Indias Ports Now Among Worlds Most Efficient: Modi

Century-old colonial shipping laws replaced; port capacity doubles, cruise and inland waterways surge

Medaram Gets Festive Makeover

Principal secretary to the Chief Minister, K.S. Srinivasa Raju, personally inspected the progress of the works after offering prayers at the temp

AP Braces for Escalating Landslide Risks Amid Cyclone Montha

Major slides block Srisailam roads and railways in Alluri district; experts blame saturation and unscientific hill-cutting, recalling deadly 2006

Ennismore Signs SO/ Ras Al Khaimah: First Lifestyle All-Inclusive in UAE

257-room sea-view resort on Al Marjan Island opens this year as SO/s debut outside Europe; joins ALL Inclusive Collection

Three Indian expats win 250 g 24-carat gold bar in latest Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi: Three Indian expats have emerged among the top winners in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw, each claiming a 250 grams 24-carat gold

Wipro inks pact with HanesBrands for IT transformation

NEW DELHI, Oct 29: IT major Wipro on Wednesday said it has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with HanesBrands Inc to transform the apparel

India on path to attain emerged market status in coming years: RBI Dy Guv

MUMBAI, Oct 29: Sustained reforms and economic resilience have put India on a path to graduate from an emerging to an emerged market status in th

Goyal bats for resilient supply chains, reducing reliance on certain geographies

NEW DELHI, Oct 29: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said it is important for the country to have resilient supply chains,

Kerala raises welfare pension to Rs 2,000 per month

In a significant move to uplift the lives of its citizens, the government of Kerala, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced an inc

Piyush Goyal calls for resilient supply chains, less dependence on select geographies at TiEcon event

At the TiEcon event, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that reducing dependence on foreign technologies, weapons, energy sources,

BNP slams Bangladesh interim govts plan to enforce July Charter, calls move deception

DHAKA, Oct 29: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday slammed the interim governments plan

Top news of the day: Two dead in Andhra due to Cyclone Montha; Trump praises PM Modi, says going to have trade deal with India, and more

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CPI(M), CPI object to SIR at all-party meeting in Krishnagiri

Agony of losing homes to the giant waves along Uppada coast

Fisherfolk stand helpless in front of natures fury as the Uppada village has lost 126.58 acres to the coastal erosion since 1980s

From Birthday Gift to Diwali Gift: How Modi Turned Welfare Into Spectacle

Under the Modi government, the welfare delivery is advertised as a personalised project of the Prime Minister.

Evening news wrap: Pakistan threatens Taliban after peace talks fail; Indian-origin bizman shot dead in Canada & more

8-13-8-5-13-8: 3I/ATLAS reportedly sending this mysterious pulse sequence and here's what people are saying about its hidden meaning

Astronomers detect a mysterious pulse sequence from interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. The pulses match the Fibonacci pattern and are transmitted on a

When to Travel to Germany: Seasonal Tips and Highlights

Germany is a country that seamlessly blends history, culture and natural beauty. From fairytale-like castles to vibrant cities and scenic country

Travel agents lure Punjab women, youth abroad with false job promises; abuse reported

CHANDIGARH: A 29-year-old woman from Moga district in Punjab, who recently returned from Iraq with the intervention of Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Sing

Stable turmeric prices spur cultivation in Erode district

The Erode turmeric, which has received a GI tag, is a major crop cultivated in the ayacut areas irrigated by the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) cana

Indias $180M XR gamble: Hundreds of startups, no clear winners

Despite big bets and bold visions, Indias XR ecosystem remains fragmented. But one startup, QWR, is charting a more grounded path through deeptec

This National Award-winning Bollywood actress will make Tamil cinema debut in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, will play antagonist...

Vidya Balan will be seen playing the main antagonist Mithun Chakraborty's eldest daughter in Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2.

Rava vs wheat: which is healthier and more nutritious?

The world in a bowl: The American avatars of rice

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When will your Social Security and SSI payments arrive in November 2025 and why is the SSI check coming early this month?

Social Security and SSI payment schedule November 2025 brings an early twist for millions. The SSI payment will hit on October 31, 2025, instead

Guru Smriti: A tribute to Bansuri Maestro K.S. Naik

Rain Causes Minor Damage in Chittoor, Tirupati

Heavy to moderate rainfall persisted for nearly 36 hours, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting traffic in interior villages

'Nothing Unusual': NATO Downplays US Move To Cut Troops In Europe

NATO said Wednesday it had been informed in advance of US plans to reduce some of its troops deployed on the alliance's eastern flank, describing

TASMAC shops to remain closed for Thevar jayanthi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday

How a Rs 3,500 modelling job changed Akshay Kumars life forever

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywoods biggest stars today, once opened up about his humble beginnings and how an unexpected opportunity changed

SIR rollout schedule announced in Puducherry

Pakistan: Police raids homes of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, arrests several people

During the late-night operations, police targetted Afghan refugees in F-17 and Faisal Town neighbourhoods of Islamabad. They arrested several peo

