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City of pearls now known for mosquitoes: Kavitha promises change

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha said her party will contest all 300 divisions across the three corporation

RBI tweaks operational risk capital framework for banks

The central bank also clarifies that operational risk losses used for calculating the Internal Loss Multiplier (ILM) will be considered net of re

Two workers killed in chloroform vapour leak at pharma unit, TGPCB orders closure

Bharat Petroleums net profit dips amid volatile crude prices in Q2

Bharat Petroleums revenues spurred 29% whilst net profit declined 22.5% on a year-over-year basis in Q2

Jihadist vipers: VHP seeks expulsion over graffiti at Jamia

New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday, October 23, reacted sharply to controversial graffiti on Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) walls a

LAC Situation Disturbed When Chinese Troops Diverge From Patrolling Patterns, Says MEA Amid Arunachal Pradesh Face-Off Reports

India stated on Friday that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) becomes disturbed whenever Chinese troops diverge from establish

Tata Motors reports Q2 net of 1,257 crore, Iveco acquisition on track

BPCL Q2 net profit falls 21.5% to 4,863 crore on weak marketing margins

BPCL's Q2 FY27 net profit fell 21.5% YoY to 4,863 crore as weak marketing margins weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose 30% and refinery thro

Students, farmers, civil society groups continue to protest against SIR, CEC

Hundreds take to the streets as Yogendra Yadav, Annie Raja, and farmers groups join protest; police say 20 detained, one FIR resgistered

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar: A counter-narrative to India's 'Islamic dark age'

The book acts as a counter-archive against the colonial myth, still stubbornly alive, of an Islamic dark age liberated by the British

El Nino-induced water and power crisis likely to persist until July: Revanth

CM asks people to save water and power; special employment guarantee scheme after Sankranti, says people should adapt to the situation as they di

ECI row: RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat did not act on ECs complaints | Above the Fold | Oct 23, 2026

An RTI reply reveals how the Cabinet Secretariat handled complaints by two Election Commissioners over senior official Maneesh Gargs administrati

NRI deposit inflows surge to $121.94 billion in April-August: RBI data

NRI deposit inflows surged to $121.94 billion in April-August FY27 from $5.6 billion a year ago, driven by strong FCNR(B) deposits following the

In the verdant embrace of the Goddess: A journey via Nanda Devi, Alaknanda

One has returned from the trek with mixed feelings. The Nanda Devi sanctuary represents what could be, while the Alaknanda Valley is a warning ab

Council polls for four seats pass off peacefully, but for minor incidents in Bengaluru

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

Warangal Gets Nod for Five Projects Worth Rs 382 Crore

Fort restoration, central plaza and integrated bus terminal among key proposals

Rajnath Singh stresses need for long-term vision, flexible strategies for the Army

Defence Minister calls for integrated approach to modern warfare and emphases that land operations and ground forces would remain indispensable d

Bank of India Q2 profit rises 25% to 3,202 cr on strong NII, recoveries

Bank of India's net profit rose 25.3% to 3,202 crore in Q2 FY27, supported by higher net interest income and recoveries from written-off accounts

JNTUA Innovators Conclave Today Brings Together Students, Start-ups, Industry

The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026 at JNTUA aims to promote start-ups, technological advancement and industry-academia collaboration, with a fo

BJP seeks all-party meet on El Nino impact

Sales At National Saras Food Court In Vijayawada Cross 1 Crore

They congratulated SHG members and encouraged them to expand their entrepreneurial activities: Reports

75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency

Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully

NDA Ditches YSRC Defectors Who Joined It and Toppled Then Vizag Mayor

Only four of the 27 YSRC corporators who defected to the NDA and helped topple the then Vizag mayor have secured tickets for the upcoming GVMC el

Keralam to conduct Statewide child vulnerability mapping

Meeting decides that Women and Child Development Officers in districts will be fully responsible for ensuring childrens safety and rehabilitation

Diljit Dosanjh confirms Delhi concert on October 30 for India Aura Tour

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Netanyahu orders sweeping West Bank offensive after deadly Hebron attack

In light of a tragic shooting on October 23 that claimed the lives of two soldiers near Hebron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ini

Three killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar

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Madhya Pradesh gets 5,800 crore in semiconductor investment proposals

Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth 5,800 crore in semiconductor and technology sectors at an Indore summit, with potential to gen

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings rises amid strong credit growth: RBI

NBFCs saw stronger credit growth, led by retail and industry lending, while their reliance on bank funding increased following the restoration of

AP Coast Bracing for Severe Cyclonic Storm on Oct. 27

IMD has warned of a possible severe cyclonic storm, Arnab, approaching north Andhra Pradesh around October 27, with heavy rainfall and gale winds

Senior leaders, MLAs hit the campaign trail for GVMC polls

Mayor candidates intensify door-to-door outreach and community meetings; sitting MLAs and senior leaders join the campaign to boost the prospects

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after training, condition reported stable

Highlights Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany, 40, was reportedly taken to a Munich hospital with an emergency doctor on Friday, according

Paritala Sreeram Enters Fray for Nallacheruvu ZPTC Seat As TD Nominee

The move positions Sreeram for the post of Sri Sathya Sai Zilla Parishad chairperson.

West Bengal CM announces Rs 27 lakh aid for Chorbagan stampede victim

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Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the upgraded National Mobile Moniroting System used to capture attendance of rural em

JK Tyre Q2 net profit declines by 71% y-o-y to 65 crore due to geopolitical tensions

EBITDA) margin contracted sharply to 7.1 per cent from 13.3 per cent

Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief

Vikas Kaushal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) informed the state-owned OMC is procuring more on landed basis than on FOB basis and term con

Navratri26 Mumbai property registrations fall 25% YoY

Revenue collections declined less sharply than registration volumes

Jamia protest: Congress MP Imran Masood detained, SP MP alleges manhandling by police

Political Meddling Alleged in Selection of Indiramma House Beneficiaries

The villager said some applicants were presenting cattle sheds as huts to meet the eligibility criteria.

Trump says US holds all the cards in trade talks

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was close to reaching a trade agreement with

22 children rescued from unrecognised Gwalior madrasa

Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 23 (IANS) Twenty-two children were rescued from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Friday after its management

Supreme Court holds voters can prosecute candidates for concealing information

The judgment by a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu said the law does not insist that only public servants or competent authorities

Telangana CM Confirms Talks with Maharashtra on Tumidihatti Barrage Project

Telanganas CM A. Revanth Reddy announced Maharashtras agreement to discuss the Tumidihatti barrage, crucial for irrigation projects. Telangana CM

India's net FDI inflows rise to $13.8 billion in April-August FY27: RBI

Net FDI inflows increased from $9.6 billion a year ago, supported by higher gross inward investment and a slowdown in outward FDI, according to R

Japans Monkey Buster grannies armed with guns take on monkeys terrorising their village

After monkeys repeatedly raided farms in a Japanese village, three women aged 67 to 74 formed a group called the Monkey Busters to protect local

Kremlin confirms Oleshky ceasefire, says working with Ukraine on evacuation timing

Melania Trump Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: An agreement has been confirmed for the town of Oleshky in Russia. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, is

Akhilesh Yadav says UP jobs depend on CM Yogi Adityanath becoming unemployed

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Generational Rage: Young Europeans Rise Up to Make Their Voices Heard

Their demands vary, but they are united in wanting to make their often marginalised voices heard, sometimes even with radical methods in the face

Internal Fraud Cost HCA 92 Cr Loss, Says CID

The CID has filed an 80-page preliminary chargesheet alleging 92.08 crore in losses to the Hyderabad Cricket Association due to financial irregul

Seat-Sharing Disputes Trouble Alliance in Urban Local Body Polls

Political observers said early discussions among party leaders and local MLAs could have helped prevent the disputes.

Diwali, more flash than fireworks and more bang for the borrowed buck?

From picture-perfect pujas to prosperity parades, Diwali has become a festival of faith, flexing and financial overreach

Watch: John Brittas: Current struggle not merely limited to Gyanesh Kumar, to democratic space also

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas asserted that the ongoing agitations in New Delhi represent a broader struggle to safeguard Indias constitutio

The Industry Will Fail You: Joaquin Pedro Valdes on the Reality of the West End | Eastern Eye

DC Edit | Modern Cricket Is Brutally Charming

Temba Bavuma may be short in stature, but he makes light of the responsibilities weighing on the skipper of the cricket team of the rainbow natio

Himachal Pradesh Announces 5% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners Ahead of Diwali

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 5% increase in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali celebrations. Hima

Letters to the Editor dated October 23, 2026

State Neglect Brings Mushk Mahal Closer to Collapse

The two-storied palace was constructed by Miyan Malik Mishk, a commander of Carnatic forces of Abul Hassan Tana Shah, the last of the Qutb Shahi

Rain lashes Virudhunagar district; bus depot submerged in rainwater

Government asks industry bodies to tighten certification checks, conduct regular cybersecurity audits

