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Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee blocked again by US federal judge

The ruling adds to mounting legal challenges over a fee that sharply increases the cost of hiring highly skilled foreign workers

LIVE | Renee Goods family sues U.S. govt, Miller, Noem over ICE shooting

Authorities mull counterflow BRT system to give RTC buses a faster run through Hyderabads IT corridor

Blasts in Ethiopian capital after government banned drone flights

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is due to be sworn in for a new term on Monday after winning elections in June, but faces conflict on multiple fronts a

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Hold Roadshow in Madurantakam Ahead of By-Elections

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to conduct a roadshow in Madurantakam on October 6 to support party candidate ahead of by-elections. Tamil Nadu Chief Ministe

Om: Chapter 1 Postponed to Late Nov to Avoid Box-Office Clash With Rajinikanths Jailer 2

The highly anticipated action drama Om: Chapter 1, starring Dhanush and Mammootty, is reportedly aiming for a theatrical release on Nov 26, 2026.

Form 6 available online was changed illegally, says Rahul Gandhi

LoP poses questions on who in the Election Commission had directed TCS, the web developer of the new web-based app ECINet, to make these changes

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 scheduled announced, India to face Pakistan on Oct 10; final on Nov 21

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 scheduled announced, India to face Pakistan on Oct 10; final on Nov 21 More to follow...

IT department officials seize gold worth 3 crore in Puducherry

Aishwarya Faces Body-Shaming After Paris Week

The actress responded with self-confidence, choosing not to let toxic commentary dictate how she looks or carries herself

Empowering Heritage: SIDAC Welcomes 144 New Artisans to Preserve and Elevate Odisha

Marking a significant step toward preserving and modernizing traditional craftsmanship, the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SID

Storage in Indias key reservoirs improves a tad, but still below last year and normal level

18 reservoirs are brimming, but 51 dams are half-empty as IMD predicts below-normal rainfall this month

Man Found Murdered Near Kokapet; Police Probe Mortgage Dispute

A 45-year-old man from Khammam was found murdered near Kokapet, with police probing a possible link to a mortgage dispute involving a car.

UN urges U.S. reparations over Marshall Islands nuclear tests

It lives on in bodies and families. In lands poisoned and communities displaced. And it lives in the demands, across generations, for recognition

20% Internal Marks For Inter First Year, 80% Theory

Telanganas first-year Intermediate students will have 20% internal assessment and 80% theory marks from the 2026-27 academic year.

Mahanadi Water Row: HM Shah Chairs Breakthrough Meeting with Odisha, Chhattisgarh CMs

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a positive Mahanadi water dispute meeting with the Odisha and Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers. Odisha CM Mohan

Special voter enrolment drive to be held in U.T., says CEO

Special voter enrolment drive to be held in U.T., says CEO

Asian Games 2026 Hockey: India cannot afford silly mistakes against Pakistan, says Harmanpreet after fiery semifinal

The Indian hockey team advanced to the Asian Games final in a thrilling semifinal match against Pakistan. After leading with a solid 3-0 score, t

Public forum seeks naming of Warangal airport after Rudrama Devi

Public forum seeks naming of Warangal airport after Rudrama Devi

Tirupati cleanliness drive targets Vinayaka Sagar after idol immersion

Nursing students suspicious death turns out to be murder, youth arrested

Nursing students suspicious death turns out to be murder, youth arrested

Madras High Court closes plea to register FIR in 4 crore cheating complaint against C. Vijayabaskar

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan takes the call after the Pudukottai police say a preliminary inquiry did not find any substance in the complaint

Madras High Court closes plea to register FIR in 4 crore cheating complaint against C. Vijayabaskar

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan takes the call after the Pudukottai police say a preliminary inquiry did not find any substance in the complaint

Digital RMB Expands Cross-Border Service Reach

The digital RMBs cross-border service sees significant expansion with new partnerships and enhanced features for international transactions. Digi

Govt Officials, CRPF Personnel Join Cleanliness Drive Across Hyd

PIB, CBC and CRPF officials joined cleanliness drives and plantation activities at multiple locations in Hyderabad as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2

TG SAFE seizes habit forming drugs from Sangareddy medical shop

Hyderabad: The Drugs Wing of Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) seized 6,368 capsules of Pyeevon Spas Plus cont

Chennai Metro Phase-II achieves hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three days

