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The sonic anarchy of India

By Omkar Dattatray In the modern Indian urban landscape, the sound of incessant honking has become an inescapable part of daily life. Whether on

Men in Olive, Hearts of Gold

Indian Army has no match whatsoever in the entire world because it is a dedicated force with many records as far as providing succor to the peopl

Mamata backs Rahul as PM, Kharge seeks Opposition unity

Mamata says she has no problem with Rahul Gandhi as a Prime Ministerial candidate, but Kharge cautions that the INDIA bloc should first fight aga

Nizamabad: Lakkampally SEZ may get oil palm processing unit

Nizamabad: An oil palm processing factory in Nizamabad district would benefit farmers and generate new employment opportunities, Telangana govern

India-Myanmar defence dialogue to be held in Northeast amid border security concerns

The third edition of the meeting will be held in Guwahati, underlining the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast

Army Havildar from Markapuram district killed in Arunachal Pradesh accident

Businessman gets two years RI, 7.54 lakh fine for income-tax evasion

Teen with rare blood disorder undergoes stem cell transplantation with CSR support

Medical students protest in Jammu and Kashmir after professor objects to burqas in labour room

The female professor allegedly asked interns in burqas to leave the labour room

18th IDSFFK ends without screening banned competition films

Modi May Visit Kedarnath In Late October

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Kedarnath between October 22 and 25 to offer prayers and review reconstruction work, officials

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill 223* Powers Record 406 Chase, India Lead 2-0

Guwahati witnessed a night that will live long in Indian cricket folklore. After West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405 for 7, In

ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026: Celebrating visionaries redefining growth & leadership

HMD organized the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 at the Radisson Hotel in Delhi. The summit brought together leaders to discuss

UK PM says 'strong indications' suggest Iran's involvement in airbase incident

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were strong indications Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that

Government extends RoDTEP scheme for exporters by three months till December 31

Government extends RoDTEP scheme for exporters by three months till December 31

Vijay Says DMK And AIADMK Are The Same

During the campaign rally, TVK candidate Sathyabama broke down in tears while speaking on stage complaining of being trolled: Reports

Former Tax Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Accepting Bribe in Aurangabad

A former tax officer in Aurangabad has received a five-year prison sentence for accepting a bribe of 40,000 from a taxpayer. Former Tax Officer S

Gill breaks Kishans record for fastest ODI double hundred

The Indian skipper surpassed teammate Ishan Kishan, who had taken 126 balls to score an ODI double century against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 20

They got little weenie boats; they run around strait: Kennedy explodes at Iran on Senate floor

Odisha Records 29% Excess Rainfall in 2026 Monsoon, Defying National Deficit Trend

The 2026 southwest monsoon has concluded with stark regional contrasts across India. While the nation overall experienced a 13% shortfall in seas

I was left naked and uncovered: Texas victim reveals how Hospital treated her during COVID

Psychology says people who go straight to sleep when life gets overwhelming may be doing more than avoiding their problems

After an argument, someone may choose to sleep for a while and calm down. Another person may head to bed simply to escape a difficult conversatio

Maharashtra Board Waives Exam Fees for Students in Drought-Affected Areas

Maharashtra Board exempts exam fees for 10th and 12th-grade students in 265 drought-hit talukas for upcoming exams. Maharashtra Board Waives Exam

Southwest monsoon ends with 12% deficit

Lowest monsoon rainfall since 2015; east and northeast saw driest monsoon since 1901, in line with recent trends; southern pensinsula saw fourth

PNGRB bats for level playing field across EV, CNG and LNG vehicles

The senior official at PNGRB mentioned the level-playing field could be instituted either through required and suitable taxation, subsidies or in

India Warns Citizens Against Joining Russian Forces

It continued to receive reports of Indian nationals being recruited into the Russian armed forces: The ministry

SC Favours Fixed Hours For Fireworks, Rejects Total Ban

The Supreme Court favoured specified hours for fireworks, saying a balance was needed between public sentiments and concerns for health and the e

Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam gets security clearance

To formally take charge of the Tata Group-promoted airline on October 1

Gurugram to freeze 71 builders accounts to recover unpaid homebuyer dues

The major defaulters include Ansal Housing/Ansal Construction Housing (91 crore), Raheja (90 crore), Vatika (80 crore), Parsvnath (74 crore), Ram

Kazipet Should Be Made Railway Division HQ: NFIR

The summit also discussed various issues faced by loco pilots. Raghavaiah explained the progress made by the union in taking employees issues to

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre's move on Ambedkar, Phule texts

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Centre for its recent communication to universities about courses. This communication followed an

CS Jaju briefs officials on annual Telangana Global Summit

Hyderabad: Following directives from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Telangana government is launching special initiatives to establish Hyderab

