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Several feared dead in a firecracker factory blast in Bihars Siwan district

Preliminary reports said that two dead bodies have been recovered so far from the blast site, though, several others too might have been killed i

Panchayat launches chain-link fencing project to curb wildlife attacks

Under the scheme, farmers cultivating crops such as plantain, coconut, vegetables, and fruit trees are eligible to receive financial assistance.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into controversial clip amid tension with ally Eknath Shinde

CM Fadnavis said in Nagpur that the audio clip released by Manoh Jarange will be thoroughly investigated using forensic methods

Vindictive arrest by TVK government was meant to conceal administrative failure, says NTK functionary Karthika

Domestic medtech industry backs DGHS ban on reuse of single-use devices

AIMED calls for stricter inspections, traceable disposal records and clear liability rules to protect patient safety

Mother, ailing daughter killed as speeding lorry rams ambulance in Nirmal district

Special Praja Seva e-Aasthi campaign to be held on October 28

Delhi High Court rejects Neha Bora's plea against police notice to sign peace bond

Neha Bora was taken into preventive detention on October 16 while on the way to join the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga'

Suspension orders issued for 106 medical shops over sale of habit forming drugs

Parents arrested over death of infant in Kozhikode

Keralam seeks relaxation in Centres ration card verification deadline

State proposes shifting inactive priority cardholders to non-priority category instead of deleting cards

Dr Reddy's Q2 profit falls 36% on lower lenalidomide sales in North America

The company attributed the decline primarily to lower lenalidomide sales in North America. The base business, excluding lenalidomide in North Ame

Data suggests broad-based increase in food prices: RBI Bulletin

Inflation in rural areas was found to be higher than in urban areas; headline CPIinflation edged up over the months and showed signsof greater ge

Department of Posts to hold camps in post offices from November 1 to enable pensioners submit digital life certificates

KERC to hold public hearing on draft ESR in Mangaluru on October 28

MEA clarifies stand on India-China border situation after ITBP chief reports ongoing face-offs

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New Delhi: Representative of Irans Supreme Leader and senior diplomat, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said on Friday, October 23, that the United Stat

Masaba Gupta, Ashiesh Shah and the Vayeda brothers reimagine the art of offering at Mumbais Nilaya Anthology

Can an act of devotion become an expression of contemporary design without losing its meaning? Nilaya Anthologys latest showcase, The Art of Offe

Three leopards captured in Hasanur forest division

Mahila Commission seeks probe into Jogi Meghanas accident allegations

Her father suspects a conspiracy behind the October 15 road accident near Kodad in Telangana

Telangana, Maharastra CM to meet over barrage construction

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, October 23, ordered officialsof the state Irrigation Department to prepare for a c

Karnataka braces for 21,000 MW power demand in summer next year

According to Energy Department data, Karnatakas power demand peaked at 18,650 MW during the summer of 2025. It subsequently touched 20,000 MW in

Israeli forces detain Al-Aqsa imam after Friday prayers

Jerusalem: Israeli forces detained Sheikh Khaled Abu Jumaa, imam and preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, after he delivered a sermon and led Friday praye

Invitation Cup weekend: Can youthful Moneybags stem Time And Tide?

SBI data breach: Hyderabad advocate moves NHRC, seeks CBI probe

Hyderabad: A city-based advocate has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking a CBI investigation into the all

Five held for stealing 550 kg of silver in Salem

Govt bonds log worst losing streak in 30 years as crude, US yields rise

Indian government bond yields rose for a tenth straight week as elevated crude prices and US yields weighed on sentiment, while forex reserves fe

Mass casualty mock drill held at Government School of Nursing in Thoothukudi

TG SAFE suspends 106 medical shop licences in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licences of 106 medical shops, cancelled on

Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan; 6 killed, 28 injured

Jerusalem: Gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Jordan on Friday, October 23, killing six people and wounding 28

Data centres, steel, nuclear power top private investment pipeline

An analysis of nearly 6,850 projects announced between April 2024 and September 2026 shows data centres attracting Rs 19.14 trillion, followed by

RBI's net dollar purchases hit record $43.26 billion in August: Bulletin

The RBI's net dollar purchases more than doubled to $43.26 billion in August, while its outstanding net short position in the forward market clim

Local body polls: Left parties accuse TDP-led alliance of subverting democracy in Andhra Pradesh

