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Visa quarterly profit jumps as consumer spending holds up

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How (and why) we developed 'The Age of Heat Storms'

I have been writing about climate change and climate scientists for years, and I have been frustrated by a disconnect between scientists and the

Israeli exit polls indicate deadlock in election

Polls closed at 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) in Israels pivotal general election, which saw high voter turnout and veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah

Cyclone Arnab Begins Landfall Near Yanam-Kakinada; Coastal Andhra, Odisha Face Fierce Winds and Rain

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab has commenced its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam, close to Kakinada, in the early ho

Karteek-Laxmi in Tennis Third Round

Sai Karteek Ganta and Laxmi Siri Dandu of Telangana advanced to the third round of the RITZ National Mixed Doubles Tennis Championship

Loud Thud Sparks Panic In Rajendranagar

Officials warned against spreading rumours of tremors or earthquakes on social media, saying such posts were creating panic.

US STOCKS-Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum

An AI-fueled tech rally sent

Israel election exit polls show no clear winner as Netanyahu and rivals fall short of majority

SBI Register First Victory in Basketball League

SBI led 32-27 at half-time before sealing the victory. Brief Scores

Arvind Shetty Scores Century for Veterans Team

The Over-50s Indian team will be selected from this Zone championship for the International Masters Cricket World Cup to be held in India in Janu

Football Trials for Under-18 Khelo India Games

Players born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2011, are eligible to participate in the selections

Visa quarterly profit rises on resilient consumer spending

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Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan back Centre on SIR amid opposition attack

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan expressed their support for the Modi government regarding the special intensive revision o

Sainath, Simha, Prasad, Best at Local Cricket

The standout innings included Manikanteshwar Reddys unbeaten 109 off just 68 balls for Budding Star

Visa quarterly profit jumps on resilient consumer spending

Visa reported a jump in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday as customers swiped their cards to pay for travel, dining out and shopping. The world's

Judge hears Justice Dept's suit claiming noncitizens on California voter rolls

A US judge heard arguments on Tuesday on the Justice Department's request to block California from counting any mail ballots for the November 3 m

MLC polls: BJP wins big in UP, Bihar; JD-S upsets Cong

Counting of votes has commenced for Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, with significant political

Amazon wins FCC approval for $11.5 billion Globalstar acquisition to challenge Starlink

The approval strengthens Amazons plans for satellite broadband and direct-to-device connectivity as technology companies compete for a growing ma

Soccer-Barcelona handed

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez

IIT-M Takes Water Management Solutions to Chengalpet Village

Vallipuram itself has around 2,000 residents spread across four hamlets and six wards.

Hyderabad Senior Women Lose Again at T20 Tourney

Mumbai completed a comfortable eight-wicket victory after chasing down a lowly target of 115 in just 15.1 overs

Indias balancing act risks eroding Russias trust

New Delhis performative diplomacy could undermine its longstanding friendship with Moscow

2 JNTUH Students Win First Prize At Asian Conference On Remote Sensing

The students received Rs 25,000 and the I-CON Awards 2026 certificate. The conference was jointly organised by the Indian Society of Geoinformati

There Is a Missing Link Between Rain and Rainwater Storage

The concern has gained significance with the management of Chembarambakkam reservoir coming into focus following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays

Nishant Does Well for Hyderabad Under-23

The standout performer was Nishant S

PSG Sarvajana School Marks 102nd Foundation Day

The school honoured five distinguished alumni for their achievements across various fields.

Scientists discover first known fully marine amphibian that lived 237 million years ago

Two nearly complete skeletons discovered in China reveal how an unusual armoured amphibian adapted to marine life during the Triassic Period

Cyclone Arnab begins landfall near Yanam with 135 kmph winds, says CMO

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Cabinet expansion: LG administers oath to new ministers

4 MLAs sworn in, Satish dropped Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: The much-awaited cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle of the National Conference-led government w

Abhirath Misses Ton for Hyderabad in Ranji Game

Hyderabad made a steady response to reach 193/2 in 54 overs

DC Impact: Highways Closes Potholes on Tambaram-Velachery Road Using Resin Binder

The people complained that the pipe laying work is going at a very slow pace and the highways department has not closed the pits and relaid the r

Indias next investment cycle will shape its carbon future

Its future emissions will depend on what it chooses to build now and the technologies and standards incorporated into those investments

Fears of Chennai Airport Shutdown During Heavy Rains Loom Large

Planned stormwater drain work drags on

IIIT-H, NPCI Sign MoU; To Develop Cybersecurity Research

NPCI managing director and CEO Dilip Asbe said the rapid growth of digital payments required continuous innovation, skilled professionals and pre

Doda tribunal orders eviction of son, daughter-in-law to protect elderly man

Tribunal upholds senior citizens right to dignity, safety and peaceful possession Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: In a significant ruling underscoring the ri

Gandhi Hospital Gets 8 Lakh Medical Equipment Under CSR

The new equipment is expected to assist emergency teams in assessing patients and making timely clinical decisions.

Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for US after election defeat and passport order

The senators departure comes amid a money laundering probe and uncertainty over how he travelled abroad despite a Supreme Court deadline

Trump LIVE | 'Beat meat? What the hell': POTUS roasts 'Talafreako' in Texas rally

Trump LIVE | 'Beat meat? What the hell': POTUS roasts 'Talafreako' in Texas rally

CREDAI Chennai Welcomes Amendments to Building Rules

The amendments increase the permissible height of non-high-rise buildings from 18.30 metres to 19.50 metres and revise setback norms for high-ris

Small fish: on Operation Trident

While carriers of narcotics are caught in the net, big sharks operate freely

IIT-Ms International Symposium on Microbiomes in Feb

The discussions will focus on microbial omics across human, gut and environmental microbiomes, along with computational methods for analysing the

Zojila traffic restricted from Oct 28 to 30

Drass, Oct 27: District Police Drass on Tuesday issued a public advisory announcing restrictions on vehicular movement along the Zojila Axis from

Dry weather likely across J

Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: Shopian recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius as night temperatures dropped across

Dinosaur's rare skeleton is one of the world's most expensive fossils, fetches over USD 47 million against expected estimate worth around USD 9 million

Nanotyrannus was about half the length of an adult T. rex, and the two creatures coexisted during the Cretaceous period some 67 million years ago

Two Arrested in Bihar for Alleged Links to Pakistani Agent Network

Police in Bihars Motihari district arrested two individuals linked to a Pakistani agent network, uncovering a WhatsApp OTP scheme. Two Arrested i

FOREX-Dollar rises as markets eye central bank meetings

The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro, yen and sterling on Tuesday amid market positioning ahead of a series of cen

Operations continue to neutralise terror ecosystem: LG

Directs security forces to dismantle radicalization networks, choke terror funding Srinagar, Oct 27: Directing security forces top brass to aggre

Fouled waters: On Rajasthans river pollution

River pollution from industrial effluents indicates state failure

Govt may ease FDI paperwork for entities with up to 10% LBC ownership

The government is considering easing paperwork for certain foreign investors under revised FDI norms, while advancing import substitution plans a

Over 5 Lakh Votes Deleted Ahead of SIR Deadline

By Tuesday, 5,02,873 votes had been deleted from 5,76,030 applications.

Know your risks, diversify, & skip tips: Lessons from Smart Investor Arena

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Investor Arena, experts urged investors to set financial goals, diversify portfolios, avoid herd mentalit

India no longer catching up but creating new technologies: PM Modi

The Prime Minister calls for bold innovation as India steps up investment in emerging technologies and scientific research

'Son, we gotta chill out a little bit': JD Vance reveals his son banned the word 'Michigan' at home

'Son, we gotta chill out a little bit': JD Vance reveals his son banned the word 'Michigan' at home

Indian-American voter Vasant Bhatt says his decision to speak out in favor of James Talarico was entirely his own. Now his parents are concerned about his safety

Power of compounding is eighth wonder of the world: Saluja, Subramanian

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, wealth managers urged Gen Z investors to trust compounding and stay disciplined amid social media

Flavio Bolsonaro headed to the US after losing Brazil election, sources say

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left

Flights Cancelled, Diverted as Cyclone Nears AP Coast

Meanwhile, several airlines announced flight cancellations for Wednesday as the severe cyclonic storm was expected to cross the coast in the earl

The SIR and its error margin

A dead voter left on the roll is a clerical error. A living voter who is struck off loses their constitutional right

Shackled, shaved and in uniform: first inmates arrive at Costa Rica mega-prison

Costa Rica has locked up the

Trump vows to respect midterm election results, warns of veto if needed

The November 3 polls will determine control of Congress, with economic concerns and voter turnout emerging as key factors shaping the contest

Eric Swalwell controversy: Who is Stephen Cloobeck? Why has FBI raided billionaire donor's Beverly Hills mansion?

