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Congress President Criticizes Governments Approach to China Amidst Border Tensions

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge questions government transparency on China relations amid ongoing border conflicts and rising trade deficits.

Maharashtra Law and Order Under Scrutiny as Congress Calls for Full-Time Home Minister

Congress MLC Bhai Jagatap demands a dedicated Home Minister in Maharashtra amid rising law and order concerns. Maharashtra Law and Order Under Sc

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Calls for Investigation into Voter Fraud Allegations

Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann demands the cancellation of the Special Intensive Review, citing threats to democracy from voter manipulation. Punjab CM

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Hyderabad: Telangana Congress leader Mohammed Waliullah Sameer on Friday, October 23, alleged that AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi was selling a

AI law consultation paper coming soon, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government is preparing regulatory and manufacturing initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, mobile phones and semiconductors, with con

Talks between Ladakh groups, MHA fail to resume amid rift over govt. proposal

Civil society groups differ over Centres 32-draft proposal for the Union Territory

China face offs continue in Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP Chiefs Big Revelation Explained

Confrontations with Chinese troops continue to take place at multiple sites along the border in Arunachal Pradesh, according to Indo-Tibetan Bord

Apple India revenue crosses 1 lakh crore in FY26, net profit rises 66%

Apple India reported strong financial growth in FY26, with revenue crossing 1 lakh crore and net profit rising sharply, according to Tofler.

R. Senthamil Selvan is new chairperson of TNCCs Scheduled Caste department

He replaces M.P. Ranjan Kumar, who had been holding the post for the last four-and-a-half years

BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Foreign Engagements and Punjabs Law and Order Issues

BJP spokesperson RP Singh condemns Rahul Gandhis foreign meetings and highlights Punjabs ongoing drug crisis and political challenges. BJP Spokes

Coforge net profit rises 56.5% as record deal wins boost growth

September-quarter revenue climbs 53.6% to 6,171 crore; fresh order intake doubles year-on-year to $1.04 billion as company raises FY27 EBIT margi

TVK functionary booked for alleged sexual harassment of college student

Further investigations are under way

Man arrested with drugs, firearms worth Rs 4L in Attapur

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise officials seized drugs and firearms during a raid at Sikh Chowki in Attapur under the Rajendranagar limits

In Nitish Kumar's name and his caste base

Speculation over renaming the JD(U) and a possible merger with the BJP has intensified questions about Nitish Kumar's political legacy and the pa

Melania Trump Secures Localised Ceasefire in Ukrainian City of Oleshky to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid and Evacuations

The US White House announced on Friday that First Lady Melania Trump has successfully secured a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in

AI-discovered software bugs may trigger more outages, warn cyber experts

Cybersecurity experts say AI is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of software flaws, raising the risk of further disruptions even as it

Stalled housing project, running EMIs: What are homebuyers' legal options?

Buyers must continue loan repayments despite construction delays, but can pursue refunds, compensation or legal action against builders

'Nobody knows truth': Akhilesh dismisses seat-sharing figures amid Cong's demand

Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed rumors regarding the number of seats Congress is requesting for the 2027 elections. Both parties are committed to st

IndusInd Bank posts profit of 1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

The banks bottom line for Q2FY27 was supported by a rise in net interest income, which stood at 4,569 crore as against 4,409 crores a year ago

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in Chinas Tibet region

The disaster struck Nagqu, a city north of Tibets capital, Lhasa, which is some 4,800 meters (5,249 yards) above sea level on October 22, 2026

BJP Leader Yasir Jilani Criticizes Congress Over Kerala Kitchen Controversy

Yasir Jilani condemns Congress for its stance on the Kerala kitchen controversy while praising government efforts to repatriate Umrah pilgrims. B

The coming global wealth destruction

Between AI-driven cyber chaos, two wars, and street mayhem, global prosperity is no longer guaranteed

First Russian diesel shipment since 2022 heads to US under Trump-Putin deal

A tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel is expected to reach New York on November 7, marking the first US import of Russian petroleum p

YTPS New Unit Records 158.7 MW Peak Load

The 800-MW unit is expected to begin commercial operations in November 2026, taking plant capacity to 4,000 MW.

