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Fire guts timber depot, huts in Kukatpally; two people injured

Hyderabad:A timber depot and several huts were gutted after a fire broke out at Harijan Seva Sangham Colony, near the Sitarama temple in Kukatpal

Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode

While no casualties have been reported, the fire caused extensive damage to machinery and stored packing materials

Pakistan refused to accept Kargil war soldiers

United Nations: India slammed Pakistan at the UN, reminding the country that it did not even accept the bodies of its own soldiers killed in comb

Beerappa Colony residents await road repairs for three years

Badangpet: Residents of Beerappa Colony in Badangpet have been facing severe inconvenience for nearly three years due to the poor condition of ro

Kumaraswamy accuses K'taka govt of taking 'sting Op' lightly, warns against helping accused get bail

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister

Nikitin Dheer on his first award for Akaal: I wish my dad could have been here

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor Nikitin Dheer has dedicated his first award for his Punjabi film debut Akaal to his late father, Panka

Video: Singer Talat Aziz shares glimpse of fire-ravaged home

Mumbai: Singer Talat Aziz has shared photographs of the devastation caused by a fire that engulfed his home, destroying treasured belongings, art

IndiGo extends Riyadh flight cancellations till October 31

Indias low-cost airline, IndiGo, has extended the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh until October 31, 2026, while services to and from J

UFERWAS Urges Jayesh Ranjan to Improve Civic Infra

The key issues that were highlighted include strengthening Ward committees under the CURE Act for grassroots governance and citizen participation

Swiggy shares crash 17 pc, hit 52-week low after Q2 earnings

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Shares of Swiggy tumbled 17 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week low on Friday after the company reported a co

Modi Urges Unity, Self-Reliance for Viksit Bharat 2047

Inaugurating the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan, the Prime Minister urges collective efforts to tackle emerging social challenges and pr

BJP MLA Payal Shankar Calls Congress Cockroaches, Accuses Party of Misleading People

Shankar further questioned the Congress party's political standing and alleged that it was attempting to mislead people while avoiding accountabi

SK Hynix puts US IPO of chip unit Solidigm on hold after Seoul authorities raise concerns

SK Hynix on Friday put on hold a planned US listing for its Solidigm chip unit due to market volatility

Pakistan forces face allegations of abuse, cash seizure during Nushki operation

Residents of Nushki district in Balochistan have accused Pakistan

Prabhas Returns As Bhairava, Kalki 2 BTS Video Unveiled

Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the much-awaited sequel has begun shooting.

Prime Minister Modi Launches Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, Celebrates Youth Involvement

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, highlighting youth contributions and Indias cultural heritage. Prime Minister Modi L

Drought in Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot questions government, Kirodi Lal Meena responds

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 23 (IANS) Rajasthan is facing a rainfall deficit this year, with several districts experiencing drought-like condition

India has recovered over 650 stolen ancient statues in 12 years: PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues

Karnataka ready to deepen ties with Poland in AI, aerospace and pharmaceuticals: CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said the state was ready to strengthen business and technological cooperation with Poland in are

Prabhas, Prashanth Neel Set For Salaar 2

Prashanth Neel extended birthday wishes to Prabhas, bringing the two back into the spotlight.

ILO Launches WhatsApp AI Adviser to Give Entrepreneurs Instant Business Support

Entrepreneurs often face important business decisions without having easy access to expert advice. Questions about pricing, customer acquisition,

Austria expels four Russian diplomats based in Vienna

Austria's foreign ministry said on Friday it is expelling four Vienna-based Russian diplomats over activities incompatible with their diplomatic

PEHLA PYAAR DOOSRI BAAR is a breezy romantic entertainer Movie Review: PEHLA PYAAR DOOSRI BAAR is a breezy romantic entertainer

Star Cast: Sparsh Walia, Kunal Vaid, Sargun Kaur Luthra, Alisha Chopra, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber Director: Anuj Saini Pehla Pyaar Doosri Ba

TU HAI MERI KIRAN offers an intriguing premise and engaging twists, but a convoluted second half and unresolved questions weaken its impact Movie Review: TU HAI MERI KIRAN stands out

Star Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal Director: Karan Rawal Tu Hai Meri Kiran Movie Review Synopsis: TU HAI MERI KIRAN is the story of a stalke

Multiple SpiceJet flights delayed at Bengaluru airport, passengers face hours of waiting

Three domestic services connecting Bengaluru with Kolkata and Mumbai were affected, with delays extending into the early hours of the following d

All 14 Indians in yacht incident off Yemen coast reported safe, embassy says

All 14 Indian nationals on a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast are reported safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday.

