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PM SETU: National Steering Committee clears 1,194.92 cr investment for 5 ITI clusters

Tata Steel Foundation, BVG India, Belrise Industries, Eagle Infra India and Inderdeep Infra India will partner in upgrading the five ITI clusters

Supreme Court issues contempt notices to Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle over remarks on CJI

The bench will consider their explanations before deciding the next steps in proceedings initiated over remarks allegedly undermining judicial au

How Filipino Innovator Carvey Maigue Turns Food Waste Into Clean Renewable Electricity

Carvey Ehren Maigue developed AuREUS, a revolutionary technology using luminescent compounds extracted from food waste to harvest ultraviolet lig

Pregnant Hyderabad woman faces abuse in UAE, father seeks help

Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking urgent intervention over alleged domestic violence again

IND vs WI: Bhuvneshwar Added To T20I Squad As Cover For Injured Arshdeep

The 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar was earlier picked for the T20 series against New Zealand, starting October 22 in Christchurch

Revanth Reddy Pitches Hyderabad to Hyundai as Ideal Site for Car Manufacturing Plant

Revanth Reddy said the government was ready to provide all support to encourage manufacturing in Telangana

Opposition Accuses Election Commission of Acting Under BJP Influence

Opposition leaders criticize the Election Commission, claiming it operates under the BJPs directive and lacks independence. Opposition Accuses El

Rupee rises for sixth straight session to 94.92 against US dollar

The domestic currency extended its winning streak as central bank intervention supported sentiment, while oil prices and foreign investor selling

Anthropic Co-Founder Renews Call For Robust Regulation of Frontier AI

Clark said that US President Donald Trump, whose administration has called for the industry to police itself, was against the idea of regulation

Local bodies not obliged to fund KSRTC depots: Transport Minister

C.P. John allays concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, says Corporations and municipalities with robust revenue bases

Directorate General of Maritime Administration bans deployment of Indian seafarers in Malaysias Sarawak region

Decision follows recurring fatal accidents of young Indian seafarers over the years

Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story movie review: Caught in the paradox of fairness

Avinash Aruns vision and Sumit Roys writing offer a lot, but the films commercial ambitions and artistic execution clash, leaving Prahaar a tad b

Ganjam: RCM College Postpones Student Oath Ceremony Following Recount Request

Authorities at RCM College in Khallikote, Ganjam, have officially suspended the scheduled student union oath-taking ceremony following recent dev

UP Minister Responds to Allegations of Delayed Panchayat Elections

UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar addresses claims of delayed panchayat elections and comments on opposition fears ahead of 2027. UP Minister Respon

Jayesh Ranjan Asks Officials to Conserve Water, Electricity amid El Nio Threat

The State government had appointed 10 senior officers as special officers for the 10 erstwhile undivided districts and had initiated measures to

2 Arrested in Palani Idumban Temple Jewel Theft Case; Molten Gold, Silver Recovered

Following the complaint, special teams were formed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Devaraj, comprising Inspector Thangam

Stock markets end higher for 2nd day, led by strong buying in IT firms

Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second straight day on Friday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks

Samajwadi Party patronised criminals across U.P.during its rule, alleges CM Adityanath

Houses for poor to be built on land reclaimed from mafia Atiq Ahmed, 602 families to get homes in first phase and 598 families in second phase in

Samajwadi Party patronised criminals across U.P.during its rule, alleges CM Adityanath

Houses for poor to be built on land reclaimed from mafia Atiq Ahmed, 602 families to get homes in first phase and 598 families in second phase in

IAS Officers Conduct During Virtual Meeting Triggers Outcry in J&K

The controversy centres on IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, who allegedly shouted at Assistant Director Beenish Wani, used derogatory language, a

Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Moves Supreme Court After HC Rejects Plea To Appeal In CMRL-Exalogic Case

The Kerala High Court rejected pleas by Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter and son-in-law to appeal against an order directing an FIR in the alleged

Non-Hindus Asked to Leave Ahmedabad Garba Event; Singer Says Not My Message

A video that has gone viral on social media showed anchor-RJ Akash Trivedi on Wednesday asking non-Hindus and Muslims to leave the venue from the

India ships organic palmyra jaggery powder from Erode to Bulgaria

The shipment highlights the international market potential of a traditional Indian sweetener derived from palmyra palm blossom nectar

ABVP accuses Left outfits of defacing Vivekananda poster at Presidency University; probe panel formed

The university has asked the five-member panel to submit findings within 15 working days

PNGRB clears IGX platform to book unused LNG regasification capacity

Oil and gas regulator PNGRB has approved a proposal by the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to introduce a platform for listing and booking unutilised l

Sand Lorry Owners, Drivers Stage Protest in Trichy Demanding Reopening of Sand Quarries

The protest, organised by the Tamil Nadu Sand Lorry Owners Association, turned tense after the association's representatives were reportedly not

