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Armenian music finds a resonant home in Chennai

Presented at The Music Academy, the evening showcased how different musical traditions find common ground in melody, rhythm and tonal colour whil

Restore 44% import duty on crude palm oil, Telangana minister Tummala says

Telangana targets 10 lakh acres of oil palm in three years

Private bus operators to take out Secretariat march on October 14, 2026

Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation says if the State government fails to take a favourable decision despite the protests, the bus oper

Passport Adalat to be held at Regional Passport Office in Madurai on November 4

Drug de-addiction awareness programme for conservancy workers held in Namakkal

Inox Clean Energy files DRHP for 10,000 crore IPO

Proceeds from the fresh issue will primarily be used to repay or prepay borrowings of the company and its subsidiaries, with the balance earmarke

Watch: GPT-6.1 Astra: Why OpenAI halted its release

OpenAI has chosen to hold back GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed that the model fell short of the companys safety and alignment requireme

Special PMLA Court frames charges against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in land fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case in connection with the alleged illegal acquisition and transfer of the land in

Father-Son Duo Assault Elderly Woman and Loot Gold Jewellery in Sambalpur

An elderly woman was brutally attacked, left bloodied, and robbed of her gold jewellery by a neighbour father-son duo in Kushapali village under

CRPF ADG Ravideep Singh Sahi retires after 40 years service

The 1987-batch officer played a key role in anti-terror operations and maintaining law and order during the sensitive period surrounding the abro

6 iconic Hyderabadi food brands we want to see at Numaish 2027

As October sets in and the last three months of the year roll around, a subtle shift takes over Hyderabad. The heavy monsoon rains begin to reced

Karnataka Congress launches Bharat Jodo 2.0 from Shikaripura

Shivamogga: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, September 30, launched its Bharat Jodo 2.0 padyatra from Shikaripura in

Veeramani POCSO Act case: Let SIT work in peace, says Madras High Court judge while hearing DMKs plea

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan simply adjourns by four weeks a plea by DMK to inquire Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and

Many are in contact: Akhilesh claims BJP MLAs in touch with SP ahead of RS polls

Akhilesh Yadav announced that several BJP MLAs are in contact with the Samajwadi Party for Rajya Sabha elections. He emphasized that the SP would

Retired temple EOs in Tamil Nadu allege delay in terminal benefits over pending audit objections

Former officers allege that the charges levelled by the auditors were sometimes very frivolous.

Delhi High Court dismisses plea alleging partisan campaigning by varsity staff in DUSU polls

The petition sought to set aside the results declared for the post of president and to call for the records pertaining to the DUSU elections incl

'Super Intelligence' AI safety accord signed by tech CEOs carries Unites States typo under Trumps name

Koffee With Karan 9: Here is confirmed guest list of last season

Mumbai: For years, Koffee With Karan has been one of the most talked-about celebrity chat shows in India. From unfiltered confessions and unexpec

Gutkha, soyabean oil worth 4.78 crore seized in Maharashtra FDA operations

In the first operation, FDA teams seized banned gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco along with two trucks, collectively valued at 1.26 crore,

Withdraw cut in crude palm oil import duty, Rythu Sangham urges Centre

The duty cut from 16.5% to 11% will hurt oil palm, groundnut and sesame growers in Andhra Pradesh, the Sangham says, and demands 25,000 a tonne f

When do you become an NRI, what changes for your policies?

