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Agri GNPA Likely To Touch Rs 2 Lakh Cr By March 2028

The GNPA ratio of agriculture loans at scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) stood at 5.11% in June 2026, the highest among major sectors. Agricultur

Delhi Police Uncovers Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gokalpuri, Three Arrested

Delhi Police raided an illegal firecracker factory in Gokalpuri, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of explosives. Delhi Po

Penn scientists tracked fruit flies in outdoor cages for four months; seasonal shifts were linked to genetic changes across more than 60% of the genome

In an intriguing four-month investigation conducted in Philadelphias experimental orchard, researchers studied Drosophila melanogaster fruit flie

Why build data centres when drinking water is scarce? HRF asks govt

Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) urged the Revanth Reddy government to suspend artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, owing to the sev

Women take the wheel of pink e-autos in coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru: A women-focused transport initiative is opening up new livelihood opportunities in Dakshina Kannada, where pink electric autorickshaws

SoFi stock price jumps over 10 per cent after SoFi Technologies Inc Q3 earnings report beats Wall Street estimates, check revenue forecast

SoFi earnings: SoFi Technologies Inc's adjusted net revenue surged 44 per cent to a record $1.4 billion in the third quarter, beating expectation

'You still can't get 50 off 12': Yuvraj Singh teases Abhishek Sharma after match-winning ton against New Zealand

Abhishek produced a breathtaking 113 off 38 balls, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a quick-fire 45 off 19 deliveries as India chased

Iran says supreme leader met with security chief over Hormuz

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, recently met with security chief Mohsen Rezaei to discuss important regional security. They fo

Cyberabad Police asks firecracker sellers to get Diwali licence

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police has directed firecracker sellers to obtain a licence under the Explosives Act 1884 and Rules 1983 before Diwali.

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, inve

Magazine: How Shubham Shevade turned a Maharashtra village into a dazzling Marathi indie

The debutant writer-director opens about returning from Los Angeles to India to tell his own stories, how the unconventional structure of Magazin

Sink the idea: Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worry

Light pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep disturba

No US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri

The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20 per cent.

Foreign Investors pull out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, as rising crude oil prices, escalating

Over 32,000 trees to be axed for hydropower project ahead of PM Modi's visit: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut shared a letter purportedly issued by a forest official, stating that approval has been granted for the diversion of 233 hectares of

ACC Q2 profit slumps 91% to 93 crore, revenue slips 5.2% to 5,656 crore

Revenue from operations was down 5.24 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5,656 crore in September quarter FY27. Total expenses were up 2.46 per cent at

Cristiano Ronaldo in Line For Portugal Return After Fallout With Coach

Ronaldo abruptly left the Portugal camp on September 30 during the opening qualifiers for the Nations League, before accusing Jesus of breaking h

Bhatti Vikramarka To Hold All-party Meet Over El Nio On Oct 28

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will host an all-party meeting on Wednesday to take suggestions from parties on dealing w

'Modi won't go anywhere': BJP, Congress trade barbs over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'baap' remarks

Kharge triggered a row when he said Modi ka baap bhi jayega in response to an audience member's comment that he prime minister will not go anywh

Congress To Step Up Fight to Protect Voting Rights, Seeks CEC Exit: Pallam Raju

Raju alleged that whenever Congress raises serious questions, BJP tries to divert public attention from the core issue instead of giving a direct

Agilisium to shift its Asia headquarters from Chennai to Hyderabad

The shift to Hyderabad is aimed attaping into Hyderabads strong pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem, the company said

'Tough To Stop These Guys, They Showed Us How To Bat In Powerplay': Santner On Loss To India

The New Zealand: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was astonished by India's batting display in the third T20I here at Hnry Stadium as he adm

Journalist Questioned In Ankita Bhandari Murder VIP Angle

The CBI has recorded the statement of journalist Ashutosh Negi, who advocated for a central agency investigation into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari mu

Anahat Singh Advances To Quarterfinals In Canadian Women''s Open

India's Anahat Singh moved to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament with a four-game victory over England's Saran Nghi

