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Area Sabhas fall short as residents remain unaware of meetings; councillors flag fund crunch

2,390 gram panchayats in T.N. declared tuberculosis-free for 2025

The TB Free Panchayat initiative aims to make TB elimination a community-owned movement at the grassroots level, with panchayats supporting preve

Telangana invites Tamil Nadu businesses to join its growth journey

The calculations women make

Women journalists have to balance the demands of reporting with the risks of working on the ground

Govt. sanctions 17 crore for Chaliyam fish landing centre development

Construction will begin after the land required for the project is transferred from the Forest department and the necessary clearances are obtain

Poll fever grips Vizag: parties finalising nominees; officials get a briefing on tasks

Suspense continues as major political parties are still in discussions over finalisation of Mayor and Corporator nominees; Collector and District

Ghatkesar CI Suspended For Interference In Civil Disputes

The commissioner ordered the inquiry following allegations on the matter. Officials, including personnel from the Special Branch, were to conduct

Vizag Collector Orders Crackdown On Illegal Liquor

Reviewing election preparedness, Abhishek Kishore stressed the need for stringent measures to prevent liquor from influencing voters and ensure f

BJP Alleges Large-Scale Corruption in 22-A Land List

connects growing incidents of ACB arrests of revenue staff with it

Encroachments demolished at Netaji market in Vellore town to improve access for people

Talk Of The Town: Flair For Drama

Hyderabads social and political circles feature colourful personalities, heritage initiatives, celebrity festivities and conversations making the

Delhi Police Denies Permission for Protest at Central Park on October 16

Delhi Police has denied permission for a protest at Central Park on October 16, citing security concerns and existing prohibitory orders. Delhi P

CM NaiduTo Offer Silk Robes To Kanaka Durga On Moola Nakshatram

Endowments commissioner Ramachandra Mohan said the temple footfall has increased this time. A QR-code-based feedback system was being used to add

Legal Cases As Curse On 8 Villages

Officials say elections cannot be conducted as long as the litigation are ongoing.

17 injured as mini-bus rolls into ditch in Udhampur

Jammu Tawi, Oct 15: At least 17 passengers were injured after a matador rolled into a ditch at Dhalpar in Udhampur district on Thursday, official

Karti Demands White Paper On EBs Power Purchases

He cited Kerala, where the Congress and the Left compete against each other in State elections but work together at the national level.

Supreme Court seeks responses from Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mahua Moitra over October 12 march

Supreme Court has issued notice regarding petitions aimed at regulating demonstrations around judicial complexes, including criminal contempt all

Neelam O.B. to Captain Arunachal Pradesh in Upcoming Ranji Trophy Matches

Neelam O.B. has been appointed captain of Arunachal Pradesh for the Ranji Trophy amid ongoing administrative issues in the states cricket associa

States sue OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot hurting children

Harrisburg: At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the companys popular chatbot model violated state consum

Collector inaugurates high-level bridge across Pambaru river in Tirupattur

A contested UNSC seat poses a test for India

It is a battle that can be avoided the path to next years UNSC election will not be a cakewalk, and India must consider its options

Telangana HC Seeks Affidavit On Measures To Prevent Repeat Of RIMS Fire Tragedy

A division bench of Acting Chief Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao directed that the affidavit be filed by an officer not b

SHGs, SARAS Melas Can Take Development to Every Village: President

Over the past 12 years, the number of women associated with SHGs had crossed 10 crore, with their participation extending to more than 90 lakh gr

'Godfather' star Al Pacino to receive life achievement award from actors' guild

Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a

Work on international terminal expansion begins at Thiruvananthapuram airport

EC orders special summary revision of electoral rolls after SIR

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday, October 15, ordered an annual special summary revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and

Nasdaq resolves network disruption that caused data gaps, source says

Nasdaq,

Tangedco foreman held on charges of bribery near Ambur

Hydraa Holds Review Meeting for Removing Encroachments on Kukatpally Nala

Drain width has shrunk from 40 metres to nine metres in several stretches across industrial areas.

Diwali 2026 home decoration ideas: Want to decorate your home on a budget? Try these 4 easy DIY ideas using fairy lights, old dupattas and flowers

As Diwali approaches, its the perfect opportunity to transform your home into a sanctuary of light and color. Utilize your creativity by filling

DGP Anand Directs Malkajgiri Police To Strengthen Patrolling, Improve Investigations

Anand appreciated Malkajgiri police for detecting all 17 sensational and important cases reported in the commissionerate during the current year.