You got the visa stamped, the flight is booked, and boxes are already taped up in the living room. Somewhere in that moving checklist sits a term

Hero Indian Captain Prevents Flydubai Hijack, Saves 180 Passengers

An Indian Captain on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv thwarted a hijack attempt by his co-pilot, saving 180 passengers from a potential t

Bombs without brakes? Why US-China AI race may be harder to control than nuclear one

The people building artificial intelligence keep reaching for the same comparison. Billionaire Elon Musk has called AI far more dangerous than nu

Police Busts Gambling Den in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested

Bhubaneswars Capital Police busted an illegal gambling den in Bapujinagars Kedarpalli Basti, arresting four men and seizing Rs 24,000 in cash. Ac

Asian Games 2026: Indian Women's Hockey Team Beat Korea 2-0 To Enter Final

India are now just a victory away from securing its only second Asian Games women's hockey gold medal

Indian Womens Team Dominates Australia A in Unofficial Test

The Indian womens cricket team leads against Australia A in an unofficial test, showcasing strong performances from Vaishnavi Sharma and Priya Pu

Watch: Flydubai passengers terrified as sudden dive forces landing in Tabuk

Flydubai Flight FZ1073, carrying approximately 150 Israeli passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was forced to execute an emergency diversion to Tab

Cabinet approves hike in Rabi minimum support prices for 2027-28 season

The MSP for safflower was increased the most, by 675 per quintal to 7,215 per quintal, an increase of 10.3% over its level in the previous year

Esteban Ocon To Leave Haas At End Of Formula 1 Season

Speculation about his departure had mounted in recent months as he complained about his car and hinted that his teammate was treated better

Delhi HC Issues Notice To Uber, Ola, Rapido Over PIL Seeking Stronger Safety Measures For Women Using App-Based Ride Services

Hearing a PIL flagging the absence of night-time driver checks across Delhi-NCR, the Delhi HC has directed ride-hailing platforms and governments

Indias fiscal deficit rises to 41.9% of full-year target by August

The Centre collected Rs 8.38 lakh crore in net tax revenue and spent about Rs 20.78 lakh crore during the period.

Palla Srinivasa Rao flags off Tirupati-Varanasi bike rally to mark Modis 25 years in office

Twenty-five riders of the TNSF set out from Alipiri on the Seva Sankalp Yatra and are to reach Varanasi on October 8

Mother Held After Admitting to Killing Two Children in Palakkad

According to the initial version, the children were playing while their mother was busy with household work

BJP for transferring POCSO case to CBI

Former Pakistan Army Havildar Hashim Moosa identified as LeT operative with SSG, counter-insurgency background

Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, identified as a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in Jammu and Kashmir, was a former Pakistan Army Havildar who h

Efforts on in EU to render basmati rice as a generic variety, denying protected geographical indication

Some European experts claim that sales of the fragrant rice variety are 10 times the output in the origin areas

Tamil Nadu police do not have a crystal ball or magic wand to solve cases in a jiffy: Madras High Court

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan calls for status report from an SIT probing the POCSO case against R. Veeramani of Gem Granites

Killing of Moosa by Indian security forces is a serious blow to LeT ecosystem: MHA

With Moosas killing, the entire group of four senior LeT Commanders operating in the UT since 2022, and responsible for sensational attacks stand

PM Modi To Attend UPSC Centenary Celebrations At Bharat Mandapam On 1 October

Delhi minister slaps civilian: No FIR yet, AAP to move court

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, September 30, said that it would approach the court if an FIR is not registered against PWD Mi

South Indian Bank appoints Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as new MD & CEO

Mahesh Pai brings nearly three decades of experience across various facets of universal banking

ASEAN Diplomats Tour BrahMos Headquarters, Gain Insight into Indias Defense Industry

Singapores High Commissioner and ASEAN diplomats visited BrahMos HQ in New Delhi, exploring Indias defense capabilities and missile technology. A

October 2026 holiday list: Check when schools, banks and government offices will remain closed for festivals

October 2026 full holiday list includes national and festival-related holidays for schools and banks across India. Gandhi Jayanti falls on Octobe

Odisha Records 29% Excess Monsoon Rainfall While India Faces 13% Deficit

As the southwest monsoon season (June 1 to September 30, 2026) officially concludes, India has registered an overall rainfall deficit of 13%, acc

Indian Corporate Credit Health Stays Strong Despite Crude, Monsoon And Tariff Risks: Rating Agency ICRA

