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Durga Puja 2026: 7 Popular Pandals to Visit for Pandal Hopping in Hyderabad

For devotees and those simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, pandal hopping is a great way to experience the many shades of Durga Puj

Sana Satish Targets 1,000 Jobs, 100 Entrepreneurs Annually

Rajya Sabha member Sana Satish says a new Kakinada skill hub will train local youth, target 1,000 jobs and support 100 new entrepreneurs every ye

India, Switzerland Sign Five Pacts To Deepen Ties

Agreements cover migration, trade, defence, infrastructure, science and innovation

Manipur Government Works to Repatriate Violence-Affected Residents, Says Chief Minister

Manipurs Chief Minister outlines efforts to support displaced residents and restore normalcy following recent violence in the state. Manipur Gove

Conflicts in the conservation universe

Human versus animal, development versus terrain, city versus village - this edited volume will make you think and question commonly held beliefs

GST Council may set different timelines for services, capital goods refunds

The refund for capital goods is likely to be implemented from April 1, 2027. Refunds for input services are likely to take effect this year itsel

CREDAI Visakhapatnam unveils brochure for 12th Property Expo

Mamata Banerjee Accused of Acting as BJPs Agent by Democratic Trinamool Congress

Democratic Trinamool Congress leader Rijju Dutta claims Mamata Banerjee is collaborating with BJP, raising concerns over political integrity. Mam

India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park

The father is a cheetah brought from Botswana and the birth of these cubs marks the beginning of the Botswana lineage in India

BRS Files Complaint Over Rare Telangana X Account

BRS legal cell member Gautam Prasad Nimburi has complained against an X account over an allegedly derogatory video targeting senior party leaders

Two health officials among 3 held by ACB for taking Rs 1L bribe

Hyderabad: Three people, including a DMHO and a health inspector, were arrested here on Monday, October 5, for allegedly accepting bribe amount o

Free 20-day civil defence training in Visakhapatnam

Ship Sinks in Black Sea After Fire, Two Dead

The cause of the fire was not given and authorities did not answer questions on whether a drone was involved. The Black Sea has become an increas

Schneider Electric confirms $22.6 billion deal to acquire US firm PTC

Schneider Electric's all-cash offer values PTC's equity at $22.6 billion and carries a 42.3 per cent premium to the US software firm's last closi

Ponguleti Asks Revenue Officials To Ensure Transparency In Services

Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed officials to ensure transparent revenue services and speed up construction of Indiramma houses

687.5 Crore Released for Sunkishala, Water Works

The Telangana government has sanctioned 687.5 crore to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) for the Sunkishala In

DMK MP defends the simultaneous polls panels plan to meet CJI

Separation of powers does not mean the three organs operate in watertight compartments, says Rajya Sabha P. Wilson

BJP Highlights Grassroots Workers in Rajya Sabha Elections, Says Spokesperson Dinesh Pratap Singh

BJP spokesperson Dinesh Pratap Singh defends party candidates for Rajya Sabha, criticizing opposition for nepotism and family politics. BJP Highl

Village council bans allotment of land to Christians for prayer or burial

Not even an inch of gram sabha land would be provided to Christians a press release stated

West Asia crude exports exceed pre-war levels despite tanker attacks

West Asia crude exports exceeded pre-war levels on four days in late September even as tanker attacks increased in and around the Strait of Hormu

Karoline Leavitt just landed her next big role after leaving Trumps Administration- here's what the ex White House press secretary's next move

Karoline Leavitt is set to join Fox News as an on-air contributor starting Nov. 1. She left her role in the Trump administration to spend more ti

flydubai co-pilot who planned to crash flight into Israel likely to face death penalty: Report

flydubai flight co-pilot who wanted to crash the aircraft in Israel will likely face death penalty, according to a report by New York Post . The

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to perform Campa Cola factory's bhumipujan on Oct 26

Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to perform the bhumipujan for Campa Cola's factory in Haringhata on October 26. Additionally, he will inaugurate

Vijayanagara Farmers Highlight Crop Losses, Compensation Concerns To Central Team

Drought-hit farmers in Vijayanagara told a Central assessment team about crop losses, inadequate compensation and pending crop insurance claims.

Secure instructions over SIR procedures: HC to ECI

Sanjay Dutt Addresses Controversy Following Appearance on Shekhar Suman

Actor Sanjay Dutt has issued a video statement clarifying his recent comments on Shekhar Sumans talk show, Shekhar Tonite, stating that the remar

Rajnath Singh Advocates Viewing Oceans as Opportunities for Growth

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the importance of viewing oceans as avenues for development during a speech in Visakhapatnam. Rajnath S

Iran oil minister resigns as exports dry up amid mounting US pressure

Mohsen Paknejad's exit comes as a US naval blockade brings Iran's oil exports to a halt, forcing production cuts and worsening domestic energy sh

No preferential access to biz from group cos: Jio Payment Solutions CEO

Jio Payment Solutions is prioritising large enterprises and profitable segments as it seeks to expand in India's crowded digital payments process

Woman, Lover Get Life Term for Husbands Murder

A Gudur court sentenced a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in Sullurupeta in 2023.

Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Argentina fans are hopeful for the future of their national team following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. The team has sh

Telangana High Court seeks ECI response on voter notices

Opposition parties appear to be widening business ties amid political uncertainty

Bharat Innovation Challenge returns for season 2

The top teams will advance to the grand finale at LPU, where students will gain opportunities for certificates, internships, mentorship, national

BJP Plans Month-Long Celebrations for Modis 25 Years in Public Life

BJP West Bengal chief Samik Bhattacharya outlines month-long events celebrating PM Modis 25 years in public service, amid protests by the India B

British Airways Flight to Chicago Makes U-Turn After Emergency Descent

Earlier, Flight BA295 declared an emergency mid-flight following a sudden and steep descent while flying over Ireland soon after take-off from Lo

The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and off

Optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functions. T

US services sector cools in September, price pressures building

The US-Israeli war with Iran has raised prices of energy and related products and led to shortages of commodities shipped through the Strait of H

'Im not a donor class Democrat': Ro Khanna takes dig at Schumer, 'rejects' Democratic establishment

Adilabad Experiencing Hot Weather Conditions In Rainy Season

Many falling sick due to sudden changes in the weather: Reports

Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know first

If youre self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxable incom

Residents Told to Test Groundwater Before Drinking

HMWS&SB said groundwater quality varies by location and parameters such as TDS, hardness, fluoride and nitrate may differ depending on geological

Houthi Group Warns International Airlines Against Operations in Saudi Airspace

The Houthi group has issued a warning to international airlines about operating in Saudi airspace due to escalating military tensions. Houthi Gro

Entire world praises Indian electoral system: Telangana BJP chief

Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) president N Ramchander Rao on Monday, October 5, said while the entire world lauds Indias democr

BJP Alleges 30,000 Illegal Voters In Maheshwaram

Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchander Rao alleged that nearly 30,000 Rohingyas and other illegal voters were identified in Maheshwaram during the SIR

Supreme Court to Hear Zubeen Garg Death Case Bail Plea in November

The Supreme Court has postponed the bail plea hearing for Shyamkanu Mahanta in the Zubeen Garg death case until November. Supreme Court to Hear Z

Amitabh Bachchan opens up about struggling to find time for sleep amid busy work schedule

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his sleep routine and how difficult it can be for him to get enough rest despite knowing its importance in

Monkeys Pose Serious Problems In Karimnagar

There are incidents of peoples deaths as they hurried to escape from monkeys: Reports

Indian Navy among most powerful in world: Rajnath Singh hails force, flags future challenges

The Defence Minister cautioned naval personnel about the challenges they may face in the future. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swamina

Chandapura sees hours-long traffic jam as weekend return rush peaks

Many people who had travelled towards Hosur on Friday night for the long weekend began returning to Bengaluru on Monday morning as offices and sc

How light, heavy carmakers' fuel-efficiency dispute came to an amicable end

Final CAFE-3 rules drop the special 909-kg concession but soften targets for lighter cars through a revised formula, while tightening norms for h

Bharat Bhushan | Corporates Hedging Political Bets Suggest Changing Mood

SP and Congress moves signal wider outreach to business amid political uncertainty

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces secure control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Houthis make advances in Taiz; UN says war has displaced 184,000

Debate Over Regional Restructuring in Pakistan Raises Concerns About Governance and Resources

Pakistans regional restructuring debate highlights governance failures and resource allocation issues, raising concerns among citizens and offici

Can States change ward boundaries during Census freeze? SC to hear plea

Rule 8(iv) of the Census Rules 1990 requires State governments to freeze the administrative boundaries of districts, tehsils, towns, etc. from th

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: German, U.S. scientists win for work on optogenetics

American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on October 5 for their dis

Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea

The cause of the fire was not given and authorities did not answer questions on whether a drone was involved

Sam Koshy Named Acting Telangana HC Chief

The Union law ministry notified the appointment on Monday: Reports

In 2009, Googles Eric Schmidt bought a ship; by 2022, it mapped 1.3m sq km of seafloor

In 2009, Eric and Wendy Schmidt took a significant step in marine conservation by acquiring a fisheries protection vessel, rebranding it as Falko

The Great Examination Comedy

by P. Mohan Chandran When The World Wants Skills, but Education Still Wants Memory Perhaps the time has come to stop asking students, What can yo

Reality check at Nagoya

India needs a more focused approach in sports

First international cargo leaves Assams Bogibeel for Dhaka since independence

The vessel will travel about 768 kilometres down National Waterway-2 on the Brahmaputra River in India to the Indo-Bangladesh border, then contin

