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ACB Probes Alleged Irregularities In Rural Development Funds

The ACB searched the DRDA office in Jayashankar Bhupalpally over alleged irregularities involving 39.14 lakh in village development works under P

TN: Vijay To Attend Guru Pooja In Pasumpon

Work on the construction of a helipad at Pasumpon, the birthplace of Muthuramalinga Thevar in Ramanathapuram district, is on to enable Chief Mini

John Brittas Urges Immediate Intervention in SRFTI Controversy

Rajya Sabha member John Brittas calls for urgent action regarding the ongoing controversy at SRFTI, emphasizing student safety and democratic val

Salur Polls Throw Up Rare Husband-Wife Contest

The disagreement figured prominently in local political discussions and on social media.

Telangana Streamlines Approval Process For Urban Projects Under Centres UCF & CRGSS

Telangana government streamlines preliminary approval for urban development projects under the Centres Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment

EMERGENCY! Saudis Aramco Vacated After Houthis Unleash Fury; Missiles & Bombs Destroy MBS Oil HQ

Saudi Aramco has reportedly ordered the remaining employees at its headquarters in Dhahran to leave and work remotely until further notice, follo

CACQM Reviews Crop Residue Management Efforts in Punjab and Haryana to Combat Air Pollution

The CACQM assesses measures in Punjab and Haryana to prevent stubble burning and improve air quality. CACQM Reviews Crop Residue Management Effor

Why young manta rays stay close to shore while adults migrate hundreds of kilometres

Tracking data from 2018 to 2025 reveals how manta rays change their movements with age and repeatedly return to preferred coastal sites

4 Hyderabad Students To Develop Medical Emergency App

The proposed system would allow users to raise an emergency alert and share their location, help identify a nearby ambulance and provide navigati

6 Killed, 40 Hurt As Bus Hits Tree In Chhattisgarh

Six people, including four women, were killed and 40 injured after a passenger bus crashed into a roadside tree in Chhattisgarhs Manendragarh-Chi

Telangana Govt Asks Officials To Step Up Power Output

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directs energy officials to raise thermal power generation to 140 million units daily to meet risin

Digvijaya Singh Engages with Farmers During Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra

Digvijaya Singh listens to farmers concerns about crop issues during his yatra from Ujjain to Ayodhya. Digvijaya Singh Engages with Farmers Durin

Akhilesh Yadav visits Azam Khan in jail; vows to bring about BJPs downfall

Corrupt officials and false cases are two key weapons of the BJP government and administration, Mr. Yadav said

Russia-Ukraine War | Trilateral Talks, India Peace Role And Donbas Conflict

Russia-Ukraine War | Trilateral Talks, India Peace Role And Donbas Conflict

Mark Zuckerberg threatens to leave California over 5% billionaire tax, Meta creates new Class C shares to help him stay

Mark Zuckerberg has threatened to leave California if the state introduces a proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax. In response, Meta has approved a

Odisha Rolls Out Red Carpet for Global Chemical Investors at India Chem 2026

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi invites global investors in chemicals and petrochemicals at India Chem 2026, highlighting Paradip Refinery, ports, d

Five Unusual Holiday Experiences to Have Before the Year Ends

For travellers looking to make their upcoming holidays count, these five destinations promise experiences that are anything but ordinary.

CDMO players bet on complex products such as biologics, peptides for growth

Next phase of growth hinges on biologics, peptides, and drug-device combinations, say industry executives

Some pockets of stress emerge in India's FMCG demand ahead of Diwali

FMCG stocking ahead of Diwali is uneven across regions, with inflation weighing on demand in the east and west while packaged-food sales rise in

Drunk teen behind wheel of SUV rams car, crashes into electricity pole

PM Modi Celebrates Indian Athletes Success at Asian Para Games 2026

PM Modi commends Indian athletes for their outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, where India secured 88 medals. PM Modi Celebrate

Many Eluru, WG YSRC Leaders, Cadres Quitting; Joining Jana Sena, TD

Several YSRC leaders and their followers in Eluru and West Godavari districts joined the ruling Jana Sena and Telugu Desam (TD) on Thursday.

Yes Bank unlikely to pay AT1 bond coupons despite bondholders demands, sources say

Bondholders are seeking clarity on overdue interest payments as the lender weighs its legal options following the Supreme Courts decision

SCR GM Seeks Passenger Feedback At Charlapalli

SCR general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava interacted with passengers at Charlapalli railway station and sought their suggestions for improving

Padmaraonagar Road Remains Unusable

Residents of Padmaraonagar have sought urgent road repairs after civic works left nearly half the stretch behind Gandhi Hospital damaged and unsa

Gujarat CM Patel inaugurates 'Kathiyawad Bhavan' in Gandhinagar; donors

The inauguration of 'Kathiyawad Bhavan' of the Kathi Darbar Education Trust and the Donors

eMudhra to exit overseas web security certificate business as stock takes beating

