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Major Administrative Reshuffle in West Bengal Ahead of Durga Puja

West Bengals government has reshuffled four IAS officers ahead of Durga Puja, marking significant administrative changes. Major Administrative Re

Datanomics: Nearly 20% registered factories were inoperative in FY16-FY25

Factory growth has picked up in recent years, rising 2.66 per cent in FY24 and 2.64 per cent in FY25, yet more factories do not automatically mea

EPFO 3.0 rollout a year away; gig worker benefits may be delayed

EPFO 3.0 may take another year to roll out after tendering is completed, potentially delaying social-security benefits for gig, platform, unorgan

India and Iran Discuss Regional and International Developments in Security Talks

Indian and Iranian security chiefs exchanged views on regional and international issues during a recent phone conversation. India and Iran Discus

Former pacer Ashis recalls battles against touring Aussies

Sunetra Pawar-backed panel wins all 21 seats in Someshwar sugar factory poll

The victory came amid a contest involving rival leadership and a panel backed by Sharad Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra P

Gujarat Districts Shine Nationally for Agricultural Excellence

Gujarats Kutch, Dahod, and Chhota Udaipur districts receive national awards for agricultural development under the PM Kisan scheme. Gujarat Distr

Visakh Refinery to get six new reactors

RBI steps may steady rupee, but new lows seen by FY27-end: BS Poll

Poll respondents expect the depreciation bias to persist, with some suggesting that the RBI may need to raise interest rates more aggressively to

Vijayawada Mayor post declared Unreserved General as per 2026 reservation allocation

CBCI Condemns Attack on Bible Conference in West Bengal, Calls for Strict Action

The CBCI strongly condemns the attack on a Bible conference in West Bengal and demands immediate action against the perpetrators. CBCI Condemns A

Kerala Congress Deletes Controversial Social Media Post Targeting CJI Surya Kant; Party Sacks Worker and Issues Clarification

A controversial and now-deleted social media post by the Kerala Congress targeting Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has sparked a major po

Congress Seva Dal seeks case against Bhaskar Rao over fake news on Dhruv Rathee

In a representation dated October 10, Junaid P.K., president of the Brigade, alleged that Mr. Rao had created doubts about Mr. Rathees nationalit

Police to step up surveillance on airport stretch

The stretch covering areas including Athani Junction and Airport Junction has come under heightened surveillance following the car-two-wheeler co

Karnataka Opposition Demands CBI Investigation into Sting Operation Controversy

Karnatakas opposition leader calls for a CBI probe into a sting operation controversy, alleging internal sabotage within Congress. Karnataka Oppo

Chatroom: How to reduce demurrage on detained import consignments

TNC Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

My Olympics preparation is not going to change much: Pranavi Urs

The golfer says the experience in Hangzhou helped her in Aichi-Nagoya where she won the individual gold and the team silver; feels that she benef

Our non-satellite biz now matches satcom operations: Hughes India CEO

Hughes India CEO Shivaji Chatterjee says its satcom and non-satcom businesses are now equal in size, while faster regulatory approvals could unlo

Nushrratt Bharuccha shares health update from hospital after Bali accident, mentions SRK; know why

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha recently met with an accident in Bali. She is currently hospitalised and undergoing treatment. Amid this, N

Out on Bail After Fatal Mercedes Crash, Law Student Uses EV as Weapon in Bhubaneswar Rampage

What began as an early-morning argument at a roadside eatery on the Kataka-Puri Bypass escalated into an intentional car attack that police have

Woman Accuses Former Hanamkonda SI Of Harassment For 4 Years

She also alleged that he had threatened to kill her six-year-old daughter: Reports

Cash-for-Marks Allegation at Shadan College: BEd Students Claim Absent Peers Passed for 8,000

The student alleged that some candidates awarded marks and academic credit despite their non-attendance, based on a set payment from college.

How did Houthi missiles slip past Saudi defences? Riyadh probes deadly airport attack

Walk Still Leads Indias School Commute: Survey

37% of students walk to school, while 29.5% rely on buses, NHTS finds

Transit states can intercept e-way bill vehicles on specific intelligence

GST Council proposes curbs on transit-state inspections, while pushing wider e-invoicing, stronger data analytics and a facilitative approach to

Tragic Loss at Kuno National Park: Eight-Month-Old Cheetah Cub Found Dead

An eight-month-old cheetah cub at Kuno National Park has died, reducing Indias cheetah population to 59. The cause remains under investigation. T

NO Cyclone Threat To Odisha, Weather To Remain Mostly Dry For Dussehra!

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has dispelled rumors of a cyclone threat to Odisha, providing major relief to residents prepari

Rajendra Arlekar Appointed Tamil Nadu Governor, Om Prakash Mathur to Head Keralam

Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effecte

Govt Unprepared For Drought, Harish Slams CM

preference for politics and rushing off to Delhi and showing utter indifference: BRS Leader Harish

HyderabadVijayawada NH-65 Six-Laning Works to Begin in January 2027; NHAI Sets Nov 11 Bid Deadline

The project envisages widening the existing four-lane highway to six lanes, with service roads on both sides and controlled-access facilities.