Bibiano Fernandes Issues Clear Challenge To India U15 Stars After Mixed Campaign

India U15 head coach Bibiano Fernandes has urged his players to learn from their mixed group-stage campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festiva

Odisha Reviews Flood Control

In view of Cyclone Arnab and its anticipated impact on Odisha, a meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Er. Dillip Kumar Rout, Engineer-in

CPI forms human chain in Delhi demanding CECs resignation and rollback of SIR

CPI general secretary D. Raja said Mr. Kumar had lost the confidence of the people and that his continuation as Chief Election Commissioner posed

PE investors focus on returns, as 'spray and pray' fades: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Bain Capital's Amit Chandra and Multiples PE's Renuka Ramnath discuss why investors are shifti

Kerala Minister Questions Governors Authority Amid Political Tensions

Keralas Forest Minister, Shibu Baby John, challenges the Governors recommendation to dismiss PSC members, alleging political motives behind ED in

The changing dynamics of gold loan market

Gold loans, with liquid security, swift recovery and low default rate, are now preferred to stress prone unsecured loans and microfinance

Ranabaali | Song - Endhayya Saami

Watch the song 'Endhayya Saami' from Telugu movie 'Ranabaali' starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. 'Endhayya Saami' is sung by Ajay

Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Sharara' By Jigar

Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Sharara' sung by Jigar, with music composed by N Vee and lyrics penned by Kaptaan. The music video features Geet G

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Song - Abhi Kuch Dino Se

Watch the song 'Abhi Kuch Dino Se' from the Hindi movie 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Tisca Chopra, Shr

'Stupid': Trump Unloads On Obama Over White House Cheesecake Factory Dig

Donald Trump has fired back at Barack Obama after the former president mocked his lavish White House makeover with a brutal Saddam Husseins Chees

Alias Rukmini | Song - Ruku Ruku Rukmini (Lyrical)

Watch the song promo 'Ruku Ruku Rukmini' from Telugu movie 'Alias Rukmini' starring Nithiin and Aafiya Sayed. 'Ruku Ruku Rukmini' is sung by Anur

Yogi REVEALS One Condition to DRDO for BrahMos, Says UP-Made Missile Left Pak in Turmoil

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards 2026 UP Chapter in Lucknow, recounted how his gove

Meesaya Murukku 2 | Song - Aura 10/10

Watch the song 'Aura 10/10' from Tamil movie 'Meesaya Murukku 2' starring Hiphop Tamizha and others. 'Aura 10/10' is sung by Hiphop Tamizha and m

'10k Crore Loss Amid Diwali': Delhi Traders Renew Appeal to Rahul Gandhi Over Ramlila Rally

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has warned of potential losses and urged the Congress leadership to reschedule the event.Rahul Gandhis 30

Germany sees India, Tamil Nadu as semiconductor partners

Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany identifies opportunities in power semiconductors, manufacturing technologies, research and skil

Womens safety is crucial to Indias economic growth

Companies must incorporate socio emotional behavioural training and mixed-gender dynamics into employee orientation programmes

Bangladesh Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Sends Clear WTC Message Ahead Of Crucial West Indies Tests

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants his side to focus on the West Indies test cricket series which starts on Wednesday, rather than th

CSK Revamp Coaching Staff, Bring In Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty And Mohit Sharma

Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma have been appointed assistant coaches of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League

Here's how much your older Samsung phones are actually worth

You have options for selling your old Samsung phone, depending on how much hassle you'll tolerate for more cash.

