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Anjanadri temple row: Officials unlock offices, remove staff

Koppal: The dispute over control of the Anjanadri temple in Koppal district of Karnataka has escalated after district administration officials br

Top news of the day: Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees; train collision leaves at least 30 dead in Spain, and more

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22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict

New Delhi: Twenty-two Indians including 14 seafarers have been killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict and India is deeply concerned over the ov

Tata Projects Bags EPC Contract From GSFC To Build Integrated Phosphoric And Sulphuric Acid Complex In Jamnagar

Hyderabad: Man booked for circulating AI-generated leopard pic

Hyderabad: A painting contractor was booked by Nagole Police for allegedly circulating an AI-generated image of a leopard and sparking panic amon

Congress backs Jamia protest, Rahul set to visit varsity

New Delhi: Ahead of party leader Rahul Gandhis expected visit to the Jamia protest site, the Congress said on Wednesday, October 28, that it stoo

Man booked after minor son dies in scooter accident in Koyilandy

The accident occurred at Koyilandy around 9 p.m. on Tuesday when Amal, who did not possess a valid driving licence, lost control of the scooter a

Khelo India scheme gets 1,856.67 crore to boost sports goods manufacturing

The initiative will support manufacturing clusters, encourage private investment, promote research and innovation, and create employment across t

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata comment, says Congress leader spreading distrust, toxicity

Accusing Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly decrying the successes of Indian industry and entrepreneurs, Nirmala Sitharaman said the Narendra Modi govern

M.P. hooch deaths: prime accused used AI to help brew liquor at home, say police

A total of 11 people have been arrested so far, amid allegations surfacing of over 10 deaths due to spurious liquor in a month in two villages of

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Retail space take-up rises 19% despite cautious consumer sentiment: Report

In the July-September quarter, retail space absorption stood at 2 million sq. ft., supported by 0.9 million sq. ft. of new supply

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Tamil Nadu govt. accepts proposal, in principle, for new buildings for Madurai Bench of Madras HC: A-G

He tells Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan that a G.O. would be issued in two weeks and the foundation stone-laying ceremony can be

Banjara Hills Sub-Inspector caught by Telangana ACB for demanding 1 lakh bribe

Info Edges Hitesh Oberoi to step down as MD and CEO; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani to take over

Info Edge CEO Hitesh Oberoi will step down on 2 December 2026 after nearly 27 years, with founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani returning as MD and Group

A lift taken out of necessity ends in rape attempt in Telangana

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Muslim man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape and assault a tribal woman in Rajanna Sircillas Yellareddypet a

Only buy Diwali goods from those wearing tilak: Nitesh Rane

Mumbai: Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Nitesh Rane sparked controversy yet again after urging Hindu devotees to purchase Diwal

Remand prisoner who escaped with handcuffs near Viyyur jail arrested

At Least 30 Killed As Two High-Speed Trains Collide Near Toledo In Spain

Ayyana Mane 2 series review: A promising murder mystery undone by uneven writing

In the Kannada series Ayyana Mane 2, some threads stretch a bit while the big twists land mainly near the end, making it a passable watch

Ganja use at GITAM Hyderabad: One more student tests positive

Hyderabad:The Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Force has detained two more students of GITAM University for question

As Himalayan Trekking Grows, Why Safety Must Remain at the Core

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto experts called for clearer regulations and tax reforms, warning that high taxes were pushing trading over

Delhi Lawyers Extend Strike Indefinitely Over Alleged Threats At Shahdara Police Station: All You Need To Know

Delhi lawyers have extended their strike indefinitely over alleged threats by an ACP, demanding his suspension and an impartial inquiry as police

After Theni jailbreak, prison guards manning district jail watchtowers in Tamil Nadu authorised to open fire

Though all prisons have watchtowers, they were previously not manned by armed guards due to a shortage of manpower or other reasons

Sanjay Raut must appear in person, Nikhil Wagle virtually in Supreme Court contempt case

The proceedings stem from a Supreme Court Bar Association petition challenging social media remarks that it said could undermine public confidenc

DPDP Act does not curb press freedom, Constitution protects it: Vaishnaw

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the DPDP Act does not infringe press freedom, a day after news publishers challenged its provisions in the Supr

At least 30 dead in crash between two trains in central Spain

Barcelona: A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wedne

Centre announces 3% DA hike for central government employees, pensioners

Eighth Central Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders on salary and pension revisions, with employee unions seeking a higher fitment factor an

