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Yemens Houthis Call for Immediate Evacuation of Aden Airport

Houthi rebels allege a Saudi military cargo plane carrying weapons is at the airport in Aden, the seat of Yemens internationally recognised gover

AP Police Arrest 2 More In Pakistan-linked Espionage Case

Andhra Pradesh police have arrested two more persons in an espionage case involving Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), from Bihar.

Rupee falls 21 paise to close at 95.28 against U.S. dollar

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 95.29 and f

Meta, Snap Face Major US Legal Test of Youth Social Media Addiction Claims

The case is only the second to go to trial involving individual plaintiffs who allege that social media companies deliberately designed their pla

Jio Platforms becomes second-most valuable firm on stock market debut

Shares of Jio Platforms, a Reliance Industries-backed digital services company owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, listed on the India s

Mutual fund industry must shift from access to investor outcomes: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts said the next phase of mutual fund growth will depend on better investor outcomes, inn

Jailer 2: How singer MS Krsna landed a song with Rajinikanth and Anirudh

From indie music to a song in Rajinikanths latest hit, MS Krsna is finding his moment in the spotlight

Israel elections: Understanding how Knesset polls work vs Indias system

Israels political clash after the October 27 national vote pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners

School holiday on Oct 29: Schools closed in many states amid Cyclone Arnab

Schools in many states were closed today, October 28 as authorities ramped up preparations for Cyclone Arnab. Many states have declared closures

Stock tips, mis-selling: Sanjay Kathuria flags key investment traps

Sanjay Kathuria said that investors should examine the costs and conditions of financial products before committing their money. The mindset shou

Seethakka Reviews Measures to Tackle El Nio Impact

The Minister interacted with around 12,000 Sarpanches, Panchayat Secretaries and officials concerned across the state and enquired about the prog

Ditch the screen and find your rhythm: Why unplugged running is catching on

Screen fatigue is causing more people to run without their phones or watches. Here is why unplugged running is on everyone's radar and what it ha

Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks

In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being re

Vedanta Q2 net profit jumps 151% to 6,202 crore, revenue rises 57%

Vedanta reported a 151 per cent jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,202 crore, while revenue rose 57 per cent to Rs 25,812 crore and Ebitda reached

Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear pe

Watch Dhurandhar: Arunachal Minister Balo Raja reacts to ITBP DGs India-China warfare remarks

The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India

The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in British

Diwali bonanza: Cabinet hikes Dearness Allowance by 3% with over Rs 10,000 crore allocation

HCLTech launches AI-powered nano GCC offering on AWS

New model targets enterprises seeking to build AI-native operations through smaller, focused teams, with Asia Pacific as the first phase of rollo

TVS Motor Company to demerge consumer finance and related businesses into a separate entity

It will acquire the entire stake of STPL Trading and Services Private Limited for 530.08 crore

Train accident in Spain: What happened in Toledo and why has the country witnessed another deadly rail accident months after January tragedy?

Spain train accident: At least 39 people have been reported dead after two high-speed trains collided near Urda in Toledo province. The accident

Parineeti Chopra reacts to trolling over cake-cutting video, says she and Jennifer 'laughed hysterically'

Parineeti Chopra and Jennifer Winget haveaddressed the online chatter surrounding a video from the success party of Shaque: Trust No One. The cli

BMC to pay Rs 33,000 Diwali bonus this year; over 83,000 employees to benefit: Union leaders

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a Diwali bonus of Rs 33,000 for its employees this year. This bonus is an increase from last year

Only 7% of Haryana farmers who bale paddy straw get paid by buyers: CEEW

A CEEW survey of 1,588 farmers found that 80% of those who bale paddy straw or use it as fodder intend to continue in 2026, while 31% of balers p

26 dogs rescued from suspected meat trade in Assam

The dogs were found with their mouths tied and crammed into jute sacks; rescue partners are coordinating their veterinary care and recovery

Apple set to unveil first touchscreen MacBooks, ending years of resistance to the technology

Apple is preparing to introduce its first touchscreen MacBooks, reflecting a shift in consumer demands for laptop technology. The company's previ

Man Gets 20 Years RI in POCSO Case in Pahadisherif

The court directed that financial compensation of Rs.1.50 lakh be awarded to the victim

Supreme Court allows petitioner seeking pre-loaded drop-down caste menu in Census to approach Registrar General

Article 342A specifically identifies SEBCs; over 11,000 crore has been budgeted for Census 2027, but a drop-down menu is lacking, counsel for the

U.P. MLC polls: Akhilesh congratulates SP's winning candidates, urges them to avoid victory processions

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has won two of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, with counting still underway, says officials

Bandhan Bank reports 622 cr net profit in Q2, gross NPA at 3.11%

Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of 622 crore in Q2 FY27, with gross NPAs at 3.11%, interest earned at 5,754 crore and provisions at 718 crore.