Nalgonda Collector Asks Parties To Boost Enrolment

A fresh electoral roll is being prepared for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' constituency with November 1, 2026 as the qualifying date.

India-US trade deal: 'Big items done', both sides close to pact, says Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday said negotiations for a bilateral trade deal were moving at an incredible pace, and the ig items a

Capex-light strategy: Akash Ambani charts out Jio's growth path to 6G

Outlines mobility, home, international markets as growth levers backed by deep-tech stack

Telangana Faces Unprecedented Crisis Due to El Ni

Chief Minister K. Revanth Reddy warns Telangana is on the brink of a crisis due to El Nio, urging water conservation amid rising demands. Telanga

Congress attempted to turn Supreme Court premises into protest site: BJP

The party accuses Rahul Gandhi and his allies of using mob pressure to intimidate the judiciary

Lokesh Meets President Murmu, Presents Mangalagiri Handloom Saree

Education Minister Nara Lokesh met President Droupadi Murmu here on Thursday morning: Reports

BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in his own lawsuit against the channel

Lawyers for the BBC have requested that President Donald Trump appear for a deposition in their defamation lawsuit. They claim that Trump has pos

Colleges told to ensure drug-free campuses

2 cr. collected in fines for traffic violations through special camps

Cabinet nod for raising annual family income limit for financial assistance from CMDRF

Raja Ravi Varmas Studio Secrets Shed Light On His Artistic Process

Shivaswamy has authored a six-volume series on Ravi Varma, comprising 2,142 pages and more than 1,800 images. Four volumes have been released so

Metro Rails Phase II stations plagued by minor leakages

Wednesdays showers expose leaks in stations such as Poonamallee, Vadapalani, Iyyapanthangal, and Porur, less than a week since launch. Phase I ne

Gajuwaka residents in Vizag seek basic civic amenities amid development push

Ahead of local body elections, people from various localities in the zone raise issues like poor roads, water-logging during rains and pollution

Defence Ministry Suspends MIL Official Held In Rs 500 Cr Bribery Case

The CBI arrested Kumar, Kansal and Kumar's brother B. Harshavardhan on October 13 for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes in exchange for of

Cholaa Chiefs Break Losing Streak with Thrilling Shoot-Off Victory in APL Season 2

Cholaa Chiefs end their losing streak in APL Season 2 with a dramatic shoot-off win against Prithviraj Yoddhas. Cholaa Chiefs Break Losing Streak

Lady Don Koneti Sulochana Arrested In Madanapalle

Cases were registered against her in Madanapalle I and II town, taluk police stations

'He will die as scheduled, but': Trump kills plan to livestream Fort Hood shooters execution

SC Seeks MHA Files On CAPF Cadre Review

The Supreme Court directed the Union home ministry to produce files on CAPF cadre review to examine alleged non-compliance with its 2025 order.

TD Gets Lions Share of Urban Local Bodies in AP

Jana Sena allotted four municipal corporations and BJP two under the ruling alliance arrangement.

The Mecca agreement is fuelled by regional concerns, say experts

India to watch how the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan agreement shapes, experts say

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 15 (IANS) Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aeria

DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens

The US Justice Department sued

Man gets 47 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram

Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme

Mizoram Chief Minister Launches Four Digital Financial Management Initiatives

Mizorams Chief Minister Lalduhoma unveils four digital initiatives to enhance financial transparency and efficiency in public spending. Mizoram C

US Senator, Mayors Visit KIIT, KISS; 10 Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Awards

17-member Washington State delegation interacts with students during India visit

Pernod Ricard India sales grow 19% in Sep quarter; IPO plan awaits approval

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard, which on Thursday reported a 19 per cent sales growth in India for the September quarter, said its proposed i

FMG Interns Stage Protest, Seek Stipend Parity, Release Of Arrears

Foreign medical graduate (FMG) interns staged a dharna at Dharna Chowk here on Thursday: Reports

Anthropic's Q3 revenue jumps to $16.8 billion ahead of planned IPO

Anthropic's third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, up nearly 12-fold from a year earlier, as the Claude maker prepares for an IPO amid slow

UPDATE 1-Trump says he wants death penalty for anyone who kills a firefighter

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday

Kakinada Readies Itself For Polls

Two types of ballot papers would be used in the electoral process --pink ballot papers for election of ward members and white for the chairperson

