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EC to Review Action Taken on Decisions Announced Last Week

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi will meet for the review meeting

Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardeners

In the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom seeds.

L&T Extends Hyderabad Metro Stake Sale Deadline to Dec 31

Larsen & Toubro on Wednesday said it has extended the timeline for completing the sale of its stake in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd to December

Opposition Leaders Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar After India Block Meeting

Opposition leaders in New Delhi insist on the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following a critical meeting. Opposition L

BITS Pilani, IIT Madras announce student exchange programme

The five-year agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual academic and research interest and provides opportunities fo

Anugola Ex-RI Gets 3 Years Jail in Bribery Case

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Hadibandhu Pattanayak, Former Revenue Inspector of Kaniha, DistAnugola, in a bribery case. On Wedn

Most-Wanted LeT Terrorist Killed In Budgam Encounter In Jammu

Sulaiman Shah alias Musa, wanted over alleged attacks across the Pir Panjal range, was killed during a joint Army, J&K Police and CRPF operation

School holiday October 1: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check Tamil Nadu, Delhi, UP and other states

School holiday tomorrow October 1, 2026: Schools across India will not have a uniform closure, with Tamil Nadu observing a quarterly break while

Telugu YouTuber booked after advice leaves diabetic man ill

Hyderabad: Popular health influencer Veeramachineni Ramakrishna (VRK), who runs VRK Healthcare YouTube channel has been booked by Raidurgam Polic

Happiness of the poor is true measure of development: Chief Minister

At Pedala Pattabhishekam in Vijayawada, Naidu says land titles are being distributed to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, Mangal

UPI charges spark protest: why are retailers planning a No UPI Day?

Indias retailers vs UPI MDR: What's behind the nationwide protest?

Rowdy sheeter out of view for 35 years arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 54-year-old rowdy sheeter, on the run for the last 35 years, was apprehended on Tuesday by the Charminar Zone Task Force. Ilyas Bin

Model of Danish ship that landed at Tharangambadi in 1620 donated to Maritime Museum

Elephant was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with Sou

NHAI to conduct special quality checks on 17 highway projects with bids 15% below estimate

NHAI to begin special quality inspections for 17 under-construction National Highways projects due to their substantial cost discounts. These ins

Tamil Nadus Chief Minister Receives Warm Welcome in Dharapuram Election Campaign

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit to Dharapuram for the by-election campaign drew large crowds and enthusiastic supporters. Tamil Nadus Chief

Running Car Catches Fire in Baripada, Driver Narrowly Escapes

A moving Maruti Swift car caught fire on National Highway 18 near Takatpur Chhak here on Wednesday, leaving the vehicle completely gutted. Howeve

KPSC veterinary officers exam scam: ED traces proceeds to bank transfers, gold purchases and cash transactions

The ED said its investigation revealed that candidates were allegedly made to pay between 30 lakh and 40 lakh each, after an initial demand of ar

West Indies Set India 406 Target in 2nd ODI Guwahati

West Indies have thrown down a thunderous challenge in Guwahati. After India chose to bowl first in the second ODI, the visitors produced a batti

US private job growth picks up sharply in September: ADP data

US private sector hiring experienced a significant rebound in September, with employers adding 90,000 jobs, up from 38,000 in August. This growth

INDIA bloc to march to Election Commission on October 6, demands return to ballot paper

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) INDIA bloc on Wednesday finalised a joint action plan over the SIR row, including holding rallies and save democracy marc

Kalyanapuram S. Aravind delights with a carefully curated repertoire

From Dikshitars kriti in Kamboji to ragamalika virutham, Aravinds recital conveyed complex musical ideas with clarity and ease.

flydubai co-pilot stabs captain onboard: Here's what we know so far

A fight broke out between the pilots onboard a flydubai flight, which prompted the aircraft to divert to Saudi Arabia. Here's what we know about

Rajya Sabha panel proposes restraining MPs from undermining constitutional authorities, fellow members

The Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha has also proposed that the members must not misuse the protection given to them for free speech in Parlia

Meet Vithya Ramraj: Truck Driver

In a breakthrough 2026 Asian Games campaign, Vithya Ramraj broke PT Ushas 42-year-old record and won gold, silver and bronze.