Chhattisgarh Hockey League Set to Kick Off in Raipur on October 21

The inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League will take place from October 21 to November 1 in Raipur, featuring six competitive teams. Chhattisgarh H

Abhishek switches off before turning on the style

BJP Accuses Cong of Creating Chaos, Attacking Institutions

Chouhan also described Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's march to the Supreme Court as pure theatrics, accusing the Congress of blaming the

Odisha oil reserve faces further delays as UAE seeks pact on crude sales

The 8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR was among two projects cleared by the Union Cabinet in 2018

Vijay to meet A.P. CM on Godavari-Cauvery linking project

HC upholds striking down of G.O. cancelling enhanced pension to retired government doctors in T.N.

The judges held there cannot be a reduction of pension just to satiate the pleasure of Executive Officers deciding these issues

Dinesh Kumar Assumes Charge As 12th PRC Chairman

The commission will examine salary revision for Andhra Pradesh government employees: Reports

RTC Logs 1.4 Crore Dasara Passengers

The corporation said it provided superior transport facilities by operating services on a record scale.

Punjab Farmers Face Challenges at Procurement Centers, Congress Alleges Government Failures

Congress leader Paragat Singh criticizes Punjab government for inadequate support to farmers facing difficulties at procurement centers amid heav

Podcars Planned for Hyderabads Congested Corridors

The state government is planning a 34-km Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system to improve public transport in Hyderabads congested areas.

'America first': Trump defends Russia diesel deal amid bipartisan backlash

Tata Trusts seeks more time to reply; Charity Commissioner grants a week

While Sir Dorabji Tata Trust was told to reply by October 12, it sought more time

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Slams Scout OP, Yung DSA for Bullying Qazi

He also confronted Scout OP over the way he served food to Qazi. As Scout had stopped Luv Gill from taking food to the singer and decided to serv

How Can a Remix Aim for Grammy?

Ranveer Singhs blockbuster sequel launches a bold 9-category For Your Consideration blitz for the 2027 Grammys

Retinal Changes Linked To Cognition In Schizophrenia

The study, conducted in collaboration with Harvard University and Rochester University, analysed 16 research papers involving 847 patients with s

AP Extends Ban On Transfers, Postings Of Key SIR Officials Till October 16

Andhra Pradesh has extended the ban on transfers and postings of key officials involved in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls unti

UK PM Burnham Says Russia Clearly Interfered In 2016 Brexit Referendum

Burnham said he inquired about Russian involvement in the divisive ballot, in which Britons voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union,

Bengaluru man says city gets unfairly blamed for traffic despite congestion in other Indian cities; shares his early-morning airport experience

Nihal Shetty, a resident of Bengaluru, defended the city's traffic situation based on his airport experience. He traveled at 6:10 am for an 8:10

FTAs to open up $85 TN GDP markets for India: Piyush Goyal says Our capacity as a nation is huge

Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan Aims for Governance Transformation in First 120 Days

Keralas CM V.D. Satheesan outlines plans for governance reform, focusing on welfare programs and timely payments in his first 120 days. Keralas C

Pinarayi Vijayan files 4 appeals in Kerala HC against order to register case in Masappadi case

The court issued the directive while considering a plea seeking a detailed investigation into allegations of illegal monetary transactions betwee

Jr NTR Back on Set

After six-week break for shoulder surgery, the RRR star resumes Dragon this month-end

T.N. achieves target of National AIDS Control Programme-Phase V: Health Minister

The Minister, while participating in an event on a State-level intensified IEC campaign on HIV/AIDS, says the prevalence of HIV/AIDS has been dow

CII Kakinada Summit Sees Investment Mous Worth 6,742 Crore

The summit was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK). The projects are expected to generate 18,000 jobs: Reports

NRR Likens Revanth To Osama, Not Rama

BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks comparing the BJP to Ravan and Congress to Ram

Anti-SIR Protests Reach Hyderabad: Students, Civil Groups Stage Demo at CEO Office Demanding Voter List Scrutiny

Murali said they also wanted the repeal of the 2023 law governing appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioner

Centre to set up high-level committee to address sugarcane farmers' issues

The Centre on Monday decided to set up a high-level joint committee within a week to address the grievances of sugarcane farmers from Maharashtra

Restrictions on firecrackers: Supreme Court urges balance between religious sentiments and public health

Justice Joymalya Bagchi questions religious basis for bursting firecrackers; CJI cautions against restrictions which cannot be enforced on the gr

Are financial risks now building?

Financial transactions and risks may be expanding faster than the regulatory perimeter designed to oversee them

Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines with Hat-Trick, Forces Chandigarh into Follow-On in Ranji Trophy

Tushar Deshpandes hat-trick leads Mumbai to a commanding position against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy match. Mumbais Tushar Deshpande Shines w

Seer held on charge of sexually exploiting woman on promise of marriage

The case was registered on October 8, based on a complaint by the victim.

