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Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after Second World War, says Fumio Kishida

Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded

Madras High Court permits observance of first death anniversary of prime accused Nagendran in BSP leader Armstrong murder case

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan permitted the event to take place at Vysarpadi in Chennai on October 9, 2026

Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Using Investigative Agencies for Election Campaigning

Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann claims BJP is leveraging investigative agencies to influence the upcoming elections. Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Using Inve

Tiger Strays Into Plain Areas From Forest

Forest officials advised people not to venture out alone and said efforts were underway to capture the tiger

Two days before October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, Delhi Police Crime Branch registers fresh FIR to probe July 20 violence

Crime Branch to investigate role of 2,873 people with criminal records flagged during CJPs Chalo Sansad march; probe to examine whether violence

Citizens divided between October 10 protest calls, police warnings

Delhi HC to hear IYC plea today seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar

Himachal Pradesh Welcomes GST Councils Reform Proposals

The Himachal Pradesh government supports GST reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance and enhancing transparency for taxpayers. Himachal Prade

Delhi L-G calls for uniform parking rates across Delhi

Delhi L-G calls for uniform parking rates across Delhi

CM inaugurates Plant Mandala Rangoli at Connaught Place

Anand Asks Cops to Improve Investigation Standards

Anand called for coordinated efforts to improve crime control, investigation standards and conviction rates.

CJP, Left groups allege supporters detained ahead of October 10 protest

CJP, Left groups allege supporters detained ahead of October 10 protest

Major Revamps Being Planned to Repair Medigadda Barrage

The required works are expected to be complex. Some components constitute huge additions, such as building a new extended stilling basin on the d

Britney Spears Voices Frustration After Dollywood Visit, Claims Photographers Were Waiting Outside

Britney Spears shares her Dollywood experience with her sons and expresses frustration over being delayed for photographers. Britney Spears Voice

Law Secretary Says Govt Ready to Enact Advocates Protection Act

Pratibha Devi said the state government was making efforts to bring the legislation soon.

Honda Plans Three New Cars To Boost Market Share

Honda had launched City facelift and new ZR-V in May and on Tuesday it unveiled the new Honda Elevate SUV

Madras High Court Registry lodges police complaint for forging its proceedings to get Bangladesh nationals deported

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026

Madras High Court Registry lodges police complaint for forging its proceedings to get Bangladesh nationals deported

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026

Vote Chor, Gaddi Chod slogan trends as thousands turn up for anti-SIR stir

Dr Surya Rao Invited to Judge National Medical Meet

The organising committee said his selection recognised his contributions to medical education, research and public health.

Students Must Reflect On Erosion In Human Relations, Values: Prof. Haragopal

The social activist pointed out that justice has been the core principle of Balagopal, who wanted to firmly establish his concept of equality in

Women will bring inquilab: Thousands join Chappal protest against gender discrimination

Women will bring inquilab: Thousands join Chappal protest against gender discrimination

GST Council Lauds APs AI-Driven Tax Reforms

It said the states initiatives have enhanced transparency, eliminated subjectivity in case selection, strengthened accountability and improved re

Slap row: Delhi HC seeks response from police, Parvesh Verma

Slap row: Delhi HC seeks response from police, Parvesh Verma

Satire | Coping with deletion

How one living voter found himself declared dead and deleted from the electoral roll

Satire | Coping with deletion

How one living voter found himself declared dead and deleted from the electoral roll

Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation

Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation

Army Public School Bolarum Students Take Part In Cyclothon

The rally brought together students in an event highlighting patriotism, courage, discipline and respect for members of the Indian Armed Forces.

Telanganas Data-Centre Push Faces Power, Water Test

Deficient monsoon rainfall this year has also left major reservoirs supplying Hyderabad at low levels.