The firm is reeling from eight web security certificates private keys being exposed, an incident that could leave out-of-date devices vulnerable

UN climate damages fund earmarks $20 million to Nepal for August disaster

This is the first time that the Fund, set up in 2022, has allocated money to a specific country; amount is a fraction of Nepals own $5 billion lo

Romania to speed up development of Black Sea capabilities after cargo ship attacks

Romania will accelerate its development of surveillance

Manipur Governor Reviews Border Fencing Progress Along India-Myanmar Frontier

Manipurs Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urges expedited border fencing efforts during a high-level meeting in Imphal. Manipur Governor Reviews Border

Delhi Police arrests content creator Amir Shokeen in Tripura harassment case

Amir Shokeen was arrested in Delhi for allegedly racially harassing a tribal youth from Tripura. Political leaders from Tripura condemned his act

Special screening of Return of the Jungle in Mysuru on October 24 and 25

The film will be screened at 6 p.m. on October 24 and at 11 a.m. on October 25. Entry is free and seating will be available on a first-come, firs

Nigeria says Ebola case remains isolated, urges calm

Nigeria's

Engagements in Hyderabad on Friday, October 23, 2026

I know What I Am Doing: Art exhibition; Time: 11 am; Venue: Kalakriti Art Gallery

AP To Raise Excess Water Drawal By Telangana At KRMB Meeting

Andhra Pradesh will raise concerns over Telanganas alleged excess drawal of Krishna water from Srisailam and seek a halt to lift irrigation proje

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers at Kisan Chaupal in Haryana

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers

Ladakh civil society forum flags stalled Centre dialogue, seeks stronger democratic safeguards

The Civil Society Forum of Ladakh has expressed concern over the stalled dialogue with the Centre on constitutional safeguards for the region, al

AP CM Pushes for Faster Conversion of MoUs Into Investments

AP targets faster project execution, a semiconductor ecosystem and a global horticulture hub in Rayalaseema.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Priced Higher Than iPhone 18 Pro Max

Another major feature of the Oppo phone is its 7,150mAh battery. Apple has not revealed the exact battery capacity of the iPhone 18 Pro Max but c

Shallow rate hike cycle likely to still test borrowers this time

A shallower rate-hike cycle could still strain household budgets as higher EMIs, elevated inflation and uncertain wage growth weigh on borrowers

Face-off with China continues at multiple locations along Arunachal border: ITBP D-G

ITBP chief says drones are the future of warfare, warning that India cannot face China with traditional weapons alone; says underground shelters

Curfew Imposed After Stone-Pelting at Durga Procession

Police and security forces including the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) were quickly deployed to the area to br

Consider this matter closed: Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Daler Mehndi performance row

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday called for an end to the ongoing controversy surrounding renowned singer Daler Mehndi,

PM Modi Says 'Parasite' Congress Hurts Dissent Movements, 'Honest Critics'

There are movements that naturally want to expose the government's shortcomings and genuinely want to reform the system, and this is necessary in

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

US President Donald Trump

BJD Delegation to Visit Kotia Panchayat Amid Election-Related Concerns

A BJD delegation will visit Kotia Panchayat on October 23 to address concerns over alleged election activities by Andhra Pradesh. BJD Delegation

BJP Demands Immediate Solution To Podu Land Issues; Slams Congress Over Tribal Welfare

Criticising the Congress government, Rao alleged that agency and tribal areas had been neglected in terms of development. H

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal invites Polish firms to build, innovate and grow with India

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal addressed the India-Poland Business Forum, emphasizing stronger business ties between the nations. He highlight

Indian missions in Saudi Arabia working to facilitate early return of stranded pilgrims

Over the past week, about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have travelled from Saudi Arabia back to India on available flights, says MEA spokesperso

Telangana assigns southern RRR stretch to HGCL amid tender row

Hyderabad: Amid controversies surrounding Radial Road 2 tenders floated by Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL), the Telangana government ent

Police Case Over Delhi Influencer's Racist Video Against Tripura Teen

Director General of Police GS Rao said Delhi Police had been extending cooperation to Tripura Police and would provide further assistance during

Govt Can Reconvene Parliament At 2 Days' Notice: Official

Both Houses were adjourned sine die on August 13, but the session has not been formally terminated through prorogation, leaving open the possibil

4-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Fall In Pushkarini At Yadagirigutta Temple

A four-year-old girl died while undergoing treatment after accidentally slipping into the temple tank at Yadagirigutta while visiting with her pa

Why solar energy is becoming a global security strategy | Ashish Khanna | Energonomics Podcast

'Nobody is above the law': DOJ indicts Virginia Dem Sen. Louise Lucas on federal drug charges

EPFO board may consider a hike in minimum pension at November 19 meeting

EPFO's Central Board of Trustees is likely to discuss raising the minimum monthly pension under EPS at its November 19 meeting in Gujarat, amid l

IndiGo Halts 4 Saudi Routes Till Oct 27

The airlines have not yet announced whether the suspension will be extended.

