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Sugarcane farmers block Pune-Bengaluru highway demanding better prices, resignation of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Seek resignation of Union Minister Pralhad Joshifor inviting them to New Delhi for a meeting, and failing to listen to their grievances

Priyank Kharge orders review of Bengaluru police handling of protest

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the Bengaluru polices handling of protesters on Monday, October 12, will be revie

He asked followers for sweets, gets sent whole showroom on COD

Madurai: What began as a simple online request for a festive treat turned into a nightmare for a local content creator, forcing him to leave his

Telangana NMMS examination on November 1, hall tickets available online

Indias Energy Future: A Balancing Act

This e-book explores the deep-seated tensions emerging on the path to net-zero and confronts the difficult questions that are often overlooked.

After fatal Nedumbassery accident, Keralam govt to tighten action against bars serving alcohol to under-23s

Responding to a question in Keralam Assembly,Excise Minister says department hasregistered cases against three bars for allegedly serving alcohol

Sustainability means making healthcare accessible and affordable to all: SIMATS chancellor

Experts discuss when and where AI should be used in healthcare, at The Hindu Sustainability Dialogues 2026, held on Tuesday

Bengaluru airport showcases Karnatakas heritage during Dasara

The festivities and special displays at Kempegowda International Airport will be on till October 17

Hyderabad man duped of Rs 21 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud

Hyderabad: A 43-year-old man was duped of Rs 21 lakh in a cryptocurrency fraud within Nampally police limits on Monday, October 12. The victim, N

Delhis new designated protest site Ramlila Maidan not free till end of 2026; has only 3 open days

The 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for the three dates towards the end of the years, officials said

CEC Gyanesh Kumar has no option but to resign, says Congress leader Gidugu Rudra Raju

The Congress Working Committee member says many NDA parties are unhappy with the BJP and will soon join the INDIA bloc

Over 20 students of Kozhikode college suspended after group clash over social media post

Though the injured students were admitted to nearby hospitals, some of them clashed there as well

Who Is Parul Panghal, Likely Third Wildcard Entry In Bigg Boss 20? Find Out...

Social media and model star Parul Panghal is reportedly in talks to join the house.

Andhra IAS officer booked for allegedly slapping CCB inspector

Bengaluru: An IAS officer belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Vikas Marmath, and three of his friends have been booked for allegedly assaultin

158 Refugees Granted Indian Citizenship in Ahmedabad Ceremony

Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi grants Indian citizenship to 158 refugees in Ahmedabad, marking a significant day for their families. 158 Refugees Grant

CM Revanth sanctions Rs 6L to repatriate worker killed in Ukraine

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sanctioned Rs six lakh to repatriate the mortal remains of a worker from Jagtial district

Rahul Gandhi Grabbed Pregnant Journalist, Threw Her To The Ground: BJP Hits Out At Congress

The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of allegedly manhandling Richa Parashar, a three-month-pregnant journalist covering a protest. B

Saudi Flight Crisis Deepens As Etihad, Qatar Airways Suspend Services Amid Houthi Attacks

Air travel to Saudi Arabia is facing major disruption as Etihad Airways cancels flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, while Qatar Airways tempora

Talcum Powder - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Title Teaser from the movie 'Talcum Powder' starring Shiva Kandukuri, Drishika Chander, A Jeevan Kumar. 'Talcum Powder' movie

Trumps BIZARRE Senator Moment: POTUS's Unexpected Remarks At Ohio Rally RAISE Eyebrows

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh attention after making unexpected remarks about Ohio Senator Jon Husted during a campaign rally in Young

Signal At 11:30 - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Title Teaser from Tamil movie 'Signal At 11:30' starring Santhosh Prathap, Bhavya Trikha, Pujita Ponnada, Jayaprakash. 'Signal

Iran's Big Warning Over U.S. Airbase Attack In Britain; Shock Reveal: 'The Attack Was Led By...'

Britain says an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by U.S. bombers, was almost certainly directed by Irans Revolutionary Guar

Karan Johar asks Salman Khan bold question, actor says

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to kick off the ninth season of Koffee With Karan, and the latest promo has already sparked ex

Google Debuts Fitbit Edge Fitness Band With a Screen in Continued Health Push

The device has a replaceable battery a first for Fitbit thats rated to last a week at a time and can recharge to a days worth of power in five

Govt postpones charges on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000

New Delhi: In a major relief to UPI users, the decision to levy a Merchant Discount Rate of 0.4 per cent on transactions over Rs 2,000 has been d

Qantas Grounds Dreamliner After Bedbug Incident Disturbs Passengers

Qantas has grounded a Boeing 787 in Rome due to bedbug concerns, leading to flight cancellations and passenger disruptions. Qantas Grounds Dreaml

Karnataka to explore legal options to challenge High Court verdict striking down reservation enhancement

Congress leaders question hurried introduction of law by the previous BJP government before the Assembly elections in 2023

Centre approves L.B. NagarHayathnagar double-decker corridor, five ropeways, and three ROBs in Telangana: Komatireddy

