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Telangana declares 365 mandals drought-hit, initiates relief

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Tuesday, October 27, declared 365 mandals across 31 districts as drought-affected for Kharif 2026. Out of

RBI Governor asks states to adopt prudent borrowing strategies

Addressing the 36th Conference of State Finance Secretaries, the governor also advised states to make effective use of the State Level Bankers Co

Survey highlights poor quality of English learning in government English-medium schools

The assessment of English language learning is based on the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing

HYDRAA seizes fake HMWSSB tankers, removes 7 illegal borewells

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday, October 27, continued its crackdown on those extracti

IRDAI to implement distribution reforms only after consensus: Ajay Seth

Speaking at the annual Business Standard BFSI Insights Summit, Ajay Seth said the regulator will work to expedite claims in case of health polici

Focus on early intervention at UNICEF workshop on inclusive child development

Experts suggest intervening when the first signs of autism are identified rather than wait for more to appear

Warangal Eyeing To Be TGs Next Major City After Hyderabad

Highway projects, Mamnoor airport, and a super-speciality hospital are expected to boost economic activity in the region: Reports

Gold, AI and Indias rise: The three forces rewiring global metals

Collectors on High Alert as Cyclone Arnab Approaches AP Coast

District administrations in the Godavari region suspend bus services and close commercial establishments as Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra P

Wages of domestic workers increased, but at slower rate: ILO report

Informality of domestic work reduced in many countries, ILO adds

Rohingya Woman Gangraped, Held Captive For 3 Months

Hyderabad police are investigating the alleged rape and confinement of an 18-year-old Rohingya woman, with special teams formed to trace the four

Watch: Cyclone Arnab: What Andhra Pradesh needs to know

As Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast, authorities have stepped up evacuations, cancelled train services and flights, and activate

Alliance Leaders Stress On Unity To Win Local Body Polls

The DCM said the Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and BJP had reached a consensus on seat-sharing, keeping the state's interests in mind. He acknowledged

Knack Packaging Q2 net profit rises 25% to 25 crore, revenue jumps 53%

Higher volumes and improved realisations supported quarterly growth, while rising polymer prices and freight costs put pressure on operating marg

48-year-old man found dead at his home in Surathkal

Kotia is Odisha

Affirming that the Kotia region remains an inseparable part of the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today stated tha

Ethanol that was all propaganda: Gadkari defends E20, bats for alternative fuels

Real estate sector welcomes governments move to relax height restrictions for non-high rise buildings

The permissible height of non-high rise buildings has been increased from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres

Maharashtra Unveils New PPP Policy to Accelerate Infrastructure Development by 2047

Maharashtras new PPP policy aims to streamline infrastructure projects and enhance governance efficiency, setting the stage for growth by 2047. M

Cyclonic Storm Arnab: Six Trains Cancelled, Services Affected for Jharkhand Rail Passengers

Ranchi, October 27, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): South Eastern Railway has cancelled six trains due to cyclonic storm Arnab, affecting rail passengers t

Cotton Yield Down 50 Per Cent Due To Drought In Adilabad

Paddy and redgram yield may be affected

'We aren't sending fools to represent': Vance rips Dems apart, calls on the patriots of Montana

Days after claims of irregularities in garbage contracts, Chief Minister meets with Opposition

Gera Developments launches homebuyer support programme with EMI relief and seven-year protection

The programme combines pre-possession financial assistance with an extended maintenance plan, addressing unexpected financial difficulties and ho

Retired PSU staff ask President to expedite pension hikes

The NCPA said that the President must exercise her august moral authority and direct the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment and the EPFO to im

Jio IPO Listing May Boost Financial Services Shares

Mumbai, October 27: The shares of Jio Financial Services closed at 207.25. Experts believe that the upcoming listing of Jio Platforms IPO on Octo

Madurai Ring Road linking two highways designed to facilitate uninterrupted movement

EPS Pension Hike: Minimum Pension May Increase by

Mumbai, October 27: Pensioners under the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) are hopeful for an increase in the minimum monthly pension, which current

SpiceJet's domestic market share falls below Star Air for the first time

SpiceJet's domestic market share dropped to 0.6 per cent in September, below Star Air's 0.7 per cent, as overall passenger traffic declined 6.49

Central Employees to Receive Diwali Bonus

Mumbai, October 27: The central government has announced a Diwali bonus for eligible central employees, primarily benefiting those in Group C and

Unauthorised Constructions Emerging as a Civic Issue Ahead of Urban Polls

Unregulated development obstructs natural drainage channels and aggravates waterlogging during heavy rains, posing difficulties for residents.

