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Forceful Closures Will Meet Criminal Action, Warns Bhubaneswar DCP

As the India Blocs 12-hour statewide bandh takes effect, the Commissionerate Police have stepped up security measures across the capital city, is

India targets 1 billion 5G users by 2030, up from 550 mn now: Scindia

Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Scindia said 5G in India has become the fastest-adopted

Anthropic introduces Claude Haiku 5.5 in competition to cheaper, open source models

Anthropic announced that the new Claude Haiku 5.5 was available at a much lower price than Haiku 4.5

Farewell to Nana Patekar, the silver screens eternal man

Patekar refused to be slotted as a unidimensional star his staggering career saw him play hero, villain, character actor and even the odd comedy

Swift Action Saves Lives: Odisha Fire Services Handle Dozens of Emergencies in 24 Hours

Showcasing round-the-clock vigilance, the Odisha Fire & Emergency Services successfully managed a series of critical operations over the past 24

At least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi over alleged assault on cops, police vehicle vandalism

Cases follow FIRs over Tuesdays protest, with Congress leaders also booked over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan; another protest pla

Centre rejects Elon Musk

New Delhi:SpaceX founder Elon Musk has accused certain oligarchs of blocking the launch of his satellite internet service Starlink in India to pr

Andhra Pradesh Readies Rs 2,405 Crore Blueprint To Modernise Godavari Delta Irrigation Network

Rahul Gandhi has 'anarchist' mindset: Nitin Nabin

BJP will always oppose attempts to settle people in India with a foreign mindset, the partys national president said

Starlink: How To Think About Musk's Oligarch Charge

Self-styled tantric Shrawan Mahto arrested after video of him swinging small children as part of ritual goes viral

The video showed the tantrik performing a bizzare ritual on toddlers in the presence of their parents, in the name of curing them.

EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety

Politicians and economists across the 27-nation bloc consider China's massive subsidies and exports a major threat to core industrial sectors

NTRUHS invites Andhra Governor to its Ruby Jubilee celebrations on October 26

Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar and other officials brief S. Abdul Nazeer on the universitys 40-year journey; the Governor agrees to attend

7,000 TGSRTC buses to run during Dasara in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate 7,000 special buses to clear the rush during Dasara vacation in the s

Italy Parliament votes on electoral law in key test for Meloni

The proposal would introduce a fully proportional system that guarantees a parliamentary majority to any alliance winning more than 42% of the vo

The people this years Nobel Prizes left out

The number of winners every year should not be confused with the number of people it takes to do excellent science

Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bioweapon

Russia warned earlier against false information as reports emerged of a second suspected case. The U.S. and UN have urged Russia to be more trans

Woman social media influencer in Keralam booked for allegedly sexually harassing minor boy

Police officials said a detailed probe is underway into the complaint, and the boys statement has been recorded

'Not bragging': Trump makes fresh pitch for Nobel Peace Prize, citing '8 settled wars'

DGP asks police to use drones and step up intelligence in Godavari villages ahead of local body polls

Harish Kumar Gupta tells SPs of four districts to keep sensitive villages under watch and rope in NCC and NSS volunteers

Iran will never have a nuclear weapon: Rubio draws red line for Tehran

BJP turns heat on Rahul Gandhi over 'clash' with female Delhi cop

BJP leaders escalated attacks on Rahul Gandhi following his protests against the Election Commission. C R Kesavan accused Gandhi of inappropriate

Local body polls: YSRCP urges SEC to call all-party meeting before notification

The party cites delays in issuing caste certificates to candidates, seeks Central forces for the polls and wants ward-wise rolls prepared only af

Rahul Gandhi briefly detained as India

NEW DELHI, October 8, 2026 (AP) Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police Wednesday during a protest against the coun

Nana Patekar death: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and others pay tribute to veteran actor

Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026) after suffering from cardiac arrest

Three killed as man drives tractor into crowd in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor

The injured were taken to a community health centre, where Baburam and Udayveer died. Mahendra succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital, s

Nana Patekar passes away at 75: Old video of the legend performing tricep dips in red gamcha resurfaces; leaves fans in tears

IMD Update: Thunderstorms likely in coastal AP, Rayalaseema, Karnataka for a week

South Peninsula turns stormy and rainy as easterly flow gathers pace across Bay of Bengal, signalling seasonal transition from south-west monsoon

175 years of history: The enduring legacy of Chennais Government College of Fine Arts

From its 19th-century origins as the Madras School of Arts to Devi Prasad Roy Choudhurys formal curriculum and KCS Panikers modernist influence,

