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DPDP Act Under Supreme Court Scrutiny: 21 Media Groups Challenge India

The DNPA argues that the DPDP Act, 2023, lacks a specific journalistic exemption and could affect investigative reporting and confidential source

Microsoft Offers Buyouts To Around 60,000 Employees Across India, US, UK

Microsoft has opened a time-limited voluntary exit programme for eligible employees as it reshapes its workforce amid heavy AI investment.

India climate-tech funding may reach USD 1.9 billion in 2026 as growth capital expands: Report

India's climate-tech and deep-tech sectors could see fresh investment opportunities in 2027 as domestic growth funds expand, government-backed fi

UK watchdog says Reform's Tice breached parliament rules over Israel trip declaration

Reform UK deputy

Chhath Puja Rush: Special Trains Slap 1.5x Fare Surge as Migrants Scramble for Seats Home

BP Singh, Creator of CID, Aahat, Dies at 77; Industry Pays Tribute

Veteran director-producer and FTII alumnus leaves behind a lasting legacy in Indian crime and horror television.

PM Modi inaugurates Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Agri GNPA Likely To Touch Rs 2 Lakh Cr By March 2028

The GNPA ratio of agriculture loans at scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) stood at 5.11% in June 2026, the highest among major sectors. Agricultur

9 Jail Personnel Suspended After 17 Inmates Escape Tamil Nadu Jail; 13 Arrested Using Drone Surveillance

Nine prison personnel have been suspended after 17 inmates escaped from Tamil Nadus Theni sub-jail, prompting a multi-district search operation,

Iran says oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of entering a prohibited

US accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports; domestic refining to hit 300 MMTPA by 2030, says Hardeep Singh Puri

India secures nearly 67 per cent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and is quickly diversifying its procurement

Delhi Police Uncovers Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gokalpuri, Three Arrested

Delhi Police raided an illegal firecracker factory in Gokalpuri, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of explosives. Delhi Po

Nidec to sue former executives over accounting issues

Japanese electric

Penn scientists tracked fruit flies in outdoor cages for four months; seasonal shifts were linked to genetic changes across more than 60% of the genome

In an intriguing four-month investigation conducted in Philadelphias experimental orchard, researchers studied Drosophila melanogaster fruit flie

Why build data centres when drinking water is scarce? HRF asks govt

Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) urged the Revanth Reddy government to suspend artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, owing to the sev

Noah Wyle is People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, dethroning Jonathan Bailey

Hollywood actor Noah Wyle, best known for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has been named PEOPLE magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. The 55-year-old

After 5 Killed At Guwahati Hotel, CCTV Shows Man Being Shot At Point-Blank

According to police, the incident was triggered by a dispute between the hotel owner and the person who had taken it on lease.

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Law Officer Appointment Rules 2026

Women take the wheel of pink e-autos in coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru: A women-focused transport initiative is opening up new livelihood opportunities in Dakshina Kannada, where pink electric autorickshaws

SoFi stock price jumps over 10 per cent after SoFi Technologies Inc Q3 earnings report beats Wall Street estimates, check revenue forecast

SoFi earnings: SoFi Technologies Inc's adjusted net revenue surged 44 per cent to a record $1.4 billion in the third quarter, beating expectation

Wolvaardt new No. 1 batter in ODIs after Mandhana slips to second

This is the ninth time Wolvaardt has claimed the No. 1 spot in ODI batting

'Bound to be some tamasha': Sonia Gandhi on upcoming memoir, says 'now it's my turn to tell my story'

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday (October 26) said she decided to write her upcoming biography, Belonging:

Iran says supreme leader met with security chief over Hormuz

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, recently met with security chief Mohsen Rezaei to discuss important regional security. They fo

'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend': 5 things to know about the new film bringing India

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman have collabor

Norway PM says allies, partners were informed ahead of Putin call

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Tuesday that all partners and allied nations were informed in advance of a Finnish-Norwegian ph

Santragachi-Khatipura Express Launched With 5 Key Halts in DDU Division

Senior Officer Attacked Near Gate No. 1, Suspect Arrested

Cyberabad Police asks firecracker sellers to get Diwali licence

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police has directed firecracker sellers to obtain a licence under the Explosives Act 1884 and Rules 1983 before Diwali.

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, inve

India needs $500 bn by 2030 to decarbonise key sectors: CEEW report

A CEEW-GFC and Tata Sons report says $10 billion in catalytic capital could mobilise $50 billion in blended finance to support India's transition

Sink the idea: Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worry

Light pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep disturba

No US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri

The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20 per cent.

