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SC Questions Centre Over Huge Gap in Medicine Prices

Supreme Court questions whether the entire system is favouring pharmaceutical manufacturers, calls NPPA totally defunct and reserves order on medicine pricing.

27 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Prior Nod Rule Under Data Protection Law Could Shut Newsrooms Down: SC

At the outset, senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for DNPA, also urged the bench to consider the stay application, saying that the absence of an exemption for journalistic activities could fundamentally change how news is gathered and reported.

27 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Delhi HC Asks Ex-Finance Secretary to Mute Objectionable Remarks Against Nishikant Dubey

Court issues summons to Subhash Garg and Mahua Moitra in BJP MPs Rs 2-crore defamation suit; Moitras counsel assures removal of related posts on X.

27 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Naidu Questions Congress Criticism Of EVMs After Electoral Defeats

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday questioned the Congress for criticising Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after electoral defeats.

27 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
SC Collegium Recommends Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as Telangana HC Chief Justice

The Collegium has also recommended Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of the Calcutta High Court for appointment as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court

27 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
happn Reveals Indias Favourite Dating Neighbourhoods Across Cities

New data across six Indian cities reveals how parks, beaches and familiar neighbourhoods shape dating preferences :closes the gap between online dating and meeting in real life

27 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
SC Collegium Recommends 4 Judges as High Court Chief Justices

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has recommended to the Centre the appointment of four judges as chief justices of various high courts.

27 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Abhisheks Ton Powers India To 6-Wicket Win Over NZ in 3rd ODI

India chased down 199 in just 13.2 overs

27 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
US Wealthtech Firm AssetMark Opens Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad

Fully built-out centre designed to house approximately 500 professionals, with hiring underway from senior global leaders to campus graduates

27 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Case Filed Over Toddler Allowed To Steer Moving Car in Keralam

Visuals showed a child, aged around three or four, sitting on his father's lap in the driver's seat and holding the steering wheel while the car was moving at high speed along the Kazhakkoottam airport road

27 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
BJP MP Eatala Rajender Launches Padayatra Seeking Relocation Of Jawahar Nagar Dumpyard

He claimed that leachate from the Jawahar Nagar dumpyard was causing fish deaths in the lake, while livestock were falling ill after drinking its water. Contaminated water and toxic air from the dumpyard were contributing to a rise in kidney diseases, respiratory ailments and skin problems, he alleged

27 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Probe Against Woman Journalist in Casteist Remarks Case

Court issues notice to Delhi Police and ACP Vivek Bhagat on pleas seeking FIR quashing; next hearing on November 16.

27 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Australia Warns of 'Unprecedented' AI Threat

The Australian Signals Directorate said rapidly advancing AI models could be of huge benefit if harnessed for good, even using some AI tools to compile its own annual cyber threat report

27 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
SC Warns of CBI Probe into Illegal Mining, River Pollution in Rajasthan

Supreme Court slams state authorities over alleged illegal mining and pollution in the Jojari-Bandi-Luni river system, seeks restoration plan by November 27.

27 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan Welcomes Kerala HC Stay on FIRs Against Him, Kin

CPIM State Secretary MV Govindan said that the order has vindicated the party's stand that the alleged Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) bribery case was fabricated to target Vijayan and the CPI(M)

27 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
IPL 2027: Albie Morkel, Mohit Sharma Join CSK Support Staff

Former South Africa international Morkel joins CSK as an assistant coach while Mohit has been appointed as the bowling coach of a side he represented for many seasons

27 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Still Hungry to Get Back in the Ring: Mary Kom After Bigg Boss Journey

After her Bigg Boss journey, the legendary Indian boxer Mary Kom opens up about her experience on the reality show, her boxing career, and her future plans in an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle.

27 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Jan Suraaj Party Functionary Found Dead Near Railway Tracks in Ranchi

Devpalik Gupta, 31, went missing from Ranchi-Patna Janshatabdi Express on Monday; police suspect accidental fall from moving train.

27 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Agency Confirms Referrals In Kim Soo Hyun Case

Purported chat messages and voice recordings were manipulated using artificial intelligence.

27 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Accused in Teen Girls Rape-Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Bengal

Prahlad Das, 23, was killed in a retaliatory firing during crime scene reconstruction in North 24 Parganas; incident sparks mixed reactions from the victims families.

27 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
SCR: Railway Passengers Can Get Travel Insurance for 45 Paise

Passengers can avail of the insurance by paying a premium of just 0.45 per passenger. Digital payment is mandatory to avail of the facility.

27 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
Tarun Tahiliani to Close Dubai Fashion Week, Marking New Middle East Chapter

The grand finale, titled The Many Moods of TT, brings together three decades of design, craft and storytelling, ahead of the opening of the houses first Dubai store.

27 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
Thaniyamangalam; Missing Boy Found Dead, Neighbor Arrested for Cover-Up of Accidental Death

Following the complaint, the Superintendent of Police, Madurai district, visited the site and deployed five special teams comprising 90 personnel for an overnight search

27 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Kadapa Woman Protests Against Husband Over Second Marriage

According to reports, Pasupuleti Sujatha, a native of Sambepalli mandal, married Tarigonda Mallesh of Chennamukkapalle in August this year.

27 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Karnataka SIR Final Roll Published; Nearly 1 Crore Names Deleted

The state had 5,54,32,314 voters before the Special Intensive Revision. It now stands at 4,55,00,011.

