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Nityas Gems & Jewellery shares list at over 9% premium, beat expectations

Nityas Gems & Jewellery shares listed 9.33 per cent higher at 82 on BSE and 6.67 per cent higher at 80 on NSE.

India inflation likely rose to 5.4% in Sep on food, energy costs: Poll

Consumer inflation is expected to have risen to 5.4% in September from 4.82% in August, as higher food and crude oil prices add to inflationary p

Vishal Nirmiti shares make weak debut, list at 2% discount to IPO price

Vishal Nirmiti shares listed at 215 on both the BSE and NSE, at a discount of 5, or 2.27 per cent, to the IPO issue price of 220.

Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-mont

Nana Patekar death updates: Leaders, film fraternity mourn Nana Patekar's death

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday.

AI eats into entry-level tech jobs as India's graduates seek work

Banks and other global capability centres are automating routine tasks once handled by fresh graduates, intensifying competition for entry-level

Shabir Shahs bail denialdisappointing, unjust, Centre should ensure his release: Mirwaiz

The Mirwaiz also raised concern over other political prisoners suffering from serious health issues after years of detention and delayed trials

Odisha Bandh: Normal Life Hit As INDIA Bloc Stages Statewide Shutdown; Rail and Road Blockades Reported

Public movement and commercial activities came to a near standstill across the state capital on Thursday morning as the Congress and its INDIA bl

Defence Ministry Simplifies Industry Access To Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges And Test Facilities

Earn from overseas? New FEMA rules freelancers and influencers can't ignore

Earning in dollars? New FEMA rules change how freelancers, YouTubers must report income

Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.71, then gained some ground to touch 96.65, registering a rise of 10 paise over

IndiGo flight to Lucknow suffers nose damage due to lightning, lands safely

An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing after lightning struck it at an altitude of 17,000 feet. All 104 passengers, inc

INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today

The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru today over alleged voter deletions during SIR, ahead of its October 10 'Delh

'Baseless and misconceived': Centre rebuts Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' claim on India's internet framework

'Baseless and misconceived': Centre rebuts Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' claim on India's internet framework.

Nana Patekar death: PM Modi, Amit Shah, leaders across spectrum mourn actor

Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was su

Strait of Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Seven commodity vessels passed through the strait on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), for the lowest figure since July 23, data from analytics firm Kpl

Crude oil futures rise on supply disruption fears

December Brent oil futures at $102.35, up by 2.15%

Some guardrails on ChatGPT for Teens dont work as promised, watchdog group says

Some of the guardrails for children that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product do not work as intended and the chatbot poses an unacce

Govt says satellite internet rules fair after Musk's Starlink bias claim

The government says all three licensed satellite communication providers are undergoing security assessments and must meet the same regulatory re

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

Crude oil crossing strait fell 27% from Iran war high, Kpler says

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in U.S. Senate race

With Election Day less than a month away, Trump's poor approval ratings, the Iran war and soaring gas prices have threatened Republicans in virtu

IT stocks lift Nifty despite rate hike, FII selling pressure

The market opened after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday and shifted its stance from 'neutral' to 'calibrate

President Murmu, PM Modi hail IAF on Air Force Day

On October 8, the Indian Air Force marked its 94th anniversary, showcasing the unwavering commitment of its air warriors. In a ceremonial salute,

MoEF grants environmental, CRZ clearance for Puris greenfield airport

MoEF directs to prepare a bird hazard study from reputed institute in the field after a Wildlife Institute of India study flags the issue of risk

Opposition CEC protest LIVE Updates: Congress observes black day over police action on Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress has announced widespread protests at the state, district and block levels on October 8, observing a Black Day for Indian democracy f

Protests in Delhi: What are the rules and processes in place? | Explained

For protesters, the practical consequence is important: even where there is a general right to peaceful assembly, a gathering can still be subjec

Telangana flags 48 critical road corridors, 230 high-fatality spots

Hyderabad: Seven of Telanganas districts are among the 100 most accident-prone in India, and police have now mapped 48 critical corridors, 230 hi

Telangana govt sanctions 1,108 crore for Omkareshwara Temple

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 1,108 crore for the Sri Omkareshwara Swamy Temple in Gandipet mandal. The temple complex in

Iran's shadow fleet: How sanctioned oil is moving through Malaysia's waters

Companies continue to service a dark fleet of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington's threat to target them

The Rahul Gandhi show and the Congresss alliance dilemma: Analysis

The Congress, therefore, needs to strike a balance: occupy the pole position in the campaign while ensuring that the INDIA bloc does not begin to