Stephen Cloobeck, who founded the Diamond Resorts International timeshare company and ran last year for California governor, contributed more tha

ANALYSIS-Bond investors are thinking less about the Fed and more about AI, deficits

Wall Street considers it settled that

Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive trade deal on Tuesday to lower barriers

India Dominates Bangladesh 13-0 in Asian Champions Trophy Opener

The Indian mens hockey team secured a stunning 13-0 victory over Bangladesh in the Asian Champions Trophy, marking a strong start to their title

BMC warns builders of strict action over construction dust, orders checks on air quality sensors

Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said developers and contractors were responsible for controlling dust generated at construction sites and on

BFSI Insight Summit: MDR vital to sustain UPI growth, says PhonePe CEO

PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam calls for restoring MDR to sustain UPI growth, while outlining plans to expand feature-phone payments, affordable credit

Aleph Appoints Digital Commerce Leader Medhavi Singh as Country Head to Accelerate India's Next Phase of Growth

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27: Aleph, a global leader accelerating digital advertising and fintech solutions across more than 130 high

Crypto investors must research; invest only what they can lose: Experts

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026, experts urged young investors to understand crypto fundamentals, start small and assess risks

We are aware of everything, will decide: Supreme Court on Chief Election Commissioner row

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a plea from Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen. The plea challenges the changes made to Form 6 by the

Free High-Tech Halloween Show: Long Beach couple sync 28-computer display; families flock for community magic

Nations get moving on Paris Climate Accord, but the pace is slow: UNFCCC

The reports assess the progress countries have made towards tackling climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Countries are

Section 163 enforced as stir for student polls at Jamia enters 16th day

20 detention buses deployed outside university; one of the gates used by hostellers to enter campus welded; students hold talks with varsity pane

SIFs offer better risk-adjusted returns: Rishi Kohli, Jyotivardhan Jaipuria

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, fund managers said SIFs may suit investors seeking risk-adjusted returns, while PMS offers higher

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi WTM Murty

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail derivatives trading may need more guardrails amid expiry-day hyperactivity, stressi

Ladakh government reaches out to protesters demanding liquor ban

INTUC to Hold 34th Plenary in Delhi from Dec 1; Over 8,000 Delegates to Attend

INTUC vice-president Satyajeet Reddy, Singareni coal mines secretary general Janak Prasad and Telangana state INTUC general secretary R.D. Chandr

Resurvey Of Agri, Abadi Lands Across TG Will Be Completed In 18 Months: Ponguleti

He said the resurvey was underway in 70 villages in each district in the first phase.

Colin Farrells foundation selects 16 US organisations for grants supporting adults with disabilities

Are coronary stents necessary?

There is a crucial distinction between stenting as a life-saving measure to medical treatment via stenting because a narrowing of blood vessels i

Piramal Pharma swings to 5 crore profit in Q2 as revenue rises 28%

The Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company recorded higher operating revenue during the quarter, while its total expenses also increased year-on-yea

Singareni seeks Angul Collectors support for road laying to transport coal from Naini

Parents of Alex

The parents of Alex Pretti, a US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in January, criticized President Donald Trump

The Desai Foundation celebrates 13 million lives impacted at 13th Annual Diwali on the Hudson Gala

NEW YORK, NY: More than 400 supporters of The Desai Foundation came together for the 13th annual Diwali on the Hudson on October 22 at HK Hall in

Growth momentum holds despite shocks: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India's growth momentum remained strong despite global shocks, aided by a

Atul Wassan hails Abhishek Sharma as phenomenon after 38-ball century

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Allegations of Voter List Manipulation in Bihar Spark Controversy

RJD leader Mangni Lal Mandal accuses the Election Commission of mass voter removals in Bihar, raising concerns over democratic rights. Allegation

Women protests force Ladakh administration to discuss declaring region a dry UT'

Officials disclosed that this year, only one retail vendor was functional and the number of functional bars attached to restaurants offering reta

TNPDCL expands fuse off call offices for quicker resolution of power cut complaints in city and neighbouring districts

While the TNPDCL will still operate the Minnagam, the FOCs, which have been provided with separate mobile numbers, will be merged with the Minnag

ACB arrests Mirchowk inspector, home guard in 3 lakh bribe case

Inspector demanded 6 lakh to close case against complainants father, ACB says

Congress says Election Commission of India's 'affidavit to Supreme Court deceptive'

Congress has accused the Election Commission of India of engaging in deceptive practices related to Form 6. The party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh