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Tamil Nadu Cooperative Consumer Federation cancels onion orders, cites poor quality

Around 25% of the onions were rotten, had sprouted or were affected by fungus; and 50% did not meet the requisite size standards

Four food establishments shut, FSSAI licences of 13 others suspended in Telanganas Nizamabad

A total of 14 enforcement teams inspected 28 food establishments involved in the manufacture of spices, packaged drinking water, sweets and other

Union Cabinet Clears Rs 2,814 Crore Scheme To Set Up Lithium And Nickel Processing Plants

Hindustan Zinc launches two new value-added products

The new products are designed to improve coating consistency, enhance corrosion protection and increase manufacturing efficiency

U.S. midterm results may matter less for India-U.S. ties than for Indias room to manoeuvre in geopolitics

With U.S. President Donald Trumps Republicans facing a major loss, the results could affect Indias position on the Iran war, Russian oil, the tra

Lion Heart ,Chilton Lodge and Golden Dancer catch the eye

Congress, BJP state leaders acting like bodyguards: KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KTR Rama Rao on Wednesday, November 4, accused the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Pa

Delhi: Class 3 girl dies after cardiac arrest in school, CCTV captures chilling moment

A nine-year-old Class 3 student died after suffering a cardiac arrest inside her classroom at Lovely Public School in Mayur Vihar, east Delhi, on

Elaborate security in place for ZPTC and MPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta

Additional security forces have been deployed at the high sensitive and sensitive polling stations across the State, Harish Kumar Gupta says, and

CBI files FIR in $10 million 'fraud' in Exim Bank involving UK-based company

The FIR names Hanjer Biotech (Erith) Ltd, a UK-based company that has since been dissolved, its erstwhile directors and guarantors, Navi Infrastr

Efficacy, Celtic Goddess, Battle Crown, Shining Path and Shining Dawn shine

Diwali school holidays 2026: State-wise schools closure list on Deepavali, Kali Puja

Diwali, the festival of lights will be celebrated all over India, and on this occasion, the schools across states will be closed. This year, Diwa

Maharashtra aims for 100 pc daytime solar power supply to farmers by March-end

Currently, around 80 per cent of agricultural pumps in the state receive electricity during the day, following the implementation of the Mukhyama

Cabinet Approves Rs 17,500 Crore Scheme To Add 92 GWh Of Battery And Pumped Hydro Storage

BJP to take out 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' rally in Jamshedpur on November 5

BJP's Jamshedpur Mahanagar Committee president Sanjeev Sinha told newsmen that preparations for the march were underway in full swing

Brokers Call: Deep Industries (Buy)

The company sustained a healthy revolving order-book of around 3,090 crore, providing strong medium-term revenue visibility, despite executing co

Sugar prices rise over 4/kg despite govt steps, retail rate hits 59.50

Sugar prices have risen by over 4 per kg in a month, with retail prices averaging 59.50, despite government measures to improve supplies during t

Two Brothers Critically Injured After Being Hit by Tractor in Boudh

In a shocking and brutal incident driven by past enmity, a tractor driver allegedly ran his vehicle over two brothers near Harbhanga, leaving bot

ASSOCHAM seeks Customs amnesty scheme to settle 1.5 trillion disputes

In its pre-Budget memorandum, ASSOCHAM has proposed a one-time Customs amnesty scheme, tax incentives for manufacturers and lower long-term capit

Court order on Mysuru Palace handover not followed: Pramoda Devi

Mysuru: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has accused the Karnataka government of failing to implement a court order directing it to return Mysuru Palace to t

Vir Das on turning controversy into comedy gold

International Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das talks about navigating controversy, the place of offence in comedy and why he no longer demonises tho

Andhra Pradesh HC seeks status report on police firing at Raptadu chainsaw attack accused

A PIL seeks an independent investigation into the circumstances in which six bullets were fired at him

'Mercedes-Benz sees India as future export hub; question is when, not if'

Global CEO sees scope for component exports ahead of vehicles; India's role in global R&D and sourcing to grow as luxury car market expands

Sebi eases digital KYC rules for NRIs, foreign nationals from December 3

Sebi will allow NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals in FATF-compliant countries to complete KYC digitally from December 3, easing onboarding and inv

The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections

Voters in several traditionally Republican states supported Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kansas and South Carolina elected Democrat

US midterm elections: China says it will continue working with America

China has reacted carefully to the Democratic Party's gains in the recent US midterm elections. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that it remai

US Midterm Polls: False Claims of Voting Fraud Flood Social Media

Technical glitches, fake ballot claims and misleading posts fuel election misinformation as voters head to the polls.

Indian Americans in US midterm: who won and who lost?

A total of 57 Indian American candidates contested the US midterm elections on Tuesday.