Missing signatures to incomplete docs to Rs 220 fee shortfall: 14 defects flagged in INDIA bloc's SIR petition

The Supreme Court Registry has flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhis petition, including discrepancies in the names of some respondents and the lac

Never-Say-Dye Legends of Bollywood

Tired of constant maintenance, the 61-year-old superstar Aamir debuts his natural salt-and-pepper look at the Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026, joi

Over 3.85 lakh cases pending in 28 information commissions as of June 2026: report

The Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2025-26 says the number of appeals and complaints pending on June 30, 202

Japanese Delegation Marks 20 Years of Sister-City Ties

A Japanese delegation associated with the HyderabadMiyoshi Sister City Partnership visited the GHMC head office on Monday, coinciding with the 20

INDIA Bloc Files Petition in Supreme Court Listing 10 Demands to Halt SIR and Ensure Voter Integrity

In a significant legal escalation over election transparency, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with key INDIA bloc r

Allegations of Election Fraud in the U.S. Involve 16 Individuals, Including Three Pakistani Nationals

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 16 individuals, including three Pakistani citizens, with various election-related offenses ahead of mi

Justice Nagarathna flags gaps in implementation of Juvenile Justice Act at National Annual Stakeholders Consultation

Justice Nagarathna said the focus should not be limited to disposing of cases. The system must also ensure that children receive education, couns

Maharashtra Forms Panel To Overhaul MPSC

The Maharashtra government on Sunday formed a committee to overhaul the MPSC: Reports

IRGC Navy says it hit third supertanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain missing a

US moves to stop AI data centres from pushing up household electricity bills. Here's what could change for Americans

As artificial intelligence expands across the US, data centres are consuming more electricity, raising concerns about rising power bills for ordi

Telangana Chief Minister Compares Voting Rights Struggle to Freedom Movement

Telangana CM K. Revant Reddy likens the fight for voting rights to Indias freedom movement, emphasizing the need to protect citizens rights. Tela

J&K Aims to Become the First Himalayan Territory with a Mountain Development Policy

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, emph

Delhi Police mentally tortured me and my family, says CJP fouder Abhijeet Dipke

Modi will denotify democracy itself, he says after government denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

Anti-CEC protests: after 2 days of crackdown, a sea of people march in Central Delhi

Thousands march with INDIA bloc leaders demanding rollback of SIR and CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, a day after students were rounded up, bundl

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Visit India for Key Talks with S. Jaishankar

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit India from October 13-16 for discussions on trade, energy, and security with S. Jaishankar. Cana

Beyond the Examination: Understanding the Pressure Students Face

Waris Nissar As board examinations for Classes 10, 11 and 12 approach, pressure on students begins to build. For many, the pressure comes not on

Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam rallies against Rahul Gandhi over EC row, backs nationwide SIR every 5 years

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced rallies from October 13 to 31 against Rahul Gandhi. The rallies aim to counter what Sarma clai

Navratri: A celebration of Women

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora India is a land of festivals, where every celebration holds special significance and is associated with a mythological leg

Middle powers' unconvincing new statecraft

Middle powers are forging technology minilaterals to preserve their autonomy, but can such cooperation really remain independent of US and Chines

Slogan and Drawing Competition on Road Safety to be Held Across All Districts of Odisha Tomorrow

In a bid to spread awareness on road safety among school students, a slogan and drawing competition will be organised in all districts of Odisha

'Who's pulling the strings?': Neville Roy Singhams alleged funding links to France protests surface

Elon Musk's bigger test after airwaves is building costly network

SpaceX's spectrum acquisition could help it challenge major US carriers, but building a nationwide mobile network will require billions of dollar

Kerala Woman Arrested in Gujarat for

A 46-year-old woman from Kerala was arrested in Surat for her role in a 13.10 lakh online investment scam. Kerala Woman Arrested in Gujarat for 1

What is the Putin-Trump diesel deal, and can it ease US fuel price pain?

Trump has lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports to lower US prices, but supply limits, tanker sanctions and refinery damage could curb the i

Uttarakhand CM unveils logo, anthem for Haridwar Kumbh-2027

'Israel Violating Int'l Law': Lavrov Slams Netanyahu's Govt Over Offensive Ops In Mideast Nations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Israel of grossly violating international law through its military operations, warning that th

KNRUHS to probe 7 of 15 PG students flunking practicals at GMC

Hyderabad: Acting on a representation from the Gandhi Junior Doctors Association (Gandhi JUDA), the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Scie

2026 Nobel Prize winner Anne Carson is a multi-tasker literary person

76 year old Canadian has always pursued innovative ways of expression By Tirthankar Mitra Anne Carson stands out among authors adhering to a si

Major Police Operation Against Illegal Firecracker Trade in Dhamtari,

Dhamtari police seized illegal firecrackers worth 1.20 lakh ahead of the festive season, ensuring public safety and compliance with laws. Major P