LIVE | DHS Secy Mullin, DOJ make huge announcement on Election Integrity ahead of midterms

LIVE | DHS Secy Mullin, DOJ make huge announcement on Election Integrity ahead of midterms

RR Collectorate Busts Spurious Fertiliser Units

Two units manufacturing and storing counterfeit fertilisers were busted in Ranga Reddy, with MOP, DAP and complex fertilisers seized and three ar

Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon season

According to India Meteorological Department data, nearly 70% of the State remained significantly rain-deficient at the end of the season on Sept

Operation Drishti: Armed Forces Medical Service Conducts Major Eye Surgery Camps in Kashmir

The Armed Forces Medical Service successfully completed eye surgery camps in Kashmir, restoring vision for hundreds in need. Operation Drishti: A

INDIA bloc to launch nationwide campaign against CEC, SIR from October 2

Opposition parties to move Supreme Court, hold district-level marches and seek Presidents intervention over electoral roll revision and Election

SOT Malkajgiri Booked 16 Cases Against Unauthorised Medical Practitioners

The cases were detected at various locations, including Boduppal, Mallapur, Uppal, Secunderabad, Keesara, Jawaharnagar, Karkhana, Begumpet, Alwal

Farmers demand Madurai district be declared drought-hit

Odisha CM Appoints IAS Debashis Singh as Sonpur Collector

In a key administrative development, Senior IAS officer Debashis Singh has been appointed as the new Collector and District Magistrate of Sonpur

India register second-highest chase in ODI history as Shubman Gill hits 224* and Rohit smacks century

India have defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati . Captain Shubman Gill won the to

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam on Colorado River, now Hoover Dam at Arizona-Nevada border is part of feud between states due to climate change

Colorado River system has about 60 million acre-feet of reservoir storage capacity, more than four times its average annual natural flow of 14.9

Rohit hits 12k ODI runs, Gill records fastest 100 as captain

Guwahati: Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, September 30, became only the seventh batter and third Indian overall to bring up 12,000 runs in the 50-over

HDFC Bank names ICICI Bank's V N Srivatsan as chief compliance officer

V N Srivatsan, who currently handles overseas banking compliance and data privacy at ICICI Bank, is proposed to join HDFC Bank on January 4, 2027

Ayodhya Prepares for Grand Deepotsav with New Tenders Issued

Ayodhyas Deepotsav preparations are in full swing as new tenders are issued for decorations, lighting, and food for thousands. Ayodhya Prepares f

Swachha Unnathi programme held for sanitation workers in Bantwal taluk

Saturn comes closest to Earth this week: Here is the best time, date and direction to see the ringed planet without a telescope, plus what else to expect in the night sky

On October 4, 2026, Saturn reaches opposition, creating ideal conditions for skywatchers to observe the planet. Saturn will rise at sunset, reach

Odisha Works Minister Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Charbatia

In a major push toward accelerating infrastructure development across the state, Minister for Works, Law, and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, cha

Israel: Flydubai rescue flight from Saudi Arabia lands at Ben Gurion Airport

The flydubai rescue flight from Saudi Arabia has landed at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel, carrying passengers from an earlier divert

IT Dept Registers Case Against Bheem Reddys Benamis

The Income-Tax department has registered cases against eight alleged benamidars in connection with the disproportionate assets case involving pol

A morning by the river recalls Phalgunis lost traditions

Techie says he was laid off on his birthday while working across multiple projects, netizens react

A Mumbai-based full-stack software engineer has shared how he was laid off on his birthday after five years in the industry and while contributin

IAS Officer Facilitated KPSC Paper Leak, Alleges ED

Investigation found that candidates paid Rs 3040 lakh for access to the leaked paper: The Agency

An ageing world

India's window of opportunity is narrowing

AP BJP to Organise Khadi Santha on October 2

The Andhra Pradesh BJP will organise a Khadi Santha in Vijayawada on October 2 as part of Mahatma Gandhis birth anniversary celebrations.

Delhi Police conduct night patrolling, deploy women officers for Pink Patrols

To strengthen night vigilance and enhance womens safety, the Delhi Police conducted citywide night patrols and vehicle inspections. Dedicated fem

Andhra Pradesh Forms High-Power Committee to Investigate Attacks on Journalists

Andhra Pradesh has established a committee to investigate attacks and harassment of journalists, prioritizing their safety and welfare. Andhra Pr

Stealing of candidates by clean force caused byelection, alleges Kanimozhi

You took pity on the candidate and voted for her in the election; but she defected to the ruling party; if you vote for the AIADMK again, there m

Indian captain fights off co-pilot who allegedly tried to crash Flydubai flight

The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Tabuk after a sharp descent, with passengers and crew helping regain control of the aircraft

