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Prahlad Joshi Responds to Kharges Remarks on RSS Marches

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Karnatakas Home Minister Kharge to focus on responsibilities, not politicize RSS marches. Prahlad Joshi Respon

City of pearls now known for mosquitoes: Kavitha promises change

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha said her party will contest all 300 divisions across the three corporation

RBI tweaks operational risk capital framework for banks

The central bank also clarifies that operational risk losses used for calculating the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM) will be considered net of re

Tensions Rise Between Congress and BJP Workers in Karnataka Assembly Elections

Clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Bengaluru and Gadag during the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. Tensions Rise Between

Two workers killed in chloroform vapour leak at pharma unit, TGPCB orders closure

Bharat Petroleums net profit dips amid volatile crude prices in Q2

Bharat Petroleums revenues spurred 29% whilst net profit declined 22.5% on a year-over-year basis in Q2

LAC Situation Disturbed When Chinese Troops Diverge From Patrolling Patterns, Says MEA Amid Arunachal Pradesh Face-Off Reports

India stated on Friday that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) becomes disturbed whenever Chinese troops diverge from establish

Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine's protests

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to

Tata Motors reports Q2 net of 1,257 crore, Iveco acquisition on track

India Achieves Historic Milestone at 2026 Asian Para Games with Record 114 Medals

Indian athletes shine at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a record with 114 medals, including 30 golds. India Achieves Historic Milestone at 20

BPCL Q2 net profit falls 21.5% to 4,863 crore on weak marketing margins

BPCL's Q2 FY27 net profit fell 21.5% YoY to 4,863 crore as weak marketing margins weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose 30% and refinery thro

Students, farmers, civil society groups continue to protest against SIR, CEC

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar: A counter-narrative to India's 'Islamic dark age'

The book acts as a counter-archive against the colonial myth, still stubbornly alive, of an Islamic dark age liberated by the British

UTI AMC net up 17% to 132 crore

Income was down marginally at 415 crore (419 crore)

El Nino-induced water and power crisis likely to persist until July: Revanth

CM asks people to save water and power; special employment guarantee scheme after Sankranti, says people should adapt to the situation as they di

ECI row: RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat did not act on ECs complaints | Above the Fold | Oct 23, 2026

An RTI reply reveals how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints by two Election Commissioners over senior official Maneesh Gargs administrati

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan Defends His Position Amid Criticism from Former CPI(M) Ministers

Keralas Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stands firm against criticism from former ministers, asserting his commitment to the health sector. Kera

NRI deposit inflows surge to $121.94 billion in April-August: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows surged to $121.94 billion in April-August FY27 from $5.6 billion a year ago, driven by strong FCNR(B) deposits following the

In the verdant embrace of the Goddess: A journey via Nanda Devi, Alaknanda

One has returned from the trek with mixed feelings. The Nanda Devi sanctuary represents what could be, while the Alaknanda Valley is a warning ab

Cabinet Sub-Committee seeks to draw up department-wise plan to tackle El Nino induced drought conditions

358 mandals provisionally identified as drought-affected based on rainfall, crop coverage

Council polls for four seats pass off peacefully, but for minor incidents in Bengaluru

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

Warangal Gets Nod for Five Projects Worth Rs 382 Crore

Fort restoration, central plaza and integrated bus terminal among key proposals

Melania Trump Mediates Temporary Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

Melania Trump has successfully mediated a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid and safe evacuation of civilians. Melania Tru

Bank of India Q2 profit rises 25% to 3,202 cr on strong NII, recoveries

Bank of India's net profit rose 25.3% to 3,202 crore in Q2 FY27, supported by higher net interest income and recoveries from written-off accounts

JNTUA Innovators Conclave Today Brings Together Students, Start-ups, Industry

The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026 at JNTUA aims to promote start-ups, technological advancement and industry-academia collaboration, with a fo

BJP seeks all-party meet on El Nino impact

Sales At National Saras Food Court In Vijayawada Cross 1 Crore

They congratulated SHG members and encouraged them to expand their entrepreneurial activities: Reports

75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency

Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully

Congress Grapples With Crucial Decision on Joining Omar Abdullah Govt

Cabinet Expansion Looms in J&K

NDA Ditches YSRC Defectors Who Joined It and Toppled Then Vizag Mayor

Only four of the 27 YSRC corporators who defected to the NDA and helped topple the then Vizag mayor have secured tickets for the upcoming GVMC el