Appeal to Punjabis to Join March for Release of Bandi Singhs on October 2: Misl Satluj

Misl Satluj President Ajaypal Singh Brar has appealed to Punjabis to participate in large numbers in the Bandi Singh Release March on October 2,

Centre, State Working Together for Telanganas Development: Revanth Reddy

We dont have any differences as long as the Centre continues to cooperate with the State government and work together to solve the problems of th

AP CM Distributes House Regularisation Pattas Worth Rs 9,800 Cr

AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday distributed house regularisation pattas worth Rs 9,000 crore to more than 24,000 families in Vijayawada.

KFDC offers work from forests at Gavi, Suryanelli in Keralam

As part of workation programme, high-speed Internet, extra power outlets and dedicated discussion areas provided. After work, guests can also cho

TGNPDCL to encourage rooftop solar system installation, provide information on application process

Eligible domestic consumers can avail Central Financial Assistance of 30,000 for a 1-kW rooftop solar system, 60,000 for a 2-kW system and up to

PM Modi to Chair Progress Meeting, Reviewing Key Government Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a progress meeting to assess the status of major government projects and address pending issues. PM Modi t

Nandigram bypoll Congress candidate walks out of jail

Kolkata: Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan was on Wednesday, September 30, released from jail, a day after the Calcutta High Cour

How this Telangana archer overcame a difficult year to win Asiad gold

Nagoya/Hyderabad: The two gold medals that young compound archer Chikitha Taniparthi collected in her Asian Games debut have not just announced h

Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra government employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers

Avener, Rampage and Credence catch the eye

Stock markets fall for third day; Nifty down 96 points, Sensex slips to 72,480

30-share BSE Sensex declines 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29 on fag-end selling; 50-share NSE Nifty drops 95.75 points, or 0.42%,

Stock markets fall for third day; Nifty down 96 points, Sensex slips to 72,480

30-share BSE Sensex declines 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29 on fag-end selling; 50-share NSE Nifty drops 95.75 points, or 0.42%,

NDA Gears Up for Bihar Legislative Council Elections, Vows to Contest All Eight Seats Unitedly

The NDA in Bihar is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections, aiming for a united front across all eight seats. NDA

Navigating the US tariff threat Indias dual test on energy and exports

Export diversification, new trade agreements, domestic manufacturing and diversification of energy sources could reduce the Indian economys vulne

Centre's fiscal deficit touches 41.9% of full-year target at Aug-end: CGA

Centre's fiscal deficit stood at 7.1 trillion during April-August, at 41.9% of the full-year target, according to CGA data

Paid for a house, lived there but HC nixes son's ownership plea: Here's why

Residence, household spending or construction costs do not create co-ownership when a child cannot prove an independent legal right to the proper

Statements of 40 people recorded so far in connection with death of IIT-Bombay student Wakode: Police

Investigators have sent two mobile phones, a laptop, and a tablet belonging to Sahil Wakode to the Forensic Science Laboratory at Kalina to decod

Patrick Mahomes KC Current faces billion-dollar twist in stadium expansion

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes are part of the ownership group behind the Kansas City Current, whose CPKC Stadium has quickly become a major succes

Meerut blue drum case: Accused Muskan and Sahil convicted of Saurabh Rajput's murder by UP court

Meerut blue drum case: Accused Muskan and Sahil convicted of Saurabh Rajput's murder by UP court. More to follow...

Centre Approves Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III

According to an official statement, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-I

Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising. Are Claim Payouts Keeping Up?

