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Pakistani drama Dar-e-nijaat big twist: Meet Abu Bakr

Islamabad: There is one Pakistani drama that is currently playing in almost every household that speaks Urdu and Hindi. Guess which one? It is no

Hyderabad: Bihar man caught with 1.8 kg ganja in Quthbullapur

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Departments District Task Force (DTF) team seized 1.80 kilogram of ganja from a Bihar native during a speci

Jayesh Ranjan, 11 other IAS officers transferred in Telangana

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana on Wednesday, October 28, transferred 12 senior IAS officers including Special Chief Secretary to Governme

Delhi Traders Seek 20-Minute Meeting With Rahul Gandhi, Urge Postponement Of INDIA Bloc Rally

Delhi trade bodies have requested a 20-minute dialogue with Rahul Gandhi to defer the INDIA bloc's 1 November Ramlila Maidan rally until after Di

Indian Army to get 335 more K9 Vajra-T howitzers for deployment along China, Pakistan borders

In a major boost to the Indian Army's artillery capabilities along the borders with Pakistan and China, the Defence Ministry has cleared a propos

Beyond Reels and Shorts: Why social media platforms want longer videos

Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time acr

It Does Not Matter Who Holds The Gun: Akash Banerjee Inciting Violence In Arunachal Pradesh In The Name Of Final Battle?

YouTuber Akash Banerjee has portrayed the violence during protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh as

Value investing still works, but stock selection is key: Fund managers

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Mutual fund leaders say investors must look beyond market narratives and assess businesses on their fundamentals a

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans Wish India Happy Diwali; Avengers: Doomsday Release

Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans Wish India Happy Diwali; Avengers: Doomsday Gets Early Release Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans hav

UAPA bail: Why foreign nationality alone is not enough to deny bail

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign nationality and visa overstay alone cannot trigger a special restriction on bail under the UAPA. Here is

CM Vijay Inaugurates Electrical Labs at 30 Govt ITIs

The initiative, inaugurated at the Government ITI in Guindy here, is expected to benefit 9,250 trainees annually across 23 districts, a press rel

Spain Train Crash: High-Speed Train Hits Stopped Train, Killing at Least 10

Spains rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Rail service was suspended between Madrid,

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash attend Ramayana's world premiere in LA

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana held its world premiere at the David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Sai Pallavi

China takes Mbapp

Bangkok: Chinas Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, October 28, it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbapps apology seriously for comments considered to

After memory, AI drives up chip costs: Will phones and laptops get pricier?

AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushin

Haris Rauf fined 20% of match fee and reprimanded for ICC Code breach

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Assam police arrest 80 people, including 54 husbands, in Dhubri child marriage crackdown

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Centre Announces 3% DA Hike For Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

The DA for Central Government employees and DR for pensioners are set to increase from 60 per cent to 63 per cent of basic pay or pension, effect

Rajneesh Chopra Featured in Outlook's 'Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026' Report for Advancing Wellbeing and Expanding Economic Opportunity

New Delhi [India], October 28: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon'ble Prime Minister Narend

Keralam Govt Not Discontinuing All KIIFB Work: CM Satheesan

Vijayan also accused the UDF government of surrendering before the Centre's encroachment into the state's financial freedom through its various e

Spanish FA Fines Barcelona 602 Over Julian Alvarez Approach

Atletico accused Barcelona of approaching Alvarez, whose contract runs until June 2030, without first notifying them in writing

Commonwealth gold medallists Jaismine, Arundhati lead 14 Indian boxers at Tammer tournament

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Veteran civil servant Syed Munir Hoda passes away at 76

In a career spanning over 35 years, he held various positions, including Member-Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and T

Hyderabad: BharathCloud opens second office at Mindspace IT Park

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based sovereign AI cloud services provider BharathCloud has opened its second office in the city at Mindspace IT Park in Hit

ACB nabs Banjara Hills SI for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday, October 28, arrested a Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Banjara Hills poli

Andhra Pradesh: Sulphur Vessel Runs Aground Near Antarvedi Amid Cyclone Arnab

Port officials and maritime authorities are monitoring the situation. The condition of the vessel and the further course of action are expected t

Amid rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra, a helpline run by one of their own offers support

Pune-based Shivar helpline managed by young people from farming families offers both a listening ear and practical solutions

SIR: Over 89 lakh voters cleared for Telangana

Hyderabad: Over 89 lakh voters in Telangana whose names were flagged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have been cle

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-crore container manufacturing scheme, Rs 1,856-cr sports goods scheme

How an all-Malayali dance crew is creating buzz in the UK

Flow Factory has been showcasing routines that blend South Indian dance style with hip-hop at competitions, charity events and dance youth festiv

MLC Verdict Not a Surprise, 3 of 4 Seats Held By NDA Earlier: BK Hariprasad

He said victory and defeat were part of democracy and asserted that the party would identify and address its shortcomings pointing to the Samajwa

Retirement planning must account for inflation, taxes and how to spend time

Retirement planning must go beyond building a corpus, with experts warning against speculative trading after retirement

Silver slips 17% in a month: Should investors buy the dip or stay cautious?

