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Ministry of Finance Projects Indias Q2 FY27 GDP Growth at 7.35%

Indias economy is projected to grow by 7.35 per cent in the second quarter of FY27 (Q2 FY27), according to the Ministry of Finances latest monthl

The warp and weft of existentialism and svadharma

Understanding the intellectual tissue that binds the existentialists of the Western canon, such as Kierkegaard and Sartre with the hoary dharmic

Exercise can sometimes cause chest pain

Preston (UK), Oct 29 (Conversation) As a GP, I know that chest pain is one symptom that makes people worry. The immediate concern is that its a s

Southern Odisha on Edge as Rushikulya

Heavy and incessant rainfallsparked by the remnants of Cyclone Arnobhas triggered a mounting flood-like situation across southern Odisha, severel

Days after Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu Prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore transferred

17 remand prisoners who were lodged at the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district escaped on October 26 and were later recaptured

PMK welcomes Tamil Nadu Cabinet nod for Social Justice Survey, urges early start

In a statement, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said the survey had been a 47-year-long aspiration of the party and was necessary to safeguard Ta

No Govt Jobs For Those Involved In Violent

Uttar Pradesh has tightened character verification rules for government jobs, citing violent activities and serious offences while protecting can

Unreleased Claude model found attack chains in Chrome, Safari: Anthropic

Anthropic says Claude chained software flaws into working exploits, highlighting the growing role of AI in vulnerability research and cybersecuri

Fresh Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Andaman Sea; IMD Predicts Depression in 48 Hours

Even as cyclone Arnab weakens and moves out of focus, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather warning. A new low-pre

Former MLA Muthukumar surrenders in bribery case involving ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed his anticipatory bail petition, following which he surrendered on Thursday morning

CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan condemns online attacks against Mammootty, says Wayanad visit issue was resolved long ago

In a social media post, Jayarajan said the attempt to revive an old misunderstanding and use it to abuse and target the actor was driven by veste

Digital arrest: SC says it will examine RBI's KYC amendment directions to be operationalised by Dec 31

On the issues of digital arrest, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it will examine RBI's KYC amendment directions to be operationalised by Decem

13 killed, 10 injured as Russian drone hits two trains stopped at station in central Ukraine

A jet-powered Russian drone hit two trains stopped at a station in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others

Cyclone Arnab Aftermath: Massive Landslides Disrupt Communication Across South Odisha

The remnant impact of Cyclone Arnab has unleashed relentless downpours across southern Odisha, triggering a series of massive landslides in multi

Telangana artists to raise awareness on El Nino impact, precautionary measures

Merck tops third-quarter estimates as Keytruda, Gardasil outperform

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DVAC Conducts Statewide Searches at Locations Linked to Ex-Minister KN Nehru

The raids follow the registration of a case against Nehru and others, acting on a recent directive from the Madras High Court

U.K. PM Andy Burnham's trip to India could take place soon: British Envoy

India and the U.K. are aiming to double bilateral trade to around $120 billion by 2030

No one insulted Siddaramaiah more than him: Priyank Kharge hits back at HD Kumaraswamy

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge hit back at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over his allegations against the Kharge family in connection with the

Israel Probes Foreign Election Interference Amid Political Storm

Shin Bet given a week to investigate alleged foreign interference in Tuesdays polls as Netanyahu, Smotrich and Ben Gvir target Arab parties and w

Top Varanasi Officials Review High-Security Readiness at Banaras Station

Sunil Bharti Mittal awarded France's Legion of Honour for business ties

France's highest civilian distinction acknowledges the Bharti Enterprises chairman's longstanding role in expanding business cooperation and stra

India leads global green hydrogen supply commitments at over 5.5 lakh tonnes annually: Govt

India has emerged as the global leader in green hydrogen supply commitments, with Indian companies signing agreements covering over 5.5 lakh metr

GLOBAL MARKETS-European bonds and stocks rally; ECB meeting in focus as Lagarde confirms early exit

Europe's government bond and stock markets rallied on Thursday as traders waited

UP Board Basic Education Council Announces Half-Yearly Exam Dates for Classes 1 to 8

8th Pay Commission: Key Demands for DA Changes to Benefit Employees and Pensioners

Mumbai, October 29: The 8th Pay Commission, formed on November 3, 2025, is currently reviewing three significant demands regarding the Dearness A

Aviation major IndiGo posts 1,879.1 crore loss in September quarter

Aviation major IndiGo posts 1,879.1 crore loss in September quarter

No moon sighting on Karwa Chauth? An expert explains an alternative puja ritual

Karwa Chauth is observed by married Hindu women who fast for their husbands' long life and well-being. The fast is traditionally broken after sig

