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RG Kar Case: Ex-Panihati civic chief sent to 2-day CBI custody

Kolkata: A court in Kolkata on Wednesday, October 28, remanded former chairman of Panihati Municipality, Somnath Dey, to two days of CBI custody

Buzzing stocks: TVS Motor, Fortis Healthcare, Dr Reddys, Bajaj Electricals, Titagarh, Zaggle, Awfis, HD Fire, KIMS, Shalby

TVS Motor moves to unlock finance arm through demerger as Fortis and others push strategic deals; approvals, new leadership shifts, and key regul

Perfect pairing? Why India must stick with Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

While Abhisheks century was the headline act, Sooryavanshis fearless approach set the tone. The pair raced to a stunning 133-run stand in just se

New batch of IPS officers to be attached with MHA before probation

New Delhi: In a first, a recently passed-out batch of IPS officers will be attached to the Union Home Ministry before proceeding on probation and

Oil prices slip as peace hopes ease supply fears, Middle East tensions limit losses

In a market shaken by geopolitical tensions, oil prices saw a downturn as traders considered possible U.S.-Iran diplomatic actions against the ba

3 Wall Street firms agree to pay up to $100,000 a month to get Trumps posts faster

Donald Trump's Truth API, a subscription-based social media service, is attracting a diverse clientele, including Bloomberg and various trading f

Bengaluru-based Nature Classrooms releases new butterfly migration game

Aswathi Asokan, who has conceptualised this new game, talks about its genesis, how it is played and how gamification can help drive conservation

'From the river to the sea': Hundreds rally across Israel advocating Jewish-Arab gov

Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa to demand a Jewish-Arab government. Protesters held signs advocating for free

Canada not in position yet to sign US trade deal: Carney

Ottawa: Canada is not in a position yet to finalise a trade agreement with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, accor

Mystery surrounds deaths of Ayurveda hospital owner, son, daughter

Aarti Soni, along with her children Nilkanth and Jainy, was found dead in their home. The domestic worker's concern led to the discovery of the b

Congress beats Bharatiya Janta Party to secure Nagpur MLC seat

Nagpur: In a nail-biting contest, Congress candidate and sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes to ret

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR; rain, thunderstorms & hailstorms likely

A yellow alert has been issued for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR for Thursday and Friday. The IMD forecasts a generally cloudy sky with win

Big setback for New Zealand! Star player ruled out of India T20I series

Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand's fast bowler, is out of the ongoing T20I series against India due to a calf injury. With India already leading 3-0,

Info Edge reports steady growth; Reimagining everyday consumer products

Info Edge delivered a steady Q2, with consolidated revenue rising 12.2% year-on-year to Rs 903.9 crore and net profit surging 87% to Rs 649.8 cro

Hundreds protest in Israel's Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa calling for Jewish-Arab government

Around 300 people protested across major cities in Israel, calling for a Jewish-Arab government and inclusive governance. Demonstrators displayed

75+ Happy Karwa Chauth messages, wishes, greetings and quotes

As Karwa Chauth draws near on October 29, 2026, messages of goodwill and affection circulate among family and friends. This cherished festival fo

RSS Friends registers in U.S. to step up outreach, correct inaccuracies

The RSS Friends, which provided a Georgia address in the registration document, listed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Keshavkunj, New Delhi as its

Spain train crash: How a system failure and red signal led to a deadly collision

A high-speed train operated by Spains state-owned RENFE collided with a stationary IRYO train in Toledo, killing at least 64 people.

Woman tries to hurl purse at judge after eviction order goes against her

Minder Gurmit Singh Thukral reacted inappropriately after the court ruled against her and her children. Following an eviction order, Thukral and

Shapoorji Pallonji Group seeks to raise up to $200 million to repay debt

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is currently planning to raise between $150 million and $200 million for debt management. The funds will primarily addre

Iran's Revolutionary Court Sentences Director Panahi To Jail Term, Travel Ban

The sentence can be appealed but now all of his bank accounts have been blocked, Razzagh added.

