Officials to Use Drones in Cyclone-Affected Areas, CM Issues Instructions

CM directs officials to monitor marooned areas, alert low-lying regions, and aid farmers via reporting app

Unsafe Water Fuels Antibiotic Resistance In Tribes: Study

Water quality appears to play a central role in shaping antibiotic resistance in these populations, said Prof. Hampapathalu Adimurthy Nagarajaram

Telangana Eyes Rs 200-Crore per Acre Deal for Raidurg Land

Following this auction, the corporation is preparing to put another 10 acres on the block. Of the 470 acres it originally owned in Raidurg, aroun

Chhath ghats to election grounds: NDA, INDIA Bloc go all out in Bihar

As the festive spirit of Chhath Puja fades, the race for the Bihar Assembly polls heats up. The ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan are

5,251 posts vacant in J&K Health Deptt

969 posts referred to JKPSC, JKSSB in two years Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday revealed that more than 5,200 posts

US Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

US Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that military members will be paid this week, providing some relief amidst a turbulent government shutdo

J&K cannot appoint Lokayukta due to its UT status: CM

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Union territory cannot appoint a Lokayukta as only states have the powers to establish

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Millions could miss SNAP payments, federal paychecks after shutdown vote collapses in Congress

Government shutdown senate vote: A federal government shutdown is threatening SNAP benefits, with House Speaker Mike Johnson warning that conting

All drug de-addiction centres functional: Itoo

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said all drug de-addiction centres were fully functional across the Union territory and con

Rain exposes bad condition of roads in Chennai

Motorists complain they have a tough time navigating both arterial and interior roads due to the damage caused by the steady showers. They say dr

Protests in Katra against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Jammu Tawi: Scores of protesters took to the streets in Jammu and Kashmirs Katra town on Tuesday against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway plan,

Panel to review Delhi's settlements, pooling, land use

A dedicated parliamentary committee is delving into the pressing land issues in Delhi. Among the highlighted concerns are the legalising of infor

Bihar polls: A year after Dalit-on-Dalit clash, old hierarchies shift

In Bihar's Nawada district, the interplay of caste affiliations and land disputes is casting a long shadow over the upcoming elections. Recently,

Govt. lab technicians stage demonstration

Cyclone Montha: water being released from twin reservoirs

Cyclone Montha makes landfall; Andhra, Odisha bear the brunt

Cyclone Montha unleashed its wrath on Andhra Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction that hampered everyday life. The adjacent state of Odisha wa

Is Battlefield 6 battle royale free? Here's how to download

Battlefield 6s long-anticipated battle royale mode, RedSec, is finally launching on October 28, introducing along with the games first season. Th

Telangana To Develop Nelakondapalli As Ancient Buddhist Site

Archaeological evidence indicates that Nelakondapalli flourished as a Buddhist township and monastic complex until the 6th century CE, after whic

Omar Abdullah rejects PDPs land rights bill; BJP calls it a check on land jihad

The BJP lauded Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for rejecting the PDP's land grants bill, calling it a plot for land jihad and demographic change. PD

Pakistan, Bangladesh revive economic talks after 20 years

Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed their economic dialogue after a twenty-year gap. A Joint Economic Commission meeting took place in Dhaka, si

Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion

The future of immigration policy is linked to a willingness to confront the dark past and the brutal realities of the present

CM Draws Line Against Land Mafia; Asserts Govt Wont Legalize Illegality

Rejects Land Regularization Bill in Assembly; Invites People to Kashmir Marathon 2.0 to Boost Tourism ByNorthlines Reporter Srinagar, Oct 28: Chi

Gaza Ceasefire Tested As Israel and Hamas Exchange Fire and Blame

Israel says Hamas violated truce by returning partial remains of hostage

Capital spending slows; Liabilities Rs 6500 Cr, Revenue Rs 10,984 Cr

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday revealed that capital expenditure in the first two quarters of the on-going financial

Govt Data reveals imbalance in category certificates

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday disclosed a significant regional imbalance in the issuance of category certificates

Only a third of nations submit climate targets; Big GHG emitters such as China, EU, India yet to give 2035 goals

Global climate targets for 2035 are lagging. Only a fraction of nations have submitted their plans. Major emitters like China, the EU, and India

Bihar polls: A job per family in Tejashwi's 'Pran' manifesto

The Mahagathbandhan alliance has rolled out its manifesto, strategically targeting the younger generations and women voters in Bihar. Central to

Relief, rehabilitation: On Indias east coast and cyclones

Indias east coast invariably bears the brunt of cyclones

Uproar in J&K Assembly after Speaker rejects motion on disaster losses

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on Tuesday after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an ad

India seeks US sanctions waiver extension for Iran's Chabahar Port

India is making strides to secure an extension for the US sanctions waiver concerning Iran's Chabahar Port, a pivotal gateway for its trade with

