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FOREX-Dollar eases as European yields pull back from highs

The dollar retreated on Thursday as a

US Congress to honour Indian pilot for bravery

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, whose bravery helped save 172 passengers and crew members aboard a F

29 NIT-R Faculty Members Make It to Stanfords Global Top 2% Scientists List

Twenty-nine faculty members of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) have figured in the latest global list of the top 2 per cent

New multi-level, modern parking facility to ease Agartala traffic congestion: CM Saha

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that a new multi-level parking and commercial complex would help

Telangana Issues Notification to Acquire 1,248 Acres in Chevella for TGIIC Industrial Park

The land is spread across Alur-I, Alur-II and Alur-III villages and would be acquired as part of the proposed industrial corridor development.

HYDRAA Launches Major Drain Desilting in Fatehnagar, Balanagar to Avert Industrial Area Flooding

HYDRAA officials said that removing silt only near culverts would not be enough and that the drain needed to be cleared along its length.

Immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues: Nasscom

The IT industry body says Indian technology firms have reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and expanded local hiring in the US amid fresh rest

Government must heed common people, says CPIs Veerapandian

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on Oct 9 and 10 ahead of protests

The Delhi government on Thursday directed the closure of liquor stores in the city on October 9 and 10 due to the prevailing situation to maintai

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, raises key development issues of state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised several key issues concerning the develop

SC sets aside polls in 50 Punjab municipal wards, orders fresh elections after panel finds nomination obstruction

The Supreme Court has ordered new elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab. This decision follows a report detailing significant obstruction

HMDA Hosts Snake Awareness Programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park for Wildlife Week

Participants were also briefed on safe practices to follow during snake encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

IIT Bombay hostel gas leak triggers flare-up; five, including 2 children, injured

Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay ca

Nation bids adieu to Nana Patekar with full state honours

Pune: Thousands of people bid adieu to veteran actor Nana Patekar late on Thursday night as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his fa

Vice President J.D. Vance Emphasizes Need for Exceptional Foreign Talent in U.S. Workforce

Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for attracting top foreign talent while ensuring American workers are prioritized. Vice President J.D. Vance

INDIA bloc MPs, stopped by police for two days, shift protest against CEC and SIR to Raj Ghat

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs faced police resistance during their protest march towards the Election Commission's office. After a meeting, they deci

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Cauvery Water Regulation Committee direction to Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days

Karnataka had argued that it was reeling under serious hydrological distress which was marked by 54% deficit in cumulative inflows to its four re

Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business

Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsofts green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Micros

Obituary: Vishwanath (Nana) Patekar, not quite hero and never just villain

Nana lived in grey spaces where some of cinema's richest characters reside

Experiments on animals set to become easier

The Centre plans to significantly change the regulations governing animal experimentation. The proposed rules aim to allow institutional ethics p

Local Body Polls to Be Held After SC Verdict: SEC

Punetha held a video conference with district collectors, SPs, municipal commissioners, ZP chief executive officers, district panchayat officers

NFDC-NFAI acquires three films of actor Sivaji Ganesan

The films are Thiruvarutchelvar (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Thiruvilayadal (1965), which have been acquired in the national collection

Germany quitting Franco-German tank project, says head of French armed forces

Germany has decided to quit the Franco-German tank project MCGS, said Fabien Mandon, who is the head of the French armed forces, at a parliamenta

ISL | Time for Chennaiyin FC to put everything together

Plea in Supreme Court challenges appointments of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Vivek Joshi

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the appointments of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition raises constitut

1,200 Police Personnel Deployed for CMs Prakasam Visit Today

Prakasam district police have deployed around 1,200 personnel, including three additional SPs and six DSPs, for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Nai

Cricket-Australia skipper nonplussed over forthcoming book that might add to Sandpapergate fallout

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipur Development Authority Officials

Jaipur court issues arrest warrants for JDA officials over contempt of court regarding plot allocation disputes. Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipu

TCS Q2 profit rises 15% to Rs 13,884 crore as AI revenue doubles; growth remains subdued

TCS reported a 15% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit to Rs 13,884 crore, while revenue grew 11.2% to Rs 73,188 crore. AI services

PMC cracks down on potable water use at construction sites, pushes developers to only use treated water

US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies

Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.

