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DA Hike for 4,000 Employees Ahead of Diwali

Mumbai, October 26: In a significant development, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) has announced a hike in the minimum monthly salary for ap

Discover the Spiritual Charms of Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya This Winter

Experience the spiritual allure of Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya this winter with rich traditions and culinary delights. Discover the Spiritua

How are tropical cyclones named?

Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes

Unrelated Video of Tukaram Mundhe Falsely Shared to Show Him at Anti-CEC Protest

We found out that the video shows Mundhe at an event by Sydenham College in Mumbai.

Serbia's longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat to student-led opposition

In a seismic political shift, Serbia's longtime strongman leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement in the

Set aside Mann Ki Baat to focus on people's concerns: Cong slams PM on inflation

Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which cited the RBI to state that the prices of certain food items are continuously rising which is impa

Human-wildlife conflict: Preventive measures on the cards around hotspots in Keralams Perambra estate

Latest intervention comes amid sharp escalation in wild animal incursions across Peruvannamuzhi forest range, impacting Chakkittapara, Muthukad a

Natural gas leak from ONGC pipeline in Andhras Konaseema; work on to plug the leak

All wells operated by the ONGC in the area are closed until the leak is plugged and a new pipeline is laid

Flash floods inundate several areas of Thailands Phuket island after heavy rain

All three districts of the southern island province, including its capital, Phuket City, were impacted by the flooding

L&T Technology Services, Nokia announce engineering collaboration

Under the agreement, LTTS will set up an Offshore Development Center in India to support Nokia's engineering and R&D initiatives

Minor fire breaks out at Delhis North Block, six fire tenders rushed to spot

Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 11.10 a.m., following which six fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire was doused by 11.25 a.m

Cyclone Arnab: APEPDCL opens 41 control rooms, keeps 4,056 workers ready to restore power

People in Kakinada, East Godavari and Konaseema, the districts likely to bear the brunt, can report power problems on helpline 1912

Holy Kartika Month Begins: Thousands of Devotees Gather in Puri for Sacred Habisha Rituals

The holy month of Kartika has officially commenced, transforming the sacred city of Puri into a vibrant spiritual hub. Thousands of elderly women

99 runs leaked in 2 T20Is! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets a message from Morne Morkel

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback has not gone as planned. The 36-year-old conceded 49 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and 50 in the second

Complaint Filed Against Kharge for Insulting Remarks About PM Modi

A complaint has been lodged against Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for derogatory comments about PM Modi and his father. Complaint Filed Agai

Vande Bharat sleeper services on Mumbai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi routes in next one week

Railways will introduce two Vande Bharat sleeper train services on Mumbai-Bengaluru and Delhi-Varanasi shortly. The Mumbai-Bengaluru service is e

Coforge shares surge post Q2 results; analysts divided on valuation

The stocks 52-week range stands between 1,008.10 and 2,021.20, with the current upper circuit band at 2,090.50

Kharge's Remarks on PM Modi's Father Spark Row; Bhupendra Patel, Harsh Sanghavi Hit Back

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Harsh Sanghavi criticise Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks about PM Narendra Modi's father at a P

Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhras municipal polls; SEC hopes to hold them on schedule

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha expects normalcy within two days of the storm crossing the coast

L&T Technology Services, Nokia sign deal to support engineering in India

L&T Technology Services on Monday announced a five-year contract with Nokia to support engineering and research and development activities in Ind

14 states agree to raise judicial officers' retirement age to 62 yrs: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed satisfaction that as many as 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officer

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh seeks Lok Sabha Speakers intervention over 5 crore defamation notice, demands probe into allegations

The RJD MP had also written an open letter to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, asking whether the notice issued on behalf of Kundan Krishna

Dr. Reddys surges over 5% as analysts turn cautious despite strong margin beat

Stock opened at 1,260, hit 1,299.50 intraday, with 58.04 lakh shares traded worth 735 crore; Buy orders led 61:39, signaling positive near-term s

Shriram Finance slides 5% as analysts slash targets after mixed Q2 results

The companys second-quarter results showed strong profit growth, but raised concerns over asset quality and credit costs

Odisha Issues Strict Advisory for Farmers and Fishermen as Cyclone

The Bay of Bengal is witnessing intense weather activity as the deep depression has rapidly consolidated into Cyclone Arnab. Following a high-lev

'Insult to India itself': Rajnath Singh attacks Kharge over 'baap' remark against PM Modi

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has taken a strong stand against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statements about Prime Minister Modi, lab

BRICS Parliamentary Forum Kicks Off Under Indias Leadership Amid Political Tensions

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum begins in New Delhi, with BJP MPs discussing global issues and criticizing Rahul Gandhis absence. BRICS Parlia

FCNR(B) a strong insurance policy, but repayment risks loom: Uday Kotak

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Uday Kotak said the FCNR(B) scheme had given India three to five years to strengthen its macro

Fresh Case Registered Against Granite Baron Gem Veeramani in POCSO Scandal

According to police, a total of eight individuals have been arrested in the ongoing investigation so far

Solvent extractor survey estimates 20% decline in Gujarats kharif groundnut crop output

SEA made three days of extensive field visits across major districts before coming out with its estimate

BSE shares surge 4.6% as Motilal Oswal upgrades stock to buy, sets 4,000 target

The stock hit an intraday high of 3,379.30 on the NSE before trading at 3,370.50 at 12.21 pm.

