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Delays in resolving land-related issues will not be tolerated: Ponguleti

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Proposed insurance distributions norms: IRDAI Chief says I am in the listening mode

IRDAI has extended the deadline to submit feedback on its proposed distribution reforms to October 31, 2026,from the earlier October 25, 2026

Tourist spots reopen in the Nilgiris as rain subsides

Bharath urges Kurnool voters to back NDA for continued development

Industries Minister says issues that had remained unresolved for decades were addressed, and measures were being undertaken to alleviate traffic

Kadambrayar River pollution: PCB seeks action-taken report from Thrikkakara municipality

The agency had issued a notice to the civic body under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, seeking details of

Andhra Pradesh wins national awards for tourism initiatives

Minister Kandula Durgesh receives Excellence in Tourism Leadership award at 69th Indian Travel Congress in Kolkata

MLC seeks bus shelters for university students

Writes to RDPR Minister, seeks priority for Bedarapur and Venkataiahna Chathra

Healthy diet unaffordable for 36% of Indians in 2025, says KPMG report

The report says nearly 520.1 million people could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, highlighting gaps in nutrition security despite food product

Dharwad has 13.78 lakh voters with a net increase of 24,070 after SIR

Women voters outnumber men in the district with seven Assembly constituencies, according to the final electoral roll

Cipla Q2 net profit falls 35% to 878 cr as US business weighs on sales

Cipla's consolidated revenue declined 2.4% to Rs 7,404 crore in Q2 FY27 as its North America and API businesses weakened, while India revenue gre

Thrissur MLA seeks urgent action to ease shortage of captive elephants in Keralam

Rajan J. Pallan calls for streamlined, time-bound clearances to bring elephants from other States while ensuring animal welfare and safety

Sweet shops gear up for Deepavali buyers

Cruel jail conditions caused dozens of Nigerian miners to suffocate: probe

Screams for help and banging the door yielded no response from guards on duty, according to survivors

Consumer body in Coimbatore seeks stronger safeguards for digital transactions

Watch: Serbia protesters storm pro-Vucic TV newsroom, capture editor

Live footage from Informer TV showed around 30 protesters entering the newsroom and gathering around Vucicevic. Some shouted, This is how it is i

GST relief not enough to make health insurance affordable, say experts

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026: Experts said GST relief has eased premiums, but high medical costs, underinsurance, and a trust defic

Omar cabinet expansion ends speculation, sparks discontent

With the latest expansion, the Council of Ministers now has nine members, including the Chief Minister.

Tata Capital Q2FY27 results: Net profit surges 51% to 1,660 crore

Tata Capital on Tuesday reported a 51 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,660 crore for the September quarter of FY27. The company

Seven MEMU passenger trains cancelled in Guntur region due to cyclone Arnab

SRMIST students showcase semiconductor innovation from research to industry projects

Works involve power semiconductor devices for railway applications and secure RISC-V processor research

Rooftop solar vendors in Coimbatore urge Energy Minister to simplify procedures to boost installations

Tell Modi to sack Gyanesh Kumar: Rahul Gandhi responds to traders on rally

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Delhi traders to tell PM Narendra Modi to sack Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, promising that prote

Life insurers seek longer glide path to proposed distribution reforms

Industry leaders back customer-centric changes but flag impact of commission caps, expense limits, and uniform implementation timelines

Voters in Israel Seek Peace and Democracy in 26th Knesset Elections

In the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli voters express hope for peace and confidence in democracy amid significant political changes. Voters in Is

Netanyahus rival Eisenkot urges voters to unseat worst govt in Israeli history

I call on all citizens of Israel to go vote, not to buckle under the heat or the disruptions, to stick to the mission: to replace tonight the wor

From maize to coffee, El Nino likely to affect various crops across the world

The ongoing weather even is likely to raise risk of droughts, which increased by 11-12 pp in the past, say experts

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi's KVR Murty

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Sebi's KVR Murty says the regulator is considering whether more guardrails are needed for derivatives trading, par

Aavin Hikes Prices of Ghee, Butter, and Milk By-Products Across TN

The revised rates for a total of 67 Aavin products were set to come into effect across the state starting October 28

Guntur Collector directs officials to safeguard election materials

Inspecting the strong room and election material distribution centre, Saikanth Varma stresses the need for smooth vehicle movement at the recepti

Nobel committee says Venezuela needs democratic change despite Maria Machados return

The Norwegian committee awards the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, and last year gave the nod to Maria Machado for her work promoting democratic r