Breach Of Privilege Moved Against Top J&K Officials Over Statehood Letter

The privilege motion was moved by MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra after members from different parties raised serious concerns over bureaucratic overr

Oil executives worried over lack of essential element for Venezuela expansion: power

Executives gathered in Caracas this week for the first large energy conference since Washington launched a $100 billion reconstruction effort for

Centralised Community Kitchens Making Breakfast Scheme Successful

Centralised kitchens are providing nutritious breakfast to thousands of Telangana government school and college students, with new facilities bei

Soccer-Swiss Football Association withdraws support for Infantino

The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has

Russia attacks Ukrainian energy grid, forcing power cuts as winter looms

Russia

Italy to seek more leeway on EU budget rules to factor in inflation impact

Italy

US inflation rises 3.4% in August as consumer spending jumps 0.9%: BEA

US inflation, measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 3.4 per cent in August from the same month a year ago, wh

Gill breaks Kishan

India skipper Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books on Wednesday, smashing the fastest double hundred in ODI cricket after reaching th

It's well past time for a woman to lead as UN ponders its next chief

According to the UN agency's recent gender snapshot, at the current rate of progress it will take 171 years to achieve gender equality, a UN goal

Now On, Now Off, Sw Monsoon Comes To An End -17% Deficit, But Telangana Officially In 'Normal' Category

The monsoon season that began on June 1, and officially ended on September 30: Reports

UK Says Iran Had Role in RAF Fairford Terror Plot, Iran Denies Involvement

Burnham told British broadcasters on Wednesday that British and American officials are carrying out a complex and serious investigation into how

CEC row | Rahul Gandhi was right: Kharge says after INDIA bloc meet

India's SCO coordinator highlights regional connectivity, trade & transit in Pakistan

India's SCO National Coordinator Alok A Dimri emphasized regional connectivity and trade discussions during the SCO meeting. The meeting aims to

MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku buys 1.07 lakh shares for 2.12 crore

Upasana Taku bought 1.07 lakh MobiKwik shares in two open-market transactions at about 198-199 apiece, taking her holding in the fintech firm to

Social activists, advocates seek stricter laws on online access to pornographic content

Prevention must begin before a crime is committed by protecting children from influences that can distort their understanding of sex, consent, an

Russia summons Danish envoy, lodges protest over Baltic Sea helicopter incident

Russia summoned Denmark's ambassador on Wednesday and lodged a protest over what it described as the provocative actions of a Danish military hel

Gujarat Government to Phase Out Plastic Files and Folders in Offices

The Gujarat government has decided to eliminate plastic files and folders in its offices, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. Gujarat Government

Samajwadi eyes third Rajya Sabha seat, claims more surprises ahead; BJP

Political sparring intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections as the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday hinted at its plans to fie

Shubman Gill Scripts History With 117-Ball Double Century In Second ODI vs WI

Shubman Gill's knock came in the second match against the West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

IATA opposes forced relocation of flights to Navi Mumbai airport

IATA has said MIALs communication for shift from October 1 created a confusion and a transition framework should be developed in collaborative co

More than 270 priests in Massachusetts abused children over decades, probe finds

More than 270

30,000 Startups Make Maharashtra Indias Startup Capital: Fadnavis

Maharashtra has over 30,000 startups, accounting for 18% of Indias total, CM Devendra Fadnavis said while outlining plans to strengthen innovatio

Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal campaigns for BJP ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal campaigned vigorously for BJP candidate Debashish Sharma for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at the D

INDIA bloc members will meet President Murmu and demand action against CEC: John Brittas

Swiss upper house backs higher hurdle for EU accord ratification

Switzerland's upper house of parliament on Wednesday voted to make a national referendum on a deal to deepen Swiss economic integration with the

Higher Education Department directs private universities to submit audit reports, other details

Sanjay Nirupam Backs Amit Shahs Anti-Drug Campaign in Punjab

Sanjay Nirupam supports Amit Shahs initiative against drug abuse, emphasizing the need for a focused campaign in Punjab. Sanjay Nirupam Backs Ami

Indias domestic air traffic falls 7.5% in August; IATA flags largest decline

Indias domestic aviation market recorded another monthly contraction in August, while capacity declined less sharply than passenger demand during

Nearly 50,000 appeals pending before Indias social media Grievance Appellate Committee, reveals SFLC.in

GAC is yet to resolve 49,978 appeals out of the total 63,353 appeals as of September 2026 compared to 174 pending appeals in November 2025

Passengers of Diverted Flydubai Flight Land in Israel

The second aircraft, also operated by flydubai, landed on the tarmac of Ben Gurion airport at 1534 GMT, after the passengers' earlier flight was

Tractor or BMW, Drugs Find a Ride In Punjab

The two cases offer a striking contrast in how vehicles were allegedly used in the drug trade. While the Moga accused allegedly relied on an agri