Gal Gadot casts vote in Israel election, urges citizens to vote for change amid tight Netanyahu-Eisenkot contest

Gal Gadot cast her vote in Israel's election and urged citizens to exercise their democratic rights, saying she was voting for change. Her appeal

Telangana govt offices to switch to treated water from Nov 1: CM

Hyderabad: Amid drought conditions in Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, October 28, directed all government offices to use tr

School Assembly Headlines for October 29: Top national, international, sports and business updates

School Assembly Headlines: Cyclone Arnab has made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing significant evacuation efforts in Odisha. The Uni

Social Sciences Play a Vital Role in Disaster Management, Says Bihar Governor at Annual IASSSI Conference

Bihars Governor emphasized the importance of social sciences in disaster management at the IASSSI conference in Rajgir. Social Sciences Play a Vi

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata Group remarks, accuses him of spreading 'distrust, toxicity'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (October 28) hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning the

Sensex declines 353 points, dragged by Reliance, IT stocks, rising crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 352.64 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 73,246.03, recovering most of its sharp intraday losses. During the day, it

Info Edge CEO Hitesh Oberoi to step down, Sanjeev Bikhchandani to take over

Hitesh Oberoi will step down as Info Edge's MD and CEO on December 2 after nearly 27 years with the company, while founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani w

After Theni jailbreak, prison guards manning district jail watchtowers authorised to open fire

Though all prisons have watchtowers, they were previously not manned by armed guards due to a shortage of manpower or other reasons

Govt hikes DA, DR to 63% from 60%, benefiting 11.75 million people

The Union Cabinet has approved a three-percentage-point hike in DA and DR, effective July 1, 2026, benefiting 4.85 million employees and 6.9 mill

Government-Owned Power Giant NTPC Hiring Deputy Managers, Apply By October 30

NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026: Selected candidates will be appointed in the E4 grade, with a pay scale of Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 under t

Downfall Of US Among 3 Chilling Predictions For 2028 By 'America's Nostradamus'

The self-styled prophet outlined three main warnings, drawing from his interpretations of historical prophecies and current global tensions.

Israel election 2026: Can Netanyahu stay in power? | 5 things to know

Water Board fines Jubilee Hills resident Rs 5K for wasting water

Hyderabad: A Jubilee Hills resident was fined Rs 5,000 by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for wasting drinkin

LTM launches GCC Origin as IT firms race to serve global capability centres

More than a year after introducing GCC-as-a-Service, LTM creates a dedicated business unit as TCS, Infosys and other technology companies expand

Opinion: Opinion | Kazakhstan Is Trying Something Different As The Muslim World Stands Divided

The country has a long history of using mediation to mitigate conflict; now, it has added another, much-wanted dimension to it.

At Least 46 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

At least 46 people have lost their lives following a high-speed train collision in Spains Toledo province on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026,

Yemens Houthis Call for Immediate Evacuation of Aden Airport

Houthi rebels allege a Saudi military cargo plane carrying weapons is at the airport in Aden, the seat of Yemens internationally recognised gover

Karnataka Bank Q2 net profit up 36.6% to 319.12 crore

For the half year ended September 2026, the net profit stood at 854.84 crore as against 611.52 crore for half year ended September 2025, a growth

Expansion, sourcing gains ahead for JSW Steel as capacity and volumes rise

JSW Steel plans to expand capacity to 78 million tonnes by FY32, backed by raw material integration, stronger volumes and internal cash flows, th

Sundaram MF sees AUM doubling in three years, flags small-cap inflow risks

Sundaram Asset Management Company CEO cautions that small-cap inflows warrant vigilance and notes that global factors such as oil prices, interes

Udta Teer box office collection day 5: Ayushmann Khurrana's movie sees dip

Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali starrer has collected 26 cr net in India and 38 cr worldwide on day 5, moving past Yami's Nayyi Navelli though weekda

Project Cheetah: First Gunshot Death - What The Killing Of Cub KNG22 Reveals

Launched on September 17, 2022, Project Cheetah aims to re-establish a viable population of cheetahs in India after the species became extinct in

Indias factory output growth moderates to 6.7% in September

Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained

AP Police Arrest 2 More In Pakistan-linked Espionage Case

Andhra Pradesh police have arrested two more persons in an espionage case involving Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), from Bihar.

'Election Commission Can't Modify Forms 6, 7 And 8': Supreme Court During Delhi SIR Hearing

The bench questioned why individuals who were already on electoral rolls are being asked to fill out Form 6 to have their names re-enrolled.

