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Ministers handover appointment orders to 59 nurses in Kanniyakumari

L&T Finance cautious on rural loans amid weather risks, eyes urban growth

The NBFC expects loan-book growth of over 20 per cent in H2FY27, driven by urban finance and festive demand, while monitoring crop output, rural

Supreme Court to examine if court fees without upper limit amount to tax

The Supreme Court will examine whether uncapped ad valorem court fees amount to taxation while hearing a plea challenging Kerala's 2025 court fee

Mysuru Railway steps up passenger facilities for Dasara rush

Hubballi: South Western Railways Mysuru Division has strengthened passenger management, security and station facilities to handle the additional

Saudi Arabia intercepts three UAVs in Riyadh, southern regions

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Riyadh and Southern regions, according to the Saudi-l

Many Cultures, One Festive Spirit

Every community has its own way of celebrating Navratri. Through traditional rituals, vibrant dance forms, floral offerings and elaborate festivi

U.S.-India Trade Deal Nearing Completion, Officials Report Continuous Engagement

U.S. and India are close to finalizing a trade agreement, with only minor details remaining, according to a senior U.S. official. U.S.-India Trad

PAHER University Celebrates Navratri with

Udaipur, October 16, 2026: PAHER University organised the Shubh Navratri Raas Utsav at the PIT Garden on its campus to celebrate Navratri. Organi

Sudhakar Dalela Appointed As Indias Next Ambassador To Nepal

He is expected to take up the assignment shortly: Reports

Sugarcane farmers padayatra enters third day

National Commission for Women Launches Dialogue Program for Youth Engagement on Womens Issues

The National Commission for Women is set to engage youth on womens issues through a dialogue program starting in Dehradun on October 30-31. Natio

Better execution, margin gains positive for Bhel despite valuation concerns

Bhel's Q2FY27 profit surged 119 per cent year-on-year as revenue growth and margin gains beat estimates, while a Rs 2.6 trillion order book suppo

Youth arrested on charge of 18-year-old girls murder in Keralams Idukki district

The police recovered the charred remains of the girl from near the Pambla dam in Idukki

Every parents worst fear: 4 dead in Oregon school shooting; Armed bystander kills shooter

OUA Wraps Up Orientation for PH Cadre AEEs, ACS Usha Padhee Urges to Lead with Ethics and Integrity

A transformational 11-day orientation programme for 56 Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) of the Public Health Cadre concluded today at the Odi

Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale

The belly of the beast makes for a palpably real purgatory in this claustrophobic survival thriller, one that is also about forgiveness and letti

Delhi Police Detain 150 Protesters Ahead of Tiranga Sabha

Delhi police detained 150 protesters heading to the Tiranga Sabha in Connaught Place, as tensions rose during the planned demonstration. Delhi Po

Rupeeflo bets on GIFT City, targets 30% revenue share as Bengaluru-based fintech eyes payments play

Founded in April 2024 by Maurya, Ashish Jha and Manav Bharambe, Rupeeflo began operations in December that year

SC verdict on YES Bank AT1 bonds brings relief for mutual funds, retail investors

By reversing the administrators 2020 write-down of about 8,415 crore in AT1 securities, recovery now looks likely, prompting funds like Nippon In

Flow of suspected ganja into Kochi continues as seizures cross 120 kg in three months

The seizure and related arrests of suspected peddlers have prompted an extensive probe to trace the supply chain and identify the local networks

China says ready to address each other's concerns after Sitharaman flags trade barriers

China said it was ready to work with India to allay its concerns of rising trade imbalance. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the trade im

Paramedical students will have bright career prospects: Padma awardee Kutikuppala Surya Rao

Talacauvery gears up for Cauvery Theerthodbhava on Saturday

Ritual scheduled for 7.50 p.m.; free bus services, security and other facilities arranged for devotees

SC seeks Centre's response to plea for curbs on children's social media use

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea seeking age-based social media restrictions and safeguards to protect children from

