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Family of five, another person embrace Hinduism in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh, six Muslims a family of five and one individual willingly embraced Hinduism, adopting new names and identities

From lab to life: Why translating AI advances to the real world is a major challenge

AI systems more reliable in everyday settings is a challenge worth solving, not just to improve gadgets and apps, but because AI has the potentia

Jay Clayton named Trump AI czar, to lead 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI risks

This is the second time that US President Trump has named an adviser to oversee AI-related decisions. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the AI

Pakistan braces for protest by ex-PM Imran Khan supporters after talks with government fail

The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been incarcerated since 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and charg

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi, Tarpan, Shraddha, Puja rituals and significance

Devotees may also offer food, perform charity and pray for the peace of departed ancestors. The Amavasya Tithi begins on October 9 at 9:35 pm and

BJP nominates former Trinamool MP Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha

The nomination of former Trinamool Congress MPs to Rajya Sabha has sparked a debate about Trinamoolisation of the BJP with a section of party lea

Britain's reliance on US cloud giants sparks concern among politicians

Some of the UK's most critical public services such as health, defence and tax administration are migrating to US clouds, raising concern among M

Uddhav calls CEC Gyanesh Kumar BJPs weapon as Thackeray cousins lead Mumbai protest

Uddhav Thackeray alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar serves as a tool for the BJP government. Raj Thackeray demanded that the

Watch: Netanyahu calls Indian FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar hero of the entire world

Gul Panag gives herself a 'pat on the back' as he renews her pilot license

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Along with being a celebrated actress, Gul Panag is also a licensed private pilot. The 'Dor' actress got a li

Corruption acting as hidden tax on development, burdening Bangladeshs poor: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Corruption is emerging as one of the biggest hidden costs to Bangladeshs development, increasing the burde

Uflex, US firm Spectra enters race for proposed polymer banknote programme

Homegrown polymer science firm Uflex, in partnership with the US-based Spectra Systems, has submitted bids for the proposed polymer banknote prog

Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine

PM Kisan 24th Installment: When Will Farmers Get 2,000? Check the Latest Payment Update

Millions of farmers covered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme are waiting for the next 2,000 payment. With October 20

Flydubai pilot attacked With axe: Netanyahu invites pilot to Israel

Flydubai pilot attacked With axe: Netanyahu invites pilot to Israel

Nepal to deliberate on granting menstrual leave to women civil servants

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 4 (IANS) The Nepali government has proposed granting menstrual leave to female civil servants by amending the Civil

War Martyrs Wife Priyanka Saxena Returns to IAF as Squadron Leader Following Landmark Supreme Court Verdict

Yami Gautam Urges Against AI Manipulation of Images Without Consent

Yami Gautam calls for respect and consent regarding the AI editing of her public images, amidst rising concerns over manipulated content. Yami Ga

Rhea Kapoor shares how Janhvi Kapoors BoF 500 saree celebrates Indias Muslin Khadi heritage

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Fashion stylist Rhea Kapoor has shared details of Janhvi Kapoors unconventional saree look for the BoF 500 ga

Diljit Dosanjh announces Aura India Tour 2026; check city-wise dates, tickets and venue details

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced the India leg of his Aura World Tour. The Aura India Tour 2026 will cover seven cities across t

India, US discuss advancing security partnership, maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with the Commander of the United States Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, in

119 booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad over the weekend

Hyderabad: As many as 119 motorists were booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad during a special drive on October 2 and 3. Among all offenders, 10

India played their part well and made it difficult for us: Ancelotti

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti carried genuine appreciation for the way India attempted to counter-attack

Kerala Orders Vigilance Probe Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over 2006 Malaysian Engineer Suicide Case

Corporate agility, stronger governance vital amid changing landscape: VP

Corporate agility and evolved governance standards are needed as artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics, and complex business models re

Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up missile and drone attacks

Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up missile and drone attacks

Bigg Boss 20 eviction update: A surprise awaits this weekend

Mumbai: Another weekend, another goodbye? Bigg Boss 20 viewers waiting to find out who leaves the house next may be in for a surprise. After Rhit

Drishyam 3: Director Abhishek Pathak Breaks Silence on Climax and Box Office Triumph

On rat-free DArros Island, scientists counted 2,768 wedge-tailed shearwater pairs in 2016, nearly 10 times the 2009 estimate

D'Arros Island in Seychelles has witnessed a remarkable revival of wedge-tailed shearwaters after the successful elimination of invasive rats. Fr

Bird strike hits Pune flight near Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: A Pune-Shamshabad flight witnessed a bird strike on Saturday, October 3, near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad.

