Top News

Empowering Women: Mission Shakti 6.0 Rally in Noida Draws Participation from 500 Girls

Mission Shakti 6.0 rally in Noida promotes womens empowerment and safety, engaging 500 girls in a community awareness initiative. Empowering Wome

Centre directs states, UTs to display health service charges at all clinics

Union Health Ministry seeks prominent display of healthcare service charges and package rates for foreign patients travelling to India on medical

Tiruchi City Police deploys advanced automatic speed laser camera

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Andhra Pradesh from October 15 to 17, IMD Warns

The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure area developing in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy Rainfall Expected in

When a Tyagaraja kriti inspires a dance production

Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagarajas compo

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to pair of US economists

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford got the Nobel for developing economic models that help governments and central banks respond more effectively

Kerala Police signs 3-year pact with Cyble to strengthen cybercrime probes

The three-year agreement will provide Kerala Police with threat intelligence, investigative support and officer training to tackle ransomware, ph

Mongolias Oil Refinery Project Receives Continued Support from India, President Khurelsukh Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi

Mongolias President Khurelsukh thanks PM Modi for Indias support in the oil refinery project, highlighting its strategic importance. Mongolias Oi

RBI's liquidity move lifts weighted average call money rates by 12 bps

The Reserve Bank's liquidity measures announced last week to drain surplus from the banking system lifted weighted average call money rates by 0.

ED: Rs 880 Crore Liquor Scam Funds Delivered To Congress Office

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that Rs 860-Rs 880 crore generated from an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh during the previous C

Nothing OS 5.0 Update Based on Android 17 Rolls Out for Phone 3: What's New and How to Download

Nothing has started rolling out Nothing OS 5.0, its latest major software update, to the Nothing Phone (3). Based on Android 17, the update intro

Three Held In Delhi For Rs 50 Lakh Honey-Trap Extortion

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including the alleged mastermind, for orchestrating a honey-trap and extortion scheme. The accused

Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission earns national recognition for speedy case disposal

The Commission has disposed of 7,034 cases between January and September 2026, compared with 3,252 cases in 2024 and 3,326 in 2025, says State Ch

RDIF Announces First Cohort of 19 Fund Managers for RDI Scheme

The Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has officially announced its first cohort of 19 Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs). Approved

Haridwar Kumbh-2027 to Gain New Identity as Uttarakhand CM Dhami Unveils Logo, Website and Anthem

With the aim of showcasing the religious, spiritual and cultural identity of Haridwar Kumbh Mela-2027 on a wider platform, Chief Minister Pushkar

BIS organises Standards Conclave 2026 in Salem

Why some anglers always follow the rules

New research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is unlikely and breaking the ru

Indias direct-selling sector reaches Rs 23,522 crore, with women driving self-employment

An industry report highlights the sectors role in self-employment, women-led livelihoods and household incomes, while identifying seller retentio

Russia offers one-day ceasefire if Kyiv holds elections, rejects 60-day truce bid

Russia announced a one-day ceasefire to allow presidential elections in Ukraine, rejecting a longer truce proposed by Zelenskyy. Kremlin spokesma

Delhi Launches Durga E-Auto Scheme to Empower Women and Transgender Individuals

The Durga E-Auto scheme aims to provide dignified employment for women and transgender individuals in Delhi through electric autos. Delhi Launche

India and UK Boost Tech

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh and the UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation,

Shiv Sena Leader's Son Demands CBI Probe

Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, has demanded a CBI probe into his father's killing, alleging political pre

BRICS Theatre Festival 2026: Celebrating Cultural Unity Through Drama at NSD New Delhi

The capital witnessed a vibrant convergence of global arts today as the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 officially commenced at the National School o

How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.

HCLTech Declares Dividend Of Rs 12 Per Share As Q2 Profit Rises; Check Record Date

HCL Technologies declared an interim divided of Rs 12 per share.

