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Discussed opportunities for partnerships in conventional, new energy: RIL on Rubio visit

The discussions assume further significance especially because of Mr. Rubios comments prior to the visit wherein he described India as a crude oi

HDFC Bank initiates internal probe into alleged data leak by two senior executives

In line with the bank's policies, the spokesperson said, an internal review into this matter is currently underway to gather and evaluate all rel

Hyderabad police reviews gun licences after deer poaching cases

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police is undertaking a citywide verification of gun licences following a series of alleged deer-hunting cases involving

SEC Punetha Caught In Fresh Row, Judicial Scrutiny

The present complaints from the YSRC have brought the SEC under closer judicial scrutiny.

Adrian Mannarino Upsets Andrey Rublev to Reach Quarterfinals at Almaty Open

Adrian Mannarino defeats Andrey Rublev to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Almaty Open, marking his fourth appearance in this stage. Adr

CRPF Martyrs Wife Seeks Plot, Job For Kids

Veerraju said the authorities would have to decide whether the havildar post earlier offered to Vani, which she had declined, could now be extend

Mika Singh Challenges Minister on Payment Allegations Against Daler Mehndi

Mika Singh questions Minister Subodh Uniyal over payment claims made against singer Daler Mehndi during a recent event. Mika Singh Challenges Min

Mystery Shrouds Big Cat Cub Deaths At Zoo

A series of unexplained deaths of young animals has troubled the NehruZoological Park in Hyderabad: Reports

Three-Cornered Contest In Adoni As Alliance Fails To Reach Consensus

BJP MLA Dr Parthasarathi has announced his support for the Jana Sena candidate, adding another dimension to the contest.

Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter

India-Australia joint military exercise begins in capital

AP Power Utility Orders Financial Clean-Up

It assigns specific tasks to engineering, accounts, finance, commercial and regulatory wings, with progress to be monitored regularly.

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Declares

GMDC announces a 223.54 crore dividend to the Gujarat government for FY 2025-26, expanding its operations in mining and renewable energy. Gujarat

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Beware the October Shock As China Moves Signal Threat

Strategic cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad, along with regional developments, puts Indias diplomacy and border security under scrutiny.

India's data centre boom lifts IT investments, but challenges persist

Data centre projects lift investment announcements, but power and water constraints pose execution risks

Minor Stampede At Dasara Celebrations In Warangal

A large number of people turned up for the event organised on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

VMC Steps Up Poll Preparations, Trains Presiding Officers

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation inspected model polling and counting centres and trained presiding officers ahead of the 2026 municipal election

Resident Alleges Harassment At KIMS

The High Court has issued notice to the respondent before admitting the petition.

Bomb Threat at Bhayandar Railway Station Sparks Panic

A bomb threat targeting Bhayandar Railway and Police Stations led to heightened security measures and investigations by local authorities. Bomb T

Dont Treat an Artiste Like This: Support Pours In for Daler Mehndi

Actor Anupam Kher, stand-up comedian Vir Das and singers Shaan, Palash Sen, Gurdas Maan and Alisha Chinai were among those who said that Mehndi,

Farmers Oppose Call to Avoid Paddy in Rabi Season

Another farmer, M. Rajamallaiah, urged the government to provide an alternative livelihood or viable cropping option before asking farmers to sto

Meira Kumar entitled to compensation for land acquired by government, says Patna High Court

Justice Khatim Reza, in an order on October 6, quashed the District Collectors order that had attempted to seize Patna land by unilaterally cance

Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to boost defence, maritime security ties

Pakistan and the Maldives signed 20 MoUs covering defence, maritime security, AI and trade during President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Islamabad,

'Remain vigilant, avoid crowds': India issues advisory amid France protests

The Indian Embassy in France has raised an alert for Indian nationals amid ongoing protests in the nation. Citizens are advised to avoid large ga

ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh: SEC orders strict implementation of Supreme Courts directions

Poll process in all Municipal Corporations and Municipalities will continue as per schedule, except 19 civic bodies which reported large-scale co

Bihar MLC Election Campaign Concludes as 150 Candidates Vie for Eight Seats

The campaign for Bihars MLC elections has ended, with 150 candidates competing for eight seats. Voting is set for October 23. Bihar MLC Election

Over 70 Pharma Companies to Participate in Vijayawada Fair

More than 70 pharmaceutical companies will participate in the 17th Indian Pharma Fair in Vijayawada on October 23 and 24, attracting up to 8,000

No passes, no problem: Dasara fans find their vantage points

Sundaram MF enters SIF space; Choice MF launches first active equity fund

Sundaram MF enters the SIF segment, Choice MF launches its first active equity scheme, while Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors sets a 1,585-1,