Diljit Dosanjh confirms Delhi concert on October 30 for India Aura Tour

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Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank offensive after deadly Hebron attack

In light of a tragic shooting on October 23 that claimed the lives of two soldiers near Hebron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ini

Three killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

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Madhya Pradesh gets 5,800 crore in semiconductor investment proposals

Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth 5,800 crore in semiconductor and technology sectors at an Indore summit, with potential to gen

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings rises amid strong credit growth: RBI

NBFCs saw stronger credit growth, led by retail and industry lending, while their reliance on bank funding increased following the restoration of

Livestock sector estimates 17% drop in kharif maize output due to drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra

Soybean production is projected to be 3.5% lower than last year at 124.06 lakh tonnes

AP Coast Bracing for Severe Cyclonic Storm on Oct. 27

IMD has warned of a possible severe cyclonic storm, Arnab, approaching north Andhra Pradesh around October 27, with heavy rainfall and gale winds

Assam Government Launches Online Transfer Portal for Forest Department Employees

The Assam government has introduced a new online transfer portal for forest department staff to enhance transparency and fairness in transfers. A

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after training, condition reported stable

Highlights Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany, 40, was reportedly taken to a Munich hospital with an emergency doctor on Friday, according

Paritala Sreeram Enters Fray for Nallacheruvu ZPTC Seat As TD Nominee

The move positions Sreeram for the post of Sri Sathya Sai Zilla Parishad chairperson.

West Bengal CM announces Rs 27 lakh aid for Chorbagan stampede victim

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Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the upgraded National Mobile Moniroting System used to capture attendance of rural em

JK Tyre Q2 net profit declines by 71% y-o-y to 65 crore due to geopolitical tensions

EBITDA) margin contracted sharply to 7.1 per cent from 13.3 per cent

Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief

Vikas Kaushal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) informed the state-owned OMC is procuring more on landed basis than on FOB basis and term con

Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY

Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes

ISROs SpaDeX Satellites Complete Mission, Re-enter Earths Atmosphere

ISROs SpaDeX-A and SpaDeX-B satellites re-entered Earths atmosphere after completing their space-docking mission, marking a milestone in Indias s

Political Meddling Alleged in Selection of Indiramma House Beneficiaries

The villager said some applicants were presenting cattle sheds as huts to meet the eligibility criteria.

Trump says US holds all the cards in trade talks

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was close to reaching a trade agreement with

22 children rescued from unrecognised Gwalior madrasa

Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 23 (IANS) Twenty-two children were rescued from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Friday after its management

Supreme Court holds voters can prosecute candidates for concealing information

The judgment by a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu said the law does not insist that only public servants or competent authorities

Telangana CM Confirms Talks with Maharashtra on Tumidihatti Barrage Project

Telanganas CM A. Revanth Reddy announced Maharashtras agreement to discuss the Tumidihatti barrage, crucial for irrigation projects. Telangana CM

India's net FDI inflows rise to $13.8 billion in April-August FY27: RBI

Net FDI inflows increased from $9.6 billion a year ago, supported by higher gross inward investment and a slowdown in outward FDI, according to R

Japans Monkey Buster grannies armed with guns take on monkeys terrorising their village

After monkeys repeatedly raided farms in a Japanese village, three women aged 67 to 74 formed a group called the Monkey Busters to protect local

England's 330-acre wheat farm turned wild; 5,290 butterflies counted in 2 years

Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex has experienced a remarkable surge in butterfly populations thanks to dedicated habitat restoration initiatives

Akhilesh Yadav says UP jobs depend on CM Yogi Adityanath becoming unemployed

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Generational Rage: Young Europeans Rise Up to Make Their Voices Heard

Their demands vary, but they are united in wanting to make their often marginalised voices heard, sometimes even with radical methods in the face

Internal Fraud Cost HCA 92 Cr Loss, Says CID

The CID has filed an 80-page preliminary chargesheet alleging 92.08 crore in losses to the Hyderabad Cricket Association due to financial irregul

Seat-Sharing Disputes Trouble Alliance in Urban Local Body Polls

Political observers said early discussions among party leaders and local MLAs could have helped prevent the disputes.

Diwali, more flash than fireworks and more bang for the borrowed buck?