Court Convicts Muskaan and Sahil in Notorious Meerut Murder Case

A Meerut court has found Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil guilty in the murder of Saurabh Rajput, with sentencing set for October 14. Court Convicts Mus

Court reserves verdict on bail plea of Satya Niketan building collapse accused Hari Ram Gupta

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OPINION | Crush fake parties promoting 'Tax Chori'

Gujarat Police has begun probe against several paper political parties (which are registered, have symbols, but unrecognized). These parties fiel

Muskan and boyfriend Sahil convicted of murdering Saurabh Rajput

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Sunil Kumar Claims Second Consecutive Asian Games Wrestling Bronze

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar etched his name into the annals of sporting history on Wednesday, securing a brilliant bronze medal in the mens 87kg

Top news of the day: INDIA bloc bats for pre-SIR electoral roll; Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight, and more

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Apple Pay lands in India: How to set up and use it on your iPhone

Hope, Campbell, Jangoo Score Tons As West Indies Post Massive 405/7 vs India in 2nd ODI

The Caribbean batters made the most of a flat deck at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to record their highest-ever ODI total

Congress, BJP Spar Over Attacks As Political Tensions Rise in Keralam

The political slugfest escalated between the two parties following the recent waving of black flags at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Keralam.

YS Jagan Reddy assures legal support to Lankapalli farmers

Farmers from Lankapalli village in Pamidimukkala mandal of Krishna district met YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at

US response to Iran's seven-day peace proposal delivered to President Pezeshkian

The United States has officially addressed Iran's seven-day peace initiative amidst escalating tensions between the two nations. Iranian leaders

J&K Assembly Speaker directs govt to notify revised car policy within 15 days

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday directed the government to

Kanaka Durga temple officials invite Chief Minister for Dasara festivities

Screams, panic and a sudden plunge to 14,000 feet in seconds: Inside Flydubai flight FZ1073s terrifying video

The Boeing 737 left Dubai International Airport for Ben Gurion Airport on September 30. About two and a half hours into the flight, something wen

India and Australia Strengthen Military Ties Through Army-to-Army Talks

India and Australia enhance military cooperation through strategic discussions in New Delhi, focusing on defense partnerships and regional securi

Additional Director (Infrastructure) inspects development works in Salem Corporation

In 1935, Grace Groner, a secretary, invested $180 in her employer Abbott; 75 years later, it had grown to about $7 million

Grace Groner made a $180 investment in Abbott Laboratories in 1935 while working as a secretary. She held onto the shares for about 75 years, all

Telangana BJP chief urges uninterrupted power and PMFBY for farmers

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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy pledges legal aid to Lankapalli farmers

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Dharapuram bypoll campaign: Enthusiastic welcome by workers, people to TN CM Vijay

Digital Desk | Coimbatore, Sep 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, received an enthusiastic welcome from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhag

Third Wave Coffee forays into Kerala with two outlets in Kochi

This market expansion complements the brands recent new market entries across Visakhapatnam, Jalandhar, Lucknow, and Ludhiana, further strengthen

Ahmedabad spacetech startup SatLeo to launch thermal-imaging payload on SpaceX rocket

The data is expected to find applications in agriculture and water-stress monitoring, urban heat management, infrastructure and industrial monito

Indias monsoon ends 12.6% short, October likely to stay dry: IMD

Indias southwest monsoon ended with rainfall 12.6% below average, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall since 2001, according to the IMD.

Noida Police Seize 41.4 Kilograms of Cannabis, Arrest Suspect in Drug Trafficking Case

Noida police arrested a man and seized 41.4 kg of cannabis worth 8 lakh in a drug trafficking crackdown. Noida Police Seize 41.4 Kilograms of Can

In 2004, Peter Thiel invested $500,000 in Facebook. 8 years later, his early bet had turned into more than $1 billion

Peter Thiel put $500,000 into Facebook in 2004, when the company was worth about $5 million. It was a small private business then, not the techno

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St futures extend gains after economic data

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Opposition united to save democracy: Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of stealing votes, calls for fresh polls in Bihar, Bengal

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said that opposition parties have united to save democracy and accused the BJP of s

India reaches women

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Better connectivity, specialist capabilities key to scale Coimbatores GCC ecosystem, says EY-CII report

The city can further scale this ecosystem to as much as 200 by 2032 by positioning itself as a secondary hub for companies that already have si

Nimrat Kaur reveals she does not have a television at home

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Nimrat Kaur recalls how

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US bipartisan delegation meets Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Digital Desk | Dharamsala, Sep 30 (IANS) A high-level bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Bria

BJP pledges to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, with public support

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Tejashwi Yadav calls for fresh polls in Bihar and Bengal, accusing BJP

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India Beats South Korea 2-0 to Reach First Asian Games Final Since 1982

Breaking a decades-long barrier, the Indian womens hockey team delivered a masterclass under pressure on Wednesday, defeating South Korea 2-0 in

School bus operators flag financial burden of mandatory EV adoption

School bus operators flag financial burden of mandatory EV adoption

Man punches constable near Apollo Hospital in Gachibowli, gets bail

Hyderabad: A 36-year-old Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) assaulted a police constable near Apollo Hospital in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. He has