Looking beyond GST 2.0: Why compliance reforms are the next big test

The next phase of GST reforms, promises simpler registration, quicker refunds and wider input tax credit, but businesses say deeper structural an

Minister Suryabanshi Suraj Reviews Cyclone

In the wake of impending Cyclone Arnab, the Odisha government has ramped up its disaster preparedness. A high-level review meeting was held at th

Sri Lanka Defeats Pakistan by 8 Wickets, Eliminates England from ODI Tri-Series Final Race

Lahore, October 27: Sri Lanka has secured a significant victory over Pakistan, defeating them by eight wickets in the ongoing ODI tri-series held

Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 showcases India

The ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, is showcasing India

BC-A Groups Oppose Inclusion Of Mudiraj Community

Opposition grows in Telangana as BC-A groups warn that including the Mudiraj community could dilute reservation benefits for 68 existing castes.

Abhishek Sharma Breaks Suryakumar Yadavs World Record

Wellington, October 27: Abhishek Sharmas explosive century led India to a comfortable six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I on

Russian oil refineries boost output as drone attacks halt after US-brokered deal, sources say

Russian oil refineries have increased crude processing by 25% in the second half of October. This increase followed the cessation of persistent d

Retirement Health Options for Railway Employees

Mumbai, October 27: In a significant update for retired railway employees, the Railway Board has clarified options regarding health benefits unde

Drought not caused by nature, but by Revanth Reddy

Bharatiya Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President KTR has criticised the Revanth Reddy government, alleging that drought-like conditions in Telang

Melania Trump announces Ukraine-Russia ceasefire around Oleshky takes effect two days ahead of schedule

US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect beyond Oleshky two days ahead of sc

'White House was dirty': Trump torches Obama after 'Saddam Hussein's cheesecake factory' insult

Credible financial reporting bedrock of Viksit Bharat, says Nitin Gupta

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NFRA chief Nitin Gupta said credible financial reporting and independent audits are vital to attracting long-ter

Bengalurus electorate plunges from 1.03 crore to 59 lakh after SIR

The final electorate comprises 28,68,670 male voters, 30,40,431 female voters and 674 third-gender voters.

MDR uncertainty, choppy markets cloud 33,600-crore fintech IPO pipeline

For payments companies, investors will assess impact of merchant discount rate

President Murmu Notifies Lakshadweep Tourism Rules, Mandates Safety Norms

The Lakshadweep Tourism Trade (Registration, Safety and Facilitation) Regulation, 2026, will apply to all commercial lodging, water sports, tour

India likely to experiment in final ODI

The Women in Blue are aiming for a clean sweep against the Zimbabweans

Fords new $30,000 EV truck can power a home during an outage without an external inverter, potentially making backup electricity cheaper

Ford's upcoming Fathom electric truck is set to provide home backup power during outages. The truck features integrated bidirectional charging te

Robert Pattinson calls Steven Soderbergh

Actor Robert Pattinson has praised filmmaker Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to help complete principal photography on

GVMC On High Alert

Cyclone threat looms; 56 rehabilitation centres kept ready: Reports

Andhra, Odisha step up preparations as cyclone Arnab hurtles towards east coast

Thousands of people have been evacuated along Indias eastern coast as the region braces for very severe Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make

At Delhi meet, HYDRAA pitches for CSR funds for lake restoration

New Delhi: Underscoring the critical role lakes play in preventing flooding during the monsoon and drought during summers, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disa

Man goes missing, two rescued at Nagapattinam New Beach

Andhra Pradesh, Odisha rush to evacuate people before Cyclone Arnab's early morning landfall

Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting extensive preparations in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have cance

US STOCKS-Wall St rises as AI momentum holds heading into key earnings, Fed decision

Wall Street's main stock

Mumbai airport switches to manual processing after network glitch, flight ops unaffected

On Tuesday evening, Mumbai airport experienced a network disruption that lasted for approximately one hour. As a result, airport teams had to swi

Russias farm exports to India rise 11% in nine months, led by sunflower oil

Russia's agricultural exports to India rose significantly in the first nine months of the year. Agroexport reported shipments reached 1.3 million

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committe apologises to CJI for post on X

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph says post demanding resignation of the Chief Justice was published without prior approval or consultation