Nobel committee says Venezuela needs democratic change despite Maria Machados return

The Norwegian committee awards the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, and last year gave the nod to Maria Machado for her work promoting democratic r

AI Will Shift Focus From Spectacle to Storytelling: Rajiv Chilaka

Chilaka, founder of Green Gold Animations and the creator of Chhota Bheem, joins DC Conversations to talk about his journey from software enginee

Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL's Petro Resid Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PRFCCU) project at its Mumbai refinery

Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL's Petro Resid Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (PRFCCU) project at its Mumbai refinery

Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Battle Crown, Shining Dwan and Pledge shine

Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Battle Crown, Shining Dwan and Pledge shine

CM Vijay to chair T.N. Cabinet meeting on October 29

Several key policy decisions are expected to be taken

India must make its defence chips end-to-end, say scientists

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, V.K. Saraswat, A. Sivathanu Pillai and Deleep Nair warn that imported chips leave network-centric weapons vuln

India must make its defence chips end-to-end, say scientists

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, V.K. Saraswat, A. Sivathanu Pillai and Deleep Nair warn that imported chips leave network-centric weapons vuln

SIFs vs PMS: Experts explain who should invest and who should stay away

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Experts explained how specialised investment options differ and why investors should build a core po

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's wedding invitation is anything but ordinary; video goes viral

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran are all set to tie the knot in November. Fans are curious about each a

Filmmaker who made an entire movie alone, played 500 characters

Imagine making an entire movie without a film crew, acting in multiple roles, handling the camera, editing scenes and creating visual effects you

Top news of the day: India invites Pakistan Minister for SCO Dialogue, first since 2023; Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a divisive religious war song, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Top news of the day: India invites Pakistan Minister for SCO Dialogue, first since 2023; Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a divisive religious war song, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Akasa Air to shift Mumbai-Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: Akasa Air and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Monday announced a phased transition of the domestic carriers Mumbai-Jeddah operations

EC orders transfer of some categories of officers linked to polls in five states

The Election Commission has directed the transfer of certain election-related officers in five states. This decision is part of ensuring fair pla

El Nino ramping up into a very strong' weather event as index surges to 18-year high

Nino3.4 index highest since 2008 as of October 25, while a positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is underway, says Australian Met body

India has engineers, but needs more chip-ready ones

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, industry and government agree the shortage is of industry-ready talent and exposure, and that success should b

India has engineers, but needs more chip-ready ones

At The Hindu Semiconductor Summit, industry and government agree the shortage is of industry-ready talent and exposure, and that success should b

India Must Boost Scientific Infrastructure for Global Research, Says Nobel Laureate Joachim Frank

Nobel laureate Joachim Frank emphasizes the need for India to enhance its scientific infrastructure to lead in global research. India Must Boost

Bengaluru: Ashoka flags Rs 112.99-cr lapse in garbage tender

Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has called for a Lokayukta investigation into alleged irregularities in the Greater Bengaluru

India Committed to Global Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction: Dr P.K. Mishra

Prime Ministers Principal Secretary, Dr P.K. Mishra, has strongly advocated for a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach toward disaster risk

'Baap re baap': From movies to politics, the 'baap' hold on many a discourse

Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks in Patna about PM Modi invoked the culturally significant term 'baap'. This term has historical roots in Hind

Possible Neolithic age grinding grooves found in Salem

Tobacco use disparities persist despite declining consumption in India, US: Study

The analysis found that while tobacco products differed between the two countries, social and geographical inequalities remained common challenge

Microsoft Offers Buyouts To Around 60,000 Employees Across India, US, UK

Microsoft has opened a time-limited voluntary exit programme for eligible employees as it reshapes its workforce amid heavy AI investment.

NCPAs Connections India Brings Young Theatre-Makers to the Stage in Bengaluru

The festival features contemporary plays that explore themes such as friendship, identity, grief, climate change, social inequality and the choic

One dead, four others missing in Gabon oil rig disaster

Rescuers were still searching for four other people lost in the disaster, which struck as the Prospector 5 platform off the coast of Mayumba in t

A little bit of Britain in Hyderabad: Visit this Nanakramguda spot

While Hyderabads culinary landscape has exploded in recent years with third-wave coffee shops, artisanal bakeries, and modern European bistros, t

California court upholds order to remove 19 trees after $78,500 settlement

In a protracted legal battle between neighboring homeowners in California, the Fourth District Court has decided that the invasive roots of 19 fi

BRICS Forum condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses concern on West Asia crisis

