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Police officers explain the ill-effects of drugs and the dangers of rash driving to students in NTR district

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points and shifted its policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening as inflation pressures intensify. With crude oil prices above $100 a barrel and food inflation driven by a weak monsoon, the RBI has signalled that controlling inflation is now its top priority. While the central bank believes the economy can absorb tighter monetary conditions, questions remain about the impact on growth, borrowing costs and investment. This e

After months of protests in Chhatarpur district over the Ken-Betwa river link project, the next leg of the jal satyagraha by tribal people in Madhya Pradeshs Bundelkhand will soon complete a month. Hundreds affected by the State governments Majhgaon irrigation project are protesting in Panna district, seeking fair compensation and rehabilitation while alleging irregularities in the process. Mehul Malpani gauges the anger and frustration of those who say their movement is being crushed by force

Salur student M. Naresh and Chiralas E. Swathi win the State-level 5K run organised by the AIDS Control Society

With the Series 12, Apple has clearly decided that the future of the watch is health intelligence, and the new sensor is the clearest sign yet

The Renault Triber has always been an impressive exercise in packaging, offering genuine seven-seat versatility in a compact footprint, but its 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine was always the weak link. The new Triber Turbo changes that equation substantially, bringing a 100PS turbo-petrol engine, a re-engineered platform and sharper dynamics to what was already one of Indias most practical family cars.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says under PM Narendra Modis leadership India transformed into a global power; he also raises several key issues concerning the development of Andhra Pradesh and briefs him on major development projects being implemented in the State

Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams neutralised the devices found along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route, days after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were killed near Pilong village

The organisation said restrictions are needed to protect the business of around 15 lakh traders in the national capital.

Apples new Welcome home event comes about a month after its annual iPhone launch event

Court allows plea by advocate K.M. Shajahan, who contended that police should register an FIR rather than conduct a preliminary inquiry on allegations contained in report of ED

Elon Musk has questioned the delay in granting approval to SpaceXs Starlink satellite internet service in India, asking whether Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the real boss of India. Musk claimed Starlink had spent five years complying with Indian regulations but was still awaiting clearance. The Department of Telecommunications rejected allegations of bias, saying security assessments were under way and the same rules applied to all operators. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also jo

Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote October 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote to remain in Canada

For patients who need a stem-cell transplant but do not have a suitable family donor, registries provide access to potential unrelated donors. Experts say India needs a larger and more diverse donor pool to improve the chances of finding a match

PERM suspension has come shortly after the Modi government went out of its way to please U.S. President Donald Trump by imposing UPI MDR charges that will clearly and directly benefit American companies, Jairam Ramesh claimed.

Basic equipment and chemicals required in a chemistry lab are stocked in Rasappetti designed by Abhilash Thiruvoth, a teacher at Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening AI education, research, and industry engagement by giving students exposure to emerging technologies and practical applications of intelligent systems

Rayalaseemas POCSO cases reveal a troubling mix of vulnerability, silence and delayed intervention, even as police investigations become more technology-driven, reports K. Umashanker. Andhra Pradesh recorded a decline in cases in 2025, but Chittoor saw a rise while Anantapur and Kurnool recorded falls. With 5,408 cases pending in exclusive POCSO courts, forensic delays, staff shortages, stigma and fear continue to test the promise of speedy justice, while experts stress prevention, early reporti

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

Already last year, the company said it was giving Claude the ability to end conversations in rare, extreme cases of persistently harmful or abusive user interactions

The new rules, approved by lawmakers in a secret ballot with 227 votes against 164, scraps the first-past-the-post seats and puts the whole parliament under proportional representation. While similar systems have existed previously, the contentious/ambitious clause guarantees up to 70 bonus seats in the Chamber, and 35 in the Senate, to the party or coalition that secure at least 42% votes

A Division Bench was considering two reports by Sabarimala Special Commissioner R. Jayakrishnan. The reports concerned waste management in Erumely during maasa puja and festival seasons and the repair of KWAs main booster stations at Neelimala and Appachimedu

I believe we were fired for prioritizing safety over the near-term interests of OpenAI as a corporation, one of the fired staffers, Mikita Balesni, wrote on X

While Beijing typically regulates fuel exports through a quota system, it has recently tightened oversight by vetting shipments on a month-by-month basis

Media reports late last month had pegged the figure at $70 billion based on information given to investors

The main contest is among BJP candidate Devasish Sharma, a former IAS officer, Congress nominee and former MLA Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.

This nation has seen many individuals come and go, and it has remained strong. So why this desperation to protect one man? the BRS party working president asked

Stubble burning is the result of a combination of legal, technological and economic factors, including the paddy-wheat cycle, assured procurement and a narrow window between crops; a lasting solution needs stronger incentives for diversification, better residue management and more reliable measurement of burning

With changing social patterns, elderly care has become a matter of serious concern for a large number of families in Keralam and hence, support of caregivers has become inevitable. Though in high demand, caregivers often face exploitation. Mithosh Joseph talks to stakeholders to understand their concerns

From his commanding screen presence and unmistakable delivery of dialogue to his memorable performances in Waqt, Heer Raanjha and Pakeezah, Raaj Kumars centenary offers an occasion to revisit the brilliance, idiosyncrasies and limitations of a singular Hindi film star.

Residents of Harigi, a village about 30 km from Shikaripur in Shivamogga district, have resolved to ban non-vegetarian feasts at weddings - beegaroota - in view of the severe drought affecting the agrarian community

The man survived and is being treated at a hospital, the agency said, describing him as a criminal illegal alien with a prior grand larceny conviction and a history of other arrests

Despite a steady decline in child marriages in Telangana, the practice continues. Poverty, social pressures and family circumstances continue to place girls at risk of being married early, with consequences for their education, health and independence. Abhinay Deshpande examines the persisting issue and its impact on young lives

The results from West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will likely indicate the political mood in the State after the BJP replaced the TMC after 15 years in power

Mr. Hegseth said the military hasnt executed a servicemember by firing squad since World War II

Bhuvneshwar has been doing really well in the IPL for the last two seasons, so the selectors must have thought that he would be useful in New Zealand, Kotak elaborated

Para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat was named the flag bearer of the Indian contingent for the Games

A senior Shipping Ministry official said that some Russian entities have also shown interest in building ships in India

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan permitted the event to take place at Vysarpadi in Chennai on October 9, 2026

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026

How one living voter found himself declared dead and deleted from the electoral roll

The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation

Mamata Banerjee reaches out to the CPI(M) leader even though they have beenharsh political critics of one another

Bias is more than human sociology; life makes choices with definite preferences