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Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers

Punetha highlights the importance of Poll Management App in sharing information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures

Northeast Monsoon Begins in South India as Odisha Prepares for Gradual Winter Chill

The Southwest Monsoon has fully withdrawn from India and all districts of Odisha on October 15. Northeast Monsoon begins in South India, with sta

Stakeholders sensitised to food safety norms, licensing

A.P. Food Processing Industries Federation, A.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation organises stakeholder interaction programme under Ref

Netanyahus rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected

Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a strategic failure in Gaza, where he said Hamas is still the sovereign... armed, arming itself, and milita

AIIEA condemns CCEA decision to offload majority stake in IDBI Bank

Experts discuss roadmap for quantum-resistant digital infrastructure

SRM University-AP hosts stakeholder consultation workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography and Cybersecurity

Datanomics: Delhi Metro's restrictions hit a 10-year high in 2026

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, amid a rise in protest-related

Alexios and Mahogany should fight out the finish

Odisha Police SI Exam Alert: 933 Posts, Written Test by Nov End

OUSSSC has restarted recruitment for 933 Odisha Police SI posts. Written exam likely by end of November after online update by Oct 29. Check late

BJP slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on political resistance

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleges the Congress leaders objective was neither political resistance nor democratic dissent, but the legitim

Kharge and Rahul hold meet to spur Congress youth spearhead

The meeting held at the partys Indira Bhawan headquarters was also attended by general secretary, (organisation) K. C. Venugopal, and party gener

Mumbai give CJP permission for

Mumbai: Mumbai police have granted permission to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to organise its Lehra Do Tiranga rally at Azad Maidan on Friday (Oct

APSRTC employees JAC seeks cancellation of tenders to operate 1,450 electric buses by private parties

Employees unions decide to wear black badges while attending duties across RTC depots on October 22, 23 and 26; JAC warns of intensifying stir if

At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen's govt. in latest Houthi attack

Another six people were wounded as Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the Saudi enemy

On the draw October 4, 2026

Maintained complete integrity for IDBI privatisation: Dipam secy Chawla

DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla discusses the 52,878 crore IDBI Bank stake sale, Fairfax's RBI clearance, disinvestment plans, capital receipts an

Man held for robbing private firm employee of 24 lakh on Sardar Patel Road

The police are on the lookout for the other accused in the crime, which occurred on September 24

Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks FIR against Delhi Police personnel over alleged assault

'Prahaar' ot my biopic: Ujjwal Nikam speaks on Rajkummar Rao film, praises actor's courtroom act

Senior lawyer and Padma Shri awardee Ujjwal Nikam opened up about Rajkummar Rao

Indias current account deficit narrows to $5.2 billion in August, RBI data shows

India's overall balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion in August 2026. This significant surplus is attributed to an increase in fo

Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao's courtroom drama takes too long to make its case

The story of 26/11 has been told many times, on and off screen. What happened in Mumbai on that night is etched into the country's collective mem

UoH Secures Patent For High-Throughput Molecular Diagnostics

UoH believes the approach could reduce library preparation requirements, processing time and sequencing costs.

He is always talking about sports: Indian track and field stars Prachi, Ancy Sojan speak on meeting PM Modi after Asian Games success

By Vipul Kashyap Indian athletes Ancy Sojan and Prachi Choudhary expressed happiness after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their A

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates CT scanner, three MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a dual-slice CT source 256 scanner and three advanced MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

FM holds bilateral talks with UK, Swiss, Japanese counterparts in Bangkok

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the UK, Switzerland and Japan in Bangkok and d

Revanth likens El Nino to COVID, asks farmers to delay paddy crop

Hyderabad: Describing the impact of El Nino as a natural disaster, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, October 15, said the sta

Odisha's Student Union Elections: A Historic Comeback After Eight Years

The student union elections in Odisha marked a significant return after eight years, with intense competition among various organizations. The AB

Call for curbing inter-State drug smuggling

DGP Harish Kumar Gupta flags off motor cycle rally titled Fight Against Drugs to Gujarat

Telangana Govt Constitutes CURE Apex Governance Council

With the CM as Chairperson and the MA&UD principal secretary or special chief secretary as convener, the council is intended to set the overall a

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to represent India at upcoming SCO Heads of Government meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be taking part virtually through video-conference; the two-day meeting will bring together heads of government

Trump says he wants death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants the death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter.