SC moves to curb pharma firms unethical marketing

Rahul Gandhi has 'anarchist' mindset: BJP president

Women account for 25% of Indias capital market participation: SEBI chief

The regulator is encouraging broader participation through incentives, investor awareness initiatives and stronger communication on risks across

Sharmila invites T.N. Chief Minister Vijay to daughters wedding

FIR against MLA for creating false death certificates of voters in Vijayapura

The complainant alleged that the MLA and Booth Level Agent of Vijayapura Assembly constituency had falsely claimed that he had died, and that his

Visual artist Angel Rose turns pink rice into an archive of Indian and Surinamese identity

Amsterdam-based artist Angel Rose explores ancestry, pop culture and cultural memory through pink rice, archival images and objects in her latest

Hinduism Inclusive, Abrahamic Religions Inherently Exclusive: Madras High Court Upholds Denial Of FCRA Registration To Zen Trust

IND vs WI: Samson-Sooryavanshi dilemma resurfaces

At least two fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi over alleged assault on cops, police vehicle vandalism

Cases follow FIRs over Tuesdays protest, with Congress leaders also booked over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan; another protest pla

HDFC Bank shares dip, falls 4% in October so far

HDFC Bank shares remained under pressure amid higher rates, with the stock witnessing active trading and extending its recent decline on Thursday

Modi highlights biggest citizen dividend of tech

Andhra plans Japan-style industrial clusters to link MSMEs to global supply chains, says T.G. Bharath

The State has built a pipeline of 714 projects worth 22.6 lakh crore, with a potential to create 19.3 lakh jobs, says Industries and Commerce Min

India targets 1 bn 5G users by 2030, aims to lead world in 6G: Scindia

India aims to double its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday, add

IAF has grown into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh

The IAF chief said conflicts in parts of the world have shown that air power is the primary means of protecting the interests of a nation

Naked gold Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament

A 2.6-metre statue of US President Donald Trump, naked and coated in gold leaf, went on display inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg this

Christa Pikes first words after surviving execution: Where am I? attorney says

Pike, 50, survived despite receiving two lethal doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30

Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies in Goa

PANAJI, Oct 8: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his powerful performances and commanding screen presence, died at his residence in Goa in th

India calls Musks Starlink approval allegations baseless and misconceived

The dispute comes as Starlink, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel await spectrum assignment and final clearances for satellite internet services

Lessons We Can Learn From The Philanthropy Of Ashish Dhawan

AP CM Meets Jal Shakti Minister, Discusses Polavaram, Jal Jeevan Works

The Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to ensure the timely release of funds for both projects.

Nana Patekar Left Films at Career Peak to Join Army During Kargil War: The Untold Story

Nana Patekar's lesser-known Kargil War story: The veteran actor spent around 60 days with the Indian Army and served with its Quick Reaction Team

ECI West Bengal Data: TMC Won Top 5 Seats Affected by SIR Deletions

Official data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that the five West Bengal assembly constituencies that experienced the hig

KPCC to Hold Democracy Protection Meetings Across Keralam

Gandhi and Priyanka, along with their supporters, had staged protests on October 6 and 7 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electora

India considers delaying rollout of UPI payments fee, sources say

Oct 8 (Reuters) India is considering delaying the rollout of a fee on large payments via its popular Unified Payment Interface platform by a few

'Nana Patekar's mortal remains sent for postmortem': Doctor

Lake Minnetonka estate bought for $3.45M in 2013 now sells for $18.25M, sets record

An exceptional estate on Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling for $18.25 million. Nestled at 20670 Linwood

When Nana Patekar Left Films To Serve In Army During Kargil War

It was 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan when Nana Patekar approached his seniors to let him serve, to which they said only the Defence

India may delay 0.4% UPI fee rollout for large payments

The potential postponement could give the payments industry additional time to prepare while avoiding disruption during the busy festive period.

Amazon layoffs to hit India before Diwali as e-commerce giant cuts 1,000 jobs globally: Report

Just before Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 went live, the E-commerce giant has cut 1,000 jobs globally with employees reportedly got affected

Live updates: Leaders, film fraternity mourn Nana Patekar's death

Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday.

FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police per

ECINet was designed to centralise all deletions, additions from BJP headquarters: Congress

Jairam Ramesh shared a screenshot of a media report which quoted a security researcher as saying that he warned the ECI and the country's cyber-s

Centre Defends Satellite Rules After Elon Musk Alleges Monopolistic Chokehold Blocking Starlink In India

Nana Patekar passes away; Akshay Kumar recalls 'Welcome' and 'Housefull 5'

Nana Patekar death: A look at the legendary actor

Mumbai: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most powerful and distinctive performers, passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, Oct

PM Modi inaugurates 10th India Mobile Congress 2026, highlights Indias telecom growth

PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2026, appreciating the evolution of digital connectivity and the telecom secto

Normal life hit in Odisha as INDIA bloc parties observe bandh over new mining law, other issues

Business establishments, petrol pumps, shops and many educational institutes were seen closed in the morning, while public transport such as buse

Hargi village bans

Shivamogga: In an attempt to curb extravagant spending on weddings and prevent families from falling into debt, residents of Hargi village in Shi

Meet Nana Patekar's wife who gave up IIT for theatre

YouTube to live-stream ISL 2026-27 season for free; Sony secures TV rights

The new distribution arrangement gives the ISL three viewing options in India - free live streaming on YouTube, television coverage on Sony Sport

Woman found burnt in Yadgir forest, lover arrested for murder

Yadgir: Yadgir police have solved the murder of a 48-year-old jogathi woman whose charred body was found in a dense forest area last month, with

Punjab Kings' coaching staff to undergo major changes? Haddin-Hopes resign ahead of IPL 2027 | Report

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 season is on the horizon, and the various franchises are hard at work as they begin the process of finalisin

Govt reacts to Musks oligarchs post, rebuts discrimination allegations

Elon Musk had taken to X to express his displeasure at Starlink not getting security clearance to launch services in India

WHO prequalifies Serum Institute of Indias quadrivalent HPV vaccine, CERVAVAC | Explained

The development is significant for India as well as the global effort to prevent cervical cancer

Learn to shun hate, stop vote manipulations: Sibal's swipe at PM

Mr. Sibal's attack on the PM came a day after Mr. Modi addressed the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' to mark a quarter-century as a head of governm

Unfolding El Nio may be the strongest since 1950s, says WMO

Record Pacific warmth signals the rapidly strengthening warm weather event could push central and eastern tropical Pacific temperatures to record

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to lead peoples tribunal against electoral rolls discrepancies in Bengaluru

Abhijeet Dipke and Dhruv Rathee are set to attend a people's tribunal in Bengaluru regarding electoral rolls. The event, held at Freedom Park, wi

IAF has grown into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal A P Singh

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh highlighted the Indian Air Force's operational capabilities at the 94th Air Force Day celebrations. The event include

Telangana Waqf Board faces fake NOC menace

Hyderabad: Amid all its issues, the Telangana Waqf Board is now facing a challenge due to fake No Objection Certificates and occupancy rights cer

Manisha Koirala fitness routine at 56: After cancer recovery, Khamoshi actor is taking a very different approach to intense workouts

Manisha Koirala continues to prioritise fitness at 56, recently sharing a glimpse of her workout routine featuring yoga-based mobility exercises

Nana Patekars Last Pictures from Samrat Club

The actor was in Goa for an event where he made his last public appreance in Dona Paula on October 4.

Tata Power shares hits 52-week low; announced Ocean Sun deal buzz

The stock opened firm at 347, touching an intraday high of 347.75, but reversed course within the first hour of trade

'They are paid by enemies of our nation': Trump interrupted repeatedly by protesters at Texas rally

ITC sees 2.9% of equity change hands in single large trade; stock slumps 3%

According to Bloomberg data, 366.7 million shares, representing 2.93 per cent of the company's equity, changed hands in a single large trade.

ElevanLabs Mati Staniszewski: India Ticks All Boxes for Voice AI

Live | PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress

Sensex falls 400 pts, Nifty below 22,500 as D-Street digests RBIs calibrated tightening stance. What can bring bulls back?

Indian equities remain under pressure as the RBIs calibrated tightening stance, continued FII selling and rising oil prices weigh on sentiment, w

Best Add-ons to Pair with Bumper to Bumper Car Insurance

Explore the benefits of bumper-to-bumper car insurance and discover essential add-on covers from engine protection to return-to-invoice to maximi

Institutional investment in housing dips 39% mn in 9 months: Colliers

Institutional investments in the residential segment fell 39 per cent annually to USD 695 million during January-September this year as realty fi

Ahead of Diwali, Hyderabad domestic flights costlier than int

Hyderabad: Airfares from Hyderabad have surged ahead of Diwali with domestic flights to several Indian cities now costing more than tickets to in

Baseless and misconceived: Centre rebuts Musks blocked entry charge on Starlink India

American billionaire Elon Musk alleged that Starlinks entry into India was being blocked by certain oligarchs seeking to protect their monopolist