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Practical Hurdles Hamper Bringing Elephants To Keralam From Outside: Forest Min

John said the government wanted to protect the state's cultural heritage but was not in favour of allowing people to bring elephants from outside

Election Commission Orders Transfers of Officials in Five States Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Election Commission has mandated transfers of officials in five states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, ahead of upcoming elections. Elec

Sarvam inks 5-yr pact with Defence Ministry for AI projects across armed forces

Under the agreement, Sarvam will design, develop and deploy AI applications catering to operational, training and decision-support requirements o

TGSPDCL MD inspects Jeedimetla Smart Grid pilot project

Hyderabad: Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director Jitesh V. Patil inspected the Jee

Owaisi Asks Graduates to Register for Telangana MLC Polls

Owaisi highlighted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting voter enrolment for two key Graduate Constituencies in the state

AdTech Accounts for Nearly 80% of Russia's Media Technology Market

New Delhi [India], October 27: Russia's media technology market has reached RUB 377 billion in annual revenue, with advertising content creation

This Halloween, Goas Bloody Dangerous serves up sex, scares and sophisticated cocktails

Akasa Air inducts 45th aircraft; receives 14 planes so far this year

The little over four-year-old airline has inducted 14 planes

Indias anaemia problem: an ambitious programme to combat it, but no data to measure it

Anaemia readings were omitted from the NFHS-6 and were taken instead in the SAMPADA survey. The problem is, data from SAMPADA is yet to be releas

Cheetah cub dies during treatment in first suspected case of shooting in Madhya Pradesh

The 19-month-old male cheetah cub was found with suspected gunshot injuries outside the boundaries of Kuno National Park, the first such attack o

Private bus operators in Keralam begin indefinite hunger strike

They seek measures to protect the private bus industry amid the crisis in the sector following the introduction of the Priyadarshini free travel

Bajaj Auto Q2 results: Standalone profit rises 35% to 3,354 crore

Revenue from operations for the quarter under review stood at Rs 20,003 crore, up 34 per cent year-on-year from Rs 14,922 crore in the September

RIR Power Electronics posts 41% PAT jump in Q2 FY27, stock hits 52-week low

Revenue from operations grew 32.5% year-on-year to 33.98 crore in Q2 FY27, compared to 25.64 crore in the same quarter last year

Troovy raises 100 crore in Series B round led by Fireside Ventures

Troovy offers products such as clean label ketchups and seasonings, vacuum-cooked potato chips and vegetable and millets-based chips.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of voter deletion, demands Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Rahul Gandhi addressed a Vote Adhikar Jeene Ka Adhikar public hearing in Delhis Trilokpuri, alleging illegal voter deletions during SIR and deman

Aucklands drinking scene is taking things upstairs

At Aka, Radisson RED Aucklands new rooftop destination, signature cocktails, locally developed gin and harbour views offer a window into the city

Karnataka SIR: 99.32L voters excluded from final electoral roll

Bengaluru: Karnatakas final electoral roll, released on Tuesday, October 27, after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has recorded a steep dec

After his 38-ball 113, Abhishek Sharma plays down Yuvrajs 12-ball fifty challenge

His comments came after India registered a six-wicket, with the left-hander earning the Player of the Match award

TN: Fifth Escaped Prisoner From Theni Sub-jail Nabbed As He Tries To Flee In Auto

The escapee had hitched a ride on an auto-rickshaw at a distance away from the Thekkampatti sub-jail in the district, with the unsuspecting auto

Tripura CM slams Congress presidents remarks on Modi

The Chief Minister claims that the Opposition is focused only on making Rahul Gandhi the next Prime Minister rather than addressing peoples needs

Utah mink farm bird flu outbreak raises fears of a pandemic deadlier than Covid as the virus killed 80% of a mink herd: Can it spread to humans?