Quality of Indian content has improved drastically, appeals to other cultures as well: JioStar international business chief

JioStar recently tied up with international streaming platform Starz Play to expand into the Middle East and North Africa regions. Last month it

Lokesh Thanks Modi for Resumption of Penicillin G Production in Kakinada

Minister N. Lokesh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the resumption of Penicillin G production at Lyfius Pharmas Kakinada pla

Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

Prahlad Joshi Responds to Kharges Remarks on RSS Marches

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Karnatakas Home Minister Kharge to focus on responsibilities, not politicize RSS marches. Prahlad Joshi Respon

City of pearls now known for mosquitoes: Kavitha promises change

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha said her party will contest all 300 divisions across the three corporation

RBI tweaks operational risk capital framework for banks

The central bank also clarifies that operational risk losses used for calculating the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM) will be considered net of re

Tensions Rise Between Congress and BJP Workers in Karnataka Assembly Elections

Clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Bengaluru and Gadag during the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. Tensions Rise Between

Two workers killed in chloroform vapour leak at pharma unit, TGPCB orders closure

Bharat Petroleums net profit dips amid volatile crude prices in Q2

Bharat Petroleums revenues spurred 29% whilst net profit declined 22.5% on a year-over-year basis in Q2

Jihadist vipers: VHP seeks expulsion over graffiti at Jamia

New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday, October 23, reacted sharply to controversial graffiti on Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) walls a

Tamil Nadu: ECI Meet Flops As Parties Boycott

Only three of the 13 recognised political parties invited to the meeting took part in the deliberations causing an impasse: Reports

LAC Situation Disturbed When Chinese Troops Diverge From Patrolling Patterns, Says MEA Amid Arunachal Pradesh Face-Off Reports

India stated on Friday that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) becomes disturbed whenever Chinese troops diverge from establish

Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine's protests

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to

Tata Motors reports Q2 net of 1,257 crore, Iveco acquisition on track

BPCL Q2 net profit falls 21.5% to 4,863 crore on weak marketing margins

BPCL's Q2 FY27 net profit fell 21.5% YoY to 4,863 crore as weak marketing margins weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose 30% and refinery thro

Students, farmers, civil society groups continue to protest against SIR, CEC

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar: A counter-narrative to India's 'Islamic dark age'

The book acts as a counter-archive against the colonial myth, still stubbornly alive, of an Islamic dark age liberated by the British

When Sustainability Finds Its Feet: The Neemans Story

As Indian consumers look beyond style to comfort, durability and responsible materials, Hyderabad-born Neemans is building its identity around ev

UTI AMC net up 17% to 132 crore

Income was down marginally at 415 crore (419 crore)

Fishermen, Aqua Farmers Advised to Remain Alert as Cyclone Threat Looms

Nellore district collector Himanshu Shukla urged fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea and advised aqua farmers to safeguard ponds amid the t

Spike protein was designed to kill': McCullough's chilling COVID vax claim stuns Allison Inquiry

Spike protein was designed to kill': McCullough's chilling COVID vax claim stuns Allison Inquiry

Mana Estates projects 3,000 crore sales this fiscal, 10 mn sq ft pipeline in two years

The developer will continue to focus on mid-premium housing, with homes priced between 1.25 crore and 2 crore accounting for 7580 per cent of its

ECI row: RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat did not act on ECs complaints | Above the Fold | Oct 23, 2026

An RTI reply reveals how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints by two Election Commissioners over senior official Maneesh Gargs administrati

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan Defends His Position Amid Criticism from Former CPI(M) Ministers

Keralas Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stands firm against criticism from former ministers, asserting his commitment to the health sector. Kera

NRI deposit inflows surge to $121.94 billion in April-August: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows surged to $121.94 billion in April-August FY27 from $5.6 billion a year ago, driven by strong FCNR(B) deposits following the

Bahamas vacation water rescue: British mother swept away by strong currents while trying to save sons during snorkeling trip

A British mother died after trying to rescue her two sons, who were swept away by strong ocean currents during a family snorkeling trip in the Ba

Anantapur CII Summit Attracts 4,141 Crore Investments, Jobs In Rayalaseema

Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the summit: Reports

In the verdant embrace of the Goddess: A journey via Nanda Devi, Alaknanda

One has returned from the trek with mixed feelings. The Nanda Devi sanctuary represents what could be, while the Alaknanda Valley is a warning ab

Cabinet Sub-Committee seeks to draw up department-wise plan to tackle El Nino induced drought conditions

358 mandals provisionally identified as drought-affected based on rainfall, crop coverage

Council polls for four seats pass off peacefully, but for minor incidents in Bengaluru

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

Rajnath Singh stresses need for long-term vision, flexible strategies for the Army

Defence Minister calls for integrated approach to modern warfare and emphases that land operations and ground forces would remain indispensable d

'We need people who love America': Rep. Gill torches Abdulrahman Mohamed over political extremism

Melania Trump Mediates Temporary Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

Melania Trump has successfully mediated a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid and safe evacuation of civilians. Melania Tru

Bank of India Q2 profit rises 25% to 3,202 cr on strong NII, recoveries

Bank of India's net profit rose 25.3% to 3,202 crore in Q2 FY27, supported by higher net interest income and recoveries from written-off accounts