After a nail-biting contest, Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari wins Nagpur seat

Israel's Arab parties set for kingmaker status, may hold key to Netanyahu's political future

Israel's Palestinian citizens are expected to secure a record number of seats in parliament after high voter turnout. Their participation was dri

Threatened and discriminated: Sangakkara alleges discrimination by staff in Dublin

Kumar Sangakkara recently recounted a distressing experience involving alleged discrimination by Ryanair staff at Dublin airport. He found the en

Sacred 15,000-ft Uttarakhand Gurudwara needs 19-km Himalayan trek

Nestled in the breathtaking Garhwal Himalayas, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib stands as a sacred destination for Sikh devotees. Perched at a height of 4

US Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh just telegraphed more rate hikes without saying it

Warsh used his assessment of a strong economy and warnings over persistent inflation to signal the Feds job is not yet done. The message reinforc

Cyclone Arnab to weaken into depression on October 29, says IMD | LIVE updates

At least 17 districts of southern Odisha affected by heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Arnab; Andhra Pradesh records five deaths as CM Naidu a

Box Office [Oct 28]: Jailer 2 slows down in second week; know Udta Teer, Nayyi Navelli's earnings on Wednesday

Megastar Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 witnessed a decline in its earnings as it entered its second week. However, despite single-digit collections

Happy Karwa Chauth 2026 Wishes: Best 70+ images, quotes, heartfelt greetings for couples, WhatsApp messages, Instagram captions and romantic wishes for husband and wife to share

Celebrate Karwa Chauth 2026 with heartfelt wishes, romantic messages: Karwa Chauth is celebrated on 29th October, marking an important festival f

India Backs UN Resolution Calling for End to US Embargo on Cuba

The measure was passed with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions

Maharashtra MLC elections 2026: BJP suffers setback as Congress wins Nagpur graduates' seat

In a big setback for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress has won the Nagpur graduates' seat, the sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his clo

Iran in Talks with Mediators to Implement 7-Day Plan to End War: Araghchi

In a statement posted on X, Araghchi affirmed that Tehran remains committed to diplomatic efforts while maintaining a high level of military read

In setback to BJP, Congress wins Nagpur MLC seat

The Congress fielded sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari, who secured 67,231 votes, while the BJP fielded former MLA Sudhakar Kohale, who secured 63,960

Morning Digest: Heavy rain hits 17 Odisha districts amid Cyclone Arnab; 64.5 lakh voters potentially missing from Karnataka rolls, most young, and more

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: APL Apollo Tubes(2,165)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: APL Apollo Tubes eyes a breakout above 2,260 as bullish momentum returns; traders can consider buying with stop

US judge denies federal request to block 20,000 voters, says it would 'wreak havoc' on US midterm elections

A U.S. District Judge dismissed the Trump administration's bid to halt ballot processing in California. This decision followed claims that some v

ED attaches land, buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in money laundering case

ED found that funds meant for public works were diverted to the University, government works were executed on its private campus, and funds from

Nike launches exclusive running shoe for India

NEW YORK - Nike unveiled on Wednesday its first-ever running shoe designed specifically for India, marking the sportswear giant's latest bid to r

Massive fire breaks out at Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at an Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, Gujarat, leaving the showroom completely gutted. The fire brigade team rushed to

Data of 1000+ US Homeland Security workers leaked

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking 50 crore compensation for misery due to CJPs protests

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said several petitions had been filed in the Supreme Court by small traders who claimed their livelihoods had come

Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements

Major American and foreign airlines have urged the CDC to reconsider upcoming travel rules concerning Ebola. They argue that the requirement for

Air Force Golf Course shut as Centre moves to reclaim prime land in Lutyens Delhi

A senior Defence Ministry official confirmed that a survey of the land had been completed and notices had been served

Morning Brief Podcast: Does Slumping Smartphone Demand Spell a Gloomy Diwali?

Vaibhav heads out: Ashwins blunt call on Sooryavanshi if Ishan Kishan returns

Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans and experts to be patient with young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He believes Sooryavanshi showcased his talen

US Iran war: Vance sends letter to Tehran hard-liner in bid to revive peace talks as Trump threatens strikes

US Vice President JD Vance has reached out to Mohsen Rezaei in hopes of opening negotiations with Iran. This initiative comes as President Trump

Best of Opinion: Small exporters need govt support in the face of CBAM

Today's editorials and columns examine India's financial sector, gender gaps in apprenticeships, UK-EU carbon-border rules, China's economic vuln

Election Commission reviews Punjab poll readiness for 2027 elections

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Four friends turned homemade cinnamon rolls into a $7m business on Target shelves

Sunshine Buns has successfully secured $7 million in Series A funding, allowing them to broaden their store presence. Founded by four friends usi

Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil

Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami alongside his family after fleeing Brazil following his election defeat. He traveled through Argentina and Ecua

Guess how many seats Congress won: PM Modi

Healthy citizens essential to achieve goal of developed India: Anupriya Patel

Maratha activist urges Shinde and Fadnavis to probe

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Spain train collision sparks protests, calls for transport ministers resignation

