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For years, some cancer drugs cost up to 15 times their new price

Of the 397 brands whose price fell, 217 were at least twice as expensive as their revised price, and 120 were at least three times as expensive

Soccer-Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology, says French federation chief

French Football Federation chief Philippe Diallo said Kylian Mbappe

Merck to boost next decade revenue forecast on new drugs optimism

Merck said on Thursday it plans to raise its revenue forecast from new products over the next decade, buoyed by recent clinical trial successes a

5 compulsory subjects, optional skill paper as safety net: CBSE scheme for 2028 Class 10 exams

The clarification applies specifically to students studying in Class 9 in 2026-27, who will appear for their Class 10 board examination in 2028.

HYDRAA clears encroachments on 12 acres of RK Puram lake

Deepavali sales expected to gain momentum in Coimbatore next week

With Deepavali falling in the first week of amonth this year, people are likely to begin shopping after receiving their monthly salaries andfesti

Power restored in most cyclone-affected A.P. villages; 29.69 crore loss estimated

Electricity supply has been successfully restored to 4,765 of the 5,400 cyclone-hit villages; restoration work in Visakhapatnam district has achi

Personal Loan Tips 2026: Follow These 5 Smart Tips to Get a Cheaper Loan During Diwali

Personal Loan Tips for Diwali 2026: The festive season often brings additional expenses for families across India. From shopping and home renovat

Ensure Kamarajar dam is filled up to tide over water crisis, Dindigul Councillors urge officials

Corporation Commissioner says a team has been formed to monitor the situation and steps will be taken to close the shutters so that the dam gets

Ronald Pais is new Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions

Alphabet Shares Plunge 13% as Q3 Profit Misses Expectations Amid Escalating AI Capital Expenditures

Shares in Google parent company Alphabet tumbled by over 13 per cent on Thursday, dragging down major Wall Street technology indices following an

Chhattisgarh Congress Leader Criticizes UP Governments Order on Protests

Chhattisgarh Congress President Deepak Baij condemns UP governments order restricting protests, claiming it undermines democratic rights. Chhatti

Sapa MP Mohibullah Nadvi Criticizes Governments Employment Policies and Election Integrity

Sapa MP Mohibullah Nadvi criticizes strict verification rules for jobs, alleging government is hindering youth employment and election fairness.

Indian Bank 555-Day FD 2026: Invest 10 Lakh and Check Returns at Up to 7.35% Interest

Indian Bank Special FD Scheme 2026: Indian Bank's 555-day special fixed deposit scheme is attracting attention among investors looking for predic

AAP Challenges BJP Leaders to Drink Yamuna Water Amid Cleanliness Claims

AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj challenges BJP leaders to drink Yamuna water, accusing them of misleading the public about river cleanliness ahead of Chhat

BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Opposition, Defends Election Results in Patna

BJPs Guru Prakash defends election results, accusing opposition of chaos and questioning their integrity during a press briefing in Patna. BJP Sp

At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB

India should use BRICS to maximise the groupings potential without strengthening Beijing, with the New Development Bank offering a practical aven

Cognizant cuts growth guidance despite industry-beating growth in September quarter

Cognizant beats quarterly growth but cuts full-year 2026 guidance amid stable macro, rising discretionary risks, and restructuring costs.

Lalitha Hospitals in Guntur hosts World Stroke Day

Titan Company Ltd. restores Akka Thangai lake in Krishnagiri

B-SMILE cancels tenders for two elevated corridor projects again, refloats on the same day with reestimates

In a notification issued on Thursday, B-SMILE says the two tenders have been cancelled due to technical reasons, as instructed by the Urban Devel

DLSA, CBA conduct anti-drug awareness campaign in over 200 schools in Coimbatore district

Bank Holidays November 2026: Banks May Close for Up to 16 Days, Check Full City-Wise Holiday List

Bank Holidays November 2026: If you are planning to visit a bank branch next month, checking the holiday calendar in advance could save you an un

New Tiruppur Collector assumes office

INDIA Bloc to Conduct Symbolic CEC Impeachment Session at Mallikarjun Kharges Residence Ahead of Nov 1 Rally

Escalating its national campaign against the Election Commission of India, opposition parties under the INDIA bloc will convene a mock parliament

Kanniyakumari Collector calls for effective e-waste management in schools

Former Minister Konda Surekha Expresses Regret Over Comments Against K.T. Rama Rao

Konda Surekha apologizes for past remarks about K.T. Rama Rao, clarifying her intent was not to harm his reputation. Former Minister Konda Surekh