India Slams Biased Myanmar Rights Report On Pahalgam Attack At United Nations

At the 80th session of the UNGA, India called out aseless and biased remarks in a recent report on the human rights situation in Myanmar, even a

Playing with Life: Theatreperson Prasanna Heggodu to exhibit pencil drawings at Chitrakala Parishath

The showcase will feature a curated selection of pencil sketches of thousands of characters that Mr. Prasanna has seen during the five decades of

Pakistan's Lahore Continues To Remain World's Most Polluted City

Pakistan's Lahore continues to remain at the top of global pollution charts with an AQI of more than 300 according to Swiss air quality monitor I

Bhatti, Sridhar Babu Launches McDonald's Global Office Hi Tec City

The new GCC is expected to create employment for over 1,200 highly skilled professionals, while also benefiting allied sectors such as real estat

Himayat Sagar, Osman Sagar gates lifted, warning issued

Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rainfall, officials have lifted the gates of Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar, as both reservoirs stand a few feet b

Zurbian: The Yemeni biryani with Hyderabadi roots

Nowadays, Hyderabad is undergoing an Arabic food obsession phase. From mandi platters to Kunafa and Baklava, our palates are steadily adopting th

Boeing takes near $5 billion hit on 777X program

Boeing faces a significant setback with its 777X jet program, now expecting first delivery in 2027. This adds to a substantial $15 billion in cha

GitHub unveils Agent HQ to bring AI agents from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google together

The AI agents will become available directly on GitHub within the coming months as a part of the GitHub Copilot subscription

Elon Musk's Starlink to run technical, security demos in Mumbai from Oct 30

The demos to be done before law enforcement agencies will be based on the provisional spectrum assigned to Starlink, which would mark a significa

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 109.90 feet

5 dosa varieties popular in South India

Mojito, Evaldo and Ruling Dynasty show out

The Rafale Pilot Pak Lied About Capturing, And The MiG-21 Pilot It Did

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. Part of the second batch of Indian women fighter pilots and the first Indian woman to fly the new French-made, mu

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Emerges As Drug Syndicate 'Kingpin', Arrested In Goa

The Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested Danish Chikna, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and kingpin of a drug syndicate, from G

President Murmus Rafale moment with IAF pilot Pakistan claimed it captured during Op Sindoor

As President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian head of state to fly in the Rafale aircraft, a notable moment saw her alongside an Indian Air

Contessina, Shine, Storm Shadow and Power Of Gold please

Fact-Check: UK Charging 500 Exit Fee? No, Clip Is AI-Manipulated!

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the viral video was created using AI.

Singing in turns: The A-Z of Antaakshari

This simple, yet memorable song game has come a long way from its roots in ancient Indian traditions to a fun pastime for friends and family, and

Amazon India May Let Go of Over 500 Jobs

Amazon.com had earlier announced that it planned to eliminate 14,000 jobs as part of its efforts to become leaner

INS Sahyadri makes port call in Japan's Sasebo during operational deployment to Indo-Pacific

INS Sahyadri, an Indian Navy stealth frigate, has arrived at Sasebo, Japan. This marks the ship's second port call in Japan during its Indo-Pacif

India-UK FTA: Rajasthan exporters see boost in gems, jewellery exports

Rajasthan's exporters are set for a boom in trade with the United Kingdom. A new Free Trade Agreement will make 99 percent of Indian exports duty

Omar Abdullah Betrayed The Poor By Opposing Land Rights Bill: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Oct 29: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of

Tribal woman dies after waiting 10 days for MRI scan at RIMS hospital

Hyderabad: A 45-year-old tribal woman from Adilabad died of illness at her home after allegedly being denied proper treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Ins

Varanasi Court Reserves Order Till Nov 10 on Replacing Cloth Over Gyanvapi Wuzukhana Seal

Both Hindu and Muslim sides consent to change deteriorated cloth on sealed ablution area lock; matter linked to ongoing Supreme Court case

Mortgage rates are easing again - when will mortgage rates finally drop below 6% and what homebuyers should expect next amid falling Treasury yields and and a still-tight U.S. housing market

Mortgage rates just hit a one-year low. The 30-year fixed dropped to 6.19%, Freddie Mac says. Its the clearest sign yet that relief is coming for

Two multi-level parking centres to be opened in Kannur city on Nov. 1

The fully-automated parking centres were built at a cost of 12.4 crore under the AMRUT project

Maarigallu trailer: Kannada web series promises supernatural folklore thriller

Maarigallu, dropping on ZEE5 soon, is directed by Devraj Poojary and produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar

BJP blasts Congress for anti-national act amid Bangladesh map row; claims support for infiltrators

SASTRA law students emerge victorious in international moot court competition

Elon Musk's Starlink To Run Technical, Security Demos In Mumbai From October 30

Elon Musk-led Starlink is scheduled to conduct demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30 and 31 to demonstrate compliance with India's security

Gunfire at Punjabi singer Channi Nattans house in Canada; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 29: A day after the shooting death of Indian-origin Punjabi businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi, gunshots were fired at the house of

Starlink to conduct security, technical demo runs in Mumbai on October 30-31

Sources said Starlink will run a demo to show compliance with the security and technical conditions of GMPCS authorisation

71.86 crore disbursed in education loans in Thanjavur district

Ex-Maoist With Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Now A Security Guard At Odisha Blood Bank

Dhananjoy Gope (alias Sudhir), a former Maoist from Odisha's Malkangiri district, traded his gun for a uniform six years back.