Drug Trafficker Who Jumped Parole Arrested After Five Years on the Run

A drug trafficker who evaded arrest for five years after jumping parole during the pandemic has been apprehended by Delhi police. Drug Trafficker

Thiruvidaimaruthur police seize a country-made pistol, two persons rounded up

GVMC Mayor post reserved for women as Visakhapatnam prepares for first direct mayoral election in 26 years

The last direct election was in 2000, when Rajana Ramani won under the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation; TDP State president Palla Srinivasa R

HC to hear plea against Jantar Mantar protest site closure

The Delhi High Court is set to hear petitions concerning the alleged closure of Jantar Mantar as a protest site and reported assaults on proteste

8 years of Tumbbad EXCLUSIVE: Sohum Shah reflects, It is a dream role for me, and I will always be as greedy as Hastar for more roles like this

As Tumbbad completes eight years of its theatrical release, actor-producer Sohum Shah has reflected on the making of the cult horror film, reveal

Katrina Kaif marks Kay Beautys first year in the UK: We've always created products with South Asian skin tones and beauty needs at the heart of everything we do

One year after making its UK debut, Kay Beauty is celebrating a milestone in its international journey, with Co-Founder Katrina Kaif coming to Lo

Taapsee Pannu calls herself the dark horse of Hindi Cinema amid global success of Gandhari: At times, I feel bad that I have to prove myself so many times

Taapsee Pannu starrer Gandhari has featured on the Global Top 10 Non-English Films of Netflix chart for three consecutive weeks, reaching audienc

Sanjay Dutt praises 21-year-old producer Anupriya Nagar of Hanuman Ansh; says Im so proud of you and will always stand by you

Sanjay Dutt has extended his appreciation to producer Anupriya Nagar for her work on Hanuman Ansh, the recently released devotional drama that ha

Navratri fashion 2026: 7 Vedika Pinto looks to bookmark for Garba nights and festive celebrations!

Vedika Pinto has been making waves with her performance as Sudha in Musafir Cafe, but her fashion choices are also worth a closer look. From colo

Saif Ali Khan makes Instagram debut with first post on Pataudi Library; see post

Saif Ali Khan has finally joined Instagram after staying away from social media for several years. The actor, who was last seen in Haiwaan, made

Farah Khan hits back at Cyrus Broacha for calling her cook Dilip a fraud: I can replace him with you

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has responded to comedian Cyrus Broacha after he criticised her cook, Dilip, who has gained popularity thr

IIFA Awards 2027: Karan Johar, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, and Maniesh Paul to co-host 27th edition in Abu Dhabi

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards has announced its hosting line-up for the 27th edition, bringing together Karan Johar, Varun

Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma praise Trailer of Abhinay Deos Doosra, set for release on October 23

Filmmaker Abhinay Deos upcoming film Doosra is scheduled to release in theatres on October 23. The makers announced the release date while unveil

Ranveer Singh turns Tile Expert for new Kajaria campaign

Ranveer Singh has added another brand association to his portfolio, stepping in as the brand ambassador for Gresbond by Kajaria, the tile-fixing

India office leasing stays flat at 66.7 million sq ft; Hyderabad leads with 50% growth

Knight Frank said expanding Global Capability Centres, flex operators and India-facing businesses are supporting demand despite an uncertain glob

Big victory for students, youth: Rahul on MPSC protest

MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed

Five up-and-coming careers in Finance that students can consider

As finance evolves, here are new career paths that impact the industry and offer long-term growth prospects

HCLTech signs pact with Anthropic to set up dedicated AI business unit

HCLTech will set up a dedicated business unit and centre to develop AI solutions using Anthropic's Claude models and support their enterprise ado

Riyadh to host Hyderabadi Hungama cultural event on October 16

Riyadh: The Global Telangana Forum (GTF) will organise Hyderabadi Hungama, a cultural event featuring music, comedy and ghazals, at Shola Mall in

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Discusses Road Proposals with Central Minister in New Delhi

Chief Minister Dhami seeks approval for 315 rural road projects in Uttarakhand to enhance connectivity and development. Uttarakhand Chief Ministe