Dharoia Tourism Project Nears Completion, Riverfront Set to Open in 3-4 Months

The Dharoia tourism project is 95% complete, with the riverfront expected to open in 3-4 months, boosting local tourism in Gujarat. Dharoia Touri

Keralam Assembly passes Bills hiking salaries and allowances of Ministers, MLAs

Hundreds take part in breast cancer awareness walkathon in Thrissur

TOGS organises CanWalk to raise awareness of breast cancer risks and complications

Poojary urges Maharashtra CM to facilitate Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

YES Bank Launches YES vibez Savings Account: Get Up to 22,000 Benefits, Cashback and UPI Rewards

YES Bank YES vibez Savings Account 2026: YES Bank has introduced a new savings account designed especially for Generation Z customers. Named YES

Weaver found dead in Belagavi

Weaver found dead in Belagavi

Vijay presents prizes for Chief Ministers Trophy winners

'White House has to be pristine': Trump vs Obama erupts, trade blows over 'Cheesecake Factory' jibe

'Who was the real Prez?': Autopen scandal explodes at Biden cover-up hearing; Senators erupt

Monika Rana assumes office as Tenkasi District Collector

TVK has forgotten its promises, power cuts and poor law and order situation is prevalent in Tamil Nadu: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

SC says Karnataka legislature cannot validate recruitment process held corrupt by courts

The court highlighted how the State government constantly changed its position over a decade depending on the hues and colours in the changing ti

Excise constable chases thief, recovers stolen gold, mobiles

Hyderabad: An excise constable displayed courage and presence of mind by chasing a suspected thief for nearly half a kilometre and catching him n

Gold Silver Price Today, October 29: Silver Rises 500 in Delhi, Gold Holds Steady at 1.46 Lakh

Gold Silver Price Today, October 29, 2026: Gold and silver prices showed mixed movement in Delhi's bullion market on Thursday. While silver becam

Woman dies after electric pole falls on her in Old Goshala

Dr. Shetty moves Bombay High Court seeking directions against Bank of Baroda in NMC Healthcare case

Astroguide for Friday, October 30, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Bahula Panchami till 7.27 pm

Rain damage makes exotic vegetables from Nilgiris dearer, but carrot price stays low

Broccoli sold for an all time high of 450 a kg at an auction while the price of leaf lettuce stood at 200 a kg against the previous rate of 40-50

Independent Vizianagaram Mayor candidate Dr. Sparsha unveils civic-focused manifesto

Amid objections from Opposition LDF and G. Sudhakaran, Keralam Assembly passes SARAL Bill

The Bill has the stated aim of ensuring timely issuance of licences and permits for industrial ventures. Independent MLA Sudhakaran, backed by th

Turning job loss into opportunity: Ex-staff of CorroHealth to launch cooperative venture in Keralam

Inspired by the history of Indian Coffee House, the technology enterprise owned and operated by the professionals who work in it will focus on he

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Forest Officer for Bribery in Plantation Maintenance

A forest officer in Odisha was arrested for accepting bribes tied to plantation maintenance bills, highlighting ongoing corruption issues. Odisha

Programme to raise awareness of anaemia prevention

Fishing boat catches fire near Feroke

The incident, which occurred when workers were away from the spot, reportedly originated in the boats engine and fuel tank

Woman booked for murder of teenage daughter and trying to pass it off as suicide

CBSE Skill Paper To Help Students Clear Class 10

CBSEs 2028 Class 10 exam structure will offer an additional skill subject that could help students clear the examination if they fail mathematics

Robust monitoring needed to ensure SC/ST sub-plan funds reach intended beneficiaries

KRIMS to fill today 100 B.Sc Nursing seats through walk-in admission

Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences to fill the 100 seats for the 2026-27 academic year as they remain vacant after KEA seat allotment

Decomposed body recovered from car

Andhra University scholar receives Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

Alliance confident of winning all 86 Vijayawada divisions, says MP

Highlighting the coalition governments achievements, Kesineni Sivanath says house pattas and registration documents were distributed to 26,000 be

IndiGo Q2 loss narrows to 1,879.1 crore as fare gains partly offset fuel-cost surge

Rajasthan Micro Business Loan 2026: Apply Through e-Mitra Kiosk, Check Eligibility and Documents

Rajasthan Micro Business Loan 2026: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Rajasthan can enquire about applying for a Micro Business

Laurus Labs Q2 net profit surges on 33% rise in revenue

Laurus is executing a transformation strategy and operationalised its first commercial scale peptide plant in Visakhapatnam to address surging de

Hospital to celebrate 16th anniversary tomorrow

IKEA to open second Bengaluru store on Nov 5 as it shifts to smaller city outlets

