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Cooking oil prices face a festive-season check

Delhi HC rejects pleas for SIT probe into riots

IndiGo raises fuel charges as ATF prices jump

Rs 7 crore jewellery stolen from CaratLane store in Medipally

Hyderabad: A gang of burglars allegedly broke into a CaratLane jewellery store in Medipally in the early hours of Monday, October 5, and decamped

Assam Showcases a Blend of Development and Heritage, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assams CM highlights the states architectural heritage and modern development on World Architecture Day, emphasizing cultural preservation. Assam

Odisha to Hold Student Union Elections on October 15 After 8-Year Break

Ending an eight-year drought of campus democracy, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced that college and university student union

Review | Graphic novel A Mild Case of Mass Hysteria offers a peek into Singapores history

Author Felix Cheong and illustrators Ritwick Roy and Riddhi Trivedi use sexual and bodily anxieties as metaphors to make sense of war and empire

Houthis CHASE AWAY Saudi F-15 Jet Formation Over Yemen's Taiz? Big Claim Amid Fresh Escalation

Yemens Houthis claim they forced two formations of Saudi F-15 fighter jets to withdraw from the skies over Taiz after firing locally manufactured

UDF Govt has Surrendered to BJP: CPI(M) State Secy Govindan

He further said that there are already allegations that the government was taking decisions without discussions in the UDF or the Congress

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Politicians Over Alleged Inciting Speeches

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions seeking action against politicians for alleged inciting speeches linked to the 2019 Jamia violence a

Rabies and the missing deaths: Why do Indias official numbers differ so sharply from estimates? | Explained

The ICMR-led study found important gaps after animal bites; about one in five dog-bite victims had not received anti-rabies vaccine, while only 6

Elon Musk Says He Will Rename SpaceXAI To SpaceXSI

Musk did not give a potential timeline for when the change would occur

Capital punishment only possible if reformation of convict is ruled out: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The Supreme Court has held that the death penalty can be imposed only in cases where the possibility of a convicts reformation

Watch: Rakhi Sawant surprises Pak actress Saba Qamar in Dubai

Mumbai: Put Rakhi Sawant and Saba Qamar in the same room, and a quiet greeting hardly seems possible! The two stars recently caught up in Dubai,

Rabbi Shergill Reflects on the Evolving Landscape of Art and Entertainment

Singer Rabbi Shergill discusses the diminishing space for art in favor of entertainment over the past decade. Rabbi Shergill Reflects on the Evol

SI suspended for pointing pistol at flood victim during distribution of relief materials in Bihars Saran

The State government has also suspended seven engineers and initiated departmental proceedings against another official for alleged negligence in

Thunderstorm forecast in 13 Telangana districts on October 5

GST registration overhaul: Businesses may soon apply for multiple states at once

The GST Council plans to discuss a proposal for a unified GST registration process for businesses. This proposal aims to streamline applications

Those vendors of snacks

Over two years, this writer befriended panipuri-wallahs in an attempt to tell their stories even if, at first, they didnt want their stories to

Footprints Founder Raj Singhal Takes the Stage at MomJunction's M-Pact Awards, Bengaluru

Presents three creator awards and joins the panel on parents' drop-off guilt and screen time with 100+ of the city's most followed mom creators

OMR communities push back against UPI commercial levy

FOMRRA and ADDA petition National Payments Corporation of India for a flat 5 UPI merchant discount rate on maintenance. They want the government

Nykaa Q2 update: JM sees 'excellent trends' in BPC & Fashion; stock up 5%

Nykaa said that the Beauty vertical maintained its healthy performance in Q2 with net sales value (NSV) and Net Revenue growth expected to be in

Young Man Murdered in Greater Noida After Dispute; Police Form Teams for Arrest

A young man was killed in Greater Noida after a dispute escalated into violence, prompting police to form teams for the suspects arrest. Young Ma

Any process disenfranchising millions is arbitrary: Justice Bhuyan on SIR

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said stripping citizens of their voting rights on a large scale would strike 'at the very heart of the Constitution'

SC seeks Centre's response on the relocation on relocation of Central Secretariat Library

The Supreme Court has requested the Centre to clarify the relocation details of the Central Secretariat Library. This library, containing over 8.