Yadadris Fifth 800 MW Unit Synchronised

With this, all five 800MW units of the Yadadri thermal plant are now officially functional, as the government takes steps towards solving the pro

CM Naidu Orders Steps to Curb El Nio-Driven Price Rise

Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to monitor essential commodity prices, boost onion supplies and accelerate rooftop solar installations across

Trump's son 'opposed' Iran war, believed US should avoid another Middle East conflict

Donald Trump Jr expressed private opposition to the war with Iran, differing from his father's military approach. Despite sharing his views with

14 candidates in fray for Guntur Mayor post; election symbols allotted

TDP's Lakshmi Aparna gets bicycle symbol; YSRCP candidate Padmasridevi allotted ceiling fan

Draft National Steel Policy of India has referred Chinese model for consultations

India well placed to achieve 300 million tonnes streel production target in 2031 By Kunal Bose The country was no short of doubters when the 20

US political campaigns tap Indian bot networks to influence voters

Social media accounts operated largely from India were paid to promote videos supporting a US Senate candidate, raising concerns over undisclosed

Central Government Urges Nagaland to Accelerate Development Projects

The central government has directed Nagaland to prioritize key development projects under PM-DevINE and DoNER initiatives for timely implementati

SC Appoints Mediator in Rajpal Yadavs Cheque-Dishonour Dispute

The complainant alleged that in 2013, Yadav tendered seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each towards the settlement of financial assistance of Rs 5 c

AP SEC Temporarily Halts Local Elections

Although the initial plan was to halt elections in only 19 areas, it has now announced a suspension across a total of 100 locations.

CM Vijay launches rainwater harvesting campaign

Israeli forces detain and then release U.S. Congressional candidate at West Bank harvest

The incident was the latest in an annual olive harvest that has been marked by violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers attemp

New York Times article puts Narendra Modi a notch above Trump in Global Diplomacy

Indian PM is turning Global uncertainty into a big opportunity for the country By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The reported praise by The N

13-year-old Kaia Minn uses orange peels to develop biodegradable seed pods that could help restore forests

A 13-year-old teen girl from Massachusetts, Kaia Minn, has developed biodegradable seed pods using discarded citrus peels and other plant-based m

Ladakh administration dissolves hill council in Kargil, announces panchayat elections on November 21

The administration of Ladakh has notified 100 elected constituencies for the eight districts of the region; nominations will close on November 2

Bajrang Dal men storm MP college garba, beat up

New Delhi: In Madhya Pradeshs Bhopal, the police have booked a Muslim student, a faculty member and another youth on a Bajrang Dal members compla

Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should do

In light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that organiza

Despite Record Prices, Farmers Say No Profit As Paddy Production Falls

The district authorities have decided to set up 286 paddy procurement centres to purchase the harvested crop: Reports

Two Arrested for Fraudulent Construction of Eight-Story Building in Vasai-Virar

Authorities arrest two men for building an illegal eight-story structure using fake documents, defrauding flat buyers in Vasai-Virar. Two Arreste

Vizianagaram Civic Polling Rescheduled To Oct 29

The collector said polling would be held from 7 am to 5 pm on October 29.

Coca-Cola's $5 billion Costa Coffee bet falls short of expectations

Coca-Cola's $5 billion acquisition of Costa Coffee has struggled to deliver expected returns as vending machine challenges, weak US sales and pan

Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after jury finds it deceived Facebook users about privacy

Jurors in September found Meta liable for over 43 million violations of New Mexico consumer protection laws when a political consulting firm, Cam

Kannada film stars add glamour to Dasara procession

Man buys $30 drawing at estate sale, later linked to Renaissance master Drer and valued at $10 million

Yemens Houthis say targeted Saudi position in Aden

The Houthis also targeted a military base at an airport in the southern city of Al Mukalla

Mysuru: Tableaux captivate spectators at Jamboo Savari

The procession featured 53 tableaux and 46 traditional folk art forms and lasted around two to three hours.