Higher US real yields, a stronger dollar, weak investment demand and industrial concerns have pressured silver, though experts remain cautiously

Cyclone Arnab: Flash flood alert for several southern Odisha districts amid heavy rain

Around 28,000 people had been evacuated across eight districts so far, against a planned evacuation target of 48,000, as per Odisha Special Relie

Dearness Allowance For Government Employees Hiked By 3% Ahead Of Diwali

The increase follows the accepted formula based on the recommendations of the seventh pay commission.

RSS to reduce regions from 11 to 9 in major organisational restructure

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Supreme Court orders Nikhil Wagle virtual and Sanjay Raut physical appearance on November 17

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10 Killed In Crash Between 2 High-Speed Trains In Spain

The country's rail system operator ADIF said that the crash happened in the province of Toledo and on the line from Madrid to Seville.

Spain Train Crash Updates: 10 Dead, Madrid Services Suspended

Spain Train Crash Updates: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was shocked after the second collision on Spain's high-speed rail network this ye

Israelis Await Final Election Results As Netanyahu Remains Far From Defeated

Spain Train Crash Updates: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was shocked after the second collision on Spain's high-speed rail network this ye

Karnataka MLC Sweep Puts Congress on Notice Ahead of 2028 Polls

The BJPJD(S) alliance has delivered a significant political setback to the ruling Congress in Karnataka, winning all four Legislative Council sea

CID, Aahat maker BP Singh dies at 75

Singh was best known for creating CID, the crime investigation series that premiered in 1998 and went on to become one of the longest-running sho

CERT-In flags security flaws in Apple devices, warns of data exposure

CERT-In said the vulnerabilities could also allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and compromise the targeted systems

High waves lash Machilipatnam coast as Cyclone Arnab intensifies sea conditions

Any election is a wake-up call, but this wont impact the government, says Home Minister Priyank Kharge

In a setback for the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the opposition BJP-JD(S) alliance swept all four Legislative Council seats in the October 23 e

Brent holds atop $110 as geopolitical risk overrides easing physical stress

The key shift in October is that the oil price rally has changed character from reflecting genuine physical tightness to what could happen next,

Karan Wahi: Bumped into Uditi Singh when she was with her new bf

Mumbai: Personal relationships often become a talking point inside the Bigg Boss house, bringing people outside the show into the conversation to

BJP Moves To Retain Hardeep Singh Puri In Rajya Sabha, Fields The Union Minister From Madhya Pradesh

A new ore-der: Can Indias Mineral Exchanges fix the price game?

Indias proposed mineral exchanges aim to fix price transparency, boost liquidity, and create credible domestic benchmarks for ores like iron ore

How five women from a Palakkad bakery found YouTube stardom

VillageFoodKerala, a YouTube channel featuring five women cooking traditional dishes, taps into the appeal of long forgotten recipes and rustic c

Abhishek Sharma reclaims No. 1 spot in T20I batting rankings

Abhishek Sharma's impressive century against New Zealand allowed him to retake the No. 1 position in T20I batting rankings. He scored 113 runs of

OpenAI Has Been Very Bad For The World: Ex-Google Researcher

Alex Turner, who quit Google DeepMind over its Pentagon deal, says no single lab can fix the AI threats, and that the US and China will have to c

India invites Pakistan, nine other SCO members to first Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi

India has invited all 10 SCO member nations, including Pakistan, to the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22.

Trump-backed Bouchard faces a tight race in Michigans open 10th District

Michigan MI-10 election 2026: Michigans 10th Congressional District is an open-seat race between Republican Michael Bouchard and Democrat Christi

From IIM Bangalore To Google: This Alumna Reveals 5 Mistakes CAT Aspirants Must Avoid

CAT 2026 Strategy: The IIM Bangalore graduate suggested that aspirants spend the first five minutes reading and picking the right sets, asserting

Hardeep Singh Puri Nominated For Rajya Sabha Polls From Madhya Pradesh; BJP Drops Him From UP List

The BJP has nominated Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial election from Madhya Pradesh, dropping him from its

DK Shivakumar Vows Corrective Measures After NDAs 4-0 MLC Sweep

He said the party would carefully assess the message conveyed by voters and work to correct its shortcomings

Diwali 2026: Kusha Kapila exposes bust lining, Anshula Kapoor trolled for wearing high heels beside shorter husband Rohan

Kusha Kapila faced backlash for an ill-fitting blouse that exposed the underboob lining. Khushi Kapoor's bold Indo-Western outfit featured cut-ou

Khush Parikh wins gold, Shreeja Shah bronze at Khel Mahakumbh 2026

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South Korea fines Google, Apple a combined $47.6 million over app store payment practices

South Korea fined Alphabet's Google and Apple a total of 63.7 billion won for market abuse. The Korea Media and Communications Commission investi

Abhishek Sharma reclaims top spot in the ICC men's T20I batter ranking after sensational recent performances

Star India batter Abhishek Sharma has been in incredible form for the last few years for the Men in Blue; the star batter had all the limelight o

Deven Choksey's IPO playbook: Spot valuations, read DRHPs, assess risks

At the Smart Arena segment of the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Deven Choksey advised retail investors to check an IPO's size, busi