Ceiling Fan Debate: Foreign Universities Have Modified Campuses to Prevent Suicides

While the restrictions are documented policies by the three institutions, they have not defined whether these are part of suicide-prevention stra

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Party During Ayodhya Visit

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak condemns Akhilesh Yadav and the Samajwadi Party for past governance failures during his visit to Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh

Sri Lanka drop Asalanka for Pakistan ODI tri-series, Avishka, Sahan recalled

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka have named their squad for the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, featuring the hosts and England, and

India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks on Oct 5, eye year-end deal

The chief negotiators of India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreemen

Salman Khan's War Drama 'Maatrubhoomi', Theatrical Release Eyed for November 13

Australian authorities launch terror probe into Flydubai co-pilot over revelations he studied in country

Following reports that Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot behind the September 30 terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to

CAFE-3 is a progressive roadmap for greener mobility: JSW Motors CEO

The recent notification of CAFE-3 norms provides a clear roadmap for new entrants like JSW Motors as it prepares to launch its new energy vehicle

Tripura civic body polls: Women voters outnumber men in draft electoral roll

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Women voters outnumbered men in the draft electoral rolls for the upcoming elections to 21 urban local bodi

New Punjab Congress president meets former PM Manmohan Singh's wife, takes her blessings

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Pargat Singh, the newly appointed Congress President in Punjab, visited former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan

US firm offers to supply Ukrainian drones to Pakistan triggering regional security concerns

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Powerus, an American defence company with close ties to the family of US President Donald Trump, shot into

In 1963, scientist swabbed his daughters throat; her virus strain led to a mumps vaccine in 1967

Israel Reacts as flydubai Co-Pilots Crash Bid Puts Spotlight on Aviation Vetting Standards

Israels Transportation Ministry has acknowledged that it does not perform independent background checks on foreign aircrews operating flights int

Germanys Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy

Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv in a show of support for Ukraine, even as Russia warned foreigners and diplomats to l

Rahul Gandhi Launches Satyagraha Portal Amid Concerns for Democracy, Says UP Congress Chief

UP Congress President Aradhana Mishra discusses Rahul Gandhis Satyagraha Portal and the state of democracy in India. Rahul Gandhi Launches Satyag

AAP mocks Congress over defections, Opposition friction grows in Goa

The Aam Aadmi Party has criticized the Congress in Goa over past defections of its MLAs. AAP used a mocking slogan to question Congress's credibi

Vizhinjam fishing harbour to become reality: Keralam CM

The CM says that the harbour will have a 235-meter-long new breakwater and 500-meter L-shaped fishery berth and various facilities including dred

Kerala LLM Allotment 2026: Check last date to register, how to apply at cee.kerala.gov.in, fee details and important rules

Attention all aspiring law students: You have until 3 PM on October 5, 2026, to register your options for Kerala LLM Allotment 2026. Make sure to

Kabaddi team captain Sunil Kumar had only 50-50 chance after hand fracture, then a Mumbai doctor performed an unconventional treatment helping him recover in time and win gold medal

India's kabaddi captain Sunil Kumar nearly missed the Asian Games after shattering the bone in his palm just two months before squad selection. A

Sharad Pawar backs Thackeray brothers' protest, says SIR issue not limited to Mumbai

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday backed the joint protest march being led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray a

After Klein Curaao removed goats and feral cats and restored habitat, nesting birds climbed from 140 pairs of one species in 2002 to around 650 across multiple species in 2022 as eight more species began breeding

Klein Curaao experienced a significant increase in seabird populations after removing invasive goats and cats. The island went from a few breedin

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Left parties turn to social media to reach voters in TN bypolls

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) Candidate-focused social media pages, WhatsApp groups, and dedicated channels are shaping the Left parties o

Mine-free land returned to Kaoh Pao villagers in Cambodia with India's support

Digital Desk | Phnom Penh, Oct 4 (IANS) Land cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance under the Indian government's Quick Impact Project (QIP

Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest

Around 100 members

RGV Critiques Viral AI-Edited Video of

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma comments on the misuse of AI in a viral video linked to Chuttamalle, urging focus on the culprits behind it. RGV Critiq

Hanuman Ansh Box Office: Crosses Rs 305 Cr, Eyes All-Time 9th Weekend Record

Vishal Chaturvedis biographical devotional drama Hanuman Ansh continues to rewrite box office history in its ninth week. The sleeper hit register

Pakistan: Rising poverty pushes Rawalpindi

The number of labourers and daily-wage workers spending nights on pavements, roadsides and beneath public infrastructure in Rawalpindi has report

Gavaskar Disappointed With Rohit Despite Scoring 92, Makes Frustration Clear

Sunil Gavaskar wasn't happy with Rohit Sharma's 92 in the third ODI against West Indies. He has set a retirement target for the Hitman.