'India Under No Pressure To Stop Buying Russian Oil': Minister Hardeep Puri

I have never felt any pressure, Hardeep Singh Puri said during an interaction at the 29th Energy Technology and Innovation Meet which began here

Foreign Investors pull out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, as rising crude oil prices, escalating

FOREX-Dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings, steadier stocks stall safe haven play

The dollar nudged higher against the euro, yen

Madras Regiment celebrates Infantry Day at Wellington

Over 32,000 trees to be axed for hydropower project ahead of PM Modi's visit: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut shared a letter purportedly issued by a forest official, stating that approval has been granted for the diversion of 233 hectares of

ACC Q2 profit slumps 91% to 93 crore, revenue slips 5.2% to 5,656 crore

Revenue from operations was down 5.24 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5,656 crore in September quarter FY27. Total expenses were up 2.46 per cent at

Direct Connectivity to Rajasthan and Gujarat Announced for Barauni-Bhuj Route

Bhatti Vikramarka To Hold All-party Meet Over El Nio On Oct 28

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will host an all-party meeting on Wednesday to take suggestions from parties on dealing w

Shreyas Iyer hails India's opening stand as Abhishek Sharma blows away New Zealand to clinch T20I series

The Indian team registered a brilliant victory against New Zealand in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series between the two sides. The t

'Modi won't go anywhere': BJP, Congress trade barbs over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'baap' remarks

Kharge triggered a row when he said Modi ka baap bhi jayega in response to an audience member's comment that he prime minister will not go anywh

Congress To Step Up Fight to Protect Voting Rights, Seeks CEC Exit: Pallam Raju

Raju alleged that whenever Congress raises serious questions, BJP tries to divert public attention from the core issue instead of giving a direct

Protesters enter Serbian pro-Vucic TV station, call for arrest of editor

Protesters entered a Serbian television station

Soccer-Mbappe apologises to China for 'ill-judged' Mao meme comments

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe

Punjab Passes Resolution Demanding Payments From Rajasthan, Eyes Supreme Court Over Yamuna

CM Bhagwant Mann Demands 1.44 Lakh Crore Water Royalty From Rajasthan

Agilisium to shift its Asia headquarters from Chennai to Hyderabad

The shift to Hyderabad is aimed attaping into Hyderabads strong pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem, the company said

'Tough To Stop These Guys, They Showed Us How To Bat In Powerplay': Santner On Loss To India

The New Zealand: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was astonished by India's batting display in the third T20I here at Hnry Stadium as he adm

Growing up poor does not automatically shape how politicians understand inequality, study finds

A politician who grew up in poverty might be expected to see inequality differently from someone raised in comfort. But a new study finds that pe

China accused of intimidation campaign to isolate Taiwan politician

China is facing allegations of attempting to politically isolate Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma

Journalist Questioned In Ankita Bhandari Murder VIP Angle

The CBI has recorded the statement of journalist Ashutosh Negi, who advocated for a central agency investigation into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari mu

Anahat Singh Advances To Quarterfinals In Canadian Women''s Open

India's Anahat Singh moved to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament with a four-game victory over England's Saran Nghi

Late MLA's Son and Retired SP Raj Balwinder Marad Joins Congress

Avaada Foundation Supports Tribal Communities in Eastern UP Through Education, Healthcare and Rural Development

From educational resources and healthcare support to womens empowerment and solar lighting, Avaada Foundation is addressing essential needs in tr

High Court Summons Official Over Stalled School Road

Odisha Reviews Flood Control

In view of Cyclone Arnab and its anticipated impact on Odisha, a meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Er. Dillip Kumar Rout, Engineer-in

CPI forms human chain in Delhi demanding CECs resignation and rollback of SIR

CPI general secretary D. Raja said Mr. Kumar had lost the confidence of the people and that his continuation as Chief Election Commissioner posed

PE investors focus on returns, as 'spray and pray' fades: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Bain Capital's Amit Chandra and Multiples PE's Renuka Ramnath discuss why investors are shifti

Kerala Minister Questions Governors Authority Amid Political Tensions

Keralas Forest Minister, Shibu Baby John, challenges the Governors recommendation to dismiss PSC members, alleging political motives behind ED in

Mumbai Police invokes MCOCA against all accused in Tiger Shroff firing case

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) The Mumbai Police on Tuesday invoked stringent sections of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (M

Adam Brody talks about his proposal regret, says his wife deserved a grand gesture

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 27 (IANS) Hollywood actor Adam Brody has some regrets about his love life, and he chose to open up about them rec

Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Thumka' By G Deep

Enjoy the Punjabi Indipop track 'Thumka' by G Deep. The song is sung, composed and written by G Deep, bringing together energetic beats and a vib

Ranabaali | Song - Endhayya Saami

Watch the song 'Endhayya Saami' from Telugu movie 'Ranabaali' starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. 'Endhayya Saami' is sung by Ajay

Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Sharara' By Jigar

Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Sharara' sung by Jigar, with music composed by N Vee and lyrics penned by Kaptaan. The music video features Geet G

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Song - Abhi Kuch Dino Se

Watch the song 'Abhi Kuch Dino Se' from the Hindi movie 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Tisca Chopra, Shr

'Stupid': Trump Unloads On Obama Over White House Cheesecake Factory Dig

Donald Trump has fired back at Barack Obama after the former president mocked his lavish White House makeover with a brutal Saddam Husseins Chees

Alias Rukmini | Song - Ruku Ruku Rukmini (Lyrical)

Watch the song promo 'Ruku Ruku Rukmini' from Telugu movie 'Alias Rukmini' starring Nithiin and Aafiya Sayed. 'Ruku Ruku Rukmini' is sung by Anur

Yogi REVEALS One Condition to DRDO for BrahMos, Says UP-Made Missile Left Pak in Turmoil

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards 2026 UP Chapter in Lucknow, recounted how his gove

Meesaya Murukku 2 | Song - Aura 10/10

Watch the song 'Aura 10/10' from Tamil movie 'Meesaya Murukku 2' starring Hiphop Tamizha and others. 'Aura 10/10' is sung by Hiphop Tamizha and m

Shove That Ballroom... Heckler Torches Trumps White House Dream

Donald Trumps prized White House ballroom project just became the target of another explosive rally heckling. As the president campaigned in Cori

Germany sees India, Tamil Nadu as semiconductor partners

Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany identifies opportunities in power semiconductors, manufacturing technologies, research and skil

Apple Fixes Possibly Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhones

Among the flurry of iOS 27.2 releases on Monday , Apple also pushed a wave of software updates for its older operating systems, including a fix f

Womens safety is crucial to Indias economic growth

Companies must incorporate socio emotional behavioural training and mixed-gender dynamics into employee orientation programmes

Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Sends Clear WTC Message Ahead Of Crucial West Indies Tests

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants his side to focus on the West Indies test cricket series which starts on Wednesday, rather than th

CSK Revamp Coaching Staff, Bring In Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty And Mohit Sharma

Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma have been appointed assistant coaches of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League

Nobel Peace Prize committee welcomes Machado's return to Venezuela

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Tuesday it welcomed the return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to Venezuela, saying it hoped her

Here's how much your older Samsung phones are actually worth

You have options for selling your old Samsung phone, depending on how much hassle you'll tolerate for more cash.

Maharashtra govt approves Rs 391 crore towards MSRTC employees' salaries ahead of Diwali

In a significant development, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a notification allocating Rs 391.02 crore for the state transport corp

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise and oil slips on Middle East diplomacy efforts ahead of Big Tech earnings

Global stocks rose and oil prices slipped on Tuesday as investors weighed efforts to end the Middle East conflict ahead of US Big Tech earnings,

Abhishek Sharma's 35-Ball Ton Powers India To Series Win In New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma scythed through a hapless New Zealand attack to unleash carnage that made even Vaibhav Sooryavanshi look like a bystander at time

Pia Dandiya's $12.7 Million Net Worth: How the Florida Congressional candidate built her career

Pia Dandiya is contesting for a seat in the US House of Representatives for Florida's 22nd district. Her wealth, primarily attributed to her care

After Viral Ghee Trend, Saif Ali Khan Becomes Inspiration For Zomato's Witty Campaign

The pictures shared by the official account of Zomato showed delivery agents carrying bags that are plastered with witty puns

'What Cricket...' Abhishek's Cheeky Reply to Yuvi's 12-Ball 50 Taunt

India opener Abhishek Sharma, after scoring a match-winning century against New Zealand in the third T20I, addressed Yuvraj Singh's playful chall

Akasa Air shifts Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, adds 45th Boeing 737 Max

The changes are expected to strengthen international connectivity from the new airport while supporting the airlines expansion and fleet growth p

Apple confirms iPhone Duo display issue, offers replacements; how to get your device replaced in India

AppleCare+ is not mandatory to seek service, as devices may qualify for coverage under Apple's standard one-year limited warranty if the issue is

HCLTech Expands Climate Action Grant to 24 Countries, Boosting Global Climate Efforts

The winners will be announced on June 5, 2027, following a rigorous screening process. One winner will receive $500,000, while three runners-up w

Pound near 17-month high on euro a day ahead of British budget

The pound dipped against the dollar and held near a

Boeing jetliner production challenges weigh on third-quarter results

Boeing posted a bigger third-quarter loss than expected on Tuesday, as supply-chain challenges and production delays in its commercial airplane d

Shove that ballroom up your a**: Trump heckled at Mississippi rally over White House ballroom renovations

US President Donald Trump was heckled at a Mississippi campaign rally after defending his controversial White House ballroom project. A protester