Over the last five years, hospital costs and medical inflation have outpaced both premium growth and claim payout increases, widening the gap bet

National Tourism Conference Discusses Vision for a Developed India by 2047

The National Tourism Conference in New Delhi focused on enhancing Indias tourism sector and its economic potential by 2047. National Tourism Conf

Medchal: 12 rescued from bonded labour, 6 of them children

Hyderabad: A team of Revenue, Labour, and Police officials managed to rescue 12 members of a family from Uttar Pradesh, including six children ag

Cabinet approves 1-10% hike in rabi crops MSPs

MSP for wheat now stands at 2,610 per quintal against 2,585 per quintal announced for 2026-27 marketing season (April-March)

Chennithala Orders Vigilance Inquiry Into Mundamveli Flat Construction

The septic tank reportedly overflowed, while water seeped through the walls, leaving residents struggling with a complex meant to provide them wi

INDIA Bloc Will Defend Constitution, Punish Democracy Destroyers: Rahul

Opposition Leaders Finalise Joint Action Plan Over SIR, Plan Rallies And Save Democracy Marches

EV two-wheeler maker Simple Energy bags Rs 1,750 Cr funding

The Bengaluru-based firm plans to deploy the capital to drive its next phase of growth across manufacturing, product development, and retail.

South Portland used 200+ Christmas trees to rebuild a storm-eroded Maine beach

In 2022, he built a solar device to extract water from Death Valley air; in 2025, he won a Nobel Prize

Sebi, RBI working to ease FPI onboarding, facilitate bond indices: Pandey

Regulators are working to make FPI registration faster and digital, streamline KYC and facilitate bond indices as foreign investor access to Indi

New Mandol Bridge Enhances Connectivity for Siraj Residents

The new Mandol Bridge will drastically reduce travel time for Siraj residents, improving access to essential services and highways. New Mandol Br

JSW Cement plans Shiva Cement merger to create unified cement platform

JSW Cement will issue five shares for every 41 Shiva Cement shares held by public shareholders; the proposed merger is expected to be completed w

Telangana Police seize 210 kg of Nandini milk powder, 1 detained

Hyderabad: Atleast 210 kilogram of Nandini milk powder were seized in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, in the early hours of Wednesday, S

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2026 Announces 10-Book Longlist

The books, all published in 2025, span genres including memoir-history, ethnography, biography and data-driven assessments, and examine a range o

Iran indicates it received official US response to its latest offer on ending war

The US has formally responded to Tehran's recent war proposal, challenging Iranian officials amidst ongoing economic sanctions that severely impa

Spices exporters body elects Nishesh Shah as Chairman, Bhavik Desai Vice Chairman

The new leadership brings extensive experience in spice processing, sourcing, international trade and supply chains across global markets

Smart, Secure and Scalable: Flatworld Mortgage Reimagines Mortgage Operations

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: Flatworld Mortgage Solutions LLC, a strategic player in the mortgage processing space across the US

A Second Plate of Chhole-Bhature Lands UP Man In Soup. Wife Sees 'Proof Of Cheating'

Garhmukteshwar native Ajay, who's been married for 14 years and has two sons, said he had come to the holy town alone to clear his head of ongoin

Odisha's Shri Gundicha Temple reopens after six years: Significance and entry details

Shri Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri was reopened for the general public on Monday after remaining closed for around six years. The temple, whic

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Government, Promises Support for Farmers Ahead of Elections

Akhilesh Yadav targets the government on farmer issues and promises support as he prepares for upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yada

Geojit Financial Services appoints Jones George as MD, founder C J George moves to Executive Chairman role

C J George, who currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director, founded Geojit in 1987 alongside Ranajit Kanjilal

Flytxt recognised as Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant

The recognition marks an upgrade from its Niche Player positioning in 2025 and reflects the companys expanding global footprint

India Clinch 3rd Archery Gold as Men

Sahil Jadhav, Kushal Dalal and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru staged a comeback to edge China by one point and complete Indias compound team gold s

DoorDash opens first India office in Hyderabad, to hire 3,000 people

The will start operations in Hyderabad in October, plans to expand to a larger facility by April 2027 as its team grows

IIHRs Arka Shakti root stock could help farmers tackle Gummy Stem Blight disease in watermelon

The scientists noted that soil develops infection when watermelon is cultivated in the same soil without any crop rotation for a long time