With this breakthrough, CMRL has achieved a hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three consecutive days, marking a significant achievement in the on

Flydubai Cockpit Attack: Indian pilot stable; UAE, Saudi, Israel Probe | Above the Fold | Oct 1, 2026

Desc: The Indian captain of the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where a fight broke out in the cockpit, is stable. Israel, Saudi Arabia a

Pause before you pay: thousands join cyber safety march to promote safer online habits in Hyderabad

Pause before you pay: thousands join cyber safety march to promote safer online habits in Hyderabad

Centre launches auction of two offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea

The two blocks Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 lie in strategically important offshore areas, together spanning more than 1,632 square k

Indias coffee shipments up 25% at 2.42 lakh tonne on strong demand in H1 of FY27

Volatility in global prices leads to slower growth in per tonne realisation

Editorial. PMS promise

SEBIs new rules can help expand PMS segment

YSRCP, Left parties flay govt.s flawed approach to BC reservation issue

Following High Court striking down 34% BC quota, leaders of the opposition parties accuse State govt. of not trying for a Constitutional amendmen

YSRCP, Left parties flay govt.s flawed approach to BC reservation issue

Following High Court striking down 34% BC quota, leaders of the opposition parties accuse State govt. of not trying for a Constitutional amendmen

Anup Bagchi to steer HDFC Bank as RBI gives nod

Mr. Bagchi was among two candidates recommended to the regulator, alongside HDFC Banks existing Deputy MD Kaizad M. Bharucha

Bessemer Venture Partners appoints Mayank Khanduja as Partner

Mayanks previous stints include Elevation Capital and McKinsey, and he brings 15 years of venture investing experience, across consumer tech, gam

Groundwater in State Heading Into the Deep End

Rainfall deficit and poor reservoir storage could deepen water woes in coming months

NIN study links Vitamin D deficiency to heart cell damage

NIN study links Vitamin D deficiency to heart cell damage

In 1996, Tim Draper bought Hotmail shares for $300,000. 2 years later, Microsoft acquired the startup for $400 million

Microsoft announced the Hotmail acquisition on December 31, 1997. It did not reveal how much it paid for the company. A later securities filing p

BJP accuses Congress, Rahul Gandhi of double standards over alleged paper leak in Karnataka

BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra raised the issue of the paper leak in the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January.

BJP accuses Congress, Rahul Gandhi of double standards over alleged paper leak in Karnataka

BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra raised the issue of the paper leak in the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January.

AIIB Holds 11th Annual Meeting in Doha, Focuses on Future Infrastructure

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Banks 11th annual meeting in Doha highlighted sustainable development and innovation in infrastructure. AIIB

October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updates

October 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include Delhis

ECI Drops Additional Declaration Clause from Form 6, Simplifying Voter Enrolment Process

The Election Commission of India has removed the additional declaration requirement regarding the 2002 voter list from Form 6, simplifying the en

KawiSafi invests $2 million in Orb Energys East Africa business

The investment, made through KawiSafi Ventures second fund, will help move projects from development and contracting into construction and commis

YSRCP accused of stoking rift between Ministers

YSRCP accused of stoking rift between Ministers

State accords administrative sanction for 100 crore for Kotipalli-Narsapuram railway line

It is in line with its commitment to share 25% of the total project cost; Amalapuram MP Harish Balayogi says it will help speed up the project, w

State accords administrative sanction for 100 crore for Kotipalli-Narsapuram railway line

It is in line with its commitment to share 25% of the total project cost; Amalapuram MP Harish Balayogi says it will help speed up the project, w

TDB, Clean Kerala Company join hands for waste removal from Sabarimala

TDB, Clean Kerala Company join hands for waste removal from Sabarimala

Johnnie Walker parent Diageo defeats false-labelling lawsuit over 100% agave tequilas

Diageo has been cleared of allegations claiming that its Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas were falsely labeled. A federal judge found insufficien

Arijit Singh Collaborates Again for New Song Purane Din from Upcoming Film

Arijit Singh reunites with a talented team for Purane Din, a nostalgic track from the film Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. Arijit Singh Collaborates Aga

MP Tourism, Royal Enfield begin two-year partnership for adventure tourism

A 10-day expedition will take 22 riders through Madhya Pradesh's wildlife and heritage destinations as the partners develop motorcycle routes and