Afghanistan head coach hails Mohammad Nabi, reflects on his importance in the squad

Afghanistan is gearing up for a stacked schedule ahead of their upcoming clashes. After a one-off Test match against Bangladesh on October 9th, A

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 75 After Cardiac Arrest In Goa

Few actors possessed his intensity: PM Modi mourns Nana Patekar

Senco Gold jumps 8% on Q2 biz update; achieves highest-ever topline in H1

Senco Gold said that Q2 revenue growth accelerated to 29 per cent Y-o-Y at retail level, supported by 19 per cent growth from existing stores (SS

Syria considers sending troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Houthis

Syria is considering military support for Saudi Arabia amid increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Discussions include potentially deploying tr

Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Messi After Emotional Argentina Farewell Match

Setting aside two decades of historic rivalry, Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared a heartfelt message for Lionel Messi following the Argent

Q2 results today: TCS, Indian Bank, 4 others set to announce earnings

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Indian Bank, K R Rail Engineering, Lotus Chocolate, Onix Solar and Grand Oak Capital are scheduled to announce t

Leaders Pay Tribute to Munshi Premchand on His Death Anniversary

On Munshi Premchands death anniversary, leaders including CM Yogi Adityanath pay homage to the literary giants contributions. Leaders Pay Tribute

Truly The End of an Era: Celebs Mourn the Death of Actor Nana Patekar

Patekar died at 5.20 am on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence, Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Department of Oncology at

India and Kazakhstan vow to strengthen forward-looking partnership

They discussed ways to seize emerging opportunities, deepen mutual understanding, and further strengthen a forward-looking partnership between In

Death in Siberia lab sparks plague fears, but Russia says no epidemic risk

Death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova at a Siberian anti-plague research facility has raised concerns over possible exposure to Yersinia pestis, t

8 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty flat after RBI's repo rate hike, Paytm falls 7%

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session mixed as investors remained cautious after the Reserve Bank of India (

Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop

The trajectory for me is so clear. There will never be a moment where we will go and look and say: 'Oh, this runs locally, this runs in the cloud

India, Canada explore deeper defence ties and security cooperation

The security talks are taking place alongside a broader effort to expand economic relations

Israeli Army Reports on Hamas Attacks Third Anniversary, Highlights Extensive Operations

On the third anniversary of the Hamas attack, the Israeli army reveals extensive operations and troop mobilization statistics. Israeli Army Repor

SBI software denies Schedule Tribe option to Christians: Arunachal forum

Scheduled Tribe people are automatically classified as General upon marking their religion while applying for account opening and KYC updates, th

Water Board Fines Anaganaga Hotel Rs.20,000 for Water Wastage in Jubilee Hills

Ashok Reddy advised people to avoid excessive use of water, especially for cleaning premises, roads, etc

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to new hotspots, health workers warn

The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there's little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health wo

RBI may deliver 50 bps jumbo hike in December, repo rate seen at 6%: SBI Research

The report expects inflation to peak at around 6.8% in November 2026

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize ,but doubts he will get it

Since his return to the White House last year, Mr. Trump has repeatedly said he deserves what may be the world's most prestigious award

Lionel Messis 21 years with Argentina in numbers

PM Modi condoles Nana Patekar's death: 'Gave us roles to be remembered for generations'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekarwhopassed away at the age of 75 on Thursday morning

Nana Patekars Simple Life: A Return to Roots After Bollywood Fame

Bollywood star Nana Patekar shared his reasons for returning to his village, valuing simplicity over fame, during a recent TV appearance. Nana Pa

BJD distances itself from Congress after withdrawing support for Odisha Bandh

Senior BJD leader and party Chief Whip Pramila Mallik backtracked on Odisha Bandh support within an hour after initially extending support for IN

IndiGo Patna-Lucknow flight hit by lightning, grounded after landing in Lucknow

The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the s

Keralam Congress to organise democracy protection meetings after Rahul Gandhi's detention during Delhi protest over electoral rolls

KPCC plans to hold democracy protection meetings at district headquarters in reaction to leader detentions. The planned gatherings follow protest

BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Plans Eight Meetings with Officials

BJP President Nitin Naveen visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple and outlines plans for upcoming meetings with party officials in Varanasi. BJP Presiden

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75 in Goa

Renowned veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning at his residence in Goa. He was 75. The news of his death was confirmed by hi