The alliance partners are using official machinery and police to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations, allege CPI and CPI(M)

Financial insecurity drives older people to seek jobs, survey in Bengaluru finds

Nearly half of senior jobseekers reporting employment barriers say employers prefer younger candidates

Israeli army says 2 soldiers were killed in West Bank attack

Jerusalem: The Israeli army says two soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning, October 23, that also left tw

Couple turned first-date chilli oil into a business

Expert panel to inspect Polayathode overbridge service road hazards

The move comes in response to a petition submitted by an action council highlighting that a portion of a house protrudes onto the service roads a

Keralam govt. doubles compensation for crop damage in wild animal attacks

Godrej Properties Q2 profit declines 62% to 154 crore

In the same quarter last year, the company reported net profit of Rs 405 crore

Melania Trump brokers Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Thevalakkara grama panchayat holds online gramasabha

The gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama pan

[Weekly funding roundup Oct 17-23] VC funding falls below $100M amid lack of big deals

Venture capital funding in the third week of October recorded a sharp fall due to lower number of deals and absence of large value transactions.

Thread artist Kavitha Venkatesh to debut solo show

Bengaluru-based thread artist Kavita Venkatesh debuts a solo show of her work with Golden Threads

Jio Platforms IPO subscription soars to 22.19X on final day of bidding, QIB demand surges past 70X

India's biggest initial public offering (IPO), Jio Platforms' Rs 30,200-crore issue, witnessed a strong demand during the three-day subscription

NDA candidates will secure comfortable majority in parishad, municipal elections, says A.P. Minister

Focus on governance, L&O instead of targeting the RSS, Priyank Kharge told

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi advises the Home Minister to demonstrate responsibility by addressing pressing issues in the State

Kittur Utsav Opens With Colourful Tribute To Rani Chennamma

The celebrations began with the arrival of the Veera Jyoti, which travelled across the state before reaching Kittur. Kittur MLA Babasaheb Patil r

Gold, silver extend losing streak to 3rd day as crude tops USD 115 per barrel

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined for a third straight session in the national capital on Friday as rising crude oil prices

State cannot afford to ignore illegal immigration now as it may create institutional vulnerabilities later, says Karnataka High Court

Quashes criminal cases filed by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants against whistleblower doctor

Fake WhatsApp account in Visakhapatnam Collectors name used to solicit money

IT companies add 16,055 employees in H1FY27, but demand remains weak

Hiring gains reflect fresher intake and selective skills requirements, with experts warning that AI-led shifts and subdued demand continue to wei

Mysuru hospital introduces AI-powered heart imaging

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Woos Global Investors in Chemicals, Petrochemicals Sector

Majhi pitches port connectivity, refinery infrastructure and industrial hubs to attract downstream investments.

Bajpe residents seek land acquisition for MRPL green belt

India Wins Record 114 Medals At Asian Para Games 2026 With Standout Feats

Indian para-athletes reach the 114-medal milestone through remarkable performances in athletics, badminton, archery, swimming and other sporting

Italian fashion brand OVS plans 11 stores by 2028, faster growth from 2029

Italian fashion retailer OVS plans to have 11 stores in India by 2028 before accelerating expansion from 2029, focusing on metros and tier-one ma

One killed in road accident in Sivaganga

Lorry driver arrested in hit-and-run incident in Keralams Kannur

The vehicle and its driver, K. Praveen of Malappuram, were taken into custody by a team led by Pariyaram Inspector K.R. Vinod Kumar.

Health camps organised across Nagapattinam to prevent monsoon diseases

Delhi HC rejects AISA chief Neha Bora's plea against notice to sign peace bond

Personalities from different fields to be honoured to mark Bangarappas birth anniversary

Abhijeet Dipke: Training terrorists is fine, but protesting in Delhi is a crime

Infosys cuts FY27 growth guidance to 1-2% amid weak demand environment

Net profit rose 6.2 per cent y-o-y and 0.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 7,823 crore.

Casualties feared as multi-storey building collapses in Nairobi

Videos spreading online showed a dramatic crash and huge clouds of dust as the building came down in a densely populated business and residential

Heritage Foods to absorb yoghurt arm

Aims to raise value-added products share of dairy revenue to 50% in 3 years

India's Most Influential Personalities Making Headlines in 2026

Meet India's influential leaders shaping 2026 across Vedic astrology, legal advocacy, digital marketing, and green steel manufacturing.