A bird flu outbreak has been spreading for over two months at a Utah mink farm. Federal and state officials have not culled the infected animals

Kataka Collector Declares Holiday for All Educational Institutes Amid Cyclone Arnab Threat

In view of the potential threat posed by Cyclone Arnab, the Kataka District Collector has ordered the closure of all educational institutions acr

SCR cancels daily express trains towards Visakhapatnam as Cyclone Arnab intensifies

Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and

US, UK, Canada Open Admissions For 2027 Intake; Check Key Application Dates

Study Abroad Admissions 2027: Applying early may improve students' chances of securing admission and accessing scholarships and financial aid, de

Why is the system helping drugmakers? Supreme Court questions Centre over medicine pricing

The court was hearing two petitions on medicine pricing after earlier questioning the governments decision to cap anti-cancer drug trade margins

Central Bank of India RTGS glitch: What to know about your deposits

The bank says its core banking system remains secure and services have been restored. Here is what customers should check and do

Crypto industry leaders flag tax hurdles, seek regulatory clarity in India

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto industry leaders flagged the burden of crypto taxation, called for regulatory clarity a

Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Arnab; state reamins on high alert

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the cyclone's effects had begun to be felt, with heavy rainfall lik

Rupee closes marginally up three paise at 95.12 against U.S. dollar amid elevated crude oil prices

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.17 and traded in a tight range of 95.09 to 95.24 before closing at 95.12 (provis

AI-Generated Image Falsely Shared to Show an RSS March in Kerala

We found that the image was generated using OpenAI.

Book Excerpt | The Invisible Lines

Excerpts from author Sudha Subramanian's latest book, 'The Invisible Lines'

Tiger Shroff firing case: MCOCA invoked against all accused, Rapido clarifies driver's status

A week after shots were fired at Tiger Shroff's vehicle, provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, have been in

RTI vs privacy: Why India's news publishers have moved the Supreme Court

India's data protection law has changed access to personal information under RTI, prompting concerns over investigative journalism, transparency

Yemen's Houthis say they launched an attack on Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they have launched an attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery, the biggest in the kingdom,

Bike rally in Nalgonda to honour martyrs among police personnel

Nalgonda: A bike rally was taken out in Nalgonda town on Tuesday, October 27, to honour police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of

BSc Nursing Student Found Dead Inside Home in Mayurbhanj

Tension gripped Morada block in Odishas Mayurbhanj district late Sunday night following the tragic death of a 22-year-old nursing student, allege

Jaipur Businessman's Rs 20 Kachori Break Costs Him Rs 20 Lakh Loss

The theft occurred around 4 pm when the businessman, identified as Champalal, stopped to eat a kachori and placed the bag containing the cash in

Maharashtra rain update: IMD issues orange alert for Gadchiroli

While Gadchiroli is under a yellow alert on Tuesday, the weather department has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Vidarbha, Marathwad

Netanyahu Urges Israelis to Vote the Right Way in Crucial Election

Israelis head to polls in a closely contested election, the first since Hamass October 7, 2023 attack.

Amazon And Tata Motors To Deploy 3,000 Electric Trucks Across India

Rage over E20 fuel was 'paid campaign': Gadkari

The rollout of E20 petrol (80% petrol, 20% ethanol) drew criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups, who raised concerns about it

Nation demanding account of Ram temple donations; chanda chors can't evade accountability: Congress

Jairam Ramesh also said that an engineer associated with the temple construction claimed that he was removed for raising a matter related to alle

Israelis Record Highest Turnout in 45 Years Amid Wartime Judgment on Netanyahu

Policies of Netanyahu's right-wing coalition have been divisive at home and have deepened Israel's international isolation, but he has defended h

Actor Imran Khan Gets Interim Relief In His Challenge To 'Leave India' Notice

No action will be taken until November 2, the next date of hearing.