Changes Suggested for Indias Playing XI

Mumbai, October 29: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested a change in the Indian cricket teams playing XI for the fourth T20 match against

IKEA to open second store in Bengaluru, this time in the south

Spanning over 80,000 sq. ft. (7,783 sq. m.), the store is located not far from Konanakunte Cross Metro Station

Federal Judge Rebukes Trump Administration Over Attempt to Halt California Mail Ballots

Hannan Mollah takes 'mental criminal' swipe against Kiren Rijiju over 'Dimagi Naxal' remarks against Naseeruddin Shah

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Thursday hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, calling him a 'mental cri

Odisha Extends CT and D.El.Ed. 3rd Phase Slide-Up Admission Dates Extended Due to Cyclone

In response to the prevailing cyclonic weather conditions affecting several districts, the Odisha government has officially extended the deadline

Moscow, Pyongyang back network sending workers to Russian factories, report says

A Russian network of brokers sponsored by Pyongyang has taken North Koreans to work in Russia in exploitative conditions and in violation of UN s

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Andaman

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck 218 kilometres north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Who is to blame for Hong Kong's deadly 2025 fire?

An independent Hong Kong committee blamed a renovation contractor and consultant as well as four

Telangana's Tur Dal reaches Australia: Piyush Goyal says India's GI products are winning the world as first-ever 2.5 MT Tandur pigeon pea exported

Telanganas GI-tagged Tandur Tur Dal has reached Australia through its first-ever export shipment of 2.5 metric tonnes, announced by Union Commerc

Indian Stock Market Closes Strongly, Sensex Surges by 905 Points

The Indian stock market closed positively with Sensex rising 905 points amid broad-based buying and improved liquidity. Indian Stock Market Close

Husband of Jharkhand Advocate Anushka Chakraborty Surrenders in Court Following Suspicious Death

Kushagra Rudra Rana has surrendered in court as police investigate the suspicious death of his wife, advocate Anushka Chakraborty, in Hazaribagh.

Three French nationals jailed for life in Iraq for Islamic State ties

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Jio adds nearly 10 times more mobile subscribers than Airtel in September: Brokerage reports

Reliance Jio added nearly 10 times more mobile subscribers than Bharti Airtel in September 2026, excluding machine-to-machine (M2M) connections,

JD Vance Writes to Iran Security Chief in High-Stakes Truce Push Before US Midterms

Texas reused 135,389 old tires in San Angelo road projects; the recycled rubber was used in pavement to help improve road durability and divert waste from landfills

In San Angelo, Texas, over 135,000 recycled tires have been creatively incorporated into local road projects, significantly enhancing durability.

Sensex climbs over 900 points, Nifty tops 22,900 on FMCG, PSU bank rally

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices traded higher on Thursday, supported by strong buying in FMCG and public sector ban

Kumbakonam Gets 5 New Bus Services

The minister flagged off the buses from Kumbakonam bus stand.

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From Miami, Flavio Bolsonaro Declares Himself Brazil's 'President-Elect'

Olympics-South Africa unveils Durban as bid city for 2036 or 2040 Olympics

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Netanyahu Calls Suspected Election Fraud an Earthquake, Cites CEC

Israeli Prime Minister alleged that foreign entities had interfered in Tuesday's parliamentary elections and bribed voters in favour of Arab-led

Caught in the crossfire: why India, a bystander to the West Asia war, keeps burying its own

The Ministry of External Affairs put the toll plainly on Wednesday. We have lost 22 Indian nationals in the conflict, including 14 seafarers, spo

Activists write open letter to Telangana CM, point at issues in govt hospitals

The signatories called for a broader effort to strengthen the public health and medical system so that ordinary citizens would not be compelled t

Fund Review: Bandhan Short Term Fund

Fund Review: Bandhan Short Term Fund

EXCLUSIVE-Haleon CEO warns staff of 'difficult choices' ahead after sales miss, memo says

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Corporate demand for workers with green skills rises: LinkedIn report

Demand for workers with green skills is rising significantly in India, with 31 percent growth in hiring. Various industries are experiencing a sh

24 wins, 7 titles, 1 heartbreaking defeat: Wrestler Kalkal's winning streak ends

Sujeet Kalkals wait for a World Championships medal continued as the Indian wrestler suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the mens 65kg quarterfina

FIR Filed Against KHADC Inspector for Sealing Shillong Peak Ropeway Site

Meghalaya government files FIR against KHADC inspector for sealing the Shillong Peak ropeway project site amidst ongoing investigations. FIR File

Obama and Trump Clash in High-Voltage US Midterm Blitz: War Words, Canada Tariffs, and $5,000 Jabs