Marco Rubio terms protests in India as 'internal political matter'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday refused to comment on the recent protests against the Election Commission, terming it an internal

Delhi Metro Introduces 20 Additional Trains Amid Air Quality Concerns

Delhi Metro adds 20 extra trains on weekdays as part of measures to combat worsening air quality under the Graded Response Action Plan. Delhi Met

Willing to join new Ukraine peace talks in November: Russian Prez Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to resume trilateral peace talks with the US and Ukraine after November 10, following a

Persistent Systems opens $450 million QIP, sets floor price at 5,550 per share

The IT company has secured board approval for the issue, while the final share price will be determined with its book-running lead managers

Hilary Duffs $3.85M Beverly Hills home gets playful family makeover

Indian Navy carries out trials of Rafale Marine in Goa for INS Vikrant

The Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) is a fighter jet designed to operate from aircraft carriers at sea. It is built by Dassault Aviation of France and i

Successful Surgery for Umesh Chauhan After Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident

Umesh Chauhan underwent successful surgery to remove a bullet after being injured in a shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff. Successful Surge

Instilling confidence in election process is vital: Supreme Court

Instilling confidence in the election process is vital for the maintenance of constitutional democracy, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday as it

Vijayawada development top priority if elected Mayor, says A.B. Venkateswara Rao

Why Musk backs a $3.5 trillion Tesla-SpaceX merger and what it means

Elon Musk has backed a potential $3.5 trillion merger of SpaceX and Tesla, aiming to combine their AI, robotics, satellite and energy businesses,

Rafale Marine trials underway in Goa for INS Vikrant operations

Indian Navy is conducting trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft in Goa for modifications needed for INS Vikrant. These trials will ensure

Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign pact to bolster defence cooperation

The development comes months after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in August

Suspect Arrested in Threat Case Against Pune Politician Jitendra Awhad

A man has been arrested in Pune for allegedly threatening politician Jitendra Awhad via phone and messages. Suspect Arrested in Threat Case Again

Google rolls out Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, brings AI to Apple CarPlay

The updates extend Googles AI assistant across in-car platforms, with optional access to personal data and navigation-based features for drivers.

Pakistani defence expert stresses need to resolve disputes with India

Gen (retd.) Zubair Mahmood Hayat said South Asia remained short of lasting peace because it lacked an inclusive regional security framework, effe

President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23, participating in cultural events and honoring local traditions. President Drou

Chief Secy calls for major publicity of Telangana Global Summit

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Wednesday, October 21, directed officials to showcase the states rich cultural heritage throu

A modest restriction, bigger cause

Examinations hold a significant position in a students life and are a true yardstick to judge students knowledge, effort and grasping abilities.

India has expanded higher education. Now it must build on it

India must address faculty vacancies, skills gaps and examination flaws to make educational opportunity more equitable

Thousands of students, teachers march through Greek capital to protest high cost of living

The rising cost of living, including increased fuel costs, and anger over the state of schools and lack of affordable housing for students have b

Shanghai Hosts 2026 North Bund Forum with Global Participation

The 2026 North Bund Forum in Shanghai saw participation from over 50 countries, highlighting Chinas maritime achievements and international coope

'Close UNMIK, outlived its purpose': US challenges UN mission in Kosovo, signals Balkan policy shift

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Reliance's Jamnagar refinery, meets Ambani family

US Secretary of State MarcoRubiovisitedReliance Industries' sprawling complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday, where Reliance chairman Mukesh

Bangka slow loris rediscovered after nearly a century, with over 90 rescued

An Indonesian wildlife rescue centre has documented the rare primates across the island, prompting renewed calls to protect their shrinking fores

Heavy rain in Tirupati as low pressure area forms off Tamil Nadu coast

DC Edit | Europe Is Burning and Politics Is Adding Fuel

Rising costs, youth frustration and political polarisation fuel protests across Europe

IHCL to have 700 hotels within FY27, says MD & CEO Puneet Chhatwal

Indian Hotels Company expects to reach 700 hotels in FY27, ahead of its 2030 target, and has raised its FY27 revenue growth guidance to 15-17% fr

Kuki-Zo Forum Seeks President's Rule In Manipur

The Kuki-Zo Women's Forum has demanded President's Rule in Manipur and a separate Union Territory with a legislature, citing civilian safety and

AP local body polls deferred in 19 municipalities over SC orders

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha on Wednesday, October 21, said the local body polls will proceed as pe

India sees a drop in GHG emissions in 2025, even as UNEP flags huge gap in global reduction efforts

Protests Erupt in Khunti After Attack on School Principal and Priest

Protests in Khunti following an attack on a school principal and priest demand immediate arrests and justice for the victims. Protests Erupt in K

'Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist': Authors

FSSAI Notices Nestl, Abbott, Others, Ira Johnson Over Illegal Instagram Ads

In a social media post on Wednesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it also issued notices to Ira Fathima, Nutrici

Uttarakhand Scraps Friday Holiday For Madrasas

The decision will affect 206 madrasas, following a directive from the state minority education authority: Reports

Watch: The Alberta referendum explained: What it means for Canada

Voters in oil-rich Alberta voted decisively to stay in Canada. Here is what happened and what it means for North America.