Houthis Warn Egypt

Tensions across the Gulf region intensified after a senior Houthi official claimed that Egypts parliamentary decision authorising military suppor

Mahayuti vs MVA: Counting under way for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats

Polling for the Pune Graduates, Nagpur Graduates, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Graduates, Pune Teachers and Amravati Teachers constitue

Odisha Goes To Supreme Court Over Andhra Pradesh Poll Plan In Disputed Area

The petition names Andhra Pradesh election officials and other authorities involved in the electoral process.

Three big weddings in Tollywood: Reports

Hyderabad: Wedding bells may soon ring for two Tollywood heroes, and the latest buzz has already sparked curiosity among fans. While one young ac

BRICS Forum adopts joint declaration; condemns Pahalgam attack, seeks UNSC reforms

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum supported a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council

Supreme Court defers Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan's plea for release of passport to November 2

A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe adjourned the hearing after Uttar Pradeshs Standing Counsel Ruchira Goel said she was served t

Majhi flags off special train from Bhubaneswar to Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrations

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar to Ekta Nagar. The train carries around 1,000 people from N

Sarvam Inks 5-Year Pact With Defence Ministry For AI Projects Across Armed Forces

Under the agreement, Sarvam will design, develop and deploy AI applications catering to operational, training and decision-support requirements o

Mumbai's priciest rental deals: Oberoi 360 West leads at 28.5 lakh a month

Three of Mumbai's eight highest-rent residential properties are in Oberoi 360 West, Worli; the most expensive registered lease works out to 3.42

ACC posts 91% plunge in quarterly profit on higher fuel costs, weaker sales

The company's cement sales volumes fell to 9.72 million tonne from 10 million tonne a year earlier

JLR India starts local production of Defender 110 in Pune, cuts prices by up to 34 lakh

The move brings the luxury SUVs manufacturing closer to Indian customers, while global production of other Defender variants continues in Slovaki

Abhishek Sharma Surpasses Virat Kohli After 38-Ball 113 vs New Zealand, Need 3 More To Surpass Babar Azam In Elite List

Abhishek Sharma overtook Virat Kohli to become the Indian batter with the most T20 centuries on Tuesday. The explosive left-hander achieved this

Zero Tolerance to Corruption: CM Majhi Leads Oath on Anti-Corruption Awareness Week

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a strong warning to corrupt public officials, emphasising that governance is no longer run from i

How A Damaged Curd Packet On Blinkit Led To An Alleged

A 56-year-old Bengaluru resident lost 98,000 after dialling an unverified customer care number of Blinkit found on Google to seek a refund for a

India Poised to Lead Globally Through Science and Innovation, Says NITI Aayog Member

NITI Aayog member Prof. Govardhan Das emphasizes Indias potential in science and innovation during ESTIC 2026 conference. India Poised to Lead Gl

India's oil imports, external finance remain key challenges: RBI Dy Guv

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India's dependence on imported oil remains a challenge,

RH billionaire Gary Friedman bought a $15 million Beverly Hills mansion unfinished; three years later, he sold it unfinished for $24 million

Gary Friedman sold his unfinished Beverly Crest mansion for $24 million, making a significant profit. The property, initially designed in 2013, o

Three deaths reported amid Central Railway disruption; students family seeks compensation

Three people have died amid a major Central Railway disruption in Mumbai caused by a fire that damaged signalling equipment on October 26

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches BSE Power ETF; NFO open until October 30

The exchange-traded fund will track an index of eligible BSE 500 companies, spanning utilities, power infrastructure and electrical equipment man

IMD Warns of Very Severe Cyclone Arnab to Hit Andhra Coast with 135 kmph Winds

IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said the cyclone was located around 380 km south of Gopalpur and will move west-northwestwards until th

Bombay HC Grants Temporary Relief to Actor Imran Khan in

Actor Imran Khan has secured temporary relief from the Bombay High Court in his legal battle against a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (F

Copper vs Aluminium: Whats next for metal prices this year? | Trending commodity picks | EP 121

Why copper is falling after hitting record highs in 2026.