Karnataka SIR: 64.5 lakh voters potentially missing in rolls, majority of them young

Elector-to-population ratio released officially by Karnataka CEO shows under-enrolment of about 64.5 lakh electors, of whom roughly 38.41 lakh ar

Alphabet shares fall over 10% after earnings miss as AI spending drives cash burn

Rising infrastructure costs and weaker-than-expected advertising revenue weighed on the technology giant, even as its cloud business expanded rap

Poland pivots towards India as strategic partnership with China develops cracks

Poland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $10 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to strategic

Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study

Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. 12 crore approved for Bihar State Games 2026. Nod for

Assam opposition leader backs government crackdown on child marriage

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Arab parties claim kingmaker status in Israel elections

Joint list open to Eisenkot minority government; Ra'am's Abbas says 'everyone talking to us'

Gautam Adani explores 3 billion acquisition of Dutch energy storage group VTTI

The potential deal could expand Adani Groups global infrastructure portfolio as energy supply disruptions increase the value of storage facilitie

Florida man pays HOA debt five days after home auction; court overturns sale cancellation

Ageing muscles sacrifice strength to protect cells, study finds

Researchers have identified a mitochondrial molecule that could help explain muscle decline and point towards potential treatments for age-relate

Israel poll results deadlocked amid historic showing by Arab parties

Assam CM holds key meetings in Dibrugarh on indigenous land rights

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Assam CM launches Rs 8 crore projects and digital app in Tinsukia

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On debut, Jio 2nd most valuable company, behind only parent Reliance Industries

Scientists spot icy object beyond Pluto that could be a new dwarf planet

The discovery highlights how advanced telescopes are helping astronomers uncover distant icy worlds and deepen understanding of the solar system.

The small, unheard film is the gem: Dharamshala International Film Festival turns 15

DIFF founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul on building a global non-mainstream cinema culture in Dharamshala as the festival turn

US teachers rethink homework and exams as AI chatbots reshape classrooms

From oral examinations to handwritten essays, educators are redesigning classroom assessments to understand what students know and how they think

SC summons Sanjay Raut in contempt case

Fed holds interest rates steady at 3.9% as US inflation remains elevated

With inflation above target and borrowing costs squeezing homebuyers, policymakers face mounting pressure to balance price stability with economi

Yet to test legality of logical discrepancy in SIR: Supreme Court

Telangana Government Submits Drought Report to Central Authorities

Telanganas Deputy Chief Minister reports on drought conditions and outlines government strategies to manage the crisis. Telangana Government Subm

News from the world of Education: October 29, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Major fire destroys shops in Vasco; Goa CM pledges support

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South Africa Takes Slim Lead Against Australia in Third Test

South Africa leads Australia by one run at the end of Day 2 in the decisive third Test match at Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa Takes Slim Lead

Texas barber returns $128,514 found at ATM despite rent struggles

Georgia siblings fight over 95-year-old mother's care and assets; court backs daughter

NDA wins 16 of 28 seats, Congress falters in MLC polls

Police Crack Down on Drug Traffickers in Kupwara, Arrest One with Over a Kilogram of Charas

Kupwara police seize over a kilogram of charas and arrest a suspect in ongoing drug trafficking crackdown. Police Crack Down on Drug Traffickers

Rahul lashes out at government over Tatas, FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back

In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Medical Stores for NDPS Violations

Gujarats anti-narcotics task force inspects 213 medical stores, issuing 25 notices for NDPS violations in a week-long operation. Gujarat Police C

Vance sends letter to Iran hard-liner in bid to revive peace talks as Trump threatens strikes

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Witness 64.32% Voter Turnout; Batadu Leads with 78.30%

Rajasthans Panchayat elections saw a 64.32% turnout, with Batadu achieving the highest at 78.30%. Voting faced minor disruptions due to EVM issue

Government open to media suggestions on Digital Personal Data Protection Act, promises to uphold press freedom

The Government of India is willing to consider suggestions from news organisations about the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Ashwini Vaishn

Forest panel rejects Uttarakhand HC relocation plan again over forest land concerns

The committee directed the State government to explore the possibility of locating the proposed project on suitable non-forest land before pursui

Haryana BJP Leader Accuses Congress of Misleading Public on Voter List Updates

Archana Gupta criticizes Congress for misleading voters about the special voter list revision process in Haryana. Haryana BJP Leader Accuses Cong