Runwal Enterprises shares make muted market debut

The stock listed at 306, marginally up by 0.32% from the issue price of 305 on the BSE

OTT releases this week: Top 5 titles to watch in first week of October 2026

What to watch on OTT: Looking for something new to stream this October 2026? Here's a fresh line-up of OTT releases from crime dramas to romantic

Thirty students fall ill after educational trip in Jharkhand's Khunti

Digital Desk | Khunti (Jharkhand), Oct 5 (IANS) At least 30 students of PM Shri High School, Tilmi, in Jharkhand's Khunti district have fallen il

Love Actually

In his book 2 States: The Story of My Marriage, which has been adapted into a film as well starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Chetan Bhagat wr

FlyDubai co-pilot failed to complete university studies in Australia

Hamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old Omani co-pilot who allegedly attacked his captain mid-flight, had been enrolled at RMIT University in Melbourne

Death toll from Thailand floods rises to 31, interior ministry says

Thailand's Interior Ministry said on Monday that the death toll from floods in the country since September 16 has risen to 31.

Potapova ends 2026 season with shoulder injury

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) World No. 25 Anastasia Potapova has brought her 2026 season to an early end, with the Austrian opting to p

Blaze at Sundaragada PNB Triggers Alarm, Short Circuit Suspected

An early morning fire broke out at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Sundaragada town, triggering panic among local residents and business o

Jammu and Kashmir Introduces Common Duct Policy to Streamline Infrastructure Development

The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched a Common Duct Policy to enhance urban infrastructure and reduce repeated road excavations. Jammu an

Ranabaali Directors No Electricity Comment Backfires

Rahul explained that people in the past would sleep early, wake up with the sound of roosters and rely on fire lamps for lighting.

UK intervenes in BT's TalkTalk takeover, citing risks to services

British culture minister Lisa Nandy intervened on Monday in BT Group's acquisition of TalkTalk, citing risks to public services and vulnerable cu

Honda partners Tata Technologies to cut India vehicle costs by 20%, halve development time

Hondas India portfolio has shrunk to four models as the automaker seeks to rebuild its business and improve competitiveness from 2028

Russia's defence budget goes Cold War: Putin sets aside $202 billion for military

Russia is embarking on an ambitious plan to dedicate 17.1 trillion roubles to its defence by the year 2027, showcasing a dramatic increase from p

Abhishek Sharrma talks about his cat on World Animal Day: She is my family

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Animal Day, actor Abhishek Sharrma who is seen as the protagonist in the show Vasudh

Three Days Of Delhi Anti-SIR Protests: 100+ Held, 15 Cops Injured

Delhis three-day anti-SIR protests saw mass detentions, clashes and growing questions over electoral transparency and democratic dissent.

SC Notice to Centre on Proposed Relocation of 135-Yr-Old Central Secretariat Library

The top court was hearing a suo moto case titled 'In Re: 135-yr-old library, 8.5 lakh books-and no room in the new Central Vista plan'

Passenger held with 800 grams of gold at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday, October 5, arrested a passenger at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hy

Democracy in 'great peril' as 'malfunctioning' EC deletes voters: Former SC judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has raised alarms about democracy's integrity due to unauthorized voter removals. He highlighted that around 90 lak

UltraTech surpasses 2 GW of green energy capacity for captive use

It has also commissioned 10 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System capacity at Sarlanagar Cement Works, its integrated manufacturing unit in Karnataka

Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Yash Chopras Unique Directing Skills

Amitabh Bachchan reflects on Yash Chopras ability to shift between genres while discussing his iconic films during a recent show. Amitabh Bachcha

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. T

Rahul Gandhi urges MP CM to increase teacher recruitment amid protests

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Former law minister backs SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan

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Forest Department intensifies efforts to track animal involved in killing daily-wage worker in Hasanur

The partially consumed body of V. Periyasamy was found along a stream near the forest fringes under the Hasanur Range of the Sathyamangalam Tiger

Global risks likely to weigh on markets even as festive demand offers selective support

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Global geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and the prospect of further US rate hikes could keep equ

MP assembly speaker calls for use of 'Tarun Bharat' instead of Gen Z

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged people to use Tarun Bharat instead of Gen Z, saying Indias younger generation should b

'I made him understand': Gambhir reveals what he told Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history earlier this year when he became the youngest Indian to play international cricket. He made his T20I debut agai

Trump mistakenly refers to Brazil as India during poll remarks

Washington: US President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly refer to Brazil as India while commenting on the South American countrys presidentia

SleepyCat Expands Its Retail Footprint Across India

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 5: As India's consumption landscape moves beyond the traditional metro markets, SleepyCat is taking its sleep

'Ensure every woman's safety, even at 10pm': SC raps Centre, Delhi police over recent rape incidents

Delhi HC Dismisses Pleas Seeking SIT Probe Into 2020 Riots, 2019 Jamia Violence

Court also rejects pleas seeking FIRs against political leaders over alleged hate speeches and action against erring police officers.

Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament

Sharmila Sinha: From 3rd daughter to US Hall of Famer

Delhi Police arrests five in Rs 19.50 Lakh robbery case; recovers Rs 9 Lakh cash, iPhone

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Delhi Polices North District has arrested five accused in connection with a Rs 19.50 lakh robbery case reg

Medipally Jewellery Heist: Gold, Diamonds Worth Rs 7 Crore Stolen

Officials are examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence to identify the suspects and ascertain the exact circumstances of the incident.

Kerala: Two held in Kalamassery gang rape case, absconding woman among suspects

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 5 (IANS) Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the alleged gang rape of a young woman in Kalamass

Chief Minister Dhami Participates in Cleanliness Drive at Nanakmatta Sahib Gurudwara

Uttarakhands CM Pushkar Singh Dhami leads a cleanliness initiative at Nanakmatta Sahib Gurudwara, emphasizing the importance of hygiene. Chief Mi

Tax-free bonds for infrastructure, large investors

Stakes High for Major Contenders in Triangular By-Poll Contests After 3 Decades

Though five parties including the Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) and Left parties are contesting, the by-polls has turned into a triangular contest

Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food helped him stay fit and workout longer; he eats four meals a day including 150 grams of protein and stays on a calorie deficit now

A Delhi man living in Canada says he reached the best shape of his life after giving up Indian food about 1.5 years ago. He now eats four meals a

HC dismisses pleas for SIT probe into 2020 Delhi riots

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, October 5, dismissed a batch of petitions seeking a SIT probe into the 2020 riots in the national capi

Justified measure or a case of Big Brother?

City Pulse is a weekly report on Chennai's civic issues by the City Bureau. This week's inputs are from Ajai Sreevatsan, Petlee Peter, Meera Srin

Mystery Death of 28-Year-Old Researcher at Russian Pathogen Lab Sparks Plague Panic and Mass Quarantines

The death of a 28-year-old researcher at a high-security infectious disease facility in Siberia has triggered emergency quarantines, contact trac

UIDAI Aadhaar name change rules: How to change name after marriage, fix spelling mistakes, add or remove names and complete the update process

Aadhaar name change rules have been revised by UIDAI under a new Standard Operating Procedure issued on September 18, 2026. The updated process c

Bhutan, a tiger's nest on a precipice

The Forbidden Kingdom is at a crossroads. Will it continue to hold on to the cultural and environmental values of its forebears? Or will it give

Meet these Indian game-changers women of the year 2026

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 5: Women are an important pillar of society and progress. They play a significant role in every field, including

Is it easy to remove CEC? Know the constitutional process

Several political parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar; however, it is not an easy task due to th

You Forgot to Renew Car Insurance Yesterday: What Changes Immediately?

If we can sustain our growth rates, I think the inflow of risk capital is also likely to persist, says Neelkanth Mishra, India's executive direct

BJP, SP Engaged In Staged Fight In Uttar Pradesh: AIMIM Chief Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday accused the BJP and Samajwadi Party of engaging in oora kushti (staged fight) in Uttar Pradesh, alleging

Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Jeju Island, Two Missing and Nine Rescued

A fishing boat capsized near Jeju Island, South Korea, leaving two crew members missing while nine others were rescued safely. Fishing Boat Capsi

'125 million voted': Trump makes India presidential election blunder amid Brazil polls

US President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to mistake India for Brazil while commenting on the South American country's presidential election.

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SIR row: Karnataka HM Kharge warns of action over misuse of Form-7, questions bulk pre-printed submissions

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 5 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister, Priyank Kharge, on Monday warned that those misusing Form-7 to seek deletion of e

India poised to fill fuel export gap as China suspends October shipments

Singapore and Australia could see higher Indian shipments, while Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines may also seek alternative fuel supplies

Rohini Court lawyers boycott work over alleged assault on advocate

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Kharge insists Congress demands CEC resignation, SIR cancellation

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Opinion: Opinion | India's $18.3 Billion Forex Reserve Shock Is A Warning, Not Just A Number

The reported USD 18.34 billion decline in India's foreign exchange reserves in a single week has attracted attention for more than its size

A test of crowds

India might have the bulk of Test cricket audiences. But what we definitely lack is a tradition of spectatorship that has grown richer and strong

Iran reviewing US views on 7-day ceasefire plan: Diplomat

Tehran: A senior Iranian diplomat has said that Iran is currently reviewing US views on Tehrans recent proposal to cease hostilities and reopen t

Brazil's beautiful game now has spine of steel

Spanish PM Sanchez to make morning announcement amid speculation about early election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make an institutional declaration at 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Monday, his office said, amid wide

Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar voting on Tuesday under heavy security cover

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) The bypolls to the Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly sea

'Defending The Gold Is Special Moment': Laxman Hails Indias Champion Mindset After Asiad Triumph

Karogi Athletic Park: India head coach VVS Laxman praised his team's resilience and champions mindset after returning to India following their g

'Relying on technical ability'