'We are winning without him': Akhilesh Yadav rules out alliance with Chandrashekhar Azad ahead of UP polls

Preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections have intensified, with political parties stepping up their campaigns as discussions over al

Nvidia, Meta Deepen AI Ties With $3 Billion Investment Deal

Meta's Muse models and agents, which run on Nvidia infrastructure, will work more closely with the chipmaker to improve performance and reduce co

BharathCloud opens 2nd Hyderabad office, plans to hire over 500 employees

The facility is also set to house the firms Global Network Operations Centre

BJD, Congress Observe Bandh in Baleshwar Over Minor

Normal life was thrown completely out of gear in Jaleswar town of Odishas Baleshwar district on Tuesday as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Cong

Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries in Karnataka used funds to increase income

State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority Vice-Chairperson interacts with guarantee scheme beneficiaries in Shivamogga

Paper industry seeks PMs intervention as coal costs surge 50% in two months

The industry body has sought priority coal allocation and regular railway rakes, warning that rising fuel costs are threatening operational viabi

White House Official Jokes Nicki Minaj Could Be Next Press Secretary: 'We May Have Found'

Cheung shared a video suggesting Nicki Minaj as press secretary after Katie Zacharia's dismissal.

IIIT-Hs Robotic Research Sees Real-World Deployment On Shop Floor

A three-year-old collaboration with Ati Robotics sees fruitful real-world translation of lab research with vision-language models and image-based

Autorickshaw drivers demand free minimum fuel assistance

Bombay High Court stays Leave India Notice against actor Imran Khan till November 2

In his petition, Imran Khan denied participating in the protest and challenged the notice because he was not allowed to be heard

IPL 2027: Chennai Super Kings Overhaul Support Staff, Appoint Albie Morkel and Mohit Sharma Under Head Coach Zaheer Khan

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced a sweeping overhaul of their coaching and support staff on Tu

Anthropic's Mythos 5 ignored risks, targeted real GitHub project in test

Anthropic's Mythos 5 incident has raised concerns over AI agents acting beyond their intended tasks, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity s

Power shutdown on October 29

5 developmental imperatives, including increasing credit intensity, would underpin Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat: Shaktikanta Das

Das underscored that first among the developmental imperatives is increasing the size and scale of the credit market

India Faces No US Pressure To Cut Russian Oil Imports, Says Hardeep Puri

JERA signs pact with AM Green for long-term supply of green ammonia

JERA and AM Green have agreed upon supply of approximately 70,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually over five years, with potential extension of t

Mahindra Lifespace adds 10.5-acre land in Bengaluru for housing project worth 1,250 cr

The project is estimated to offer about 1 million (10 lakh) sq ft of saleable area, and is expected to have a revenue potential of around 1,250 c

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after backlash over alleged Mao meme remarks

Kylian Mbappe is experiencing significant backlash in China after comments perceived as disrespectful towards Mao Zedong. Several Chinese brands,

Chip war exposes Indias semiconductor vulnerabilities, industry leaders say

U.S.China tensions underscore need for domestic technology capabilities and resilient supply chains; industry flags gaps in materials, manufactur

The Hindu, Kauvery Hospital to host stroke care webinar on October 28

The webinar will discuss early diagnosis, symptom recognition, and the importance of timely access to specialised care

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Stock markets end largely unchanged amid elevated crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlgihts: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended largely unchanged in a highly volatile trade on Tuesday a

Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in US

More than 7 million oysters have helped protect over 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs in the US while supporting marine conservation. The Suppo

At SCO meet, Rajnath calls for dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorism

There is no place for those who finance, support, or provide safe havens to terrorists, says Defence Minister; India supports adoption of action

AEEES Recruitment 2026: 254 Positions Open Including Principal, Application Portal to Launch on November 2

The AEEES announces 254 job vacancies including principal positions, with applications opening on November 2 and closing on November 22. AEEES Re