Ali Praises Telugu Talent, Criticizes Bollywood Divas

Alis remarks have once again brought the spotlight on opportunities for local talent and the industry's preference for actresses from outside the

PM Modi reiterates call for unity against divisive forces; emphasises self-reliance, Viksit Bharat by 2047

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for unity against divisive forces, saying that new challeng

Ladakh civil society body accuses Sonam Wangchuk of hijacking talks agenda

Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 22 (IANS) The Civil Society Forum of Ladakh has accused activist Sonam Wangchuk of hijacking the original agenda of land,

NIFTY IT trims intraday gains; TCS bucks trend as sector logs sharp monthly recovery

TCS led the pack with a gain of 1.16% to 2,536, while Infosys added 0.21% to 1,155 and HCL Tech was nearly flat

Trom Industries Wins Rs. 4.81 Crore Solar Rooftop Order from GEDA

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 22: Trom Industries Limited (NSE: TROM | INE0SYV01018), a solar EPC and clean energy solutions company, ha

Russian strikes cut power to over 500,000 in Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia attacked energy facilities in six Ukrainian regions overnight on Friday, knocking out power for more than 500,000 people, Deputy Energy Mi

President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari temple in Chhattisgarhs Jagdalpur

She was accompanied by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

What to know about weapons and tactics blamed for injuring French protesters

Officers appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed during last weekend's protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Authorit

STOXX 600 extends fall as Kering slumps, oil climbs

European stocks edged lower on Friday as

Telangana Forest Beat Officer who died in line of duty selected for national award

Banoth Naveen went chasing suspected poachers through a reserve forest when he came in contact with a live wire

Madhur Bhandarkar to make film on Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee, titled

National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is set to bring the life and legacy of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee to the big screen with his ne

Piyush Goyal Warns Europe of Economic Risks from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Piyush Goyal cautions European nations that new tariffs may harm their economies and emphasizes the need for strong trade partnerships. Piyush Go

BrahMos-NG prototype due by 2027-28; 1,500-km missile still a concept, says company chief

BrahMos Aerospace expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG missile by 2027 or 2028, its Chief Executive Officer a

Kenya Red Cross rushes aid to Ethiopians who crossed border fleeing violence

The Kenya Red Cross said

Para Asian Games: Nitesh, Thulasimathi win silver in badminton mixed doubles SL3-SU5

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 23 (IANS) India's Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched silver in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the

European carbon prices could hit 100 this winter as Iran war drives up gas costs

An energy supply shock has pushed oil and European gas prices higher, changing fuel economics and reshaping the regions carbon market outlook.

HDFC Bank shares hover 52-week low ahead of CEO handover on Monday

Despite the recent setbacks, HDFC Bank stocks near-term focus now shifts as the new chief executive, Anup Bagchi succeeds Sashidhar Jagdishan on

Soccer-Asian confederation boss backs Infantino's reelection bid

Asian Football Confederation head Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa endorsed Gianni Infantino's bid for reelection

DeepSeek, MiniMax Win Approval for Global Use, State Media Says

Much of Chinese AI will remain free for export, according to a post published by Yuyuantantian, a social account affiliated with state broadcaste

PLFI zonal commander, three associates arrested with arms in Jharkhand's Gumla

Digital Desk | Gumla (Jharkhand), Oct 23 (IANS) A zonal commander of the banned extremist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and th

India's Private Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High In October As Export Orders Surge