Unemployment rate in country stands at 5% in September, stable compared to August: NSO

The rural unemployment rate remains broadly stable at 4.2% against 4.1% in August, while urban rate marginally rises from 6.8% in August to 6.9%

Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt

Forest staff came across the carcass during a routine patrol within the Gopanari reserve forest on October 13; after blood smear sample collected

Contract Teachers From 12 Telangana State Universities Stage Dharna Against GO 31

The teachers demanded equal work equal pay under the seventh UGC pay revision scales until regularisation, along with job security.

The Price of Survival

by P. Mohan Chandran How India Should Control the Cost of Essential Commodities Inflation is discussed in percentages. Families experience it in

Alarming Rise in Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan: Over 237,000 Cases Reported from 2021 to 2025

A recent report reveals over 237,000 gender-based violence cases against women and girls in Pakistan between 2021 and 2025, highlighting a growin

Delhi to set up 250 idol collection kiosks to prevent pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of damaged idols and worship mat

Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory

Merchants in Gaza coordinate directly with vendors outside the territory, whose shipments are examined by Israel's military before entering Gaza;

KBR Park One Way Works And Flyover Construction To Be Paced Up

The GHMC has ordered speeding up of the junction improvement works at the KBR Park main entrance: Reports

Cody Rhodes WWE comeback: How did his AEW success rebuild his career?

Cody Rhodes turned a career setback into a chance to redefine his role in professional wrestling, and in the wake of his departure from WWE in 20

No SoPs shared regarding auto-generated Form 7s with State Electoral Officers

While thousands of names have been deleted from electoral rolls using auto-generated Form 7s digitally signed by Electoral Registration Officers,

Tension In Assam's Jorhat Over Blinkit Employees' Pro-CJP Slogans

The confrontation triggered a tense atmosphere in the area, prompting Jorhat Police to rush to the spot.

Voters Asked To Apply Form-6 Online, As Poll Officials Begin SIR Special Camps For New & Deleted Voters

Senior officials who were on field visits acknowledged the problem.

US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?

High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spending le

Education and Equality for an Inclusive Viksit Bharat

Kalams vision of empowered youth and the aspirations of rural women must converge to build a just, sustainable and prosperous India. Prof. Dr. Ja

28-foot statue of biblical pharaoh who enslaved Israelis discovered by Egyptian farmer

Anant Singh Backs Anuj Singh for MLC Elections, Urges Party to Remain Calm

JDU MLA Anant Singh supports Anuj Singhs candidacy for MLC elections, advising his party to stay composed amid political tensions. Anant Singh Ba

IMD Forecasts Onset of NE Monsoon and Wet Spell Over AP in Coming Days

During the past 24 hours, rains have been witnessed in parts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Tirupati districts.

SC Dismisses Challenge To Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak Schemes

It noted that a finding of unauthorised expenditure by the CAG could expose the government to accountability before the Assembly or in legal proc

Alipore court bars Mahua Moitra from posting defamatory content against West Bengal Chief Secretary

The Krishnanagar MP had used photographs of the Chief Secretary (former CEO), calling him the chief architect of SIR which led to deletions of la

WRAPUP 2-US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales

US producer prices increased by the most in

ANALYSIS-ASML's 'sold out' outlook forces investors to look beyond demand

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IAS officer shuts down J-K woman officer, calls her

Jammu and Kashmir: A video has surfaced showing an IAS officer shouting at a woman officer, bloody shit, in a video conference call and ordering

India sourced more than two-thirds of its August oil imports from just three countries

While Russias share in Indias oil imports fell to 44%, from a historic high in July, the shares of both the U.S. and the UAE surged, resulting in

NRI investors in Indian equities rise threefold since FY19, shows data

The number of active NRI investors in Indian equities has tripled since FY19 to over 957,000 as of July 2026, with their holdings rising to 5.6 t

DOJ sues California

The US Justice Department on Thursday sued California, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail ballots for the November midt

Saudi Executes 2 Bangladeshis Over Immoral Act Inside Mecca Mosque: Report

The executions took place in the Mecca region, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Interior on Wednesday and published by th

False accusations: Maduro, wife rejects fresh torture allegations in New York court

AP BJP Chief Lashes Out At Jagan For Supporting CJP

Andhra Pradesh BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav criticised Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for expressing support for CJP leaders arrested during protests over ele

India and South Korea explore cooperation in nuclear energy, green hydrogen

India and South Korea are actively pursuing broader collaboration across environmental preservation and the green energy transition, encompassing

California winery faces buyer deadline after $12.7m judgment and Chapter 11 case

California's 45-year-old Adelaida Vineyards faces an October 15 deadline to find a buyer after a family dispute led to a $12.7 million court judg

Supreme Court order concerning unethical practices of drug firms is welcome

Pharma sector has to ensure fair prices for medicines as a part of public welfare By Dr Arun Mitra The Supreme Courts order, following a hearin

Prakash Raj Advocates for Peaceful Power Shift Inspired by Gandhi

Actor Prakash Raj calls for peaceful protests and a shift in power, emphasizing Gandhis principles during a recent appeal. Prakash Raj Advocates

ANALYSIS-Revolution Medicines' Europe efforts signal solo launch ambitions for cancer drug

Revolution Medicines is laying the

Leopard found in ailing condition at house near Valparai dies

Growing Power deficit!

