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Draft national energy policy 2026 sent to Cabinet: Power Secretary

Proposals to promote competition in electricity supply and allow multiple distribution licensees

US State Dinner Menu For Xi Jinping Has American Classics With Chinese Influence, And A Historic Toast From 1972

The menu is designed to bring American ingredients and culinary traditions together with subtle Chinese influences.

No Caste, No Horoscope: VHP's Push For Marriage, Temple Reforms In Kerala

The VHP now wants to encourage marriages across caste boundaries and is preparing to launch a caste-neutral matrimonial platform where horoscope

Hindutva is not against anyone, its inclusive: Vice President

New Delhi: Hindutva is about taking everyone along while preserving their individual rights and cannot be against anyone, Vice President CP Radha

US, China Must Ensure AI Develops Under Human Control: Xi At White House

BJP Criticizes AAP for Political Claims Amid ED Investigations in Punjab

Punjab BJP leader Keval Singh Dhillon urges AAP to respond with facts, not political accusations, amidst ED investigations ahead of elections. BJ

Centre approves 75 cr grant for Balrampur Chini to set up bioplastic R&D unit

The R&D plant, to be located at Kumbhi having a capacity of 100 tonnes per annum, will be established at a total cost of 110 crore

Trump, Xi seek steadier US-China ties, focus on trade, AI and security

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aim to strengthen US-China relations by focusing on cooperation in trade and technology. The two leaders have plans t

Pixxel plans at least four satellite launches in 2028 under 1,200-crore EO programme

Pixxel will directly execute around 6070 per cent of the programme, translating into an investment of about 700750 crore over the next three-and-

Cauvery water dispute: In SC, TN claims 20 TMC deficit as Karnataka says several districts face drought situation

Appearing before a Bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath both State governments, however, concurred on the point that the Cauvery water was a very

West Bengal Opposition Leader Accuses Police of Bias Ahead of By-Election

Humayun Kabir protests outside police station, alleging bias against his party ahead of the October 6 by-election in West Bengal. West Bengal Opp

Prakash Raj backs anti-Baldota, anti-pollution protest in Koppal

The multilingual actor says he will return on October 31 when agitation completes a year

Sapling plantation drive in Sathanur

Watch: Chennai airport: Why is Tamil Nadu asking for a new operator? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to replace the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as the operator of Chennai airport, reviving a two-decade-old de

Kochi Metro Rail Limited issues circular imposing curbs on officials communicating with media

The circular issued by District Collector G. Priyanka, who is holding charge of KMRL managing director, also warns of stern action against those

KTR urges apex court to fix anomalies in EC functioning

MDR on UPI payments: What customers, merchants need to know from Oct 15

From October 15, MDR will apply to certain UPI payments above 2,000 made to large merchants, while customers and eligible small vendors will cont

RRR South in Limbo As Centre Sits on Alignment

Telangana seeks central scheme backing to build 201-km stretch alongside north section

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Reviews Jammu and Kashmirs Industrial Policy Draft 2026-35

Omar Abdullah emphasizes a competitive framework in the new Jammu and Kashmir industrial policy to boost local industries and employment. Chief M

Economists raise concerns as India's growth increasingly becomes credit expansion-led

India's economic growth has accelerated recently, supported by a significant rise in bank credit. Economists express concerns about the sustainab

India must build clout in electronics, semiconductor value chains: IT Secy

IT Secretary S Krishnan said India needs domestic capacity to guard against technology denial while building a crucial presence across global ele

DDA orders safety audit of all high-rise buildings constructed before 2001

The move comes against the backdrop of building collapses, including the one in Satya Niketan, which claimed the lives of seven people.

Stabbing at Catholic convent in Poland leaves one dead, four wounded

Police said they were alerted to the stabbing on the grounds of the abbey in Jarosaw at around 9:30 a.m. Four men and a woman were stabbed

Andhra Pradesh CS Unveils World Heart Day-2026 Poster

Stresses awareness on cardiovascular diseases

Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

Mumbai: Actor Mushtaq Khan, whose comic performances made him a familiar face in Hindi cinema, has reportedly died after battling cancer. Known f

LIVE | Trumps FDA pick faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion pills in confirmation hearing

Optimo Capital appoints former RBI CGM as an independent director

Bengaluru-based non-banking finance company Optimo Capital on Thursday said it has roped in former RBI Chief General Manager Shrimohan Yadav as a

AP To Invite CMs From Six States For Dasara Festivities At Kanaka Durga Temple

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav said on Thursday that, as directed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, he would personally meet the six chi

Lokesh allays fears over environmental impact of data centres coming up in Andhra Pradesh