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said the government was monitoring the developments and assessing what steps could be taken to help affected sectors a

853 persons donate blood as part of Police Commemoration Week in Adilabad

CBI arrests two ED officials in Lucknow in Rs 5 lakh bribery case

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two officials of the Enforcement Direct

Senthamizh Arasu keeps his dream of turning out for the senior Indian hockey team alive

Girl dies in wall collapse in Virudhunagar district; Minister consoles parents; gives 4 lakh relief order

Reclaim public spaces: Civil society groups march against protest curbs

The protesters marched from Town Hall to challenge the Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations and Protest Marches (Bengaluru City)

The Hindu Impact - GVMC vows swift action to address South Zones sanitation issues

Telangana: Garbage Near Transformers Sparks Fire Safety Fears

Indiscriminate dumping endangered electrical infrastructure as well as sanitation workers and vehicle operators engaged in clearing waste: Report

El Nino: Bhatti urges oppn to focus on solutions, not criticism

Hyderabad: Amid the El Nino crisis, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, October 23, said political parties have a respon

Kerala HC sets aside guidelines for producing accused before judicial officer after court hours

While retaining provisions requiring prior intimation to the magistrate in cases of production after 5 p.m., court directs the State government t

MLC Elections Serve as a Preview for 2027, Says Bhupendra Singh

Bhupendra Singh criticizes Akhilesh Yadav, asserting the MLC elections foreshadow a BJP victory in 2027. MLC Elections Serve as a Preview for 202

Pakistan wants to host all 2028 Womens T20 World Cup matches, UAE likely venue for India games

Pakistan is pushing to host all matches of the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup from September to October. The United Arab Emirates is being considered

Police permission sought for over 60 RSS marches across Bengaluru

The RSS march applications became a talking point after Home Minister Priyank Kharge took to social media to share two communications from the RS

Dr. Reddys Q2 net dips 32% to 913 cr on lower revenue

Revenue from operations for the Hyderabad-based multinational stood at 8,697.8 crore, down from 8,828.3 crore a year earlier

Khammam Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest in US

Nallamala Akshitha, 26, had recently completed her MS degree and was seeking a job in Albany.

Asian Para Games: India records best haul of 65 medals

Nagoya: India ended their para-athletics campaign with a record-shattering 65 medals at the Asian Para Games, with two-time Paralympic champion j

Chiara Tamburlini leads Women

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Shweta Tripathi presents debut production at Toronto International Film Festival 2026

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India's exports to Germany could cross $50 billion by 2030: ASSOCHAM

ASSOCHAM said the potential for expanding market access, investment and business partnerships between India and Germany. It said the two countrie

India and China Continue Using Existing Mechanisms to Avoid LAC Miscalculations, Says MEA Amid Row Over ITBP Chief

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday that India and China continue to utilize established diplomatic and military channels to

MP receives Rs 5,800 crore in investment proposals at Indore semiconductor summit

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Maharashtra: FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 79.97 lakh in statewide crackdown

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on food safety violations, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized

Railway Board Member Sunil Kumar Says Recruitment Will Be Carried Out Without Hurting The Sentiments Of Telangana People

The JAC representatives urged railway authorities to provide employment opportunities to families that had lost land for the project, as well as

RBI tightens operational risk capital norms for banks from April 2027

The RBI has revised operational risk capital norms for banks, covering income classification, derivative valuations and historical loss data, wit

NBFCs lose ground despite stronger profitability, better asset quality: RBI Study

Report also highlights continued dependence of NBFCs on external borrowing

Jio Platforms IPO draws record 7 lakh crore demand

Issue subscribed 22.2 times, with over 1.38 crore applications; QIB portion subscribed 70.55 times

At least one killed in drone attack on merchant ship off Romanian coast

Digital Desk | Sofia, Oct 23 (IANS) A Comoros-flagged merchant ship carrying a crew of 10 Ukrainians and three Azerbaijani nationals was attacked

Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of Second T20 Against New Zealand Due to Injury

Ishan Kishan will miss the second T20 against New Zealand due to a thigh injury. Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement. Ishan Kishan R

MP: BJP To Launch 13-Day Anti-Mobocracy Drive In Schools, Colleges

A preparatory meeting was held at the state party headquarters here on Thursday to make the campaign a success: Reports

1st ODI: Pratika And Shafalis Chase Was A Masterclass, Says Smriti After India's Win

Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana praised Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma for their commanding batting performances, describing the

Fodder scam accused nabbed after 25 years, had fled to Nepal