The Union Minister directs officials to prepare a fresh DPR for the proposed elevated corridor on HyderabadSrisailam NH-765, responds positively

6 Maoists Carrying Rs 35 Lakh Bounty Including 4 Active in Odisha Surrender in Chhattisgarh

Six high-ranking Maoistsincluding four cadres actively operating in Odishahave surrendered before the police in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district. T

MDR charges on UPI payments will be implemented post-Diwali, says NPCI

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions shall be implemented post-Diwali immediately on a date to be notified

Sugarcane Farmers Block Highways in Karnataka, Demand Higher Prices

Protests were reported from Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura and Dharwad districts, disrupting traffic on key highways, including the Pune-Bengalur

NDA Leaders Criticize Rahul Gandhis Protests Against Election Commissioner

NDA leaders respond to Rahul Gandhis protests, accusing him of undermining constitutional institutions and questioning his behavior during demons

Rajasthan High Court Stenographer admit card 2026 out at hcraj.nic.in

The Rajasthan High Court has issued the admit cards for the Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets

President Murmu's On 2- Day Visit To Vijayawada For Navaratri

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day official visit to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 14 and 15 during the Navratri festivities.

Eight-Month-Old Cheetah Cub Born To Namibian Mother Aasha Found Dead In Kuno National Park

Pakistan angle under probe? Delhi Police files 4 FIRs over fake posts since Oct 10

Gold futures decline to 1,49,462/10gm

Decline in spot demand pushes gold prices lower

UPI Charges Delayed Until After Diwali: NPCI Postpones MDR Rollout, Check Details

The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on selected Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions has been postponed until after Diwali, the Na

'Cockroach' party leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, Ajinkya Shinde detained at Jantar Mantar flash protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said on Tuesday that three of its leaders were detained with other members as they were trying to reach Jantar Ma

Delhi Government Intensifies Efforts to Combat Air Pollution

Delhis government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, enhances measures to tackle air pollution with new monitoring and EV charging stations. Del

Two ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast

Andy Burnham will take Britain back into European Union, Neil Kinnock claims

UPI Merchant Charges Above Rs 2,000 Deferred, New Date After Diwali

The MDR has to be paid by merchants, not consumers and capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more

CKK Retail Mart to issue 5:1 bonus, enhance share capital

Board clears proposal to raise capital from 20 crore to 117 crore; paid-up equity expected to rise to 116.21 crore subject to shareholder approva

Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Durga Puja 2026: Comprehensive Traffic Restrictions

As the festive spirit takes over the temple city, the Police Commissionerate of Bhubaneswar-Kataka has released a comprehensive traffic advisory

Transfer of 30.63 lakh farm electricity connections to Rythu Discom is conspiracy to end 24x7 free power, alleges Harish Rao

The BRS leader says solar power, constituting 58% of Rythu Discom electricity, would be available only during the day hours, and hydel power (17%

Jailer 2 action director Chethan D Souza on Rajinikanths style, humility and instinct for action

Action director Chethan D Souza, who has worked in Jailer 2, talks about Rajinikanths down-to-earth attitude and his knack for stylish action mov

Indias Yoga Performance Impresses Delegations from China and South Africa at BRICS Traditional Games

Indias yoga display captivated delegations from China and South Africa during the inaugural BRICS Traditional Games in Ahmedabad. Indias Yoga Per

104-year-old man receives brothers WWII dog tag 83 years after his death

A 104-year-old Massachusetts woman has received her brother's World War II dog tags 83 years after he died in a 1943 plane crash off Florida. The

Vimag Labs starts production at Haryana plant, plans 50 crore investment

Accel-backed deep-tech startup Vimag Labs on Tuesday said it has started production at its first manufacturing facility at Jhajjar, in Haryana an

Khammam: Man Ends Life Over Debt Harassment

The deceased was identified as Sukashi Papa Rao.

IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police in Bengaluru Pub

BENGALURU, Oct 13: An FIR has been registered against an Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer and three others for allegedly abusing and assaulting a

Student group marches in Delhi, seeks release of detained CJP leaders

Members of a student organisation took out a march from Connaught Place on Tuesday, demanding immediate release of detained Cockroach Janata Part

Gold prices surge 54%; jewellers use 9K, 14K, 18K gold for diamond pieces

As gold prices soar, many consumers are turning to diamond jewellery as a cost-effective choice. Retailers anticipate a sales growth of 15-20% in

Why Mumbai airport and airlines are at odds over proposed flight cuts

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), run by Adani Airport Holdings, plans to start rebuilding the north section of Terminal 1B in January 202

Anupam Kher joins Ramayana as Jatayu's voice; film's advance bookings to begin on Dussehra

The makers of Namit Malhotra's Ramayana have unveiled a new poster introducing Jatayu, one of the most revered characters from the epic. Actor An

SC summons Delhi Police over alleged assault on women journalists covering protests

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of allegations that women journalists covering protests in the national The post SC summ

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chants 'Modi Modi' during pooja amid protests and heightened security in capital