West Bengal SIR: EC promises 100% fair voters list, no genuine voter to be left out

West Bengal is preparing a voter list that will be completely fair. A new rule allows family members to sign enumeration forms if the voter is ab

Is Donald Trump hiding something from his MRI scan report? Speculation rise over his health

Donald Trump's recent medical exam results have sparked renewed questions about his health. The White House has not revealed when he last underwe

A quip that stings but also inspires

Economics Laureate Joel Mokyrs line, that economic historians dont win Nobel Prizes, captures a professional unease

Midhani Gets Nod for Aero Alloy Production

The certification, issued by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC), covers a range of nickel-based superalloys, titan

15-Year-Old Kidnapped By 4 Men, Gang-Raped In Car In Faridabad

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by four youths in their car here, police said on Tuesday.

EC faces tight timelines on Assam voter rolls and phase-III SIR amid NRC uncertainty

The Election Commission has announced electoral roll revisions across India. However, Assam's polls by May 2026 present a unique challenge due to

BBC confirms Doctor Who returning for a Christmas 2026 special

The BBC has announced that Doctor Who will make its grand come back for Christmas 2026 with a brand-new special crafted by Russell T Davies. Afte

Caught between NRC logjam and elections: Separate citizenship rules stall Assams SIR

Assam's separate citizenship provisions have led to an incomplete National Register of Citizens (NRC), causing the state to be excluded from the

AP Inks 150 Crore MoU With Centre for Inland Waterways Project

The agreement was formalised during India Maritime Week (IMW)-2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, organised by the Union Ministry of Por

Chengalpattu district administration retrieves land by sealing hotel premises in Alandur

'Spy' With Links To Foreign Scientist Arrested, Had Travelled To Pak: Report

The Delhi Police has arrested a 59-year-old man for his alleged involvement in espionage activities, including links with a foreign-based nuclear

Tough Truths: Bill Gates Says Climate Change Won't End Civilisation

Climate change will not lead to humanity's demise, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said in a long memo in which he argued that tackling

Bike-taxi driver arrested for raping woman passenger

The survivor had booked a bike-taxito go to Pallikaranai and asked the driver to drop her back home, to which the driver agreed; however, the dri

After a Good Year, a Tragedy: Story of Kurnool Bus Fire Victim

Srinivas, was in tears while speaking to Deccan Chronicle. We were supposed to be happy with my daughters new family and my sons new job but no

4-hour power cuts in high-loss areas: Govt

No unscheduled cuts were imposed in Kashmir during last winter Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) Tuesday

Driver Arrested in Kurnool Bus Fire Case

Cases have been booked holding him and the bus management responsible for the death of the passengers.

No Consensus on RSS Path Sanchalan in Kalaburagi Meet

No consensus in Kalaburagi meet as RSS, Dalit and other groups stick to November 2 for parallel rallies; administration to report back to High Co

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Day After Meeting Families Of Stampede Victims, Vijay Sets Up Key TVK Panel

In a swift political move, actor and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Tuesday constituted a new 28-member administrative committee, a day

Where to celebrate Halloween 2025: Best events and haunted attractions in New York & New Jersey

Halloween 2025 in New York and New Jersey is full of fun and scary events. From big parades and pumpkin shows to haunted houses and light trails,

CM Revanth to Inaugurate McDonalds GCC in Hyderabad Today

CM Revanth Reddy, IT Minister Sridhar Babu to inaugurate GCC at RMZ Nexity, Hitec City

A dramatic shift in Sudans brutal civil war

Sudan's military has confirmed its withdrawal from El Fasher in Darfur. Paramilitary fighters now control the city. Human rights groups report ci

Administrative Ease, Public Aspirations To Guide District Reorganisation: CM

Reviewing the process with the cabinet sub-committee on Tuesday, he stressed the need to address the issues that arose from the previous governme

Why Didn't Cloud Seeding Cause Rain In Delhi? What IIT Kanpur Director Said

Attempts to induce rain through cloud seeding in parts of Delhi on Tuesday were ot completely successful because the moisture content in the clo

Bharat Powers Telugu Titans Past Patna Pirates to End Their Winning Streak; Set Up Qualifier 2 Clash With Puneri Paltan

Led by the ever-present Bharat Hoodas 23 points, the Titans will now face season 10 champions Puneri Paltan on Wednesday night for a spot in the

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, exchange views on matters of interest

MEA noted that India was one of the first countries to recognise Belarus as an independent country in 1991. Formal diplomatic relations were esta

Strength Of Criminal Process Lies In Restraint As Much As In Scrutiny: Top Court

The strength of the criminal process lies in restraint as much as in scrutiny, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while restoring the acquittal of

Trump's popularity dips as Americans sweat cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The poll, which was conducted online, surveyed 1,018 U.S. adults nationwide and its findings on the views of all Americans had a margin of error

Hurricane Melissa: Why hurricane Melissa could become one of the deadliest and strongest storms ever seen in the Atlantic

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, made landfall in Jamaica, shattering previous records. Scientists attribute its unprece

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as devastating Category-5 storm

Melissa is the strongest hurricane to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago

In Major Fleet Expansion, Air India Express to Add 20-24 Aircraft In 2026

Air India's low-cost arm, Air India Express, is expecting to induct 20 to 24 aircraft in the fleet in the next calendar year, a top airline execu

Health Workers Brave Floods to Save Woman in Labour at ASR District

ASHA worker K. Sangeeta expressed concern that despite continuous awareness campaigns, some expectant mothers still resist hospital deliveries.