Draft Overseas Mobility Bill sent to ministries for feedback; 3,505 unregistered agents listed on e-migrate portal

The Indian government is set to unveil the Overseas Mobility Bill following thorough public consultations and reviews among various ministries. T

Israel to continue working with India to defeat terrorism: Envoy

Israel marked three years since the October 7 attacks that resulted in significant casualties and hostages taken. Ambassador Reuven Azar emphasiz

'Our message to Microsoft is...': JD Vance targets tech giant over fraud, abuse as US says Microsoft, Adobe sought 3 million foreign workers

The Trump administration has suspended major tech companies from applying for permanent residency for foreign workers. Various companies, includi

Mass vision screening conducted across schools in Chennai

TG Inter Exams 2027: TGBIE Sets October 31 Deadline for Private Candidate Attendance Exemption

Candidates with a one-year gap after passing SSC can appear for only for the first-year intermediate examinations.

Odisha pushes MSME-friendly GST reforms at 57th Council meet

The 57th GST Council meeting chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman proposed faster system-based refunds, simpler registration, ITC relief for exporters a

Cholapur CHC feted for Ayushman Bharat Performance

Hyderabad: Catchpits Pose Threat to Peoples Safety

Catchpits positioned above or below road level have become accident-prone spots across the city, with waterlogging during rains concealing the un

Soccer-Man City head to Anfield under cloud of financial rules verdict

The Premier League resumes this weekend

Calcutta High Court Demands Report on Attacks Against Lawyers in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding recent attacks on lawyers across the state. Calcutta Hig

Ukraine expects Europeans to join talks with US, says mirrored Russian data centre attacks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine expects Kyiv's European partners to join in talks with the US in coming days. Zelensk

Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses

Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to

USPC to Stage Protests at Telangana Collectorates on Oct 10 Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

The committee alleged that the SIR exercise was leading to the removal of voters from electoral rolls on a large scale and demanded that the proc

US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom

Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America

Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference

Anthropic's updated usage policy explicitly prohibits users from repeatedly abusing Claude in extreme cases, though ordinary frustration and crit

India, Singapore eye 2,000 MW power corridor

India and Singapore are considering plans for a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection that could enhance energy security. The proposed land

IIT Hyderabad-Incubated WiSig Networks Opens Commercial Orders for Indigenous 5G Massive MIMO Radio

WiSig is demonstrating the radio and its complete 5G Standalone solution at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from October 7 to 10.

India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup clash set on Diwali day; check full schedule

India and Pakistan will meet again in the U19 Asia Cup on November 8 after the Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the 2026 edition

Every Indians Duty to Protect Democracy and Constitution, Says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi emphasizes the responsibility of every Indian to safeguard democracy and the Constitution amidst ongoing protests. Every Indians Dut

Education Key to Minority Welfare, Says Minister

Azharuddin highlights record Rs 3,768 crore allocation for minority development

Venezuela's economy to grow in 6.5% in third quarter, says acting president

Venezuela's economy is projected to expand 6.5% in the third quarter this year, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday at an event wit

Five, including two children, injured after gas leak results in flare up at IIT-Bombay campus

All five were reported to be in stable condition, hospital authorities said

Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urged ind

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

Karnataka Political Turmoil: Opposition Leader Demands Clarity on Honey Trap Allegations

Karnatakas opposition leader R. Ashok demands CM D.K. Shivakumar disclose details of honey trap claims and ensure a formal investigation. Karnata

Pre-Rabi campaign 2026: Advancing vision of Self reliance

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Terming Rabi 2026 as an important phase in advancing the vision of a self-reliant and developed India, Union Minister for Agri

Scientist Asks Farmers To Cultivate Crop Varieties Suiting Changing Climatic Conditions

District agriculture officer Ramana Reddy assured the farmers that the district administration would provide the necessary support for the procur