From picture-perfect pujas to prosperity parades, Diwali has become a festival of faith, flexing and financial overreach

Watch: John Brittas: Current struggle not merely limited to Gyanesh Kumar, to democratic space also

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas asserted that the ongoing agitations in New Delhi represent a broader struggle to safeguard Indias constitutio

The Industry Will Fail You: Joaquin Pedro Valdes on the Reality of the West End | Eastern Eye

Editorial. Future surprise

Our workforce not as exposed to AI disruption as believed

Himachal Pradesh Announces 5% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners Ahead of Diwali

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 5% increase in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali celebrations. Hima

Letters to the Editor dated October 23, 2026

State Neglect Brings Mushk Mahal Closer to Collapse

The two-storied palace was constructed by Miyan Malik Mishk, a commander of Carnatic forces of Abul Hassan Tana Shah, the last of the Qutb Shahi

Rain lashes Virudhunagar district; bus depot submerged in rainwater

Government asks industry bodies to tighten certification checks, conduct regular cybersecurity audits

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said the government was monitoring the developments and assessing what steps could be taken to help affected sectors a

853 persons donate blood as part of Police Commemoration Week in Adilabad

CBI arrests two ED officials in Lucknow in Rs 5 lakh bribery case

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two officials of the Enforcement Direct

Farmers, Global South take centre stage at global Agrivoltaics meet in Delhi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India brought the priorities of farmers and the Global South to the heart of the dialogue at the 7th Agri

Girl dies in wall collapse in Virudhunagar district; Minister consoles parents; gives 4 lakh relief order

Reclaim public spaces: Civil society groups march against protest curbs

The protesters marched from Town Hall to challenge the Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations and Protest Marches (Bengaluru City)

The Hindu Impact - GVMC vows swift action to address South Zones sanitation issues

Telangana: Garbage Near Transformers Sparks Fire Safety Fears

Indiscriminate dumping endangered electrical infrastructure as well as sanitation workers and vehicle operators engaged in clearing waste: Report

El Nino: Bhatti urges oppn to focus on solutions, not criticism

Hyderabad: Amid the El Nino crisis, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, October 23, said political parties have a respon

Kerala HC sets aside guidelines for producing accused before judicial officer after court hours

While retaining provisions requiring prior intimation to the magistrate in cases of production after 5 p.m., court directs the State government t

MLC Elections Serve as a Preview for 2027, Says Bhupendra Singh

Bhupendra Singh criticizes Akhilesh Yadav, asserting the MLC elections foreshadow a BJP victory in 2027. MLC Elections Serve as a Preview for 202

Vivek's Acton is a liar ad sparks backlash, Trump says ride with it; here's all you need to know

Police permission sought for over 60 RSS marches across Bengaluru

The RSS march applications became a talking point after Home Minister Priyank Kharge took to social media to share two communications from the RS

Dr. Reddys Q2 net dips 32% to 913 cr on lower revenue

Revenue from operations for the Hyderabad-based multinational stood at 8,697.8 crore, down from 8,828.3 crore a year earlier

Khammam Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest in US

Nallamala Akshitha, 26, had recently completed her MS degree and was seeking a job in Albany.

Asian Para Games: India records best haul of 65 medals

Nagoya: India ended their para-athletics campaign with a record-shattering 65 medals at the Asian Para Games, with two-time Paralympic champion j

Chiara Tamburlini leads Women

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Shweta Tripathi presents debut production at Toronto International Film Festival 2026

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India's exports to Germany could cross $50 billion by 2030: ASSOCHAM

ASSOCHAM said the potential for expanding market access, investment and business partnerships between India and Germany. It said the two countrie

NLC India lines up 37,000 crore for power and mineral projects in Odisha

The proposed 3,200 Mw thermal power plant will cost Rs 35,000 crore, alongside a Rs 2,000 crore beach sand mineral processing facility and a plan

India and China Continue Using Existing Mechanisms to Avoid LAC Miscalculations, Says MEA Amid Row Over ITBP Chief

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday that India and China continue to utilize established diplomatic and military channels to

MP receives Rs 5,800 crore in investment proposals at Indore semiconductor summit

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Maharashtra: FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 79.97 lakh in statewide crackdown

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on food safety violations, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized

Railway Board Member Sunil Kumar Says Recruitment Will Be Carried Out Without Hurting The Sentiments Of Telangana People

The JAC representatives urged railway authorities to provide employment opportunities to families that had lost land for the project, as well as