Patrician Sesquicentennial Garden inaugurated at St. Josephs School in Coonoor

No Property Claim After 12 Years of Silence, Says Telangana HC

Justice Alishetty Laxmi Narayana of the High Court was dealing with a revision petition filed by 22nd Century Infrastructures and Projects Pvt. L

Social Security and SSI payments November 2025: when your Social Security check will arrive, full SSA schedule and exact deposit dates

Social Security and SSI payment schedule November 2025 brings a key update for millions. SSI checks arrive early on October 31, 2025, since Novem

India's 30% Workforce In Services Sector, Lower Than Global Average: Report

India's services sector employs nearly 30 per cent of the country's workforce, which is still lower than the global average of 50 per cent, refle

1.2 Million ChatGPT Users Show Suicidal Intent, Says OpenAI

Data from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI suggests that more than a million of people using its generative AI chatbot have shown interest in suicide.

Two Dead as Cyclone Hits, Godavari Districts Plunged into Darkness

East Godavari district collector S. Shan Mohan said they evacuated 12,135 people to 401 rehabilitation centres, providing them all facilities inc

US Military Officials Asked To Sign NDAs For Latin America Mission: Report

US military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreeme

Technical glitch delays market opening at Multi-Commodity Exchange; probe initiated

The outage impacted trading in key commodity contracts such as gold, silver, crude oil, and base metals like copper, zinc and aluminium

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel, Hamas exchange fire and blame

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out powerful strikes in Gaza, and H

Affidavits on STPs awaited from 14 more apartment complexes in Kochi, government tells High Court

Action sought against atheist for remarks on Christ

Telangana Beats Karnataka in Share of Service Jobs

34.8% of Telanganas workforce is employed in services, versus 32.9% in Karnataka; Kerala tops south with 48.5%

Trump's peace plan fails? Netanyahu accuses Hamas of violations, orders 'powerful' strikes on Gaza

The order follows heightened tensions after Israel alleged that Hamas -- the militant group which presently controls Gaza -- fired on its forces

DCP-Led Team to Probe SIs 2-Crore Deal with Fraudster

According to police sources, on October 25, the SI pretended to arrest the offender, instructed his subordinates to follow in a separate vehicle,

Leading pilot association writes to PMO, threatens to sue DGCA if it does not withdraw changes in flight duty period

NEW DELHI: Indias largest pilot association, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), on Tuesday wrote to the Prime Ministers Office and the Civil

Tree fall incidents double in Bengaluru this monsoon, three killed

House speaker Mike Johnson rules out possibility of Trump's third term, says amending Constitution would take 10 years

Trump third term possibility: US House Speaker Mike Johnson clarified that Donald Trump's discussions about a third presidential term are humorou

Hyderabads Water Bodies Glow With Chhath Festivity

Devotees broke their fast after completing the rituals. The most awaited part of the celebration, however, was the traditional sweet Thekua, prep

Dharmasthala case: Case booked for demonstration in Belthangady

Trump media to enter prediction markets business

The initiative adds to recent efforts by Trump Media to capitalise on its retail following and comes just after trading volume on the leading mar

Bad Omens announce 2026 Do You Feel The Love North American arena tour Check the dates here

Platinum-certified rock powerhouse Bad Omens is getting ready to dominate the stage with their Do You Feel The Love North American arena tour in

DGCA flags serious compliance lapses at Akasa Air after safety review

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA has flagged various regulatory non-compliances at Akasa Air, including repetitive procedural lapses, and has as

Wont absolutely discontinue Russian oil purchases as long as we are in compliance with sanctions, Indian Oil Executive

Mr. Jain said Russian entities have been sanctioned and not the crude oil.

US immigration crackdown | Chaos as ICE disrupts Chicago children's Halloween parade, makes arrests

'Schumer demanded $4M for LGBTQI+ projects': Johnson drops bombshell as govt shutdown hits day 28

Man dies by suicide in Bengal, leaves note mentioning NRC; Mamata blames BJP for spreading fear

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee charged the BJP with spreading fear over the National Register of Citizens on Tuesday, hours

Wary Dragon hints at Xi Jinping meeting Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has indicated potential high-level meeting between Xi Jinping and Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Thi