporting by

Amit Shah Assures Aid to AP, Puducherry, Odisha, Chhattisgarh amid Cyclone Arnab

The Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) will soon be sent to assess the impact and further assistance required: Amit Shah

Why The Miami Heat May Not Be Able To Afford Kyrie Irving As Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder

Kyrie Irving is on the Heats radar, but Shams Charania says Miami may not have the assets to get a deal done. Irving also returned home as the Ma

Silver futures decline to 1.93 lakh/kg

Silver drops lower amid sell-off

Jantar Mantar to Host India Biennale 2026 After Protest Site Denotification

Historic Delhi observatory, known for hosting demonstrations on social and political issues, joins the list of venues for a major international a

Why is PM not speaking on stealing of democracy? asks Congress's Gaurav Gogoi, questions Modis remarks on MLC elections

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on MLC elections, asking why he was not speaking on

Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Share What Makes Diwali In Abu Dhabi Special

Abu Dhabi brings the warmth of Diwali to life, with festive dining, shopping and experiences that bring generations together. For Ranveer Singh a

Cyclone Arnab Wrath: Airlift Operations Launched to Rescue Hundreds Trapped in Flood-Hit Ganjam

Days of relentless downpours triggered by Cyclone Arnab have plunged large parts of Ganjam district into a severe flood crisis. With swollen rive

Cyclone Arnab Weakens Into Deep Depression; Andhra Announces

Cyclone Arnab weakened after crossing Andhra Pradesh, leaving deaths, infrastructure damage and crop losses as the state begins relief and restor

Tata is an institution of integrity: Congress's Pramod Tiwari defends Rahul Gandhi's remarks, aims at Finance Minister

Defending Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the controversy surrounding the Tata Group, senior Congress leader an

Adani group stocks jump up to 3%, add Rs 23,000 crore to total m-cap. Whats behind the surge?

Adani Group stocks rose on Thursday, adding Rs 23,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, as Q2 results and bullish brokerage calls li

Karwa Chauth 2026: Women observing fast should avoid these activities, says astrologer

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Women observing the Karwa Chauth fast should avoid activities such as cutting, sewing and using sharp obj

Chennai to repair 678 rain-damaged roads amid mounting complaints of potholes, waterlogging

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain-battered roads across Chennai are set for renovation, with Rs 130.19 crore allocated to repair 678 roa

HDFC Bank shares recover from fresh 52-week low as buyers step in

The stock opened at 681.20, dipped to an intraday low of 678.10, and recovered to a high of 686.45 by 11.36 am

Zomato to roll out price-masking Mehmaan Mode

Council polls: Nagpur seat no longer BJP stronghold, it's our bastion, says Congress winner Abhijeet Wanjari

Abhijeet Wanjari won the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency seat against Sudhakar Kohale from the BJP. The election results were declared af

Trying to cover: Gaurav Gogoi slams ruling party over electoral integrity as opposition leaders arrive at Kharge's residence

Opposition leaders have begun arriving at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for a high-level strategy meeting ahead of the I

GCC to Conduct Special Door-to-Door E-waste Collection Drive on Oct. 31

The civic body has urged residents not to mix e-waste with regular household garbage during the special drive

'Never practised penalties': Maresca after City survive Brighton scare in shootout

Digital Desk | Manchester, Oct 29 (IANS) Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on his players for surviving the Brighton scare on pe

The Schedule Needs To Change: David Law Calls For Changes To DP World Tours Season-End Run

Scottish golfer David Law is calling on the DP World Tour to rethink its end-of-season schedule, saying 11 straight weeks on the road to close th

Opposition leaders, activists urge SEC to delay Bengal civic polls till SSR to enrol voters is complete

Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time Today: Check city-wise timings for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities

Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time: Celebrated by married women, Karwa Chauth involves a day-long fast until the moon appears. The rituals commence early