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Punjab CEO publishes final electoral rolls for 117 Assembly seats; over 7.97 lakh new voters enrolled in SIR 2026

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, on Monday announced the successful completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 20

Headline Retail Inflation Rises To Two-year High Of 5.54 pc In September

This marks the sixth consecutive monthly rise in the annual inflation rate since March. The spike also took inflation further above the Reserve B

Eluru Police Arrest Man Posing As Guntur DSP, Cheating Unemployed Youth

Eluru II Town police arrested a man who posed as a Guntur DSP and allegedly cheated job seekers with fake job offers.

Cauvery Dispute: Difficult to Meet TN's Demand on Shortfall as It's Difficult Year, Karnataka to SC

Senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing in the court for the Karnataka government, told the bench that this has been a very difficult year and sev

Empowering Women: Mission Shakti 6.0 Rally in Noida Draws Participation from 500 Girls

Mission Shakti 6.0 rally in Noida promotes womens empowerment and safety, engaging 500 girls in a community awareness initiative. Empowering Wome

Centre directs states, UTs to display health service charges at all clinics

Union Health Ministry seeks prominent display of healthcare service charges and package rates for foreign patients travelling to India on medical

Rice Exporters Save 74% On Freight Costs To West Asia

The basmati rice bulk shipment of 102,210 metric tonnes was arranged by the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) and shipping solutions provi

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Andhra Pradesh from October 15 to 17, IMD Warns

The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure area developing in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy Rainfall Expected in

When a Tyagaraja kriti inspires a dance production

Conceived by Dushyanth Sridhar and Anita Guha, Endaro Mahanubhavulu, which premiered recently in Chennai, explored the spirit of Tyagarajas compo

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to pair of US economists

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford got the Nobel for developing economic models that help governments and central banks respond more effectively

Waste management facility facing closure gutted in Kochi

No casualties reported

Kerala Police signs 3-year pact with Cyble to strengthen cybercrime probes

The three-year agreement will provide Kerala Police with threat intelligence, investigative support and officer training to tackle ransomware, ph

Pakistan Police Detain Hundreds From Ex-PM Khans Party In Northern Province

Thousands of Khan's supporters have been marching in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, also airing anti-government grievances fuelled by harsh economic conditi

Mongolias Oil Refinery Project Receives Continued Support from India, President Khurelsukh Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi

Mongolias President Khurelsukh thanks PM Modi for Indias support in the oil refinery project, highlighting its strategic importance. Mongolias Oi

ED: Rs 880 Crore Liquor Scam Funds Delivered To Congress Office

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that Rs 860-Rs 880 crore generated from an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh during the previous C

Nothing OS 5.0 Update Based on Android 17 Rolls Out for Phone 3: What's New and How to Download

Nothing has started rolling out Nothing OS 5.0, its latest major software update, to the Nothing Phone (3). Based on Android 17, the update intro

Three Held In Delhi For Rs 50 Lakh Honey-Trap Extortion

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including the alleged mastermind, for orchestrating a honey-trap and extortion scheme. The accused

School Assembly News Headlines, October 13, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: School assemblies play a crucial role in keeping students informed about the world around them. Current national

Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission earns national recognition for speedy case disposal

The Commission has disposed of 7,034 cases between January and September 2026, compared with 3,252 cases in 2024 and 3,326 in 2025, says State Ch

RDIF Announces First Cohort of 19 Fund Managers for RDI Scheme

The Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has officially announced its first cohort of 19 Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs). Approved

CM with Telangana Congress leaders in Delhi for anti-CEC march

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Azharuddin were among several Congress leaders from the state who joined the Leade

Haridwar Kumbh-2027 to Gain New Identity as Uttarakhand CM Dhami Unveils Logo, Website and Anthem

With the aim of showcasing the religious, spiritual and cultural identity of Haridwar Kumbh Mela-2027 on a wider platform, Chief Minister Pushkar

Golden Symphony of Jewels - A Celebration of Timeless Elegance

New Delhi [India], October 12: This festive season, Chandukaka Saraf Jewels takes centre stage with the festive campaign Golden Symphony of Jewel

Why Are Student Union Elections in Odisha Facing Cancellation? Protests Erupt!