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Highlights Livestock and Fisheries as Key to Boosting Farmers Income

CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes the importance of livestock and fisheries alongside agriculture to enhance farmers income during a local event in Neemu

2,371 MT of Fertiliser Worth 5.18 Crore Seized Across AP

Agriculture department officials seized 2,371 MT of fertilisers worth 5.18 crore across the state for alleged malpractices during the Kharif seas

Singapore Firm Plans 43,000-Cr Data Centre In Chhattisgarh

The proposals include a Rs. 41,750 crore, 100 MW hyperscale data Centre: Reports

Kataka City Gears Up for Festive Season as Dandiya Raas 2.0 Returns, Details

Festive preparations are underway in the historic Silver City of Kataka (Cuttack) as organizers announced the return of Dandiya Raas 2.0, schedul

Man booked for allegedly misusing NAD officials seal

The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Deputy General Manager of Naval Armament Depot

Djokovic Advances to China Open Final After Medvedevs Disqualification

Novak Djokovic reaches the China Open final following Daniil Medvedevs disqualification during their semi-final match. Djokovic Advances to China

No fire on Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana set; massive blaze at Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set and Hustle 5

A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set in Mumbai's Film City and spread to the Hustle 5 set. However, the fire was

Bengaluru metropolitan region to get integrated 10-15 year development plan: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said Bengaluru Metropolitan Region will get an integrated 10-15 year development plan covering transport, hous

Tension Grips Khallikote Unitary University Following Student Group Clash; 9 Detained

Tensions flared up at the Khallikote Unitary University campus shortly after the announcement of the student union elections, leading to a violen

Surge of Devotees at Bihars Gaya During Pitripaksha Festival

Over 4.5 lakh devotees visited Gaya during Pitripaksha, as authorities enhance safety and sanitation measures for the influx. Surge of Devotees a

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Tribal Students Arrests, Police Deny

Sapkal claimed that police personnel entered the party headquarters Tilak Bhavan in Dadar during the night and took some of the students into cus

TVK MLA causes a flutter, upset at Congress MP getting to light the lamp ahead of him at community baby shower ceremony in Tiruchi

Tiruverumbur MLA Navalpattu S. Viji was unhappy that Mr. Tilak was handed the candle ahead of him, after HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh, the District C

Most of rural agricultural workers landed in non-productive, informal urban jobs in 25 years: study

Study based on RBIs KLEMS data says agricultural labourers moved to non-productive sectors such as restaurants, construction and transport

Most of rural agricultural workers landed in non-productive, informal urban jobs in 25 years: study

Study based on RBIs KLEMS data says agricultural labourers moved to non-productive sectors such as restaurants, construction and transport

Gyanesh Kumar misled the country, must resign: D. Raja

The EC needs to provide answers on who changed Form 6, and who authorised the false claim with reference to the Supreme Court, CPI general secret

Anant To Stop Attacks, Wont Campaign For Neeraj

Mr Kumar, who is seeking a fourth term in the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, filed his nomination papers on Monday: Reports

Heritage Dept, JNAFAU Sign MoU For Conservation

Telanganas Heritage Department and JNAFAU sign an MoU to document, conserve and restore the states historical and cultural heritage.

Right To Vote At Great Peril: Ex-Supreme Court Judge Rohinton Nariman On Mass Voter Deletions

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed serious concerns over the Election Commission's functioning amid disenfranchis

Udupi mutt denies accommodation to woman, CPI(M) fires back

Udupi: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M)) Udupi district committee has criticised the alleged denial of overnight accommodation to

CEC Gyanesh Kumar is Indias Enemy No.1: Sanjay Raut

CEC Gyanesh Kumar is Indias Enemy No.1: Sanjay Raut

PPF at 7.1%, SCSS at 8.2%, NSC at 7.7%: Check Oct-Dec post office scheme rates

Latest small savings schemes interest rates: The Ministry of Finance decides the interest rates for all small savings schemes every quarter. For

Raju Kher recalls tough career phase after selling his house, says he expected Anupam Kher to help but he did not help me out; reveals how 2000 changed his life

Raju Kher faced a tough period around 2000, marked by financial problems that pushed him to sell his house. He looked to his brother, Anupam Kher

Beyond Trade: President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin to Boost Ties

President Droupadi Murmu hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, sealing key pacts on EFTA trade, technology, green tech, and m

4F crisis looms? Jaishankar warns of food, fuel, fertiliser & finance shock amid global conflicts

Gyanesh Kumar must resign and protect the Constitution: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Gyanesh Kumar must resign and protect the Constitution: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Letters to the Editor dated October 5, 2026

Congress 'elevates' Imran Masood: Muslim outreach or message to Akhilesh?

In Uttar Pradesh, Congress is setting the stage for the 2027 assembly elections amidst complicated alliance dynamics with the Samajwadi Party. Th