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Crude surge, insurance reforms trigger 1.7% market slide

With global yields remaining elevated and commodity prices showing renewed strength, market sentiment is likely to remain cautious in the immedia

Three Arrested Following Bus Fire Incident on Yamuna Expressway

Three suspects, including bus drivers, have been arrested after a tragic fire on the Yamuna Expressway resulted in nine fatalities. Three Arreste

Irdai's distribution reforms may disrupt insurance growth in near term

Proposed commission cuts could trigger broker consolidation and squeeze bancassurance, while tighter expense limits may put additional pressure o

3,540 kg of ration rice seized, salesman suspended in Ramanathapuram

China, U.S. reach consensus on multiple economic and trade issues: Chinese Commerce Ministry

He Yadong, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, told the media in Beijing that the two countries economic and trade teams recently held their e

Salem Mayor demands action against Corporation Commissioner; writes letter to T.N. Governor

Aquapulse eyes threefold revenue growth, expands footprint in Andhra

The aquaculture firm plans to expand its farmer network to 10,000 and shrimp procurement to 5,000 tonnes as it deepens its presence across key pr

Deep depression wreaks havoc in North Andhra; heavy rain leaves four dead, many areas flooded

More rain forecast as weather system is likely to weaken into depression; Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam districts worst-hit; parts of coasta

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala Police issue formal orders appointing SIT

The investigators face the challenge of independently verifying the material provided by the ED and gathering corroborating evidence.

Councillor Sugathansbrother arrested for alleged trespass on murder case witness house

Minister flags off 26 new BS-VI buses in Salem

Efforts on to increase personal loan ceiling to 3 lakh, says Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation Chairman

Watchman found dead in Bengaluru

Google plans first test of AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher

Sept 24 (Reuters) Alphabets Google said on Thursday it will launch a prototype satellite next week in its first in-orbit test of Project Suncatc

Banks need to recognise tech risk as 1st-order enterprise risk: RBI Dy Guv Jain

He noted that technology is now embedded in almost every critical banking function, from core banking and payments to customer onboarding, credit

Congress MP questions BRS claims on power, farm issues

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Vizag; normal life disrupted

Tree-fall incidents were reported across Visakhapatnam as heavy rain inundated low-lying colonies, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic

Four State transport corporations facing 8,000 crore in losses, says Karnataka Minister

Karnatakas four State-run transport corporations are collectively facing losses of around 8,000 crore and are struggling to pay salaries, Transpo

Echo of row in ECI: Protest in Mandya seeking Gyanesh Kumars resignation, SC urged to take suo moto cognisance

Modi, Shah should be investigated for vote theft conspiracy, says Rahul; asks CEC to become approver

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) threatens a nationwide agitation, Jantar Mantar 2.0, if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not step down within 48 hours

18th IDSFFK to open with A Fox Under a Pink Moon

Government will take steps to lift construction ban in Idukki, says Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says the Keralam government will remove hurdles regarding the felling of trees grown by farmers on title deed (pa

Interarch Building Solutions to invest 300 crore for heavy steel plant expansion inNellore

TheNoida-basedpre-engineered steel construction company opens anew heavy structural steel manufacturing facility in 20 acre-landatAthivaramIndust

Bengaluru police issues guidelines to curb harassment, extortion by transgender persons

Ozempic & Wegovy maker Novo looks to expand India portfolio through investments in new technologies

The company is accessing different platforms to look for innovations that can personalise diabetes and obesity treatments

Heavy Rainfall in Odisha Displaces Over 8,000 Residents to Safety

Odisha faces severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, displacing over 8,000 people as authorities respond to the crisis. Heavy Rainfall in Odisha D

Odisha Faces Heavy Rainfall, Over 8,000 Evacuated to Safety

Heavy rainfall in Odisha has led to evacuations of over 8,000 people as flood-like conditions arise across several districts. Odisha Faces Heavy

Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POSCO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Sugar mill workers stage protest in Dharmapuri

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Festive Rush Relief: Special Trains Announced for Durga Puja and Diwali 2026

East Coast Railway announces Puja Special Trains on PuriSantragachi and ShalimarKhurda Road routes for Durga Puja and Diwali 2026. Check timings,

Applications for 12 GW data centre capacity under scrutiny by State govt.: Sridhar Babu

Alleged fake UPI payment: suspect arrested

Police suspect the accused was involved in several similar fake UPI payment frauds across Keralam

