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683 kg prohibited firecrackers seized in Rohini, three arrested

Minister Durgesh Announces 780 New Pensions For Nidadavolu Town

Durgesh made the announcement after visiting some homes in Nidadavolu personally and distributing pensions: Reports

Bihar Lawmakers Donate One Months Salary to Flood Relief Fund

JD(U) lawmakers in Bihar contribute their monthly salaries to aid flood victims, totaling 17.19 lakh for the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Bihar L

Man Gets 10-Year Jail Term For Raping Woman On Promise Of Marriage

Finding the accused guilty, judge Pandiri Lalitha awarded the 10-year jail term and 50,000 fine: Reports

Andhra Pradesh Aims to Position Araku as a Global Coffee Destination

The Andhra Pradesh government is investing to make Araku a leading global coffee destination, celebrating its heritage and local producers. Andhr

Govt. caps sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season

The Food Ministry said the objective of the amended rules was to ensure that there is no unnecessary accumulation of sugar in the distribution ch

Chennai traffic police hold helmet awareness rally

Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rush

India's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car sales

TCS to take over Best Buy's India GCC under multiyear deal

Tata Consultancy Services has entered a multiyear agreement to acquire Best Buy's global capability centre located in India. While the financial

A reflection on two songs and their nationalisms

Astroguide for Friday, October 2, 2026

Tithi: Bhadrapada Bahula Shashti till 10.15 am

Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries

Palantir CEO Alex Karp quietly bought 37,000 acres in Sweden for $22 million; locals found out only after hunters got an unexpected email

In a surprising move, Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, has acquired a substantial forested region in Hrjedalen, Sweden, for 235 milli

Political Tensions Rise in Karnataka Over Allegations of Voter List Manipulation

Political tensions escalate in Karnataka as opposition leader accuses Congress of theatrics over voter list allegations. Political Tensions Rise

Vijaya Reddys election plea likely to help Congress

Congress may win Khairatabad without poll

SRMIST signs MoU with South Koreas Jeonbuk National University

Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes

Tamil Nadu to get four more weather radars in next few years: IMD

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, October 2, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 24C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be Northeasterl

Pfizer-Sankar Foundation eye camp screens 1,113 patients

Introduced Nile perch devastated Lake Victorias native cichlids and fishery

Maharashtra Seeks Air Show to Boost Tourism and Youth Engagement

Central Minister Prataprao Jadhav urges an air show in Maharashtra to showcase the IAFs skills and attract youth to aviation careers. Maharashtra

TNPDCL works out modalities for engaging private manpower agencies to read electricity meters

Food and beverages industry maintaining a growth rate of 10% annually

10 government hospital mortuaries across T.N. to be strengthened at a cost of 8 crore

UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor

Two held in 1,417-cr. investment fraud case

Unique Exports and associated entities mobilised funds from 35,759 investors on promise of high returns from agricultural exports, says ED

Salute captain Smit Machchhar: Kharge

Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed for his bravery in thwarting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight. The flight was carrying 174 passen

Redeployment plan could reduce doctor posts in government hospitals: association

Aqua Units Warned Against Pollution Norm Violations

Reviewing environmental compliance with the AP branch of the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI), he noted that nobody had the right to

Tamil Nadu govt. to set up 1,000 more automatic rain gauges this fiscal

Northeast monsoon to bring normal to above normal rainfall over southern parts of T.N. and Kerala: IMD

Modified Silencers Crushed Under Road Roller

Traffic police destroy 350 silencers seized from vehicles: Reports

Congress to Launch Nationwide Campaign Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Congress plans a campaign from October 2-8 to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner amid allegations of electoral misconduct

Mamata and Abhishek allege ECI handed over 150 seats to BJP

Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee criticized the Election Commission of India over electoral irregularities. They claimed that deletions in t

Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposure

The government is seeking to channel more pension savings into Indias long-term infrastructure needs, with PFRDA chairman S Ramann saying the reg

NGO alleges fraud in affiliation process of private teacher education colleges

Make JPC do its job on FCRA Bill: KC Venugopal to Om Birla

KC Venugopal, a Congress MP, has raised alarms over the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill, questioning the lack of sufficient stakeholder consu

Things Europeans could learn from Indians: French woman lists 11 things she loved about India, from spirituality and food to colourful fashion