Bank holiday tomorrow, October 29: Are banks closed for Karwa Chauth? Check city-wise details

Banks in India will generally remain open on Thursday, October 29, for Karwa Chauth celebrations. Only bank branches in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh,

Shukkoor murder case in Keralam: CBI court to pronounce verdict on November 12

Case assumed political significance after CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan and former MLA and then DYFI State secretary T.V. Rajesh were arraigned as a

Why Doctor Khushbu Taori Modi Quit Her Government Job For SewaConnect

Former medical officer Dr Khushbu Taori Modi launched SewaConnect to transform NGO funding through a volunteer platform after serving as a govern

Adani Ports Revenue Crosses Rs 11,300 Crore In Q2, Raises FY27 Outlook

The logistics business reported 21 per cent growth in revenue, aided by the expansion of its integrated shore-to-door network.

PhysicsWallah partners with DPIIT to support early-stage ventures

The two-year partnership aims to expand access to training, mentorship, incubation and seed funding for entrepreneurs in smaller cities and rural

Operation Trident: Indias Biggest Strike Against Drug Cartels Yet? | The Hindu Editorial

Operation Trident, a major anti-narcotics crackdown targeting an international syndicate operating across the India-Myanmar-Bangladesh corridor,

NIT Rourkela scientists develop lead-free light-emitting materials for safer lighting and security applications

These materials respond to changes in heat and moisture and can have applications in security systems, sensors and lighting technologies.

India's Rs 38,000 Crore Thoothukudi Mega Shipyard Project Advances As Sonowal Meets HD Hyundai Chairman In Seoul

Telangana CM orders 100% use of treated water for non-drinking purposes in govt offices, public spaces

Telangana Chief Minister asks officials to ensure the supply of treated water to data centres, given their requirements; take measures keeping fu

Trump says Venezuela could become 51st US state

U.S. President Donald Trump on October 27 suggested that Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state, citing growing oil cooperation between the t

10 dead as two-high speed trains collide in Spain's Toledo province, death count likely to rise

At least 10 people have been killed in a collision involving two high-speed trains in Spain's central province of Toledo, with the death toll fea

Arunachal Pradesh Row:

The controversy surrounding Arunachal Pradesh has once again raised serious questions about the responsibilities of political parties when nation

CM Revanth Directs Mandatory Use Of Treated STP Water In Govt Offices

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held a review meeting on sewage treatment plants (STPs) and treated water use at the MCR HRD Bodhi Pavilion.

Three dead and 55,000 evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits Andhra Pradesh

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Centre Rushes High-Level Team To Probe Kuno Cheetah Death From Firearm Pellet Injuries

Ariyil Shukoor Murder Case: Verdict Likely on November 12

The case relates to the murder of Muslim Youth League activist Shukoor in Kannur in February 2012, whose killing was allegedly carried out in ret

Kashi Ropeway trials phase 2: Varanasi prepares cultural makeover for commuters

Kashi Ropeway trials phase 2: Varanasi prepares cultural makeover for commuters

I used to be a criminal myself. now, I sell bananas: Watch Harsh Gujral cracks joke in front of Yogi Adityanath on UP crime, watch video

Comedian Harsh Gujral took social media by storm with a hilarious tale about crime in Uttar Pradesh. At an awards show, he entertained the audien

Tamil Nadu Environment Ministers remark on soap, shampoo use causing Noyyal River foaming draws ire

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday criticised Mr. Rajiv, and said that even children know that the foaming of rivers such as the Noyyal

SC directs Sanjay Raut to appear in person on November 17 in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 28) directed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to appear before itpersonallyin connection with contempt of court

Kolkata Police Enters SRFTI Campus as Students Hold Torch Rally

Vice-chancellor Santosh Ajmera said the protest could not be considered peaceful, alleging that outsiders had joined the students to take control

Cabinet approves 3% DA, DR hike for central govt staff, pensioners

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the increase would take DA and DR from 60 per cent to 63 per cent of basic pay and pension, respectively, wi

Inside Darjeeling's Mahakal Temple Where Vedic Chants and Buddhist Prayers Resonate

In the mid-1980s, retired GM worker Dmytro Szylak began decorating two Detroit garages; nearly 30 years later, his backyard was drawing thousands of visitors a year

Hamtramck Disneyland is a vibrant outdoor art installation designed by Dmytro Szylak in Hamtramck, Michigan. This ambitious project sprouted afte

Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali

Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali

Real Madrid Apologise To Chinese People After Mbappe's Mao 'Dictator' Comment

On Tuesday, Chinese brands including dairy companies Mengniu and Shanghai Milkground Food Tech as well as Eastroc Beverage ceased all cooperation

Zero-Balance Savings Accounts with High Interest: Understanding Eligibility, Rates & Conditions

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto experts called for clearer regulations and tax reforms, warning that high taxes were pushing trading over

Odisha: Family Seeks Release of Mumbai Doctor Held Over Rayagada Violence

While police allege that he instigated tribal people against the government and was involved in criminal acts, his supporters describe him as a h