Salil credits coaches Rajan and Yuvraj for his purple patch

Salils crucial 93-run stand with Ramandeep on day one and his 116-run 10th-wicket partnership with Umesh on Tuesday take the wind out of Hyderaba

Rights' monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss

Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in championin

SRM School of Law hosts national-level Tamil moot court competition

The competition aimed to promote Tamil as a language of legal advocacy and provide students with practical exposure to courtroom proceedings

New Library to Benefit Youth From Six Villages in Adilabad

Adilabad police open a library at Devulnaik Thanda to help rural youth and children access learning resources and prepare for competitive examina

Kishwar Administration Prepares for a Peaceful Diwali Celebration

Kishtwar administration ramps up preparations for a safe and peaceful Diwali festival on November 8, 2026. Kishwar Administration Prepares for a

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MTC bus crashes into parked cars near High Court

The driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed the parked cars before crashing into the median of the road and coming to a halt

CP Assures Clearance Of Welfare Benefits To Martyrs Families

NTR district police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhara Babu on Tuesday reviewed pending dues and welfare benefits: Reports

Historic day for Indian women wrestling as Kajal, Neelam storm into Worlds gold bouts

Indian wrestlers Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi achieved significant milestones by reaching the gold medal bouts at the World Championships. Nee

US military says strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific kills five

The US military said on Tuesday it killed five people after an air strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific. (Reporti

Trump wants AI renamed Super Intelligence, plans to ban term Artificial Intelligence

Donald Trump expressed his intention to ban the term artificial intelligence in all official documents. He argued that the term is inaccurate and

Discounted valuations offset near-term headwinds for Tata Consumer

Tata Consumer Products reports 14% revenue growth and 16% profit growth in Q2FY27, with strong performance in growth businesses and expectations

13-goal blitz! India show no mercy as Mandeep runs riot at ACT hockey tournament

India began their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a crushing 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harm

Trump to roll back methane rules in latest Texas campaign push

President Donald Trump will

WPL 2027: 'Want players who complement what we already have', says UP Warriorz's Abhishek Nayar ahead of auction

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) With the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction set to take place in Kochi on Wednesday, UP Warrior

India exported over $850m worth of arms to Europe since start of Ukraine-Russia war

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India's defence sector is witnessing an impressive surge in ammunition exports to Europe. With military

One Dead in Bengal BJP Faction Feud

A BJP worker died after being stabbed during a clash linked to a Durga Puja committee dispute in South 24 Parganas, with two persons arrested.

Israel election: Gadi Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of

Yashar Party chairman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's principal challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, on Tuesday (local time) accused the in

Cyclone Arnab likely to make landfall between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday in Andhra

Cyclone Arnab is likely to make landfall between 2 am and 4 am on Wednesday in Andhra Pradesh, according to the Met Dept.

10.14 lakh voters in final electoral roll of Udupi District

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Live Music Transforms How Indians Connect, Discover Artists and Spend: Report

According to the report, 51 per cent of respondents attend concerts because they have followed an artist's journey for years, while only four per

Indias crude basket price tops $120 a barrel amid West Asia war

Indian basket crude import price hits multi-year high as marine insurance, freight rates rise

Trump says he will ban term artificial intelligence

US President Donald Trump said he would ban the term artificial intelligence in documents and everything else, as he questioned why the Wall Stre

JetBlue shares rally after airline flags 'disconnect' between earnings and bond rout

JetBlue Airways shares surged 20% on Tuesday, after the airline raised its revenue forecast and defended its financial position against

Saras Mela Shut for a Day Due to Cyclone Arnab

Women entrepreneurs record 10.54 crore sales; fair to reopen on Oct. 29

DC Edit | Defection Merits Judicial Review

The anti-defection law, enacted in the 1980s, in its original version, had given the legislators some flexibility to change parties if they could

Basheerbagh Commuters Renew Demand For Two-Way Traffic

Hyderabad commuters seek the restoration of two-way traffic at Basheerbagh Chowrasta, citing long detours and parking on the restricted stretch.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Approaches

The application period for the UGC NET December 2026 exam is closing soon, with the final date for submissions set for October 28, 2026. Candidat

Applications invited for Yuva Nidhi Plus skill training

Through consensus, coordination, cooperation, and trust, pending water agreements now takes concrete shape: Union Minister CR Patil

The 15th meeting of the Narmada Control Authority Review Committee was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C

Kajal, Neelam script history as two Indian women wrestlers reach World Championships finals for first time

Indian wrestling achieved a new milestone on Tuesday as Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi earned places in the World Championships finals, giving t