French fitness instructor Roxane has shared 11 things she believes Europeans could learn from everyday life in India after returning from a trip

Varsity officials raise concern over plan to build memorial on University Union Grounds

Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sport

Eight arrested for financial fraud in Puducherry

Book on the Ramayana and the Yogasutras launched

CJP's protest seeking CEC's resignation to begin today

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for nationwide protests starting Friday. The protests will focus on demanding the re

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Reopens Core Area to Tourists

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh welcomes tourists back with a new season of jungle safaris and wildlife experiences. Bandhavgarh Tige

Number plate violations on the rise on Chennai roads

Alex Karp bought 37,000 acres of Swedish forest for $22 million and local hunters could no longer lease the land - why wealthy buyers are looking beyond traditional assets

Alex Karp has acquired 37,000 acres of forest in Hrjedalen, Sweden, for $22 million. This purchase has led to local hunters losing their leases f

Cornell Student Said, I Was Raped. Cops Left It Out Of Her Statement

The statement was shared with District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who decided there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against t

Delhi Police Tighten Security Ahead of Planned Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police have intensified security measures and installed barricades along Tolstoy Marg and surrounding roads in central Delhi in anticipatio

35-year-old man held for killing wife in Mangadu

AI, Robotics To Transform Space Exploration, Says Former ISRO Chief

The former ISRO chief called upon students to build a strong foundation in basic subjects and pursue research and innovation: Reports

Finance ministry sees Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.3%, flags trade, crude and AI risks

The finance ministry expects Indias real GDP to grow 7.3% in Q2 FY27, above the RBIs 6.4% forecast, but warned that global uncertainties could we

Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Three Young Bikers in Ranchi

A tragic collision in Ranchi results in the deaths of three young motorcyclists after being struck by an unidentified vehicle. Tragic Road Accide

Vijayawada: Diet Charges Hiked for BC Hostel Students

Revised rates from October 1; new menu includes eggs six days and chicken thrice a week.

Israel Vows To Get to Root of Flydubai Attack, No Motive yet Determined

Israel says co-pilot likely acted alone as probe continues into cockpit attack

PM lauds captain Smit's courageous act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in preventing a hijacking attempt. The incident involved the Flydub

5 Israeli Civilians To Be Awarded For Overpowering flydubai Co-Pilot

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's office initially announced four award winners but later announced a fifth, Tali Manes, whose husband was among t

Supreme Court judges call off JPC interaction over possible review of ONOE Bills

In a recent turn of events, Supreme Court judges have opted against holding an informal dialogue with the Joint Parliamentary Committee regarding

Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: 345.6 kg of Cannabis Seized in Cotton Fields

Gujarat police seized 345.6 kg of cannabis valued at 1.72 crore, hidden among cotton crops in Himatnagar. Arrests made in ongoing investigation.

Piyush Goyal, US trade envoy Greer discuss early conclusion of India-US interim trade deal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a productive discussion with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on early conclusion of a mutually benefic

What does Mahatma Gandhi mean to you?

As India marks Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, we ask people from different walks of life what Mahatma Gandhi means to them. From his ideas of non-v

Big Blow to Land Grab Attempt on Lord Jagannath

In a significant ruling that reinforces the protection of temple properties, the Odisha Board of Revenue has ordered the restoration of valuable

India is proud of Captain Smit Machchhar for saving so many lives says Civil Aviation Secretary

NACFS elects new national leadership

Pilot Tried To Crash Plane: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Reconstructs Flydubai Mid-Air Drama

There was no way this plane was going to get through the Israeli security cordon, says Abhijit Iyer-Mitra as he reconstructs the alleged cockpit

Gandhi Jayanti wishes 2026: 50 wishes for Instagram captions and WhatsApp status messages

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 wishes: Celebrate October 2 with these 50 messages for Instagram and WhatsApp. The collection features 25 Instagram captions

SIs Mother-in-Law Murdered, Gold Looted In Kavali

The deceased was identified as Ponguluri Vijayalakshmi, alias Veeramm, 68, mother-in-law of an SI working at Kavali. She was living alone at Bair

Delhi Court Upholds Senior Citizens Rule To Evict Children From Property

The court held that the provisions derive their authority not only from Section 32 of the Act, which deals with rule-making powers, but also from

West Bengal Government Issues Alert Over Fake Calls Impersonating Governor

The West Bengal government warns citizens about fake calls claiming to be from the governors office and unauthorized use of his image. West Benga

AP Extends Liquor Shop Application Deadline To Oct. 6

Andhra Pradesh extended the deadline for applications for 807 liquor retail shops under the 2026-27 excise policy to October 6.