State government has set a norm that a minimum 70% of the energy used by the data centres must come from renewable sources, says the IT & HRD Min

RTC Cancels 170 Bus Services In Vizag

APSRTC has temporarily cancelled around 170 bus services in Visakhapatnam amid adverse weather conditions caused by a deep depression affecting N

Indias Consumer Durables Market Could Surpass

A new report predicts Indias consumer durables market may reach 3.25 lakh crore by 2030, driven by rising income and changing consumer habits. In

Housing societies in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu lead residential rooftop solar installations

Tier II cities such as Coimbatore, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore (Nellore), Visakhapatnam, Kolhapur and Nashik are also catching up

Trump welcomes Xi to White House on lavish state visit

Mr. Trump laid on the pomp and ceremony, treating Mr. Xi to a formal welcome at the White House before they moved to talks in the Oval Office and

Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UN Security Council be abolished? | In Focus Podcast

France seeks to shake up the UN Security Council, calling for veto limits amid crises from Sudan to Lebanon. In Focus host Kallol Bhattacherjee a

Mushtaq Khan death reason: What happened to veteran actor behind the iconic 'Meri ek taang nakli hai' dialogue

Mushtaq Khan cause of death: Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, known for films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Jodi No. 1, has

Election Snatcher: Akhilesh Yadav Says Gyanesh Kumar Must Step Down

If the vote of this generation had not been stolen, the Samajwadi government would have been formed in 2022, Akhilesh Yadav said

BJP stages mock funeral of bankrupt Congress govt.

CJP leader claims

During the press conference, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke attacked CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), voter name deletion

Orangutan Trafficking Probe: Clearer Picture Likely In Days, Says Odisha Minister

STF probing possible wildlife smuggling racket; minister says action will follow if negligence established: Reports

Nationwide bank strike: State-Level Bankers Committee advises customers to plan banking transactions in advance

Panel says latest information related to the strike and banking services will be communicated through the official websites of banks, SMS alerts

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow

The two housing projects are being developed at an estimated cost of 12,000 crore

Rupee, bonds witness sell-off as crude oil, US Treasury yields rise

The rupee settled at 95.96 per dollar, while the benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 7.11 per cent, its highest level

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Participates in Cleanliness Drive in Ahmedabad

CM Bhupendra Patel joined a cleanliness drive in Ahmedabad, engaging with students and launching infrastructure projects worth 583.85 crore. Guja

Mushtaq Khan, 'Welcome' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' actor, passes away at the age of 56

Mushtaq Khan, a celebrated Bollywood actor, sadly passed away on September 24 at Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after a prolonged battle with cancer

Lessons from Hayden Panettiere death can save around 70,000 American lives in a year. Here is all you need to know

Hayden Panettiere death: For people struggling with addictions, there are various types of care, including therapy and counseling, medication and

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Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POCSO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POCSO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Palestinian president delivers UN speech by video after US denies visa again

UltraTech Cement adds 4.6 mtpa fresh capacity

Consequent to fresh capacity addition, the companys total domestic grey cement manufacturing capacity now stands augmented to 204.7 mtpa

Chip Stocks Hit By Nasdaq Selloff: SanDisk, Micron, Western Digital, Others Slip Up To 4%

SanDisk, Western Digital, Micron and SK Hynix fall as semiconductor stocks track a broader selloff across Nasdaq technology names.

Indias credit markets most suppressed among large economies, says Ex-SEBI member

The former regulator argued this has pushed household savings toward equity, stretching valuations and making India less attractive to foreign ca

Mushtaq Khan, popular for his roles in Welcome and Gadar, dies at 56

Mushtaq Khan, popular for his roles in Welcome and Gadar, dies at 56. This is a developing story.

Mahadev Betting App case: CBI arrests wanted accused Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Abhishek Kumar, described as one of the kingpins and wanted accused in the Mahadev Online

Motilal Nehru College faculty suspend academics indefinitely over alleged election violence

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Himanta Biswa Sarma defends Election Commission amid reports of internal rifts

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Masks, blue robes at Charminar: What

Hyderabad: Blue robes, gold masks and a warning that trust is overrated. A group of people dressed in matching hooded outfits appeared at Charmin

Amazon Trying To Lure Employees Back It Fired For AI, Cloud Computing Roles

Amazon is reaching out to former employees and offering them a shorter re-hiring pathway for AI and cloud computing roles.