India approves $19 billion for renewable energy programme

India's cabinet has approved a 1.86 trillion rupees ($19.42 billion) renewable energy programme to help improve existing grids and add storage, t

UNDP youth champions and advocates share India's perspective during UN General Assembly

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Youth champions and advocates of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India shared their perspectiv

49 musk turtles return to Pennsylvania lake after pollution cleanup

In 2025, Crystal Lake underwent a dredging project that inadvertently drained vital habitats for wildlife. Fortunately, emergency response teams

South Carolina pairs 102-acre nature preserve with 50 affordable homes

A new initiative on Johns Island will transform the Humbert Woods property for community benefit. The plan involves protecting 97 acres for conse

How did Chad Lowe's daughter die? Fiona Lowe cause of death revealed

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter have announced the death of their daughter, Fiona Harper Lowe, who was 13. The family described Fiona as a loving and c

They saw me in 'The Lunchbox' and thought I would make a great spy: Nimrat Kaur recalls landing Hollywood project

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Actor Nimrat Kaur, known for her acclaimed performances in films like

Israeli Minister Calls Flight Incident a Terrorist Attack, Urges Military Action

An Israeli minister labels a flight incident as a terrorist attack, urging enhanced military operations in response to the threat. Israeli Minist

Kerala has immense potential for investment and growth: Kalyan Silks MD

World Malayalee Council, Indian Regions first business conclave brings together over 200 entrepreneurs from different States

Govt launches AI-enabled document translation solution

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Everyone's responsibility to make Punjab drug-free: BJP's Harbhajan Singh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said that eliminating the drug menace from Punjab is the responsibility of every

Romanian PM-designate Muresan loses confidence vote

Romania's Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan failed to win a vote of confidence on Wednesday, a parliamentary vote count showed, extendin

Group 108 Showcases Next-Generation Retail Destinations at MAPIC India 2026

NewsVoir Delhi NCR [India], September 30: Group 108, a prominent name in the real estate sector, showcased its strong presence at MAPIC India 202

Hockey glory beckons? India women march into final with Asiad gold in sight after 44 years

India's women's hockey team secured a significant victory against South Korea with a score of 2-0. Ishika Chaudhary and Salima Tete scored the go

Flydubai flight drama: 'Indian-origin' pilot stopped Omani co-pilot from crashing plane

An incident occurred on flydubai Flight FZ1073 during its journey from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot reportedly tried to take control of the ai

Israeli officials say diverted

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain in a possible attempted error attack on Wednesday, forci

Armenian music finds a resonant home in Chennai

Presented at The Music Academy, the evening showcased how different musical traditions find common ground in melody, rhythm and tonal colour whil

Restore 44% import duty on crude palm oil, Telangana minister Tummala says

Telangana targets 10 lakh acres of oil palm in three years

Private bus operators to take out Secretariat march on October 14, 2026

Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation says if the State government fails to take a favourable decision despite the protests, the bus oper

Kalinga Literary Festival to host 'Ek Bharat Anek Bol' in New Delhi from December 18-20

New Delhi [India], September 30: The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will host the Ek Bharat Anek Bol Literary Festival from December 18 to 20, 2

Beyond the 7% headline: S&P maps the forces driving Indias next growth phase

Indias economy is set to grow 7% in FY27, according to S&P Global, which sees domestic demand, private investment, manufacturing, trade, energy s

Don't want to sit in one place...: Nimrat Kaur reveals she doesn

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): In today

'Unrealistic to win gold every time': India captain after Chess Olympiad silver

Welcome to TimesofIndia.com's interview series looking back at India's medal-winning campaigns at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. And who better

Manipur Chief Minister Honors Hizam Irawats Legacy on His 130th Birth Anniversary

Manipurs CM pays tribute to Hizam Irawat, celebrating his vision for unity and social justice on the leaders 130th birth anniversary. Manipur Chi

Land worth Rs 52,000 crore distributed among poor, says Andhra Pradesh CM

Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the state government has distr

Passport Adalat to be held at Regional Passport Office in Madurai on November 4

Datanomics: Rupee feels the heat from crude oil, weakens beyond the dollar

The Indian rupee fell past the 96-per-dollar mark during intra-day trade on Tuesday, hitting a two-month low as higher crude prices triggered wor

'Bharat Jodo 2.0': Karnataka Congress padyatra inspired by BJPs 'Ballari Chalo', claims Vijayendra

Digital Desk | Chitradurga (Karnataka), Sep 30 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday alleged that the 'Bharat Jodo

Drug de-addiction awareness programme for conservancy workers held in Namakkal