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Andhra CM alerts officials about the cyclone in Bay of Bengal

He called for completion of 36 priority irrigation as per schedule

24 Oct 2026 11:36 am
At least four killed, as two vehicles catch fire in ASR district

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

24 Oct 2026 11:25 am
Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Many farmworkers lack basic protection from extreme weather, including access to shade, rest breaks and drinking water, the report notes, adding that international labour standards are often ignored, while weak enforcement leaves workers exposed to dangerous conditions

24 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Repair maadi workshops on at Indian Institute of World Culture in Bengaluru

People can walk in any time between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. into the Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi

24 Oct 2026 11:20 am
HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA forces removed dozens of pipelines discreetly laid into the lake from several buildings at Guttala Begumpet area

24 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after 3 days of 'poor' quality

The AQI was recorded at 185 (moderate) at 9 a.m. on October 24, compared with the 24-hour average of 230 (poor) at 4 p.m. on October 23, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

24 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Musician Omar Zakhariah celebrates Pongumoodu, his neighbourhood in Thiruvananthapuram, in a funky rap

Pongumoodu is the first song from Omars debut EP, brought out in collaboration with rapper Anohnymouss

24 Oct 2026 11:15 am
In the crossfire: on India and the Saudi-Houthi conflict

India must adopt a pro-active position in the Saudi-Houthi conflict

24 Oct 2026 11:12 am
U.S. FDA issues four observations to Gland Pharma formulation facility near Hyderabad

The four Form 483 observations followed an unannounced inspection on current good manufacturing practice at the facility in Dundigal between October 12 and 23

24 Oct 2026 11:08 am
Star Wars Galactic Racers roguelike racing mechanics is not for all

Any racing game with a high-risk nitro booster called RamJet, is a game you need to play right now, and Star Wars Galactic Racer has plenty of it

24 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Haryana gangsters Himanshu Bhau, Neeraj Faridpuria detained in U.S.

Confirming the development, Haryana STF Inspector General Simardeep Singh told that both gangsters had been detained in Las Vegas

24 Oct 2026 11:03 am
Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate

The election outcome could see Latin America's largest country join a regional shift to the right championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, or remain a left-wing stronghold

24 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Kilitch Drugs to divest Ethiopian arm for $14 million

The divestment will enable capital reallocation towards higher-growth opportunities in India, debt repayment and expansion of core pharmaceutical business

24 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Kieron Pollard appointed as head coach for Mumbai Indians

Pollard replaces Mahela Jayawardene, whose two-season second stint ended with a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign for the team

24 Oct 2026 10:51 am
Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

Channel your grandmothers vintage Kanjeevarams, add a liquid-satin gown and invest in draped skirts. This year designers are embracing individuality, drama and the freedom to be comfortable at Deepavali parties

24 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Dragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a massive improvement over the original

Send your pawns that back-to-work notice because Dark Arisen, the new expansion of Dragon Dogma 2, has a new area to explore and a whole host of improvements in tow

24 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Are dating apps safe? Grindr, Tinder, Bumble and Hinge under scrutiny

Dating apps promise intimacy, but leaked photographs, sextortion and concerns over personal-data sharing reveal the risks of letting strangers into your digital life

24 Oct 2026 10:44 am
Ariel, Umbriel and the man who made them real

The discovery of Ariel and Umbriel two of Uranus many moons took place 175 years ago on October 24, 1851. It was an amateur astronomer, William Lassell, who discovered these two satellites and two more as well. A.S.Ganesh tells you how Lassell played his part in astronomy

24 Oct 2026 10:34 am
CBI arrests proclaimed offender in fodder scam case

The accused is being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the competent court for trial

24 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Bihar attracts 1,091 investment proposals worth 1.21 lakh crore in past one-and-a-half years

Compared with other states in India, where integrated manufacturing cities of this kind are being developed at 14 locations, Bihar is among the leading states working rapidly to implement this scheme on the ground, says Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh

24 Oct 2026 10:27 am
In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests

From harvesting lac on Palash trees to making laddus from Mahua flowers, tribal communities in Adilabad are finding ways to earn more from forest resources they have relied on for generations. Supported by the district administration, the initiatives are helping families diversify their livelihoods while creating opportunities for tribal women to run small enterprises in their villages

24 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Centre proposes stricter learners licence test, higher pass mark and expanded medical disclosures

The draft driving licence rules propose raising the learners test pass mark from 60% to 75%, requiring more medical disclosures and waiving fees for changes to a licence holders personal details.

24 Oct 2026 10:21 am
DRI seizes foreign currency worth 1.56 crore from two passengers at Hyderabad airport

The agency seized the entire foreign currency, comprising $1,64,200, MYR 3,773 and SGD 2

24 Oct 2026 10:21 am
A.P. local body polls: Minister Durgesh accuses former CM Jagan of trying to derail elections fearing defeat

Durgesh said the YSRCP had lost public confidence and was trying to prevent an electoral defeat through legal challenges

24 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Cyclone brewing as low pressure area forms in east-central, Southeast Bay of Bengal | Live

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) lists Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam and the Rayalaseema districts for rain

24 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Indonesia wildfires threaten worlds oldest cave paintings

Near the Maros-Pangkep cave, firefighters worked to put out fires as smoke drifted over the dramatic karst landscape that is a defining feature of the national park and UNESCO Global Geopark surrounding the cave

24 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Dayanidhi Maran flags concerns about proposed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2026; urges Centre for a review

Mr. Maran in his letter, urging the Centre to withdraw the proposed draft rules in their current form and undertake a comprehensive review in consultation with independent animal welfare experts, scientists, veterinarians, research institutions and civil society organisations

24 Oct 2026 8:54 am
How is Kerala planning to prevent child deaths linked to malnutrition and neglect? Explained

A State-wide vulnerability mapping will be held to identity children living in vulnerable conditions that pose a risk to their health, education, and safety. Once the vulnerable children are identified and their details collected, regular follow-ups will be held

24 Oct 2026 8:43 am
France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests

Protests by high school students over learning conditions sparked a movement that has since spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over the rising cost of living

24 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Signs point to renewed major U.S. military operations against Iran

Neither the U.S. nor Iran has engaged in major attacks on land-based targets since early September, but that may soon change

24 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? Explained

The ITBP was formed on October 24, 1962 after the Indo-China war

24 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Odisha moves Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh over rural poll notice in Kotia area

While all the 28 villages under Kotia Gram Panchayat remain in Odisha territory, Andhra Pradesh has been claiming its rights over 21 villages. Odisha challenged this in the Supreme Court in 1968 and the court asked both States to maintain the status quo in 2006

24 Oct 2026 7:34 am
Local humanitarian ceasefire with Russia will start on October 27, says negotiator

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators reached a deal to provide humanitarian assistance in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, in the war-divided region of Kherson in southern Ukraine

24 Oct 2026 7:21 am
Gajab Raat movie review: Manoj Bajpayee lights up a night to remember

With an electric ensemble and a gripping plot, director Ritesh Shah turns a routine police investigation into a breathless arena of institutional warfare

24 Oct 2026 7:21 am