Jammu and Kashmirs growing power deficit is no longer merely a seasonal challenge; it is emerging as a serious structural concern that demands su

WRAPUP 1-Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Yemen's

Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs end winless streak with thrilling shootoff win, toppers Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya Knights stumble

With the bottom-placed Chola Chiefs setting the tone, it turned out to be the day of the chasing teams in the Archery Premier League Season 2 (AP

FBI, US Postal Service investigate suspicious mailings to election officials, lawmakers

The FBI

Festive Crackdown: Odisha Excise Seizes Rs 5.10 Cr Contraband, Arrests 470 in 5 Days

In a stern message to syndicates attempting to exploit the ongoing festive celebrations, the Odisha Excise Department has launched an aggressive

Construction-robot startup Origin raises $20 mn to automate interior work

Accel and Zacua Ventures co-led the funding round, which will help Origin scale deployment of its OG-1 robot, expand its fleet and run customer p

Not fit to be president: Infantino faces heat at FIFA Council meeting

In a stormy meeting at the FIFA headquarters, the president of the world's football-governing body was met with sharp and scathing responses rega

'Would choose America a million times': Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. takes the stage with Trump

How Iran helped Houthis build weapons capability and challenge Saudi Arabias defences

Growing weapons expertise and diversified supply chains have strengthened the Houthis, while regional conflict has put greater pressure on air de

Tragic Road Accident in Jalgaon Claims Lives of Six Family Members

A severe collision in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of six family members, including three children, on October 15. Tragic Road Ac

Houthis strike Saudi Aramco headquarters, damaging top floors in Dhahran

The attack comes amid intensifying cross-border strikes, mounting pressure on Saudi air defences and renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a cease

Oppo Reno17 Series May Launch Without a Pro Model in India, Leak Suggests

Oppo is rumoured to launch its Reno17 series in China next month, but a new leak suggests that the lineup may not include a Pro model in India. O

Imran Khan: From Bollywood Stardom to Political Turmoil

Imran has struggled with his movie career, eventually leaving the industry and been quite candid about it.

How Saudi Aramco restores oil operations within days after attacks

Lessons from past strikes have reshaped the companys emergency planning, helping it assess damage and mobilise repairs while incidents unfold

New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay

The New Yalu River Bridge initially was expected to enter use in 2014, when China had apparently completed construction on its side. But North Ko

Vizianagaram: Collector, SP Seek Poll Date Change Over Sirimanu Utsavam

The Vizianagaram administration has asked the State Election Commission to reschedule polling and counting for the Vizianagaram Municipal Corpora

Reliance Industries, BSE lead mutual fund buys in September, shows data

Mutual funds invested nearly 6,000 crore in Reliance Industries in September, making it the most-bought stock, followed by BSE with inflows excee

Trump LIVE | POTUS participates in Rose Garden lunch at White House; addresses extinguish guests

SARAS Mela Offers National Platform For Rural Women: Governor

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer said the SARAS Aajeevika Mela would help rural women build sustainable businesses, achieve financial independence and ac

Polavaram Oustees Seek Panchayat Reorganisation Before Local Polls

Gram Panchayats and complete the delimitation process before holding elections: Reports

iQOO Neo12 Display Features Revealed: 2K Resolution, 185Hz Refresh Rate and 2,200 Nits Brightness

iQOO has revealed more details about the display of its upcoming iQOO Neo12 smartphone, which is scheduled to launch in China this month. The pho

MSMEs welcome changes in vehicle interception by Commercial Taxes officials

'15% Cut, Billions In Contracts': Opposition Alleges Corruption In Telangana Road Projects

The controversy follows allegations by the managing director of a company who questioned the evaluation of bids for Radial Road-2, Hyderabad

Poonam Raut Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Former Indian cricketer Poonam Raut retires from all formats, reflecting on a decade-long career filled with pride and memories. Poonam Raut Anno

Starlink slowdown intentional: Zelensky fumes at Trump after Putin's attack, vows refinery strikes