Private sector growth in India hits 4-month high in October, but hiring slows

The private sector business activity in the country expanded at its fastest pace since June in October, supported by stronger new orders across m

Hyderabad officials inspect civic works in Madhapur Circle

Hyderabad: The Kukatpally Zonal Commissioner has directed officials to promptly fix deficiencies in ongoing civic works across Madhapur Circle, a

Driving licence rules may change: New colours, tougher tests proposed

The draft rules propose a higher pass mark for learner drivers, fee waivers for select online services and changes to licence formats, documentat

Sara Afreen Khan Defends Kazi Tauqeer Amid Controversy on Bigg Boss 20

Sara Afreen Khan speaks out in support of Kazi Tauqeer, criticizing the ongoing attacks against him on Bigg Boss 20. Sara Afreen Khan Defends Kaz

GRAPHIC-Take Five: AI trade meets the Fed

An eye-catching week is in store as rate-setters at the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan announce policy decisions, while

Data breach: SBI says it individually informed all affected customers

SBI had come under criticism for not informing affected customers though it cared to intimate the incident to stock exchanges

India, Italy discuss institutionalising naval engagements, deepening operational cooperation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held a meeting with the Italian Navy's Chief of Staff Ad

'US Never Apologised': Iran Diplomat On Primary School Bombing

The Trump administration has yet to directly accept responsibility or release the findings of a Pentagon investigation into the school bombing.

Dont let Tata lose its soul: Six Parsi organisations write a letter, raising concerns around Tata Sons' listing

Six Parsi organisations have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning that a Tata Sons stock market listing could undermine the Tata Grou

Kolkata stampede: 2 held over 'pandal collapsing' announcements

Police in Kolkata have arrested two more individuals, Sanjib Raha and Kushal Majumdar, in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stamped

Gurgaon electricity cut today: Check power outage areas, timings and other latest updates about strike

Gurugram electricity cut updates: Gurgaon power cuts continue amid a three-day strike by Haryana electricity employees over a private electricity

IDB Approves $128.5 Million Package to Boost Water Security and Climate Resilience in Ecuador

Access to safe water and reliable sanitation services remains a major priority for many communities across Ecuador, particularly in regions facin

Kering shares drop 11% as Gucci sales slide

Shares in Gucci-owner Kering dropped 10% on Friday after the group reported further sales declines, but said it would stick with CEO Luca de Meo'

Inadequate sleep increases the risk of fatty liver disease

With every one-hour decrease in sleep time from the recommended seven-eight hours, the risk of fat deposition in the liver increased by 24%

EXCLUSIVE-Russian diesel heads to US after Putin-Trump deal, data shows

A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian

'They cheated us': Trump says he has right to run for 3rd term despite constitutional restrictions

Raj Panchayat polls: 8.5 million voters to elect 3,314 sarpanchs, 28,682 ward panchs tomorrow; two Ballots per voter

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 23 (IANS) Voting for Sarpanch and Ward Panch posts in the first phase of Rajasthans Panchayat elections will be held o

Injury Blow for India: Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of 2nd T20I Against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan is ruled out of India's 2nd T20I against New Zealand due to an adductor strain.

Sunil Jakhar Protests Against AAP Government with Victims Family in Punjab Assembly

Sunil Jakhar leads a protest in Punjab Assembly, demanding justice for a shooting victims family and criticizing the AAP government. Sunil Jakhar

Krishna Express Halted After Smoke Emanates from Coach Near Tirupati

According to reports, the train, which was travelling from Tirupati to Adilabad, began emitting smoke near the station.

Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown

Immigrants convicted of illegally voting in the United States face up to a year in prison. Those convicted of lying on applications to become Ame

Three Sri Lankan Nationals, Tamil Nadu Woman Detained Near Indo-Nepal Border in UP

Although they had passports, the visas of the three Sri Lankan nationals had expired around three months ago, police officials said

Online masculinity content offers self-help but fuels misogyny, young men say

Interviews with 142 young men reveal conflicting views on online influencers, with useful self-help advice often intertwined with harmful message

Fourth Partner Energy secures 750 cr Tata Capital financing for Maharashtra project

The project comprises 300 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind power and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity

Cong wants to remind Delhi of 1984 anarchy: Sudhanshu Trivedi on Oppns November 1 protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, accusing the party of attempting

Kalki 2898 AD 2 makers greet Prabhas on birthday with special BTS video

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 23 (IANS) The makers of director Nag Ashwin's eagerly awaited magnum opus 'Kalki 2898 AD 2' on Friday marked the bi

Elderly Man Hacked to Death in Nabarangpur; Accused Arrested

A 60-year-old man was brutally hacked to death with an axe while cleaning his backyard in Kadamguda village, under the Sirsi Gram Panchayat of Pa

The Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer : Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova and Robert Aramayo Starrer The Rings of Power Season 3 Official Trailer

The Rings of Power Season 3: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'The Rings of Power Season 3' starring Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz

Trump's NOBEL Frustration Meets BIZARRE Award, Internet Draws SAVAGE Hitler, North Korea Comparison

Donald Trumps latest award moment is raising eyebrows after an Iowa Republican candidate presented the US president with a bizarre Man of the Cen

Major Gaurav Arya: India Must Act Fast on Su-57 and Fighter Jet Shortage

In this episode of Soldier's Eye, Major Gaurav Arya explains why India cannot afford to delay decisions on its fighter jet requirements. He discu

F-35 vs Su-57: Which Fighter Jet Should India Buy? | Major Gaurav Arya

In this episode of Soldier's Eye, Major Gaurav Arya discusses whether India should acquire the American F-35 or the Russian Su-57 to address its

F-35 or Su-57? Major Gaurav Arya on India's Fighter Jet Crisis | Soldier's Eye

In this episode of Soldier's Eye, Major Gaurav Arya discusses India's race for fifth-generation fighter jets, the controversy over restricted acc

Saudi Arabia issues alerts in four areas, intercepts missile

Saudi Arabias National Early Warning Platform issued alerts over potential danger in Riyadh, Khamis Mushait, Abha and Najran early on Friday, Oct

Smacking children: Study finds no consensus on when parents should face assault charges

Researchers found that public views on parental physical punishment vary with the severity of force, raising questions about Australias disciplin

Lost mettle! VAML, Vedanta, Nalco sink up to 6% as metal index drops 3%

The latest decline has dragged the Nifty Metal index down around 6.3 per cent over the past four trading sessions, compared with a 3 per cent fal

Silver price drops to 1.95 lakh/kg in futures trade

Analysts say a sell-off by participants mainly weighed on silver prices

Unusual names, details crop up in electoral roll for MLC polls in U.P.; ECI cites software error

The discrepancies were found in the Allahabad-Jhansi graduates' constituency ahead of polling for 11 MLC seats

Gurugram hit by power cuts, water shortage: What's leading to this?

Strike called by the employees of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has resulted in widespread outages across Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh an

BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi Critiques Rahul Gandhi as a Failed Product of Indian Politics

Sudhanshu Trivedi criticizes Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a failed product of Indian politics during a recent press conference. BJPs Sudhanshu Triv

Cybercrime Crackdown: 4 Held, 320-SIM Slots Seized in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Karnataka Polices Cyber Command has arrested four people for their alleged involvement in a cybercrime network operating from two apar

BSE Limited invites applications for Managing Director and CEO post

BSE seeks candidates with a strong understanding of capital markets, technology and digital transformation, along with experience in managing div

'Problem was caused by you': In Berlin, Piyush Goyal lambasts Europe over carbon emissions, climate crisis

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal blamed the European nations for the climate crisis, accusing them of contributing disproportion

Ayushmann Khurranas Chandigarh bungalow is a green retreat with badminton court & cosy interiors; Udta Teer actors home has everything for a peaceful getaway

Ayushmann Khurrana Chandigarh bungalow: With Udta Teer now in theatres, take a look inside Ayushmann Khurranas Chandigarh bungalow and Mumbai hom