HDFC Bank slips further as Bagchi takes charge amid leadership uncertainty

Bagchi inherits a bank under strain on multiple fronts; broader banking sector pressure added to the headwinds

Sugar factories too have grievances, says Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi

MSP needs to be revised and power bills pending, among other things, he says

Must-Watch Thrillers Based on Novels

Mumbai, October 26: If you are a fan of thriller films, there are several novel-based movies available on OTT platforms that you should definitel

Rahul Gandhi gets bail over defamatory remarks against Amit Shah in 2018

BJP leader Pratap Kumar had filed a defamation case against Mr. Gandhi in the Chaibasa court on July 9, 2018, over the Congress leaders comments

ED takes Tamil Nadu Minister K.N. Nehrus brother Ravichandran to office for questioning

The probe pertains to an alleged 22 crore worth bank loan fraud linked to a real-estate entity named TVH Group, promoted by Mr. Ravichandran; ser

Major Legal Victory for Rahul Gandhi: Sultanpur Court Acquits Congress MP in 2018 Defamation Case Over Amit Shah Remarks

The post Major Legal Victory for Rahul Gandhi: Sultanpur Court Acquits Congress MP in 2018 Defamation Case Over Amit Shah Remarks appeared first

Actor Dhanush's Welfare Shift Sparks Political Firestorm, TVK Dismisses Clout

Dhanush's meeting was primarily a fan engagement session and the popular actor spent time taking individual photos and interacting with the atten

Army man drowns in Chaliyar river in Keralam; body recovered after hours of search

The deceased was identified as Sudheesh, a native of Peruvayal. He was a member of Madras Engineering Group and had been on leave since October 1

Multiple explosions heard in Yemen

Several explosions were heard in Yemens capital, Sanaa, early on Monday, October 26, as the Saudi-led coalition announced a military operation ag

Bollywood Music Project apologises after Shilpa Rao's performance is cut short in Mumbai amid delays

Shilpa Rao's set at the Bollywood Music Project's 10th anniversary edition in Mumbai was cut short amid scheduling delays on Saturday evening. He

Love Gills Team Expresses Anger Over Bigg Boss 20 Treatment

Mumbai, October 26: The team of Love Gill has issued a statement on Instagram, expressing their support for her and criticizing the shows creator

Israel election 2026: Who is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu for power?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is losing ground ahead of the upcoming elections. Various opposition figures are attempti

Sonam Kapoor feeds younger son Rudralok milk, Vayu kisses baby brother; see heartwarming family moments

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor shared a glimpse of her life as a mother through a carousel of photos and videos featuring her sons, Vayu and Rudral

Danam Accuses BRS of Misleading People on El Nio

Instead of educating people about the impact of El Nio, BRS leaders were misleading them, Nagender said, adding that the people of Telangana woul

Lakhimpur Kheri killings case: Supreme Court allows ex-Ministers son to come home for Deepavali

Records in order transfer of trial judge and appointment of Special Prosecutor

Meg Lanning Returns as Captain of Melbourne Stars in WBBL 12

Meg Lanning takes over as captain of Melbourne Stars in WBBL 12, aiming to enhance team performance and support Annabel Sutherland. Meg Lanning R

Without strong SIP inflows, markets could have fallen 40-50%: Vikas Satija

Vikas Satija, MD & CEO, Shriram Wealth, said that this kind of FII selling in previous cycles of market downturn could have resulted in a 40-50 p

Thick smoke emanates from Delhi's North Block, six fire tenders on site

Thick smoke was seen billowing from the Union secretariat's North Block here on Monday, prompting authorities to rush six fire tenders to the spo

Kotia Border Villages on High Alert as Odisha Tightens Security Ahead of Andhra Panchayat Polls

The border village cluster of Kotia in Odishas Koraput district has been placed on high alert as local police step up security measures in respon

79% of Jadcherla Railway Station Redevelopment Works Completed

Three lifts connecting the existing foot overbridges have been completed, along with platform improvement works on Platforms 1, 2 and 3.