Maharashtra govt approves Rs 391 crore towards MSRTC employees' salaries ahead of Diwali

In a significant development, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued a notification allocating Rs 391.02 crore for the state transport corp

Abhishek Sharma's 35-Ball Ton Powers India To Series Win In New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma scythed through a hapless New Zealand attack to unleash carnage that made even Vaibhav Sooryavanshi look like a bystander at time

Pia Dandiya's $12.7 Million Net Worth: How the Florida Congressional candidate built her career

Pia Dandiya is contesting for a seat in the US House of Representatives for Florida's 22nd district. Her wealth, primarily attributed to her care

'What Cricket...' Abhishek's Cheeky Reply to Yuvi's 12-Ball 50 Taunt

India opener Abhishek Sharma, after scoring a match-winning century against New Zealand in the third T20I, addressed Yuvraj Singh's playful chall

Akasa Air shifts Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, adds 45th Boeing 737 Max

The changes are expected to strengthen international connectivity from the new airport while supporting the airlines expansion and fleet growth p

HCLTech Expands Climate Action Grant to 24 Countries, Boosting Global Climate Efforts

The winners will be announced on June 5, 2027, following a rigorous screening process. One winner will receive $500,000, while three runners-up w

Kashmiri Pandit Threat Case Takes Dramatic Turn, Community Activist Held in Haryana

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Rakesh Handoo, a Kashmiri Pandit activist based in Haryana, alleging his involvement in the circulatio

SC Rejects YSRCPs Plea to Extend Nomination Deadline

Supreme Court rejects YSRCPs plea to extend nomination deadline in AP local body polls, orders CCTV cameras at polling stations.

Odisha to Evacuate 48K People, Readies 466 Shelters as Cyclone Arnab Nears

With very severe cyclonic storm Arnab intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and set to influence southern Odisha, the state government has activate

Cipla Q2 net profit falls 35% to 877.5 cr, revenue declines marginally

Pharmaceutical major Cipla on Tuesday reported a 35 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at 877

Congos Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread

Congos fast-moving Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 confirmed cases as authorities race to slow the spread across Africa

Nyrraa M. Banerji says Story TVs Premkatha made her imagine herself in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film

Actor Nyrraa M. Banerji has opened up about the visual treatment of Premkatha, the Story TV micro drama in which she stars opposite Karam Rajpal.

Bhuvan Bams fitness trainer shares transformation pictures ahead of Dhindora's premiere on Netflix

Bhuvan Bams fitness trainer, Pranit Shilimkar, has shared a series of photographs highlighting the actor and content creators fitness journey ahe

Kiara Advani reveals her festive makeup secret, favourite lipstick shade; showers love on her Toxic look

For Kiara Advani, a beauty routine does not always have to be elaborate to make an impact. Sometimes, it comes down to a non-negotiable skincare

Delhi High Court refuses to stay probe against woman scribe in SC/ST Act case filed by ACP

NHAI Sets Three-Month Deadline To Improve Look And Feel Of National Highways: Report

No pressure to stop buying Russian oil, India to buy from whoever offers best deal: Puri

Panaji , Oct 27: Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday denied that India was under any pressure to stop buying Russian oil. Indi

'Still Can't Get 50 Off 12': Yuvraj Singh's Banter Gets Honest Abhishek Sharma Reply After Wellington Storm

Abhishek Sharma considers Yuvraj Singh his guru. Over the last few years, Abhishek has often found guidance from the great all-rounder. Both hail

Watch: Rahul Gandhi: We will not stop until Gyanesh Kumar resigns

Larsen & Toubro Q2 Results: Profit surges 33% YoY to Rs 5,202 crore, revenue grows 16%

L&T Q2 Results: Larsen & Toubro announced significant financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a 33% incr

Mazagon Dock Q2: All you need to know about PSU shipbuilder's July-September business

For Mazagon Dock, revenue from operations fell 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 2,446 crore from Rs 2,929 crore in the year-ago quarter. On a sequential

Parameshwara Says Hes Stable, Asks Not To Visit Him At Hospital

In a post on X, he appealed to people not to visit him in the hospital, saying it could inconvenience other patients

Six-member SIT formed to probe Guwahati hotel firing that left five dead

Assam Police have constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a deadly shooting at a hotel in Guwahati that left fiv

India needs three lakh semiconductor professionals by 2030, says SRMIST VC

Muthamizhchelvan calls for closer industry-academia collaboration to develop semiconductor talent and translate university research into commerci