Trump's retreat: US forces pull back from Gulf, Britain amid Iran war

A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences

Amazon cuts around 1,000 jobs; India retail employees among those hit

Amazon has cut nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US and the UK. The layoffs mainly impact its Stores unit as the

Iran will never have nuclear weapon, says Marco Rubio

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Chain Snatching Suspect After Encounter in Mainpuri

Police in Mainpuri apprehended a suspect in a chain snatching case after an encounter, recovering illegal firearms and cash. Uttar Pradesh Police

'You earned that love': Messi's wife pens heartfelt message after football icon bids farewell to international football

Antonela Roccuzzo expressed her emotions on Instagram after Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina against Benin. The match ended in a 3-0

China-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks, says CrowdStrike

In a report published on Wednesday, CrowdStrike said it uncovered personal details linked to the suspected attacker while analysing AI coding-too

TN allocates over Rs 212 crore for police weapons, drones, patrol vehicles

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadus Home Department has issued a government order allocating Rs 212.58 crore to equip the police wit

Seoul shares extend losses amid inflation worries

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 8 (IANS) Seoul shares extended losses late on Thursday morning, tracking Wall Street's downturn, as elevated oil prices

Houthis say Saudi forces launch 156 strikes across Yemen, claim govt advance repelled

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 8 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that Saudi forces had carried out 156 air and missile strikes on the Houthi-held

Akshay Kumar mourns Nana Patekars demise, says its hard to believe youre gone

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) The sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75 has left the Indian film industry mourning a

Cinema Loses A Legend: Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 75 Of Cardiac Arrest In Goa

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after a severe cardiac arrest in Goa, despite doctors attempting CPR for nearly 45 minutes.

Riteish Deshmukh, Bollywood Actors and Politicians Mourn Demise Of Nana Patekar

The leaders and colleagues remembered him as one of Indian cinema's most powerful performers and a champion of farmers and rural communities.

Trump announces cash payments for US seniors

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare will rec

Telangana govt employees, pensioners get dearness allowance hike

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, October 7, issued a government order clearing two dearness allowance hikes for government emplo

South Korea, Egypt upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership

South Korea and Egypt have upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday in his opening rema

Tributes Pour In for Legendary Actor Nana Patekar Following His Passing

Nana Patekar, the iconic Bollywood actor, passed away at 75, prompting heartfelt tributes from government ministers and fans alike. Tributes Pour

Economists see food, oil stoking Indias September inflation

India's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel,

A royal pass

A strange encounter gives Taran and family an unexpected ticket to a night of music, dance and splendour.

TGSRTC to Operate 7,000 Special Buses for Dasara Festival

The TGSRTC management has planned to ensure special buses available on the days of rush and it also made appropriate arrangements for the return

Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest in more than two months after

What to look for in the October night sky

With plenty of action, stargazers have lots to look forward to this month

Pakistan's terror monsters now wreak havoc in its own backyard: India at UN

'Nation wants to know': KTR asks Elon Musk reveal identity of 'oligarchs' he claimed were blocking Starlink in India

KT Rama Rao has called on Elon Musk to reveal the identity of individuals obstructing Starlink's operations in India. Musk had previously claimed

Tata Steels sales down marginally in Q2

Sales in India were up 8% at 5.97 mt (5.55 mt) while in Netherlands and UK it fell to 1.30 mt (1.54 mt) and 0.38 mt (0.57 mt); Tata Steel Thailan

'I regret it': Sabarmati inmate breaks down, says he killed in anger

A remorseful inmate at Sabarmati Central Jail shares his heartfelt regret over a crime fueled by anger. He realizes the emotional burden his acti

Last warning: Houthis tell airlines to avoid Saudi airspace, spare Mecca, Medina

US to invest over $100 million on STEM programmes amid AI race with China

The initiative will fund fellowships for US citizens pursuing PhDs in science and engineering, while the NSF's Young Scholars programme will retu

Malaysia PM expresses appreciation to Myanmar over repatriations

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday expressed appreciation to Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, for accepti

Indian Air Force turns 94 today, Kashi gets ready for aerial show

The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 94th anniversary on 8 October with upcoming aerial displays. The Central Air Command will host displays i

Celebrating Sharadiya Navratri 2026: A Guide to the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

Sharadiya Navratri begins on October 11, 2026. Discover the significance of each day and the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Celebrating Sharadiya N

Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC

Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. H

Nana Patekar's last footage captures him performing Ganpati Puja, days before his death | Video

Nana Patekar, veteran Bollywood actor, died on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75. He was found unconscious at his residence in Goa and was ru