New rules to regulate volatile airfares to be published in two weeks, Centre tells SC

Senior advocate Ravindra Srivastava, appearing for the petitioner, however, questioned the delay in framing the rules, pointing out that concerns

Fully automated testing of bulk metals paves the way for AI-driven materials development

Developing stronger and tougher structural metals such as steel requires exploring an enormous range of processing conditions. Even for the same

Even or odd numbers: A single molecule makes all the difference in the quantum world

The researchers in the Quantum Detection Microscopy group at CIC nanoGUNE, in collaboration with chemists at CiQUS of the University of Santiago

Farmers associations observe fast in Villupuram

SIR protests: Opposition has found common ground. But can it stay united?

New Livelihood Initiative Launched in Raisen and Vidisha, Aims to Empower Every Family

Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils a pilot project in Raisen and Vidisha to connect every family with a sustainable livelihood. New Livelihood Initiat

Kataka ITI Cluster Odisha to Get

The Kataka ITI Cluster in Odisha will undergo a major transformation with a 240.50 crore investment under PM-SETU in partnership with Tata Steel

Rafael Nadal built a tennis academy in 2016; nine years later, he sold a 44.9% stake for about 94 million

Rafael Nadal is not just a tennis champion but a savvy entrepreneur as well. He founded the Rafa Nadal Academy, enhancing both athletic training

Congress Urges Cadres To Contest All Local Body Seats

Congress leaders M.M. Pallam Raju and G.V. Harsha Kumar urged party workers to contest all local body seats and file nominations by Saturday.

As pet population rises in Keralam, KVASU steps up dog handler training

The universitys six-week programme covers canine behaviour, obedience, safe handling and animal welfare laws; it also aims to address the shortag

JSP predicts landslide victory in Srikakulam mayoral poll

HM Shah slams Punjab govt on murders of anti-drugs crusaders, MHA seeks report on 3 recent cases

China's non-tariff barriers biggest hurdle for Indian exports: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says China has denied market access to Indian products despite repeated requests, while calling for a review

Konkan Railway celebrates 37th foundation day

IAS officer accused of abusing female JKAS officer Beenish Wani; J&K Govt orders inquiry

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a 15-day inquiry into allegations that IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abused JKAS officer

Ramayana review: Ranbir Kapoor-Sai's Ram-Sita jodi fails to impress, bad VFX; Yash's Ravana wins praise

The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 have released its second trailer, focusing on the strength of Lord Ram, played by Ranbir Kapoor, an

Urban Company net loss widens in Q2, revenue up 41.4%

The companys board also approved raising up to 2,500 crore through the issue of equity shares or other convertible securities via qualified insti

'Working to break Canada': Carney rips Trump, alleges election 'interference' in Alberta referendum

Gujarats Dholera: A Hub of Development and Connectivity Initiatives

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviews ongoing projects in Dholera, including a new airport and high-speed railway line. Gujarats Dholera: A Hub

Delhi High Court refuses to pass order to stay probe against journalist in case filed by ACP Vivek Bhagat

Justice Mini Pushkarna, due to paucity of time, said it cannot pass any order without hearing the police side and added that the matter will be h

2.75 kg gold seized at Bengaluru airport, three held

Devanahalli: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 2.75 kg of gold in a suspected smuggling case at Kempegowda International A

'We brought receipts, Abdul!': Mike Rogers drops bombshell on El-Sayed campaign funding

India Inc sees attrition spike as demand for niche talent increases

Attrition rates among surveyed Indian firms stood at 18 per cent in 2026, a sharp increase from 16.2 per cent last year

MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood

You can see the locations of known outdoor surveillance cameras in the MapQuest app.