India's JSW Group wants Volkswagen to cover $1.4 billion tax liability

The tax issue stems from the Indian govt's allegation that VW misclassified some vehicle assembly kits imported from certain countries between 20

India plans for 26.3 GW data centre load as AI growth reshapes power strategy

Demand response, new green tariffs could marry surging computing load with Indias clean-energy build-out as AI data centres add 26.3 GW

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to Washington looking for a trade win

For Trump, who relishes ceremony and prizes his ties with powerful leaders, the visit is as much a matter of national prestige as an opportunity

Azhagiyamandapam junction revamped to ease traffic congestion

India Clinches Silver in Mixed 4x400m Relay at Asian Games

India secured a silver medal in the Mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games, showcasing remarkable teamwork and resilience. India Clinches Silver i

Climate risks may widen India's milk demand-supply gap, says CII paper

Milk production growth has slowed to 3.5-3.7 per cent, while climate risks could raise procurement costs, squeeze margins and affect value-added

Court reserves ruling on Anto Augustines anticipatory bail plea

Case relates to the alleged multi-crore fraud behind the failed bid to bring Argentina football team led by Lionel Messi to Keralam

MCC to host weekly cultural evening at Rajaji Park amphitheatre

Karnataka HC notice to ECI on plea seeking prosecution of Srirangapatna MLA Bandisidde Gowda for for alleged non-disclosure of assets in election affidavit

Centre Warns Investors Against Fake Nidhi Companies Offering Unrealistic High Returns

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued an urgent public advisory cautioning investors against putting their funds into non-compliant

GMC deploys 3,000 workers to tackle heavy rain in Guntur

Pumpsets deployed to clear the water stagnation and restore traffic movement; the civic body has kept earthmovers and tree-cutting machines ready

Rough weather alert: safety measures in place in Kozhikode to mitigate natural calamities

Authorities direct local bodies and village officers to evacuate people from vulnerable areas to safer locations or relief camps

Noted psychiatrist Anand Pandurangi is no more

Noted psychiatrist and Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee Anand Pandurangi, 74, died at a private hospital in Dharwad in the early hours of Thursday

BRS teams visit Genco thermal power plants, inspect coal stocks

Party leaders allege sale of quality coal to other States, while supplying low quality to Genco plants

Lokayukta traps Village Administrative Officer and private aide for accepting bribe in Kalaburagi district

Five held, including printing press owner, in fake receipts scam case in Ramanathapuram; DVAC seizes 36,250 in cash

Shaque Trust No One Review: Seven episodes, too many mysteries and a thriller that loses focus

Some stories leave an impact not because of their twists, but because of the emotion with which they begin. The pain of being separated from your

Pakistan Army releases special song to mark Saudi National Day

Islamabad: Pakistans Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a special song, Ek Doojay Kay Dil-o-Jaan, to mark Saudi Arabias National

Asha Ilango Misses Medal in Womens Triple Jump at Asian Games 2026

Asha Ilango finishes fourth in womens triple jump at Asian Games 2026, narrowly missing a medal due to countback rules. Asha Ilango Misses Medal

Medical college students union in Kozhikode objects to appointment of acting HoD

Union functionaries claim that the faculty member proposed for the post had earlier been accused of mentally harassing PG students

If you want to make a name, big runs matter: Aaryavir Sehwag

AAP Announces 29 Candidates in Gandhinagar Municipal Election Rally

AAP rallies support in Gandhinagar, announcing 29 candidates for the municipal elections set for October 11. AAP Announces 29 Candidates in Gandh

Indias 7% growth run faces capital, investment and judicial hurdles

India can no longer rely on either a growth differential or interest rate differential to attract foreign capital, says RBI MPC Member Saugata Bh

Insurance distributors bleed as Irdai proposes sharp commission cuts

PB Fintech plunged 36 per cent and Turtlemint fell 20 per cent as analysts warned proposed commission cuts in health, term and motor insurance co

India, Mauritius to discuss expanding product coverage under economic cooperation agreement

Second meeting of high powered joint trade committee to also discuss trade impediments, bilateral recognition arrangement of standards, MRAs for

Man puts phone underwater to film Ganpati idol during Ganesh Visarjan, the result is magical

A Ganeshvisarjan video is winning the internet over for a surprisingly simple reason. Instead of capturing the immersion from above, a man decide