The Forum stated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved

Lula killed the Donroe Doctrine

The Brazil election results have laid bare the contradictions in the US Shield of the Americas strategy

India climate-tech funding may reach USD 1.9 billion in 2026 as growth capital expands: Report

India's climate-tech and deep-tech sectors could see fresh investment opportunities in 2027 as domestic growth funds expand, government-backed fi

Rs 3.93 Cr Cyber Heist Busted: Delhi Police Arrest 7 Across Rajasthan

In a major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud network, arresting seven indiv

Meeting of MLAs, Speaker to chalk out MC Road development plan, says Keralam Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer

Basheer says that at least 100 hectares of private land will have to be acquired for the road development, for which 5,000 crore will have to be

UK watchdog says Reform's Tice breached parliament rules over Israel trip declaration

Reform UK deputy

Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include the country itself. He also mentioned th

91Springboard to add 8,000 seats across 3.6 lakh sq ft in five new hubs

The workspace provider is expanding across Chennai, MMR and NCR, with plans to strengthen its presence in key markets before accelerating its ent

Construction of barrage across the Cauvery at Nanjai Pugalur will be completed by December

U.P. Cabinet clears 1,947-cr textile park project, seven water-sewerage schemes in Lucknow, Varanasi

It also cleared expenditure proposals for seven drinking water and sewerage projects across Lucknow and Varanasi

Karnataka voter count drop by one crore after SIR; women outnumber men

The earlier roll contained 5.54 crore names, and the ECI enumerators have found about 99.32 lakh voters to be in the ASDD category meaning they a

BP Singh, Creator of CID, Aahat, Dies at 77; Industry Pays Tribute

Veteran director-producer and FTII alumnus leaves behind a lasting legacy in Indian crime and horror television.

Train Delays Alert: Rolling Block Hits Bihar-Tatanagar Route, Buxar Express

PM Modi inaugurates Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

HCLTech expands Climate Action Grant to 24 countries, to give $1.25 million to four NPOs

The company launched the HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas in 2023 to support locally relevant solutions to pressing climate and e

Saudi Arabia offered USD 1 bn to Houthis to stop attacks: Report

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Iran to allegedly broker a deal with the Iranian-backed Houthis by offering USD 1 billion

HC asks ex-finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in podcast

Delhi High Court issued a directive to Subhash Garg to mute certain derogatory remarks made during a podcast. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey filed a defa

India to criminalise doping supply chains to boost bid to host Olympics

India has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of offenders for three consecutive years, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing the

Who is People's Sexiest Man Alive 2026? How People magazine chooses its winner, the criteria it considers and what goes into the selection process

Who is the sexiest man alive in 2026? Noah Wyle has been named People magazines Sexiest Man Alive 2026, but how does the magazine choose its winn

India Invites Pakistan Culture Minister To First SCO Civilisational Dialogue In Delhi: Report

Agri GNPA Likely To Touch Rs 2 Lakh Cr By March 2028

The GNPA ratio of agriculture loans at scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) stood at 5.11% in June 2026, the highest among major sectors. Agricultur

India must build semiconductor capabilities beyond chip design, says DG of Semiconductor Laboratory

Kamaljeet Singh flags foreign dependence on critical inputs; calls for stronger R&D, manufacturing infrastructure and specialised skills

India must build semiconductor capabilities beyond chip design, says DG of Semiconductor Laboratory

Kamaljeet Singh flags foreign dependence on critical inputs; calls for stronger R&D, manufacturing infrastructure and specialised skills

9 Jail Personnel Suspended After 17 Inmates Escape Tamil Nadu Jail; 13 Arrested Using Drone Surveillance

Nine prison personnel have been suspended after 17 inmates escaped from Tamil Nadus Theni sub-jail, prompting a multi-district search operation,

Merck drug extends survival in endometrial cancer trial, wins U.S. priority review

The drug delivers a cancer-killing payload to cells that carry a protein common in endometrial tumours

Merck drug extends survival in endometrial cancer trial, wins U.S. priority review

The drug delivers a cancer-killing payload to cells that carry a protein common in endometrial tumours

Iran says oil tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of entering a prohibited

Telangana NSUI leader Bhargav Deshpande joins BRS

Hyderabad: Former National Students Union of India (NSUI) president Bhargav Deshpande joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Hyderabad on Oct

US accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports; domestic refining to hit 300 MMTPA by 2030, says Hardeep Singh Puri

India secures nearly 67 per cent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States and is quickly diversifying its procurement