27 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
Medak Farmer Dies of Electrocution While Switching on Motor

Lakshman was shifted to the government hospital in Toopran for a postmortem examination.

27 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
SC Gives Petitioners 10 Days to Reply to ECs SIR Affidavit

While issuing the notice, the CJI said that all the issues would be examined and asked senior advocate Vikas Singh, who represented the first petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Singh, to file a rejoinder in 10 days to the poll panel's reply affidavit filed late Monday evening

27 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Westin Hyderabad Mindspace Welcomes Festive Season With Cake Mixing Brunch

The ritual brings together an assortment of fruits, nuts and festive ingredients, creating a rich mixture that forms the heart of the Christmas cake tradition.

27 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
Bigg Boss 20: Viewers Predict Grand Finale Date After Scout Ops Social Media Hints

Scout's comment about eight weeks has become a major talking point on social media.

27 Oct 2026 2:46 pm
CBIC Says GST Officers Must Prove Tax Evasion Intent to Invoke Fraud Provisions

The Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, decided to scrap arrest powers of tax officers, while raising prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore from Rs 1 crore

27 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
This Diwali, Dont Just Light a Diya. Light Up an Island

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts invites Indian travellers to take their traditions somewhere unexpectedwith three distinctly different celebrations in the Maldives

27 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Daryl Mitchell Propels New Zealand To 198/3 Vs India

The Indian bowlers didn't have too many wickets to show for their effort but they were once again impressive in the last five overs giving away only 52 runs

27 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Karnataka Dy CM G Parameshwara Hospitalised After Respiratory Issue

Parameshwara, who also holds the sports portfolio, reportedly complained of a respiratory problem while attending the state Badminton Association event on Tuesday

27 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
DCP Traffic Shivam Upadhyaya Inspects Accident-Prone Areas and Black Spots on NH-765

DCP Shivam Upadhyaya stressed the importance of identifying accident risks, implementing appropriate preventive measures and strengthening coordination among the concerned departments to reduce road accidents and fatalities.

27 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Couples Charred Bodies Found Two Days After Bengaluru Shop Fire

After extinguishing the fire on October 24, the rooms in the building were checked. At the time, it was believed that everyone had come out of the building, and there was no information about anyone having died in the incident

27 Oct 2026 2:33 pm
Modi Holds Talks With Liechtenstein Prince to Boost Bilateral Ties

Discussions focus on trade, investment, science and technology as India seeks to deepen cooperation under the India-EFTA trade pact.

27 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
SC to Examine Pleas Challenging Mandatory Singing of All Six Vande Mataram Stanzas

Top court issues notice to Centre, lists petitions for November 30 hearing amid arguments over secularism and freedom of conscience.

27 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
TTD Warns against Reels Violating Tirumala Temple Sanctity

The TTD appealed to devotees to respect temple traditions and follow the rules

27 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Chinese Brands Cut Ties With Kylian Mbappe Over 'Chinese Dictator' Remark

Mbappe made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator

27 Oct 2026 2:12 pm
Gold Falls Rs 814, Silver Drops Rs 3,743 in Futures Trade

Weak spot demand weighs on gold, while selling pressure drags silver prices lower on the MCX.

27 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon Team Up For Hindi-Dubbed Version Of Obsession

Varun also spoke about how working on the Hindi version allowed him to notice details he had missed while watching the film earlier.

27 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Bombay HC Quashes Case Against Student Over Operation Sindoor Post

Court says the repost was an isolated act, noting its prompt deletion, the students apology and the custody she had already undergone.

27 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
BJP Telangana Chief Welcomes ECIs Affidavit Defending SIR in Supreme Court

The claims of the Congress and the opposition party clearly establish that they have tried to mislead the people and the nation: Ramchander Rao

27 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Instagram Tests 90-Minute Horizontal Videos To Compete With YouTube

The new products include Features, which are horizontal videos of as long as 90 minutes, and Series, designed for episodic, short-form microdramas

27 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Live: Cyclone Arnab Latest Updates

A massive disaster response effort is underway across coastal Andhra Pradesh as Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' accelerates across the west-central Bay of Bengal.

27 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Cyclone Arnab: State, District Emergency Control Room Numbers Issued

APSDMA released state and district control room numbers for emergency assistance amid Cyclone Arnab.

27 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Love Gill Breaks Down In Bigg Boss 20 Over Past Controversy

The next day, Love confronted Scout for failing to defend her. She stated that she managed to escape her past troubles with great difficulty.

27 Oct 2026 1:44 pm
16 Inmates Escape From Theni Jail, 5 Recaptured, 9 Guards Suspended

A total of five prisoners have been arrested so far, while 12 remain at large

27 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Keralam Police to Get Dashboard to Monitor FIR Registrations

Replying to a query by CPI(M) MLA K N Balagopal in the Assembly, Chennithala said the dashboard would enable the Home Minister's Office to track the number of FIRs registered each day and monitor the action taken on complaints received by the police

27 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Study in Sweden Fair in Hyderabad on Oct 30 For Masters Aspirants In STEM

The Embassy of Sweden will host 'Study in Sweden 2026' fairs in Delhi (October 28) and Hyderabad (October 30), which will bring together representatives of 13 Swedish universities.

27 Oct 2026 1:27 pm