SIR held to remove

New Delhi:The Election Commissions (EC) software used in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had no provision to flag any vot

Don't bulldoze delimitation Bill again, call all-party meet: Kharge to Modi

Flagging the unprecedented delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged Prime Min

'Things got excessive after divorce': Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on alcohol addiction

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed his struggles with alcohol following his divorce and the importance of rehabilitation. He checked into a rehab centre f

Logistics has moved from Just-in-Time delivery to anyhow, anytime due to West Asia crisis: DP World Global CEO

For DP World, the main trouble centres around the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai, which is the ninth-largest port in the world, and the largest in We

Shilpa Shirodkar Celebrates Chum Darangs Birthday with Heartfelt Wishes

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar wishes Chum Darang a happy birthday, celebrating their friendship from Bigg Boss 18. Shilpa Shirodkar Celebrates Chum Da

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Fake Google Chrome App Gets More Than 1,00,000 Downloads on Play Store

A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the fake app, which listed Hizbartech as its developer

Two killed, 1 injured as van hits morning walkers in Suryapet

Hyderabad: Two people died and another was seriously injured after a DCM van reportedly hit three morning walkers near Balemla Stage in Suryapet

Crazy Kalyanam movie review: A middling marriage drama salvaged by a strong finish

Director Badrappa Gajulas Telugu film braves a bumpy start, thanks to Naresh and Anupama Parameswarans winsome performances

Man arrested for stealing gold jewellery while posing as police officer in Teynampet

Airstrikes, artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigrays capital Mekelle which federal government forces took over the weekend according to a

Kharge Urges Modi to Hold All-Party Meet on Delimitation Proposals

Congress chief flags 64-day delay in proroguing Parliaments Monsoon Session and warns against pushing through a major Constitutional Amendment Bi

Delhi SIR: Reverification begins for 4.7 mn voters dropped from draft rolls

The poll officials have started reverification of more than 47 lakh voters whose names were removed from the draft electoral rolls, to ensure tha

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 413 pts, Nifty ends at 23,146 led by strong buying in IT firms

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second straight day on Friday, driven by strong

CJPs Tiranga march: 6,000 police personnel deployed, Central Park closed, Section 163 imposed as Delhi braces for another protest

The call for the protest march was made after CJP co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were remanded to five days judicial custody on Wedne

Oppo Find X10 Series Launching in India Next Week with Industry-First 200MP Cameras

Oppo has officially confirmed that its upcoming Find X10 series, slated for an Indian debut on Oct 22, will feature industry-first 200-megapixel

Catholics in Africa outnumber those in Europe, Vatican says

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Former India badminton player Kuhoo Garg wins IPS Academy honour

Hyderabad: Former India badminton player Kuhoo Garg has won the Sword of Honour at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)

Beijing seeks tighter grip on AI exports amid US rivalry

China proposed export controls on 23 AI technologies on Friday, including those involving models, agents and computing clusters, its latest move

Russia has enough diesel for exports, deputy PM says

There is enough diesel both for meeting domestic demand in Russia and for exports, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday. The Krem

Viral Video Falsely Claims Male Congress Worker Attacked Female Cop

BOOM found that the video shows an altercation between a female congress worker and a female cop.

Over 500 sand lorry owners and drivers protest in Tiruchirappalli for reopening quarries

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Telangana CM pitches Hyderabad for Hyundai car manufacturing facility

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YSRCP alleges assaults on party leaders and vehicle damage in Andhra Pradesh local polls

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Proud of what India-UK achieved together: Outgoing UK envoy Lindy Cameron

Outgoing UK High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, stated on Friday that she took pride in the milestones achieved by India and the UK to ben

China brings its original flavours to Hyderabad at Telangana Calling

Food, tea and tradition took centre stage as chefs Wang Haiwei and Liu Jiale demonstrated classics such as Peking duck rolls and cold-served egg

China brings its original flavours to Hyderabad at Telangana Calling

Food, tea and tradition took centre stage as chefs Wang Haiwei and Liu Jiale demonstrated classics such as Peking duck rolls and cold-served egg

How Maa Adi Badri Bhagwati Slew Nishumbha and Founded Uttarakhand's Badiyakot Shaktipeeth

Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack

Clad in black and their faces masked, dozens of militant Israeli settlers burned olive

Kharge flags 64-day delay in proroguing Parliament, seeks all-party meet on delimitation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi for delaying the prorogation of Parliament's Monsoon Session. He emphasized

Paddy worth Rs 9.68 crore goes missing from mill in Nagarkurnool

Hyderabad: Paddy worth Rs 9.68 crore has gone missing from a rice mill in Nagarkurnool district. It was allotted by the Telangana government for

Kartik Month 2026 Begins October 27: Check Exact Dates, Holy Snan Rituals

Japan issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake alert, but ground didn't shake: What happened