Maharashtra MLC polls: BJP announces three candidates for five seats

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced three candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from the Graduat

Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels

Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have

Puducherry notifies revised norms for Rural Water Supply, sets timelines for repairs

The policy sets specific deadlines for restoring services, which could make local bodies more accountable to residents

BJP names Dinesh Arya as RS candidate from U'khand, Koel Mallick from Bengal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha

Foreign investors are short on Indian markets as global risks weigh

Analysts say low FII long-short readings often trigger short-covering, but a sustained rally looks unlikely amid crude, bond-yield and geopolitic

AAP holds protest after 3 women journalists allege sexual harassment by cops - key points

Thiruvananthapuram mayor says Sreelekha has not resigned, will continue as councillor

In a statement from Thiruvananthapuram, Mayor V V Rajesh confirmed that BJP councillor R Sreelekha has not handed in her resignation. He noted th

SP Press Conference Disrupted After Supporters Clash In Gorakhpur

Former district chief Nagina Sahani allegedly slapped during scuffle over seating

Ahmedabad airport imposes new drop-off/visit charge on taxis; raises pick-up fee by 33%

The new charges also cover tempos, minibuses and buses, for which the levy can go up to 600 for the first 0-30 minutes, adding to the cost of air

No words of praise enough for them: Environment Minister extols scientists after Great Indian Bustards release

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav praised scientists, Dr Sutirtha

Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5 billion Neom Stadium plan for 2034 World Cup

The Neom Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel and glass structure known as The Line, in turn part of the b

Ramesh Taurani reveals the Raja Hindustani-Jeet song swap: Yaara O Yaara was first locked for Aamir Khans film

Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta about their journey and experience of working on the music of some important films in their

Indian Pharma Plant in Ukraine Hit by Russian Drone, One Killed

Preliminary reports suggest that property worth nearly Rs.400 crore was damaged in the incident.

World No. 2 Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova in China Open third round

Digital Desk | Beijing, Oct 4 (IANS) World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered third round exit from the China Open after being stunned by Czech Repub

Thackeray brothers lead Garjana Morcha in Mumbai, challenge ECI over SIR row

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) In a display of political unity, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) lead

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states as poll body steps up preparedness to hold high stakes elections

Senior Election Commission officials will begin visiting five poll-bound states this week to assess election preparedness at the field level, sta

Odisha CM Invites Global Investors To Tap Tourism Potential

New tourism policy offers higher subsidies, lower entry barriers for hospitality projects

As Mangaluru bade farewell to Southern Railway, forum recalls decades long association of the coastal city with the Zone

Since the formation of SR and the subsequent establishment of Palakkad Division, they had been an integral part of Mangalurus railway story

After invasive rodents were cleared from Surprise Island in 2005, three monitored seabird populations grew two to tenfold in the years that followed

Following the eradication of invasive rats in 2005, Surprise Island in New Caledonia witnessed remarkable growth in its seabird populations. Over

Govt proposes safety limits for medicinal plant used for treating epilepsy

The draft rules set limits for heavy metals, aflatoxins and pesticide residues in Mundulea sericea as Indias traditional-medicine exports expand.

APACON 2026: First major national scientific conference by Faculty of Veterinary

Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary

Bihar Congress Appoints Ajay Kumar Paswan as New Media Head

The Bihar Congress has appointed Ajay Kumar Paswan as the new head of its media and publicity department, marking a significant organizational ch

Yami Gautam warns against using AI to alter or enhance her images

Yami Gautam has made a sincere request to the media to refrain from using AI to alter or enhance her public appearance photos. She stressed that

Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova in China Open in third round

Digital Desk | Beijing, Oct 4 (IANS) World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka was stunned in the third round of the China Open by the Czech Republic's Nikola

AMU protests: Students block four entry gates, proctor says outsider detained from hostel

Tensions escalated at Aligarh Muslim University after protesters blocked all four entry gates amid an ongoing agitation demanding students union

Sanjay Dutt Addresses Lack of Peace in India, Jokes About Being PM

In a special Gandhi Jayanti episode of Shekhar Sumans talk show Shekhar Tonite, actor Sanjay Dutt shared his candid thoughts on the social climat

Vigilance probe against Gyanesh Kumar was not properly pursued in 2006 case: Congress' Malayinkeezhu Venugopal

Congress leader Malayinkeezhu Venugopal on Sunday alleged that a Vigilance inquiry initiated against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ov

Sharvari reunites with her girl gang, recalls lazy Sundays from her school days

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Sharvari recently reunited with her girl gang, recalling some fond memories of her lazy Sundays from

India-Pak cricket, hockey matches most viewed in Asian Games history

Nagoya: The mens cricket final and hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan were the most viewed matches in the Asian Games history, the Olymp

Asian Games 2026: India slips from Hangzhou high as Aichi-Nagoya exposes gaps in shooting, athletics

India achieved a total of 85 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which is a decrease. The country secured 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze m

Saints Urge Akhilesh Yadav to Visit Ram Temple During Ayodhya Trip

Saints in Ayodhya call on Akhilesh Yadav to visit the Ram Temple, emphasizing the importance of seeking blessings during his visit. Saints Urge A