Sensex ends 353 points lower as auto and banking stocks limit losses

The Sensex, which had plunged to an intra-day low of 72,604, staged a recovery but still ended 353 points lower at 73,246.

Delhi Trade Body Objects To BJP Rally, Gets '1-Hour' Assurance

The traders' body said BJP leaders told them that only 400 people will participate in the march and it would last for one and a half hours.

Telangana Congress demands special trains for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

The demonstration was organised to demand the operation of special trains from Telangana to New Delhi to facilitate party workers and citizens tr

ISROs GSLV-F18 To Carry NVS-03, Next-Gen NavIC Satellite With Homegrown Atomic Clock, On 30 October

Everyone Was Shocked: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain

Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on heari

Rupee falls 21 paise to close at 95.28 against U.S. dollar

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 95.29 and f

UP: Man Kills Wife With Axe, Absconds With Child

A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife with an axe following an argument about moving to Ludhiana. The accus

Student Held In Dwarka Drug Case

A 22-year-old B Com student, Rohit, has been arrested in Dwarka, New Delhi, with 101 grams of heroin valued at Rs 25-30 lakh. Police suspect an i

'Godzilla Minus Zero' reportedly delays India release to avoid Ranbir Kapoor

Highlights Godzilla Minus Zero may arrive in Indian theaters two weeks later than originally planned. The reported delay would help the Japanese

Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge law

The Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% welfar

Government Formally Rejects Regularization Claims on Legal Grounds

Jio Platforms becomes second-most valuable firm on stock market debut

Shares of Jio Platforms, a Reliance Industries-backed digital services company owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, listed on the India s

How to get corporate gifting right across multiple cities

How to get corporate gifting right across multiple cities Sending Diwali gifts to a handful of employees or clients is relatively simple. Sending

Apple bets MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens

Apple plans to unveil new 14- and 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro models at its Pro and Tell event

Mutual fund industry must shift from access to investor outcomes: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts said the next phase of mutual fund growth will depend on better investor outcomes, inn

Opposition Criticizes BJPs Save Democracy, End Anarchy March Ahead of Mega Rally

Opposition leaders in New Delhi challenge BJPs Save Democracy march, questioning its motives and treatment of political events. Opposition Critic

Jailer 2: How singer MS Krsna landed a song with Rajinikanth and Anirudh

From indie music to a song in Rajinikanths latest hit, MS Krsna is finding his moment in the spotlight

Israel elections: Understanding how Knesset polls work vs Indias system

Israels political clash after the October 27 national vote pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners

Election Commission to Kick Off EVM & VVPAT Verification on November 12

After Cyclone, Flash Flood Threat Looms Over Odisha: Dy CMs

Even as the intensity of the cyclone wanes across the state, Odisha now faces a fresh and urgent challenge: the looming threat of flash floods ca

School holiday on Oct 29: Schools closed in many states amid Cyclone Arnab

Schools in many states were closed today, October 28 as authorities ramped up preparations for Cyclone Arnab. Many states have declared closures

Stock tips, mis-selling: Sanjay Kathuria flags key investment traps

Sanjay Kathuria said that investors should examine the costs and conditions of financial products before committing their money. The mindset shou

Seethakka Reviews Measures to Tackle El Nio Impact

The Minister interacted with around 12,000 Sarpanches, Panchayat Secretaries and officials concerned across the state and enquired about the prog

Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks

In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being re

UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Extended: Key Dates and Details

The National Testing Agency has extended the application deadline for the UGC NET December 2026 exam to October 31, 2026. Candidates can also mak

WPL Auction 2027 Live Updates: Grace Harris, Sneh Rana to come under the hammer in marquee event

The mini auction of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2027 is all set to commence. The marquee event will be held in Kochi on October 28th, and al

Vedanta Q2 net profit jumps 151% to 6,202 crore, revenue rises 57%

Vedanta reported a 151 per cent jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,202 crore, while revenue rose 57 per cent to Rs 25,812 crore and Ebitda reached

Harmer's Double Strike Rocks Australia On Day 2

Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, as South Africa gained a strong advantage ove

NRI Passport Fee Hike: Delhi HC Says Not Unreasonable

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to increase passport fees for Indians residing abroad, dismissing a petition that challenge

Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear pe

Watch Dhurandhar: Arunachal Minister Balo Raja reacts to ITBP DGs India-China warfare remarks

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The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India

The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in British

Central Government Employees, Pensioners To Get Higher Allowances As Cabinet Approves 3 Per Cent DA and DR Increase

Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January

Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.