Jio to take Connectivity from Earth to Space with 1,600 Satellites and 23 Ground Stations

After building its mobile and fibre networks on the ground, Jio is now setting its sights on space. The company is working on a proposed constell

GST reforms: Refunds, wider ITC mark third phase of reform as India targets global supply chains, says PwCs Pratik Jain

PwCs Pratik Jain said the GST Councils latest measures mark the third phase of the tax reform, shifting focus to bolder policy changes and ease o

GST 2026: Simpler compliance, tech-led enforcement reflect growing trust between government and industry, says Deloittes MS Mani

Deloitte Indias MS Mani said the latest GST reforms reflect growing trust between government and industry, with technology enabling simpler compl

Tragic Explosion in Odisha Claims Lives of Father and Son, Injures Three

A devastating explosion in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, resulted in the deaths of a father and son, with three others injured, including a local teache

Shantnu Nikhil Redefines the New-Age Indian Bride

Tradition remains, the family grows, cultures meet And somewhere between theirs and yours, she makes it her own.

Baseball-MLB proposes shorter season and longer Division Series in labour talks

Major League Baseball has

GST rejig: Credit relief, export push and simpler rules make Diwali come early for industry, says EYs Bipin Sapra

EY partner Bipin Sapra said the GST Councils latest reforms address input tax credit blockages, expand refunds, support exporters and streamline

MLAs Intervention Helps Dalit Woman Marry Her Lover

Sridevis lover, Srikanth, agreed to marry her following the MLAs intervention and the couple tied the nuptial knot on Thursday.

CPI(M) seeks registration documents for Mulagada residents

Chawla Art Gallery Presents Continuum by Asit Kumar Patnaik

Celebrating three decades of the artist's creative journey, the exhibition will be held from 14th18th October 2026 at LTC Gallery, Bikaner House,

BJP Demands Clarification from Kerala CM on Congresss Legitimacy Claims

BJPs Rajiv Chandrasekhar urges Kerala CM to clarify Congresss statement questioning the states legitimacy after recent elections. BJP Demands Cla

ISCCM to hold critical care awareness walkathon on Friday

Witkoff, Kushner to meet Ukrainians in Miami on Friday, says US source

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Two Schoolgirls Injured After Iron Rod Falls From Construction Site

According to the complaint, a 15-year-old Class 8 student suffered a head injury after the iron rod fell from the construction area.

Apples Welcome home event: Here's what surprising products will Apple reveal at its October 13 smart home event

Apple is set to unveil several smart home products at its upcoming event on October 13, including a smart home hub. This new hub is expected to h

Udaan 2026: India's Largest Convening on Early Childhood Care and Education Strives to Move India's Children from 'Surviving to Thriving'

New Delhi [India], October 8: Rocket Learning, one of India's largest early learning non-profits, hosted Udaan 2026 in New Delhi - India's larges

Bhagwant Mann Aide Goes To Court, Says Raid Illegal, Agency Had No Approval

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the CBI investigation and s

Prime Minister Modi Welcomes New Reforms from GST Council, Promises Easier Business Operations

Prime Minister Modi praised new GST reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and easing business operations during the GST Councils 57th meeting.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects Europeans to join talks with US

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Nana Patekar laid to rest with full state honours in Pune

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Chance and happenstance: On the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Bias is more than human sociology; life makes choices with definite preferences

Bhubaneswar Ward 37 Protest: Corporator Bandita Pal Fast Unto Death Over Civic Demands

Tensions have flared significantly in Ward No. 37 under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) following an indefinite hunger strike launche

Federal executive created fake program, diverted $145M; FBI found 298 gold bars in $193.6M fraud

Witkoff, Kushner to meet Ukrainians in Miami on Friday-US source

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet representatives from Ukraine on Friday in Miami to discuss what was described as new ideas an

Assam Ranks Second in Elephant Population in India, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is home to over 5,800 elephants, making it the second-largest elephant population in India, according to Chief Minister Sarma. Assam Ranks

French students keep up protest pressure with some demonstrations hit by violence

French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday in the latest wave of nationwide protests about conditions in

GST reforms: 16 lakh small businesses may get annual return option, easier e-commerce selling

More than 16 lakh small businesses with turnover up to Rs 5 crore could benefit from a simplified GST compliance regime, under which they would p

Vascular surgeon honoured with Dr. Thiruvengadam Award for Health Care Excellence

Congo central bank keeps policy rate at 12.5%

Democratic Republic of Congo's central bank decided at a meeting of its monetary policy committee to keep its policy rate unchanged at 12.5%, the