The development comes amid ongoing protests in the national capital over alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR of electoral rolls. Delhi h

NPCI Postpones UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Until After Diwali

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select person-to-m

Sensex, Nifty open flat; IT and realty stocks lead gains of up to 2%

Sensex and Nifty opened nearly flat, with IT and realty stocks leading gains of up to 2%. Healthcare and pharmaceutical shares declined amid sell

Vantrock Real Assets to invest 3,000 crore in 4 yrs to build logistics, warehousing parks

Vantrock proposes to enter into refurbishment of outdated warehousing facilities in prime locations, wherein the company will buy existing Grade-

Congress targets PM Modi over inflation

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday, October 13, took a swipe at the Centre over the rise in inflation, saying the government that came to power p

Rajasthan CM Orders Investigation into Former MLAs Death Amid Calls for Police Accountability

Rajasthans Chief Minister has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of former MLA Atar Singh Bhardana, following public outcry. Rajasth

How to invest Rs 2.5 cr for steady monthly income

Indias power hunger is fuelling a bigger coal bet

Cable & Wire stocks: Polycab, KEI, R R Kabel, Quadrant Future slip up to 5%

As of Tuesday, Polycab, KEI Industries, R R Kabel and Quadrant Future Tek were down up to 24% from their respective 52-week highs touched in Sept

Pak govt forms committee to oversee affairs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to oversee governance and security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after the fede

Student, youth wings march in Patna seeking CEC

Patna: Activists of the student and youth wings of the CPI(ML) Liberation on Tuesday, October 13, held a protest march in Patna seeking the resig

Coach axed after selection row! India name 166 athletes for Asian Para Games

The Sports Ministry has officially dismissed Jai Prakash Nautiyal from his role as the para-shooting coach for India's 2026 Asian Para Games cont

Puravankara Ltd Q2 sales bookings surge 62% to 2,136 crore on housing demand

Company hands over 977 homes totalling 0.97 million sq ft to customers during the September quarter

UPI's free ride faces a post-Diwali twist

Mumbai: The introduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI merchant payments has been deferred until after Diwali, giving merchants a

Saif Ali Khan Joins Instagram, Follows Kareena Kapoor First

Saif's first post refers to the Pataudi Library, bringing his family heritage into his Instagram debut.

Sergey Brin is biggest donor against California wealth tax; could owe $13 billion

Sergey Brin has donated $102 million to oppose California's proposed wealth tax during the upcoming election. Brin's contributions aim to combat

Killing Of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Jhota In Punjab Ignites Political Firestorm, Oppn Alleges Failure Of Mann Govt

CHANDIGARH, Oct 13: The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa has triggered a political storm in Punjab, with opposition l

Hyderabad: Mimicry artist Satyanarayana dies in ORR accident

Hyderabad: Renowned mimicry, ventriloquism and magic artist Satyanarayana (40) died in a road accident on the citys Outer Ring Road (ORR) on Sund

Old Video of Haryana Police Firing at Farmers Falsely Linked to CJP Protests

The video dates back to February 2024 and shows the Haryana Police firing tear gas shells at protesting farmers.

From Azad Maidans to Freedom Park: Centres of Dissent As Govt De-Notifies Jantar Mantar As Protest Site

Touching history, past and contemporary, virtually every urban centre, be it Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, or smaller towns such as Jaipur and Pan

From Dharna Chowk to Azad Maidan: India

New Delhi: Touching history, past and contemporary, virtually every urban centre, be it Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, or smaller towns

Paytm, Mobikwik, Pine Labs rebound even as NPCI defers MDR on UPI; read why

The MDR, which was to be applicable from October 15, will now come into force after Diwali, according to a notification by NPCI.

20-Year-Old Renee Noronha Makes History, Becomes Youngest Indian Woman To Finish IRONMAN Worlds

At 20, Renee Noronha completed the 226.2-kilometre IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, moving closer to her goal of racing on all six con

Tech can help tackle question paper leaks systematically: Nandan Nilekani

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who heads the high-powered task force on exam reforms, on Tuesday said the issue of question paper leaks can

Protest Erupts in Patna as Students Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Students staged a protest in Patna, clashing with police while demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Protest Erupts in Pa

South Korea supermarket stabbing leaves 8 injured, suspect arrested

In a shocking incident on Tuesday, a man armed with knives attacked shoppers at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea, injuring eight individuals

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged

A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

Keralam facing construction material shortage, relies on support from Tamil Nadu to tide over situation: CM

This has pushed up costof building houses and threatens progress of major infrastructure projects, V.D. Satheesan tells Assembly

UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again

Russia launches wave of attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv, injures residents despite Trumps warnings

World Cup revenge, Olympics dream keeps Mooney motivated

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter will play her 100th ODI in the final match of the series against Bangladesh

Beyonce gifts $2 million to Harlem museum championing Black artists on her 45th birthday

PNGRB suggests 5% hydrogen blending in piped gas for households

The regulator emphasised that 5% is the maximum commercial concentration, and not the routine control target.