1Point1 Solutions posts 147% revenue jump, wins $10.8 million Costa Rica deal

Profit after tax rose 87% to 18.41 crore and for the first half of FY27, revenue stood at 333.28 crore and PAT at 34.72 crore, up 138% and 80% re

Speeding train fatally knocks down tiger near Shencottai

Thunderstorm forecast in 13 Telangana districts on November 5

Cyclone Murasu weakened into deep depression

Can women work in Keralams toddy shops? Kerala High Court answers | Explained

Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict womens emp

El-Sayed Victory Speech: Destroys Genocidal Israel, Mocks Trump, Vance, Flaunts Muslim Identity

In a powerful victory speech, Abdul El-Sayed celebrates his election win while taking aim at Donald Trump, JD Vance and Israels policies in Gaza.

Draft report on implementation of Labour Codes moots higher minimum wages, wider eligibility for bonus

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, to become first Muslim senator

Progressive favourite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan's open Senate seat, giving the Democra

Empowering Viksit Bharat: Cabinet Greenlights Rs 4,371 Cr Overhaul of National Statistics

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &

Khamenei warns war will widen if US attacks resume, says Democrats' win won't soften policy

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has urged Iranians not to expect a change in Washington's approach towards Tehran after Democrats won cont

Rajasthan: EPFO Enforcement Officer arrested in Rs 1 lakh bribery case

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested an Enforcement Officer of the Employees' Provident Fun

Thangamayil Jewellery net profit flat at 59 crore

Gold jewellery sales rose 41 per cent to 2,119 crore in Q2 FY27

Bihar: Education Dept issues show-cause notices to DEOs over negligence

Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) The Bihar Education Department has issued show-cause notices to District Education Officers (DEOs) of 13 distr

China must make extradition request if it wants two Uyghur men returned: Thailand

The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded not to be sent back to China

Finance Minister disburses 64.89 crore to 475 self-help groups

Redington Q2 PAT up 20% as IT infra spends grow

India revenue grew 67 per cent year-on-year, driven by DC investments, demand for PCs and mobility devices, and continued adoption of cloud and c

Union Cabinet approves 14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity

SC stays Madras HC order on Chidambaram temple

Questions whether High Courts have parens patriae jurisdiction only over public temples and not places of worship of other faiths

Why even a strong El Nio does not guarantee a poor Indian monsoon

Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Nio. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were

Who won in Michigan election? Check results of Senate, Governor and House races

In Michigan's 2026 elections, the Democratic party celebrated key wins, highlighted by Abdul El-Sayed's triumph in the Senate race. A former publ

BSEB Sent Up Exam 2027 timetable out for Class 10 and 12; check exam dates

Bihar Board has declared the BSEB Sent up Exam 2027 date sheet. The sent-up exam timetable has been announced for both Class 10 and Class 12. The

Kartik Aaryan reunites with Kabir Khan for real-life drama Ladaku; makers announce release date

After the success of Chandu Champion, actor Kartik Aaryan is reuniting with filmmaker Kabir Khan for their upcoming film titled Ladaku. The maker

5 of 6 C-Suite roles go to outsiders in India Inc.: CIEL HR Report

Six cities account for 94 per cent of CXO titles, women hold 9.6 per cent of C-suite roles, and fewer than 40 senior leaders in the entire countr

With no illegal immigrants found on draft electoral rolls, SIR greatly inconvenienced people: Owaisi

Qadeemi Masjid was there before Delhi became the national capital, says AIMIM president

New Brezza 2026 Leads the play

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza has probably popped up on your list at least once. Now, with the 2026 facelift, Maruti has given people even more reason

CM Revanth Reddy At The Sadar Sammelanam 2026 Celebrations In Hyderabad

Participating in Sadar Sammelan in Hyderabad on Wednesday, CM A Revanth Reddy sought the support of the Yadav community to achieve the developmen

US stock futures rise after midterms: Why are Dow Jones futures up nearly 800 points despite a Democratic sweep? S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as AMD and Nvidia stocks climb

Why are US stock futures rising after Democrats win the Senate and House? Dow leads Wall Street rally as AMD, Nvidia and semiconductor stocks gai

Bus fare hike avoidable had Karnataka government cleared its own dues: BJP

The BJP will hold a statewide protest on November 5 against the bus fare hike.

Demanded unnatural sex: UP labourer strangled to death in Gujarat; co-worker held

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) A 40-year-old labourer from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly strangled to death by his co-worker following a di

22.84 lakh cases pending in Jharkhand SIR, over half of No Mapping records yet to be verified

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Nov 4 (IANS) With only 26 days to go for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jharkhand to be comple

UK minimum wage rises push hiring costs up by 31 per cent: What does it mean for young workers?