WPL 2027: Tara Norris Traded To Mumbai Indians From UP Warriorz

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Tara Norris, the left-arm pacer from the USA, has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from UP Warriorz (UPW) for

Food, fuel push retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.54% in September

Retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August as food inflation climbed to 7.74%, led by a sharp rise in onion prices, while transport and services

Opinion: Why are women

BY AJAY MALLAREDDY On 6 October, five women escaped from a womens welfare hostel in Aarilova, Visakhapatnam, after cutting through a window grill

Rahul Gandhi moves SC seeking independent panel to probe SIR, decision-making

The Congress leader urged the Supreme Court to call for records and official notings concerning the SIR process from the Election Commission of I

Banswara Bribery: Driver, Reader Caught By ACB

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan has arrested a home guard driver and a court reader in Banswara for allegedly accepting a bribe of

Market wrap: ITC, Apollo Hospital, Dr Reddy's Labs, Bajaj Auto top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Monday

Indian equity markets ended lower on Monday as rising bond yields and continued FII outflows weighed on sentiment. The Nifty fell 0.70% to 22,363

10 Cities With The Worst Traffic In The World: 2 Indian Cities On The List and Mumbai Is Not One of them

Take a look at the cities with the worst traffic in the world in 2026. There are two Indian cities on the list and Mumbai is not one of them.

Global smartphone shipments plunge 20% during Q3 2026

The research firm said that OEMs passed on higher component costs to consumers, pushing global smartphone retail prices up by 20% so far in 2026,

LTTS sees AI as growth driver, targets 80% revenue from six focus areas

CEO Amit Chadha said the engineering services company is expanding AI applications across products, engineering and manufacturing while continuin

RBL Bank Q2FY27 results: Net profit rises 2.7-fold to 482 crore

Net interest income rose 37% year-on-year to Rs 2,131 crore, while advances grew 42% to Rs 1.42 trillion; asset quality improved despite higher p

What is coronary thrombosis? Explained

Coronary thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle

LDF stages walks out from Keralam Assembly over police action at University Hostel

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion on the alleged attack by Youth Congress workers on the Univer

Stellantis, Tata Motors PV join hands for vehicle tech, product development

The expanded partnership will combine Tata Motors' vehicle technology with Stellantis' engineering capabilities to develop India-made vehicles fo

Police arrest 7 drug peddlers in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag and Handwara

Srinagar, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday apprehended 07 drug peddlers in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag & Handwara, a

Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader

Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago

BCCI denies reports of venue change, India's 1st ODI clash against Sri Lanka to stay in Delhi

The Indian team is all set for a multi-format white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Currently in the midst of a series against the West Indies. Th

Volvo EX90 Electric SUV Launched In India; ES90 Sedan Teased

Volvo has launched the flagship EX90 electric SUV in India, with deliveries set to begin in January 2027. The six-seat SUV offers 625 km of claim

Banks and govt. should bear UPI charges, say merchants

Army launches Bharat Rice for troops, signs MoU with FCI to bolster operational logistics

Rice to be delivered directly to supply depots, including in Ladakh and the Northeast; agreement to provide access to FCI warehousing, manpower a

New sensor uses slowed light to detect gravitational pull of tiny objects

Gravity, the attraction between objects with mass, is the weakest of the four fundamental forces governing physical processes. Detecting the tiny

Ramchander Rao Slams CM, Ministers for Delhi Camp amid Farm Crisis

Rao demanded that the Congress government should announce its plans to provide irrigation water during the Rabi season

AI system could transform rabies testing around the world

Rabies virus detection in cell cultures could soon become faster and more accessible, thanks to the world

8BitDo Ultimate 2 review: The best Switch 2 controller out there

Everything is within reach on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, even for small hands.