NTA Extends Last Date For UGC NET December 2026 Exam Applications

Last date to submit the online application and pay the exam fee is now 31st October

WPL 2027 auction LIVE UPDATES: Overseas players under spotlight; bidding starts at 5:30 pm IST

A total of 27 open slots are up for grabs in the WPL 2027 players' auction, with seven of those slots reserved for overseas players

Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the Smithsonian

Peter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming garage,

In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbon

A recent investigation in Maryland reveals that forests composed of mixed species grow at a much faster rate compared to those with a single spec

OPINION | MLC elections with ballot: Why zero for Congress?

Mixed results have come in the elections held for 28 MLC posts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is, however, surprising tha

45 Live Reptiles Found Sedated in Food Packets at Trichy Airport

The seized reptiles comprised 23 corn snakes, 16 ball pythons, five Argentine black and white tegus and one snow white iguana

Ahmedabad Hoax Bomb Threat Probe Points to Bangladesh, Pakistan

Cyber Crime Branch uncovers suspected network trading hacked email accounts; threats targeted 35 locations, including schools, courts and Narendr

Why higher education needs interdisciplinary learning

If interdisciplinary possibilities are built into undergraduate education from the beginning, students may not turn away from traditional discipl

Akaash Wins at 2nd Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament

The top-seeded Akaash produced a commanding performance in the final, defeating third seed Antony R by 67 pins, with a two-game cumulative score

Pakistani drama Dar-e-nijaat big twist: Meet Abu Bakr

Islamabad: There is one Pakistani drama that is currently playing in almost every household that speaks Urdu and Hindi. Guess which one? It is no

Tough Having Dhoni As Your No. 2: Du Plessis On Smith's IPL Captaincy

Faf du Plessis recalled the shock surrounding MS Dhoni's removal as Rising Pune Supergiants captain after the 2016 IPL season, saying Steve Smith

Bajaj Auto Meets Only 75% of Orders as Demand for Electric Scooters and Three-Wheelers Surges

Pune, October 28, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Bajaj Auto is facing challenges in meeting rising demand for its electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers

Hyderabad: Bihar man caught with 1.8 kg ganja in Quthbullapur

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Departments District Task Force (DTF) team seized 1.80 kilogram of ganja from a Bihar native during a speci

Coca-Cola India Foundations Anandana Boosts Festival Waste Management Efforts

Maidaan Saaf brings PET waste collection and reusable alternatives to Navratri, Durga Puja and Mysuru Dasara

Alibaba Wins Ruling on Lobbying Ban Tied to US Blacklisting

Washingtons most powerful lobbying firms rushed to sever ties with Alibaba and other Chinese tech giants after a new law targeting entities alleg

Jayesh Ranjan, 11 other IAS officers transferred in Telangana

Hyderabad: The government of Telangana on Wednesday, October 28, transferred 12 senior IAS officers including Special Chief Secretary to Governme

FSDA inspects 86 establishments in Varanasi, Agra, Lucknow; licences of four units suspended

In an effort to ensure that consumers have access to safe, pure, and high-quality sweets and savory snacks during Diwali, the Food Safety and Dru

Centre open to changes in DPDP law to protect press freedom, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre aims to amend the Digital Personal Data Protection law to address concerns raised by news publishers. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Israel polls: Golan urges Eisenkot's bloc to form government with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu

Several allies in the Opposition's change bloc have rejected the proposal to include Arab parties in a governing coalition, while some have also

Keralam govt approves J.C. Daniel film city project at Kinfras Petrochemicals Park in Ambalamugal

Around 30 acres will be utilised for the project, which is estimated to cost about 100 crore. Tender proceedings for finalising design framework,

Theni jailbreak: Two more prisoners secured; two still at large

On Monday night (October 26), 17 remand prisoners, who were detained in a cell, escaped after telling the jail warder that one of the inmates was

Delhi Traders Seek 20-Minute Meeting With Rahul Gandhi, Urge Postponement Of INDIA Bloc Rally

Delhi trade bodies have requested a 20-minute dialogue with Rahul Gandhi to defer the INDIA bloc's 1 November Ramlila Maidan rally until after Di

Bomb Threats in Ahmedabad: Probe Points to Email Accounts Operated From Bangladesh, Pakistan

Preliminary probe into two recent cases of hoax bomb threats to various locations in Ahmedabad including Narendra Modi Stadium has indicated that

NCRTC Invites Bids for Over 2,000 Square Meters of Commercial Space at New Ashok Nagar Station

NCRTC seeks bids for 2,000+ sqm commercial space at New Ashok Nagar Station, enhancing passenger amenities and business opportunities. NCRTC Invi

Air India Express Launches Jaipur

Jaipur, October 28, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Air India Express has launched a new flight service between Jaipur International Airport and Dubai, off