JNTUA Innovators Conclave Today Brings Together Students, Start-ups, Industry

The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026 at JNTUA aims to promote start-ups, technological advancement and industry-academia collaboration, with a fo

Pratika's unbeaten ton, Charani's 4/23 help India rout Zimbabwe by 9 wickets

India secured a comfortable nine-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the first women's ODI match. Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 runs while

BJP seeks all-party meet on El Nino impact

Sales At National Saras Food Court In Vijayawada Cross 1 Crore

They congratulated SHG members and encouraged them to expand their entrepreneurial activities: Reports

Congress Grapples With Crucial Decision on Joining Omar Abdullah Govt

Cabinet Expansion Looms in J&K

NDA Ditches YSRC Defectors Who Joined It and Toppled Then Vizag Mayor

Only four of the 27 YSRC corporators who defected to the NDA and helped topple the then Vizag mayor have secured tickets for the upcoming GVMC el

Keralam to conduct Statewide child vulnerability mapping

Meeting decides that Women and Child Development Officers in districts will be fully responsible for ensuring childrens safety and rehabilitation

Diljit Dosanjh confirms Delhi concert on October 30 for India Aura Tour

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Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank offensive after deadly Hebron attack

In light of a tragic shooting on October 23 that claimed the lives of two soldiers near Hebron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ini

Three killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

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Madhya Pradesh gets 5,800 crore in semiconductor investment proposals

Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth 5,800 crore in semiconductor and technology sectors at an Indore summit, with potential to gen

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings rises amid strong credit growth: RBI

NBFCs saw stronger credit growth, led by retail and industry lending, while their reliance on bank funding increased following the restoration of

AP Coast Bracing for Severe Cyclonic Storm on Oct. 27

IMD has warned of a possible severe cyclonic storm, Arnab, approaching north Andhra Pradesh around October 27, with heavy rainfall and gale winds

Assam Government Launches Online Transfer Portal for Forest Department Employees

The Assam government has introduced a new online transfer portal for forest department staff to enhance transparency and fairness in transfers. A

Senior leaders, MLAs hit the campaign trail for GVMC polls

Mayor candidates intensify door-to-door outreach and community meetings; sitting MLAs and senior leaders join the campaign to boost the prospects

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after training, condition reported stable

Highlights Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany, 40, was reportedly taken to a Munich hospital with an emergency doctor on Friday, according

Paritala Sreeram Enters Fray for Nallacheruvu ZPTC Seat As TD Nominee

The move positions Sreeram for the post of Sri Sathya Sai Zilla Parishad chairperson.

West Bengal CM announces Rs 27 lakh aid for Chorbagan stampede victim

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Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the upgraded National Mobile Moniroting System used to capture attendance of rural em

JK Tyre Q2 net profit declines by 71% y-o-y to 65 crore due to geopolitical tensions

EBITDA) margin contracted sharply to 7.1 per cent from 13.3 per cent

Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY

Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes

ISROs SpaDeX Satellites Complete Mission, Re-enter Earths Atmosphere

ISROs SpaDeX-A and SpaDeX-B satellites re-entered Earths atmosphere after completing their space-docking mission, marking a milestone in Indias s

Jamia protest: Congress MP Imran Masood detained, SP MP alleges manhandling by police

Political Meddling Alleged in Selection of Indiramma House Beneficiaries

The villager said some applicants were presenting cattle sheds as huts to meet the eligibility criteria.

Trump says US holds all the cards in trade talks

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was close to reaching a trade agreement with

22 children rescued from unrecognised Gwalior madrasa

Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 23 (IANS) Twenty-two children were rescued from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Friday after its management

Supreme Court holds voters can prosecute candidates for concealing information

The judgment by a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu said the law does not insist that only public servants or competent authorities

Telangana CM Confirms Talks with Maharashtra on Tumidihatti Barrage Project

Telanganas CM A. Revanth Reddy announced Maharashtras agreement to discuss the Tumidihatti barrage, crucial for irrigation projects. Telangana CM

India's net FDI inflows rise to $13.8 billion in April-August FY27: RBI

Net FDI inflows increased from $9.6 billion a year ago, supported by higher gross inward investment and a slowdown in outward FDI, according to R

Japans Monkey Buster grannies armed with guns take on monkeys terrorising their village

After monkeys repeatedly raided farms in a Japanese village, three women aged 67 to 74 formed a group called the Monkey Busters to protect local

England's 330-acre wheat farm turned wild; 5,290 butterflies counted in 2 years

Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex has experienced a remarkable surge in butterfly populations thanks to dedicated habitat restoration initiatives

Kremlin confirms Oleshky ceasefire, says working with Ukraine on evacuation timing

Melania Trump Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: An agreement has been confirmed for the town of Oleshky in Russia. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, is