RBI eases bank share acquisition norms for funds, insurers, pension funds

Eligible investors can seek one-time approval for subsequent acquisitions of up to 10 per cent in a bank, while prior approval remains mandatory

Indias women's empowerment, renewable energy initiatives spotlighted at UNHRC

Digital Desk | Geneva, Oct 1 (IANS) Indias experience in advancing womens economic empowerment through financial inclusion, digital access and en

Bridgewater's flagship macro fund posts double-digit gains this year, sources say

Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha macro fund climbed 18.4% in the first nine months of the year, people familiar with the matter told R

23-Member SIT To Investigate Killing Of Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader

Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre constituted an SIT led by Amarsinh Jadhav, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch). It also in

Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Global bond markets

BMW left after puncture, found burnt; insurer denied claim, commission orders Rs 70L

According to the complaint filed by the man, he left the BMW on the highway overnight after it suffered a puncture. However, the next morning the

Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that international conflicts were highly likely to continue as the world changed, but that the

FIR Demanded Against Minister Pravesh Verma Over Slapping Incident in Tilak Nagar

A victim demands an FIR against Minister Pravesh Verma for alleged misconduct during a recent incident in Tilak Nagar, New Delhi. FIR Demanded Ag

India and Bangladesh reaffirm longstanding ties, discuss matters of mutual interest

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 1 (IANS) India and Bangladesh reaffirmed the enduring bilateral ties and cooperation and discussed issues of mutual int

Two bootleggers arrested in separate operations by Delhi Police, illicit liquor recovered

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Delhi Police's North-East District Police has intensified its crackdown on the illegal sale and transp

Sean Diddy Combs living like a king behind bars? Reports emerge about his pampered life in jail

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence in Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey. Reports suggest he pays fellow inmates for se

Congress, Left parties stage separate protest demanding resignation of CEC

Brief spell of rainfall exposes waterlogging issues in Nagercoil

Youth booked for sexually assaulting 17-year-old on promise of marriage

Australia-A seizes control as host batters falter

Phi Commerce elevates Rajesh Londhe to CEO, targets international growth

Londhe will lead global strategy and international expansion, while former CEO Jose Thattil becomes executive chairman to oversee strategy, fundr

Special Officer In Every District For Elderly Care: Minister

Laxman Kumar was speaking at the state-level event to mark the International Day of Older Persons at Ravindra Bharathi, along with BC welfare min

NIA arrests UAE-deported fugitive Harwinder Kumar in VHP leader killing case

Bengaluru student stabbed to death after clash

The deceased has been identified as Yogesh, son of Papanna, a resident of Nagadevanahalli; he was studying at Mahesh PU College in Nagarbhavi

Indias solar boom faces new US tariff challenge

Amazon ramps up Ashray centres and vans for gig workers ahead of festival season

Adds 50 more to the existing centres taking the total to 200 across India, to add 50 more by year end

Food safety officers conduct surprise inspections of hotels and bakeries in Kodagu

USTR Greer discussing US desire for diesel reserves release with European counterparts

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

Days after Moscow warns NATO of nuclear attack, Russian strategist warns there will be little left of Europe amid World War III threat

After Russia warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to isolate Kaliningrad, Russian foreign policy strategist Sergei

Proddatur gears up for CMs October 5 visit for Jal Jeevan Mission inauguration

RBI Approves Anup Bagchi As MD, CEO Of HDFC Bank; Anup Saha For Kotak Bank

RBI approves Anup Bagchi as HDFC Bank MD and CEO and Anup Kumar Saha as Kotak Mahindra Bank MD and CEO.

Hong Kong Celebrates National Day with Flag-Raising Ceremony

Hong Kong marks the 77th anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China with a flag-raising ceremony and National Day celebrations. Hong Kong Celeb

Building Araku into a premier global coffee destination: Chandrababu Naidu

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 1 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government is actively investing in building Araku into a premier global coffee destina

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets PM Modi, invites him to Global Investors Summit 2027

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bhopal, Oct 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

BMTC steps in to support KSRTC, to run 150 additional outstation buses on October 1

According to an order issued by BMTC on Wednesday, the additional services will be operated from Kempegowda Bus Station and Mysuru Road Bus Stati

PNGRB, Oil Ministry launch drive targeting 50 lakh D-PNG connections by March 2027

The National PNG Drive 3.0 will run up to March 31, 2027 with the objective of accelerating PNG adoption, facilitating transition from LPG to PNG