CM felicitates Asian Games medallists

Northern Irish police contact Sinn Fein members over investigation into parade protest

Northern Irish police have contacted representatives of Sinn

Dengue cases stabilise in Chennai as hotspots reduce from 590 to 300, says Health Minister

Dr. Arunraj urges residents to check for mosquito breeding at home to prevent a spike in cases after the onset of the Northeast monsoon

Patient Dies in Oxygen Cylinder Blast Inside Ambulance at Udala Hospital, Odisha

A private ambulance exploded on the premises of Udala Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odishas Mayurbhanj district on Thursday evening after an oxygen

GST reforms: No tax on toll collection by highway concessionaires; road maintenance tax liability clarified

The GST Council has clarified that highway concessionaires collecting exempt tolls will face no GST liability on the toll collection right, regar

CFI Celebrates 25 Years of Collaboration with Government, Highlights Industry Achievements

The Construction Federation of India marks its 25th anniversary, discussing achievements and future challenges in the construction sector. CFI Ce

Will Do Everything To Help End War: Putin To Iran's Pezeshkian

The two have reinforced diplomatic and military links since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022, becoming increasingly reli

Flawed by design, exclusionary in impact

The Gyanesh Kumar-led Election Commission of India, emboldened by a deferential Supreme Court judgment, has already disenfranchised lakhs of genu

Uniqlo owner's Western bet pays off as profit surges 32%

Fast Retailing, the owner of Uniqlo, has recorded a 32% boost in yearly profit fueled by soaring sales. The company has reached a key milestone a

34 Special Trains to Operate for Bathukamma, Dasara

Both trains will operate 17 services each.

Putin tells Iranian president Russia is ready to help resolve Iran conflict

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Chipotle stock surges 6% as Starbucks explores potential takeover of CMG - here's what investors need to know

Chipotle stock jumped after a report that Starbucks has explored a potential takeover of the Mexican fast-casual chain. Heres what the reported i

GST reforms: 38,700 exporters to get faster refunds, wider access to input tax credits

Nearly 38,700 export taxpayers will become eligible for cash refunds on input taxes paid on services and plant and machinery under GST reforms. T

SP chief targets BJP on development, challenges CM to contest from Ayodhya

ISRO Associations Seek Meeting With Space Secretary Over Privatisation Concerns

The associations requested a structured interaction with the secretary or joint secretary (Personnel) to seek clarity on contentious matters.

EU exec rejects Greek, Italian requests for more fiscal rules flexibility

The European Commission pushed back

Saranakul College Principal Dies of Suspected Heart Attack Aboard MEMU Train

Maheshwar Mahapatra, 56, principal of Saranakul Mahavidyalaya, died of a suspected heart attack on Thursday while travelling by train from Bhuban

GST overhaul: Export status for contract manufacturing to boost supply-chain shifts to India

GST reforms treating contract manufacturing for foreign principals as exports could boost Indias appeal as companies relocate parts of their supp

Over 5,000 chickens killed in a poultry farm fire near Cheyyar

Rat Seen Swimming In Vessel Full Of Gulab Jamun In Maharashtra

The department took note of a viral video that showed the rodent swimming in the sugar syrup and trying to climb out of the vessel.

TNGOs Welcome Govt Decision on DA Hike

Hussaini Mujeeb expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the government for issuing orders for enhancing the DA from 33.67 per cent to 37.31 per cent

Congress Alleges Police Manhandled Ex-Assam Chief During Guwahati Protest

The party was protesting the police action against Opposition MPs during a demonstration in Delhi on Wednesday.

India has set a target of 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Two held in Hyderabad for cheating man of 62.26 lakh in investment fraud

Man held for illegal sand mining from Palar river in Tirupattur

India moved from consumer to creator: PM Modi urges GSMA, telecom firms to build mechanism against cross-border fraud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to address rising cross-border cybercrime during the 10th India Mobile Congress. He

AP Fishermen Allege Diversion of Diesel Subsidy Funds

East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India has alleged misappropriation of funds related to implementation of various welfare