The 80,000-sq-ft store at Purva Zentech on Kanakapura Main Road will offer over 5,200 products, with the full range of more than 7,000 products a

Noida International Airport Conducts Saksham-2026 Emergency Preparedness Drill

Noida International Airport held a major emergency preparedness drill, Saksham-2026, assessing coordination among various agencies. Noida Interna

KTRs claim on power holiday absurd: Govt. Whip Aadi Srinivas

Musi Phase I project cost pegged at 7,345 crore; tenders called after ADB clearance, says Government Whip

INDIA Bloc Rally Preparations Pick Up Pace in Delhi, 3,500 Cops to Be Deployed

Visuals showed a large tent being erected over the main stage for opposition leaders, while another stage is being arranged for state units of IN

Over 9,000 crore in loansprovided to MSMEs over six months in Salem district

Bangladesh Tribunal Sentences Awami League Leader to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

Awami League leader Mahbubul Alam Hanif receives death penalty for involvement in July 2024 uprising; three others sentenced to life imprisonment

NSE flags brokers for MTF lapses, client fund violations and cybersecurity gaps

Inspection findings include inadequate margins, ineligible securities and unauthorised trading by agents

Food safety advisory issued ahead of Deepavali festival in Puducherry

Campaigning enters its final day in Vizianagaram, candidates make final pitch to voters

Central Teams To Visit AP on Friday To Assess the Cyclone damage:AP CM

The Chief Minister said that he spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and explained t

Food Safety officials conduct State-wide inspection at 45 packaged drinking water units; notices issued to 24

32 water samples sent for testing; misbranded water seized in Mysuru and Davangere; a unit in Mulbagal shut down

Three missing fishermen rescued

Experts warn of wider spread as Ebola outbreak reaches plateau

A major challenge in Congo is limited contact tracing and collaboration with affected communities; health workers sometimes spend more time tryin

Power sector suffers 500-crore damage due to Cyclone Arnab, says Minister

Inspecting the cyclone-hit areas, Gottipati Ravi Kumar says government has intensified emergency repairs to the damaged infrastructure, with spec

Non-filling up of vacancy in Jeeyars office infringes on fundamental rights of disciples in math: HC

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Launches Book on Indias Internal Emergency of 1975

Yogi Adityanath unveiled a book detailing the struggles during Indias 1975 Emergency, authored by BJP leader Shatarudra Prakash. Chief Minister Y

Chhattisgarh: Govt School Principal Removed After Booklets On Rape Convict Asaram Distributed To Students

A government school principal in Chhattisgarh was removed after Asaram followers distributed booklets among students, prompting parents to seek a

'Silence is not an option': Mamata Banerjee backs INDIA bloc's November 1 rally against 'vote chori'

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (October 29)extended her support to the INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' marchagainst all

AI-led services to create $100-200 billion net opportunity by 2030: BCG

BCG says AI-led services could create a $100-200 billion net market opportunity by 2030, but technology firms must upskill existing staff to deli

Texas homeowners now own park, roads and ponds after decade-long legal fight

In a significant turn of events, residents of La Bota Ranch in Laredo officially gained control over common property areas after a protracted leg

Bitcoin strengthens hold on Indias crypto market amid global volatility

Bitcoins share of total crypto spot-trading volume on CoinSwitch more than doubles to 16.7% in H1 2026 from 7.6% in H1 2025

Virat Kohli increases stake in Agilitas Sports to 6.4%

Kohli will continue as co-founder of one8 and remain closely involved in building the brand

'Don't push us': SC warns of harsh stand on firecrackers if orders go unenforced

The Supreme Court tackled the persistent air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, stressing the importance of adhering to current firecracker laws. Aut

Godrej Consumer Q2 net profit rises 14% to 523 cr, revenue up 19%

Godrej Consumer Products' Q2 net profit rose nearly 14% to 523 crore as revenue grew 19% to 4,413 crore, driven by strong volume growth across In

3,106-carat Cullinan diamond became 530-carat gem in British royal sceptre

Frederick Wells discovered the enormous Cullinan diamond in South Africa in 1905 while working at the Premier Mine. Its exceptional size caught p

Amma! They came for her mangalsutra, she gave a good thrashing

Hyderabad: A mangalsutra is precious to an Indian woman. Try to snatch it, and you will land in big trouble. Two men who allegedly tried to steal

Indianapolis charity goes from $9,000 start to 175,000 bouquets for patients

Random Acts of Flowers Indianapolis marked ten years of service, delivering its 175,000th flower arrangement to Eskenazi Health. This charity reu