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida Outlines Action Plan for Women and Child Development

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida reviewed a time-bound action plan for Women and Child Development, focusing on nutrition, child prote

Give Nadia admin 24-hour notice before visit: SC to Mahua

The Supreme Court has directed TMC MP Mahua Moitra to inform the Nadia district administration a day in advance of her visits to ensure proper ar

Rise and Fall Season 2: Karan Patel returns to the Penthouse as Raj Grover and Kaira Anu exit; new alliances reshape the game

Rise and Fall Season 2 witnessed two exits, Karan Patels return and a major reshuffle of teams in its latest developments. As Raj Grover and Kair

Koffee With Karan Season 9 trends at No. 1 in India, UK, Canada and Singapore on JioHotstar

Hotstar Specials Koffee with Karan Season 9, the chat shows final season, has opened to a strong response, trending at No. 1 on JioHotstar across

Yami Gautam Dhar calls naanis gold earrings with red and white beads her favourite: Ive become quite maximal

Yami Gautam Dhar has largely maintained a style sensibility that reflects her preference for simplicity. However, there is one beauty trend from

From Desi Fits to Vacay Vibes: Tamannaah Bhatia has a jewellery moodboard for every occasion

Some days, putting an outfit together feels effortless, while on others, even trying on half your wardrobe may not help you find the right look.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Kumar Sanu gets emotional about Alka Yagniks health; says, I sincerely hope she recovers soon

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 continues to build on its identity as Hindustan Ka Sangeetsthan. Four weeks after its return, the music reality show has draw

Shanaya Kapoor brings art deco glamour to the runway in a champagne-silver cut-out ensemble for OBLIQUE

Shanaya Kapoor took on showstopper duties for OBLIQUE, bringing the collections theme of alter egos to the runway. The actress appeared in a cham

EXCLUSIVE: Shefali Shah confesses she was not convinced about writing a memoir as her debut book; says, I have copyright over my own story

Actor Shefali Shah has spent years bringing other peoples stories to life on screen. With her debut book, The Audacity of Being: A Sort-of Memoir

EXCLUSIVE: Shefali Shah reveals she takes her sons permission even before sharing their pictures on social media: Its their story as well

Actor Shefali Shah believes that sharing personal stories also comes with a responsibility to respect the privacy of the people involved. While h

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav hails Ujjwal Nikam, says Prahaar reflects his legacy of courage

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav extended his wishes to Padma Shri Ujjwal Nikam through a special video call, congratulating him on

Sumukhi Suresh has Orry locked in for her stand-up special Hoemonal in hilarious reel!

Orry has shared a hilarious reel referencing comedian Sumukhi Suresh and her stand-up special, Hoemonal, giving fans a glimpse of his signature w

Akshay Kumar wishes Ansh Duggal after watching Nakhrewaalii trailer: Mahadev karen tu bohot bada star bane

Akshay Kumar has shared a message of encouragement for debutant Ansh Duggal after watching the trailer of Nakhrewaalii. The actor took to social

EXCLUSIVE: Shefali Shah recalls working with Amitabh Bachchan in WAQT: The Race Against Time; says, I am in complete awe, There is no one like him

Shefali Shah opened up about her admiration for Amitabh Bachchan, recalling his kindness and the personal gestures that have stayed with her over

Two Die, One Critical As DCM Truck Rams Into Morning Walkers

According to the police, the accident occurred around 5.20 a.m. when the DCM truck, proceeding towards Suryapet, hit the three villagers who were

Telangana man dies in workplace accident in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: A 27-year-old worker from Telangana died in a workplace accident in Saudi Arabias Jizan region on Tuesday, October 13, and his family has

Ramayana Part One Off to Explosive Overseas Start as International Pre-sales Kick Off

International advance ticket sales for Ramayana Part One kicked off on a strong note on Thursday, triggered by the simultaneous worldwide release

RapidCanvas raises $29 million in Series B round led by Vertex Ventures

The funding takes RapidCanvas' total capital raised to $52.5 million and will support expansion of its go-to-market teams, field AI engineering o