Cgarh, MP CMs Slam Rahul For Targeting CEC To Cover Up Poll Debacles

Mr. Gandhi always finds fault with either the Election Commission or the BJP whenever his party faces debacles in elections but keeps quiet when

Many shades of Nana Patekar: Tollywood recalls the perfectionist, rebel and vulnerable soul

Republican voter enthusiasm gap: Trumps biggest 2026 problem isnt Democrats, but it's his own voters who seem to be losing interest-here's what the new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

With the midterm elections approaching, only 30% of Trump voters express strong enthusiasm about voting. In contrast, 48% of Harris voters are ve

ET Evoke: Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks, says Harvard University's Myrto Kalouptsidi

Myrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and Ukrain

US Suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Cognizant From PERM Programme Over Alleged Fraud

US Labour Department has halted new and pending PERM applications from eight major tech firms amid alleged visa-programme abuse.

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Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off early

Student loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan inter

Nokia pivots to Nvidia-backed AI radio access networks for India

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyper

DTCP restarts drive to seal & raze illegal Sushant Lok buildings in Gurgaon

Keralas Wild Elephants Face Crisis as Environmental Groups Call for CBI Investigation

Environmental groups in Kerala demand a CBI probe into the alarming deaths of wild elephants, citing a drastic decline in their population. Keral

Nana Patekar cremated with full state honours, fans bid tearful farewell

The Indian film industry mourns the loss of Nana Patekar, who succumbed to cardiac arrest as confirmed by his son. The actor's passing, attribute

How Massive Is Elon Musks Trillion-Dollar Fortune? Spend It Yourself

WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musks massive wealth. Heres how it came together. How Massive

PU renews push against plastic, thermocol use on campus

US Army report cites systematic failures in 2025 helicopter and jet collision that killed 67

The collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year tha

CBI Arrests 4 in Multi-State Exam Racket

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four people, including a CGST inspector, in connection with an alleged impersonation and c

HSBC adviser claim used to dupe man of Rs 19 lakh

Victim Took Loans, Withdrew Funds Via Credit Card Before Realising Trading Profits Were A Scam

Mapping how a single cell becomes an entire mouse

Growing inside each of us is a cellular family tree. Every one of the 37 trillion cells in our body is generated from another cell, going all the

SHAR Deputy Director urges educational institutions to set up Space Cells on campus

Such initiatives will help students develop an intrest in space science, says Gopi Krishna

NCB Achieves Major Victory in Bhopal with 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficker

The Narcotics Control Bureau secures a 10-year sentence for Rajesh Pal in a significant drug trafficking case in Bhopal. NCB Achieves Major Victo

SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has highlighted potential issues with the DGP appointment regulations in Jharkhand, suggesting t

India-US bond yield spread stays near 22-year low despite RBI rate hike

Faster rise in US Treasury yields is narrowing the gap, potentially deterring foreign investors and keeping the rupee under pressure

Probe Ordered Into Irregularities in Centres Sheep, Goats Scheme in AP

Allegations of irregularities in implementation of sheep and goats scheme under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) have prompted the Animal Hus

Land Re-Survey To Be Completed in Bhadradri-Kothagudem

Officials informed the collector that the Nallabandaboru gram panchayat had a total of 1,426 acres of land and the re-survey of these lands was i

Shooter among 6 held in Gujrat for Mad Sandhus murder

Russia Plague Scare Takes A Shocking Turn; Mother Disputes Test Tube Accident Report

The death of Russian scientist Daria Shipilova has taken a mysterious turn after her mother rejected reports that her daughter was infected with

CNN, MS NOW and Politico press judge to keep Trump White House ban blocked

A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend their protection against being barred from the White House by U

4 FIRs against Rahul, Priyanka over anti-CEC protests in Delhi

Act now or lose the choice to act: Rubio warns West of atrophy & servitude in Acropolis speech

IIMB to help boost SCRs freight business

Trump LIVE | POTUS honors Elon Musk, Nadella, Dell at Science: A New Golden Age Summit

Saudia plane heavily damaged at Riyadh airport, sources say

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AP, Maharashtra Explore Maritime Cooperation

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane shows interest in adopting Andhra Pradeshs maritime practices