K.T. Rama Rao Alleges Rs 3,000 cr Coal Import Scam Plans, Demands Scrapping Deal

Demanding an independent investigation into the proposals, Rama Rao questioned the basis on which the private company was being considered for th

He's ready to have a heart attack: Trump cracks up, calls sick rally attendees collateral damage

President Murmu accepts resignation of L Murugan with immediate effect

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Dr. L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers, the President's Secretariat said on

Kerala Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Uttarakhand in Senior Mens Hockey Nationals

Kerala hockey triumphs over Uttarakhand with a thrilling comeback, while Odisha dominates Chhattisgarh in the Senior Mens Hockey Nationals. Keral

CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan

Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package

NASAs SPHEREx finds brown dwarfs with water and methane, they drift in darkness without a host star and heated entirely from within

NASA's SPHEREx telescope has opened a fascinating window into the realm of brown dwarfs, the enigmatic celestial bodies that sit between stars an

HC Directs SEC To Allow Filing Of Nominations In Collectorate

The court pronounced the verdict by advising the SEC to allow this provided that a requisition is submitted accordingly. Action must be taken on

'Bringing back death penalty': Trump issues fierce warning to anyone who targets police

EU-GCC summit in Saudi Arabia postponed amid Houthi missile attacks

The EU and Gulf Cooperation Council have postponed their October 24 summit in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with a new date yet to

HC Reserves Verdict On PIL To Stall Election Process

A division bench comprising chief justice Lisa Gill and justice Challa Gunaranjan on Thursday heard the PIL filed by Dr Ch Ravi Kumar stating tha

Ebola confirmed in eighth province in Congo, sources say

Ebola has been confirmed in a new province in Democratic Republic of Congo, two health officials said on Thursday, posing a fresh challenge for h

India Will Operate Under the Constitution, No Tolerance for Anarchy: RP Singh

BJP spokesperson RP Singh condemns attempts to create chaos in India, emphasizing adherence to the Constitution. India Will Operate Under the Con

SVPNPA Expands Training for Its 78th Regular Recruit batch, Includes AI-related crimes, Ethical Conduct

The revised training also puts greater attention on ethical conduct, communication skills and officers behaviour towards citizens.

Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen after 62 years; why her former $27 million Malibu home has a pool thats nearly impossible to recreate today

Joni Mitchell's US citizenship has renewed interest in her former Malibu home, a five-bedroom beachfront property originally listed for nearly $2

Payal Rohatagi calls actor Imran Khan jobless actor

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Actress Payal Rohatagi, who has been away from the screen, has made a scathing attack against actor Imran Kh

Trump seeks death penalty for firefighter killers

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wanted the death penalty extended to people who murder fir

Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

US President

Polytechnic Faculty Seek Longer Bathukamma, Dasara Break

The issue has prompted faculty representations to the authorities, with lecturers arguing that the states major festivals deserve consideration w

Centuries-Old Saris Preserved By Families

The seminar drew attention to the technical complexity and labour involved in traditional textile-making: Reports

Nirav Modi Aide Denied Bail In PNB Fraud Case

A Mumbai CBI court rejected Sandeep Mistrys bail plea in the PNB fraud case, citing flight risk, alleged evidence destruction and the possibility

90,000 devotees throng Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple on fifth day of Dasara celebrations

Special rituals performed and haratis offered to the presiding deities atop Indrakeeladri; deities taken out in a grand procession along the Kris

Rescue Operation Underway for 9-Year-Old Trapped in Deep Borewell in Rajasthan

A rescue operation is ongoing for a 9-year-old boy trapped in a 1,050-foot borewell in Lohawat, Rajasthan. Efforts continue to save him. Rescue O

JLR Unveils Modern Luxury Sales And Service

Located in Ambattur Industrial Estate, the facility showcases the complete model line-up of the Range Rover, Defender and Discovery brands, along

Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom, Washington Post reports

Significant funding for the planned White House ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, was reported. Nvidia and Apple made $25 million donatio

Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers

Punetha highlights the importance of Poll Management App in sharing information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Praise Youth Wings Over SIR Protests

Party sources said the leadership thanked the organisations for their participation in recent protests and encouraged them to continue raising is

Trumps new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is not a lawyer? She failed the bar exam, report says

Somalia says it will hold a presidential election in May 2027

Somalia's electoral commission

Zelenskyy defies Trump's energy ceasefire call, orders Russia strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered strikes on Russian oil refineries to resume amid tensions with Donald Trump over an energy ce