Employing an 18 to 20-year-old is expected to cost businesses 31 per cent more between 2024 and 2027. The additional annual cost is estimated at

Karnataka Preschool Body Seeks Norm Review, Fears 25,000 Closures

In an appeal to the state government, the council said administrative directives had imposed requirements that were difficult for small, neighbou

IMFA Q2FY27 net profit rises 50.62% to 148.77 crore on higher volumes

IMFA's Q2FY27 revenue rose 34.72 per cent to 968.17 crore, driven by higher ferrochrome output and sales, while its Kalinganagar expansion is set

Odisha: Woman murdered in Bhubaneswar; domestic help suspect

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 76-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death inside her house in the Buddha

Democrat sweep adds new twist to markets' Iran, AI, and debt worries

A sweeping

NPS naming rules to change from December 1

CM inaugurates new tenements at Karur

Cabinet Extends Agniveer Tenure with Higher Pay, Perks, and Regular Cadre Pathway

Marking a landmark expansion of the Agnipath recruitment model, the Union Cabinet has officially cleared a comprehensive plan creating a pathway

US allies see a chastened Trump but theyre wary of the backlash

US election results are viewed as a potential limit on Donald Trump's power regarding foreign policies. Foreign officials remain cautious, predic

Novo loses share in Brazil to cheaper generics, but holds up in Canada and India

Novo Nordisk is losing market share in Brazil after its semaglutide

Trump controls Modi

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a f

Novo Nordisk hikes 2026 outlook again as Wegovy pill beats forecasts

Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk raised its

INS Sahyadri arrives in Japans Yokosuka for Exercise Malabar

Digital Desk | Tokyo, Nov 4 (IANS) The Indian Navys stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka in Japan on Wednesday to participate in the

'Rohit bhai's run-out changed the momentum': Gill on turning point in India's win

In a thrilling ODI, Shubman Gill lauded Rohit Sharma for his pivotal run-out of Daryl Mitchell, which turned the tide in India's favor. The bowle

Pakistan to get Alfaaz 2.0 song from Alan Walker? Photo viral

Islamabad: From Zayn Malik giving his own spin to Pakistans viral hit Tu Hai Kahan to Nick Jonas joining hands with King for Maan Meri Jaan, musi

Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats after fresh allegations of support for RSF

Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the

'Bro, Give Me Gyanesh': CEC, Trump Memes Flood Social Media After US Midterm Results

Social media users invoke India's Chief Election Commissioner while taking jibes at Trump's Republican Party after its midterm defeat.

Dozens dead and missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre, officials say

The death toll from a Russian bombing of

Iranian officials gloat as US voters deal blow to Trump

Iran's government savoured the stinging rebuke delivered to Donald Trump

Rahul Gandhi blaming BJP for his own failures: Anurag Thakur

Digital Desk | Hamirpur, Nov 4 (IANS) BJP MP and former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the

Hyderabad SIR shows no illegal immigrants, says DEO

Hyderabad: While Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls have removed three crore

FTSE 100 climbs 1% on banks, miners boost

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Dabur Global CEO Mohit Malhotra resigns

Dabur India Ltd. on Wednesday said Mohit Malhotra has resigned as Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director of the company, effectiv

Johnnie Walker Unveils First India-Inspired Blue Label Festive Blend in 200 Years

This is a first in the brand's nearly 200-year history; the blend celebrates India's rich culinary heritage through the art of exceptional Scotch

Rahul Gandhi was born in family of Prime Ministers, he is not after PM post but nations interests: Jagga Reddy

India, Canada explore avenues to strengthen defence cooperation in capacity building, military-technical exchanges

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India and Canada held the inaugural Defence Dialogue, exploring avenues to strengthen cooperation in capac

Israel election commission rejects Benjamin Netanyahu charges of fraud

The Central Elections Committee said it had conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announce

Rich countries fall far short on climate adaptation funding, UN says

Rich countries are falling well short of the $305 billion needed each year to help developing nations adapt to climate change, even

Ayodhya, Varanasi

Schools and religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura received threatening emails warning of explosions on November 8, prompting heighten

'Wobble seam was working very well': Kamboj on match-winning spell against New Zealand in 1st ODI

Anshul Kamboj delivered an outstanding performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, achieving remarkable bowling figures of 2/22. His precis

'We defeated Goliath': James Talarico after becoming 1st Democrat in 38 yrs to win Texas Senate race

'We defeated Goliath': James Talarico after becoming 1st Democrat in 38 yrs to win Texas Senate race

Bengaluru techie who threatened Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor arrested

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The Mumbai Police have arrested the accused who was sending threatening emails to various Bollywood celebriti