Wynn Al Marjan Island: UAEs first luxury integrated resort opens in 2027. Get a sneak peek from Las Vegas

Many miles away, in Las Vegas, hospitality design pioneer Todd-Avery Lenahan takes us through the design and development of Wynn Al Marjan Island

Reimagine Education the Indian Way: Jishnu Dev Varma

Jishnu Dev Varma urged educators and policymakers to shape a value-driven education system that harmonises technology with timeless human princip

J&K Govt Issues Roster For Administrative Secretaries At Civil Secretariat Srinagar For November 2025

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued an official roster detailing the presence of Administrative Secretaries at

6 benefits of drinking ajwain (carom) seed water

A simple guide to ajwain water: what it is, how it may help digestion, gas, acidity, metabolism, and circulation, how to make it in minutes, and

Ravenshaw University Students Hospitalised in Odisha Over Suspected Food Poisoning

East Hostel boarders fall ill after drinking purifier water; warden blames outside food, lab tests underway

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1 Exam 2025 Shift Timings Out, Check Details

SSC CHSL Shift Timings 2025: The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 examination to be held from November 12.

Lakshya Enters Second Round of Hylo Open, Srikanth Bows Out

Lakshya defeated higher ranked Popov 21-16 22-20 in the opening round

Nature-Inspired Makeover: Austria Designs Power Lines Shaped As Giant Animal Sculptures

Austria has introduced a unique and imaginative approach to infrastructure with its new animal-shaped power line concept.

Zubeen Garg's Ashes Immersed In Brahmaputra River

Cultural icon Zubeen Garg's ashes were immersed in the Brahmaputra River by his wife Garima, 37 days after he was cremated with lakhs of follower

Insufficient moisture in clouds: Delhi's cloud-seeding trial for Oct 29 put on hold

IIT-Kanpur said that while rainfall could not be triggered on Tuesday (October 28) as moisture levels were around 15 to 20%, the trial delivered

Local holiday declared for Thanjavur district on November 1

Mayawati urges Muslims to shift support to BSP; claims SP, Congress have failed to stop BJP

LUCKNOW: BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday called upon the Muslim community to support her party instead of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress i

Thousands Face The Axe As Global Firms Look For Return On Big AI Spending

Amazon said it would cut up to 14,000 jobs from its corporate workforce, joining Target, Procter & Gamble and others in axing thousands of office

Massive White Airship Spotted Flying Over San Francisco, Here's What It Was

A massive white airship was spotted over San Francisco, sparking curiosity and viral videos on social media platforms.

Gujarat Congress warns govt of 'Nepalwali' agitation if farmers demands ignored

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Wednesday issued a two-month ultimatum to the Bhupendra Patel government, warning of a m

Southern states show greater Vitamin D deficiency in those tested, study reveals

Southern states showed high deficiency in over 50% of those tested, though the national picture showed a slight improvement with a decrease in de

Bangladeshi Held for Desecrating Idol at Bengaluru Temple; Thrashed by Mob

Kabir Mondal, 45, allegedly drunk, damaged statue at Venugopal Temple; locals tied and beat him before police arrest

In Focus Podcast | Why are species extinct in the wild, and now only in captive collections, top priority?

Online trafficking is, however, concerning and social media heads need to take serious action, says Vivek Menon, IUCNs new chair of the Species S

Fact check: Truth behind NEOM sky stadium viral video

A video clip showing how Saudi Arabias upcoming NEOM Stadium would reportedly look has gone viral on social media platforms, drawing attention to

NEET PG counselling 2025: MCC releases full schedule; check dates, link, steps to download

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET PG counselling 2025. Candidates can download the schedule on the offic

Mahindra & Mahindra partners with Samsung to develop digital keys for eSUVs

Mahindra and Samsung have partnered to introduce digital car keys for electric SUVs. This feature, integrated with Samsung Wallet, will eliminate

Rahul Gandhi launches sharp attack on PM Modi, accuses him of doing anything for votes

Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar. He accused Modi of prioritizing votes over public welfare and all

France Set to Adopt Consent-based Rape Law After Gisle Pelicot Case

The bill states that any non-consensual sexual act constitutes sexual assault

The Nature School of Pampore: Blending ancestral wisdom with modern learning in Kashmir

Explore The Nature School of Pampore, where ancestral wisdom and modern education unite to foster environmental awareness in Kashmir.