In Odisha, the cancellation of student union elections across multiple colleges has led to widespread protests and unrest. Authorities cite law-a

Why some anglers always follow the rules

New research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is unlikely and breaking the ru

Indias direct-selling sector reaches Rs 23,522 crore, with women driving self-employment

An industry report highlights the sectors role in self-employment, women-led livelihoods and household incomes, while identifying seller retentio

Russia offers one-day ceasefire if Kyiv holds elections, rejects 60-day truce bid

Russia announced a one-day ceasefire to allow presidential elections in Ukraine, rejecting a longer truce proposed by Zelenskyy. Kremlin spokesma

Delhi Launches Durga E-Auto Scheme to Empower Women and Transgender Individuals

The Durga E-Auto scheme aims to provide dignified employment for women and transgender individuals in Delhi through electric autos. Delhi Launche

India and UK Boost Tech

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh and the UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation,

Shiv Sena Leader's Son Demands CBI Probe

Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, has demanded a CBI probe into his father's killing, alleging political pre

Super El Nino Behind Delhi's Sudden Rain? Expert Explains Weather Whiplash

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) outlined the active weather systems and issued warnings nationwide. The department said conditions are

Putin is ready to stop attacks on Ukraine, but only on election day, RIA reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to ordering military restraint on Ukraine's presidential election day. This comes after Ukrainian Presid

BRICS Theatre Festival 2026: Celebrating Cultural Unity Through Drama at NSD New Delhi

The capital witnessed a vibrant convergence of global arts today as the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 officially commenced at the National School o

How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.

TGSPDCL Commissions Rs.14.38-Cr Attapur Substation

The substation will supply power through eight 11 kV feeders, strengthening the local power distribution network

HCLTech Declares Dividend Of Rs 12 Per Share As Q2 Profit Rises; Check Record Date

HCL Technologies declared an interim divided of Rs 12 per share.

Drug Trafficker Who Jumped Parole Arrested After Five Years on the Run

A drug trafficker who evaded arrest for five years after jumping parole during the pandemic has been apprehended by Delhi police. Drug Trafficker

Thiruvidaimaruthur police seize a country-made pistol, two persons rounded up

HC to hear plea against Jantar Mantar protest site closure

The Delhi High Court is set to hear petitions concerning the alleged closure of Jantar Mantar as a protest site and reported assaults on proteste

8 years of Tumbbad EXCLUSIVE: Sohum Shah reflects, It is a dream role for me, and I will always be as greedy as Hastar for more roles like this

As Tumbbad completes eight years of its theatrical release, actor-producer Sohum Shah has reflected on the making of the cult horror film, reveal

Radhikka Madan recalls struggles with body-shaming and unrealistic beauty standards: It started affecting my health

Radhikka Madan has spoken about the pressure women face to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and the constant scrutiny surrounding their ap

Katrina Kaif marks Kay Beautys first year in the UK: We've always created products with South Asian skin tones and beauty needs at the heart of everything we do

One year after making its UK debut, Kay Beauty is celebrating a milestone in its international journey, with Co-Founder Katrina Kaif coming to Lo

Taapsee Pannu calls herself the dark horse of Hindi Cinema amid global success of Gandhari: At times, I feel bad that I have to prove myself so many times

Taapsee Pannu starrer Gandhari has featured on the Global Top 10 Non-English Films of Netflix chart for three consecutive weeks, reaching audienc

Sanjay Dutt praises 21-year-old producer Anupriya Nagar of Hanuman Ansh; says Im so proud of you and will always stand by you

Sanjay Dutt has extended his appreciation to producer Anupriya Nagar for her work on Hanuman Ansh, the recently released devotional drama that ha

Navratri fashion 2026: 7 Vedika Pinto looks to bookmark for Garba nights and festive celebrations!