Care in Every Breath: Pathways School Noida's Commitment to Air Quality and Student Wellbeing

New Delhi [India], October 29: At Pathways School Noida, care for students extends to the conditions in which they learn, travel and participate

Indian Railways Awards Rs 1,140 Crore Contract To Jupiter Wagons For 2,583 Freight Wagons

India's economy estimated to grow 7.35% in July-September quarter: Finance Ministry

India's economy is estimated to have grown by 7.35 per cent in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (FY27), supported by stro

Halt in Russian crude imports could raise costs for Indian refiners: Kpler

A sudden halt to Russian crude imports would pose a supply-chain challenge for Indian refiners, potentially intensifying competition for alternat

Kolkata Police seize 110 kg of banned firecrackers ahead of Kali Puja, youth held

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The Kolkata Police have seized around 110 kg of banned firecrackers from an abandoned building in north Kol

VACB Report on Road Project Linked to Gyanesh Kumar Awaited: Keralam Minister

Basheer was responding to queries, during the question hour in the state Assembly, by BJP MLAs B B Gopakumar, V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandras

Equitas Small Finance Bank CEO resigns; stock crashes 20% despite record quarterly profit

PCI Strengthens Industry-Academia Collaboration to Develop Industry-Ready Pharmacy Graduates

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 29: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) convened a meeting of the PCI Industry

Industries startup Venttup raises $3 million in Pre Series A round

Venttup has raised the funding to support its scale up journey and go from engineering development to scalable production mode

Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack

The Pentagon is treating the spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August as a

IIT Guwahati Housekeeping Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Research and Development Section, has released Notification No. IITG/II&SI/Project Staff

Netanyahu escalates claims of election fraud by Arab parties

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, October 29, intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, descr

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Charms Injured Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machhar

Meta loses appeals against interim measures imposed by French regulators

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IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians Part Ways With Malinga, Mhambrey And Hopkinson

The exit of the three coaches indicated a complete overhaul of the five-time IPL winners' coaching setup

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Advance in Hylo Open; HS Prannoy Eliminated

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progress in the Hylo Open, while HS Prannoy faces an early exit after a tough match. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Advance

Samajwadi Party Bags 4 MLC Seats, Eyes Fifth Ahead of 2027 UP Polls

Central Water Minister Launches Mobile App for Groundwater Recharge at Ganga Flood Control Board Meeting

The Ganga Flood Control Board meeting in New Delhi saw the launch of a new mobile app aimed at enhancing groundwater recharge efforts. Central Wa

Asian Paints Q2FY27 result: Profit rises 7.5% to 1,068 cr, sales grow 17%

Asian Paints Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.5 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,067.6 crore for the September quart

WRAPUP 1-Shell and Total post highest quarterly profit since 2022

Shell and TotalEnergies reported on Thursday sharply higher third-quarter profits and raised share buybacks, as war-driven energy prices and reco

Naidu Inspects Cyclone Affected Areas

Naidu inspected the impact of Cyclone Arnab on Krishna, West Godavari and Konaseema regions

China military vice chair joins Communist Party's Politburo

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ECB President Lagarde resigns after months of speculation

European Central Bank President Christine

PNB Greater Noida branch customers allege multi-crore fraud; 5 employees suspended, FIR registered

A multi-crore rupee fraud has allegedly come to light at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Greater Noida's PI-1 sector, in Gautam Buddha Nag

Malinga, Mhambrey And Hopkinson Leave Mumbai Indians Mens Coaching Staff Ahead Of IPL 2027

The Sri Lankan: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday announced that bowling coaches Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and fieldi

Shares in Google owner Alphabet plummet on profit miss, ad slowdown

Shares in Google parent Alphabet fell more than 10% in after-hours trading Wednesday as the company reported lower-than-expected profit and a slo

Deluxe Facilities Coming to Shankargarh Station, Parking Expanded Across Kanpur Central

Educated voters rejected BJP: Raut on Maharashtra council polls

Mumbai: With the ruling Mahayuti bloc losing all three graduates seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, which went to polls last week, Shi

Maharashtra SSC, HSC time table 2027 expected soon: Check steps to download Class 10, 12 date sheet, once released

Purvanchal University Announces Odd Semester Exam Dates: UG & PG Papers Begin November 14

Spain train crash puts its high-speed rail safety record under scrutiny | Explained

Authorities have so far blamed both system issues and human error for the accident which claimed 68 lives; Until this year, Spain had not witness

RI Secures 4-Year Jail Term for Taking Bribe in Kataka

The Odisha Vigilance has successfully secured the conviction of a Revenue Inspector (RI) in a high-profile bribery case. On October 29, 2026, the