Bankers hail RBI's FCNR(B) playbook as dollar inflows surge to $12.7 bn

At Business Standard's BFSI Summit, public sector bank chiefs discussed how RBI's swap support, leverage and overseas outreach helped mobilise FC

RTI Area 9 to build government school in Dundigal Municipality

Thick smoke emanates from North Block; six fire tenders on site

Odisha bans fishing, tourist entry in 6 districts amid cyclone alert

The government has mobilised its resources in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur, the identified vulnerable district

AI adoption rises sharply among US small businesses, but technical expertise remains key challenge: Goldman Sachs

The report highlighted a sharp rise in AI adoption among graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme

Meet Violet Clinton: New York student tracked 11,377 moths using beer-soaked T-shirts

UPDATE 2-Australia's CSL names interim CEO Gordon Naylor as new chair

Australia's CSL on Monday named interim chief Gordon Naylor as chair from March next year, the latest

E100 cars get regulatory green light ahead of planned launches

The government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to facilitate the registration of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 85% to 100

UP Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi

The case stemmed from remarks Gandhi allegedly made against Amit Shah, the then national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party

Trump says Canada trade deal coming soon

President Trump said at a Michigan rally that Canada was willing to give us anything, as the White House eased some tariffs following a request f

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra, Odisha prepare to evacuate people ahead of landfall

Arnab, which formed over the Bay of Bengal before intensifying into a cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh state by Wed

Telangana BJP to burn Kharge effigy over

Hyderabad: Rao accused the Congress of making remarks about Modis mother in the past and his father at present. The Congress is hollow. When it c

L&T Tech Services bags five-year Nokia contract to support R&D in India

The partnership will establish a dedicated offshore development centre in India, with work spanning 5G networks, AI-driven operations, software d

YURI Tools Marks 20 Years of Growth In India

YURI Tools celebrates two decades in the industry, reflecting on its expanding product portfolio.

Cyberabad Police Invoke PD Act against Property Offender

The accused to resorted to criminal activities by threatening people and committing property offences: Police

India's CSR Spending Reaches Rs 40,794 Crore In FY25, Funding Remains Unevenly Distributed Against Need: Sattva Consulting Report

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26: India's corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending reached Rs 40,794 crore in FY 2024-25, growing

IAF releases special cover during aerial display at Varanasi

A special cover was released during the Indian Air Force

ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026: 12th-Pass Candidates Can Apply for Salary up to

October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The online application process for Head Constable recruitment in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is sched

Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research reveals

New research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plastic coun

Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Gas Cylinder Explosion at Suraram

The incident occurred when Dar Bahadur (60) from Nepal was cooking at his house in Bhagat Singh Nagar in Suraram

Telangana all-party meet on drought, El Nino conditions on October 28

More than the 100, I was thinking of building partnership with Harmanpreet: Deepti

Deepti celebrated her second century in the ODI format with an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls in the series-clinching 121-run win over Zimbabwe.

Sachin Pilgaonkars Hilarious Encounter in Saree Leaves His Mother-in-Law Confused

Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar shares a funny incident on a quiz show where his mother-in-law mistook him for a woman while he was in a saree. Sachin Pi

Lula da Silva: A metalworker who rose from poverty to reclaim Brazil's presidency

Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazils president, defeating Flvio Bolsonaro in a fiercely contested elect

Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case over Amit Shah remarks

A court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, acquitted Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 criminal defamation case over his allege

Jamia protest: University announces student union polls 15 days after constitutional approval, asks students to call off stir

Jamia Millia Islamia announced on Monday that student union elections would resume after 20 years, following 14 days of protests. The university

Why did Tinders scam detection fail, and what should Indian users do?

U.S. lawmakers shared troubling statistics about how dating app users on Tinder and Hinge were matching with scammers, due to outdated AI protect

Sensex falls 134 points, Nifty slips below 22,600 amid crude oil prices and West Asia tensions

Indian stock markets opened lower as Sensex fell 134 points and Nifty slipped below 22,600. Elevated crude prices, IT stock losses and West Asia

Kerala HC Allows Case Against Judge in Fatal Accident Involving Minor Son

The judge's minor son, who was apprehended again after being released on bail on Sunday, following protests outside the Cheranalloor police stati

Six injured in Russian strikes on Ukraines Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, officials say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would halt strikes on Russian oil refineries only if Moscow stopped hitting power infrastructure, or if t

Drunk bike taxi rider bites traffic constable in Hyderabad

IndiGo And Air India Group To Shift 12 International Flights To Navi Mumbai Airport From December 2026

Delhi's First-Ever Yamuna Cruise Service Launches Trial Operations Ahead Of Chhath Festival

Israel election unlikely to alter ties with India, says analyst

Tel Aviv: Strong ties between India and Israel are likely to remain unaffected by the outcome of the upcoming Israeli elections, with Prime Minis

Festive auto sales show mixed demand trend; two-wheelers outperform passenger vehicles: Jefferies

While 2-wheeler registrations rose 16% year-on-year, passenger vehicle registrations declined 6% during the first two weeks of the festive season

Jordanian security forces arrest 3 men for deadly attack on church

The Public Security Directorate said the three suspects were arrested following a dawn shootout and that all three were wounded

Who will shape Indias next 500 million digital users?

The next wave of Indias digital economy raises a different set of questions: who controls the layers through which consumers discover apps, acces

Video: Telugu comedian Ali cries inconsolably over wife

Hyderabad: Telugu actor and comedian Ali, who has spent decades making audiences laugh on screen, was seen in tears as he watched his wife, Zubed

Highway Infrastructure shines on securing LoA worth Rs 340.07 crore from NHAI

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Highway Infrastructure is currently trading at Rs. 62.51, up by 8.09 points or 14.87% from its previous closi