Vedika Pinto has been making waves with her performance as Sudha in Musafir Cafe, but her fashion choices are also worth a closer look. From colo

Saif Ali Khan makes Instagram debut with first post on Pataudi Library; see post

Saif Ali Khan has finally joined Instagram after staying away from social media for several years. The actor, who was last seen in Haiwaan, made

IIFA Awards 2027: Karan Johar, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, and Maniesh Paul to co-host 27th edition in Abu Dhabi

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards has announced its hosting line-up for the 27th edition, bringing together Karan Johar, Varun

Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma praise Trailer of Abhinay Deos Doosra, set for release on October 23

Filmmaker Abhinay Deos upcoming film Doosra is scheduled to release in theatres on October 23. The makers announced the release date while unveil

Kashika Kapoor on her upcoming movie Caste, No person should face discrimination, exclusion or injustice because of their caste

Kashika Kapoor is gearing up for her upcoming Telugu release, Caste, a horror-comedy drama with a social context. The teaser of presents Kapoor a

Ranveer Singh turns Tile Expert for new Kajaria campaign

Ranveer Singh has added another brand association to his portfolio, stepping in as the brand ambassador for Gresbond by Kajaria, the tile-fixing

India office leasing stays flat at 66.7 million sq ft; Hyderabad leads with 50% growth

Knight Frank said expanding Global Capability Centres, flex operators and India-facing businesses are supporting demand despite an uncertain glob

Big victory for students, youth: Rahul on MPSC protest

MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed

Five up-and-coming careers in Finance that students can consider

As finance evolves, here are new career paths that impact the industry and offer long-term growth prospects

HCLTech signs pact with Anthropic to set up dedicated AI business unit

HCLTech will set up a dedicated business unit and centre to develop AI solutions using Anthropic's Claude models and support their enterprise ado

'Pete Hegseth is next up': Hakeem Jeffries vows to dismiss War Secretary after coming to majority

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Discusses Road Proposals with Central Minister in New Delhi

Chief Minister Dhami seeks approval for 315 rural road projects in Uttarakhand to enhance connectivity and development. Uttarakhand Chief Ministe

WPL 2027: Tara Norris Traded To Mumbai Indians From UP Warriorz

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Tara Norris, the left-arm pacer from the USA, has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from UP Warriorz (UPW) for

Highground, Shamabala and Golden Eye impress

Food, fuel push retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.54% in September

Retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August as food inflation climbed to 7.74%, led by a sharp rise in onion prices, while transport and services

Opinion: Why are women

BY AJAY MALLAREDDY On 6 October, five women escaped from a womens welfare hostel in Aarilova, Visakhapatnam, after cutting through a window grill

Rahul Gandhi moves SC seeking independent panel to probe SIR, decision-making

The Congress leader urged the Supreme Court to call for records and official notings concerning the SIR process from the Election Commission of I

Banswara Bribery: Driver, Reader Caught By ACB

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan has arrested a home guard driver and a court reader in Banswara for allegedly accepting a bribe of

10 Cities With The Worst Traffic In The World: 2 Indian Cities On The List and Mumbai Is Not One of them

Take a look at the cities with the worst traffic in the world in 2026. There are two Indian cities on the list and Mumbai is not one of them.

Global smartphone shipments plunge 20% during Q3 2026

The research firm said that OEMs passed on higher component costs to consumers, pushing global smartphone retail prices up by 20% so far in 2026,

Jantar Mantars Enduring Legacy as a Symbol Of Democracy and Dissent

Now, with Delhi Police de-notifying it as a designated protest site, the landmark risks losing its relevance as a space for people to make themse

LTTS sees AI as growth driver, targets 80% revenue from six focus areas

CEO Amit Chadha said the engineering services company is expanding AI applications across products, engineering and manufacturing while continuin

Reliances Jio convention centre construction delay: SC directs MMRDA to deposit 646 cr

The lease of the BKC land required Reliance to complete construction of the Jio World Convention Centre within four years, but the project was su