An alert indicating a massive magnitude-9.9 earthquake sent shockwaves of fear across Japan on Friday afternoon. Just eight minutes after its iss

Miley Cyrus foundation gives $1m toward 97 permanent homes for women in LA

Miley Cyrus' foundation has pledged $1 million towards Rosa's Place, a housing project in Los Angeles that will provide 97 permanent apartments f

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Joins Indian Squad for Final T20 Against West Indies

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to the Indian team for the final T20 against West Indies after Aveshdeep Singhs injury. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Joins

Madras High Court restrains YouTuber Maridhas from publishing defamatory claims against Tamil Nadu Minister T.K. Prabhu

Justice Hemant Chandangoudar grants the ex parte interim injunction pursuant to a 1-crore defamation suit filed by the Minister

Delhi Police impose traffic curbs and enhance security at Connaught Place ahead of Tiranga rally

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Why Brahma Baba Is Invoked in Bihar's Jhijhiya Dance, Guardian Deity Explained

'Regime change' row escalates': Assam CM Himantas blunt message to CJP, Congress

China's Xi stresses importance of national computing power network

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Ramayana English trailer out: Here are 5 key differences from Hindi version

The English trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was released on Oct 15, and social media users are sharing their reactions. The film is set to re

Odisha to provide additional 2.91 lakh houses for poor in the State

The State will mobilise resources from Rs. 3500 crore-fund earlier earmarked for repair component

Video of a Man Trying to Assault a Minor Shared with False Communal Claim

We found out that the accused has been identified as Vishal Singh.

Karnataka CEO's Office Delivers 43.82 Lakh Notices Under SIR

The Election Commission also received 1,55,109 Form 7 applications between June 16 and October 15, out of which all sought deletion of names

Stand with Pakistan, says Rajasthan BJP chief, then backtracks

New Delhi: India would stand with Pakistan if a war broke out between the two neighbours and the US, said Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore,

GHMC Demolishes Structures in Sikh Village, Bowenpally for Flyover

The move would help the civic officials to take construction of the ongoing works related to elevated flyover from Paradise junction to Dairy Far

Tennessee man turns backyard pool into 500,000-gallon water playground

In Covington, Tennessee, Micky Thornton transformed a childhood aspiration into reality by building a vast backyard pool. Initially a family retr

Chilean author Isabel Allende wins Spain's prestigious Planeta Prize

Isabel Allende has won

Mumbai Police Ban Photography, Sharing of Half-Submerged Durga Idol Images

Idols of Goddess Durga would be immersed in various water bodies in the city between October 20 and October 22.

India received 15% below normal monsoon rainfall this year: IMD

Goa receives 196.68 cm rainfall, which is the highest in the country, while Punjab reports 28 cm, the lowest

Why Is Goddess Durga Revered as 'Sarvamangala',the Universal Navratri Blessing Explained

Germany hikes taxes on guilty pleasures to boost revenue

Germany is raising taxes on cigarettes, sugary

J&K aims to iron out glitches for Ranji defence

With Dogra & Co. facing Madhya Pradesh in their opener on October 11, the 41-year-old stressed that there is only a need to fine-tune

Swiggy completes sale of Lynks Logistics to Trustroot Internet

Swiggy Limited has completed the sale of its shareholding in Lynks Logistics Limited to Trustroot Internet Private Limited. The transaction was e

Flood, drought vulnerabilities increasingly converge across India: Study

IIT Roorkee researchers find a growing concentration of districts vulnerable to both floods and droughts, with multi-hazard hotspots emerging acr

ITC Hotels expands NCR presence with 104-key 'Welcomhotel' in Manesar

ITC Hotels Ltd on Friday announced the signing of a 104-key Welcomhotel in Manesar, Gurugram, strengthening the brand's presence in the National

Putting food safety on your plate

Inside the intensive regulatory crackdown that is reshaping Indias food and beverage sector

PC Jeweller Surges 18% to Fresh 52-Week High: Halwasiya's 74-Crore Stake Buy

Kerala HC directs State to consider representation to include Rugby as State-level Sports and Games event

The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games

Major hurricane Trudy keeps strengthening as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy rapidly intensified into a major hurricane on Friday morning, carrying maximum sustained winds near 120 mph (195 kph) and higher

Air India, IndiGo & Akasa Cancel Flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam & Medina Amid Security Escalation

Anti-Brahmin Activist Lakhshya Lakey Allegedly Quotes

Anti-Brahmin, alleged anti-caste activist Lakhshya Lakey, who runs the Instagram account lakhshya_speaks, has reportedly quoted 1 lakh for a sing

Government begins process to appoint permanent V-Cs: Higher Education Minister

He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisatio

'Don't try to bulldoze delimitation bill': Kharge tells PM Modi to hold all-party meet