NCPA to Host Jeeya Sethis Study Abroad Comedy Special on October 31

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, is a leading institution dedicated to promoting and preserving the performing arts, p

Michigan Senate race a test of attacks on Muslim candidate, progressive agenda

Michigans open Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become a test of both party control and political ident

Indian Army to get 335 more K9 Vajra-T howitzers for deployment along China, Pakistan borders

In a major boost to the Indian Army's artillery capabilities along the borders with Pakistan and China, the Defence Ministry has cleared a propos

Beyond Reels and Shorts: Why social media platforms want longer videos

Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time acr

Ballot paper win exposes Rahul

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday, October 28, urged Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to stop s

Boil, filter drinking water for seven days: BMC tells residents in parts of Mumbai, Thane and Bhiwandi

The BMC issued the warning over a possible impact on water quality following the recommissioning of a repaired reservoir at the Pise-Panjrapur wa

Man stabbed to death in Kozhikode

According to the preliminary police findings, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. during an altercation linked to a gathering involving alcohol

It Does Not Matter Who Holds The Gun: Akash Banerjee Inciting Violence In Arunachal Pradesh In The Name Of Final Battle?

YouTuber Akash Banerjee has portrayed the violence during protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh as

Value investing still works, but stock selection is key: Fund managers

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Mutual fund leaders say investors must look beyond market narratives and assess businesses on their fundamentals a

Delhi SIR: Supreme Court asks ECI to extend deadlines, simplify enrolment

While addressing the ECI in the Delhi SIR case, the top court clarified that it did not judicially review the logical discrepancy in the Bihar SI

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans Wish India Happy Diwali; Avengers: Doomsday Release

Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans Wish India Happy Diwali; Avengers: Doomsday Gets Early Release Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans hav

UAPA bail: Why foreign nationality alone is not enough to deny bail

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign nationality and visa overstay alone cannot trigger a special restriction on bail under the UAPA. Here is

CM Vijay Inaugurates Electrical Labs at 30 Govt ITIs

The initiative, inaugurated at the Government ITI in Guindy here, is expected to benefit 9,250 trainees annually across 23 districts, a press rel

Spain Train Crash: High-Speed Train Hits Stopped Train, Killing at Least 10

Spains rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Rail service was suspended between Madrid,

China takes Mbapp

Bangkok: Chinas Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, October 28, it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbapps apology seriously for comments considered to

AI is not a bubble yet, but volatility lies ahead, says Shankar Sharma

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Shankar Sharma said AI is not a bubble yet, citing investment opportunities for major tech firms,

After memory, AI drives up chip costs: Will phones and laptops get pricier?

AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushin

Haris Rauf fined 20% of match fee and reprimanded for ICC Code breach

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Assam police arrest 80 people, including 54 husbands, in Dhubri child marriage crackdown

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Centre Announces 3% DA Hike For Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

The DA for Central Government employees and DR for pensioners are set to increase from 60 per cent to 63 per cent of basic pay or pension, effect

Rajneesh Chopra Featured in Outlook's 'Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026' Report for Advancing Wellbeing and Expanding Economic Opportunity

New Delhi [India], October 28: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon'ble Prime Minister Narend

Keralam Govt Not Discontinuing All KIIFB Work: CM Satheesan

Vijayan also accused the UDF government of surrendering before the Centre's encroachment into the state's financial freedom through its various e

Spanish FA Fines Barcelona 602 Over Julian Alvarez Approach

Atletico accused Barcelona of approaching Alvarez, whose contract runs until June 2030, without first notifying them in writing

Commonwealth gold medallists Jaismine, Arundhati lead 14 Indian boxers at Tammer tournament

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Sensex Dips 352 Points Amid Mixed Market Performance

The Indian stock market closed lower on October 28, with Sensex falling 352 points, while midcap and smallcap indices saw gains. Sensex Dips 352

Veteran civil servant Syed Munir Hoda passes away at 76

In a career spanning over 35 years, he held various positions, including Member-Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and T

Spain High-Speed Train Collision: At Least 10 Dead in Crash on Madrid

Madrid, October 28, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): At least 10 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on a railway li

Spain train crash video: Watch mangled remains of two high speed trains after one collided with a stationery one leaving dozens dead

A high-speed train crashed into the rear of a stationary train in Spains Toledo province on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and derailing t

At least 10 dead after collision between two high-speed trains in Spain

The collision comes nine months after an accident between high-speed trains belonging to the same operators on the same line that killed 46 peopl

J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collections

J.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of 70, wh

William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMA

William Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravestones,

Hyderabad: BharathCloud opens second office at Mindspace IT Park

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based sovereign AI cloud services provider BharathCloud has opened its second office in the city at Mindspace IT Park in Hit

ACB nabs Banjara Hills SI for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday, October 28, arrested a Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Banjara Hills poli