Upalokayukta visits taluk hospital in Belagavi district, flags several issues

Limit ESA curbs to forest areas in Keralam: Orthodox Church

Youhanon Mar Dioscoros Metropolitan says proposed restrictions can add to the difficulties faced by people in the hilly regions, who are already

Sakrebailu Elephant Camp to open for visitors on September 26

BJP hails SC verdict on Danam Nagender case

Gen Z opens its wallet for festivals, but keeps its research hat on: Report

Family remains at the heart of festive spending, accounting for 74% per cent of gifting, while self-gifting has also emerged as a significant par

We have to gain something out of these friendlies: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia For Tekkali Train Accident Victims

Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announced the assistance on behalf of the government: Reports

Rs 5K Bribe for a Drought Cheque: Baragada Clerk Gets 4 Years in Jail

A farmer seeking drought compensation did not just wait for a government cheque. He was asked to pay for it. The Special Judge, Vigilance, Baraga

Syndicate member criticises union election reforms in Calicut varsity

Panel report on proposed election rule reforms was presented as an out-of-agenda item without prior circulation to members, says the member

Punjab Minister Accuses BJP of Targeting Opposition States with Central Agencies

Punjab Minister Lalchand Singh Kataruchak criticizes BJP for using central agencies to intimidate opposition states and leaders. Punjab Minister

Collector directs officials to fast-track industrial growth in Sri Sathya Sai district

Addressing a meeting, Shyam Prasad warns officials against keeping Single Desk Portal applications pending and instructs all line departments to

AI conversation now focused on returns from deployment: Google executive

Companies are increasingly seeking measurable returns from AI investments as the focus shifts from experimentation and scaling to value, security

Mospi secy calls for breaking data silos, keeping AI tied to verified data

Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg said data should flow freely across ministries and states, while AI-generated inferences must remain grounded in ver

India tech funding rises 7% to $10.3 billion in 9M 2026

Seed funding fell 37% to $698M, while early-stage funding rose 27% to $4.2B and late-stage held roughly steady at $5.4B

Interarch Opens Heavy Structural Steel Plant at Attivaram

Spread across about 20 acres, the Phase-I facility has 25,000 square meters of built-up area and an initial production capacity of 25,000 tonnes

India Considers Ban on Analog Cheese Production and Sales Nationwide

The FSSAI proposes a nationwide ban on analog cheese to protect consumers and ensure food safety. Public feedback is being sought. India Consider

DGP Alok Kumar visits Hassan Prison

Pickle manufacturing unit sealed in Bengaluru over unhygienic conditions

Nifty hits over five-month low as banks, NBFCs slide amid high oil prices

Nifty suffers its steepest single-day fall since July 8 as Brent crude nears $105 a barrel and selling in banks and NBFCs intensifies

Asian Games: Seema Kumari wins bronze in 10,000m; Asha Ilango finishes fourth

Indian athlete Seema Kumari secured a bronze medal in the women's 10,000m final at the Asian Games. Asha Ilango finished fourth in women's triple

Karnataka: 16-Year-Old Student Dies After Parents Object To Her Dancing

Police are investigating the teenager's death, while her family says they suspect nobody in the incident.

Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruit

Harvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with ventilation

Collector reviews flood situation, directs officials to step up relief measures

Notorious red sanders smuggler shot, nabbed in Kadapa operation

Named in 99 cases, Simpathi Jakeer, has allegedly attacked police 80 times in the past; refusing to surrender, he tried to stab the officials wit

US jobless claims fall to 197,000, lowest since July

Washington: Fewer people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, as US jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans

Political Turmoil in Bihar Following Recent Incidents of Harassment

Bihar faces political backlash after incidents of harassment, with leaders calling for strict action and questioning law and order. Political Tur

Sahrdaya College in Thrissur marks silver jubilee with three-day celebrations

IEDC Summit 2026 to bring student innovators and entrepreneurs to Kodakara campus on September 28

Karnataka HC upholds land acquisition to protect DRDOs Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics project area

MCC will declare 100 mts radius of Central Market building as no vending, no parking zone, says its Commissioner

Keralams 247 specialty care rollout falters amid political pushback

The Health Departments push to run 247 specialty care in general and district hospitals is faltering, with Punalur taluk hospital the only pilot

Researchers decipher how preservatives take down bacteria to enable smarter preservation

The findings provide important insights into how preservative performance can be optimised for different formulation conditions