Dharwad all set to publish final electoralrolls on October 27

Financial impact of fire accident estimated at 118.76 crore: MRPL

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Sanjay Raut and Journalist Nikhil Wagle Over Controversial Comments

The Supreme Court has issued notices to Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle for comments deemed disrespectful to the institution. Supreme Cou

Camp to promote solar power generation in Puducherry to be held on Saturday

Marine experts call for satellite-based decision support system for sustainabler fisheries amid climate crisis

Kharge urges PM Modi to call all-party meet on delimitation, flags delay in proroguing Parliament

Kharge cautioned Modi in a letter against any attempts to bulldoze a far-reaching Constitutional Amendment Bill

Nepal To Host ICC Asia Conference From November 19 To 21

Siddharth Bank Nepal Premier League: Nepal will host the ICC Asia Conference from November 19 to 21, with the event bringing together cricket ad

Ramayanas Trailer Exposes VFX Flaws

A 4,000-crore ambition comes with equally monumental expectations. But the first English-dubbed trailer of Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise Of A Leg

AMTZ hosts MedTech RoboSprint 2026, linking 32 startups to experts

Who Said What on the Conduct of IAS Officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan

Human dignity is non-negotiable, and no position of authority gives anyone the right to humiliate another person.

Pitched 2 ideas to PM Modi in 90 seconds on Chennai Metro: Who is AI startup founder Tejas Sudarshan & what did he propose?

Chennai-based startup founder Tejas Parthasarathi Sudarshan pitched two artificial intelligence ideas to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Ch

Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee attend long-awaited Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee recently visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain, where they witnessed the sacred Bhasma Aa

Odisha Welcomes Himachal Pradesh Youth Under Yuva Sangam Phase VII

Emphasizing the transformative power of cultural exchange, Odisha welcomed a vibrant 50-member student delegation from Himachal Pradesh under Pha

Jalna Student Suicide: Man Booked For Abetment

A 17-year-old Class XI student in Jalna, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide on October 9 after being repeatedly pressured for marriage and st

Tally Solutions to rebuild 40-year-old accounting software for AI era. Will customers embrace the change? MD reveals

Tally Solutions plans to rebuild the core architecture of its 40-year-old accounting software to keep pace with AI, which its managing director s

Yash opens up about the cultural pride and global ambition behind Ramayana: We have worked with the vision that our story should be told to the world

Yash spoke about the global ambitions and cultural significance of Ramayana at the launch of the films second trailer in Bengaluru. The actor and

Sitharaman pitches rupee mechanism to bridge global forex crunch, trade disruptions

Settlements in rupees could help countries sustain trade despite forex squeezes, while signalling optimism on a new India-US trade accord

Indian Athletes Shine at Sports Mahakumbh 2026, Eye Future Medals

Athletes celebrate success at Sports Mahakumbh 2026, emphasizing the importance of dedication and training for future competitions. Indian Athlet

Tirunelveli district records moderate rainfall

Coal linkages being arranged for Yadadri power plant, says Kishan Reddy

Cult.fit receives Sebi approval for proposed IPO

Cult.fit has received Sebi observations for its proposed IPO, comprising a fresh issue of up to Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale. Revenue rose

Hyderabad man held for cheating AP cop via fake matrimony account

Hyderabad: The Uppal Police arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman constable from Andhra Pradesh by creating a fake matrimony

SEC allots free, common symbols to three parties for MPTC and ZPTC elections

The allotment of bat, battery torch and gas cylinder to JSSP, BCYP and RPC-S is a one-time facility and the parties are not automatically eligibl

LTM dividend, Q2 results 2026 alert: 25 per share payout, net profit slips 5% QoQ; check record date

LTM reported Q2 FY27 net profit of 1,397.9 crore, down 4% quarter-on-quarter, while revenue rose 13.6% year-on-year to 11,807.6 crore. The compan