The Guardian view on AI safety: the push for global regulation must advance | Editorial

American detained in Russia arrives in U.S.: lawyer

Stephen Hubbards family and lawyers have said he was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when he was taken captive by Russia in 2022. He was se

Ola Electric rights issue draws applications for 2.39 crore shares from Motilal Oswal, Calliope Capital

The electric vehicle maker has earmarked a substantial portion of the fundraising proceeds for debt reduction and organic growth initiatives

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves

The Uttarakhand Cabinet, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, approved a 7,412 crore budget and 26 proposals in a recent meeting. Uttarakhand Cabinet A

Watch: Saudi Arabia airport attack kills Indian; MEA condemns repeated attacks |Above the Fold|Oct 22, 2026

An Indian national is killed in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, as India monitors the escalating conflict in West Asia.

Sunday replaces Friday as weekly holiday in Uttarakhand madrasas

Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday, October 21, named Sunday as the weekly holiday for recognised madrasas,

Man held with 2.5-crore worth MDMA in Keralams Chirayinkeezhu

The arrest was made by the Rural District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) team, which had been keeping the accused under surveillance

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami breaks silence on Daler Mehndi row, speaks to Mika Singh over phone

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday (October 22) reacted to the controversy surrounding a viral video showing state minist

MEA coordinates with airlines to bring back stranded Indian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia

UDPATE 1-Cricket-England's Brook hits record ODI double ton but Sri Lanka pull off epic chase

England's Harry Brook smashed the

Sri Lanka Stun England With Huge Chase After Harry Brook's 202

Janith Liyanage smashed a six off the penultimate ball as Sri Lanka completed the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, scoring 430

Kim Jong-un death rumours resurface as viral claims say body moved to crystal coffin at Kumsusan Palace; sister takeover claims emerge

Questions over Kim Jong-un's whereabouts have resurfaced after North Korea released photographs purportedly showing him with his daughter at a te

Congress Plans Mega Rally Against SIR In Hyderabad Next Month

Revanth convenes meet today to discuss roadmap

Switzerland says Ebola patient in Nigeria is believed to have contracted disease in Uganda

The Ebola patient in Nigeria, a woman from Uganda who is married to a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja, is believed to have contracted the disease w

Rubio expresses appreciation for Qatar's mediation efforts in call with prime minister

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued efforts to mediate the conflict in the Middle East in a call with

Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further to 67% of capacity this week

Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome

Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as protests continue

Only minor sporadic incidents occurred on the streets of Tirana on October 22, but the student-led protest movement has called for a national ral

SoftBank Group's market value halves from its peak as AI fears grow

Rising borrowing costs, debt-funding risks and intensifying AI competition weigh on investor confidence in SoftBank's investment strategy

Acquisitions now a significant growth lever, says ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

Puri said ITC's broader portfolio strategy was based on scaling up the core and developing new growth engines for the future, which is being purs

The Guardian view on England's north-south divide: Burnham must deliver more than devolution | Editorial

Olivia Wilde sells Studio City home for nearly $1m less than asking

PM Modi's visit to Baramati on Nov 3 deferred: Yugendra Pawar

Modi was to inaugurate 'Prerna Sthal' featuring a statute of Lord Buddha and exhibits related to other iconic figures on the premises of Vidya Pr

Unending Road Tragedies

Road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir appear to have become an all-too-familiar part of daily life. Every few days, reports of buses, cars or truck

Delhi High Court Rejects Sourav Gangulys Plea to Halt Film Doosra

The Delhi High Court has denied Sourav Gangulys request to stop the release of the film Doosra, which is set to premiere soon. Delhi High Court R

Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists

SBI felicitates nine Asian Games 2026 athletes who won 11 medals for India

State Bank of India has recognised the achievements of its supported athletes, highlighting their contribution to Indias medal tally at the Games

Keralam Governor-designate Om Prakash Mathur arrives in Thiruvananthapuram; to be sworn in on October 23

Expressing immense happiness at arriving in the State for the first time, he calls Keralam Gods Own Country, which is blessed with natural beauty

Upper-Caste Activists Gherao HP Secretariat, Demand UGC Rollback, Swaran Aayog

As the traffic came to a standstill in Chota Shimla, police deployed water cannons and used mild force to disperse the demonstrators.

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

CSIR-CCMB Study Identifies Human Bodys Defence Against Viruses

Researchers plan to develop small-molecule drug candidates to enhance defence activity

Dry day announced in Madurai district ahead of Thevar Jayanthi

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty in Mass. rape case

[Getty Images] Clavicular, a social media influencer who promotes the looksmaxxing trend of young men maximising their attractiveness, has pleade

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge

The influencer, whose real name is Braden Peters, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2025.