Three Indian expats win 250 g 24-carat gold bar in latest Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi: Three Indian expats have emerged among the top winners in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw, each claiming a 250 grams 24-carat gold

Piyush Goyal calls for resilient supply chains, less dependence on select geographies at TiEcon event

At the TiEcon event, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that reducing dependence on foreign technologies, weapons, energy sources,

Top news of the day: Two dead in Andhra due to Cyclone Montha; Trump praises PM Modi, says going to have trade deal with India, and more

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CPI(M), CPI object to SIR at all-party meeting in Krishnagiri

Agony of losing homes to the giant waves along Uppada coast

Fisherfolk stand helpless in front of natures fury as the Uppada village has lost 126.58 acres to the coastal erosion since 1980s

How Writers and Educators Use AI Detection Tools to Stay Authentic

51 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

They surrender as part of 'Poona Margem - Punarwas se Punarjeevan' (rehabilitation for social integration), a rehabilitation initiative launched

Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Meghalaya court frames charges against five accused

Police submitted a 790-page chargesheet before the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sohra Sub-Division, on September 5

Left union raises banner of revolt against KSRTC

Union members hold Statewide protest seeking reinstatement of employees whose contracts had been terminated and restoration of superclass service

Travel agents lure Punjab women, youth abroad with false job promises; abuse reported

CHANDIGARH: A 29-year-old woman from Moga district in Punjab, who recently returned from Iraq with the intervention of Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Sing

Stable turmeric prices spur cultivation in Erode district

The Erode turmeric, which has received a GI tag, is a major crop cultivated in the ayacut areas irrigated by the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) cana

IIM Ahmedabad kicks off summer placements for PGP Class of 2027

Indias $180M XR gamble: Hundreds of startups, no clear winners

Despite big bets and bold visions, Indias XR ecosystem remains fragmented. But one startup, QWR, is charting a more grounded path through deeptec

This National Award-winning Bollywood actress will make Tamil cinema debut in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, will play antagonist...

Vidya Balan will be seen playing the main antagonist Mithun Chakraborty's eldest daughter in Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2.

The world in a bowl: The American avatars of rice

If you have been catching up with our weekend edition, we last saw the worlds largest rice bowl: The Asian continent. This time, we cover the Ame

Guru Smriti: A tribute to Bansuri Maestro K.S. Naik

Rain Causes Minor Damage in Chittoor, Tirupati

Heavy to moderate rainfall persisted for nearly 36 hours, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting traffic in interior villages

'Nothing Unusual': NATO Downplays US Move To Cut Troops In Europe

NATO said Wednesday it had been informed in advance of US plans to reduce some of its troops deployed on the alliance's eastern flank, describing

TASMAC shops to remain closed for Thevar jayanthi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday

How a Rs 3,500 modelling job changed Akshay Kumars life forever

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywoods biggest stars today, once opened up about his humble beginnings and how an unexpected opportunity changed

Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan of stern response to any new militant attack

In a post on X, Pakistan's Defence Minister Asif told Afghanistans Taliban Government that any terrorist attack or suicide bombing inside Pakista

SIR rollout schedule announced in Puducherry

Playing with Life: Theatreperson Prasanna Heggodu to exhibit pencil drawings at Chitrakala Parishath

The showcase will feature a curated selection of pencil sketches of thousands of characters that Mr. Prasanna has seen during the five decades of

Pakistan's Lahore Continues To Remain World's Most Polluted City

Pakistan's Lahore continues to remain at the top of global pollution charts with an AQI of more than 300 according to Swiss air quality monitor I

Bhatti, Sridhar Babu Launches McDonald's Global Office Hi Tec City

The new GCC is expected to create employment for over 1,200 highly skilled professionals, while also benefiting allied sectors such as real estat

Himayat Sagar, Osman Sagar gates lifted, warning issued

Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rainfall, officials have lifted the gates of Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar, as both reservoirs stand a few feet b

Zurbian: The Yemeni biryani with Hyderabadi roots

Nowadays, Hyderabad is undergoing an Arabic food obsession phase. From mandi platters to Kunafa and Baklava, our palates are steadily adopting th

Fossil fuel-driven air pollution claimed 1.72 million lives in India in 2022: The Lancet report

Climate inaction is costing lives and crippling the economy, The Lancet Countdown 2025 Report warns; Indias preparedness for a low-carbon transit

GitHub unveils Agent HQ to bring AI agents from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google together

The AI agents will become available directly on GitHub within the coming months as a part of the GitHub Copilot subscription

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 109.90 feet

Mojito, Evaldo and Ruling Dynasty show out

The Rafale Pilot Pak Lied About Capturing, And The MiG-21 Pilot It Did

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. Part of the second batch of Indian women fighter pilots and the first Indian woman to fly the new French-made, mu

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Emerges As Drug Syndicate 'Kingpin', Arrested In Goa

The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested Danish Chikna, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and kingpin of a drug syndicate, from G

Before Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra streams on OTT, must-watch these Malayalam fantasy thrillers

Before watching Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra on JioHotstar, explore Malayalam fantasy movies like Nine, My Dear Kuttichathan, and more, blending magi

President Murmus Rafale moment with IAF pilot Pakistan claimed it captured during Op Sindoor

As President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian head of state to fly in the Rafale aircraft, a notable moment saw her alongside an Indian Air

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Fact-Check: UK Charging 500 Exit Fee? No, Clip Is AI-Manipulated!

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the viral video was created using AI.

Singing in turns: The A-Z of Antaakshari

This simple, yet memorable song game has come a long way from its roots in ancient Indian traditions to a fun pastime for friends and family, and

INS Sahyadri makes port call in Japan's Sasebo during operational deployment to Indo-Pacific

INS Sahyadri, an Indian Navy stealth frigate, has arrived at Sasebo, Japan. This marks the ship's second port call in Japan during its Indo-Pacif

India-UK FTA: Rajasthan exporters see boost in gems, jewellery exports

Rajasthan's exporters are set for a boom in trade with the United Kingdom. A new Free Trade Agreement will make 99 percent of Indian exports duty

Omar Abdullah Betrayed The Poor By Opposing Land Rights Bill: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Oct 29: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of

Zubeen Garg's ashes immersed in Brahmaputra

The celebrated singer died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19

Tribal woman dies after waiting 10 days for MRI scan at RIMS hospital

Hyderabad: A 45-year-old tribal woman from Adilabad died of illness at her home after allegedly being denied proper treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Ins

Varanasi Court Reserves Order Till Nov 10 on Replacing Cloth Over Gyanvapi Wuzukhana Seal

Both Hindu and Muslim sides consent to change deteriorated cloth on sealed ablution area lock; matter linked to ongoing Supreme Court case

Mortgage rates are easing again - when will mortgage rates finally drop below 6% and what homebuyers should expect next amid falling Treasury yields and and a still-tight U.S. housing market

Mortgage rates just hit a one-year low. The 30-year fixed dropped to 6.19%, Freddie Mac says. Its the clearest sign yet that relief is coming for

Two multi-level parking centres to be opened in Kannur city on Nov. 1

The fully-automated parking centres were built at a cost of 12.4 crore under the AMRUT project

BJP blasts Congress for anti-national act amid Bangladesh map row; claims support for infiltrators

SASTRA law students emerge victorious in international moot court competition

Elon Musk's Starlink To Run Technical, Security Demos In Mumbai From October 30

Elon Musk-led Starlink is scheduled to conduct demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30 and 31 to demonstrate compliance with India's security

Iron Ore Train Derails in Jharkhands Simdega, Services Disrupted

Incident near Kanaroan station diverts 9 trains, cancels 2, short-terminates Tapaswini Express; buses arranged for 1,300 stranded passengers

Gunfire at Punjabi singer Channi Nattans house in Canada; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 29: A day after the shooting death of Indian-origin Punjabi businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi, gunshots were fired at the house of

Starlink to conduct security, technical demo runs in Mumbai on October 30-31

Sources said Starlink will run a demo to show compliance with the security and technical conditions of GMPCS authorisation

71.86 crore disbursed in education loans in Thanjavur district

Ex-Maoist With Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Now A Security Guard At Odisha Blood Bank

Dhananjoy Gope (alias Sudhir), a former Maoist from Odisha's Malkangiri district, traded his gun for a uniform six years back.

Reimagine Education the Indian Way: Jishnu Dev Varma

Jishnu Dev Varma urged educators and policymakers to shape a value-driven education system that harmonises technology with timeless human princip

J&K Govt Issues Roster For Administrative Secretaries At Civil Secretariat Srinagar For November 2025

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued an official roster detailing the presence of Administrative Secretaries at

6 benefits of drinking ajwain (carom) seed water

A simple guide to ajwain water: what it is, how it may help digestion, gas, acidity, metabolism, and circulation, how to make it in minutes, and

No meat, dairy or even roti! Mallika Sherawat reveals secret diet that's keeping her in best shape at the age of 49

Mallika Sherawat, at 49, remains in top shape. She follows a strict vegan diet, avoiding all animal products. Her meals consist of fruits, salads

Ravenshaw University Students Hospitalised in Odisha Over Suspected Food Poisoning

East Hostel boarders fall ill after drinking purifier water; warden blames outside food, lab tests underway

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1 Exam 2025 Shift Timings Out, Check Details

SSC CHSL Shift Timings 2025: The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 examination to be held from November 12.

Daily Quiz: On events happened on October 29

Here is a quiz on events that happened on October 29

Lakshya Enters Second Round of Hylo Open, Srikanth Bows Out

Lakshya defeated higher ranked Popov 21-16 22-20 in the opening round

Nature-Inspired Makeover: Austria Designs Power Lines Shaped As Giant Animal Sculptures

Austria has introduced a unique and imaginative approach to infrastructure with its new animal-shaped power line concept.

Zubeen Garg's Ashes Immersed In Brahmaputra River

Cultural icon Zubeen Garg's ashes were immersed in the Brahmaputra River by his wife Garima, 37 days after he was cremated with lakhs of follower

Insufficient moisture in clouds: Delhi's cloud-seeding trial for Oct 29 put on hold

IIT-Kanpur said that while rainfall could not be triggered on Tuesday (October 28) as moisture levels were around 15 to 20%, the trial delivered

Local holiday declared for Thanjavur district on November 1

Mayawati urges Muslims to shift support to BSP; claims SP, Congress have failed to stop BJP

LUCKNOW: BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday called upon the Muslim community to support her party instead of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress i

Mohammed Azharuddin Likely to Be Inducted into Telangana Cabinet

Azharuddin is reportedly to take oath as a minister during the upcoming swearing-in ceremony.

Thousands Face The Axe As Global Firms Look For Return On Big AI Spending

Amazon said it would cut up to 14,000 jobs from its corporate workforce, joining Target, Procter & Gamble and others in axing thousands of office

Massive White Airship Spotted Flying Over San Francisco, Here's What It Was

A massive white airship was spotted over San Francisco, sparking curiosity and viral videos on social media platforms.

Southern states show greater Vitamin D deficiency in those tested, study reveals

Southern states showed high deficiency in over 50% of those tested, though the national picture showed a slight improvement with a decrease in de

Bangladeshi Held for Desecrating Idol at Bengaluru Temple; Thrashed by Mob

Kabir Mondal, 45, allegedly drunk, damaged statue at Venugopal Temple; locals tied and beat him before police arrest

In Focus Podcast | Why are species extinct in the wild, and now only in captive collections, top priority?

Online trafficking is, however, concerning and social media heads need to take serious action, says Vivek Menon, IUCNs new chair of the Species S

Fact check: Truth behind NEOM sky stadium viral video

A video clip showing how Saudi Arabias upcoming NEOM Stadium would reportedly look has gone viral on social media platforms, drawing attention to

NEET PG counselling 2025: MCC releases full schedule; check dates, link, steps to download

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET PG counselling 2025. Candidates can download the schedule on the offic

Rahul Gandhi launches sharp attack on PM Modi, accuses him of doing anything for votes

Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar. He accused Modi of prioritizing votes over public welfare and all

France Set to Adopt Consent-based Rape Law After Gisle Pelicot Case

The bill states that any non-consensual sexual act constitutes sexual assault

The Nature School of Pampore: Blending ancestral wisdom with modern learning in Kashmir

Explore The Nature School of Pampore, where ancestral wisdom and modern education unite to foster environmental awareness in Kashmir.

5 desi fast foods that instantly spike blood sugar level

A simple, health-first explainer on five popular Indian fast foods that can cause quick glucose spikeswhat makes them fast carbs, how that affect

After Skipping ASEAN, Can Modi Still Leverage BRICS Against Trump?

Reading by its recent actions, India appears to be shrinking from using regional influence to pressure Trump.

BJP Complains to EC Over Omar Abdullah's NLU Announcement in Budgam

Syed Mohsin accuses CM of influencing bypoll voters by touting imminent university benefits in Ompura; Abdullah eyes April start from rented camp

How Drumil Joshi's AI Breakthroughs Could Transform India's Fight for Clean Energy and Water

Drumil Joshi's AI forecasts renewable energy with 1-2% error and predicts water waste for scalable conservation.

Nasa, AWS scientists among 8 to bag IISc alumni excellence awards

National Medical Commission Confirms NExT Exam Deferred For 3 To 4 Years

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to delay the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT) for three to four years.

Cyclone Montha impact in Telangana: Trains cancelled, roads submerged

Hyderabad: Telangana chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, October 29, reviewed the impact of Cyclone Montha in the state and asked official

More of Melissa: Why Intense Hurricanes Are Becoming More Common

While hurricanes are nothing new for Jamaica, never before has it experienced a Category 5 or even Category 4 storm firsthand. The government had

Who Is Shivangi Singh, The Rafale Pilot Pakistan Lied About Capturing

Pakistani networks falsely claimed that Shivangi Singh was captured during Operation Sindoor.

Three killed, four injured as SUV turns turtle in Nashik

The Gujarat-registered Toyota Fortuner met with the accident on the Nashik-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar highway in the Yeola taluka around 11 pm on

BJP leader Adhikari trashes Mamata's charge, says Bengal man's suicide not linked to NRC

A man's death near Kolkata sparks a political row. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP's National Register of Citizens campaign for spr

Quick service app Snabbit raises Rs 265 Cr in Series C round

The round was led by led by Bertelsmann, Lightspeed, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Ventures.