Drishyam 3 star Shriya Saran on playing mother to 8-year-younger Ishita Dutta

Actress Shriya Saran reflected on essaying Ishita Dutta's mother in the Drishyam franchise, who is only eight years younger than her. The third i

Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred Frances highest civilian award

Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal receives the Lgion dHonneur from French President Emmanuel Macron, in recognition of his role in d

Hyderabad: Two men extort woman after posing as journalists

Hyderabad: Locals in Serilingampally roughed up two men claiming to be journalists for allegedly threatening and demanding money from a woman. Th

HCLTech Q2 Results: Profit Rises 11%, Announces Second Interim Dividend; Check Record Date

HCLTech's revenue totalled Rs 35,620 crore, aligning with analysts' estimates of Rs 35,547 crore, as tracked by Bloomberg.

Chinas New Energy Vehicle Sales Surge by Over 11% in 2026

Chinas new energy vehicle production and sales saw significant growth in 2026, with exports also rising dramatically. Chinas New Energy Vehicle S

Mumbai-NCR real estate price gap narrows to 1.6 times as Gurugram gains ground

Gurugram's real estate landscape has rapidly evolved to surpass several areas in Mumbai in terms of property prices. The NCR's property values ha

Sachin Tendulkar's Sweet Birthday Wish for Daughter Sara

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt birthday message for his daughter, Sara Tendulkar, who turned 29, expressing pride in her indepe

Delhi HC to hear on Tuesday plea against closure of Jantar Mantar as protest site

The lawyer urged the court to take up the plea urgently, arguing that peaceful demonstrations were being curtailed in the absence of an alternati

Russia to supply diesel to US, global markets: What it means for India

US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets after a di

BJP MP Anurag Thakur slams Congress, says 'Rahul must stop using unparliamentary words'

BJP MP Anurag Thakur slams Congress, says 'Rahul must stop using unparliamentary words'

Siddharth Nawal to succeed Dalip Sehgal as Nexus Select Trust CEO from 2027

Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust has appointed Siddarth Nawal as MD and CEO designate ahead of his takeover from Dalip Sehgal on January 1, 2

'Barcelona Is Bigger Than Him': Former FC Barcelona President's Warning To Lionel Messi

Reports of strained relations between Messi and current president Joan Laporta have added to the uncertainty surrounding the Argentine's farewell

Chenab and Anji Khad Bridges Boost Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

he Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge are strengthening all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, linking the Valley more seamlessly with th

Devotee Injured as Speeding Car Hits Parked Two-Wheeler in Thoothukudi

A devotee was seriously injured after a speeding car crashed into a parked two-wheeler near a tea stall at Maninagar bridge near Sathankulam in T

Chiram | Song - Namo Namo Shivasankara

Watch the lyrical song 'Namo Namo Shivasankara' from Malayalam movie 'Chiram' starring Anoop Menon, Aiswarya Midhun Koroth, Geethi Sangeetha and

Devotees Attend Sacred Bhasma Aarti at Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple

Devotees witnessed the sacred Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, offering prayers and seeking blessings.

Trump Administration Dealt a BLOW: Judge BLOCKS More Spending On Explosive Ad Campaign

A major setback for President Donald Trump as a federal judge orders the Trump administration to immediately stop airing controversial, governmen

Chalray Chalray Waal: The Pakistani song winning hearts in India

Hyderabad: A Pakistani Saraiki folk song, Chalray Chalray Waal, is finding fresh audiences in India, with its lilting rhythm and catchy refrain g

High Court - Music Video | Urban Thozha | Gana Francis | Rockzane | Partha

Enjoy the latest Tamil song 'High Court' sung by Urban Thozha, Gana Francis and Rockzane. The music for this energetic track has been composed by

Hulibeera | Song - Parapancha Dundu Dundu

Watch the song 'Parapancha Dundu Dundu' from Kannada movie 'Hulibeera' starring Rural Anjan, Rangayana Raghu, Chaitra Thotada and Vanu Patil. 'Pa

Jantar Mantar Loses Protest Site Status As Delhi Police Names 3 Alternatives | CJP

Delhi Police has issued a standing order stating that Jantar Mantar will no longer be a designated protest site, proposing Ramlila Maidan, Burari

Relax - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Teaser from Kannada movie 'Relax' starring Komal Kumar, Sonal Monteiro, Vinod Prabhakar, Achyuth Kumar. 'Relax' movie is direc