3.0 earthquake in Bengaluru Rural district, tremors reach 30 km

Bengaluru: An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in Bengaluru Rural district on Friday morning, October 23, the Karnataka

Attappady students bring warmth to 30 elderly people ahead of winter

Programme aims at teaching children compassion and respect for senior citizens

Amex to cut 3,500 jobs globally despite raising 2026 profit forecast

In a bid to boost operational efficiency, American Express announced it will be laying off around 3,500 employees worldwide. Despite reporting be

Exciting Opportunity: CCI Limited Seeks Deputy Managers, Apply by November 16

CCI Limited announces openings for Deputy Managers. Applications are open until November 16. Find out how to apply. Exciting Opportunity: CCI Lim

Udta Teer box office collection day 1: Ayushmann Khurrana's film begins its run with a steady start

Bollywood actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan and Rahul Bose's latest film Udta Teer was released in theatres today. The spy-comedy is clash

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Dhenkanal Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil said the event combined the regions biodiversity with the campaign for a drug-free society.

MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey: Wasteful Railways pips Indian Army

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. beats Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 5-1

Torrent Pharma Q2 profit falls 9.6% to 534 crore, revenue rises 51%

Torrent Pharma's Q2FY27 net profit declined 9.6 per cent to 534 crore despite a 50.8 per cent rise in revenue, as higher finance costs and deprec

France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus As WHO Monitors Public Health Risks

France reports its first human Shamonda virus case as WHO monitors the situation.

Haryana electricity department workers end protest, say govt agreed to all their four demands

Haryana Electricity Department workers on Friday concluded their protest and said the state government agreed to fulfil all their four demands. I

Tamil Nadu cuts VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel at Chennai airport from 29% to 16%

It has also reduced the VAT for scheduled airlines fuelling at airports other than Chennai from 29% to 1%. The rate has been reduced from 5% to 1

PV Sindhu Moves To French Open Semis; Ashmita Chaliha Makes Quarterfinal Exit

Sindhu was in complete control and took 39 minutes to brush aside Chinese Taipei's Chiu Pin-chian 21-13, 21-14 in the quarterfinals of the USD 95

Neha Bora's, AISA president, plea against Rs 10,000 peace bond notice dismissed by Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora challenging a notice issu

Congress MP Karambir Singh Baudh Defends Rahul Gandhi Amid Modis Failed Product Remarks

Congress MP Karambir Singh Baudh defends Rahul Gandhis fight for the Constitution, responding to PM Modis failed product comments. Congress MP Ka

As chip prices surge, EV maker Ultraviolette is working on ways to absorb costs

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolettewhich produces high-performance electric motorcyclessays it will not pass on the input costs to customers.

Meet the Founders with 50 years of legacy, Building a Caf Rooted in Indianess

Amar and Sonal Ohri on building Qaffeine Bistro around Indian coffee, regional flavours and personalised hospitality, drawing on the Ohris Groups

Police launch special drive after kite string causes womans death

The 38-year old woman was killed after manja slit her throat in Hubballi

Exhibit courage, commitment to stop private hospitals from charging exorbitant fees for treatments, DYFI tells Health Minister

Study Links Dental Implants to Immune System Issues, Researchers Find

A new study shows titanium from dental implants can impair immune functions, leading to serious infections. Study Links Dental Implants to Immune

PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new things

The National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when fresh

Katihar Dussehra Fair Horror: People Fall From Moving Break Dance Ride

Several people fell from a spinning Break Dance ride at Katihar's Badi Durga Sthan fair, prompting panic as the cause remains unconfirmed.

Meghan Markle father controversy: Why are Philippines authorities investigating Duchess of Sussex father? Here is what Prince Harry's wife has to say about the matter

Thomas Markle Sr. was living in the Philippines earlier this year when he suffered a stroke and had his left leg amputated. That forced him to re

NASA Updates Artemis Moon Plans at Press Conference on Oct. 23

NASA will update its Artemis moon plans during a press conference on Oct. 23, focusing on upcoming missions. NASA Updates Artemis Moon Plans at P

Trump, Vance back Vivek despite fiasco that could damage GOP beyond Ohio