Court Rejects Anantha Babus Bail Plea

He said the examination of key witnesses had already been completed and the remaining witnesses were only experts and investigating officers, lea

Jagan Questions Naidu Over 34% BC Quota

He questioned whether Naidu had discussed the issue with the Centre and urged him to use his influence as an NDA ally to persuade the Union gover

Elon Musk returns to US govt, this time to advise on future wars

Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian, which focuses on studying future warfare for the Pentagon. Alongside Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingri

No Eligible Voter to be left behind: CEO

Srinagar, Oct 01: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting with District Election Officers and EROs for the enrolment

Six Colleges, Four Hostels Take Part In Week-Long Bhagat Singh Jayanti Events In Vizag

The celebrations concluded with a prize distribution ceremony at AVN College on Thursday.

Eiffel Tower probe clears BAPS, finds no explicit request to remove female staff

The investigation found that the incident resulted from a chain of errors in how the visit was planned and managed. Female employees were moved a

First image of Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar emerges

First image of the Omani co-pilot accused of stabbing Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar mid-air has emerged. The incident occurred aboard Flight FZ

Other than outrage: On women, unsafe public spaces

Restrictions on women cannot be the answer to unsafe public spaces

Pune Recovery Officer Granted Bail in Women

A Pune recovery officer accused of embezzling 5.69 lakh from womens savings groups has been granted bail by the court. Pune Recovery Officer Gran

Indiramma House Costs Soar As Sand, Brick Prices Rise

A shortage of sand bricks in Nalgonda has pushed prices up 50%, increasing construction costs for beneficiaries of Indiramma housing.

Business Standard poll: RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps in October meet

RBI may raise repo rate by 25 bps in October as higher crude prices raise inflation risks, while resilient growth could prompt an upward revision

Inter First-Year Students To Face 20% Internal Assessment

The CVR will apply from the 202627 academic year, and colleges have been directed to follow them while implementing the revised assessment patter

Youth ran for India

Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the more than 6,000 participants in the Kashmir Marathon-Run for Unity had run

Musk Rejoins Team Trump To Co-Lead Pentagon Study On Warfare Future

Musk served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he spearheaded sweeping job cuts across the US federal government, b

How much bigger could your 2027 Social Security check be? The latest COLA forecast gives retirees a clue

A 3.5% to 3.6% Social Security COLA is currently being projected for 2027. That would be above this years 2.8% increase, although the final figur

Araku Coffee Earns Global Recognition, Says GCC Chief

GCC chairman Kidari Shravan Kumar said Araku coffee, cultivated by tribal farmers in the Agency region, has gained national and international rec

Handloom Bazaar Showcases Andhras Craft Heritage: NTR District Collector

NTR district collector G. Lakshmisha inaugurated a Handloom Bazaar in Vijayawada showcasing traditional weaves and handicrafts from across Andhra

Inter-state drug network busted in Srinagar, 8 arrested, huge hauls seized

2.19 lakh capsules, codeine, heroin-like substance, Rs 85.75 lakh cash, gold worth Rs 2.2 Cr, pistol recovered Srinagar, Oct 01: Srinagar Police

India's manufacturing PMI hits 7-month high in September as domestic, export demand strengthen

Indias manufacturing activity accelerated to a seven-month high in September, with the HSBC PMI rising to 55.1 from 52.8 in August as stronger do

October Chinese Horoscope 2026: Every animal sign gets one moment that could change everything

The Monthly Chinese Horoscope opens with Fire Rooster energy. On October 8, the energy shifts to the Earth Dog. The first week of the month is es

Flying Was Not Smits First Choice

Give personal life equal importance it will help you fly longer, he advised aspiring pilots.

'Was Conscious, Communicating': flydubai Passenger Recalls Saving Indian Pilot

Speaking to NDTV, Zvika Manes, who is the CEO of Bank Leumi's underwriting company, said he and others managed to restrain the co-pilot using cab

Census repeats 'Nishakt' term used in 2011, activists object

Disability rights activists have raised concerns over the term 'nihshakt' used in Census 2027. They argue that this term is derogatory and contra