Crude surge, insurance reforms trigger 1.7% market slide

With global yields remaining elevated and commodity prices showing renewed strength, market sentiment is likely to remain cautious in the immedia

Asian Games 2026: India Win Silver Medal in Mixed 4x400m Relay

The quartet of Poovamma Raju, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj and Manu TS claimed the silver medal with a timing of 3:14.46, successfully defend

Three Arrested Following Bus Fire Incident on Yamuna Expressway

Three suspects, including bus drivers, have been arrested after a tragic fire on the Yamuna Expressway resulted in nine fatalities. Three Arreste

Irdai's distribution reforms may disrupt insurance growth in near term

Proposed commission cuts could trigger broker consolidation and squeeze bancassurance, while tighter expense limits may put additional pressure o

BRS Welcomes Verdict On Danam, Says One Down More To Go

Joining Rama Rao, BRS Assembly deputy floor leader T. Harish Rao said Thursdays judgment should be viewed in the context of Constitutional princi

3,540 kg of ration rice seized, salesman suspended in Ramanathapuram

China, U.S. reach consensus on multiple economic and trade issues: Chinese Commerce Ministry

He Yadong, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, told the media in Beijing that the two countries economic and trade teams recently held their e

Dubai-based Indian cancelled 2 flats, builder claims deductions; what MahaREAT ruled

On July 1, 2026, the homebuyer won the matter before the MahaREAT. In its ruling, the tribunal directed the builder to refund the homebuyer Rs 48

Mudasarlova Reservoir Receives Fresh Inflows Following Rains

Fresh inflows from Kambalakonda hills have raised Mudasarlova Reservoir's water level by three feet, offering relief amid drinking water concerns

No need to avoid tuna over parasite reports from Brazil, says government

Consumers in India are advised to continue consuming tuna and other commercially available fish amid parasitic infection reports. Reports from Br

Salem Mayor demands action against Corporation Commissioner; writes letter to T.N. Governor

Streams, rivulets swell in North Andhra, motorists stranded

Officials deployed emergency teams to clear roads and restore connectivity; initiated measures to improve water drainage and regulate traffic mov

Kiaasa Builds AI-Led Strategy Across Design, Supply Chain and Marketing

New Delhi [India], September 24: Kiaasa Retail Limited is developing an AI-led operating strategy that will connect product design, supply-chain

Deep depression wreaks havoc in North Andhra; heavy rain leaves four dead, many areas flooded

More rain forecast as weather system is likely to weaken into depression; Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam districts worst-hit; parts of coasta

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala Police issue formal orders appointing SIT

The investigators face the challenge of independently verifying the material provided by the ED and gathering corroborating evidence.

Councillor Sugathansbrother arrested for alleged trespass on murder case witness house

Sooraj Pancholi says he never met Disha Salian or Aaditya Thackeray, speaks on death threats

Actor Sooraj Pancholi says he received online abuse and death threats after his name was linked to the Disha Salian death case. He clarified that

4Note Gardens: Where Music Takes Centre Stage and Pets Join the Party

At 4Note Gardens, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli is reimagining outdoor dining as a space for music, conversation, community and unhurried evenings.

Minister flags off 26 new BS-VI buses in Salem

Efforts on to increase personal loan ceiling to 3 lakh, says Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation Chairman

Google plans first test of AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher

Sept 24 (Reuters) Alphabets Google said on Thursday it will launch a prototype satellite next week in its first in-orbit test of Project Suncatc

Elephants Enjoy Five-Day Picnic at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve are enjoying a five-day picnic, receiving special care and attention from their caretakers. Elephants Enjo

Banks need to recognise tech risk as 1st-order enterprise risk: RBI Dy Guv Jain

He noted that technology is now embedded in almost every critical banking function, from core banking and payments to customer onboarding, credit

Congress MP questions BRS claims on power, farm issues

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Vizag; normal life disrupted

Tree-fall incidents were reported across Visakhapatnam as heavy rain inundated low-lying colonies, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic

Gold price falls Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh as strong dollar, rising crude prices pressure bullion

Gold prices fell Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in New Delhi, extending losses for a fourth session, while silver dropped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2

Man left bank job for farming in Andhra Pradesh, now earns Rs 5,000 a day

After losing his father in 2025, Ravuri Sekhar made a pivotal decision to leave his banking career and take over the family farm. He embraced org

CM Revanth To Receive Prestigious Aryadan Muhammed Award in Keralam on Friday

The Aryadan Muhammed Foundation is presenting the award in memory of late Aryadan Muhammed, a popular Congress leader from Kerala

Parents of IIT Bombay student demand professor

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Four State transport corporations facing 8,000 crore in losses, says Karnataka Minister

Karnatakas four State-run transport corporations are collectively facing losses of around 8,000 crore and are struggling to pay salaries, Transpo

Echo of row in ECI: Protest in Mandya seeking Gyanesh Kumars resignation, SC urged to take suo moto cognisance

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to receive Aryadan Mohammed 2026 award

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