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 54.81 feet

Local Body Polls: Naidu Mocking Democracy, Alleges Jagan

Jagan alleged that the coalition government was resorting to undemocratic tactics because it had failed to fulfill its electoral promises and was

Sacred Flash and Silver Dynamite show out

Stock market ends flat as Infosys drags IT stocks, defence shares rally

Investors weighed corporate earnings concerns against policy developments, while upcoming market events are expected to influence trading directi

Kavya Maran-Anirudh wedding: Here

Hyderabad: November is arriving with big wedding bells, and one of the most talked-about celebrations is reportedly set to bring together the wor

Arif Patel: The

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Arif Patel: The 33m Convicted Fraudster Still on the Run in Dubai Arif Patel stole more than 33m in public money and was senten

ECI Notice To Poll Bound States

District officers such as District Election Officers (DEOs), Returning Officers (ROs), Additional District Magistrates (ADMs), Sub-Divisional Mag

Instagram pulls down explainer on ECI affidavit in SC

New Delhi: An explainer put up by LiveLaw on Instagram on the Election Commission of Indias (ECIs) affidavit in the Supreme Court on Monday, Octo

Security of Jewish state at stake: Netanyahu urges supporters to come out and vote, claims left 'stealing election'

Israali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared election day an emergency and called for voter mobilisation. He watned supporters about po

Rubber Board turns to digital platform to revive untapped plantations

INR Konnect, the digital platform, aims to revive tapping in rubber plantations where operations have ceased by connecting plantation owners with

Why India Needs to Count Nitrogen Emissions Alongside Carbon

Jacob Koshy examines how excessive nitrogen fertiliser use, agricultural policy and gaps in scientific research intersect with Indias air polluti

Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 to Be Held at Dilli Haat from Nov 1 to 15

The National Capital is set to witness a rich display of Indias cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship as the fortnight-long Shilp Samag

Microsoft voluntary retirement scheme: What happens if employees say no to the exit offer?

Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme allowing approximately 60,000 employees to leave the company with support. The offer includes

Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after Mao remarks cost him brand deals

Kylian Mbappe faced backlash for his comments about Mao Zedong, referring to him as a dictator. Major Chinese companies ended their endorsement d

Jagan Reddy Warns Police on Accountability After Retirement

Jagan Reddy emphasizes police accountability and fair elections while addressing party workers in Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh. Jagan Reddy Warns

Meet India's New T20 Century King!

Abhishek Sharma took his tally to 11 centuries in T20 cricket -- the most by an Indian batter in the shortest format of the game overtaking the g

They cleared invasive shrubs from a Pennsylvania forest; What grew back surprised researchers

Researchers cleared 18 invasive shrub species from a Pennsylvania woodland and followed it for seven years. Native plants and young trees returne

Shaktikanta Das urges BFSI sector to lead infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing funding

Shaktikanta Das highlighted the essential role of the BFSI sector in financing infrastructure and new manufacturing. He emphasized the need for f

Apple Says It Will Replace iPhone Duo Units Showing Screen Problems

Over the weekend, social media posts showed the iPhone Duo with cracks and lines in the inner display along the central hinge where the iPhone Du

Backward motion is easier to judge at walking speed

When we walk forward, the scene ahead spreads outward from a central point. Moving backward produces the opposite pattern, with the scene appeari

Scientists released 600 beetles into 30 identical landscapes; after 13 generations, some traveled three times farther than others despite the same lab conditions

A 2009 research highlighted that the movement patterns of species are far more erratic than earlier assumptions suggested, due to inherent natura

CAT 2026 Admit Card: Check release date, instructions and how to download

The CAT 2026 admit card release date has been notified; the hall ticket will be made available on Nov 4, 2026. Once out, aspirants can download i

Tokenized bonds vs traditional bonds: How Indias new digital system changes bond trading and settlement for investors

India's first tokenized bonds worth 1,025 crore mark a shift in bond trading. A PPFAS report explains how blockchain technology, digital rupee se