You can see the Andromeda Galaxy without a telescope this week, but youll need to escape the city lights

The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or M31, looks like a faint, blurry patch in the constellation Andromeda. It lies far beyond the Mi

RBL Bank Q2FY27 results: Net profit rises 2.7-fold to 482 crore

Net interest income rose 37% year-on-year to Rs 2,131 crore, while advances grew 42% to Rs 1.42 trillion; asset quality improved despite higher p

India Aims for Power Without Dominance, Says Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan emphasizes Indias focus on power and sovereignty without imposing dominance over others during a speech at NDC. I

LDF stages walks out from Keralam Assembly over police action at University Hostel

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion on the alleged attack by Youth Congress workers on the Univer

Stellantis, Tata Motors PV join hands for vehicle tech, product development

The expanded partnership will combine Tata Motors' vehicle technology with Stellantis' engineering capabilities to develop India-made vehicles fo

Police arrest 7 drug peddlers in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag and Handwara

Srinagar, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday apprehended 07 drug peddlers in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag & Handwara, a

Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader

Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago

BCCI denies reports of venue change, India's 1st ODI clash against Sri Lanka to stay in Delhi

The Indian team is all set for a multi-format white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Currently in the midst of a series against the West Indies. Th

Volvo EX90 Electric SUV Launched In India; ES90 Sedan Teased

Volvo has launched the flagship EX90 electric SUV in India, with deliveries set to begin in January 2027. The six-seat SUV offers 625 km of claim

Northeast monsoon onset over southern peninsula likely in next 2-3 days: IMD

The Indian Meteorological Department said conditions are favourable for the onset of the northeast monsoon rains over the southern peninsula in t

20,000 Paramilitary Personnel To Stay Put In Delhi For A Month Amid Protests: Sources

The decision to retain this many personnel was taken in view of the upcoming festival season too, when there's a surge in crowds in markets and o

Banks and govt. should bear UPI charges, say merchants

Army launches Bharat Rice for troops, signs MoU with FCI to bolster operational logistics

Rice to be delivered directly to supply depots, including in Ladakh and the Northeast; agreement to provide access to FCI warehousing, manpower a

New sensor uses slowed light to detect gravitational pull of tiny objects

Gravity, the attraction between objects with mass, is the weakest of the four fundamental forces governing physical processes. Detecting the tiny

Ramchander Rao Slams CM, Ministers for Delhi Camp amid Farm Crisis

Rao demanded that the Congress government should announce its plans to provide irrigation water during the Rabi season

AI system could transform rabies testing around the world

Rabies virus detection in cell cultures could soon become faster and more accessible, thanks to the world

8BitDo Ultimate 2 review: The best Switch 2 controller out there

Everything is within reach on 8BitDo's Ultimate 2, even for small hands.

US Professor Accused Of Urinating On Student's Backpack, Investigation Uncovers 6 Earlier Cases

During their investigation, Saint Paul police discovered that Macalester College's public safety department had received six earlier reports of u

Drishyam 3 star Shriya Saran on playing mother to 8-year-younger Ishita Dutta

Actress Shriya Saran reflected on essaying Ishita Dutta's mother in the Drishyam franchise, who is only eight years younger than her. The third i

Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred Frances highest civilian award

Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal receives the Lgion dHonneur from French President Emmanuel Macron, in recognition of his role in d

Rupee gains 96 paise, but Nifty falls 157 points on crude, FII outflows

Nifty 50 fell 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to close at 22,363.35, while the Sensex declined 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to 71,924.68

Hyderabad: Two men extort woman after posing as journalists

Hyderabad: Locals in Serilingampally roughed up two men claiming to be journalists for allegedly threatening and demanding money from a woman. Th

HCLTech Q2 Results: Profit Rises 11%, Announces Second Interim Dividend; Check Record Date

HCLTech's revenue totalled Rs 35,620 crore, aligning with analysts' estimates of Rs 35,547 crore, as tracked by Bloomberg.